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DE MAISON SELECTIONS
De Maison Selections is the exclusive US importer of exceptional, artisanal properties from Spain, France, and beyond, which are rooted in their land and demonstrate respect for their ecology and heritage. As a result, our releases are imbued with a unique cultural stamp and authenticity. It is this originality of identity and commitment to sustainability which drives the next generation of independent artisans. Innovation and bettering the status quo is at the core of our philosophy.
De Maison Selections is the exclusive US importer of exceptional, artisanal properties from Spain, France, and beyond, which are rooted in their land and demonstrate respect for their ecology and heritage. As a result, our releases are imbued with a unique cultural stamp and authenticity. It is this originality of identity and commitment to sustainability which drives the next generation of independent artisans. Innovation and bettering the status quo is at the core of our philosophy.
A Well-Crafted Work
“Del most flor, amb la dedicació i el rigor de l’obra artesanal ben feta.”
This Catalan saying graces the label of the first wine we imported, Avinyó Cava, and translates as “starting with the best part of the harvest, and exerting the dedication and rigor of a well-crafted work.” It is an idea which has guided our company philosophy since 1996. This concept of respecting the integrity of the source material with dedicated care drives us in our quest to work thoughtfully, share authentic culinary and cultural experiences, and leave things better than we found them.
In our quest to live a life of “well-crafted work,” we offer the core pillars of who we are, what we believe, and what we do. It is with gratitude that our customers continually choose our products, and we endeavor to honor that trust through our commitment to our values.
Current Offers
The Next Wave of Bordeaux Hits Our Shores
Following the US launch of Vérac’s Domaine de Valmengaux, this spring offer features two more new-school Bordeaux producers that have revolutionary intent, while displaying the range of potential styles bringing fresh excitement to this venerable region: St-Émilion Grand Cru’s Château Arcole and Château Puynard, from Blaye, Côtes de Bordeaux.
New Wineries from the Loire and Rhône
As winter relents and the calendar flips to spring, join us as we share two wineries whose uncompromising, seriously-organic viticulture yields some of the tastiest, most enjoyable bottles from their respective French river valleys – Anjou’s Châteaux du Breuil et de la Roche and the Southern Rhône’s Domaine des Garriguettes.
Can Season is Coming – Be Prepared!
De Maison’s tradition of innovation took another leap when we introduced some of our most beloved products in the portable, recyclable can format. As warmer weather approaches, make sure to be equipped for backyard barbecues, beach days, river tubing trips, and bonfire-side porróning with these vin de soif-style wines and crisp Basque ciders.
The Mixtura Mission Enters its Next Phase
Last year, we introduced Gutier Seijo Otero’s category-defying Mixtura Blanco cuvée. Now, we reveal three more bottlings from the project that go even further in redefining the boundaries (quite literally) of Northwestern Spanish wine.
The History of Chiclana Sherry in Two Bottles
It’s hard to believe that fortified wines as frankly magnificent as these weren’t even permitted to be called Sherry until 2021, when, finally, the Consejo made a long overdue change, adding Chiclana to the D.O. Here we offer very limited quantities of Palo Cortado and Oloroso muy viejo from Bodega Manuel Aragón, liquid time machines both, as a reward for our collective patience.
Introducing Juanvi Viticultor
Hometown heroes Juan Vicente Alcañiz and Melchor Ramos are your guides to the region of Aragón, eager to share their vision of this beautiful and remote terrain through their delicious wines.
The Singular Crus of Mallorca
There are certainly no winemakers like native Mallorcans Tomeu Llabrés of Ca’n Verdura and Bàrbara of her eponymous Mesquida Mora, and these special, small-production releases featuring old-vine indigenous grapes exemplify their unique personalities to a T.
In the Press
Avinyó Continues to Overdeliver, Discovers NBC News
At New York’s iconic Astor Wines, one of our most beloved go-to bottles shows why its a great choice for celebrating New Year’s Eve, or simply any weekday’s eve.
Clos Cibonne, “continuously redefining notions of what rosé can be”
Absolutely irreplicable, Provence’s Clos Cibonne has always pushed against the boundaries of a category that is too often painted in broad strokes. In the link below, Punch explores their wide-ranging influence.
The No/Low conversation continues with Muri Drinks
Since a leaving “a series of boring corporate jobs in finance,” Murray Paterson has been a pioneer in using fermentation, carbonic maceration, and an array of culinary techniques to build a complex, delicious, and innovative line of beverages, coming soon to the States through De Maison Selections. Link to his conversation with Julia Bainbridge below.
New at De Maison Selections
A Fresh, Biodynamic Perspective on the Southern Rhône
Sébastien Clément is the proud inheritor of his family’s naturally-farmed vineyards in Châteauneuf de Gadagne, as well as that of the Provençal Occitan culture of his ancestors. He and his delicious single-varietal Rhône wines from Domaine des Garriguettes are carrying on both traditions with boundless enthusiasm.
Bordeaux Pirates Set Sail
A legendary region in the midst of sweeping change, Bordeaux has, in recent years, attracted a wave of innovators from within and outside its borders. Our three new Bordeaux wineries share an admiration for this venerable terroir, but divert from the conventional viticultural approach, pursuing a decisively natural course in both the vineyard and the cellar. Their sense of urgency in rescuing Bordeaux from its old ways has brought us enthusiastically on board their journey.
A Talented Team and Exceptional Loire Terroir in Perfect Harmony
Thanks to the visionary guidance and humility of Michel Petitbois (since 2006, the owner of the historic Châteaux du Breuil et de la Roche), a team centered around sommelier and winemaker David Vigan has coalesced, each individual contributing their diverse skills to the overall mission of this stunning estate. Featuring an uncompromising commitment to regenerative agriculture, the thriving, living soils of Breuil produce some of the most exciting organic wines we’ve yet come across in the Middle Loire.
The Last Jedi of Sancerre – Vincent Gaudry
Though in possession of an encyclopedic knowledge of the complexities of the local terroir, it is nevertheless Vincent’s humble transparency and eagerness to share his deeply-held beliefs that reveals a hidden Sancerre universe filled with previously unknown colors, flavors, and textures.
T.O.S. Distillerie showcases the spirits of Hauts-de-France
A small team of brewers led by a perfumer is exploring and reviving historic, local French and Flemish distilling traditions with world-class results.
Exploring new Sherry frontiers with Manuel Aragón
We are thrilled to share the work of this historic bodega from Chiclana de la Frontera, at long last included in the recently-expanded Jerez-Xérès-Sherry D.O.
Cans
The same spirit that drove us to be the first US importer to offer high-quality products in the keg format similarly inspired us to bring txakoli, sidra naturala, vino rosado, and pétillant from Spain in cans, thus expanding the opportunities for enjoyment of these authentic, light-hearted, thirst-quenching expressions.
Kegs
In our constant pursuit of innovation, especially as it pertains to provenance and maintaining freshness, we are pleased to offer an expanding range of wines, ciders, and vermouths in one-way, 20L recyclable keg format. Our selection is focused on the vin de soif category, with an emphasis on quality, food-friendliness, versatility, sustainability, and drinkability.
Cans & Kegs
In our constant pursuit of innovation, especially as it pertains to provenance and maintaining freshness, we are pleased to offer an expanding range of wines, ciders, and vermouths in one-way, 20L recyclable keg format. Our selection is focused on the vin de soif category, with an emphasis on quality, food-friendliness, versatility, sustainability, and drinkability. That same spirit similarly inspired us to bring txakoli, sidra naturala, vino rosado, and pétillant from Spain in cans, thus expanding the opportunities for enjoyment of these authentic, light-hearted, thirst-quenching expressions.
De Maison East curates service excellence in wine and spirits distribution throughout New York and New Jersey while striving to exceed our partners’ expectations by offering a gracious and warm experience. We believe our commitment to look out for our customers, producers, and each other will put everyone in a position to succeed and forge deep, lasting connections. We strive for today to be the best—and the day after even better.