Just south and east of the Grand Cru slope in Chablis, the 1er Cru Mont de Milieu produces wines that approach the intensity and quality of the Grand Crus. Corinne and Jean-Pierre Grossot 2007 Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu shows green/gold in the glass. Perfume has expressive, ripe green apple and lemongrass notes. In the mouth it exhibits green apple, lemon pie, and subtle tropical fruit. Underneath it has firm baked clay and mineral and finishes rich but nicely tart. This family run winery owns two-thirds hectare of vines in Mont de Milieu. Average age of the vines is 26 years. $29.49/750ml. More at: http://www.rhsight.com/grossot.html

New vintages

Domaine Lafond Chateauneuf du Pape 2009: Superb, supple, peppery depth and intriguing nuances. 91pts, Wine Spectator Insider for July 13, 2009. $43.99/750ml.

Back in stock

Rubus 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel: Big, brawny red raspberry with notes of vanilla spice and length. $16.99/750ml.

Codirosso Chianti 2009: Lovely, dusty, dried cherry with some tartness on the palate and in the finish. Prego! $9.49/750ml.

Mortet 2009 Bourgogne Aligoté: Loaded! Limpid yellow with greenish streaks. Mineral, citrus, melon and brioche in the complex perfume. Full bodied with lush tropical overtones in the mouth but bracing acidity underneath to keep it from going soft at the end. $14.49/750ml. This sold out within a few days of receiving it last time. 15% discount on case orders!

Castelmaure Col des Vents Corbières Rouge 2009: Classic Corbières. Dark intense ruby red. Brambly, berry patch with peppery overtones and clayey undertones. Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah. $10.99/750ml.

Coming next week

Last go-around for Montebuena 2009 Rioja Tinto. 100% Tempranillo. Elegant, structured with layered flavors of mint, cacao, dusty blackberry fruit and satiny tannins. 90 pts in the Wine Advocate. $10.79/750ml.

In the beer cellar

Tröegs makes a repeat appearance. Extremely hard to get, and of course you’ll only find it here! Java Head Stout, Hop Back Amber, and Tröegs Trogenator Doppelbock. Classic Pennsylvania brew that is helping overthrow the King! $16.79/6-pk, $15.19/6-pk, and $17.49/6-pk respectively.

Tasting schedule

Friday, July 15 – Fire Mountain Brewery, 2-5 p.m. Herbert Pazen 2008 Riesling Qba, Odisea Petit Cochon 2008 Rouge,and Lini Lambrusca Rosé, 5-7 p.m.

Saturday, July 16, 1-3 p.m. – Thierry Mortet Bourgogne Aligote 2009, Domaine d’Eole Coteaux d’Aix en Provence.