One of my favorite winemakers was in town this week so I grabbed the chance to have him join me on The Broadcast to talk wine, passion, France and the art of a perfect glass.

Jean-Charles Boisset, now owner of such brands at Raymond Vineyards in Napa Valley, DeLoach in Russian River and JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset, benefits from his roots, growing up amongst the vineyards of his home in Burgundy with a father who started the family winery in 1961.
And though Jean-Charles and family has achieved much success in his French homeland, he set his sites on the vineyards of California, now with multiple winery properties in their portfolio, all with a dedication to making the most representative, high quality wines from each area, often utlizing very green, sustainable or bio-dynamic methods.

Click here for our segment to learn more about Jean-Charles and his beautiful wines. A full list of tasting notes on each wine discussed are below.

JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset N°69 – a Cremant from Burgundy of 100% Pinot Noir, created in the saigneé method, or by bleeding the grapes softly to extract layers of strawberry, raspberry and a touch of tangerine with a color that is just a hint of pink.  Lush, luxurious and refined, created in honor of the year Jean-Charles was born representing freedom, creativity,  artistry, and sensuality. $25, starting May 1 the sparkler will be available throughout Texas at Central Market stores.

Buena Vista Legendary Badge Red blend – The first owner of Buena Vista was one of the first sheriffs in California in the 1850’s, this robust red blend with structure, balance lots of personality is named after him, combining Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvédre, Grenache and Merlot. Available locally at Spec’s & Market Street’s for $27.

Raymond Generations – A tribute to the Raymond family’s five generations of winemaking in the Napa Valley. This limited production wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and the winery’s ultimate expression of this varietal from Oakville and St. Helena fruit. Filled with ripe blackberry and mocha gracefully accented with hints of black currant and Bing cherry.  Vibrant flavors of sweet plum and dark cherry fill the palate of the balanced, complex wine.