The Producers - October 2023 - Mixed

The Producers - December 2023 - Mixed

Welcome to your tasting experience.

Gamay Raisins Gaulois '22

Louis Guntrum Riesling '22

Vouvray Brut

Domaine Duroche Gevrey Chambertin '19

Vouvray Brut Dilettante, Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton

Discover wine’s possibilities

“People have the power to redeem the work of fools.”

— Patti Smith

December's curated selection showcases wines meticulously crafted by vignerons from small-scale vineyards and wineries worked by commitment and discretion. Absent from the supermarket aisle, our winemakers eschew mass production in favor of artisanal excellence. True to the Ourglass ethos, December’s wines represent our best in class handpicked gems. We hope they elevate your seasonal celebrations. Very Happy Holidays to you.

Marie Lapierre & Jean-Claude Chanudet

Gamay Raisins Gaulois '22

Marie Lapierre and Jean-Claude Chanudet carry forward Marcel Lapierre’s legacy with this pure, low-intervention Gamay from organic vines near Villié-Morgon.

Balance this vibrant wine with paté, tortilla crisps with salsa, or a bright tomato and watermelon gazpacho.

Expect pure red currant, vegetal, and freshness.

Gamay Raisins Gaulois '22 details

Year 2022
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Marie Lapierre & Jean-Claude Chanudet
Grapes Gamay
Country France
Region Beaujolais
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Weingut Louis Guntrum

Louis Guntrum Riesling '22

The Louis Guntrum family’s roots go back until 1648, to the small village of Wörrstadt in Rheinhessen.

Serve with smoked salmon or cured fish, and pickled garden vegetables.

Expect citrus, green apple, peach and balanced acidity (and low alcohol!).

Louis Guntrum Riesling '22 details

Year 2022
Bottle Size 750ml
Type White
Winery Weingut Louis Guntrum
Grapes Riesling
Country Germany
Region Rheinhessen
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 Duroché

Domaine Duroche Gevrey Chambertin '19

Fifth generation winemaker Pierre Duroché has shot his family domaine into the limelight with his obsession for viti and vinicultural techniques that produce an exacting expression of coveted Gevrey-Chambertin terroir.

Serve with a classic beef bourguignon, grilled earthy mushrooms and asparagus, or a Five Guys.

Expect cherry, earth, and oak.

Domaine Duroche Gevrey Chambertin '19 details

Year 2019
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Domaine Duroché
Grapes Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Bourgogne
Alcohol Content 13.5%
Allergens Contains Sulfites