Cremant de Bourgogne Brut 2007, Regular Price $26.99, On Sale $22.89/bottle – Macon, Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 12.5% abv – Organic

Macon Solutré Pouilly 2008, Regular Price $19.99, On Sale $16.99/bottle – Macon, Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13% abv – Organic

Saint-Veran “Madame Noly” 2008, Regular Price $25.99, On Sale $22.09/bottle – Macon, Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13% abv – Organic

Pouilly-Fuissé “Les Grands Climats” 2007, Regular Price $29.99, On Sale $25.49/bottle – Macon, Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13.5% abv – Organic

Pouilly-Fuissé “Vieilles Vignes” 2007, Regular Price $33.99, On Sale $28.89/bottle – Macon, Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13.5% abv – Organic

Pouilly-Fuissé “Clos de la Chapelle” 2006, $49.99, On Sale $42.49/bottle – Macon, Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13.5% abv – Organic

All Macon regional wines at Weygandt Wines on sale through Saturday, May 29, 2010, 15% off the normal retail price. No further discounts may apply.

Domaine du Vissoux Cremant de Bourgogne NV – Beaujolais, France – 100% Chardonnay – 12% abv – A terrific alternative to pricey Champagne, this Blanc de Blanc  made by star Beaujolais winemaker Pierre Chermette is made in the methode tradtionelle. Hand crafted and hand riddled, this 100% ORGANIC sparkling wine offers outstanding structure and weight, with notes of green apple and spiced pear, all in a crisp, well-balanced package. EVENT PRICE, $20.99/btl

Chateau de La Bonneliere Touraine Les Devants Cepage Sauvignon 2008 – Loire, France – 100% Sauvignon Blanc – 12.5% abv – Marc Plouzeau’s BIODYNAMIC bottling of his 2008 Touraine Sauvignon is redolent of citrus and herbs; lean and unusually bright on the palate even for its genre, and finishes with a combination of fresh lemon, salt, peppermint, and nettles that will leave your palate both scoured and invigorated! EVENT PRICE, $12.99/btl

Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Blanc 2008 - Alsace, France – 50% Pinot Blanc, 50% Auxerrois – 12.5% abv – Jacky and Maurice Barthelme’s BIODYNAMIC 2008 Pinot Blanc portrays their unique style consistently; beautiful delineation of flavors and precise textures, never heavy, clumsy or out of balance. A lovely mineral-scented nose is followed by palate coating pear, white peach and apricot. EVENT PRICE, $14.99/btl

Domaine David Clark Bourgogne Au Pelson 2006 – Burgundy, France – 100% Pinot Noir – 12.5% abv – Scottsman David Clark’s ORGANIC is firm and complex, with a mix of smoke, herb, dried currant and wild raspberry flavors that expand to ripe cherry and plum. Full-bodied and well-structured, gaining depth and picking up a nice fresh earthy edge. The finish is long and persistent. EVENT PRICE, $16.99/btl

Domaine Duseigneur Lirac Antares 2007 – Rhone, France – 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre – 14.5% abv – Jean and Frederic Duseigneur’s 2007 Lirac Antares is a big rich offering. In keeping with the style of this vintage, it possesses plenty of freshness and ripeness in addition to deep black raspberry and black cherry fruit, licorice and smoky notes. This dense, medium to full-bodied, elegant as well as substantial BIODYNAMIC Lirac should drink well for 5-6 years. EVENT PRICE, $18.99/btl

Clos de L’Origine Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Les Quilles Libres Rouge 2007 - Roussillon, France – 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Carignan – Marc Barriot’s ORGANIC 2007 Les Quilles Libres is loaded with wood smoke, tobacco, brown spices, soy, peanuts, and ripe red fruits mingle in the nose. On a sappy, palpably extract-rich palate, lightly cooked red raspberry and strawberry are dusted with cardamom, cinnamon, and white pepper, and underlain with toasted praline and peanuts. EVENT PRICE, $23.99/btl

On Saturday, February 13, between noon and 5 pm, Bailey Kasten from Double Premium Confections will be in the shop to offer tastes of her exquisite chocolates. And to make your Valentine’s Day that much more special, we’ll be offering tastes of six of our fabulous sparkling wines from France and Italy, along with a special surprise that will be unveiled at the event.

We’re not going to sit back and try to tell you what the perfect gift is for Valentine’s Day. To the contrary, if you need advice from us, you’re probably in pretty bad shape to begin with. However, we will tell you that be it Valentine’s Day or Arbor Day or Groundhog Day, sumptuous sparkling wines and captivating chocolates are a match made in gastronomic heaven. And they make a pretty good Valentine’s Day gift…The Lineup:

Boeri Moscato d’Asti Ribota 2008, $17.99/btl – Piedmont, Italy – 100% Moscato – 5.5% abv – Clean and crisp, with lemony character. Medium-bodied and lightly sweet, with a simple finish. There’s lots of melon and lemon on the palate. Drink now. 250 cases imported.

San Giovanni Prosecco Brut, $18.99/btl – Veneto, Italy – 90% Prosecco, 10% Chardonnay – 11.5% abv – Sparklingly clean, pleasantly fruity fragrance of apple and slightly reminiscent of roses. Thanks to its soft and harmonious taste, it is suitable as an aperitif, with fish and cheese snacks, but fits perfectly with chocolate!

Hubert Clavelin et Fils Cremant du Jura Brut Comte Chardonnay Tete de Cuvee NV, $20.99/btl – Jura, France – 100% Chardonnay – 12% abv – For over two decades, Hubert Clavelin and his importer have been promoting non-vintage Cremant du Jura Brut-Comte Chardonnay Tete de Cuvee, and this latest batch (lot number LBRC05, in tiny print on the back label) – based on the 2005 vintage, and having spent 36 months sur lattes – is as fine as any I can recall, and a wine that deserves to be taken seriously at the dinner table. A hint of Jura-typical pungency figures amid aromas of buckwheat, lime zest, and apple cider. With fine mousse and impressive vinosity, this coats the palate with zesty piquancy and saline, mineral-meaty savor of scallops and bacon. Both fascination and versatility are guaranteed for the coming year. – WA 90 points

Domaine des Aubuisieres Vouvray Brut Methode Traditionnelle NV, $20.99/btl - Loire, France – 100% Chenin Blanc – 13% abv – The latest rendition of Aubuisieres Non-Vintage Vouvray Brut Methode Traditionelle smells of ripe melons and narcissus, with a whiff of snuffed candle wick. Pineapple and lime join the melons on a juicy, delicate palate, with hints of salt as well as pungent citrus zest and smoke adding to the invigoration conveyed by a fine stream of bubbles. I was surprised to find the finish entirely satisfying and fruit-filled despite there being a mere 2 grams of residual sugar. The latest installment of what is surely the consistently best value in its appellation. – WA 89 points

Domaine Albert Mann Cremant d’Alsace NV, $23.99/btl – Alsace, France – 60% Pinot Blanc, 40% Auxerrois – 12.5% – Based on the same varietal blend as their Pinot Blanc, the Barthelme’s non-vintage Cremant d’Alsace (the lot under review is L34) offers citrus zest and floral aromas, delicate mousse, and a salty, chalky, wet stone-inflected and subtly bitter finish. Enjoy this admirably clear, pure traditional sparkling wine over the next 6-9 months. Compared with it, most Alsace Cremant is sadly lacking in concentration or personality. – WA 88 points

Domaine de La Chapelle Cremant de Bourgogne 2007, $26.99/btl – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 12.5% abv – New to the shop, a deliciously fruit forward sparkler!

Nicolas Maillart Champagne Premier Cru Platine Brut Non Vintage, Sale Price $48.99/btl (Regular $57.99) – The NV Brut Premier Cru Platine is a floral, crisp style of Champagne laced with attractive white peaches, baking spices and minerals, all of which float on an impeccably refined, elegant mousse. This is an absolutely delicious and beautifully balanced wine. – WA 90 points

Nicolas Maillart Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rose Non Vintage, Sale Price $58.99/btl (Regular $69.99) – The NV Brut Grand Cru Rose (from vines in Bouzy) is an intense yet subtle wine that needs time in the glass for its richness to emerge. The wine reveals gorgeous inner perfume in its fragrant fruit in an incredibly elegant, understated style. Here, too, the wine offers terrific length and balance. – WA 91 points

Ployez Jacquemart Champagne Brut Non Vintage, Sale Price $43.99/bottle (Regular $51.99) – Generous white fruit on the palate in an elegant style. “A particulary good value.” – WA 91 points

Marie Weiss Champagne Brut Non Vintage, Sale Price $33.99/btl (Regular $39.99) – The NV Brut is straightforward and accessible, with lovely depth in its fruit. The wine’s balance and length are both commendable, and the toasty, creamy finish rounds things out nicely. – WA 89

Nicolas Maillart Champagne Premier Cru Platine Brut Non Vintage, Sale Price $48.99/btl (Regular $57.99) – The NV Brut Premier Cru Platine is a floral, crisp style of Champagne laced with attractive white peaches, baking spices and minerals, all of which float on an impeccably refined, elegant mousse. This is an absolutely delicious and beautifully balanced wine. – WA 90 points

Nicolas Maillart Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rose Non Vintage, Sale Price $58.99/btl (Regular $69.99) – The NV Brut Grand Cru Rose (from vines in Bouzy) is an intense yet subtle wine that needs time in the glass for its richness to emerge. The wine reveals gorgeous inner perfume in its fragrant fruit in an incredibly elegant, understated style. Here, too, the wine offers terrific length and balance. – WA 91 points

Ployez Jacquemart Champagne Brut Non Vintage, Sale Price $43.99/bottle (Regular $51.99) – Generous white fruit on the palate in an elegant style. “A particulary good value.” – WA 91 points

Marie Weiss Champagne Brut Non Vintage, Sale Price $33.99/btl (Regular $39.99) – The NV Brut is straightforward and accessible, with lovely depth in its fruit. The wine’s balance and length are both commendable, and the toasty, creamy finish rounds things out nicely. – WA 89 points