{"title":"Collectible Wines","description":null,"products":[{"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-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":"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/collectible-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}