The Next Level - September 2023 - White

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Chin Chin

Vouvray Brut

Guiberteau Saumur Blanc '18

Aligoté Marthe Henry Boillot '18

Vouvray Brut Dilettante, Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton

Discover wine’s possibilities

“Wine is the divine juice of September.” — Voltaire

As the autumn weather eschews predictability and vignerons attend to their fields at the culminating moment of harvest, we toast to the season's transitions.

This month’s selections feature producers such as Bodegas Benito Urbina and Domaine Luneau-Papin whose families have been crafting wine for generations and whose lives call for attentive watch and meticulous adaptation to their living vineyards.

Cheers, to unearthing wine discoveries.

P.S. We were honoured to be shortlisted for the Decanter 2023 UK Retailer awards, so it was a wonderful surprise to be awarded Best wine Subscription Club by the most respected voice in the industry. It’s a testament to our team, its grit and ingenuity, but ultimately our members make everything possible. We love that you’re sharing your wine adventure with us. - Ben, CEO & Founder

P.P.S. Check the Ourglass Italy guide, new on the blog, where you’ll find answers to la vita dolce con vino questions.

Quinta do Ermizio

Chin Chin

Works really well as an aperitif, with polvo grelhado (Portuguese grilled octopus), or shaved fennel salad.

Expect citrus, orchard fruits, and salinity.

Chin Chin details

Year 2021
Bottle Size 750ml
Type White
Winery Quinta do Ermizio
Grapes Loureiro, Arinto, and Trajadura
Country Portugal
Region Vinho Verde
Alcohol Content 11.5%
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton

Vouvray Brut

This biodynamic Loire Valley sparkling Chenin from tuffeau soils is a standout cuvée from Catherine and Pierre Breton, pioneers of natural winemaking in Bourgueil.

Pair with flavourful chicken curry, healthy kale salad with butternut squash, or a bright and creamy chevre atop herbed crackers.

Expect citrus, generous orchard fruits, and a fresh mineral finish.

Vouvray Brut details

Year NV
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Sparkling
Winery Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton
Grapes Chenin Blanc
Country France
Region Loire
Alcohol Content 12.0%
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Domaine Guiberteau

Guiberteau Saumur Blanc '18

Domaine Guiberteau focuses on perfection of the wine styles that put the Saumur region on the map: Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.

Serve with rich fish, pork chops and mushrooms, or creamy chicken dishes (like chicken and nettle pie).

Expect orchard fruit, salinity, and nuttiness. Drink now or cellar up to two decades.

Guiberteau Saumur Blanc '18 details

Year 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
Type White
Winery Domaine Guiberteau
Grapes Chenin Blanc
Country France
Region Loire
Alcohol Content 750ml
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Marthe Henry Boillot

Aligoté Marthe Henry Boillot '18

Winemaker Marthe Henri Boillot is regarded in Burgundy as one of the most exciting emerging talents, producing some of the finest naturally made whites and reds in the region.

Pair with the savoury notes of baked fish, herb stuffed chicken, or pommes frites with classic aioli.

Expect orchard fruit, herbaceousness, and honeyed notes.

Aligoté Marthe Henry Boillot '18 details

Year 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
Type White
Winery Marthe Henry Boillot
Grapes Aligoté
Country France
Region Burgundy
Allergens Contains Sulfites