Outside of being a trained sommelier, generally speaking, most people wouldn’t consider themselves wine snobs. Sure, you might know whether you prefer a buttery chard or a rich, fruity merlot, but for the most part, as long as what we’re drinking pairs well with the food, we could pretty much care less about the minerality or undertones of fresh earth. Not that there’s anything wrong with learning more about the nectar of the gods, it’s just that we’d rather spend more time focusing on enjoying our company than on whether or not the wine tastes like leather. And surprisingly, so would Walton Goggins.
Although we never would’ve assumed the endlessly relatable White Lotus actor would be a wine snob by miles, it’s nice to know that he’s even more like us than we originally thought. Beyond his shiny, critically acclaimed actor exterior and undeniably impressive resume, Goggins is just a guy, but that’s what makes him all the more endearing. When he isn’t playing the larger-than-life Baby Billy Freeman in The Righteous Gemstones or The Ghoul in Fallout, he spends his time like the rest of us—with good friends and a bottle (or two) of wine.
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But, as we mentioned earlier, Goggins is far from being precious about it. In his own words, according to a recent interview about the things he can’t live without for the Strategist, “I don’t give a s–t about the notes. It’s like, how does it make you feel? How great was the conversation that surrounded it?” In short, it’s less about the wine and more about the moment. For him, it doesn’t matter if the bottle is $25 or $300; it’s all about the feeling. “I’m the kind of person that when somebody else is paying, I will share a $300 or $400 bottle of wine for sure. But when it’s me…there are beautiful wines out there for $25.” Spoken like a true everyman.
Walton Goggins’ Favorite Wine is a Highly Rated Find He’s Planning to Order in Bulk
Despite his more or less flippant attitude about the intricacies of vino, though, that hasn’t stopped him from gushing over his new favorite. And although he says he has “no connection” to this bottle of wine other than how much he enjoyed his “benign inebriation from consuming it,” it’s one he “just can’t stop thinking about.” The actor revealed that he can’t live without a bottle of Henri Chauvet Cotes d’Auvergne ‘Au Chant de la Huppe’ 2023. This highly-rated French red wine retails for around $72, so it’s not exactly a thrift buy, but according to Walton, it’s so good he’s placing an order for “five more bottles” as soon as he gets a chance.
Henri Chauvet Cotes d’Auvergne ‘Au Chant de la Huppe’ 2023, $72 at Beaupierre Wine & Spirits
Beaupierre Wine & Spirits
The wine is described as having notes of bright red fruit, such as cherries, and a subtle floral aroma—if you care about that kind of thing. For Goggins, all he really cares about is sharing a glass of wine with his wife or friends, and if he had to choose a bottle to christen the occasion, it would definitely be this one. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself to see if it delivers the vibes like the Sons of Anarchy actor says, you’ll likely only find it online or in certain specialty stores, although the price can vary significantly.
So far, the best price we’ve seen comes from Beaupierre Wine & Spirits, which lists it at $72, not including shipping. The good news is that if you live in New York, you can pick up a bottle in a store. Beyond just sharing his thoughts on wine, Goggins also divulged that he has a coffee obsession like the rest of us, and when it comes to his favorite fennel sausage, you can get it at Manhattan-favorite Borgo. Could he be any more relatable?
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