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Pierre Frick Pierre and Chantal Frick - Delicious Biodynamic Wines from Alsace! Tasting This Saturday 4 to 7pm.One of the most enjoyable tastings I've had recently was with Pierre and Chantal Frick - 24 unique and delicious natural wines, nine of which have just arrived at Chambers Street. The Fricks work with each vintage according to what nature brings them, so there is a great variety from year to year - a fascinating diversity of cuvees, many of which are bottled without sulfites if conditions permit. Working organically since 1970, and certified Biodynamic since 1981, they have living soils that contribute to the health of the vines and the complexity of the wines. "The application of this more comprehensive approach to the life of the soil and vine advocated by bio-dynamie has changed our vineyard. The growing cycle of the vine is in better harmony. It is less sensitive to grey rot and insect pests. The better balance of the plant is conducive to good grape ripening and obtaining a better quality of juice (density, balance, minerality, vitality). From this the wines have revealed more depth and greater expression of terroir." The wines are hand harvested - "The social aspect of the harvest and the search for quality through successive pickings excludes the use of machine harvesters." Fermentations are with wild yeasts - "The soil and sub-soil and additionally the bloom and yeasts on the grapes constitute the terroir. For us, biodynamic viticulture and the expression of terroir require wild yeast fermentations." Aging is in old 3,000 liter casks which the Fricks prefer to stainless steel or barrique. "These casks allow breathing (airflow) and transpiration (evacuation of higher alcohols and esters) of wines, without changing their taste by the contributions of new oak." These are beautiful expressions of the terroirs of Pfaffenheim through a creative and responsible viticulture - we urge you to try a mixed case of these unique and delicious wines! (And come taste many of these exciting wines, Saturday, July 31st, 4 to 7pm!) Items Mentioned in this Article:
Alsace A delicious Pinot Noir with lovely berry, plum and red currant fruit. Still a bit young, this elegant natural wine will benefit from decanting or a few years in the cellar. Biodynamic farming since 1981, organic since 1970, and very low SO2. Pierre and Chantal Frick are heroes of natural winemaking who deserve your attention... red | 12 in stock | BioDynamic | $26.99 |
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A lovely dry crémant of Riesling and Pinot Blanc with fine, lively bubbles and white fruit aromas with almond and mineral notes. The palate is full and creamy with a long finish marked by the limestone terroir. A great sparkling wine at a ridiculously low price.... white sparkling | 9 in stock | BioDynamic | $17.99 | Non-Discountable |
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Frick 2007 Alsace Pinot Blanc PrecieusesA very mineral style Pinot Blanc with chalky white peach, floral and honey aromas, the palate is supple and round and lightly sweet with lovely white fruits and good length very marked by the limestone. Serve with fish and shellfish or as an aperitif with ham or a quiche...delicious! 6gr/l rs. white | 7 in stock | BioDynamic | $15.99 |
Frick 2007 Alsace Muscat SecSubtle, very pretty floral aromas. The palate is round, with delicious citrus and floral fruit. A great aperitif, insanely delicious and a great value! white | 10 in stock | BioDynamic | $16.99 |
Frick 2005 Alsace Sylvaner BergweingartenThis lovely Sylvaner is one of the Fricks' Cuvée Precieuse - slightly off-dry with beautiful floral, spice and plum aromas and a full-bodied palate of ripe peach, with brioche and mineral flavors and a long finish. Decant and serve cool but not too cold! Another sensational wine and terrific value from the great biodynamic work of Pierre and Chantal Frick. 10 gr/liter RS. white off-dry | 21 in stock | BioDynamic | $19.99 |
Frick 2007 Alsace Riesling Sans SouffreMade entirely without sulfur-dioxide. Very long elevage sur lie. Aromas of mascarpone, vanilla, toast, lemon. With aeration the palate is full, quite dry and fresh with grapefruit, rhubarb and peach with a long chalky finish. Serve with shellfish, fish grilled or in a sauce. 13% alc, 2.3 gr/l RS white | 7 in stock | BioDynamic | $18.99 |
Frick 2007 Alsace Grand Cru Riesling VorbourgA great but quite young Grand Cru Riesling. The aromas are subtle, the palate is very full with white fruit, floral and mineral flavors. Decant if drinking now or cellar for 5 years, or many more, for peak enjoyment. We drank a 1987 at the Fricks' home last May which was gorgeous.... white | 12 in stock | BioDynamic | $24.99 |
Frick 2007 Alsace Grand Cru Gewurztraminer SteinertFrom the hillside Grand Cru Steinert in Pfaffenheim comes this lovely late-harvest Gewurztraminer. At 39 grams of sugar per liter it has the richness of a Vendange Tardive - "a beautiful wine of meditation" say the Fricks! Floral, spice, dried fruit and honey aromas with a very full palate of spicey citrus, rose and allmond flavors. The finish is long, soft and mineral. Superb! white off-dry | 8 in stock | BioDynamic | $28.99 |
Frick 2007 Alsace Grand Cru Vorbourg Pinot GrisThis is a great Pinot Gris with dense complex aromas of citrus and red fruits, almond and spice. The palate is full with white fruits, citrus and caramel with a long chalky finish. Decant this wine and serve with a spicy pork or chicken dish, cheeses or foie gras. A ridiculously low price for a Grand Cru of this quality. 23 gr/L RS. white | 7 in stock | BioDynamic | $24.99 |
 Txakoli is in the House!2009 Txakolinas are here! It is a great vintage for Spain's north coast, and hooray for prices coming down a bit. A dryer and warmer vintage brought more extract, stuffing and more mineral complexity to these light, searingly crisp and excitingly ethereal wines. Ameztoi's blanco is particularly impressive. Xarmant is a tremendous value and expresses its tufa soil incredibly - very savory and petrol in character. If you have not tried these extremely singular wines from Atlantic influenced terroirs -- Now is the time! They absolutely beg for summer refreshment. And we aim to serve the thirst! Items Mentioned in this Article:
Spain Table The classic Txakoli! With intensely focused lime peel, green apple and wet stone notes, this has a vivacious texture from residual CO2 and lively acidity, finishing incredibly saline and persistent. At %11 ABV, this is an excellent mid-day summertime quaffer! cb white | 61 in stock | Natural | $19.99 |
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This is Txakoli is from the more inland of three Txakoli D.O.’s which produces a wine with more ripeness, weight and intensity. This wine has extremely zippy acidity with painfully concentrated notes of grapefruit peel, mineral, petrol and brine. It is extremely savory this year and not the most elegant of wines but it's packed full of personality and pairs very well with all kinds of food - especially cured hams and fresh oysters. cb white | 75 in stock | $14.99 |
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Uriondo 2009 Bizkaiko Txakolina Comprised primarily of Mune Mahatsa (Folle Blanche), this is a different take on Txakoli. The 2009 vintage is purportedly a very good one for Northern Spain whites; you'll find more ripeness and hence more texture with bright refreshing acidity, complimented by lovely woven lemon/lime citrus, sea salt, and mineral flavors, making this a wine hard to resist. cb white | 43 in stock | $16.49 |
Talai Berri 2009 Getariako Txakolina 2009 Txakoli is shaping up to be a great vintage, and this is the one of the first installments. I don't know a ton about Talai Berri. The website is rather vague about the production methods. I do know that when you venture to the Basque country, this is the wine you see the most. In spite of the ubiquitousness, I must say this wine is top notch, very classic, and true to the style with a bit more complexity than other offerings. Chiseled lemon and sea salt flavors predominate but are complimented by hints of melon and stone fruits, with a touch of tropicality in there, and just the right amount of acidity, effervescence, and structure leaving the flavors sparkling on the palate with breathtaking delicacy and subtlety. I think this is a must try. cb white | 9 in stock | $20.99 | Non-Discountable |
Gurrutxaga 2009 Bizkaiko Txakolina RosadoIgnazio Ameztoy makes this wine for his friend from the neighboring D.O. Produced from the Hondarribi Beltza grape, this is an elegant Rose from the Bizkaiko Txakolina. It has lovely watermelon notes and is a salty, mineral-driven wine, perfect for a banquet of appetizers and can handle a wide range of food -- even the very salty and spicy. A more serious Rose, but still seriously quaffable. RSG and CB
P.S. the riper 2009 vintage yielded a wine with more savory and edgy jalapeno character that is definitely a varietal influence from the Cabernet Franc-like Hondarribi Beltza grape. pink | 26 in stock | $20.99 |
 Iroulegy in Winter Bandol and FriendsWhen was the last time you drank Bandol, or Cassis Blanc… or Iroulegy for that matter? If you’re like me, until a few months ago when I received an invitation to lunch with Reynald Delille of Domaine de Terrebrune in Bandol, it may have been quite awhile, too long, perhaps. As I enjoyed Delille’s wines, the young, floral Bandol Rouge from the beautiful 2006 vintage as well as older vintages going back several decades, I wondered why Bandol wasn’t more of a staple in my home. Items Mentioned in this Article:
Misc. France Terrebrune 2006 Bandol RougeMy love affair with this Domaine began at lunch with Reynald Delille. Domaine de Terrebrune lies in the far southeastern corner of Bandol, quite close to the Mediterranean, which gives a distinct iodine quality to the wines. Delille is a second generation vigneron who has done much for the domaine since he took it over from his father. He employs organic practices in the vineyard (easy to do in Provence because of the hot, arid climate) and manipulates little in the cellar. The wines see a long elevage, spending 20 months in foudre and another 18 in bottle in the cellar. This is an elegant style of Bandol, particularly in the excellent '06 vintage. The wine shows dark floral fruits, the telltale animal quality of Mourvedre, and warm soil but without the alcoholic heat or raisin-y notes that afflict many southern Rhone wines. It's a wine that can easily be enjoyed now but has great potential in the cellar. -msb red | 9 in stock | Organic | $33.99 |
Gaussen 2009 Bandol RoseJean-Pierre Gaussen is a very traditional vigneron in central Bandol. He and his wife have farmed their 12-hectare domaine without the use of pesticides and fertilizers since the '60s. They insist on hand-harvesting and are, essentially, organic but resistant to the notion of certification for promotional purposes. This is a full-bodied and animal style of Bandol Rose that has more in common with Pradeaux than with Tempier or Pibarnon. A blend of equal parts Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Grenache, the nose offers notes of licorice and mint and the finish has abundant red berry notes. -msb pink | 48 in stock | $18.99 |
Val Bruyere 2008 Cassis Cassis, not to be confused with the black currant flavored liquor, is a tiny Mediterranean appellation for white and rose wine. The white wines are blends, in this case of the following: Clairette, Marsanne, Ugni Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc. Who can forget Kermit Lynch's words about Cassis Blanc: "most intriguing is its combination of unctuousness and nervosity?" The wine has rich, powdery coconut notes and voluptuous ripe fruit with underlying shell-y minerality. On the palate, this wine might remind the drinker of a Rhone wine but with the brisk tang and crisp acidity imparted by breezes of the nearby Mediterranean. -msb white | 29 in stock | Organic | $19.99 |
Rhone L'Anglore 2009 Tavel RoseL'Anglore is a very special domaine in one of the best Rose appellations: Tavel. Vigneron Eric Pfifferling is a honey-maker who turned winemaker in 1988. He's passionate about biodynamism and eschews the use of all chemical treatments. He has a great love for traditional Rhone wines and began his domaine when he perceived that traditional Rhone wines were becoming extinct. This wine is a blend of Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, and Clairette, grown on soil that is covered in galets, the flat, smooth stones found in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This wine is "natural" in the best possible sense of the word, dark and opaque with yeasty notes notes on the nose mingling with cranberry and wild strawberry. Full-bodied and a bit tannic, this wine needs time in the decanter or a day open in your refrigerator to show its best. -msb pink | 31 in stock | Natural | $23.99 |
Ilarria 2007 Irouleguy TraditionIroulegy is the southwestern most appellation in France, nestled in the green rolling hills of French Basque country where vines have been cultivated since the 11th Century. The soils here are sand and clay, rich with iron. This is a delicious blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Tannat from a great organic estate run by Peio Espil. Low yields and great vineyard work give this elegant medium-bodied wine earthy strawberry fruit and subtle hints of spice as well as black fruits from the Tannat. It benefits from decanting if drinking now and will improve for 6 to 8 years in the cellar. The wine has characteristics of Bordeaux but with a rustic edge and uncanny ability to pair well with hard sheep's milk cheese. -msb red | 15 in stock | Organic | $19.99 |
Ilarria 2009 Irouleguy RoseThis is a very full-bodied Rose from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tannat grown on limestone and schiste soil. The nose offers very deep berry fruits such as currant and raspberry, all of which carry through to the palate, which is both fruity and earthy. This is a serious, even tannic Rose, showing its Tannat component in its structure. -msb pink | 27 in stock | Organic | $17.99 |
Ilarria 2009 Irouleguy BlancThis wine is made from a blend of Petit Manseng and Petit Corbu, names that will sound familiar if you're a lover of Juracon. Hailing from a property that is about five miles from the Spanish border in French Basque Country, these Mansengs and Corbus are grown by a man whose first language is Basque. This wine is the real deal. On the nose, you'll get the pineapple-y raciness characteristic of Jurancon but drier, more chiseled, and more petrol-y. The aromas almost veer toward those of crunchy, green fruits and fresh cut grass. The palate, unapologetically dry, offers plenty of richness with raw honey notes and a continuation of the pineapple-y raciness found on the nose. When you experience these grape varieties, it's easy to understand why they produce such great sweet wines, but that doesn't stop me from loving the dry versions best. -msb white | 43 in stock | Organic | $26.99 |
 Luis Rodriguez Amongst His Vines Ribeiro Royalty!I have sold Luis Rodriguez's “A Torna Dos Pasas” Tinto for a couple of vintages now. It seems that every buyer has a wine or two in their section that they want to stay a little quiet about – just hand sell to friends and keep it their little secret. On Super Bowl Sunday my significant other and I had a couple of our wine-geek friends (both industry professionals) over for some roast pork and accoutrements. I served the A Torna Dos Pasas blind to my two friends, curious as to what they thought it might be. The guy exclaimed "Northern Rhone!" (right soil, Granite). His accompanying lady (and CSW colleague) theorized Piedmontese terroir (I can see the Barbera connections). After some lingering and theorizing of my own, I unveiled the wine, the bottle almost empty. My guy friend, an extreme Franco-phile, immediately called it "the best Spanish wine outside of Rioja that I’ve ever tasted!" At that moment it was apparent his hyperbole was not unwarranted. I had been feeling the same all along… We may have the greatest wine-maker in Galicia on our hands! Items Mentioned in this Article:
Rodriguez, Luis 2007 Ribeiro Vina de Martin BlancoComprised primarily of Treixadura, this shows delicate aromatics of fennel seed, lemon, ripe pear and herbal notes. The palate has a luscious white Burgundy-like texture (but weighs in at a mere 12% alcohol) showing more anise, chalk, honeysuckle, and bursting grapefruit peel and elegance in the finish. An outstanding bottle of wine that will surely improve with time. cb white | 20 in stock | $32.99 | Non-Discountable |
Rodriguez, Luis 2008 Ribeiro A Torna Dos Pasas TintoThis old-vine cuvee of Caiño, Brancellao, and Ferrol comes from beautiful steeply terraced vineyards (see the Jose Pastor Selections website) that are a mixture of sand and granite soils. The result is a gorgeous mix of broad dark fruits, country aromas of wild flowers and herbs, complimented by tangy minerals. There is good structure here with impeccably balanced acidity and fine yet layered tannins making this, I think, age-worthy at least in the near to middle term and one of the great expressions of terruño that Spain (specifically Galicia) has to offer today. cb red | 29 in stock | $32.99 |
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Tastings & EventsThursday, July 29 Gelber-WHAT?
5 to 7pmHaven't yet tried a Gelber Muskateller? Stop by on Thursday to taste wines made from the most delicious grape you've never heard of; you'll wonder how you've gotten through summer this long without it! Nikolaihof, Darting, Nigl, Christ... plus one delightful rose (made from Blauer Portugieser, not Muskateller)! Saturday, July 31 Biodynamic Alsatian Wines from Pierre and Chantal Frick!
4 to 7pmPierre and Chantal are among the leaders of natural winemaking in France. Organic since 1970 and Biodynamic since 1981, they work to express the great terroirs of Alsace, without added yeast, sugar or other corrections and with minimal or zero sulfur. And the wines are delicious, as they creatively express the nature of each vintage in different fascinating ways. Come taste these unique and exciting wines, proudly imported directly by Chambers Street.
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