Domaine de l'Oubliee Bourgueil Merci la Vie 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick An approachable

An approachable

100% Pinot Noir Cremant with ripe red fruits and hints of bubblegum

but Chardonnay does something specific there

dried dark fruits and spicy tonality from European oak add to the depth

from lobster and crab to roasted poultry or mushroom risotto

Domaine de l'Oubliee Bourgueil Merci la Vie 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick An approachableThis lean and precise Cabernet Franc celebrates the lighter side of Loire Valley reds. Named after filmmaker Bertrand Blier's "Thank You Life," it's a wine that invites effortless drinking over lunch or whenever the mood strikes. Hand harvested from sandy clay soils on Saint Patrice's signature terroirs, it delivers red fruit depth with subtle notes of leather and tobacco. Xavier Courant's organic estate is a beacon of sustainable winemaking in