I can't choose between these two excellent wines, so this weekend we'll pour (and discount) both.

Years ago, 3CUPS wine team member Susannah came back from a winter trip to Paris with strong recommendations for some new French wines to buy. She seemed particularly animated when discussing the virtues of Michel Quenioux and his extraordinary organic wines. These wines have given us consistent enjoyment since this initial encounter. Many of you bought the previous vintage of the red, which was with us for the opening of our new Elliott road location. I tasted the current vintage when I was in France in January, and thought they were flavorful and lively, perfect examples of what wines from Cheverny can be. The rouge has earthy depth to complement its red berry fruit notes, the white is a nice combo of floral aromas, green apple fruit and stoniness. It seems perfect for simple seafood courses, mild white-fleshed fish for instance.

Domaine de Veilloux
Cheverny
Blanc
2008
$11.99
$10.79 (10% off this weekend)

The White... The wine is a nice combo of floral aromas, green apple fruit and stoniness with a clean dry finish make Veilloux blanc a great choice for scallops or simple seafood courses, mild white-fleshed fish for instance. Sauvignon Blanc and Menu Pineau are equal partners in Veilloux’s white wine. The vines from which this fruit is harvested are between 20 and 50 years of age. The soil is a mix of clay and limestone. Floral, mineral aromas and a clean dry finish make Veilloux blanc a great choice for scallops.

Domaine de Veilloux
Cheverny
Rouge
2008
$11.99
$10.79 (10% off this weekend)

The Red... It has earthy depth to complement its red berry fruit notes. The vines for this wine are between five and 20 years old. Quenioux uses 50% Gamay, 35% Pinot Noir and a blend of 15% Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc to make Domaine de Veilloux rouge. These vineyards naturally yield small amounts of high-quality fruit thanks to Quenioux’s meticulous farming practices. Soil at the estate is a mix of clay, limestone and other calcareous material, a composition that is well-suited to Domaine de Veilloux’s fragrant, lively style of wine. Serve with salmon.