{"title":"Cellar Worthy Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bondar-rayner-vineyard-grenache-2025","title":"2025 Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache | 95+ Point McLaren Vale Grenache","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95+ POINTS. $41 RRP. THIS IS SERIOUS VALUE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, balanced and beautifully refined — Bondar’s most elegant expression of McLaren Vale Grenache, from a tiny pocket of old vines on their home block. All about brightness, balance and a light touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$41 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRayner Vineyard Grenache • Bondar • McLaren Vale • South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From a tiny pocket of old vines on their home block — Bondar’s most refined expression of McLaren Vale Grenache. All about brightness, balance and a light touch.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bondar Grenache Range at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo extraordinary single-vineyard Grenache expressions from one of McLaren Vale’s most celebrated producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRayner Vineyard Grenache 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bondar’s most refined expression. Old vines on their home block. Brightness, balance and a light touch. $41.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal Grenache 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e — Elite single-vineyard Grenache from one of the ‘Grand Cru’ Grenache sites of Blewitt Springs. $78.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bondar and the Rayner Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar is a celebrated McLaren Vale producer — founded by winemaker Andre Bondar and viticulturist Anna Hooper, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive McLaren Vale character, particularly celebrated for their single-vineyard Grenache expressions and their commitment to elegance, brightness and a light touch in winemaking. The Rayner Vineyard is Bondar’s home block — a specific named vineyard site of extraordinary character, where a tiny pocket of old vines produces Grenache of exceptional concentration, brightness and distinctive site character. Old vines produce fruit with characteristics impossible to replicate from younger plantings — deep root systems, low yields and the extraordinary concentration and complexity that comes from decades of vine maturity. Bondar’s most refined expression of McLaren Vale Grenache — all about brightness, balance and a light touch that lets the Rayner Vineyard speak with remarkable purity and honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant ruby with excellent clarity and the distinctive brightness of great Bondar Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, refined and elegantly expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered fruit, cherry and the distinctive brightness of great old-vine McLaren Vale Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary elegance and restraint of Bondar’s light-touch winemaking philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe distinctive site character of the Rayner Vineyard home block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight to medium-bodied with exceptional brightness and beautiful balance — refined, elegant and irresistibly drinkable.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebright red fruit, spice and the distinctive character of great old-vine Rayner Vineyard Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary brightness and balance of Bondar’s most refined Grenache expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and elegantly persistent with the distinctive brightness and balance of great Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache (old vines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayner Vineyard (Bondar home block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bondar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andre Bondar and Anna Hooper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–17°C (serve slightly cool)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2030+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted chicken with herbs and lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lamb cutlets with Mediterranean herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and aged soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight pasta dishes with tomato and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasual dining and everyday occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is bright, balanced and beautifully refined — \u003cstrong\u003eBondar’s 2025 Rayner Vineyard Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bondar’s most elegant expression of McLaren Vale Grenache from Andre Bondar and Anna Hooper. A tiny pocket of old vines on their home block — all about brightness, balance and a light touch that lets the Rayner Vineyard speak with remarkable purity and honesty.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$41\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers outstanding McLaren Vale Grenache character and exceptional value from one of South Australia’s most celebrated and respected producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, balanced and beautifully refined — Rayner Vineyard Grenache, by Bondar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for premium McLaren Vale Grenache? The 2025 Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache is a 95+ point single-vineyard Grenache sourced primarily from dry-grown vines planted in 1970 on deep sandy soils. Exceptionally dry 2025 conditions reduced yields by around 50%, while a small addition of younger bush-vine fruit brought freshness and lift. 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This is McLaren Vale with elegance and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$78 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard • Elegant • Premium McLaren Vale Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A beautifully composed Shiraz — perfumed, layered and full of finesse. 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The 2023 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Shiraz is a 96-point single-vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Hickinbotham Vineyard at Clarendon. Sourced from dry-grown Shiraz planted in 1971 at approximately 250 metres altitude on rocky, ironstone-rich red soils, it combines red and blue fruits, violet, graphite, iron, pepper and savoury spice with fresh acidity and beautifully structured tannins. Approximately 65% whole bunch and 14 months in seasoned French hogsheads preserve the purity and power of this remarkable site\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053708837166,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-HOPESPRINGS-2023-750ML","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023BondarHopeSpringsEternalShiraz.webp?v=1760020577"},{"product_id":"mulline-vintners-sutherlands-creek-shiraz-viognier-2024","title":"2024 Mulline Vintners Sutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier | Triple 95 Points","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 THREE CRITICS. THREE 95s. ONE SERIOUSLY GOOD SHIRAZ.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soaring, perfumed beauty — a seamless dance of dark fruit, spice and floral lift that ranks among Australia’s finest cool-climate reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front | 95 points JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSutherlands Creek, Geelong, VIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$60 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier • Mulline • Sutherlands Creek • Geelong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sutherlands Creek — Ben Mullen’s celebrated Geelong Shiraz Viognier. Dual 95 points Halliday and The Wine Front. A soaring, perfumed beauty — dark fruit, spice and floral lift at $60.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mulline Range at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour extraordinary expressions from one of Geelong’s most exciting and innovative producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNouveau Pinot\/Shiraz 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — 94pts Halliday. Fresh, vibrant and dangerously drinkable. $40.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrabool Cabernet Sauvignon 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — 95pts Halliday. Elegant, structured and deeply compelling. $50.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — 95pts Halliday, 95pts The Wine Front. A soaring, perfumed beauty. $60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortarlington Syrah 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96pts Halliday. Coastal, precise and hauntingly beautiful. $65.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Mulline and Sutherlands Creek\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulline is Ben Mullen’s celebrated Geelong label — one of Geelong’s most talented and insightful winemakers, known for an exceptional ability to showcase the unique character of different vineyard sites across this diverse region with precision and elegance. Sutherlands Creek is a named vineyard site in Geelong — providing the ideal cool-climate terroir for this Côte-Rôtie-inspired Shiraz Viognier blend, with conditions that allow both Shiraz and Viognier to express their distinctive characters while creating extraordinary harmony in the final wine. The classic co-fermentation technique — perfected in France’s Northern Rhône — adds the aromatic lift and floral complexity of Viognier to the structured power of Shiraz, creating a wine of extraordinary elegance and distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby-red with violet highlights and excellent concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoaring, perfumed and beautifully expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edark berries, blackberry and plum from the Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapricot, white flowers and subtle spice from the Viognier co-fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe seamless dance of dark fruit, spice and floral lift that defines great Sutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeelong Shiraz Viognier of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the dark berry and plum character of premium Shiraz beautifully lifted by the apricot and white flower complexity of co-fermented Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied with excellent balance and complexity.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edark fruit, blackberry and plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efloral notes, spice and well-integrated tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe elegant character and cool-climate precision of great Geelong Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and satisfying with persistent dark fruit, floral complexity and elegant character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz with Viognier co-fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sutherlands Creek (single-vineyard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geelong, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ben Mullen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte-Rôtie-inspired Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–16°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2034+ (10–15 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck breast with cherry glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lamb chops with rosemary and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses — aged cheddar or Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a soaring, perfumed beauty — \u003cstrong\u003eMulline’s 2024 Sutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e, dual 95 points from Halliday Wine Companion and The Wine Front, a seamless dance of dark fruit, spice and floral lift that ranks among Australia’s finest cool-climate reds. 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Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis recommended drinking window runs from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2028–2042.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a delicious young Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a serious cellar wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's classic high-quality Martinborough Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath the fruit 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herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle nutty complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, structural tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, expansive finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi's own notes highlight \u003cstrong\u003esweet dried hay, sage, cranberry and ripe strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, while independent reviews add raspberry, cherry, earthy spice, pepper, smoke and mineral detail. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't a simple fruit-driven Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the layers underneath that make Ata Rangi so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOld Vines – Six Martinborough Vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most important parts of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship Ata Rangi Pinot Noir isn't a single-vineyard bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, it brings together fruit from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix of Ata Rangi's vineyards on the Martinborough Terrace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, these are some of the estate's \u003cstrong\u003eoldest vines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi describes the wine as a blend of its old-vine parcels grown across the \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the foundation of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple vineyard parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll brought together into the wine Ata Rangi considers its signature Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Pinot Noir Story Going Back to 1985\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi's first release of its flagship Pinot Noir was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1985.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi wasn't jumping onto the New Zealand Pinot Noir bandwagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt helped create it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough's international reputation for Pinot Noir was still in its infancy when Ata Rangi began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour decades later, the estate is still producing one of the country's benchmark expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat history matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause great Pinot is built not just on winemaking, but on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard knowledge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding individual parcels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnowing how a site behaves in different vintages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi has had decades to learn those lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMartinborough Terrace – Gravel Is the Key\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough is tiny compared with many of the world's famous wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut its reputation is enormous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martinborough Terrace is characterised by \u003cstrong\u003efree-draining alluvial gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Ata Rangi's old vines are deeply connected to these sites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Pinot Noir, the combination can produce wines with an extraordinary balance of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why Martinborough Pinot can be so different from Pinot grown elsewhere in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't necessarily delicate, featherweight wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best examples can have genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower + Structure + Finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Ata Rangi has all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of New Zealand's Benchmark Pinot Noirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wanted to show someone what serious New Zealand Pinot Noir can be, Ata Rangi would be one of the first bottles I'd reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those producers that transcends regional interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Good New Zealand Pinot Noir.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine that belongs in conversations about serious Pinot Noir full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of old vines, Martinborough gravel, meticulous viticulture and decades of experience has created a wine with a genuine identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou taste Ata Rangi and you aren't simply tasting Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're tasting Martinborough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker \u003cstrong\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e is central to modern Ata Rangi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer approach has helped preserve the estate's reputation while pushing the wines towards ever greater precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's important because Pinot Noir doesn't reward heavy-handed winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best examples aren't about maximum extraction or maximum oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're about preserving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reviews of the 2024 repeatedly come back to those characteristics—fine tannin, tension, savouriness, complexity and exceptional length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is also listed as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wine where vineyard expression is everything, farming matters enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir is extraordinarily sensitive to where and how it's grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Ata Rangi's continued emphasis on vineyard health and sustainable farming is part of the long-term story behind these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e13.5% Alcohol – Beautifully Judged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 sits at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully judged for a serious Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough ripeness to give the wine concentration and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's no sense that alcohol is driving the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, everything is built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Noir – Power Without Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is something great Pinot Noir does better than almost any other grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be enormously powerful without actually feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the territory the 2024 Ata Rangi occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Wong MW describes it as possessing \u003cstrong\u003einnate power\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet the wine remains finely detailed and beautifully balanced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut none of it feels excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's one of the hallmarks of great Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Savoury Side of Martinborough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne reason I love Martinborough Pinot is that the wines can move beyond simple cherry and strawberry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi shows plenty of that classic red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand subtle woodland characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contemporary retailer even highlights Martinborough's characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eumami-like notes of charcuterie, culinary herbs and earthy spice\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where things become really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the difference between a Pinot Noir that's simply delicious and one you keep coming back to in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBurgundy Lovers – Pay Attention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wouldn't call Ata Rangi “Burgundian”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Martinborough Pinot doesn't need to pretend it's Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you love Burgundy because you value:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen Ata Rangi makes enormous sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir with genuine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, it has its own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartinborough doesn't need to be Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best wines are now benchmarks in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Hierarchy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 is particularly interesting because Ata Rangi has released several exceptional Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Masters Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – Cam Douglas MS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable collection of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the flagship Ata Rangi remains the wine that brings the estate's old-vine Martinborough story together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves good food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy first choice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi itself is frequently paired with duck and game, and the combination makes perfect sense. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry, strawberry, earth, herbs and spice alongside the richness of duck is a classic Pinot Noir combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis One Deserves the Cellar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou absolutely can drink the 2024 now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut should you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not if you only have one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Wong MW believes the wine needs a few years to reveal its full potential and gives it a drinking window of approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2028–2042.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCam Douglas goes even further, suggesting the first bottle should perhaps be opened around \u003cstrong\u003e2030\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the wine developing through \u003cstrong\u003e2041+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd suggest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2028–2043+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening one now, give it plenty of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo to three hours in a decanter wouldn't frighten me.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut ideally?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen forget about the others for five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e$130 – Expensive Pinot? 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Kimmeridgian limestone. No oak. Pure Chablis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Tim Atkin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – John Gilman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Chablis | Minerality, Purity \u0026amp; Extraordinary Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A thrilling expression of Montée de Tonnerre — concentrated white fruit, piercing minerality and saline freshness delivered with extraordinary precision and length.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lemon-gold with brilliant clarity and youthful green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure and beautifully focused, with \u003cstrong\u003elemon, green apple, white peach and pear\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with white flowers, wet stone, oyster shell and subtle marine notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated yet beautifully controlled. White fruit and citrus sit at the core, carried by \u003cstrong\u003ecrunchy acidity and intense saline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's impressive depth here, but everything remains chiselled, energetic and unmistakably Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and mineral, with \u003cstrong\u003ebitter lemon, citrus peel, white fruit and saline notes\u003c\/strong\u003e lingering through a precise, mouth-watering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris MW was particularly impressed, awarding \u003cstrong\u003e92–94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e from barrel and highlighting the concentrated white fruit, saline character, crunchy texture and exceptional length. The published retail rating is commonly shown as \u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. Neal Martin awarded \u003cstrong\u003e90–92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising the wine's balance, freshness and bitter-lemon tension. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – John Gilman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilman found remarkable depth and mineral drive, with lemon, green apple, pear, citrus peel, white flowers and flinty minerality, and gives the wine a drinking window stretching from \u003cstrong\u003e2029 to 2055\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious ageing potential for Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre – The \"Eighth Grand Cru\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis arguably the most prestigious Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel itself describes it as the \u003cstrong\u003emost prestigious and sought-after of the Chablis Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting that some people even refer to it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The eighth Grand Cru.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontée de Tonnerre sits on the \u003cstrong\u003eright bank of the Serein, immediately alongside the Grand Cru sector\u003c\/strong\u003e, sharing many of the geological characteristics that make the neighbouring Grand Crus so special. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't ordinary Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a vineyard that consistently performs at the very highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir is classic Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian limestone and marl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel's vines sit on the right bank with a \u003cstrong\u003esouthwest exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, in soils rich in limestone and the fossilised marine material for which Chablis is famous. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat geology is fundamental to the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon • White Fruit • Oyster Shell • Wet Stone • Salinity • Minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay that tastes of \u003cstrong\u003eplace\u003c\/strong\u003e, not winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Oak – Pure Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the great things about Louis Michel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine ferments and matures its wines in \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, using indigenous yeasts and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The Montée de Tonnerre is matured for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–16 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, with minimal handling before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no new French oak adding toast, vanilla or richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is hiding the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you're tasting is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay + Kimmeridgian limestone + Montée de Tonnerre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Michel \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel is one of the classic names of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel family has been growing vines in the region since the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, and today the domaine controls approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, including holdings in \u003cstrong\u003ethree Grand Crus and seven Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday \u003cstrong\u003eGuillaume Michel\u003c\/strong\u003e runs the domaine, continuing its famously restrained approach to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet the terroir speak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd few vineyards speak more clearly than Montée de Tonnerre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 delivered generous yields in Chablis, but the best sites retained impressive freshness despite the warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume Michel believes the vintage demonstrates Chablis' ability to retain \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, minerality and individual terroir expression even in a warming climate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontée de Tonnerre was particularly successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorris found it had avoided excessive warmth entirely, instead delivering \u003cstrong\u003echiselled aromatics, concentrated white fruit, salinity and remarkable intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what we want from great Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre 1er Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChablis sits apart stylistically from most of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's still:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut instead of richness and obvious oak, classic Chablis is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus • White Fruit • Oyster Shell • Limestone • Acidity • Salinity • Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Montée de Tonnerre takes those characteristics to another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines Premier Cru intensity with an almost Grand Cru-like sense of depth and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled white fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pick?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh oysters or grilled scallops.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat saline, mineral character is made for seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel recommends serving Montée de Tonnerre at around \u003cstrong\u003e12–14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives the vineyard an ageing potential of \u003cstrong\u003e8–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of white Burgundy I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no oak trying to impress you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo excessive richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo unnecessary winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChablis Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless-steel fermentation and maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – John Gilman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$125.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly compelling for Montée de Tonnerre. Louis Michel's Australian importer lists the 2023 at \u003cstrong\u003e$133 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another Australian retailer currently lists it at \u003cstrong\u003e$140\u003c\/strong\u003e, making \u003cstrong\u003e$125 an excellent price\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves \u003cstrong\u003eRaveneau, Dauvissat, William Fèvre, Christian Moreau or great mineral Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a wine that deserves attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiselled. Saline. Mineral. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre\u003c\/strong\u003e captures everything that makes great Chablis so compelling — extraordinary purity, intense minerality and a finish that just keeps going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points. Montée de Tonnerre. Premier Cru Chablis. $125.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 One of Chablis' greatest Premier Cru vineyards at an exceptional price — drink with air now or cellar confidently for 10–15+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Premier Cru Chablis? The 2023 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is a 95-point Chardonnay from one of Chablis' most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards. Produced entirely from Chapelot on the right bank of the Serein, it combines white fruit, lemon, green apple, pear, flinty minerality and intense saline drive with bright acidity and exceptional length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Michel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479202459950,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023LouisMichelChablisMonteedeTonnerre.png?v=1787539198"},{"product_id":"domaine-collotte-gevrey-chambertin-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin | Old Vine Burgundy Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Old-Vine Gevrey-Chambertin | Outstanding Village Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted in 1955 — serious Gevrey depth, perfume and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. 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Classic Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Gevrey-Chambertin | Power, Finesse \u0026amp; Old-Vine Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully composed Gevrey-Chambertin — dark cherry, earth and mineral complexity wrapped around finely detailed tannins and classic Côte de Nuits structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-crimson with excellent clarity and youthful purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and beautifully perfumed with \u003cstrong\u003ered and black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, raspberry and darker berry fruit, layered with smoked meat, mineral notes, subtle spice, cedar and earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and beautifully structured. Dark cherry and black fruits form the core, surrounded by savoury spice and mineral complexity. The tannins are ripe and finely detailed, giving the wine genuine Gevrey structure while maintaining impressive freshness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mineral and persistent, with dark fruit, earth, subtle spice and beautifully integrated tannin carrying through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanson praised the wine's \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, complexity and refreshing acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing it as one of the more immediately accessible wines in the Domaine Collotte range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines Planted in 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin comes from three parcels, including vines in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Evocelles \u0026amp; En Champs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them approximately \u003cstrong\u003e68 years old at the time of the 2023 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vineyards sit high above the village, with \u003cstrong\u003eEn Champs located immediately below the Premier Cru Champeaux vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious terroir for a village-level Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gevrey-Chambertin represents just \u003cstrong\u003e0.60 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e within Domaine Collotte's holdings. The domaine deliberately uses similar vinification and maturation across its terroir wines so that the differences between vineyards remain clearly visible in the finished wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 was raised with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% New Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egiving the wine enough oak to add structure and complexity without overwhelming the old-vine fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what good Gevrey should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Fruit • Earth • Minerality • Structure • Fine Tannins • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Collotte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Collotte is a family domaine based in \u003cstrong\u003eMarsannay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with holdings stretching through \u003cstrong\u003eFixin, Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilippe and Isabelle Collotte place enormous emphasis on individual terroir, using careful viticulture and restrained winemaking to preserve each vineyard's identity. The domaine is certified \u003cstrong\u003eHaute Valeur Environnementale Level 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its approach to vineyard biodiversity and environmental management. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy in the cellar is equally straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't overwork the wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, gentle vinification and measured élevage are used to retain \u003cstrong\u003efinesse, freshness and terroir expression\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we're getting into serious Burgundy territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGevrey-Chambertin is one of the great Pinot Noir villages of the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for producing Burgundy with more structure and power than many neighbouring appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Cherry • Raspberry • Earth • Spice • Game • Minerality • Structured Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magic is that great Gevrey combines that power with unmistakable Pinot Noir perfume and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Domaine Collotte's own description of this wine captures it perfectly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, structured and balanced, with a generous finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine suggests an ageing potential of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled rib-eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of Burgundy that starts looking seriously compelling when you examine what's actually in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍇 Pinot Noir vines planted in 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📍 Les Evocelles \u0026amp; En Champs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 En Champs sitting below Premier Cru Champeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 Just 0.60 hectares of Gevrey holdings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪵 Approximately 25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 92 Points – Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🕰️ Around 15 years ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$160.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant money for Pinot Noir, but in the context of modern Gevrey-Chambertin pricing, the pedigree here is impressive. Australian retail listings for the 2023 are around the same level, including approximately $155–160. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy trading purely on an appellation name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eold vines and quality of the parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e are the real story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Dark Fruit. Mineral Depth. Gevrey Structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the muscular side of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir while retaining the perfume, freshness and finely detailed tannins that make Burgundy so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955 Vines. Gevrey-Chambertin. 92 Points. $160 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A seriously impressive old-vine Gevrey-Chambertin with the structure to drink beautifully now and evolve for well over a decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Gevrey-Chambertin? The 2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin is a 92-point old-vine Pinot Noir from high-altitude parcels in Les Evocelles and En Champs, immediately below the Premier Cru Champeaux sector. Produced from vines planted in 1955, this serious Côte de Nuits Burgundy combines red and black cherry, savoury complexity and mineral depth with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, detailed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Collotte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479285166382,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bee474b9-71fb-42db-9fbd-671a04f4b448.png?v=1787199762"},{"product_id":"bachelet-monnot-maranges-1er-cru-clos-de-la-boutiere-2021","title":"2021 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière | Old Vine Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 80-Year-Old Vines | Outstanding Value Premier Cru Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, depth and old-vine intensity — serious Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune's rising stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny yields. 80-year-old vines. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous | 92 Points – Inside Burgundy | 91 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Old Vines, Concentration \u0026amp; Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A deeply impressive old-vine Maranges — dark cherry, crushed strawberry and spice wrapped around powerful fruit, fine acidity and serious structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-crimson with excellent colour and concentration for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully expressive with \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry, crushed strawberry, plum and red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with orange zest, subtle vanilla, earth and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, concentrated and more powerful than many expect from Pinot Noir. Dark cherry and plum flow through a medium-bodied palate with excellent density and firm, beautifully structured tannins. There's plenty of fruit, but also freshness and energy keeping everything beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, savoury and persistent, with red and dark fruits, subtle spice and fine acidity lingering alongside the structured tannins. Neal Martin particularly highlighted the wine's weight and density, while Jasper Morris praised its generous fruit and excellent energy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90–92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–92 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–91 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 was produced at an extraordinarily low yield of just \u003cstrong\u003e18 hectolitres per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a wine of impressive depth and concentration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos de la Boutière – 80-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBachelet-Monnot owns half of Clos de la Boutière\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Premier Cru vineyard sitting right on the border of \u003cstrong\u003eSantenay\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the end of the Clos Roussots vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's wine comes from a single parcel of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-year-old mass-selection Pinot Noir vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard contains more clay than some neighbouring Maranges sites, contributing additional \u003cstrong\u003erichness, depth and power\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2021, yields were tiny:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 18 hl\/ha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines + tiny yields + Premier Cru terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e helps explain the concentration in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the decision made not to use whole bunches in this vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus here is firmly on preserving the extraordinary fruit produced by those old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine has more \u003cstrong\u003edepth, texture and richness\u003c\/strong\u003e than Bachelet-Monnot's more linear La Fussière bottling, making Clos de la Boutière one of the domaine's most powerful expressions of Maranges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bachelet-Monnot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a producer Burgundy lovers need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrothers \u003cstrong\u003eMarc and Alexandre Bachelet\u003c\/strong\u003e established Domaine Bachelet-Monnot in \u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, working with family vineyards across \u003cstrong\u003eMaranges, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers have rapidly established themselves among the exciting generation of growers working in the southern Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir wines are built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines • Low Yields • Purity • Freshness • Concentration • Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, they're producing serious Burgundy from appellations where genuine value can still occasionally be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaranges 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaranges sits at the \u003cstrong\u003esouthern end of the Côte de Beaune\u003c\/strong\u003e, immediately beside Santenay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, it hasn't carried the prestige—or prices—of names such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny or Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly why it's interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hands of a producer like Bachelet-Monnot, Maranges can deliver \u003cstrong\u003eserious Premier Cru Burgundy without the astronomical pricing increasingly attached to the Côte d'Or's most famous villages\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of Burgundy I get excited about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because it comes from the most famous vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut because the numbers behind it are extraordinary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 18 hl\/ha yield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$123.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today's Burgundy market, that's seriously compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin sees a drinking window extending from \u003cstrong\u003e2025 to 2040\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there's also genuine cellaring potential here. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't delicate, featherweight Burgundy. \u003cstrong\u003eClos de la Boutière is the richer, more muscular side of Maranges\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark-fruited, concentrated and structured, but still carrying the freshness and energy that make great Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Tiny Yields. Premier Cru. Serious Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-Year-Old Vines. 90–92 Vinous. Maranges 1er Cru. $123.50 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 An outstanding-value entry into serious Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune's most exciting domaines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Maranges Premier Cru? The 2021 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière is a serious old-vine Pinot Noir from a single parcel of 80-year-old mass-selection vines. Cropped at just 18 hl\/ha and fully destemmed in 2021, it combines dark cherry, crushed strawberry, plum and orange zest with firm tannins, real depth and excellent energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachelet-Monnot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479288344878,"sku":null,"price":123.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6883415d-6136-4a06-a117-f9fb3e23652e.png?v=1787200346"},{"product_id":"pascal-bouchard-chablis-1er-cru-montmains-2024","title":"2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Montmains | Premier Cru White Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 PASCAL BOUCHARD | MONTMAINS | CHABLIS 1ER CRU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is classic Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Chablis’ most respected Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot overworked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot over-oaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot trying to be Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimmeridgian soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a little oak for texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Montmains\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from southeast-facing slopes in one of Chablis’ most respected Premier Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is beautifully judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% STAINLESS STEEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% OAK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 MONTHS ON FINE LEES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Premier Cru Chablis that gives you both freshness and texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePASCAL BOUCHARD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Bouchard is a long-established Chablis producer working across:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes classic cuvées alongside old-vine and premium bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Montmains sits right in the heart of that Premier Cru story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse oak carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd let Chablis remain Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMONTMAINS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontmains is one of the important Premier Cru climats on the \u003cstrong\u003eleft bank of the Serein\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd enough natural breadth to make the wine attractive even when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Bouchard’s Montmains comes from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoutheast-facing slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep calcareous clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beneath that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN SUBSOIL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the wine the foundation Chablis lovers are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd tension. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN SUBSOIL\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the defining geological stories of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimmeridgian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcareous clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimestone-rich subsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient marine influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination helps shape the style of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaline drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that distinctive Chablis tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Chardonnay from a very specific place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Pascal Bouchard gets the balance right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing and settling, the must is divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% FERMENTED IN TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STAINLESS STEEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% FERMENTED IN OAK BARRELS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a very smart split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel preserves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak contributes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen both components remain on their fine lees for around \u003cstrong\u003e10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e before blending and a final period in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what good Premier Cru Chablis should deliver. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh orchard notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen underneath:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate opens round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the structure builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing clumsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a beautifully composed Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRIOCHE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROUNDNESS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALANCE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFULLNESS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Montmains. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChablis Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontmains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-bank Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoutheast-facing slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep calcareous clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimmeridgian subsoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80% stainless-steel fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% oak fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 10 months on fine lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal blending and maturation in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrioche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood fullness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Chablis style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal with seafood or white meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring potential up to around five years \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Chablis territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled snapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeafood pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish with beurre blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite meat in cream sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat’s cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because there’s 20% oak in the mix, this has enough breadth to handle richer dishes than a completely unoaked Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eMONTMAINS. 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villages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Rully Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a Premier Cru site planted with the domaine’s \u003cstrong\u003eoldest Chardonnay vines — dating back to 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat alone is worth paying attention to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 POINTS — BURGHOUND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE — BURGHOUND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay-limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic vineyard management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 months in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a broad, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson tasted it and called it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A MAGNIFICENT WINE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a serious endorsement. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOMAINE JAEGER-DEFAIX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Jaeger-Defaix is based in \u003cstrong\u003eRully\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Côte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHélène Jaeger took over the estate in 2005 from her great-aunt Henriette Niepce, continuing a family winegrowing history that stretches back centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has become increasingly well regarded for wines that combine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd strong vineyard identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the best Rully should never taste generic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont-Palais should taste different from Rabourcé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabourcé should taste different from Les Cloux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Les Cloux?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the domaine’s old-vine, mineral, structured expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLES CLOUX\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLES CLOUX.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Premier Cru vineyard in Rully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated above \u003cstrong\u003eLe Chapitre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move higher up the slope, the clay-limestone soils become progressively lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the vines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the oldest Chardonnay vines at the domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTED IN 1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you nearly eighty years of vine age in the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow natural vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a vineyard that has had decades to express itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, these old vines have been managed organically. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOLD VINES PLANTED IN 1944\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the line I’d push hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is serious vine age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly eight decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Chardonnay vines can bring something you simply cannot manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a much stronger sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s exactly why Les Cloux is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaeger-Defaix ferments and matures Les Cloux in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels for 18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the wine is bottled after a light filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s an important contrast to Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is white Burgundy with real oak élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the fruit and minerality remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak is there to add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to bury the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with old-vine fruit this concentrated, the wine can handle it. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is beautifully expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleshy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s real amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut also enough acidity to keep everything precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the finish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYELLOW FRUIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEMON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERBENA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFLORALS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTEXTURE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINE BITTERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG FINISH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Premier Cru Chardonnay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e92 POINTS — BURGHOUND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound awarded the 2023 Les Cloux:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd marked it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly the sort of recommendation worth paying attention to in Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause value and Burgundy rarely appear in the same sentence anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound found:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd enough depth to reward short-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis suggested drinking horizon begins around \u003cstrong\u003e2028+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBILL NANSON — “MAGNIFICENT”\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson’s reaction was even more direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe found the 2023:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautifully persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis summary?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MAGNIFICENT WINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a huge compliment for a Rully Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it fits exactly with the style of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut still precision. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90–92 Points — Burghound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Value — Burghound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBill Nanson — Burgundy Report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRully Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLes Cloux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCôte Chalonnaise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld vines planted in 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic vineyard management since 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay-limestone soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocated above Le Chapitre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 months in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight filtration before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerbena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleshy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious cellaring potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic white Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves proper food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-seared scallops are a perfect match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat’s cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine itself specifically suggests \u003cstrong\u003eComté or goat cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Guide Hachette recommends seared scallops. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eRULLY 1ER CRU. 1944 VINES. 92 BURGHOUND. TOP VALUE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon. Yellow fruit. Verbena. Minerality. Length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously smart white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Rully Premier Cru? The 2023 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux Blanc is an old-vine Chardonnay from vines planted in 1944 on classic clay-limestone soils. Organically managed and matured for 18 months in oak, it combines lemon, yellow fruit, verbena and floral detail with mineral intensity, broad texture, fresh acidity and a long, fine-bitter finish. 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Dark cherry and black fruits sit at the core, wrapped in \u003cstrong\u003esupple, velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and vibrant acidity. Savoury spice and earthy mineral characters emerge with air, adding complexity without overwhelming the purity of the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined and persistent, with dark berries, spice and fine tannins carrying through a beautifully poised finish. Domaine Matrot itself describes Santenots as producing complex wines that combine richness and structure with elegance, dominated by black fruits and broad, velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots – A Fascinating Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one of Burgundy's wonderful quirks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSantenots vineyard is actually located within the commune of Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Pinot Noir is grown here, the wine can be labelled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru Santenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a terroir capable of producing a more powerful and structured expression of Volnay while retaining the appellation's famous perfume and finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is exactly what makes Santenots so exciting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay elegance + Santenots depth and structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot's Santenots comes from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines averaging approximately 30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a cold maceration at around 10°C for three to six days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place naturally with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e over approximately 12–18 days, with extraction adjusted according to the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak – only 20% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by another three months in tank before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restrained use of new oak is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy where the barrel dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus remains firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir. Vineyard. Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot is based in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been in family hands for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many Burgundy lovers immediately associate Matrot with white Burgundy, its holdings also produce some seriously compelling Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Santenots is one of the most interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has followed environmentally conscious farming practices for decades, progressively eliminating chemical treatments and moving its vineyards to organic cultivation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 – A Serious Santenots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 has already attracted strong attention in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Revue du Vin de France awarded it 96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing a powerful, structured wine with dark cherry, strawberry, floral and spicy complexity, supported by substantial yet velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a serious endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also reinforces what makes this vineyard so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't delicate, lightweight Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine depth and structure here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath that power is the silky texture and elegance we want from great Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages, situated between \u003cstrong\u003ePommard and Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are renowned for their combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Fine Tannins • Earth • Spice • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantenots brings another dimension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore depth. More dark fruit. More structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet it remains beautifully refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Burgundy becomes seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're moving beyond generic Bourgogne and village-level Pinot Noir into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd not just any Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating vineyard technically situated in Meursault but capable of producing Pinot Noir under the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you've got:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-year-old vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months maturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a 2023 release that has received \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 from La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of $195\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is serious Burgundy, but it's also a compelling step into Premier Cru territory at a price well below many of the region's most famous names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Silky. Savoury. Elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay Santenots 1er Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e captures exactly what makes great Burgundy so addictive — fruit, structure and complexity, but above all, a genuine sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru. Santenots. Volnay. Domaine Matrot. $195 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb cellar-worthy Burgundy with the structure to evolve beautifully over the next 10–15 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru is a 90–92 point Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir from the famous Santenots terroir, geographically located within Meursault. Made from approximately 30-year-old vines and matured for 15 months in oak with only 10% new barrels, it combines black cherry and dark fruits with spice, mineral complexity, soft velvety tannins and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matrot Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479300436270,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023MatrotVolnaySantenots1erCru.png?v=1787282590"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-pommard-1er-cru-les-rugiens-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens | 95 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Pommard Premier Cru | One of Pommard's Greatest Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, structure and extraordinary mineral precision — serious Premier Cru Burgundy built for the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens. Domaine Faiveley. One of the benchmark terroirs of Pommard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A magnificent expression of Pommard — powerful and concentrated, yet remarkably fine, with ripe fruit, beautifully structured tannins and a thrilling mineral finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-red with excellent intensity and youthful brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and expressive with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, black raspberry and darker berry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with liquorice, summer flowers, bark, subtle oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, concentrated and beautifully structured. Ripe red and dark fruits drive the medium-to-full-bodied palate, with liquorice and savoury spice adding complexity. The tannins are substantial but impressively fine, giving the wine classic Pommard structure without heaviness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, energetic and mineral, with beautifully ripe fruit meeting a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esalty minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that carries through the persistent finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's Stuart Pigott praised the 2022 for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, structure and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, but importantly noted just how fine the tannins are for Pommard. He recommends drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2026 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens – One of Pommard's Greatest Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard doesn't have a single Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there are a handful of Premier Cru vineyards that have long been considered the village's greatest terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd right at the top sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003cstrong\u003eGrands Epenots and Clos des Epenots\u003c\/strong\u003e, Les Rugiens is widely regarded among Pommard's finest climats. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine purchased its approximately \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-hectare holding in 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vines now around \u003cstrong\u003e70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny Vineyard Holding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Pommard's Great Sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e from organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months in French oak – around one-third new.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat level of new oak is beautifully judged for a wine with this much fruit concentration and structure. It provides support and complexity without overwhelming the character of Les Rugiens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is quintessential serious Pommard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Fruit • Red Fruit • Liquorice • Spice • Fine Tannins • Salty Minerality • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy names carry the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the domaine has spent generations assembling an extraordinary collection of vineyards across Burgundy, with holdings throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's philosophy is focused firmly on allowing individual Burgundian climats to express their identity, using careful harvesting, gentle handling, French oak maturation and patient élevage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with a vineyard as distinguished as Les Rugiens, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard is one of Burgundy's most famous red wine villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the famously perfumed wines of neighbouring Volnay, Pommard traditionally produces Pinot Noir with greater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Dark Fruit • Earth • Tannin • Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the best Pommards aren't simply muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey combine that power with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Faiveley Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling specifically highlights the wine's combination of significant concentration and \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – An Outstanding Burgundy Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season was warm and dry, but Faiveley's technical team reported excellent potential alcohol levels of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e12.8–13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing them as textbook figures for modern Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result in Les Rugiens is a wine with substantial ripeness and concentration but without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck confit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's suggested pairings include \u003cstrong\u003egame stew, lamb shoulder, duck confit and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply because it says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Pommard's most revered climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 70-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.5-hectare Faiveley parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $290.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's unquestionably serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't everyday Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eone of Pommard's benchmark Premier Cru terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e, from one of Burgundy's great historic domaines, in an outstanding vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 95-point James Suckling review gets to the heart of the wine: \u003cstrong\u003epower and concentration combined with unusually fine tannins and a long, salty mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Structured. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb example of why the greatest Pommard Premier Crus can sit comfortably among the serious red wines of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points. Les Rugiens. Pommard Premier Cru. Domaine Faiveley. $290 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A serious cellar Burgundy — magnificent now with air, but potentially even more rewarding after another 5–10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Pommard Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens is a 95-point Pinot Noir from one of Pommard's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from organically grown grapes and matured for approximately 14 months in French oak, it combines ripe red fruit, black cherry, liquorice and floral complexity with remarkably fine tannins, powerful structure and a long saline-mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479331402030,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineFaiveleyPommard1erCru_LesRugiens.png?v=1787281387"},{"product_id":"domaine-dureuil-janthial-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-clos-des-argillieres-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières | 94 Point Old Vine Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 1942 Old Vines | Exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines, tiny production and serious Côte de Nuits pedigree — an extraordinary Burgundy from Vincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the more refined expressions of Nuits-Saint-Georges — power, purity and silky structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – La Revue du Vin De France | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound | 92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Old Vines, Finesse \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully refined Nuits-Saint-Georges — lifted cherry, raspberry and floral complexity wrapped around silky tannins, mineral energy and serious old-vine structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright mid-ruby with excellent clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted and beautifully detailed with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, raspberry, strawberry and brambly red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with dried rose, forest floor, white pepper, earth and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, energetic and wonderfully precise. Succulent cherry and raspberry fruit flows across the palate, supported by finely grained tannins and a distinct mineral backbone. There's classic Nuits-Saint-Georges structure here, but the overall impression is one of \u003cstrong\u003efinesse rather than brute force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, balanced and elegant, with red fruit, earth, spice and mineral notes lingering through a beautifully refined finish. Jasper Morris MW particularly praised its lifted cherry and raspberry fruit, balance and fine length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound – Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound highlights the wine's energy, mineral drive and serious structure, while Neal Martin found brambly red fruit, dried roses, strawberry, forest floor, white pepper and finely balanced tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières – Vines Planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes seriously exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDureuil-Janthial owns only around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated at \u003cstrong\u003ePrémeaux-Prissey in the southern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them around \u003cstrong\u003e80 years old at the time of the 2022 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's another fascinating detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits immediately beside the famous \u003cstrong\u003eClos de l'Arlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this tiny parcel some very serious neighbours. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard faces east and sits over \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils with substantial surface gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Australian importer Bibendum gives an even more precise description: \u003cstrong\u003epink Prémeaux marble beneath approximately 60cm of clay-rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat clay helps explain the name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it contributes to a wine with genuine depth and structure while retaining the mineral freshness and finesse that distinguishes this particular site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble sorted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore entering the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes undergo approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone week of cold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e before fermentation in conical wooden vats. Extraction is determined through daily tasting rather than following a fixed recipe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel – 50% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 months in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore bottling according to the lunar calendar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2022 vintage specifically, Vincent Dureuil used \u003cstrong\u003eno whole clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e and employed relatively gentle extraction because the skins were naturally thick and extraction came easily. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Dureuil-Janthial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of the most highly regarded growers working in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in \u003cstrong\u003eRully\u003c\/strong\u003e, his reputation has grown enormously as Burgundy collectors have discovered just how serious these wines can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this wine takes us north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInto the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd specifically into one of Burgundy's great red-wine appellations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is minuscule. Australian importer International Fine Wines reported receiving \u003cstrong\u003eless than three cases\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 2022 Clos des Argillières. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges is famous for producing Pinot Noir with genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure • Depth • Earth • Dark Fruit • Savouriness • Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Clos des Argillières shows a particularly refined side of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris calls it the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“lighter side of Nuits”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith succulent fruit, good tannin and an elegant finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly why this wine is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get Nuits-Saint-Georges structure without sacrificing perfume or finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle and mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If drinking young, around \u003cstrong\u003e45 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e will help the wine open. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.4-hectare holding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel + 6 months in tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$310.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly attractive in the Australian market. Current listings I found for the same 2022 are around \u003cstrong\u003e$339–385 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, making $310 look very sharp for a wine of this pedigree. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply expensive Burgundy carrying a famous appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eold-vine, tiny-production Premier Cru Burgundy from a genuinely exceptional grower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, it's built for the cellar. One specialist merchant suggests drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2028\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching its peak around \u003cstrong\u003e2038\u003c\/strong\u003e and continuing through approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2044\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Tiny Production. Premier Cru. Exceptional Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942 Vines. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru. 92 Burghound. $310 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely special cellar Burgundy — extremely limited and capable of evolving beautifully for the next 15–20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières is a tiny-parcel old-vine Pinot Noir from east-facing vines planted in 1942 beside Clos de l’Arlot. Hand picked, double sorted and matured for 12 months in barrel followed by six months in stainless steel, it combines cherry, raspberry, dried rose, forest-floor complexity and mineral freshness with silky tannins, elegant structure and serious cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dureuil Janthial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479357681966,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineDureuilJanthialNuitsSaintGeorges1erCru_ClosdesArgillieres.png?v=1787278473"},{"product_id":"xavier-monnot-volnay-1er-cru-clos-des-chenes-2021","title":"2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes | 93 Point Old Vine Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 93 Point Volnay Premier Cru | Old Vines Dating Back to 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, finesse and old-vine depth — a beautiful expression of one of Volnay's great Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes. Old vines. Limestone terroir. Classic Volnay elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Finesse \u0026amp; Old-Vine Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully refined Volnay — black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral complexity carried by supple fruit, fine structure and classic Côte de Beaune elegance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby-red with beautiful clarity and a delicate crimson edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfumed and finely detailed with \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry, blackberry and raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, peony, subtle spice and stony mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supple and beautifully balanced. Red and dark berry fruit flows through a medium-bodied palate, accompanied by floral complexity and fine-grained tannins. There's a lovely mineral backbone and freshness that keeps the wine precise and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, with dark cherry, violet, mineral notes and subtle oak spice lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral character and the way the wine remains balanced through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous describes a more reserved expression of the vineyard, with \u003cstrong\u003epeony, violet, dark berry and blue-fruit characters\u003c\/strong\u003e, grainy tannins and a distinctly structured finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes – One of Volnay's Great Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis one of the largest and most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards in Volnay, sitting between \u003cstrong\u003eTaille Pieds\u003c\/strong\u003e and the border with Monthélie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils contain a high proportion of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhich helps give Clos des Chênes its distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, finesse, freshness and generous fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is quintessential Volnay territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sheer concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Texture • Minerality • Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines Planted in 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the part I really love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot's parcel of Clos des Chênes contains two distinct generations of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the other half in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means a significant portion of the fruit for this wine came from vines approximately \u003cstrong\u003e85 years old at the 2021 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson of Burgundy Report specifically singled out those old 1936 vines when tasting the 2021, praising the wine's minerality, width and delicacy and describing it as a \u003cstrong\u003egreat Clos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious vineyard pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Xavier Monnot's approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo-acre parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e of Clos des Chênes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 reds were \u003cstrong\u003efully destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, which puts the focus firmly on the purity of the fruit rather than whole-bunch influence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clos des Chênes is matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30–35% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough new oak to add structure and complexity while allowing the perfume and delicacy of Volnay to remain front and centre. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 was a very different Burgundy vintage from the warmer years immediately preceding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost dramatically reduced the crop, while the cooler growing season produced wines with greater \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, perfume and classical proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot reported that some parcels produced only around half a normal crop. Despite the challenges, he found the finished wines balanced, with the reds generally lighter and more immediately approachable than in richer vintages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for Clos des Chênes, that appears to have worked beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Report noted that rather than producing the warmer, heavier style seen in some preceding years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“the delicacy of Volnay is restored in 21.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you want from great Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Xavier Monnot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot is based in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e, where his family has deep roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine was previously known as \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine René Monnier\u003c\/strong\u003e, after Xavier's grandfather. Following significant improvements in both vineyard and cellar, Xavier began bottling under his own name with the \u003cstrong\u003e2005 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the estate stretches across Burgundy, with Premier Cru holdings in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay and Maranges\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house style emphasises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity • Elegance • Complexity • Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Clos des Chênes is a terrific example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere neighbouring Pommard is generally associated with greater muscle and tannic structure, Volnay is famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Florals • Red Fruit • Silky Texture • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos des Chênes adds a little more generosity and structure without sacrificing that finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay perfume + Premier Cru depth + old-vine concentration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Burgundy's acidity and moderate structure make it particularly versatile with game birds, duck, mushrooms and truffle-based dishes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has virtually everything I want to see in serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines dating back to 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone-rich terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Volnay perfume and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$290.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, 2021 looks particularly suited to this vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of producing an oversized or overly ripe Pinot Noir, the cooler vintage has brought the focus back toward \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, freshness, minerality and delicacy\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd those \u003cstrong\u003e1936 vines\u003c\/strong\u003e bring another dimension entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious, cellar-worthy Burgundy with genuine history behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Mineral. Silky. Old Vine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully classical expression of Volnay — combining old-vine depth with the perfume, freshness and elegance that make this village so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points. Vines Dating to 1936. Volnay 1er Cru. $290 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb Premier Cru Burgundy to drink now with air or cellar confidently for another decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is a 93-point old-vine Pinot Noir from one of Volnay's most important Premier Cru vineyards. Xavier Monnot's two-acre parcel includes vines planted in 1936 and 1978 on limestone-rich soils. Matured for 12–14 months in French oak, it combines black cherry, blackberry and violet with mineral freshness, fine spice, supple tannins and classic Volnay finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Monnot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479366857006,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021XavierMonnotVolnay1erCru_ClosdesChenes.png?v=1787278033"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-chambolle-musigny-1er-cru-les-charmes-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes | Premier Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru | Exceptional Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, silk and extraordinary finesse — quintessential Chambolle-Musigny from one of its most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes. Domaine Faiveley. Pure Côte de Nuits elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Silk \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A captivating Chambolle-Musigny — perfumed red fruits, florals and spice wrapped in silky tannins, mineral freshness and extraordinary finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-red with youthful crimson highlights and beautiful clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely perfumed with \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by rose petals, peony, sweet spice and subtle smoky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, pure and wonderfully detailed. Red berry fruit flows through a finely structured palate with delicate spice and mineral complexity. The tannins are beautifully polished, while fresh acidity provides energy and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined and persistent, with red fruit, florals, spice and a saline mineral edge lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's style for Les Charmes is deliberately elegant and aromatic, reflecting the vineyard's relatively low-clay, pebbly soils. The wine is matured for \u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak, with approximately 40–50% new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 vintage produced particularly supple and sensual red Burgundies\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Faiveley's Premier Crus receiving around 50% new oak during élevage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy from a vineyard and producer combination capable of delivering extraordinary Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes – One of Chambolle-Musigny's Great Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esits in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Côte de Nuits' most revered villages for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is ideally positioned in the centre of the village, between the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eMusigny and Bonnes-Mares Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its southeast-facing exposition and relatively low-clay, pebbly soils contribute to a wine that Faiveley describes as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharming • Subtle • Delicate • Elegant • Aromatically Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's almost the perfect description of what great Chambolle-Musigny should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Chambolle-Musigny Is So Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e is famous for power and \u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e for structure, Chambolle-Musigny is renowned for something different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Chambolle can be hauntingly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry • Wild Strawberry • Cherry • Rose • Violet • Spice • Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky rather than muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine rather than imposing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed rather than powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't mistake finesse for lack of intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest Chambolle-Musignys can have extraordinary concentration beneath that delicate exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the village's benchmark Premier Cru sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Faiveley's \u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel in Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Côte de Nuits vineyards, the soils here contain very little clay, with only small traces through the pebbly surface layer. This contributes to the vineyard's lighter, more delicate and aromatic personality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40–50% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the remainder in second-fill barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine that combines the depth expected of Premier Cru Burgundy with the \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins and aromatic finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e that define Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy producers possess the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, Faiveley has evolved enormously in recent decades, combining its extraordinary collection of vineyards with increasingly precise vineyard management and winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder \u003cstrong\u003eErwan Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wines have moved towards greater \u003cstrong\u003epurity, openness and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the structure and longevity historically associated with the domaine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the reasons Faiveley is so compelling today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Burgundy pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecombined with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodern precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 growing season wasn't straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's Jérôme Flous described a season that swung between cool conditions and significant heat, with temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e30°C during harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. The domaine's ability to cool harvested fruit became particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting reds averaged around \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, with good volumes and a style described by Wine Advocate's William Kelley as \u003cstrong\u003esupple and sensual\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a village built around perfume and finesse, that's an exciting vintage profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few Pinot Noir addresses more famous than Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe village sits among some extraordinary neighbours in the Côte de Nuits, yet its wines have a personality all their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere other villages can emphasise power and tannin, Chambolle is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Florals • Silky Texture • Mineral Freshness • Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Les Charmes takes those characteristics and adds genuine Premier Cru depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Burgundy about beauty rather than brute force.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherry jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine where I'd avoid overpowering the perfume with excessively rich or spicy food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Burgundy be the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the style of Burgundy that explains why people become obsessed with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enormous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot trying to overwhelm you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then look at the pedigree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is undoubtedly serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you're buying into one of the Côte de Nuits' most famous villages, one of its important Premier Cru vineyards and one of Burgundy's historic domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the seductive side of great Burgundy — Pinot Noir built around perfume, texture and finesse rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points. Les Charmes. Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru. Domaine Faiveley. $365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A beautiful cellar Burgundy and a superb opportunity to experience serious Premier Cru Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes is a refined Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir from a southeast-facing parcel in the heart of the village between Musigny and Bonnes-Mares. Matured for 16 months in French oak, it combines fresh red fruit, raspberry, floral perfume, sweet spice and subtle smoke with silky tannins, mineral tension and a long elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479374786862,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineFaiveleyChambolle-Musigny1erCru_LesCharmes_debbfc21-45be-45dc-96c7-f0a42fb26413.png?v=1787277505"},{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-et-thierry-glantenay-1er-cru-les-brouillards-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026 Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards | 92 Point Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 92 Point Volnay Premier Cru | 50-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, silky texture and mineral finesse — a beautiful expression of Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Tiny yields. Indigenous yeast. Classic Côte de Beaune elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Purity \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully expressive Volnay — ripe redcurrant and crushed strawberry, fine tannins and wonderful mineral definition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-red with beautiful clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately expressive with \u003cstrong\u003eripe redcurrant, raspberry, crushed strawberry and wild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, subtle peppermint, bitter chocolate, cardamom and delicate earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, finely structured and beautifully harmonious. Pure red berry fruit sits at the centre, carried by \u003cstrong\u003efine tannins and excellent mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's concentration without heaviness and a wonderful combination of generosity and classical Volnay finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fresh and beautifully detailed, with raspberry, strawberry, subtle spice and mineral notes lingering over fine tannins. The 2023 received \u003cstrong\u003e90–92 points from The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which praised its open red-fruited bouquet, harmonious palate and fine minerality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother excellent result for a vineyard with a remarkably consistent critical record: the 2022 also received \u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 2020 earned \u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards – Classic Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Volnay Premier Cru lying towards the \u003cstrong\u003ePommard side of the appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat location helps explain the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou still get the perfume and elegance associated with Volnay, but there's also genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Savouriness • Tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay finesse with an extra layer of structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious vintages have been noted for ripe red fruits, florals, mineral character and enough tannin to reward cellaring, while retaining the delicacy that makes Volnay so compelling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the value proposition becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith extraordinarily low yields reported at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 hl\/ha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore fermentation for approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spends approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is matured on lees, undergoes malolactic fermentation and is bottled without filtration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully traditional Burgundy winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, only 20% new oak means the emphasis remains where it should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the vineyard and the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThierry Glantenay is one of those Burgundy growers worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine is based in \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Thierry producing wines from an impressive collection of terroirs across Volnay and Pommard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach is relatively restrained in the cellar. Rather than forcing extraction, the domaine has historically allowed fermentation itself to extract colour, flavour and tannin, with restrained pigeage and remontage and patient élevage in barrel. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Burgundy built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit • Terroir • Texture • Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than excessive winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere neighbouring Pommard tends toward greater power and structure, Volnay is famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Florals • Fine Tannins • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Brouillards brings a slightly more structured edge to that personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Pinot Noir with enough substance to age but enough perfume and generosity to be extremely seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Burgundy that comes alive with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously attractive Premier Cru Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny reported yields of 15 hl\/ha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months élevage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$245.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Premier Cru Volnay from mature vines and a respected grower, that's a compelling proposition in today's Burgundy market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly like is the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy built around sheer concentration or oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, crushed strawberry, perfume, fine tannins and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly the qualities that make great Volnay so seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the elegance of Volnay with enough structure and old-vine depth to make it a genuinely serious cellar proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate. 50-Year-Old Vines. Volnay 1er Cru. $245 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A beautiful Premier Cru Burgundy to enjoy with air now or cellar confidently for 10–15+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards is a 90–92 point old-vine Pinot Noir from approximately 50-year-old vines cropped at just 15 hl\/ha. Hand harvested, naturally fermented and matured for 16 months in French oak with only 20% new barrels, it combines raspberry, cherry, floral perfume and liquorice with fine tannins, mineral freshness and a long saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard et Thierry Glantenay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479387402542,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineBernardetThierryGlantenay1erCru_LesBrouillards.png?v=1787274361"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-grand-cru-mazis-chambertin-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru | 99 Point Grand Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 99 Point Grand Cru Burgundy | One of Faiveley's Greatest 2022 Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary concentration, breathtaking finesse and an almost endless finish — this is serious Grand Cru Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin. Old vines. Domaine Faiveley. One of the great terroirs of Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator | 95 Points – Decanter | 96 Points – The Wine Advocate | 96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Grand Cru Burgundy | Power, Precision \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A monumental Mazis-Chambertin — immense concentration and old-vine depth delivered with extraordinary precision, fine tannins and a finish that seems to go forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, brilliant ruby-crimson with remarkable intensity and youthful purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profound and complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, blackberry and dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, then revealing spiced plum, orange zest, peony, wet earth and exotic spice. There's a darker, ferrous and almost sanguine character underneath the fruit that is quintessentially serious Mazis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and powerful, yet astonishingly graceful. Layers of cherry, blackberry and dark plum flow across the palate with bright acidity, beautifully integrated oak and extraordinarily fine tannins. Despite the intensity, the wine retains remarkable precision and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumentally long. Fruit, spice, earth, iron and saline minerality continue to unfold through an exceptionally persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling awarded the bottled wine \u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its extraordinary concentration, precision, originality and exceptionally fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extraordinary critical lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate found the wine broad, enveloping and concentrated, with dark berries, spiced plum, orange zest and peony before a pure saline finish. Vinous likewise awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94–96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a suggested drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2052\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the score that really jumps off the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine initially received an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e99–100 points from barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Stuart Pigott describing tremendous concentration and brilliance combined with remarkable finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter bottling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished wine was praised for combining enormous depth and concentration with a surprisingly graceful medium-bodied palate and exceptionally fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the magic here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply huge Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's power delivered with finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we're at the very top of the Burgundy hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazis-Chambertin sits at the northern end of the great line of Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus, adjoining \u003cstrong\u003eClos de Bèze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley has substantial holdings here, spread across parcels in \u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Haut and Mazis-Bas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decanter reports approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.56 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the majority in Mazis-Haut. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir gives Mazis a distinctive combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower • Earth • Iron • Dark Fruit • Structure • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical director Jérôme Flous describes the vineyard's earthy character as \u003cstrong\u003eiron-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that ferrous quality is a recurring feature of the 2022. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines \u0026amp; Extraordinary Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's Mazis-Chambertin includes vines planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1945 • 1959 • 1974\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealongside a younger parcel replanted in 2020. The soils are shallow and formed from material washed down from the nearby combe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose older parcels are now serious old-vine territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is one of the reasons the wine can deliver such extraordinary concentration without simply relying on ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine vineyard depth underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling reports the finished wine coming from \u003cstrong\u003ethree parcels totalling around 1.4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, matured in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% New French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% Once-Used Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a substantial amount of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is Grand Cru fruit with more than enough concentration to absorb it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine isn't about oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about using élevage to frame the enormous depth and structure of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew producers have a Burgundy portfolio quite like \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the family has spent generations building extraordinary holdings throughout Burgundy, including some of the Côte d'Or's most celebrated Premier and Grand Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mazis-Chambertin is one of the stars of the red-wine portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine itself highlighted the extraordinary performance of the 2022 Mazis after its initial \u003cstrong\u003e99–100 point\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment, putting it in remarkable company among Faiveley's 2022 Grand Crus. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 has turned out to be an exceptional vintage for red Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable thing about the best wines is their combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipeness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Mazis has huge fruit concentration, but it's animated by bright acidity and extraordinarily fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's incredibly intense, but still unmistakably Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the great addresses for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazis-Chambertin sits among the legendary Grand Crus of Gevrey, alongside names including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatricières-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuchottes-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharmes-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazoyères-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, Burgundy isn't simply about grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about individual pieces of land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mazis has a personality all its own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Earthy. Ferrous. Deep. Long-lived.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagyu sirloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves serious food, but personally I'd keep things relatively simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Burgundy at this level should be the centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not rush this bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous suggests \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2052\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Burghound recommends \u003cstrong\u003e2037+\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decanter believes it should improve for at least another two decades after its first three to five years in bottle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd be very comfortable cellaring this for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–25+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening young, give it serious air and use a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you only have one bottle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut it away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely different level of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the package:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines dating back to 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$850.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is serious wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, your \u003cstrong\u003e$850 RRP is right around current Australian retail positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, with one Australian marketplace listing the 2022 at \u003cstrong\u003e$833\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, this is a \u003cstrong\u003e99-point Grand Cru Burgundy from old vines in one of Gevrey-Chambertin's legendary vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the structure to develop for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Profound. Precise. Monumentally long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those bottles that demonstrates exactly why the greatest Burgundy commands such extraordinary respect — immense concentration without heaviness, power without brutality and extraordinary finesse despite its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points. Grand Cru. Mazis-Chambertin. Domaine Faiveley. $850 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuine collector's Burgundy — cellar it, be patient, and let one of Faiveley's greatest 2022 reds reveal itself over the next two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Grand Cru Burgundy? The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is a 95-point Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir from a 1.56-hectare Faiveley holding across Mazis-Haut and Mazis-Bas, with old vines dating back to 1930–1945. Organically farmed and matured for 16–18 months in French oak, it combines cherry and red fruit with spice, iron-rich earthy complexity, smooth tannins, serious depth and a long, powerful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479419187502,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineFaiveleyGrandCruMazis-Chambertin_1.png?v=1787275046"},{"product_id":"brokenwood-graveyard-vineyard-shiraz-2023","title":"2023 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz | 99 Point Hunter Valley Icon","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 99 Point Australian Icon | One of the Greatest Graveyard Shiraz Releases Ever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian Shiraz legend — breathtaking purity, effortless power and extraordinary length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted in 1968. 99 Halliday. 98 Wine Front. One of Australia's great collectible wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – The Wine Front | 98 Points Ken Gargett | 98 Points Ray Jordan | 98 Points Shanteh Wale | 97 Points JamesSuckling.com | 97+ Points The Wine Advocate | 97 points The R Review \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Hunter Valley Shiraz | Power, Purity \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of the great Graveyard releases — profound yet effortless, with magnificent fruit, ultra-fine tannins and the structure to evolve for decades.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep crimson-red with vibrant purple hues, immediately showing the youth, purity and energy of this exceptional vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely fragrant with \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, raspberry, plum and bramble fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, red spice, graphite, tobacco, earth, olive and subtle savoury complexity. Despite its concentration, there's nothing heavy or overripe about the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the 2023 becomes extraordinary. Medium-bodied in classic Hunter Valley fashion, yet carrying enormous depth and intensity. Layers of red, blue and black fruits flow across the palate with remarkable ease, supported by perfectly judged natural acidity and \u003cstrong\u003esilky, ultra-fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, seamless and persistent. Dark fruit, spice and savoury Hunter characters continue through a finish of extraordinary balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003epower without weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Shanteh Wale, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is an extraordinary wall of critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Toni Paterson calls the 2023 a benchmark for the Hunter Valley and a wine worthy of any serious collection. Gary Walsh at The Wine Front went even further, describing it as \u003cstrong\u003eone of the finest young Shiraz wines he has tasted\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCould This Be the Greatest Graveyard Ever Made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not marketing hyperbole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate's Erin Larkin places the 2023 alongside the brilliant \u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e, writing that the 2018 had been the finest Graveyard made to that point but suggesting the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 may eventually surpass it\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrokenwood itself places the wine in the company of celebrated Graveyard vintages including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1986 • 1998 • 2014 • 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's remarkable company. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Graveyard Vineyard – An Australian Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in \u003cstrong\u003e1968\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the Graveyard Vineyard was planted at Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, divided into 11 distinct blocks, with the original Shiraz genetics preserved within the vineyard. Its \u003cstrong\u003eheavy clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally produce low yields and intensely flavoured fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine labelled \u003cstrong\u003eGraveyard Vineyard Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e appeared in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt subsequently became one of Australia's most recognised single-vineyard wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its status has only grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangton's 1st Classified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraveyard Vineyard Shiraz was included in the \u003cstrong\u003einaugural Langton's Classification in 1991\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has now been elevated to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st Classified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe highest tier of the current Langton's Classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat places Graveyard in the same elite classification tier as Australian icons including \u003cstrong\u003ePenfolds Grange, Henschke Hill of Grace, Mount Mary Quintet and Wendouree Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply one of the Hunter Valley's great wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of Australia's great wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was produced from extremely low-yielding old vines grown on the Graveyard Vineyard's heavy clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was challenging. La Niña brought Brokenwood extraordinary rainfall through 2022, but conditions eventually cleared and the old-vine blocks were harvested between \u003cstrong\u003e17 and 20 February 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late harvest allowed the fruit to achieve superb tannin ripeness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-day cold soak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 day fermentation at 23–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand maturation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% French oak – only 15% new.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last number is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a wine built around expensive new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's built around the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak sits quietly underneath the fruit, allowing Graveyard's extraordinary character to remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% Alcohol – Power Without Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most impressive things about the 2023 is the alcohol:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a crucial part of understanding great Hunter Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Barossa Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine doesn't need enormous ripeness or alcohol to create intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Graveyard delivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Savouriness • Fine Tannins • Natural Acidity • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity comes from the vineyard and the old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunter Valley Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunter Valley, New South Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Hunter Shiraz has a personality unlike almost anything else in Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its best, it's medium-bodied rather than massive, with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed \u0026amp; Dark Fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Graveyard captures that regional identity beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling awarded it \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the wine's balance, length, fresh blackberry fruit, silky finish and ultra-fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Bucco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-aged rib-eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrokenwood specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003eOsso Bucco or slow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis belongs in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRay Jordan gives the wine a drinking window through \u003cstrong\u003e2055\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Shanteh Wale sees at least another two decades of development ahead. The Wine Front lists \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2049+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those rare Australian reds where buying several bottles makes enormous sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne for now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne at 10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne at 20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd potentially beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply another highly rated Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ken Gargett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Ray Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Shanteh Wale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric vineyard planted in 1968\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangton's 1st Classified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 15% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecades of cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$375.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly striking because Brokenwood currently lists the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz at $500 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$375\u003c\/strong\u003e, this becomes a seriously compelling opportunity to buy one of Australia's great collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scores are phenomenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pedigree stretches back decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what makes the 2023 really exciting is the possibility that we're looking at something even greater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA future benchmark for Graveyard itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Effortless. Silky. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is Hunter Valley Shiraz at the absolute highest level — a wine of extraordinary purity and refinement that deserves its place alongside Australia's greatest reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Halliday. 98 Wine Front. Four 98-Point Reviews. Langton's 1st Classified. $375 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 A genuine Australian icon and potentially one of the greatest Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz releases ever produced. Secure it for the cellar while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brokenwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52485444141358,"sku":"LV-BROKENWOOD-GRAVEYARD-2023-750ML","price":375.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023BrokenwoodGraveyardVineyardShiraz99PointHunterValleyIcon.png?v=1790220125"},{"product_id":"cigliuti-serraboella-barbaresco-2021","title":"2021 Cigliuti Serraboella Barbaresco | 97 Point Old Vine Nebbiolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 97 Point Barbaresco | One of the Most Underrated Great Wines of Piedmont\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65-year-old vines. One of Neive's great crus. Extraordinary Nebbiolo from a tiny family estate that deserves far greater recognition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous | 94 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Single-Vineyard Barbaresco | Power, Perfume \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If there is a seriously great Piedmont wine that remains under the radar, this is it. Serraboella has the vineyard pedigree, old vines, critical acclaim and longevity of far more expensive Barbaresco.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e I checked the current reviews: the 2021 is \u003cstrong\u003e97 Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Vinous and 94 Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than 95 Wine Spectator. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-garnet with the translucent beauty of great Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and wonderfully complex, moving through \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, cherry and dark red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e into pressed flowers, sweet herbs, cedar, leather, incense and liquorice. There's a distinctly mineral quality underneath the fruit that becomes increasingly apparent with air. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet remarkably refined. Concentrated red fruit sits within a framework of \u003cstrong\u003enoble, compact tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, vibrant acidity and savoury complexity. The structure is serious, but there's tremendous purity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mineral and persistent, with red fruit, herbs, spice and a wonderful saline character carrying through the finish. Jeb Dunnuck's review specifically highlights the wine's broader tannins, mineral character and pleasing saltiness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck's Audrey Frick sees the wine drinking beautifully for \u003cstrong\u003e20 years or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Wine Spectator gives a window of \u003cstrong\u003e2027–2042\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerraboella – One of Neive's Great Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the key to understanding why I think this wine is so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerraboella.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated on the eastern side of \u003cstrong\u003eNeive\u003c\/strong\u003e, Serraboella is today regarded as one of the most admired crus in the Barbaresco zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd few families are more closely connected with it than \u003cstrong\u003eCigliuti\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine itself credits Renato Cigliuti as one of the people principally responsible for bringing Serraboella to prominence. For decades, Serraboella and Cigliuti were virtually synonymous; Renato was the first producer to put the vineyard name on his label in the 1970s and remained the only one doing so for roughly 30 years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's genuine history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis isn't a producer who arrived after the vineyard became famous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigliuti helped make Serraboella famous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65-Year-Old Nebbiolo Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 comes from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 hectares of 65-year-old Nebbiolo vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eplanted at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthwest exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eon Serraboella's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcareous soils.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination gives the wine both intensity and structure, but importantly also the mineral freshness and longevity that define serious Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e580 cases annually.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is genuine small-production Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigliuti doesn't need to overwork fruit of this quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Serraboella undergoes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 days of fermentation and maceration in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e before an extended maturation of around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein predominantly \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented by French oak tonneaux. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an approach that allows the vineyard to remain at the centre of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Nebbiolo with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit • Perfume • Tannin • Minerality • Savouriness • Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than simply oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigliuti – One of Piedmont's Most Underrated Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a producer more people should know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cigliuti family has deep roots in Neive, but it was \u003cstrong\u003eRenato Cigliuti who began estate bottling in 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the domaine is run by his daughters \u003cstrong\u003eClaudia and Silvia Cigliuti\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing a family connection with this land that stretches back generations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerraboella is the flagship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family's identity and the vineyard are inseparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet Cigliuti still doesn't have anything like the international recognition—or pricing—of the most fashionable names of Barolo and Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly why I think this wine represents such an opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Underrated Wine in Piedmont?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a big statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut look at what you're actually getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65-year-old Nebbiolo vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerraboella Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily estate that pioneered Serraboella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship wine of the domaine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 580 cases produced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20+ years ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$190.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the context of what collectors now pay for elite Piedmont, that combination is seriously compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 – An Outstanding Piedmont Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage has given this wine a particularly impressive combination of concentration, structure and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni awarded it \u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, finding the wine deep, polished and intense, with dark fruit, incense, leather, liquorice and mocha, while cautioning that its youthful tannins demand some patience. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck went even higher:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review emphasises the wine's depth, noble structure, ripe tannins and mineral\/saline character and predicts it will drink beautifully for \u003cstrong\u003e20 years or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bottle to buy for both the table \u003cstrong\u003eand the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with white truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Parmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigliuti itself recommends roast and braised red meats, game, truffle dishes and mature cheeses. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are wines that are expensive because they're great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there are wines that are expensive because everyone already knows they're great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigliuti Serraboella hasn't reached that second category yet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes it so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerraboella is a great vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigliuti has been intimately connected with it for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine can age for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics are telling us exactly how good the 2021 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Vinous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Wine Spectator.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet the RRP remains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$190.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a flagship, single-vineyard Barbaresco of this quality and provenance, that's outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're buying names such as \u003cstrong\u003eGaja, Bruno Giacosa, Roagna, Produttori del Barbaresco or Sottimano\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cigliuti deserves to be on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you're building a Piedmont cellar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'd be putting this away by the six-pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Perfumed. Mineral. Structured. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Cigliuti Serraboella Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the type of wine I love finding — a genuinely great bottle whose reputation and price have not yet caught up with its quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points. 65-Year-Old Vines. Serraboella Cru. $190 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 One of the most underrated great wines of Piedmont — and a Barbaresco I suspect will look like exceptional buying in another decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Barbaresco? The 2021 Cigliuti Serraboella Barbaresco is a 97-point old-vine Nebbiolo from the celebrated Serraboella MGA in Neive, Piedmont. Produced from approximately 65-year-old southwest-facing vines on calcareous soils, it combines raspberry, cherry and pressed flowers with cedar, leather, liquorice, spice and saline minerality, supported by noble tannins and exceptional long-term cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cigliuti Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52496652960046,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021CigliutiSerraboellaBarbaresco.png?v=1787636121"},{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-barolo-coste-di-rose-2022","title":"2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose | 96 Point Single Vineyard Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Single-Vineyard Barolo | One of Barolo's Best-Kept Secrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose petals, red cherry and silky tannins — an extraordinarily elegant Barolo from a remarkable vineyard of almost pure sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose. 47-day maceration. Large Slavonian oak. Pure Vajra elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Single-Vineyard Barolo | Perfume, Elegance \u0026amp; Silky Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of the most seductive wines in the Vajra range — intensely perfumed, beautifully mineral and remarkably graceful, with the sandy soils of Coste di Rose giving Nebbiolo extraordinary finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-garnet with beautiful transparency and youthful vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally fragrant, opening with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, amarena cherry, cranberry, strawberry and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by violet and delicate florals. With air come sweet spices, dark chocolate, nutmeg, clove, white pepper, fresh mint and orange zest. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, long and beautifully elegant. Juicy red and dark fruits are carried by lively acidity and a distinctive fine-grained tannin structure. There's excellent concentration, but Coste di Rose never feels heavy — the overriding impression is one of \u003cstrong\u003epurity, perfume and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and mineral-driven, with red fruit, citrus and a beautiful crushed-limestone character lingering through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's review particularly highlights the wine's floral character, crunchy red fruit and rose petals, with \u003cstrong\u003echalky yet silky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Wine Advocate's Monica Larner describes the 2022 as taut and elegant, with rose, violet, orange and cassis characters and greater structure than Coste di Rose typically displays. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose – One of Barolo's Best-Kept Secrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where this wine becomes fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis a small MGA within the \u003cstrong\u003eComune di Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting on a steep slope running from Bosco della Fava towards the border with Monforte d'Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its geology is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the vineyard sits an approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive-Metre-High Dune of Arenarie di Diano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—a dramatic reminder of just how sandy this vineyard is. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese soils are fundamental to the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere heavier clay-rich Barolo vineyards can produce more muscular and imposing Nebbiolo, Coste di Rose's sand contributes something completely different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilkiness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra itself describes the vineyard as producing distinctive notes of \u003cstrong\u003echerry, rose petals, mint and sweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, with silky tannins and a juicy palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pretty Side of Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think Barolo has to be enormous, tannic and difficult when young, Coste di Rose is a wonderful counterargument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most immediately seductive of Vajra's single-vineyard Barolos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sandy soils give the Nebbiolo an almost ethereal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Barolo built around \u003cstrong\u003ebeauty rather than brute force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the vineyard is sustainably and organically certified. Vajra has been committed to organic farming principles since Aldo Vajra began adopting them in \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27 September 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand underwent an extraordinary level of selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were sorted manually:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst — directly on the vine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond — as whole bunches on the sorting table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird — berry by berry after destemming.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes one of the numbers I love about this wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e47 Days of Maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith submerged cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's traditional, serious Barolo winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd maturation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 Months in Large 25hl Slavonian Oak Casks.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot small new-oak barrels designed to dominate the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge traditional casks allow the Nebbiolo and vineyard to remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra – One of Barolo's Benchmark Families\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdvajra.it\/en\/barolo-docg-coste-di-rose?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has become one of the reference-point estates of modern Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's particularly compelling about Vajra is the balance between tradition and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't old-fashioned wines in the sense of being rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor are they modern Barolos overwhelmed by oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the focus is on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Freshness • Vineyard • Fine Tannin • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Coste di Rose might be the most seductive example of that philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – Low Yields, Serious Concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was warm and dry, but cooler September conditions arrived at exactly the right time for Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra describes the vintage as producing \u003cstrong\u003elow yields but vibrant, flavourful and juicy wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important for Coste di Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard naturally tends toward delicacy and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage gives it an additional layer of \u003cstrong\u003estructure and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, without sacrificing its signature elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate specifically notes that the 2022 is a little more structured and powerful than Coste di Rose typically is. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with white truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking young, I'd give this \u003cstrong\u003eat least an hour or two in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve it in a large Burgundy or Nebbiolo glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be the \u003cstrong\u003emost immediately seductive of Vajra's cru Barolos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose MGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary sandy Arenarie di Diano terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-sorted fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e47-day maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 months in large Slavonian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$155.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is seriously good buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, Vajra's Australian importer currently lists the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Coste di Rose at $164 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another Australian retailer has it at $165. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo at \u003cstrong\u003e$155\u003c\/strong\u003e, the value proposition is even stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd compared with the prices now being asked for many single-vineyard Barolos, this looks exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't merely a step up from Albe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a completely different expression of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe gives you classic blended Barolo character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose gives you terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes single-vineyard Barolo so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Ethereal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those wines that shows Barolo doesn't need enormous power to be profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 James Suckling. 95 Wine Advocate. Single-Vineyard Barolo. $155 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 One of Barolo's best-kept-secret vineyards and, at this price, one of the most compelling wines in the entire G.D. Vajra range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52497431167278,"sku":"LV-GDV-CDR-BAROLO-2024","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021G.D.VajraBaroloCostediRose_5b348819-547d-499e-9932-f340ebe3fcff.webp?v=1787640258"},{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-barolo-ravera-2022","title":"2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera | 96+ Point Single Vineyard Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96+ Point Single-Vineyard Barolo | One of the Great Crus of Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, minerality and electric energy — the more structured and profound side of G.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera. Novello. Single-vineyard Nebbiolo. A Barolo built for the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Single-Vineyard Barolo | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A serious, mineral-driven Barolo — dark cherry, iron, graphite and florals wrapped around powerful tannins and remarkable energy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant medium ruby-garnet with the transparency and luminosity of great Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initially restrained, then gradually unfolding to reveal \u003cstrong\u003efresh cherry, dried flowers, hibiscus and orange peel\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside graphite, iron, sandalwood, herbs and earthy mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e More powerful and structured than Vajra's Coste di Rose, with broader shoulders and a firmer tannin profile. Cherry and red fruit sit within a framework of \u003cstrong\u003eiron, graphite and mineral depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, while vibrant acidity gives the wine tremendous energy and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, firm and mineral, with dried flowers, orange peel, spice and ferrous notes lingering alongside beautifully defined Nebbiolo tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck's Audrey Frick awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly highlighting its depth, firm tannins, mineral richness and combination of fresh cherry, graphite and iron. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling found a beautifully aromatic wine with \u003cstrong\u003etea, hibiscus, orange rind, sandalwood and dried flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by an ethereal quality of fruit and a strong tannin backbone. His recommendation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter from 2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious cellar Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera – One of the Great Vineyards of Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis widely regarded as the most important single vineyard in the \u003cstrong\u003eComune di Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the south-western part of the Barolo zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra's parcels lie within the vineyard's southern amphitheatre, at approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300–380 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geology is particularly complex, with \u003cstrong\u003eTortonian marls intermingling with Serravallian sandstone and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat complexity helps create a Barolo with a very different personality from Vajra's Coste di Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Coste di Rose is about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume and silk\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ravera is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure. Minerality. Energy. Longevity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Electric Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiuseppe Vaira's description of Ravera captures its personality beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe says he's fascinated by the vineyard's \u003cstrong\u003e“indomitable personality”\u003c\/strong\u003e, comparing its crisp, direct and electric character to the sound of a \u003cstrong\u003eTelecaster guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a brilliant way to think about this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something almost electrically charged about great Ravera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't soft, immediately seductive Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt demands attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera vs Coste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two Vajra cru Barolos make a fascinating comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is the prettier wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose petals\u003cbr\u003eRed cherry\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry\u003cbr\u003eSandy soils\u003cbr\u003eSilky tannins\u003cbr\u003ePerfume \u0026amp; finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e is the more structured wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarker cherry\u003cbr\u003eGraphite\u003cbr\u003eIron\u003cbr\u003eHerbs\u003cbr\u003eFirmer tannins\u003cbr\u003eMineral energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's one of the great things about buying single-vineyard Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely different wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – Ravera Shines in a Warm Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRavera is becoming increasingly fascinating in the context of warmer Piedmont vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elevation and location help retain freshness, giving the vineyard an ability to preserve \u003cstrong\u003etension, acidity and structure even during warmer growing seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Ravera a particularly compelling vineyard for the future of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2022 demonstrates why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the warmth of the vintage, the wine remains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck's review specifically emphasises the wine's \u003cstrong\u003efirmer tannins, mineral depth and richness\u003c\/strong\u003e, while James Suckling praises its unique balance and ethereal fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra – One of Barolo's Benchmark Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdvajra.it\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has become one of the reference-point family estates of modern Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's particularly impressive is how clearly the individual vineyards speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the complete, traditional blended expression of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you perfume and silky elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you structure, minerality and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then \u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the range into another expression again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what great producers do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey don't make every vineyard taste the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey let the site speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're drinking it young, I'd give it \u003cstrong\u003eat least two hours in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter still?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut it in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Vajra Barolo I'd be particularly inclined to cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2046\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile James Suckling believes the wine will be better from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd have no hesitation putting this away for \u003cstrong\u003e10–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannin, acidity and mineral structure are all there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera MGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-elevation vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex marl, sandstone and clay terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20+ year cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single-vineyard Barolo of this pedigree, from a producer of Vajra's quality, that's compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here's the important distinction if you're deciding between the Vajra wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe – $112\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value play. Classic, approachable Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose – $155\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seductive one. Perfumed, silky and immediately beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera – $199\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe serious one.\u003c\/strong\u003e More powerful, mineral and structured, with the architecture to evolve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf I were buying Vajra for the cellar, \u003cstrong\u003eRavera would be very high on my list\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Electric. Age-worthy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant demonstration of the serious side of Nebbiolo — combining the perfume and transparency of Barolo with iron, graphite, structure and extraordinary mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Jeb Dunnuck. 95 James Suckling. Ravera. $199 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb single-vineyard Barolo for the cellar — give it time and this could become something very special.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52497578688814,"sku":"LV-GDV-RAV-BAROLO-2024","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021G.D.VajraBaroloRavera.webp?v=1787641731"},{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-barolo-bricco-delle-viole-2020","title":"2020 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole | 98 Point Flagship Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 98 Point Flagship Barolo | One of G.D. Vajra's Greatest Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines dating to 1931. Barolo's highest historic vineyard. 57-day maceration. An extraordinary expression of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pinnacle of the G.D. Vajra range — perfume, power, minerality and breathtaking finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 96 Points – Vinous | 96 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 95 Points – Decanter | 95 Points – The Wine Advocate | 95 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship Single-Vineyard Barolo | Perfume, Precision \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The complete Vajra Barolo — old vines, extreme altitude, extraordinary perfume and chiselled tannins combining in a wine of remarkable depth without weight.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2020 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18\/20 – Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary wall of critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck called the 2020 one of the most complete wines he had tasted from Vajra, awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e and highlighting its combination of concentration, velvety texture and an almost weightless quality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole – The Flagship of G.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the vineyard at the heart of G.D. Vajra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterally:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Hill of Violets.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra describes it as one of Barolo's historic vineyards and the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest and closest to the Alps\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400–480 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitting on the western ridge of the village of Barolo, its south-facing slopes enjoy an extraordinary amount of sunlight, with early sunrise and late sunset combined with dramatic day-night temperature variation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the vines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome date back to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1931.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious old-vine Nebbiolo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Barolo Defined by Altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBricco delle Viole has a personality all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elevation and dramatic diurnal temperature variation help preserve the perfume and freshness of Nebbiolo even as the grapes reach full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine defined by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry \u0026amp; Kirsch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Barolo built around sheer muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity, energy and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra itself describes Bricco delle Viole as producing profound Barolo with \u003cstrong\u003ebright aromatics, chiselled tannins and subtle minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luminous ruby-garnet with remarkable clarity and the transparent beauty of mature-vine Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinary perfume. \u003cstrong\u003eViolet, dried rose, kirsch and wild raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge first, followed by blood orange, sweet herbs, tea leaf, white pepper, lavender and subtle mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated yet almost weightless. Cherry and raspberry fruit is carried by vibrant acidity and beautifully chiselled Nebbiolo tannins. There's serious structure underneath, but everything feels precise, elegant and extraordinarily composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and detailed, with cherry, wild berries, flowers, citrus and mineral notes continuing long after the wine leaves the palate. Vajra's own description emphasises the wine's finesse, youthful tannins and very long ageing potential. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57 Days on Skins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper Barolo winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was harvested across three separate picking days in October 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came an extraordinary level of selection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst — manually in the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond — whole bunches on the sorting table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird — individual berries after destemming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place traditionally in Vajra's custom-designed vertical vats with gentle extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57 DAYS OF MACERATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunder submerged cap. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious traditional Nebbiolo territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd maturation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e28 Months in Large Slavonian Oak Casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003e25 and 50 hectolitres\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo attempt to bury this extraordinary vineyard beneath small new-oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo. Vineyard. Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 – A Remarkable Barolo Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG.D. Vajra describes 2020 as one of the \u003cstrong\u003elongest growing seasons of the decade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite early budbreak, the season slowed through spring and summer, ultimately resulting in a late harvest and a vegetative cycle estimated at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e213 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine identifies \u003cstrong\u003egreat aromatics, varietal authenticity and gorgeous tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e as the signatures of the vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Bricco delle Viole seems to have captured those qualities perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni awarded it \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting dark cherry, kirsch, blood orange, spice and lavender while praising its sublime balance. James Suckling also awarded \u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e, finding power and vertical structure wrapped around fine mineral tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe G.D. Vajra Flagship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe\u003c\/strong\u003e is the extraordinary-value introduction to Vajra Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you perfume, sand and silky elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you structure, iron and mineral power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole is the flagship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous explicitly identifies it as Vajra's flagship Barolo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you taste it, you understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the perfume of Coste di Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure and energy of Ravera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's another dimension here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleteness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's precisely what Jeb Dunnuck picked up when awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Wine Built for Decades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be fooled by the perfume and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious cellar Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator recommends \u003cstrong\u003e2027–2048\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Jeb Dunnuck expects the wine to age slowly over the next \u003cstrong\u003etwo to three decades\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily cellar this for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–25+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening one now, give it plenty of air and a large glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you only have one bottle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellar it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with white truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the wine that brings the entire Vajra story together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole MGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400–480 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Barolo's highest historic vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines dating back to 1931\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-sorted fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57-day maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e28 months in large Slavonian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e98-point flagship Barolo from historic vines dating back to 1931\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the bottle I'd put at the \u003cstrong\u003etop of the Vajra range\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Liquid Vibe site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply because it has the highest score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it has everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd decades of life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Profound. Mineral. Weightless. Complete.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the great wines of the Vajra estate and a beautiful demonstration of what elite Barolo can achieve: \u003cstrong\u003eenormous depth without heaviness and serious structure without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Jeb Dunnuck. 96 James Suckling. 96 Vinous. Vines Dating to 1931. $199 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 At $199, this is one of the standout buys in the entire Vajra collection — a genuine flagship Barolo that belongs in any serious Piedmont cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. 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One of Meursault's greatest Premier Crus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous | 95 Points – The World of Fine Wine | 94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025 | Gold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Meursault | Minerality, Power \u0026amp; Extraordinary Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A profound expression of Perrières — concentrated orchard fruit, citrus and stone wrapped around tremendous mineral tension, precision and a finish that just keeps going.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Sarah Marsh, The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – VertdeVin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant rating clarification:\u003c\/strong\u003e the published critic reviews are \u003cstrong\u003e96 Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95 Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than fixed 96 and 95 scores. The Château itself lists the 2023 at 96 from Jasper Morris. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières – One of the Greatest Premier Crus in Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to get excited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are Premier Cru vineyards, and then there are sites whose reputations transcend their official classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits firmly in the latter camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of great white Burgundy, it is one of the benchmark terroirs of Meursault — a vineyard prized for combining the village's natural richness with something altogether more chiselled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality. Tension. Precision. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault regards Perrières as one of its finest parcels and describes the wine through two words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Minerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what makes Perrières so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant pale yellow-gold with youthful green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003elemon, citrus blossom, white peach, pear and nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by acacia flowers, crushed stone, subtle spice and beautifully integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet wonderfully precise. Layers of orchard fruit and citrus build across the palate, but the defining feature is the extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emineral tension and stony precision\u003c\/strong\u003e running underneath. There's weight without heaviness and richness without sacrificing energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, saline and mineral. Citrus, nectarine and stone continue to reverberate long after the wine leaves the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris found multiple layers waiting to emerge and particularly praised the way the vineyard's stony character gives precision to the weight of fruit. Neal Martin found substantially greater minerality here than in the Château's Charmes-Dessus, with orange pith, nectarine and a finish that continues to tingle after the wine has gone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault owns approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.12 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcel sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-slope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith an:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast \/ South-East exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic Limestone.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat hard limestone is fundamental to the personality of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply rich Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limestone provides the wine with a backbone of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's what separates great Perrières from richer but less mineral expressions of Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château's Perrières comes from two parcels in \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières Dessus\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 and 55 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Chardonnay vines in a terroir of this quality can deliver tremendous depth without needing excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see that combination throughout the critical reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the \u003cstrong\u003eenergy and mineral structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that critics keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Château de Meursault's own Perrières holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in barrel for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore maturation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn lees for 15–19 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2023, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks reports approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough to add texture and complexity without obscuring the mineral identity of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Chardonnay from a vineyard of this calibre, the terroir needs to remain the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-meursault.com\/en\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the historic names of Burgundy and today possesses an extraordinary collection of vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts estate-grown portfolio encompasses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 appellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith its own vineyards farmed organically. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits right at the top of its white Burgundy holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critical performance of the 2023 shows just how serious the wine has become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of concentration and freshness in the best 2023 white Burgundies is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Perrières appears to have delivered exactly what you'd hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Marsh:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Gold Medals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive degree of agreement from very different judging environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières vs Classic Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your image of Meursault is broad, buttery and heavily oaked Chardonnay, Perrières can completely reset the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there's richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut great Perrières is more about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchard Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Meursault with a mineral spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's why serious Burgundy drinkers become obsessed with this vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbot with beurre blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBresse chicken with morels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003elangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBresse poultry with morels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin gives the 2023 a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027–2044.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château itself suggests approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of cellaring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this stage, I'd be inclined to either give it plenty of air or, preferably, put it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral structure and concentration suggest this could become seriously impressive with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeursault Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrime mid-slope position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–19 months élevage on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not inexpensive Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't ordinary Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the benchmark Premier Cru terroirs of Meursault — from mature vines, in an outstanding release that has attracted serious critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for anyone who loves Chardonnay with \u003cstrong\u003epower AND minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly where things get interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Saline. Precise. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Perrières\u003c\/strong\u003e is a magnificent expression of one of Burgundy's great Chardonnay terroirs — combining the depth and generosity of Meursault with the stony tension and extraordinary length that define Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94–96 Inside Burgundy. 95 World of Fine Wine. Two Gold Medals. Perrières 1er Cru. $365 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely serious white Burgundy for the cellar — and one of the standout Chardonnay additions to a premium Burgundy collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Meursault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499229245742,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/chateau-de_meursault_perrieres_shopify_matched.png?v=1787647508"},{"product_id":"bondar-hope-springs-eternal-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay | 95+ Point Adelaide Hills Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95+ Point Chardonnay | Bondar's New Ultra-Premium Adelaide Hills Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-altitude Chardonnay from over 500 metres — intense, tightly coiled and built to become something seriously special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard. Lobethal. Just three barriques. An extraordinary new chapter for Bondar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | Precision, Texture \u0026amp; Electric Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A tiny-production Chardonnay of remarkable intensity and tension — cool-climate fruit, tightly wound acidity and exceptional length from one of Bondar's most ambitious projects yet.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with brilliant green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool and restrained at first, gradually revealing \u003cstrong\u003enectarine, lemon and green pear\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by stone-fruit kernel, fig leaf, subtle oak spice and delicate nutty complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly coiled and beautifully structured. There's plenty of fruit and texture here, but the driving force is the wine's \u003cstrong\u003epowerful natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nectarine, citrus and pear meet fine pithy texture, subtle creaminess and restrained oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, precise and energetic. Citrus and stone fruit carry through with nutty complexity and an impressive line of acidity that suggests this will become significantly more expressive with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Ellis awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e95+ points for Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its impressive length and tightly coiled acidity, and suggesting a little time will bring out its best. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal – Bondar Goes to Another Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important new project for \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondarwines.com.au\/collections\/hope-springs-eternal?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBondar Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal\u003c\/strong\u003e was created with one very clear ambition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo make great, elegant and age-worthy wines from vineyard sites Bondar believes are among the very best for each variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage is only the \u003cstrong\u003esecond Hope Springs Eternal release\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Chardonnay joins the range for the first time alongside Grenache and Shiraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply another Bondar Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Bondar aiming for the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard – Over 500 Metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eat \u003cstrong\u003eLobethal in the Adelaide Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 500 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat altitude is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooler growing conditions help Chardonnay retain the acidity, tension and freshness needed to balance serious flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see that in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't broad, buttery Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool Nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFig Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone-Fruit Kernel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle Oak Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Chardonnay built around \u003cstrong\u003etension rather than excess\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust Three Barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow this is the part that really caught my attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire wine came from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHREE BARRIQUES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo older barrels and one second-fill barrique, with the wine undergoing full malolactic fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're talking genuine micro-production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, the winemaking isn't flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no attempt to manufacture complexity through excessive oak or cellar tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the emphasis is on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite. Fruit. Texture. Acidity. Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly where it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Ellis' review is particularly interesting because he sees this as a wine that hasn't even fully revealed itself yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe highlights \u003cstrong\u003ecool nectarine, lemon, green pear, stone-fruit kernel, fig leaf and subtle oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with fine pithy texture, creaminess and powerful acid drive. Most importantly, he sees impressive length and recommends giving the wine some time to show its best. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat little \u003cstrong\u003e“+”\u003c\/strong\u003e matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feels like a Chardonnay whose best days are still ahead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBondar – One of Australia's Most Exciting Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's trajectory has been remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery was named \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday's Best Value Winery in Australia in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, is rated \u003cstrong\u003eFive Red Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has previously been named Halliday's Best New Winery. Andre Bondar was also runner-up for Best Winemaker in the Halliday Wine Companion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy has always been about wines with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness • Savouriness • Structure • Texture • Drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Springs Eternal takes that philosophy and pushes it into a more ambitious, cellar-worthy direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chardonnay to Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't the Bondar Chardonnay I'd necessarily open tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's actually what makes it exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of flavour already, but the acidity remains tightly wrapped around the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Marcus Ellis specifically recommends giving it \u003cstrong\u003ea year or so\u003c\/strong\u003e to start revealing its best. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd expect this to become increasingly complex as the citrus and stone fruit begin integrating with the nutty, creamy and savoury elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy several.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry one relatively young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen watch the rest evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-cream Brie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acidity gives it enormous versatility at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most exciting new Chardonnays I've seen from Bondar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard, Lobethal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500+ metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust three barriques produced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$78.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar itself released the wine at \u003cstrong\u003e$80\u003c\/strong\u003e, while current specialist retail pricing sits around $75–$80, so $78 is right in the market for this extremely limited release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't about finding the cheapest Bondar Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regular Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is already an outstanding wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal is something different.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Bondar selecting a high-altitude vineyard they believe can produce \u003cstrong\u003eelite, age-worthy Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, then making only three barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the first release has immediately received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points from Halliday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's some debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTightly coiled. Mineral. Textural. Powerful. Precise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like the beginning of something very exciting — an ambitious, tiny-production Adelaide Hills Chardonnay designed not merely to impress now, but to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday. 500+ Metres. Three Barriques. $78 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Extremely limited and one for serious Australian Chardonnay drinkers — I'd be buying this for the cellar before people realise just how good the Hope Springs Eternal project could become.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527449932078,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-HOPESPRINGS-2023-750ML","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024BondarHopeSpringsEternalChardonnay_64ccb452-bd0e-4620-99a9-75a16942d64a.webp?v=1788170639"},{"product_id":"bondar-adelaide-hills-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | 96 Point Adelaide Hills Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Chardonnay | Halliday Special Value Wine | Extraordinary at $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis might be one of the best-value Chardonnays in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with electric acidity, flinty minerality and exceptional length — for just $45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points + Special Value Wine – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | Precision, Texture \u0026amp; Incredible Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're looking for the sweet spot between serious Chardonnay and everyday affordability, this is it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Marcus Ellis awarded the 2024 an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points AND Special Value Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its combination of intensity, harmony, electric acidity, fine texture and exceptional length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you realise this wine sells for just:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe score becomes even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRathmine Vineyard – Echunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a broad regional blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard at Echunga in the Adelaide Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Rathmine Vineyard, a site Bondar has worked with for more than a decade. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e450 metres above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand is planted to \u003cstrong\u003eBernard 76 Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines now approaching \u003cstrong\u003e30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the vines are shallow clay-loam soils running into limey rock and a limestone base — an excellent foundation for Chardonnay with freshness and mineral drive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely serious site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 has absolutely nailed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with bright green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully composed yet intense. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite nectarine, lemon curd and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into toasted hazelnut, oatmeal and ground ginger, with a subtle oyster-shell character adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the wine really comes alive. There's serious fruit intensity, but nothing feels heavy. Nectarine and citrus sit within a beautifully textured palate, with \u003cstrong\u003eelectric acidity, wet-stone minerality and fine stone-fruit-kernel nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e providing tension and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, precise and mineral. The combination of citrus, stone fruit, subtle nuttiness and coiled acidity continues beautifully through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt tastes considerably more expensive than $45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points + Special Value Wine – Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a 96-point wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion also awarded it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL VALUE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Ellis found \u003cstrong\u003ewhite nectarine, lemon curd, toasted hazelnut, oatmeal and ginger\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with oyster-shell minerality. He particularly praised the harmony and quiet power of the wine, with electric acidity beautifully integrated into the fruit and texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly why this wine is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of Chardonnays around $40–$50 are delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few have this combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is proper Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rathmine Vineyard fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen lightly pressed directly to barrel without sulphur addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs naturally using indigenous yeasts in French oak, with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the wine spends around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrel.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the low-yielding 2024 vintage, Halliday notes a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eone Stockinger demi-muid and seasoned oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with native barrel fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result isn't overtly oaky or buttery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak without domination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity without austerity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's difficult to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBondar – One of Australia's Great Value Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondarwines.com.au\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBondar Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has developed an extraordinary reputation since its first vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was named \u003cstrong\u003eBest Value Winery in Australia by Halliday Wine Companion in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, was ranked \u003cstrong\u003e#29 in Halliday's Top 100 Wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e, carries a Five Red Star rating, and Andre Bondar has previously been runner-up for Halliday's Best Winemaker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Chardonnay tells you exactly why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's philosophy is to make wines that are \u003cstrong\u003ebright, pure, finely structured and concentrated without becoming heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e, using minimal-input winemaking to allow the vineyard to speak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy is written all over this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal vs Adelaide Hills Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that Bondar has the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay at $78\u003c\/strong\u003e, the comparison between these two wines becomes fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay – $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathmine Vineyard. More immediately expressive, beautifully balanced, mineral and extraordinarily drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay – $78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard. 500+ metres. Just three barriques. Tighter, more coiled and built more deliberately around future development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $45 wine actually received the higher score.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't necessarily make it the greater long-term wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it makes the regular Bondar Chardonnay look like \u003cstrong\u003eridiculous value\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Chardonnay Bargains of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where I'd sell this wine hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's own release price is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt that price you're getting a single-vineyard, naturally fermented Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with around 30-year-old vines and serious winemaking credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Halliday has given it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS + SPECIAL VALUE WINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many places left in Australian wine where $45 buys this level of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawn linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled calamari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is equally good with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA big Burgundy glass and absolutely nothing else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's published retailer data gives a drinking horizon through approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2034.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough fruit, acidity and structure here to develop beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also love to see what happens after \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat electric acidity should allow the wine to evolve toward more complex nutty, savoury and creamy characters while retaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine I love finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRathmine Vineyard, Echunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 450 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines approaching 30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShallow clay over limey rock \u0026amp; limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak – around 25% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Special Value Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this were $65, I'd still think it was an excellent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $55, I'd call it very good value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt $45, it's outstanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the things we normally associate with far more expensive Australian Chardonnay — \u003cstrong\u003evineyard definition, flinty minerality, sophisticated oak, serious texture, electric acidity and exceptional length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet you can put it on the table for forty-five bucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlinty. Textural. Electric. Precise. Seriously delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points. Halliday Special Value Wine. Single Vineyard. $45 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 This is one I'd be buying by the six-pack — one of the strongest Chardonnay buys in the entire Bondar range and phenomenal value for this level of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527482208558,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-ADELAIDEHILLS-CHARDONNAY-2024-750ML","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024BondarAdelaideHillsChardonnay_31155023-9d90-4817-b5b3-009ab3ff3aa4.webp?v=1788171404"},{"product_id":"collector-wines-marked-tree-red-shiraz-2024","title":"2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz | 95 Point Canberra District Shiraz","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Canberra Shiraz | One of the Most Exciting Shiraz Buys in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wine absolutely blew me away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Spicy. Silky. Savoury. Incredibly composed. And seriously underpriced for the quality in the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 2025 Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Canberra District Shiraz | Perfume, Spice, Elegance \u0026amp; Extraordinary Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are wines you taste, appreciate and move on from. Then there are wines that stop you in your tracks. This is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for me, that's the story of the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of My Wines of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recently tasted around \u003cstrong\u003e200 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were probably only about \u003cstrong\u003e15 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from the entire tasting that I thought were compelling enough that I wanted to buy them for Liquid Vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis was the wine that stood above them all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI even tasted it alongside Collector's significantly more expensive \u003cstrong\u003eReserve Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut I'd buy this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's before we start talking about the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003equality, complexity, drinkability and value\u003c\/strong\u003e here is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI took several winemakers with me and made sure they tasted it as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery one of them agreed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was one of the wines of the tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd I Don't Say This Lightly…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three Australian Shirazes I absolutely love:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClonakilla O'Riada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Lambert Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltera Terra Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are benchmark wines for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd saying another wine is better than those is not something I'd normally do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut I think this is.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's how impressed I am by the 2024 Marked Tree Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Faulkner was equally impressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edescribing a beautifully poised Shiraz with exotic spice, florals, fleshy fruit, pepper and savoury complexity, carried by silky tannins and lively acidity into a long finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer opening words say plenty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“What a beautiful shiraz. Everything just so.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything is in the right place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing feels forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuon Hooke also awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand called it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A really stylish shiraz and remarkable value.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooke found red and dark fruits, spice, subtle smoky reduction and a hint of cola, with beautifully judged tannins providing both structure and immediate drinkability. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, that's the magic here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's serious without being difficult.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex without being heavy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructured without being hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediately delicious without being simple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if two 95-point reviews weren't enough, the wine also collected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 GOLD MEDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eat the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we're starting to see a pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just me getting carried away with a bottle I loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryone seems to be arriving at the same conclusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously good Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant crimson-purple with excellent depth while retaining the brightness you'd expect from cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely gorgeous. \u003cstrong\u003eDark cherry, blackberry and ripe red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e explode from the glass alongside black pepper, aniseed, exotic spices and florals. There's also a subtle smoky, meaty reduction adding another layer of savoury complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, energetic and beautifully composed. There's lovely flesh to the fruit, but never excess weight. Cherry and blackberry are joined by pepper, spice and savoury notes, with the whole-bunch character adding perfume and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the things I love most. The tannins are \u003cstrong\u003esilky, fine and beautifully judged\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the acidity keeps the wine lively and incredibly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refreshing and wonderfully persistent. Fruit, pepper, spice and savoury complexity continue well after the wine leaves the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's just beautifully put together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurrumbateman – Classic Canberra Shiraz Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marked Tree Red is made from hand-worked parcels of Shiraz sourced from vineyards \u003cstrong\u003ein and around Murrumbateman\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are a mixture of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranite \u0026amp; Shale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand those sites give Alex McKay fruit capable of producing both \u003cstrong\u003eperfume and elegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the savoury texture and richness that gives the wine depth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what makes Canberra Shiraz so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not Barossa Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not McLaren Vale Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore peppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore medium-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, spice and structure than sheer weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2024 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023\/24 growing season was particularly kind to Shiraz in the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moist spring and summer maintained vine health, followed by temperate late-summer conditions that allowed the grapes to ripen gradually and without excessive stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector says the resulting Shiraz fruit showed excellent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackbone\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what you see in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut also freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Harvested. Whole Bunch. French Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebetween \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 and 13.5 Baumé\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place in open fermenters with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the ferments worked to extract flavour and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual parcels then underwent malolactic fermentation before maturation in a combination of \u003cstrong\u003enew and seasoned Allier and Tronçais oak\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final wine was blended and bottled in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd alcohol?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you plenty about the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't about alcohol or brute force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's about flavour without weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex McKay – One of Canberra's Great Shiraz Winemakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker \u003cstrong\u003eAlex McKay\u003c\/strong\u003e has an extraordinary understanding of the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe worked with Canberra wine pioneer Edgar Riek before returning to the region in 2000 to become winemaker at Hardy's Kamberra winery. That role gave him extensive experience with vineyard parcels throughout Canberra, Hilltops, Gundagai and Tumbarumba. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Hardy's withdrew from the region, Alex stayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2005 he created Collector Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2005 Marked Tree Red Shiraz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what happened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt won NSW Wine of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's quite a way to start a winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty Years of Marked Tree Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious pedigree behind this label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious Marked Tree Red releases have collected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSW Wine of the Year – 2005 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Wine of Provenance Trophy – National Wine Show of Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudy Komon Perpetual Memorial Trophy – Sydney Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Royal Sydney Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion – 2019 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't some new wine that has suddenly had one good vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Tree Red has been delivering for two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Canberra Shiraz Is So Exciting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something incredibly distinctive about the best Canberra Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the fragrance and spice associated with cool climates, but there's enough Australian sunshine to give the fruit flesh and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat examples deliver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-Bunch Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewithout becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 Marked Tree Red absolutely nails that balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most impressive things about this wine is how good it already tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's immediately seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's structure underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector specifically says that although the wine is deliberately weighted toward early drinking, it has a \u003cstrong\u003esturdy spine and will age gracefully\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's published window runs to around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2036\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile Huon Hooke sees it developing through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2038.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also happily put a case away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb cutlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagyu steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut frankly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is dangerously good on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it some air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch what happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine Liquid Vibe exists to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanberra District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hand-worked vineyard parcels around Murrumbateman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllier \u0026amp; Tronçais oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA label with a 20-year track record of trophies and huge scores\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat alone represents very good buying for this quality of Canberra Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when a wine is good enough that I'd put it in the conversation with \u003cstrong\u003eClonakilla O'Riada, Luke Lambert Syrah and Altera Terra Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, we're beyond merely talking about value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're talking about a wine I genuinely believe people need to taste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Spicy. Silky. Savoury. Brilliant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is everything great modern Australian Shiraz should be — intense without heaviness, structured without hardness and incredibly complex while remaining ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday. 95 The Real Review. Gold Medal. $45 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may well be one of my Shirazes of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Buy six. Seriously. Drink one now, put the rest away, and then tell me where you're finding better Australian Shiraz at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52544392167726,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2403b4b1-6aa9-49a6-927c-92c35c442e5a.png?v=1788324733"},{"product_id":"atlas-wines-172-watervale-riesling-2025","title":"2025 Atlas Wines 172° Watervale Riesling | 95+ Points Halliday","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95+ Point Old-Vine Watervale Riesling | Absolutely Ridiculous Value at $32\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Dry grown. Hand picked. Single vineyard. Watervale. $32.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love Clare Valley Riesling, this is exactly the sort of wine you should be buying by the six-pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Vineyard Watervale Riesling | Purity, Minerality \u0026amp; Extraordinary Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Watervale Riesling turned up another notch — lime, florals, talc and flint with incredible purity, razor-sharp acidity and serious length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Wines 172° Watervale Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from hand-picked fruit from \u003cstrong\u003eold, dry-grown vines\u003c\/strong\u003e in Watervale and represents the pinnacle of Atlas's Riesling production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$32.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where this gets seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas itself currently lists the 172° at \u003cstrong\u003e$40\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday also recorded a $40 tasting price for the 2025 vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt $32, this is outstanding buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e172° – The Top Riesling at Atlas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't the regular Atlas Watervale Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e172° sits at the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas describes the wine as coming from \u003cstrong\u003eold, dry-grown vines in Watervale\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the single-vineyard bottling representing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“the pinnacle of our Riesling production.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regular 2025 Atlas Watervale Riesling is already a very good expression of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e172° is the serious one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd greater potential in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatervale – One of Australia's Great Riesling Terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wanted to choose one place in Australia synonymous with great Riesling, \u003cstrong\u003eWatervale\u003c\/strong\u003e would have to be near the top of the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Clare Valley Riesling country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broader Atlas Watervale vineyards feature the region's characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eterra rossa soils over limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Atlas specifically highlights Watervale's long reputation for producing some of Australia's most distinctive Rieslings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wines can deliver that unmistakable combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemongrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriving natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly the territory we're in here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very pale straw with brilliant green highlights — youthful, bright and incredibly fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully lifted and precise. \u003cstrong\u003eFresh lime juice and lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e lead immediately, followed by lemongrass, delicate florals, green apple and talc, with subtle flinty notes underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated yet wonderfully light on its feet. Citrus and lemongrass dominate, with baked apple adding another layer before the wine's fine natural acidity takes control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, taut and beautifully focused. There's real concentration here, but everything is driven by freshness rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mineral and persistent, with citrus, florals, flint and beautifully fine acidity carrying right through the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is classic Watervale Riesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with another level of intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's database confirms the 2025 172° as a current release, tasted on \u003cstrong\u003e3 July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a tasting price of \u003cstrong\u003e$40\u003c\/strong\u003e and just \u003cstrong\u003e11.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e recorded in its review data. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the sort of score that puts this firmly into serious Riesling territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet we're selling it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$32.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines + Dry Grown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the reasons I'm particularly interested in this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethat are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry grown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand picked.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a pretty serious starting point for a $32 bottle of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry-grown old vines can deliver concentration and intensity without necessarily producing excessive weight — exactly what you want in serious Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 172° captures that beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated flavour without sacrificing delicacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the Winemaking Out of the Way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiesling doesn't need winemaking tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you've got fruit like this, you protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 172°, Atlas chills and gently presses the hand-picked fruit under reductive conditions. The free-run juice is settled at low temperature before fermentation with cultured yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation proceeds to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Dryness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore the wine is stabilised, filtered and bottled early to preserve its vineyard freshness and purity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo unnecessary complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling + Watervale + Vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 – A Vintage Made for Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas describes 2025 as providing excellent conditions for Riesling, with \u003cstrong\u003ewarm days and cool nights\u003c\/strong\u003e helping the fruit achieve full flavour while retaining vibrant acidity and lifted aromatics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat balance is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause great Clare Riesling isn't simply about acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then you need the acidity to pull everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 172° has all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 12% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thing I love?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why great Riesling is so ridiculously drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have enormous flavour intensity without alcohol or heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's mouthwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd one glass very quickly becomes another.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Put It Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas describes the 172° as having both the freshness to be delicious young and enough power to \u003cstrong\u003eage gracefully for an extended period\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's one of the great joys of Clare Valley Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it time and those flavours can evolve toward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon curd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanolin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile retaining that brilliant line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $32?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy six and do both.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer Gulf prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper squid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVietnamese salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled whiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork dumplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut on a warm afternoon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ice bucket and a glass will do just fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ticks virtually every box I want from Australian Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatervale, Clare Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry grown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermented completely dry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 12% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas's listed price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$32.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's \u003cstrong\u003e20% below the winery's current listed price\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an old-vine, dry-grown, hand-picked, single-vineyard Watervale Riesling with \u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is phenomenal value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly why Australia remains one of the greatest places in the world to buy Riesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou simply shouldn't be able to buy wine of this pedigree for thirty-two dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure. Limey. Flinty. Electric. Seriously long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Atlas Wines 172° Watervale Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e is everything great Clare Valley Riesling should be — beautifully aromatic, intensely flavoured, bone dry, mineral and driven by brilliant natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday. Old Vines. Dry Grown. Hand Picked. Watervale. $32.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 At this price, don't buy one. Buy six — drink a couple young for that explosive citrus purity and put the rest away to see just how beautifully great Watervale Riesling can age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52561069441326,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025_Atlas_Wines_172_Watervale_Riesling.png?v=1788416813"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Paringa Estate Chardonnay | 95 Point Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay | Outstanding Value at $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipe peach. Citrus. Flint. Roasted nuts. Saline minerality. Serious Chardonnay for an incredibly sensible price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Real Review | 94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay | Power, Texture \u0026amp; Mineral Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully complete Chardonnay — generous enough to be immediately delicious, yet driven by the acidity, minerality and structure to develop beautifully in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an RRP of just:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis is exactly the sort of Australian Chardonnay that massively over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Paringa Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e shows exactly why the Mornington Peninsula has become one of Australia's benchmark regions for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's richness here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath everything is a wonderful line of \u003cstrong\u003efreshness and mineral energy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipe Peach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapefruit \u0026amp; Lemon Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlint \u0026amp; Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaline Minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't thin, skeletal Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor is it old-fashioned, buttery Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's powerful, sophisticated and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuart Knox awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand his review gets straight to the heart of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe found \u003cstrong\u003eripe peach, roasted nuts and flinty mineral aromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a bright, powerful palate of peach, lemon zest and creamy nougat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, he praises the length and the way the acidity drives the wine without ever becoming intrusive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the key to this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it also has drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson awarded the 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand sees serious longevity here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis review highlights \u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit, grilled peach, flint, steel, cedar and juicy pear\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing the wine as direct, linear and complex with exceptional length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd his assessment of its ageing potential is particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is built to develop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's slightly tight and linear now, but there's plenty underneath waiting to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright straw-gold with youthful green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately complex. \u003cstrong\u003eRipe peach, white nectarine and fresh pear\u003c\/strong\u003e combine with citrus, roasted nuts and a distinctive struck-flint character. Fine oak adds spice and another layer of complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet beautifully controlled. Peach and nectarine give the wine flesh, while grapefruit and lemon zest provide freshness. A creamy nougat-like texture sits through the middle before fine acidity pulls everything into focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the strengths of the wine. There's genuine weight and generosity, but the acidity and saline mineral character prevent it from ever becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fine and beautifully detailed, with citrus, stone fruit, flint and subtle nutty oak complexity continuing well after the wine leaves the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tastes like serious Mornington Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMornington Peninsula – Chardonnay Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of Australia's great homes for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cool maritime climate gives Chardonnay the opportunity to ripen slowly while retaining the natural acidity required for genuinely fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the best Mornington Chardonnay manages to combine two seemingly opposite qualities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerosity + Tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the ripe stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you also get citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you also get acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get oak complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you still taste the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Paringa Estate Chardonnay sits beautifully in that territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Vineyard + Callanan's Road\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for the 2024 comes from Paringa Estate's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallanan's Road Vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore the unclarified juice was fermented in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak puncheons\u003c\/strong\u003e, with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% New Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was then stirred monthly in barrel to build weight, texture and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Chardonnay winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut importantly, the oak doesn't overwhelm the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead it gives you those gorgeous notes of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNougat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the acidity and fruit remain firmly in control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother 94 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's even more critical support for the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin Larkin awarded it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edescribing a Chardonnay with concentration and intensity, saline acidity, flowers and salted-nut complexity while still maintaining restraint. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the wine has also received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive level of agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2024 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't one critic having a particularly good day with the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's serious consensus around the quality of the 2024.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParinga Estate – A Mornington Peninsula Pioneer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/paringaestate.com.au\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParinga Estate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the established names of the Mornington Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was founded by \u003cstrong\u003eLindsay McCall in 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the first vines planted on the property that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday Lindsay works alongside his son \u003cstrong\u003eJamie McCall\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing the estate's focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay alongside its celebrated cool-climate Shiraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's decades of experience behind this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Is the Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part that makes the wine particularly attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're telling me the RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet current Australian listings for the 2024 Estate Chardonnay are commonly around \u003cstrong\u003e$50–$55\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some sources citing an RRP considerably higher. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo at $45, this becomes a very easy proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting serious Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak puncheon fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple 94–95 point reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor less than fifty dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's excellent buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawn linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-cream Brie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr simply give it a large Chardonnay glass and watch it open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't assume the generosity means this is only a drink-now Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson specifically sees significant ageing potential, and current retailer guidance puts the wine comfortably into the \u003cstrong\u003emid-2030s\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now with some air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also love to see this after:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–7 years in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acidity and fruit intensity are there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has everything you want from serious Mornington Chardonnay:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate + Callanan's Road vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak puncheons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapefruit \u0026amp; lemon zest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlint \u0026amp; steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where this becomes a \u003cstrong\u003eno-brainer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Paringa Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e has the generosity to make it delicious now, but underneath sits the \u003cstrong\u003eacidity, mineral drive and structure of genuinely serious Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you're paying forty-five dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Flinty. Textural. Saline. Seriously long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday. 95 The Real Review. 94 The Wine Front. $45 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 This is another six-pack Chardonnay — drink a couple now and put the rest away. At $45, the quality-to-price ratio is outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52561091887406,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024_Paringa_Estate_Chardonnay.png?v=1788419363"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-pinot-noir-2021","title":"2021 Paringa Estate Pinot Noir | 95 Point Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir | Powerful, Perfumed \u0026amp; Seriously Delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried roses. Red cherry. Strawberry. Blood orange. Spice. Fine pumice-stone tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Pinot Noir with personality — savoury, perfumed, structured and completely individual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir | Perfume, Complexity \u0026amp; Beautiful Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis isn't lightweight Pinot Noir. It's a beautifully structured, savoury and complex expression of Mornington with enough fruit to seduce you now and enough tannin and acidity to evolve for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 was one of the standout wines in a broad Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir tasting, while Paringa Estate's own awards record shows it also won \u003cstrong\u003eGold at the 2022 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Faulkner awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine presence here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut importantly, there's enough acidity and tannin to keep everything beautifully composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMornington Pinot – But With Some Muscle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga Estate has traditionally made a more powerful style of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Estate wine sits beautifully in that territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not about making Pinot taste like Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about giving Pinot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBittersweet citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's delicacy in the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes the wine so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby-red with excellent depth while retaining classic Pinot Noir translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately perfumed and complex. \u003cstrong\u003eRed and dark cherries, strawberry and dried rose\u003c\/strong\u003e sit alongside aniseed, mint, forest floor, dried herbs and exotic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied but packed with personality. Red cherry and strawberry move toward darker cherry, rhubarb and blood orange, with a beautifully savoury, almost amaro-like edge adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine but firm. Silky fruit is wrapped around \u003cstrong\u003epumice-like tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and lively natural acidity, creating a Pinot Noir with both succulence and genuine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, savoury and energetic, with cherry, blood orange, herbs, spice and white pepper lingering beautifully. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe longer it sits in the glass, the more interesting it becomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brilliant 2021 Growing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage played directly into the hands of serious Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm and dry conditions through flowering produced good berry set, while moderate temperatures through February and March created a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong, even ripening period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allowed Paringa to pick the fruit at optimal maturity while retaining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLively natural acidity + firm tannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see it in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's ripeness without jamminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit without sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower without excessive alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Destemmed + French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is equally serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore fermentation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tonne open fermenters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then spent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 Months on Lees in French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44% New Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a decent amount of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's enough fruit, tannin and acidity here to handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Pinot with genuine complexity and texture rather than simply oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe McCall Family \u0026amp; Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir is central to the Paringa Estate story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounder \u003cstrong\u003eLindsay McCall\u003c\/strong\u003e has a longstanding love of Burgundy and considers Pinot Noir his favourite variety. His son \u003cstrong\u003eJamie McCall\u003c\/strong\u003e, who joined the family estate in 2012 and became head winemaker in 2017, shares that obsession. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay believes great Pinot Noir is fundamentally about fruit quality, describing the equation as roughly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% vineyard management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% winery attention to detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the philosophy I want behind serious Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you can't manufacture great Pinot Noir in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Importance of MV6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga has spent decades refining its Pinot Noir vineyards, and clonal selection is an important part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay McCall describes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 as the “backbone” of Paringa's Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebecause of its ability to deliver perfumed cherry fruit and supple tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga's oldest MV6 block was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its performance eventually led to the creation of the estate's top-tier LJM Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious Pinot pedigree here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if the two 95-point scores weren't enough:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLD MEDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important because it's recognition within its own region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mornington isn't exactly short of good Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – 2022 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a serious set of credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Put It Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing about the 2021 is that it has already had some bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying an embryonic Pinot Noir and waiting years for everything to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's starting to come into a beautiful drinking window now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirm tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuggests there's plenty of life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate describes the 2021 as having a luscious dark-fruit core, silky tannins and a long balanced finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now with some air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also happily cellar it for another:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–8 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd definitely give this a decent Pinot glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe aromatics deserve it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot going on here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMornington Peninsula Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic red \u0026amp; dark cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried rose perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood orange \u0026amp; chinotto complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest floor \u0026amp; savoury herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-fermenter fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$78.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is mature-release, highly rated Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir from a producer with \u003cstrong\u003edecades of Pinot experience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt doesn't taste generic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what I keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chinotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pumice-stone tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a distinctive personality here that separates it from the endless sea of pleasant Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Savoury. Spicy. Structured. Individual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Paringa Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e has enough fruit to be immediately seductive, but the real excitement is in its complexity — those layers of \u003cstrong\u003erose, cherry, blood orange, herbs, earth and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped around fine tannins and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday. 95 The Wine Front. Gold Medal. Mornington Peninsula. $78 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 A seriously good Mornington Pinot that's entering a terrific drinking window now — and one I'd happily put away for another five years to see where all that savoury complexity goes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52561168073006,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021_Paringa_Estate_Pinot_Noir.png?v=1788488083"},{"product_id":"rieslingfreak-no-4-eden-valley-riesling-2026","title":"2026 Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling | 95 Points Wine Front","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Eden Valley Riesling | The Wine Front Top Value | An Absolute Steal at $30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime zest. Finger lime. Jasmine. Guava. Rosewater. Warm slate. Electric acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is everything great Eden Valley Riesling should be — intensely aromatic, mineral, bone dry and absolutely alive with energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Mike Bennie, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Eden Valley Riesling | Perfume, Minerality \u0026amp; Electric Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hughes does Riesling. That's it. And when you're this obsessed with one grape variety, wines like this are the result.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 No.4 has just been reviewed by Mike Bennie at \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was categorised as both \u003cstrong\u003e“Tip Top Tipple” and “Top Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a drinking window extending to \u003cstrong\u003e2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis is an absolute no-brainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 No.4 was tasted in August by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Bennie\u003c\/strong\u003e, with The Wine Front listing it at just \u003cstrong\u003e11.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e and giving it a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, The Wine Front categorised it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there are plenty of brilliant Australian Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere aren't many 95-point wines selling for thirty bucks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.4 – The Eden Valley Freak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Rieslingfreak number has a meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.4 = Eden Valley Riesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced from selected vineyards across the \u003cstrong\u003esouthern ranges of Eden Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together different subregional personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eFlaxman Valley in High Eden\u003c\/strong\u003e comes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile vineyards around \u003cstrong\u003eAngaston and Springton\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExotic fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate richness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not simply generic Eden Valley Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an attempt to capture the personality of the region by blending complementary vineyard sites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd the 2026 Aromatics Are Absolutely Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis doesn't read like a shy Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRieslingfreak describes an explosive bouquet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Lime Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassionfruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosewater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElderflower.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's my favourite descriptor from the winery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe smell of rain falling on warm slate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's Eden Valley Riesling right there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliantly pale straw with youthful green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely perfumed. \u003cstrong\u003eFresh lime zest, passionfruit and guava\u003c\/strong\u003e leap from the glass, followed by rosewater, jasmine and elderflower. Underneath is a distinctive wet-stone\/slate character adding another layer of complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully energetic. \u003cstrong\u003eFinger lime, poached quince and kiwi sorbet\u003c\/strong\u003e sit over a fine mineral backbone, giving the wine a fascinating combination of exotic fruit and classic Eden Valley austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly wound and electric. This is the engine room of the wine, driving everything across the palate without making it feel hard or skeletal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, crisp and incredibly persistent, with citrus, florals and slate-like minerality continuing long after you've swallowed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously drinkable Riesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Family-Owned Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No.4 isn't mass-produced anonymous regional Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRieslingfreak sources it from \u003cstrong\u003efour small, family-owned and operated vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e across the southern ranges of Eden Valley. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat vineyard selection is fundamental to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on one site to provide everything, John and Belinda Hughes can build the final wine around complementary characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlaxman Valley gives the spine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngaston and Springton give the flesh and perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut them together and you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegance + Flavour + Minerality + Acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 – A Fascinating Riesling Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of 2026 wasn't straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower-than-average winter rainfall was followed by better spring rain, but colder and wetter November conditions delayed flowering and fruit set. A late frost on \u003cstrong\u003e12 November\u003c\/strong\u003e also affected new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came late-season rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the sort of vintage that required serious work in both vineyard and winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet Rieslingfreak says the juices reaching fermentation were among the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“purest expressions of Riesling”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethey had seen. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate describes 2026 as a vintage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefined elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith wines showing purity, regionality and excellent potential for bottle age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the No.4 absolutely fits that description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hughes – The Riesling Freak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no mystery about what this producer is obsessed with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Hughes grew up around his family's Riesling vineyard in the Clare Valley before turning that obsession into an entire label dedicated to the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday John and Belinda Hughes produce an extraordinary range of Rieslings exploring different regions, vineyards, sweetness levels and winemaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut No.4 remains one of the easiest wines in the range to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's pure Eden Valley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the point of the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.5% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's another reason I love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.5%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get enormous flavour without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's one of Riesling's superpowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine can be intensely aromatic and packed with flavour while remaining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight. Fresh. Precise. Refreshing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich unfortunately also makes it ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Is Almost Stupid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRieslingfreak currently lists the 2026 No.4 at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edirect from the winery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about what you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine from one of Australia's most dedicated Riesling specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from four family-owned Eden Valley vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Eden fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.5% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drinking window to 2035+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS FROM THE WINE FRONT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thirty bucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Riesling remains almost absurdly undervalued.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Now or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is going to be brilliant young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now you're getting all those gorgeous primary characters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosewater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassionfruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Rieslingfreak specifically notes that No.4 is made to drink beautifully young \u003cstrong\u003eand reward cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e, while The Wine Front gives the 2026 a drinking window through \u003cstrong\u003e2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it time and expect those primary citrus and floral notes to move toward more complex:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon curd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the acidity keeps everything fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $30?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy six and find out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer Gulf prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper squid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVietnamese chicken salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork dumplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled whiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr on a hot Adelaide afternoon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce bucket. Riesling glass. Done.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly why Australian Riesling is one of the greatest wine bargains on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEden Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Eden \/ Flaxman Valley fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour small family-owned vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime \u0026amp; finger lime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine, rosewater \u0026amp; elderflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlate-like minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTightly wound acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 11.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Front – Top Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring through 2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's ridiculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are $30 wines that are enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are $30 wines that are very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd then there are $30 wines that make you wonder why you're spending $50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e combines exotic fruit and extraordinary perfume with the \u003cstrong\u003eslatey minerality, precision and electric acidity that make Eden Valley Riesling so distinctive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Limey. Slatey. Electric. Ridiculous value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points The Wine Front. Top Value. Eden Valley. $30 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 This is a six-pack buy without hesitation — drink it young for that explosive lime and floral purity, then hide a few bottles away and watch what happens over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rieslingfreak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52564810006830,"sku":"LV-RIESLINGFREAK-NO4EDENVALLEY-2026-750ML","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025RieslingfreakNo.4EdenValleyRiesling.webp?v=1760064050"},{"product_id":"domaine-le-guellec-ducouet-gevrey-chambertin-clos-champs-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Champ | 97 Points Forbes","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Point Gevrey-Chambertin | Old-Vine Monopole | One of Burgundy's Most Exciting Rising Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of the most exciting Burgundy discoveries I've tasted in some time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Tiny 0.8-hectare walled vineyard. Gevrey-Chambertin. A rapidly emerging domaine. And $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes | “Superlative Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW, Wine Safari \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stunning New Name in Burgundy | Old-Vine Gevrey-Chambertin with Serious Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf this wine had a more famous name on the label, I genuinely believe we'd be talking about a very different price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Champ\u003c\/strong\u003e so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Tried This Last Night – And It Is Stunning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets personal for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI tried this last night and thought it was absolutely stunning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps even more importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutrageously cheap for the quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI haven't seen many Burgundies of this quality at this sort of price for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is real Gevrey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also an elegance and polish that makes it incredibly seductive already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the sort of Burgundy discovery I get genuinely excited about.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we're not paying for decades of reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're getting in early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine writer Tom Mullen selected the Clos Champ as one of his standout Burgundies after visiting the region and tasting with the domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe scored it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand awarded it his highest value designation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERLATIVE VALUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullen describes a powerful, structured Gevrey with classic Burgundian character, black pepper, spice, suave tannins and an elegant finish, ultimately calling the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Compelling, classic and a bargain.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bargain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not a word you see attached to Burgundy very often anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd after tasting it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI completely agree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW, Wine Safari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster of Wine \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Sherwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is another critic who has been following this domaine closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 2023 barrel review describes a remarkably perfumed wine built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrème de cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry compote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaline blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith beautifully polished tannins and a cool, taut, pinpoint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis conclusion is particularly telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherwood calls the Clos Champ a wine of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Super complexity and class”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand describes it as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“go-to” wine for avid collectors in 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended drinking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd Neal Martin Likes It Too\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another important review worth adding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin of Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e scored the 2023:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enoting its depth, definition, spice, grip and extract, while particularly praising the freshness and vigour of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis conclusion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Another impressive wine from this lesser-known Gevrey producer.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesser-known.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Champ – A Tiny 0.8-Hectare Walled Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply generic village Gevrey assembled from parcels scattered across the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Champ is special.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine farms approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.8 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einside this \u003cstrong\u003ewalled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette describes Clos Champ as lying \u003cstrong\u003emid-slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its coverage of the previous vintage identifies the domaine's parcel as 80 ares of roughly 90-year-old vines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Forbes gives us even more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines supplying the 2023 were planted between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1933 and 1985.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these vines are now more than:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 YEARS OLD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $199.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-Vine Gevrey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines aren't automatically a guarantee of great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when you've got the right site and meticulous farming, they can give Pinot Noir extraordinary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewithout requiring excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit has genuine concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it doesn't feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's serious Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, brilliant ruby with excellent colour and concentration for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately seductive. \u003cstrong\u003eCassis, blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e dominate initially, followed by violet, liquorice, pepper, spice and fine oak. There's a gorgeous saline note running underneath the darker fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has proper Gevrey depth. Black cherry, blackberry and cassis fill the middle palate, but vibrant acidity keeps everything beautifully alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perhaps the most impressive part. The tannins are \u003cstrong\u003epolished, velvety and beautifully controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving the wine structure without hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice, liquorice, vanilla and violet build around the black fruit as the wine opens. Guide Hachette also highlights the fleshy palate, freshness and refined tannins of the 2023. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cool and focused, with black fruit, fine oak spice and mineral freshness persisting beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is proper Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another part of the story I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette describes the 2023 as being made with a philosophy of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eincluding fermentation using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto refine its texture and tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood's barrel tasting included wine from second-fill \u003cstrong\u003eFrançois Frères barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside some new \u003cstrong\u003eRousseau oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't wines being beaten into shape in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vineyard is being allowed to speak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Domaine With Family Roots Going Back to 1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a young domaine with much older roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichaël Le Guellec took back control of vineyards that had been in his family's hands since:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut had previously been leased to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForbes reports that the domaine farms without chemical treatments, while Michaël says their objective is to make wines with freshness and fruit that people can enjoy without having to wait forever. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an interesting combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vineyards + a new domaine + modern precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it means we're getting the opportunity to discover the wines before the name becomes widely established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is What I Mean by a Rising Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is extraordinarily expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe established stars have become almost impossible to buy at sensible prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo where do you find value?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore everyone else catches on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the domaines with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalented people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeticulous farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious critical attention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut without decades of price inflation attached to their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Guellec-Ducouet looks exactly like that kind of producer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood has already described the domaine as among \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy's brightest new talent\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Forbes has now singled out Clos Champ as one of its standout Burgundy discoveries. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierre Millemann – Another Fascinating Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also an intriguing connection with renowned Burgundy consultant \u003cstrong\u003ePierre Millemann\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood's extensive coverage of the domaine repeatedly discusses Millemann's influence and even describes one of Le Guellec-Ducouet's whites as showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“more than a hint of the genius of Pierre Millemann.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a name serious Burgundy followers will recognise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it adds another layer to why this domaine is worth watching very closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin at $199\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part I keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs $199 inexpensive for a bottle of wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut in the context of serious Burgundy, this is extraordinary value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny walled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 0.8 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted from 1933 to 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal-intervention winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months barrel maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForbes – Superlative Value\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why I'm so excited about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Now – Or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the beautiful things about the 2023 is its accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's already incredibly seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't mistake accessibility for lack of structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand I think that's a sensible starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now with a decent decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd be fascinated to see it after:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–10 years in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose black fruits should become increasingly savoury, earthy and complex while the oak integrates further and those gorgeous old-vine tannins soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette specifically suggests \u003cstrong\u003evenison\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecoq au vin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which sounds pretty difficult to argue with. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines where the story just keeps getting better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.8-hectare walled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted between 1933 and 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Neal Martin - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForbes “Superlative Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Burgundy's most exciting emerging domaines\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI tasted this last night and thought it was stunning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot “good for the money”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning. Full stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you consider the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's when this becomes a wine I want people to load up on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI haven't seen many Burgundies offering \u003cstrong\u003ethis combination of vineyard, vine age, critical acclaim, quality and sheer drinking pleasure at under $200\u003c\/strong\u003e for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark. Perfumed. Powerful. Silky. Mineral. Seriously classy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96–97 Forbes. 93–94 Greg Sherwood MW. Old vines dating to 1933. Tiny walled Gevrey vineyard. $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Burgundy you want to discover before everyone else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Buy six if you can. 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Beautiful mineral drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd here's the killer — much of the fruit comes from some of Terra Sancta's oldest vines, including the same blocks used for its premium single-block Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir | Wild Fermented | Old-Vine Fruit | RRP $48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Central Otago Pinot Noir I want to find at under $50 — proper vineyard pedigree, old vines, minimal-intervention winemaking and serious complexity without the premium price tag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the estate's vineyards on \u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road in Bannockburn\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most famous pieces of Pinot Noir country in New Zealand. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethere is a lot of Pinot Noir in this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has already received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom respected New Zealand critic \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell describes a light, supple Pinot with ripe berry fruit, floral and violet notes, subtle spice, a silky texture and impressive length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the beauty of this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't trying to overwhelm you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's immediately attractive, but there's serious structure sitting underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn – The Heart of Central Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut we can get much more specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Bannockburn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more specifically again:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta's Estate vineyard sits on Felton Road in Bannockburn, with the wine assembled to reflect the different soils, vine ages, aspects and microclimates across the property. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Pinot Noir territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBannockburn is capable of producing Central Otago Pinot with tremendous concentration, but the best examples balance that richness with freshness, perfume and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's exactly where the 2024 Terra Sancta sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Old Vines Are the Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta says the 2024's depth and character come largely from fruit sourced from some of the estate's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOldest Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eparticularly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlapjack Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah's Block.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't simply anonymous vines feeding an entry-level wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from the estate's vineyards also forms the basis of Terra Sancta's far more limited premium single-block Pinot Noirs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the value proposition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting access to serious Bannockburn vineyard material without paying single-vineyard Pinot Noir money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of Bannockburn's Early Pinot Noir Plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta incorporates the former \u003cstrong\u003eOlssens vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plantings dating back to \u003cstrong\u003e1991\u003c\/strong\u003e — among the early commercial Pinot Noir plantings in Bannockburn. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important in Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relatively young fine-wine region compared with Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo vines with more than three decades behind them are significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey've had time to establish deep root systems and develop a genuine relationship with the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd we're talking about a $48 wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium ruby — beautifully bright and inviting rather than dark or over-extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gorgeous and layered. \u003cstrong\u003eRed cherries and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into nutmeg, liquorice, subtle chocolate and sandalwood, with spice building as the wine opens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated but refined. Vibrant red plum and cherry sit at the centre, surrounded by liquorice root, spice and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the wine really shines. The fruit tannins are \u003cstrong\u003esilky and beautifully polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, while an underlying mineral character gives the wine shape and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and savoury, with \u003cstrong\u003ewild thyme and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e lingering beautifully after the fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's unmistakably Central Otago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut without the heaviness that can sometimes creep into the region's Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked for Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking philosophy behind this wine makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was deliberately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked early\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto preserve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Acidity + Freshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Bannockburn can produce plenty of fruit concentration naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to chase excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Terra Sancta has retained the acidity required to give all that cherry and plum fruit shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit without jamminess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Fermented. Minimal Intervention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein a combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarriques + Large-Format Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Terra Sancta says the wine was made with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore being bottled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined \u0026amp; Unfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully restrained winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak is there to shape the wine rather than dominate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the focus remains firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother number I like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, it tells you something about what Terra Sancta is trying to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't enormous, sweet-fruited Central Otago Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's more refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd considerably easier to drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 – A Challenging Vintage That Rewarded the Best Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season wasn't completely straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring began well, before \u003cstrong\u003eEl Niño brought dry weather and strong winds\u003c\/strong\u003e across Central Otago. A frost on January 24 caused no major damage at Terra Sancta, while rain on February 21 and cooler nights helped support steady ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest began on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 March.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, Terra Sancta's sheltered sites handled the season well, and the estate credits its mature vines with producing fruit of excellent flavour and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's where old vines and good sites earn their keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerra Sancta – Sacred Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/terrasancta.co.nz\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerra Sancta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e translates to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Sacred Land.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the name makes sense when you see where these vineyards are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate sits on \u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road in Bannockburn\u003c\/strong\u003e, with different vineyard blocks producing distinctive expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is about allowing those differences in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto show through the wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot Noir effectively brings those different pieces together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a snapshot of Terra Sancta's Bannockburn vineyard in one bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Is Seriously Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part that makes me want to buy the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn, Central Otago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificant old-vine component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlapjack \u0026amp; Sarah's Block fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrique \u0026amp; large-format oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined \u0026amp; unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a compelling package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Put It Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is already going to be very easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's enough tannin, acidity and fruit concentration underneath to make cellaring worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta says the 2024 can continue developing complexity for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9+ Years.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also love to see it with another:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–7 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary cherry and plum should start moving toward more savoury, earthy and spicy territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery itself recommends \u003cstrong\u003eroasted mushroom tart with caramelised onions, thyme and goat's cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eherb-roasted porchetta with fennel and rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sound pretty spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot to like here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut for me the attraction comes down to one thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're getting better vineyard material than the price suggests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic Central Otago Pinot assembled simply to hit a price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's estate-grown \u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir from Felton Road\u003c\/strong\u003e, with much of the depth coming from some of Terra Sancta's oldest vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then it's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimally handled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd awarded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS – BOB CAMPBELL MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's seriously good buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e has everything I want from good Central Otago Pinot — beautiful ripe fruit, but enough \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, savoury spice, minerality and fine tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e to stop it becoming simple or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed cherry. 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Two Brilliant Chardonnays. One Stunning Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 2 Bottles of Each | 6 Bottles Total | An Exceptional Introduction to the Wines of Doug Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most exciting mixed six-packs we have put together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter tasting these wines, we said the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal Chardonnays may be among the best Chardonnay buys in Australia right now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltera Terra Fortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most exciting Australian Shirazes we've tasted for the money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince then, the critics have started piling in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the wines are looking even better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mixed Six Pack Contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 | 95 Points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points The Real Review | 95 Points Jeremy Oliver | 95 Points Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously impressive Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeyer lemon, grapefruit, yellow peach, hazelnut and salty sea-breeze characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with creamy texture, beautifully judged oak and mouthwatering citrus acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeremy Oliver scored the 2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, describing a long, smooth and complex Chardonnay with excellent balance and the ability to develop over the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might technically be the entry-level Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt certainly doesn't taste like one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $80 | One of Australia's Most Exciting New Chardonnays | 98 points Jeremy Oliver | 97 points Tim White | 96 points Halliday Wine Companion | 96 points The R Review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we turn everything up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peninsula is tighter, more powerful and more intense, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime, white nectarine, grilled grapefruit, salty sea air, stone fruit and beautifully integrated spicy oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal themselves describe the 2025 as the closest they've come to perfection so far, while Jeremy Oliver has scored the 2025 an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points. $80 RRP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is serious Chardonnay territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2023 Altera Terra Fortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 | 96 points The R Review | 96 Points Tim White | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 points JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's the Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Altera Terra Fortus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines fruit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlewitt Springs in McLaren Vale and Murrumbateman in the Canberra District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together McLaren Vale richness with the beautiful pepper, spice and perfume of cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim White scored it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising its extraordinary intensity, cane berries, mixed pepper, dark chocolate, dense fruit and beautifully structured tannins, calling it simply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Fab shiraz.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackberry, plum, dark chocolate, smoked meat, black pepper and exotic spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with plush fruit wrapped around serious, beautifully integrated tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is dangerously good Shiraz for $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Doug Neal Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's a fascinating thread running through all three wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal is the collaboration between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal and Darrin Gaffy of Principia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created specifically to make Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula. Halliday notes that production is tiny, with the project making just two Chardonnays and no more than around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in total.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug's connection with great Chardonnay runs particularly deep through his long association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiaconda and the Kinzbrunner family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe also imports the highly regarded French oak barrels used by some of Australia's greatest Chardonnay makers. Tim White notes the Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal wines are matured in premium French oak including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSirugue Cuvée Nuits Vosges and Tronçais tight-grain barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can taste that experience in these wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's power, but also precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak, but never oak for oak's sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit intensity balanced by serious acidity and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're getting three completely different expressions of what Doug Neal does brilliantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – generous, textured and ridiculously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – powerful, tightly coiled, mineral and seriously cellar-worthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – plush, peppery, spicy and beautifully structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether they make a brilliant six-pack for anyone who wants to understand why we've become so excited about these wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Altera Terra Fortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix seriously exciting bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't wines from a massive commercial operation. Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal remains an extremely small Chardonnay project, while Altera Terra allows Doug Neal to explore some fascinating vineyard and regional combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critical response is now backing up what we thought when we first tasted them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love great Australian Chardonnay and Shiraz, this is an absolute no-brainer mixed six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Two bottles of each means you can drink one now and put one away — although after you open the first bottle, keeping the second may prove considerably harder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaffy \u0026 Neal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584527135022,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/Gaffy_NealAlteraTerraMixed6Pack.png?v=1788748961"},{"product_id":"victorias-pinot-noir-dream-team-mixed-6-pack","title":"Victoria’s Pinot Noir Dream Team Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Iconic Victorian Pinots","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Outstanding Pinot Noirs. Six Great Victorian Regions. One Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula | Yarra Valley | Geelong | Otway Hinterland | Ballarat | Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to see just how good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is right now, this is the six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've hand-picked six outstanding Pinot Noirs from six of Victoria's most exciting cool-climate regions, bringing together established stars, brilliant vineyards and some of the most exciting Pinot producers in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't an introduction to Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the perfume and finesse of the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula to the power of Bannockburn, the cool Otway Hinterland, volcanic soils around Ballarat and the high-country elegance of Beechworth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix wines. Six regions. Six completely different expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant start to the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Estate Pinot is a more powerful and complex expression of Mornington Peninsula Pinot, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and dark cherry, strawberry, dried rose, blood orange, spice and savoury forest-floor characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Faulkner awarded it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Gary Walsh gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising its perfume, fine tannins and excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Mornington Peninsula Pinot with serious pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the absolute stars of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook Hill has long been one of the Yarra Valley's great Pinot Noir addresses, and the 2025 looks exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Rich awarded it a huge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edescribing an extraordinarily perfumed wine with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoached strawberry, rose petal and baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, richly flavoured yet light on its feet, with silky persistent tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson followed with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“terrific release”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“no-brainer.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+. Enough said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn is one of the genuine benchmarks of Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there's some serious vineyard material going into this bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 combines fruit from estate vineyards planted between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1976 and 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Tree Hill, 10 Rows, Stuart Block, Anns Block and De La Terre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked fruit was wild fermented with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% whole bunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before maturation in hogsheads and puncheons with 25% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect classic Bannockburn characters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark cherry, red fruits, earth, autumn leaves and savoury spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with structure and genuine cellar potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld vines. Limestone soils. Bannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting names in Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is the flagship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sourced fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot the Anti-Hero range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Heroes Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship Pinot comes from the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-acre Otway Hinterland vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with production so limited that Heroes allocates the wine primarily through its mailing list, cellar door and selected trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas — formerly assistant winemaker at Bannockburn and head winemaker at Clyde Park — discovered the mature vineyard in 2016 and recognised something special in its combination of a warm site within an exceptionally cool climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the wine at the heart of the Heroes story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed, detailed and wonderfully cool-climate in personality, it's exactly the sort of Pinot that explains why we're so excited about this producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir – Ballarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling | 94+ Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fascinating bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Block was planted in 1994 entirely to MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sits at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e430 metres altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on grey loam over weathered basalt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormally this fruit forms an important component of Eastern Peake's Intrinsic Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut in 2023, a handful of barrels were good enough to warrant their own bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's how special this wine is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – WINE PILOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS – JAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet, plum, blackberry, mulberry, clove and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, powdery tannins and impressive structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld MV6. Volcanic soils. 430 metres elevation. Tiny production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously exciting Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $100 | 95+ The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we've saved something pretty special for the final bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Keppell Smith has gone so far as to ask whether the 2024 might be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the best Pinot Noir I have ever made?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter deciding his 2023 reds weren't good enough to release at all, the 2024 vintage delivered something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Walsh awarded the wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is beautifully aromatic and complex, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, red cherry, dried rose, spice, wet leaves, earth, smoked paprika and orange peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finishing with excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre describes it as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“More Burgundy than Australia.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $100, this is the most expensive bottle in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it's an absolute beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tour Through Victoria's Greatest Pinot Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through six completely different Victorian Pinot Noir landscapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula – Paringa Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley – Gembrook Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong – Bannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland – Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallarat – Eastern Peake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth – Savaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cheap bottle included simply to bring the average price down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle belongs here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dream Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $100 | 97 The R Review | 96 Halliday | 95+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are mixed Pinot packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the producers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Peake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd look at the scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Wine Pilot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple 95-point wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuinely serious collection of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can open all six with friends and conduct one hell of a Victorian Pinot tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr drink them individually over the next few years and explore the enormous differences between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Geelong, the Otways, Ballarat and Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither way:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfume. Red cherry. Strawberry. Rose petal. Blood orange. Earth. Spice. Whole bunch. Old vines. Volcanic soils. Silky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix of Victoria's most exciting Pinot Noirs in one box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Pinot Noir Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If serious Victorian Pinot Noir is your thing, this is the mixed six-pack I'd want. 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One Ridiculously Good Mixed Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley | Otway Hinterland | Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Chardonnay is your thing, this is one hell of a six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've brought together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix outstanding Victorian Chardonnays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from some of the state's most exciting producers and cool-climate vineyards — and every single bottle has an RRP between just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$40 and $55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause serious Australian Chardonnay isn't cheap anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines prove you can still find exceptional Chardonnay without spending $70, $80 or $100 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree brilliant cool-climate regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix completely different expressions of Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $40 | 95 Halliday | 94 JamesSuckling.com | 93+ Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a way to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become one of the benchmark names for modern Yarra Valley Chardonnay, with winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanie Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e producing wines of beautiful precision, energy and regional expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yarra Valley Chardonnay brings together fruit from multiple vineyard sites across the region, giving you a brilliant snapshot of contemporary Yarra Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite peach, nectarine, grapefruit and citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with subtle struck-match complexity, fine acidity and beautifully controlled oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps Chardonnay for $40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an extremely easy inclusion in this pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | 95+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more under-the-radar wines in the pack — and that's exactly why we love finding wines like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wanderer is the personal label of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the Yarra Valley's most experienced winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yellingbo Chardonnay comes from the cooler Upper Yarra area and delivers the sort of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, white stone fruit, mineral drive, savoury complexity and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that makes Upper Yarra Chardonnay so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's beautiful restraint here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine. Precise. Mineral. Seriously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $43, this is exactly the sort of Chardonnay discovery we want in a pack called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥂 2025 Warramate Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45 | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother cracking Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarramate sits in one of the great pieces of Yarra Valley wine country, neighbouring some seriously famous vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Chardonnay built around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreshness, citrus, stone fruit and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with enough texture and savoury complexity to give it genuine interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's polished without being overworked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich enough to satisfy Chardonnay lovers, but fresh enough that you'll very quickly find yourself pouring the second glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother seriously smart buy at $45.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥂 2025 Heroes Yeowarra Hill Chardonnay – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | New Release | A Star in the making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow things get particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas and Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are rapidly becoming one of the most exciting stories in Victorian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yeowarra Hill vineyard sits in the incredibly cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where long, slow ripening allows Chardonnay to develop flavour while retaining brilliant natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully cool-climate expression with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, white peach, stone fruit, mineral characters and subtle savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes is absolutely flying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this gives you a chance to see why for just $43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55 | 95 Points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points The Real Review | 94 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the absolute stars of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is proper Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Estate comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate and Callanan's Road vineyard fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with hand-picked grapes whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak puncheons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe peach, lemon zest, white stone fruit, roasted nuts, flint and saline minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wrapped around beautifully integrated acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStuart Knox awarded it 95 points for The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Campbell Mattinson gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points for The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and noted that the wine should live and mature beautifully for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower + Texture + Mineral Precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $55, this is a hell of a lot of Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Real Review | 95 Jeremy Oliver | 95 Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour critics. Four 95-point scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been one of our great Chardonnay discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeyer lemon, grapefruit, yellow peach and stone fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with hazelnut, subtle oak, salty sea-breeze characters and mouthwatering citrus acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's generosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut critically, there's enough acidity and mineral freshness to keep everything beautifully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then look at the critical response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Chardonnay with an RRP of $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's ridiculous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it gets even more interesting when you look at the man behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal has an extraordinary history with great Australian Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including decades working alongside Rick Kinzbrunner at Giaconda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can taste that experience here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis may be the steal within The Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Regions. Six Expressions of Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so much fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through three of Victoria's great Chardonnay landscapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wanderer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarramate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd they're not six versions of the same wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon \u0026amp; grapefruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazelnut \u0026amp; roasted nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully controlled French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine cool-climate acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy, textural palates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the beauty of Victorian Chardonnay right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality is extraordinary, but the styles and regional expressions can be completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $40 | 95 Halliday | 94 JamesSuckling.com | 93+ Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $43 | 95+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Warramate Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $45 | 95 Halliday \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Heroes Yeowarra Hill Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOtway Hinterland | RRP $43 | 2024 - 94 Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $55 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Real Review | 94 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $50 | 95 Halliday | 95 Real Review | 95 Jeremy Oliver | 95 Tim White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of Australian Chardonnay has never been better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, the prices of the best wines have climbed with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's increasingly normal to see serious Victorian Chardonnay at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$70. $80. $100. And considerably more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why this pack excites us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle here retails between:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$40–$55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet you're getting wines from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps, Paringa Estate, Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal, Heroes, The Wanderer and Warramate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are famous names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are emerging stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are tiny producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there are some absolutely cracking critic scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut most importantly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the sort of six-pack we'd want to put on the table for a blind Victorian Chardonnay tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen all six.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet some good glasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd work your way through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley, Otway Hinterland and Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll quickly see why Victorian Chardonnay is in such an extraordinary place right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix cracking Victorian Chardonnays. Combined RRP $276.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why we've called it The Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If Chardonnay is your thing, this is an absolute no-brainer mixed six-pack — six outstanding wines, three brilliant regions and a fantastic snapshot of just how good Victorian Chardonnay has become.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquid Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591587295534,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/TheGreatVictorianChardonnayStealMixed6-Pack_1.png?v=1788836063"},{"product_id":"victorias-chardonnay-dream-team-mixed-6-pack","title":"Victoria’s Chardonnay Dream Team Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Iconic Victorian Chardonnays","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Iconic Victorian Chardonnays. Six Brilliant Producers. Five Great Regions. One Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley | Mornington Peninsula | Geelong | Beechworth | Macedon Ranges | Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to understand just how extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become, start here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've assembled six seriously exciting Chardonnays from six brilliant producers, covering some of Victoria's greatest cool-climate Chardonnay country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't an entry-level Chardonnay pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo. Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal. Bannockburn. Savaterre. Sentio. Heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the mineral precision of the Upper Yarra and Mornington Peninsula through to the power of Beechworth, the distinctive soils of Geelong, the cool Macedon Ranges and the emerging Otway Hinterland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix bottles. Six producers. Six completely different expressions of world-class Victorian Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $477\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Salo Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Campbell Mattinson | 96 The R Review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a way to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo is the Chardonnay side project of two seriously talented Yarra Valley winemakers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Flamsteed and Dave Mackintosh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Moon Vineyard at Gladysdale in the Upper Yarra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, planted on red and brown volcanic soils. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in seasoned puncheons and partially put through malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich awarded it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile Campbell Mattinson gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, describing a beautifully harmonious Chardonnay built around white peach, cream, preserved lemon and honeysuckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enectarine, citrus peel, flint and subtle marine characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with gentle creaminess followed by a long, chalky, tensile finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Yarra Chardonnay at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 98 Jeremy Oliver | 97 Tim White | 96 Halliday | 96 The R Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the Chardonnay projects we're most excited about in Australia right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collaboration between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarrin Gaffy and Doug Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is tiny and completely Chardonnay focused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd The Peninsula is the serious stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 is loaded with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime, white nectarine and grilled grapefruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, salty sea air and spicy citrus-inflected oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen comes a palate that's:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTightly coiled. Powerful. Creamy. Mineral. Seriously long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal themselves say:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is as close as we have come to perfection thus far.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a big statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut taste the wine and you'll understand the excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we move to one of the great names of Victorian Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn has been producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its distinctive Geelong vineyards for decades, developing a style with genuine personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't anonymous, technically perfect Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey taste like Bannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's typically richness and texture, but also citrus, stone fruit, savouriness, mineral character and serious structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Chardonnay that can be incredibly attractive young but also has the architecture to develop beautifully in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA benchmark Victorian producer and an essential inclusion in the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Chardonnay – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $120 | 97 Halliday | 97 Campbell Mattinson | 96+ Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Australia's great Chardonnays. Full stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the heavyweight of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from Keppell Smith's mature, close-planted Beechworth vineyard and was produced from a tiny crop in an exceptional season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the reviews are enormous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS – CAMPBELL MATTINSON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite flowers, lime blossom, white nectarine, pink grapefruit, toasted hazelnut, beeswax, sandalwood and subtle flint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is powerful and concentrated, yet there's extraordinary acidity, precision and length holding everything together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentration without sacrificing finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeppell Smith believes the wine can age beautifully for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 YEARS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't simply one of the best wines in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's one of the great Chardonnay names in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Sentio Captain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay – Macedon Ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $67 | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen we get to one of my favourite emerging Chardonnay stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Catlow has developed a serious following for Chardonnay, making beautifully detailed wines from some fascinating Victorian sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shows a slightly fleshier, more generous side of Sentio while retaining the precision and structure that makes these wines so compelling. James Suckling specifically noted its more fleshy, mid-weighted personality compared with the typically skeletal Sentio style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach. Citrus. Stone fruit. Mineral. Savoury oak. Fine acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's generosity through the middle, but everything remains beautifully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio is a name every serious Victorian Chardonnay drinker should have on their radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is a brilliant bottle with which to understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Heroes Original Vineyard Chardonnay – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 96 Points Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we finish with one of Victoria's most exciting emerging producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Anti-Hero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot purchased fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Original Heroes Vineyard Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Rich highlighted its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite nectarine, quince, beeswax and grilled nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with the wine's genuine weight, intensity and fine line of acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard sits in the remarkably cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with sandstone, siltstone and sandy clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the numbers are extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit was harvested at just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg PER VINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore whole-bunch pressing and wild fermentation in French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt then spent ten months in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% second-fill French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo new oak required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal production?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONLY 90 CASES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich said he was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“blown away by the entire range of 2024s”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce people discover Heroes, these tiny-production wines aren't going to become easier to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Regions. Six Brilliant Producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through some of Victoria's greatest Chardonnay country:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacedon Ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd each wine brings something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazelnut \u0026amp; grilled nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully integrated French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious cool-climate acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture, power and length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Chardonnay Dream Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Salo Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $55 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Campbell Mattinson | 96 The R Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $75 | 98 Jeremy Oliver | 97 Tim White | 96 Halliday | 96 The R Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGeelong | RRP $75 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Savaterre Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeechworth | RRP $120 | 97 Halliday | 97 Campbell Mattinson | 96+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2023 Sentio Captain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMacedon Ranges | RRP $67 - 95 Halliday \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Heroes Original Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOtway Hinterland | RRP $75 | 96 Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $477\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Chardonnay is in an extraordinary place right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Victoria might just be leading the charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at this line-up:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've got established benchmarks sitting alongside some of the most exciting emerging Chardonnay producers in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've got tiny-production vineyard wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld and mature vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolcanic soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandstone and clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool maritime vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-country sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd some enormous critic scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Campbell Mattinson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut scores only tell part of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe real attraction is opening these six bottles side by side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet six decent glasses and you have one hell of a Victorian Chardonnay tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Yarra to Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Beechworth, Macedon Ranges and finally the Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste how Chardonnay changes with site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow acidity changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow texture changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow oak changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow fruit expression changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes this pack so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Iconic Victorian Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Brilliant Producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $477.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Chardonnay Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If serious Australian Chardonnay is your thing, this is the six-pack I'd want. 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THAT IS SERIOUS VALUE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Margaret River's Most Exciting New Chardonnay Producers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattles might just be one of the next ones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are plenty of famous Chardonnay names in Margaret River.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Battles Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a seriously impressive modern expression of Margaret River Chardonnay — combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus and white stone fruit, flint, saline minerality and beautifully judged French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the concentration and texture that makes this region so brilliant for the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critics are taking notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an RRP of just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis is exactly the sort of Chardonnay we love finding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles – A Producer on the Rise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles is the project of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLance Parkin, Kris Ambrozkiewicz and Richard Healy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the wines have quickly developed a serious reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate critic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErin Larkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has described Battles as producing some of the most exciting wines emerging from Western Australia — and indeed Australia — praising their combination of regional authenticity, sophistication and seamless structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a hell of an endorsement for such a young producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Chardonnay is becoming a particularly important part of the Battles story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Estate Chardonnay comes from one vineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEllens Ridge Vineyard – Burnside, Margaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an important distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're not talking about a broad regional blend assembled from numerous vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 is described by Battles as coming from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“single voice”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the Ellens Ridge vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand picked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented on full solids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured with 40% new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith rigorous barrel selection before the final wine was assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious fruit. Serious winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a classic modern Margaret River combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved lemon \u0026amp; citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCashew \u0026amp; subtle nuttiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate has excellent concentration and texture, but the key is the acidity running underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's richness without heaviness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak without excess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit concentration without sacrificing precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that lovely salty Margaret River finish keeps you coming back for another glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Margaret River Chardonnay Sweet Spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River has become one of the world's great Chardonnay regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the top end, the wines can now easily command \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$100, $150 and considerably more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes wines like this particularly exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't need to spend that here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles is applying serious winemaking to high-quality Margaret River fruit and producing Chardonnay with genuine regional identity for an RRP of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when Halliday is giving the wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe value becomes pretty difficult to ignore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the sort of producer we want to get behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelatively new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vineyard sourcing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal-intervention winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd wines that are already getting serious critical attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 gives you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-vineyard Ellens Ridge fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-solids fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's enough fruit and texture here for people who love classic Margaret River Chardonnay, but also the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflint, saline minerality, tension and precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that define the best modern examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Halliday. Single Vineyard. Wild Fermented. Margaret River. $55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles is a name worth remembering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you love Margaret River Chardonnay, get onto this producer now. At $55, the 2025 Battles Estate Chardonnay delivers a hell of a lot of wine for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battles Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616194130222,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025_Battles_Estate_Chardonnay.png?v=1789004287"},{"product_id":"battles-estate-shiraz-2024","title":"2024 Battles Estate Shiraz | 95 Points | Western Australia","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 95-POINT WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ FOR $38. BEAT THAT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Western Australia's Most Exciting Emerging Producers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 93 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeographe \u0026amp; Perth Hills, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you think great Western Australian Shiraz needs to cost $60, $80 or $100 a bottle, here's a wine that might change your mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Battles Estate Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is exactly the sort of wine we love discovering — a relatively new producer, serious fruit, thoughtful winemaking and a quality level that completely over-delivers for the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critics agree:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RRP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJUST $38.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a hell of a lot of Shiraz for the money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles – A WA Producer to Watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles is one of the more exciting new names emerging from Western Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLance Parkin, Kris Ambrozkiewicz and Richard Healy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the focus firmly on finding interesting vineyards and allowing site and variety to do the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than restricting themselves to one region, Battles searches across Western Australia for vineyards that suit the individual variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that's exactly what makes this Shiraz so interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt brings together fruit from Geographe and the Perth Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo different Western Australian growing environments combined to produce a Shiraz built around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfume, spice, freshness and texture rather than sheer weight and alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is modern Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Different Side of Western Australian Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen most people think of serious WA reds, their mind immediately goes to Margaret River Cabernet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine shows there's much more happening in the west.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeographe and Perth Hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fruit gives Battles the opportunity to build complexity rather than simply chase power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect an aromatic mix of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry \u0026amp; 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THINK AGAIN.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the star performers of the Canberra District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine for people who love Riesling with citrus purity, mineral drive, tension and mouthwatering acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanberra District, ACT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚡ Single-Vineyard Canberra Riesling | RRP $38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you think Australia's great Rieslings begin and end with Clare and Eden Valley, here's a wine that deserves your attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Mount Majura Vineyard Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an absolute cracker from one of the Canberra District's benchmark vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion awarded it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Real Review gave it 95 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJUST $38.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Riesling of this quality, that's outstanding buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Canberra's Great Vineyard Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Majura Vineyard sits on the eastern slopes of Mount Majura, just outside Canberra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard was first planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on a site specifically recommended by pioneering Canberra District wine figure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr Edgar Riek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the soils are fascinating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed volcanic-derived soils over limestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the vineyard's east and north-east-facing slopes and Canberra's cool continental climate, it's a distinctive site capable of producing Riesling with tremendous freshness and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion describes Mount Majura as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“One of the star performers of the Canberra District.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Riesling is listed among the estate's key specialties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 – A Brilliant Canberra Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 season was particularly well suited to white varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a relatively warm and dry spring, summer conditions were mild, allowing the fruit to ripen steadily while retaining natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Majura describes its 2024 whites as showing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrightness. Freshness. Purity. Zesty acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExactly what you want from serious Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished wine sits at just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.5% alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reinforcing the sense of precision and lightness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is classic cool-climate Australian Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLime \u0026amp; lemon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle herbal characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed stone \u0026amp; mineral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's excellent intensity, but very little weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight, fine and tightly focused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with citrus and green apple running through a line of beautifully refreshing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen comes that mineral, almost saline character that makes you immediately want another mouthful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure. Fine. Dry. Mineral. Seriously refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Riesling built around precision rather than sheer power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 + 95 Points for $38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where things become particularly compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's listing confirms the 2024 wine at just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.5% alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Mount Majura's vineyard pedigree and distinctive volcanic-derived soils give it a genuine point of difference within Australian Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then you have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS – THE REAL REVIEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor a wine with an RRP of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$38.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's serious value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is an enormous amount of cheap Australian Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is considerably less \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat Riesling at a cheap price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the latter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Majura has the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the cool climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has decades of experience with Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd in 2024, all those ingredients have come together beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine for people who love Riesling with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus purity, mineral drive, tension and mouthwatering acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink it now and it's wonderfully vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr put some away and let the classic toast, citrus curd and savoury characters of aged Riesling slowly emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$38 RRP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you can afford to do both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Halliday. 95 Real Review. Single Vineyard. $38.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's not to love?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If Clare and Eden Valley normally dominate your Riesling drinking, grab a bottle of Mount Majura and head to Canberra. This is an outstanding example of why the Canberra District deserves to be taken very seriously for Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Majura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616246001966,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024MountMajuraRiesling.webp?v=1789010262"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/cellar-worthy-wines.oembed?page=2","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}