The goal at Michael Corso selections is simple: to import top quality wines at the best possible prices. Their belief is in the growers: good growers will always make good wine. They travel regularly and extensively to France seeking those producers whose wines offer traditional taste and style and express the special character of their unique terroir. Michael Corso works predominantly with small, family domains vignerons who are keenly aware of the patrimony of the land that they will pass on to their children and grandchildren. Hence, many of the wines they import are produced organically, most are from sustainable farming and all are made with respect for quality. Corso believes in letting winemakers make the wines, they are not interventionist importers.
Michael Corso likes wines that are meant to be enjoyed with food: wines with freshness and acidity that are finely balanced and not overpowering. Since 1972, Mike Corso has worked in virtually all aspects of wine sales: retail; restaurant; wholesale distribution; importer representative and importer, always with a concentration on European wines.
Wines are listed by appellation.
ALSACE ARMAGNAC BORDEAUX BURGUNDY CHAMPAGNE LOIRE RHONE SOUTHERN FRANCE
ALSACE
The firm of Emile Beyer is under the guidance of Christian Beyer, who represents the 14th generation of the Beyer Family of wine growers in the charming village of Eguisheim, the birthplace and very heart of Alsace wine production. The region is a mosaic terroirs composed of chalky marl, sandstone and clay in varying proportions. Accolades.
Gewurztraminer "Tradition" 2014
Pinot Gris "L'Hostellerie" 2012
Pinot Noir "L'Hostellerie" 2012
Riesling Grand Cru "Pfersigberg" (Limited) 2012
Pinot Noir "Sundel"(Limited) 2012
Pinot Gris "Lieu-Dit Hohrain" (Limited) 2012
ARMAGNAC
MAISON GELAS
While the Gelas family can trace its origins in Gascony back through the centuries, Maison Gelas Armagnac was founded in 1865 and has been in its present location in Vic Fezensac ever since. The firm is now run by the engaging Philippe Gelas, who represents the 4th generation of the Gelas family at the helm. Today the production follows the techniques of distillation traditional to the region, but the marketing is modern and innovative. Philippe Gelas offers a wide range of styles of Bas Armagnac and imaginative presentations. Most importantly, the vague old designations such as Reserve and Hors d’Age have been replaced by precise statements of age such as 8 years, 18 years, and 25 years, complemented by an essential entry-level “Selection.”
Bas Armagnac 25 Year Old 100% Ugni Blanc
Bas Armagnac 50 Year Old 100% Baco
Bas Armagnac Assortment 4-pack 200ml
Bas Armagnac Vintage 1985
BORDEAUX
CHATEAU ANDREA
Graves Rouge 2010
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU LA CROIX DE QUEYNAC
Château La Croix de Queynac takes its name from an old 12th century church built by the Knights Templar. The château is located in the commune of Galgon within the greater Fronsac district of Bordeaux, in the Right Bank. Château La Croix de Queynac is very much a Right Bank estate (meaning the property sits north of the Dordogne River along with St. Emilion and Pomerol) where the region’s fine terroir consists of clay and stony soils that are ideal for the production of first rate white and red Bordeaux. The estate’s vineyards have been in the Gabard family since the 1800s and are now being exploited by Stephane and Paola Gabard, a delightful young couple who took charge of the château in 1999. Stephane oversees the vineyards and the cellar, while Paola takes charge of the administration and marketing while keeping an eye on the couple’s young daughters.
Ch. La Croix de Queynac Bordeaux Blanc 2013
Ch. La Croix de Queynac Bordeaux Supérieur 2012
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU LA GABARRE
Château La Gabarre is situated in the commune of Galgon on the Right Bank, north west of Lalande-de-Pomerol. Winemaking is modern, clean and straightforward. The estate’s vineyards have been in the Gabard family since the 1800s and are now farmed by Stephane and Paola Gabard, a delightful young couple who took charge of the château in 1999. Stephane oversees the vineyards and the cellar, while Paola takes charge of the administration and marketing while keeping an eye on the couple’s young daughters.
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU LARONDE DESORMES
Located near the village of Macau at the end of the Haut Medoc appellation and the beginning of the Margaux appellation, Chateau Laronde Desormes is small property producing just over 4,000 cases per year. Harvested at extremely low yields and aged in 25% new oak, the resulting wine is full of finesse and elegance, with deep. Winemaker Claude Gaudin has fashioned some exceptional wines from petits châteaux located along the Gironde River.
Ch. Laronde-Desormes Bordeaux Supérieur 2010
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU LESCALLE
This pretty little château was built by Emmanuel Tessandier in 1875 in Macau, which lies at the beginning of the Haut-Médoc. He surrounded his family’s home with vineyards, but was unhappily forced to divide his time between his bucolic life as a vigneron and his day job in Le Havre, where he had made his fortune creating and operating one of the world’s largest shipbuilding yards. Today, the winemaking at Château Lescalle is still done in the classic Médoc style.
Ch. Lescalle Bordeaux Supérieur 2011
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU MAURAC
The Haut-Médoc is the southeastern part of the Médoc, and is one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. For this is Bordeaux’s famed “left bank,” where many of Bordeaux’s finest chateaux are located. Within the Haut-Médoc are the famous communes of Margaux, St. Julien, Pauillac and St. Estèphe, home of Bordeaux’s most elite vineyards. In addition to the elites, the appellation Haut-Médoc refers to the many fine wines from vineyards bordering or surrounding these renowned villages. They are classic expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that have made Bordeaux wine famous for centuries.
Winemaker and vineyard manager Claude Gaudin works with a number of châteaux in the region, and one of the best is Château Maurac. This beautiful estate is situated just past the boundary of St. Estèphe, near such well-known neighbors as Château Sociando-Mallet and Château Charmail.
Ch. Maurac Haut Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2011
BORDEAUX
CHATEAU ST. GEORGES
As noted in Hugh Johnson’s Encyclopedia of Wine, the “splendid Château St. Georges” ranks among the top producers in the satellite appellations of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Its 45 hectares account for 25% of St. Georges-St. Emilion, Bordeaux’s smallest appellation. Since 1891 it has been home to three generations of the Desbois family, each carefully nurturing and improving the property before handing it down to the next. Under the consulting guidance of Michel Rolland for the past decade, the wines of Château. St. Georges are dark, rich and quite concentrated, serious wines that compete with many of the finest wines of St. Emilion.
Chateau St. Georges St. Emilion 2014 Talker
Chateau St. Georges St. Emilion 1/2 Bottle (Limited) 2012
Chateau St. Georges St. Emilion Magnums 2010
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE MICHEL BOUZEREAU
The Bouzereau clan is widespread in the village of Meursault, with Domaine Michel Bouzereau at the forefront. Michel Bouzereau comes from a large winemaking family and has held the post of President of the Burgundy Growers Union. He ferments in cask and gives his wines nine months on their lees. Determined that his wines will smell and taste only of wine, the importance of new wood is acknowledged but downplayed. Michel's son Jean Baptiste is now in charge of making the seventeen wines from this 26-acre estate.
Jean-Baptiste has respected his father's more traditionalist practices but he has instilled a fresher, livelier element to the wines which only enhances their appeal. These wines offer very good value for money and are benchmark examples for each of the crus. They can also age better than could be expected.
Meursault Village Special Order 2013
Meursault "Les Narvaux" Special Order 2013
Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Special Order 2013
Meursault 1er Cru Poruzot Special Order 2013
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Folatieres Special Order 2013
BURGUNDY
The Domaine Amiot was founded in Chassagne-Montrachet in 1920 by Arsene Amiot when he acquired select parcels of vines or “climats” in Chassagne including Vergers, Caillerets, Clos St. Jean and in what is today Le Montrachet. Under Arsene, Domaine Amiot became one of the first domaines in Burgundy to bottle their own production. In the 1930’s the domaine passed to Aresene’s son, Pierre, who continued to add top sites such as Champgains, Macherelles, Maltroie and their tiny parcel in Puligny, Les Demoiselles. Pierre’s son, Guy, took the reins in 1985 and solidified the reputation of the domaine for producing wines of exceptional quality from an impressive array of top vineyard sites. Guy’s son Thierry took over the winemaking in 2003 and continues the tradition of expressing the unique character of each vineyard site and constantly seeking to improve the quality of the wines.
Chassagne-Montrachet AC Vieilles Vignes 2013
Chassagne-Montrachet AC Vieilles Vignes 375s 2011
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Caillerets" 2013
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Caillerets" 375s 2011
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Champgains" 2012
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Champgains" 2011
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Macherelles" 2012
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Macherelles" 2011
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Macherelles" Magnums 2013
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Vergers" 2012
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Vergers" 2011
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Vergers" Magnums 2013
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Demoiselles" 2012
Chassagne Montrachet Rouge "Vieilles Vignes" 2011
Chassagne Montrachet Rouge "Clos St Jean" 2012
Bourgogne Blanc 2014 shelf talker
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE GILLE
The Gille family has resided in the village of Comblanchien continuously since 1570. Since that time, the domaine has been passed down from father to son and has changed in size due to purchases and marriages. The present domaine was developed by Vivant Gille in the early 1900’s, and today the 9-hectare domaine is run by his grandson, Pierre Gille. The vines on this tiny property range from 45 to 80 years of age, with some parcels owned by the family since the late 18th century.
Côte de Nuits Villages - Demi's 2008
Nuits St. Georges "Les Brûlées" 2012
Nuits St. Georges "Les Brûlées" 2012 Talker
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2012
Morey St. Denis 1er Cru "Clos Sorbe" 2010
Corton "Les Renardes" Grand Cru" 2012
Côte de Nuits Villages Blanc Sold Out 2013
Rully 1er Cru "Rabource" Sold Out 2013
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE GILLE-NOBLET
Domaine Gilles Noblet is a family business passed from father to son for generations. It is located in the small village of Fuissé, south of Burgundy, in the heart of the prestigious "Pouilly-Fuissé".
The vineyard occupies little steep cirques oriented east / southeast between 250 and 300 meters above sea level on clay-limestone soils of the Jurassic with a single grape variety: Chardonnay.
Pouilly-Fuisse "Charvet" 2013
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE JACQUES GIRARDIN
Located in Santenay, the 17-hectare domaine of Jacques Girardin produces four Premier Cru red wines. The entire Girardin family are renowned winemakers, including Jacques’ father Jean, and his brother Vincent. Jacques has been producing wine from his own domaine since 1978, when his father retired. He runs the domaine along with his wife Valérie and his son Justin.
Santenay 1er Cru "Clos Rousseau" 2014 Talker
Santenay 1er Cru "Clos Rousseau" DEMI 375s 2014
Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015 Talker
Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru "Les Peuillets" 2012
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE LES FINES GRAVES ~ JACKY JANODET
The late Jacky Janodet was one of the most highly-regarded producers of first class Grand Cru Beaujolais. In this venerable region, Janodet’s 17.2 acres of vineyards with their high percentage of old vines are considered to be among the very best. They yield wines which are incredibly rich and powerful for Beaujolais, often improving with several years in bottle.
Domaine des Fines Graves was Jacky’s fiefdom, now tended by his wife, Evelyn, and their son, Jerome. The Janodets produce a very fine Beaujolais-Villages with exceptional depth and texture, and a powerful Chenas that can rival many a Bourgogne Rouge.
Beaujolais - Villages 2015 90 points Vinous
CHAMPAGNE
The History of Joseph Perrier can be traced back to the end of the 18th Century where Alexandre Perrier ran a wine business under the name Perrier & Fils. In 1825, his son Joseph took charge of Perrier & Fils, purchasing a large house with chalk cellars, where he and his wife established the House of Joseph Perrier in Chalons-sur-Marne.
Joseph Perriere Vintage Brut Special Order 2002
Joseph Perriere Brut Cuvée Royale Demi Sec NV
LOIRE
The Dyckerhoff family migrated from Germany in the ‘60’s and Christian Dyckerhoff grew up in Reuilly. His wife, Benedicte, is from a family of vignerons in Ribeauvillé, Alsace, and together they created the domaine in 2004. The domaine consists of 12.5 acres in Reuilly in the central Loire near Bourges.
Reuilly Rose 2014
LOIRE
JEAN-MICHEL GAUTIER
The production of Domaine Gautier is enhanced by an exceptional Sparkling Touraine Rosé. Made entirely from Grolleau, a unique Loire varietal, the Sparkling Touraine is fermented in the bottle according to the methode traditionelle and aged for 12-18 months sur latte before disgorgement. Less than 500 cases are produced each year. The brilliant salmon-pink color, followed by fragrant aromas of red currants and strawberries with a hint of orange peel, and a nuanced, fruity, subtly off-dry finish make this wine a pleasure to drink as an aperitif or with desserts after dinner.
Touraine Rosé Methode Traditionalle NV
Vouvray Sec 2014
LOIRE
DOMAINE ROGER & CHRISTOPHE MOREUX
The estate of Domaine Roger & Christophe Moreux represents the best in artisanal wine making. It has been well-established in Sancerre since 1895, and the work of the vineyards has been handed down from father to son for many generations. Today, Christophe runs the small family domaine that has been passed down from his father, Roger. Each vineyard site of the domaine is vinified separately to fully express the terroir. Located just minutes from the village of Sancerre, the village of Chavignol is known for its very fine, racy wines and is also home to France’s greatest goat cheese, the crotins de Chavignol.
Sancerre "Les Bouffants" 2015 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
Sancerre "Les Monts Damnés" 2012
LOIRE
Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau has been a family run estate since 1875. During that time, each of five generations has benefited from the vast experience in viticulture and vinification that has been handed down. Today the domaine is under the meticulous care of brothers Stephane and Christophe Vigneau, The 70 acre Domaine consists of vouvrillon soil made up of limestone, clay and silex, with an abundance of limestone or flint rocks on the surface. This soil is most favorable to the cultivation of Chenin Blanc, giving the wine its aromatic diversity of ripe quince, fresh grapes and acacia honey.
Vouvray Cuvee Silex Limited 2015
Vouvray Demi Sec "Clos de Vaux" Limited 2014
Vouvray Brut Methode Traditionelle Limited NV
Vouvray Petillant "Domaine" Demi Sec Limited NV
Vouvray Clos Rougemont Limited 2014
DOMAINE DES QUATRE ROUTES
The Domaine des Quatre Routes consists of 13 hectares planted entirely to Melon de Bourgogne vines, with an average age of 45 years-old. Today, proprietor Eric Poiron produces wines with respect for the terroir and a focus on traditional techniques. He is a member of “Terre Vitis”, an association of producers who work with respect for the environment and sustainable viticulture.
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie 2013
THIERRY DELAUNAY
Thierry Delaunay’s 21 hectares of vineyards are situated in Pouillé above the banks of the Cher, 50 kilometres east of Tours. This is the very center of the appellation contrôlée region of Touraine. These vineyards have been cultivated by 5 generations of the same family, passing from father to son. The first wines were bottled at the domaine in 1971. Since then, the Delaunay family has worked to improve the quality of their wines by combining the best of traditional practices with the latest wine making technology.
RHONE
DOMAINE ST. ANTHELME
This Viognier, a country wine from the Gard region, exhibits a brilliant color with light yellow hues. It initially exhibits a classic nose of lychee but, after a short aeration, the nose opens onto intense apricot and vineyard peach aromas. In the mouth, the wine is round and fleshy, repeating the same orchard fruit aromas and flavors. The finish is long and persistent and it will pair well with rich fish dishes such as scallops in a leek sauce or grilled sole with fennel.
Viognier "Les Petits Cailloux" 2013
RHONE
The Domaine Chamfort is run by the energetic and irrepressible young vigneron, Vasco Perdigao. While Vasco is of Portuguese origin, he has fully integrated himself into the life of a vigneron in the southern Rhône as proprietor of the 40 acre Domaine Chamfort in Sablet, at the northern edge of the Gigondas appellation. While technically located in Sablet, the main production at Domaine de Chamfort comes from its 25 acres of vines in neighboring Vacqueyras, just southeast of Gigondas at the foothills of the imposing Dentelles de Montmirail. Wine has been made in Vacqueyras for centuries and it was granted AOC status in 1947. Classified as Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Vacqueyras was upgraded to its own appellation status in 1990. Here the vines have ideal exposure on the mid-slope or garrigue terrace made up of very stony soil and brown earth. The abundance of small stones and pebbles gives ideal drainage to the soil while retaining the heat of the sun to give added ripeness to the grapes.
RHONE
Once part of the cave co-operative at Tain-Hermitage, the family vineyards of Cave Chevalier are gradually being reclaimed by the brother and sister team of Nicolas and Marlène Chevalier. Following his formal agricultural studies in France, Nicolas spent four years honing his winemaking skills on estates in Australia, California and South Africa. He is a firm believer that the quality of any wine is determined largely by its terroir. His own estate’s excellent sun exposure allows for dependably ripe, high quality grapes and its northern location provides grapes with great aromatic character. The 3.5 acres of vines are farmed sustainably, hand harvested, vinified and bottled according to parcels of distinctly different terroirs of clay and limestone near Chanos-Curson in the heart of the appellation.
Crozes Hermitage Blanc "Les Pends" 2013
Crozes Hermitage Rouge "Marius" 2013
Crozes Hermitage Rouge "Les Voleyses" 2012
RHONE
Dominique Ay, the affable but serious-minded proprietor of Domaine Raspail-Ay, makes a warm, charming, and oh-so-drinkable Gigondas at his 40-acre domaine. Located on the terraces of the rugged Gigondas appellation, the last outcropping of the mighty alpine chain with the imposing rock formation of the Dentelles de Montmirail looming as a backdrop, this classic southern Rhone estate makes only about 7,000 cases of this superb Gigondas. Dominique Ay’s Gigondas is without doubt a more elegant and fruit-driven style of wine than what many of his neighbors produce.
Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2014 Talker
Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 1/2 Bottles 2012
Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas Magnums 2012
Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas Rosé 2016
SOUTHERN FRANCE
CHÂTEAU ARMANDIÈRE
Château Armandière is owned by fourth-generation vigneron Bernard Bouyssou. His 22 hectares of vines near the village of Parnac are planted on the 1st , 2nd and 3rd terraces along the Lot. He uses a combination of modern techniques and traditional sensibility - stainless steel tanks, micro-oxygenation, barriques and large foudres for vinification and elevage - to make a range of wines of different character
Cahors "Cuvee du Chateau" 2012
Cahors "Malbec Ancestral" 2011
SOUTHERN FRANCE
Located in the south-west corner of the Bessillon ranges, where the Argens River digs deep into the Vallon Sourn's canyon, Chateau Margui had been producing wine for centuries until it fell into oblivion in 1970. Thirty years later, Marie-Christine and Philippe Guillanton purchased the property and began the long road to restoration of the chateau and vineyards. Soil preparation, planting and culture for the 40 acre vineyard were processed under strict observance of Organic Agriculture criteria. After receiving organic certification in 2008, they have since pursued an effort toward bio-dynamic and fully natural wines.
Coteaux Varois Rouge 70% Syrah 30% Cab Sauv 2011
SOUTHERN FRANCE
Château Ste. Eulalie is located in the Minervois region of France’s Languedoc, midway between Narbonne and the medieval town of Carcassonne. Behind it rises the Montagne Noire, the border of the Massif Central; to the southwest, the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees can be seen on the horizon. Narbonne and the Mediterranean lie 45 minutes to the south. It was purchased by Laurent and Isabelle Coustal in 1996, who have undertaken the entire renovation of the vineyards and chais. The estate is comprised of 85 acres on terraces 656 feet above the town of La Livinière. Long regarded as the finest section of Minervois, La Livinière has now been recognized as an official “Cru de Languedoc” and is entitled to its own appellation.
La Livinière "La Cantilene" 2011
Rose "Printemps d'Eulalie" 2015
SOUTHERN FRANCE
CHATEAU DE SÈGURE
Built on a rocky escarpment above the village of Tuchan, the 11th Century Château de Sègure was once controlled by the Cistercian Abbey de Fontefroide in Corbières, for which it supplied its highly-regarded wines. Now farmed by sustainable methods, its wine is a classic blend of 40% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 30% Syrah. Both whole berry and traditional fermentation are used, followed by 9 months of elevage in barrique for added complexity.
SOUTHERN FRANCE
MAITRES VIGNERONS DE LA VIDAUBANAISE
Established in Vidauban in 1922, the Mâitres Vignerons de la Vidaubanaise today controls 1,500 acres of vines in the heart of the Appellation Côtes de Provence. Located on the limestone foothills of the Maures Massif in the southern Var, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps, the terroir benefits from the Mediterranean climate so beneficial for traditional southern varietals such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Carignan and Rolle. Wines from the Maitres Vignerons annually win numerous awards at competitions such as the Mondial du Rosé and the Concours General Agricole, as well as receiving regular references in the French wine press.
Provence Rosé Traditional Flute bottle 2013
Provence Rosé Traditional Flute bottle 2014
Provence Rosé Traditional Flute bottle MAGNUM 2014
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