{"title":"French Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrance is the benchmark against which all other wine countries are measured, and our French collection reflects that standard without compromise. At its heart are two of Bordeaux's most celebrated First Growths: Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Margaux, both represented by the extraordinary 2022 vintage — a year that drew perfect 100-point scores from multiple critics and is already being spoken of as one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages in living memory. Alongside these icons, the collection turns to the Southern Rhône, where Domaine Charvin's Châteauneuf-du-Pape earned 98 points from James Suckling and Château Mont-Redon offers benchmark expressions of both Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Lirac across multiple vintages. These are wines that define what France does better than anywhere else on earth: depth, complexity, longevity and an unmistakable sense of place that no other country has yet replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-mont-redon-chateauneuf-du-pape-2023","title":"2023 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Rhône Valley Premium Red","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"182\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🔥 97 Point Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Limited Allocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"182\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA commanding Châteauneuf-du-Pape — rich, layered and deeply complex, showcasing the power and elegance of this legendary Rhône 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data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e• Game meats\u003cbr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e• Beef dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e• Hearty stews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eA beautifully maturing Rhône red — complex, savoury and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1636\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt $145, it offers premium quality with added depth from bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1636\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e👉 Secure your bottles now — highly limited stock available\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mont-Redon","offers":[{"title":"Default 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and impeccably structured, delivering one of the most complete and celebrated wines of the 2022 Bordeaux vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e100 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 100 Points – Jeb Dunnuck | 100 Points – Falstaff | 100 Points – Jean-Marc Quarin | 100 Points – VertdeVin | 99 Points – The Wine Advocate | 98 Points – Inside Bordeaux | 98 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"140\"\u003ePauillac, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e$1,850 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" 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\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e99pts – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e98pts – Inside Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e98pts – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Bordeaux’s five First Growth estates, renowned for producing some of the world’s most powerful and collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eIconic • Powerful • Legendary Northern Rhône Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eThis is one of the great names of the Northern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eAuguste Clape Cornas is a benchmark Syrah — powerful, savoury and deeply traditional, showing the wild intensity and mineral structure that have made Cornas one of the world’s most revered Syrah appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eThe 2022 release is serious, age-worthy and built for lovers of old-school Rhône character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eExpect classic Cornas character with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e• Blackberry and black cherry\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e• Dark plum and blueberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e• Cracked pepper and exotic spice\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e• Olive tapenade, smoked meat and violets\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e• Granite minerality and firm, structured tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eThe palate is powerful and brooding, with concentrated dark fruit, savoury complexity, mineral drive and exceptional length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e97 Points – JebDunnuck.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e96 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eAuguste Clape is one of the most legendary producers in Cornas, renowned for traditional winemaking and deeply expressive, long-lived Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eCornas is famous for producing Syrah with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e• Power and structure\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e• Dark fruit intensity\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e• Savoury spice and smoked meat complexity\u003cbr data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e• Granite-driven minerality\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e• Outstanding ageing potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e• Roast lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e• Venison\u003cbr data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e• Chargrilled beef\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e• Slow-cooked beef cheeks\u003cbr data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e• Aged hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eThis is true Northern Rhône royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2356\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e$490 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2022 Auguste Clape Cornas offers legendary producer pedigree, elite critical acclaim and one of the most authentic expressions of Syrah on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2356\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e👉 Secure your bottle now and experience the legendary benchmark of Cornas before it disappears into collectors' cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auguste Clape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52269211025710,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022_Auguste_Clape_Cornas.png?v=1783067415"},{"product_id":"domaine-rene-rostaing-cote-blonde-cote-rotie-2023","title":"2023 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14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBurgundy, France\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $75\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from one of Burgundy's great historic names. Founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, Domaine Faiveley is now in its seventh generation and has holdings across some of Burgundy's most famous appellations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven at Bourgogne level, Faiveley takes the wine seriously. The fruit comes from a combination of estate vineyards and carefully selected growers, and the wine spends \u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months in French oak barrels and stainless steel vats\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$75 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a terrific introduction to both \u003cstrong\u003eFaiveley and red Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Pinot Noir characters of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cherry • Raspberry • Red Berries • Earth • Mineral • Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is silky and beautifully balanced, with ripe red fruit, fine rounded tannins and enough structure to give the wine genuine substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator awarded the 2024 \u003cstrong\u003e90 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its cherry and raspberry fruit alongside earthy, mineral and spicy complexity, with a long finish and drinking window through 2030. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't trying to overwhelm you with concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, freshness, texture and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley is one of the great names of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's portfolio stretches from regional Bourgogne through to some extraordinary Premier and Grand Crus, including vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Corton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's philosophy is centred on expressing Burgundy's individual terroirs, with careful sorting, gentle handling, French oak and patient maturation forming key parts of its winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat pedigree filters right down to this Bourgogne Rouge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Entry Point into Burgundy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what makes the wine so attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Burgundy has become expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage wines from famous appellations can easily push beyond $150, while Premier and Grand Cru Burgundy can climb into hundreds—or thousands—of dollars per bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a genuine taste of the region from an elite producer at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, this isn't simply trading on the Faiveley name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's real quality in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Burgundy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was a challenging one in Burgundy, with difficult weather and significantly reduced yields in many areas. But rigorous selection was crucial, and the better red wines have emerged with attractive fruit, concentration and fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes producer selection particularly important in 2024—and this is exactly where a domaine with Faiveley's resources and experience becomes attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is extremely versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd serve it at around \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a decent Pinot Noir glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding genuinely good Burgundy at sensible money isn't getting any easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry \u0026amp; Raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth \u0026amp; Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilky, Fine Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone wanting to explore Burgundy without immediately jumping into triple-digit village wines, this is a terrific place to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley. 2024 Burgundy. Classic Pinot Noir. $75 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eThe 2024 Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge is exactly what great-value Burgundy should be – elegant, savoury, silky and unmistakably Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eSearching for great-value red Burgundy? The 2024 Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge is a 90-point Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most historic producers, offering juicy cherry, raspberry, earth, mineral and spice with silky texture, fine tannins and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52477591224622,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024DomaineFaiveleyBourgogneRouge.png?v=1787204046"},{"product_id":"louis-michel-chablis-montee-de-tonnerre-2023","title":"2023 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre | 94 Point Premier Cru Chablis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 94 Point Premier Cru Chablis | The \"Eighth Grand Cru\" of Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiselled, saline and intensely mineral — magnificent Premier Cru Chablis from one of the appellation's greatest vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre. Kimmeridgian limestone. No oak. Pure Chablis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Tim Atkin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – John Gilman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Chablis | Minerality, Purity \u0026amp; Extraordinary Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A thrilling expression of Montée de Tonnerre — concentrated white fruit, piercing minerality and saline freshness delivered with extraordinary precision and length.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lemon-gold with brilliant clarity and youthful green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure and beautifully focused, with \u003cstrong\u003elemon, green apple, white peach and pear\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with white flowers, wet stone, oyster shell and subtle marine notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated yet beautifully controlled. White fruit and citrus sit at the core, carried by \u003cstrong\u003ecrunchy acidity and intense saline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's impressive depth here, but everything remains chiselled, energetic and unmistakably Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and mineral, with \u003cstrong\u003ebitter lemon, citrus peel, white fruit and saline notes\u003c\/strong\u003e lingering through a precise, mouth-watering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris MW was particularly impressed, awarding \u003cstrong\u003e92–94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e from barrel and highlighting the concentrated white fruit, saline character, crunchy texture and exceptional length. The published retail rating is commonly shown as \u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. Neal Martin awarded \u003cstrong\u003e90–92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising the wine's balance, freshness and bitter-lemon tension. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – John Gilman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilman found remarkable depth and mineral drive, with lemon, green apple, pear, citrus peel, white flowers and flinty minerality, and gives the wine a drinking window stretching from \u003cstrong\u003e2029 to 2055\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious ageing potential for Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre – The \"Eighth Grand Cru\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis arguably the most prestigious Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel itself describes it as the \u003cstrong\u003emost prestigious and sought-after of the Chablis Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting that some people even refer to it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The eighth Grand Cru.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontée de Tonnerre sits on the \u003cstrong\u003eright bank of the Serein, immediately alongside the Grand Cru sector\u003c\/strong\u003e, sharing many of the geological characteristics that make the neighbouring Grand Crus so special. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't ordinary Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a vineyard that consistently performs at the very highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir is classic Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian limestone and marl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel's vines sit on the right bank with a \u003cstrong\u003esouthwest exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, in soils rich in limestone and the fossilised marine material for which Chablis is famous. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat geology is fundamental to the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon • White Fruit • Oyster Shell • Wet Stone • Salinity • Minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay that tastes of \u003cstrong\u003eplace\u003c\/strong\u003e, not winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Oak – Pure Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the great things about Louis Michel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine ferments and matures its wines in \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, using indigenous yeasts and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The Montée de Tonnerre is matured for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–16 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, with minimal handling before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no new French oak adding toast, vanilla or richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is hiding the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you're tasting is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay + Kimmeridgian limestone + Montée de Tonnerre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Michel \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel is one of the classic names of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel family has been growing vines in the region since the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, and today the domaine controls approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, including holdings in \u003cstrong\u003ethree Grand Crus and seven Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday \u003cstrong\u003eGuillaume Michel\u003c\/strong\u003e runs the domaine, continuing its famously restrained approach to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet the terroir speak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd few vineyards speak more clearly than Montée de Tonnerre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 delivered generous yields in Chablis, but the best sites retained impressive freshness despite the warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume Michel believes the vintage demonstrates Chablis' ability to retain \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, minerality and individual terroir expression even in a warming climate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontée de Tonnerre was particularly successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorris found it had avoided excessive warmth entirely, instead delivering \u003cstrong\u003echiselled aromatics, concentrated white fruit, salinity and remarkable intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what we want from great Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre 1er Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChablis sits apart stylistically from most of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's still:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut instead of richness and obvious oak, classic Chablis is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus • White Fruit • Oyster Shell • Limestone • Acidity • Salinity • Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Montée de Tonnerre takes those characteristics to another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines Premier Cru intensity with an almost Grand Cru-like sense of depth and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled white fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pick?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh oysters or grilled scallops.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat saline, mineral character is made for seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Michel recommends serving Montée de Tonnerre at around \u003cstrong\u003e12–14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives the vineyard an ageing potential of \u003cstrong\u003e8–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of white Burgundy I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no oak trying to impress you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo excessive richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo unnecessary winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChablis Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontée de Tonnerre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless-steel fermentation and maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – John Gilman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$125.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly compelling for Montée de Tonnerre. Louis Michel's Australian importer lists the 2023 at \u003cstrong\u003e$133 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another Australian retailer currently lists it at \u003cstrong\u003e$140\u003c\/strong\u003e, making \u003cstrong\u003e$125 an excellent price\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves \u003cstrong\u003eRaveneau, Dauvissat, William Fèvre, Christian Moreau or great mineral Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a wine that deserves attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiselled. Saline. Mineral. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre\u003c\/strong\u003e captures everything that makes great Chablis so compelling — extraordinary purity, intense minerality and a finish that just keeps going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points. Montée de Tonnerre. Premier Cru Chablis. $125.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 One of Chablis' greatest Premier Cru vineyards at an exceptional price — drink with air now or cellar confidently for 10–15+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Premier Cru Chablis? The 2023 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is a 95-point Chardonnay from one of Chablis' most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards. 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THAT'S THE STORY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is One of Chablis' Greatest Terroirs in an Outstanding Vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierrick Laroche is one of Chablis' most respected and celebrated domaines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBougros Grand Cru — Chablis, Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChablis Grand Cru Bougros. $200.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are seven Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougros is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Pierrick Laroche Chablis Grand Cru Bougros comes from one of the most prized and distinctive of those seven — a steep, south-west facing slope on the right bank of the Serein river, where Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils of extraordinary depth and complexity produce Chardonnay of remarkable power, minerality and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierrick Laroche — the domaine founded by the legendary Marcel Laroche and now guided by Pierrick — has long been one of the benchmark producers of Grand Cru Chablis. Their approach combines meticulous vineyard work with restrained winemaking, allowing the terroir of each individual climat to speak with absolute clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine of genuine Grand Cru stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this particularly compelling is the combination of producer + vineyard + vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierrick Laroche is one of Chablis' most respected and celebrated domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougros gives them access to one of the seven Grand Cru climats — a vineyard of extraordinary terroir and proven age-worthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 2023 is a vintage that delivered exceptional ripeness and concentration while retaining the freshness and tension that define great Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the three together and you have something genuinely special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierrick Laroche + Bougros + Grand Cru + 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $200, this is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a Grand Cru Chablis of extraordinary depth and precision showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach and ripe citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon curd and grapefruit zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster shell and sea spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint, chalk and Kimmeridgian mineral complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle toasted brioche and hazelnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraordinary palate weight and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant, mouthwatering acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional length and persistence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is at once generous and precise — ripe stone fruit and citrus underpinned by the unmistakable flinty, saline mineral character that only Grand Cru Chablis can deliver. The palate is where Bougros truly reveals itself: extraordinary weight and texture, yet driven by a laser-focused acidity and mineral tension that gives the wine remarkable length and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay at its most profound and terroir-expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBougros — The Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the seven Grand Cru climats in Chablis, Bougros occupies the north-western end of the Grand Cru slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts steep, south-west facing aspect maximises afternoon sun exposure, producing wines of notable power and richness compared to some of its neighbours — yet the Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils ensure that the characteristic Chablis minerality and tension are never lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kimmeridgian subsoil — a unique geological formation of ancient marine limestone packed with fossilised oyster shells — is the defining feature of the greatest Chablis terroirs. It is what gives Grand Cru Chablis its extraordinary saline, mineral, almost oceanic character that no other wine region in the world can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougros is one of the purest expressions of that terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2023 Vintage in Chablis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 was a remarkable vintage across Burgundy and Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, dry growing season delivered exceptional ripeness and concentration, while well-timed rainfall and cool nights preserved the natural acidity and freshness that are essential to great Chablis. The result is a vintage of unusual generosity and depth — wines with more immediate appeal than some cooler years, yet with the structure and tension to age beautifully over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Grand Cru Chablis, 2023 is a vintage to take seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Chablis is one of the world's great food wines. This would be exceptional with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly shucked oysters — the classic pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole roasted lobster or crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-seared scallops with butter and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbot or sole meunière\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with cream and tarragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with mushroom and cream sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged comté or gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 12–14°C and allow it to breathe in the glass for 15–20 minutes to fully reveal its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready showing exceptional complexity and depth, with the 2023 vintage's generous fruit making it approachable now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now through 2038+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Chablis of this calibre rewards patience. While it is already compelling, the wine will continue to develop extraordinary complexity over the next decade and beyond — gaining the honeyed, toasty, deeply mineral character that only the greatest white Burgundies achieve with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who can cellar it will be richly rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Chablis of this provenance and quality is genuinely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Chablis' seven Grand Cru climats — Bougros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom one of the appellation's most respected producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn outstanding 2023 vintage with exceptional depth and freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimmeridgian terroir of extraordinary mineral complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wine built to age for 15+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $200, this sits at the entry point for serious Grand Cru Chablis from a benchmark producer — and represents genuine value at that level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love white Burgundy, Premier Cru Chablis or the world's great mineral-driven Chardonnays, the 2023 Pierrick Laroche Chablis Grand Cru Bougros is an essential bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chablis at its absolute finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for Grand Cru Chablis? 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This is Chablis that delivers the full expression of the appellation's signature style: pure, mineral, citrus-driven and unmistakably Chardonnay from Kimmeridgian limestone country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $55, it is one of the most reliable and satisfying bottles of classic Chablis you can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this particularly compelling is the combination of producer + appellation + vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrouhin-Vaudon has been making wine in Chablis for over half a century, with deep estate holdings and an unwavering commitment to terroir-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage Chablis gives you the full character of the appellation — the flinty minerality, the citrus precision, the saline freshness — at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 2023 delivered exceptional ripeness and concentration while retaining the freshness and tension that define great Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the three together and you've got something far more interesting than the price suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrouhin-Vaudon + Chablis + 2023 + $55.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a genuinely exciting proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a pure, focused village Chablis showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon and lime zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple and white pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster shell and sea spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint and chalk minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, mouthwatering acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, precise and focused palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshing, saline finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium body with excellent length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is classic Chablis — citrus, green apple and a distinctive flinty, almost saline mineral quality that immediately tells you where this wine comes from. The palate is clean, precise and refreshing, with mouthwatering acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish that makes it endlessly food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chablis doing exactly what Chablis does best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrouhin-Vaudon — The Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Drouhin established its Chablis operation in 1968, acquiring vineyards across the appellation and eventually creating the Drouhin-Vaudon domaine as a dedicated Chablis estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Drouhin-Vaudon farms over 40 hectares of estate vineyards, including holdings in Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites. The domaine has been certified organic since 2010 — a significant commitment in a region where the cool, damp climate makes organic viticulture genuinely challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking philosophy is one of minimal intervention: allowing the Kimmeridgian terroir to express itself with as little interference as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Chablis of consistent quality, purity and regional character across every level of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Chablis is one of the world's most versatile food wines. This would be exceptional with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly shucked oysters — the definitive pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or pan-seared fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed mussels or clams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawn cocktail or seafood platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese and crackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken with lemon and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy pasta or risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi and sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled at around 10–12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready drinking beautifully, with vibrant citrus, excellent mineral focus and a long, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now through 2030+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage Chablis is best enjoyed in its youth while the fruit is at its most vibrant and the mineral freshness is at its most expressive. The 2023 vintage's generous fruit makes it particularly approachable right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Chablis of this consistency and quality is exactly what we look for at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate-grown fruit from a certified organic domaine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure, mineral-driven Chablis character — no oak, no compromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthwatering acidity and genuine saline freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the appellation's most trusted and consistent producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your price? \u003cstrong\u003e$55.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love classic Chablis, unoaked Chardonnay or simply want a white wine with genuine mineral character and food-friendly freshness, the 2023 Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis is an essential bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chablis at its most reliable, most satisfying and most classically expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for classic Chablis? The 2023 Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis is a pure Burgundy Chardonnay grown on Kimmeridgian limestone soils and vinified entirely in stainless steel. Fresh lemon, grapefruit, subtle herbal notes and mineral character combine with bright acidity and a long, clean finish in this elegant and highly drinkable French Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drouhin-Vaudon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479236145454,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023Drouhin-VaudonChablis.png?v=1787538688"},{"product_id":"matrot-bourgogne-blanc-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc | Meursault-Based White Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 MATROT | BOURGOGNE BLANC | MEURSAULT PEDIGREE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOURGOGNE BLANC ON THE LABEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEURSAULT PEDIGREE IN THE BOTTLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the smartest buys aren't the wines with the biggest appellations on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're the wines made by great producers from vineyards sitting just outside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLees aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd made by one of Meursault's great family domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simple entry-level Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious white Burgundy at Bourgogne level. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOMAINE MATROT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrot is a name deeply connected to \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family domaine dates to the early twentieth century and today is led by sisters \u003cstrong\u003eAdèle and Elsa Matrot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is a producer with some serious vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault-Blagny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault Charmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuligny-Montrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuligny-Montrachet Les Chalumeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is about allowing vineyard and terroir to speak rather than overwhelming the wines with winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause when you're buying Bourgogne Blanc, producer matters enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here you're buying Bourgogne Chardonnay from a family whose entire identity has been built around the great white wines of the Côte de Beaune. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHIS ISN'T ORDINARY BOURGOGNE BLANC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where it gets interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris gives us a detailed breakdown of what goes into the 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from around \u003cstrong\u003efive hectares below Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung vines from Auxey-Duresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small amount of Maranges Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHautes-Côtes fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd some purchased fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther sources describe the grapes as being picked near the Meursault appellation, with the vines averaging around \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the parcels included. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying anonymous Bourgogne Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying Chardonnay with a serious Côte de Beaune address behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a simple stainless-steel Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003ehand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in oak using indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then matures on its lees for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the new oak component is restrained — around \u003cstrong\u003e15–20%\u003c\/strong\u003e according to published technical information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough oak to contribute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut not enough to bury the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what good Bourgogne Blanc should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness running through everything. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is beautifully inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite-fleshed fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen underneath:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has more substance than you might expect from Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with genuine grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough richness to give the wine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnough acidity to keep it alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a mineral edge that brings everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEMON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGREEN APPLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORCHARD FRUIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHITE FLOWERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALMOND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBURGUNDIAN GRIP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG FINISH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously smart white Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the important part is what he found in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sunny, ripe aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA touch of austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper Burgundian grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a lovely aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is exactly why this is such an interesting Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorris suggests drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2025–2027\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this beautifully placed for drinking now. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89 Points — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomaine Matrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeursault-based producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourgogne AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit predominantly sourced around Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes domaine and purchased fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic viticulture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 15–20% new oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 11 months on lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchard fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextural palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Burgundian grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic white Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding producer-level Bourgogne Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is incredibly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrillat-Savarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr simply give it a decent Burgundy glass and let it warm slightly from fridge temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 BOURGOGNE BLANC. MEURSAULT PEDIGREE. MATROT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon. Orchard fruit. Almond. Mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly where smart Burgundy buying starts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Bourgogne Blanc? The 2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc is a 100% Chardonnay from one of Meursault's respected family domaines, made predominantly from fruit grown around the Meursault area. Hand harvested, barrel fermented and matured on lees, it combines lemon, green apple, orchard fruit and subtle almond with mineral freshness, textural depth and classic Burgundian grip. Awarded 89 points by Jasper Morris MW of Inside Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matrot Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479272255790,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineMatrotBourgogneBlanc.png?v=1787708062"},{"product_id":"domaine-collotte-gevrey-chambertin-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin | Old Vine Burgundy Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Old-Vine Gevrey-Chambertin | Outstanding Village Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted in 1955 — serious Gevrey depth, perfume and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Exceptional terroir. Classic Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Gevrey-Chambertin | Power, Finesse \u0026amp; Old-Vine Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully composed Gevrey-Chambertin — dark cherry, earth and mineral complexity wrapped around finely detailed tannins and classic Côte de Nuits structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-crimson with excellent clarity and youthful purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and beautifully perfumed with \u003cstrong\u003ered and black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, raspberry and darker berry fruit, layered with smoked meat, mineral notes, subtle spice, cedar and earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and beautifully structured. Dark cherry and black fruits form the core, surrounded by savoury spice and mineral complexity. The tannins are ripe and finely detailed, giving the wine genuine Gevrey structure while maintaining impressive freshness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mineral and persistent, with dark fruit, earth, subtle spice and beautifully integrated tannin carrying through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanson praised the wine's \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, complexity and refreshing acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing it as one of the more immediately accessible wines in the Domaine Collotte range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines Planted in 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin comes from three parcels, including vines in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Evocelles \u0026amp; En Champs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them approximately \u003cstrong\u003e68 years old at the time of the 2023 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vineyards sit high above the village, with \u003cstrong\u003eEn Champs located immediately below the Premier Cru Champeaux vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious terroir for a village-level Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gevrey-Chambertin represents just \u003cstrong\u003e0.60 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e within Domaine Collotte's holdings. The domaine deliberately uses similar vinification and maturation across its terroir wines so that the differences between vineyards remain clearly visible in the finished wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 was raised with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% New Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egiving the wine enough oak to add structure and complexity without overwhelming the old-vine fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what good Gevrey should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Fruit • Earth • Minerality • Structure • Fine Tannins • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Collotte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Collotte is a family domaine based in \u003cstrong\u003eMarsannay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with holdings stretching through \u003cstrong\u003eFixin, Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilippe and Isabelle Collotte place enormous emphasis on individual terroir, using careful viticulture and restrained winemaking to preserve each vineyard's identity. The domaine is certified \u003cstrong\u003eHaute Valeur Environnementale Level 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its approach to vineyard biodiversity and environmental management. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy in the cellar is equally straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't overwork the wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, gentle vinification and measured élevage are used to retain \u003cstrong\u003efinesse, freshness and terroir expression\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we're getting into serious Burgundy territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGevrey-Chambertin is one of the great Pinot Noir villages of the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for producing Burgundy with more structure and power than many neighbouring appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Cherry • Raspberry • Earth • Spice • Game • Minerality • Structured Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magic is that great Gevrey combines that power with unmistakable Pinot Noir perfume and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Domaine Collotte's own description of this wine captures it perfectly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, structured and balanced, with a generous finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine suggests an ageing potential of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled rib-eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of Burgundy that starts looking seriously compelling when you examine what's actually in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍇 Pinot Noir vines planted in 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📍 Les Evocelles \u0026amp; En Champs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 En Champs sitting below Premier Cru Champeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 Just 0.60 hectares of Gevrey holdings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪵 Approximately 25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 92 Points – Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🕰️ Around 15 years ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$160.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant money for Pinot Noir, but in the context of modern Gevrey-Chambertin pricing, the pedigree here is impressive. Australian retail listings for the 2023 are around the same level, including approximately $155–160. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy trading purely on an appellation name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eold vines and quality of the parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e are the real story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Dark Fruit. Mineral Depth. Gevrey Structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the muscular side of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir while retaining the perfume, freshness and finely detailed tannins that make Burgundy so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955 Vines. Gevrey-Chambertin. 92 Points. $160 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A seriously impressive old-vine Gevrey-Chambertin with the structure to drink beautifully now and evolve for well over a decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Gevrey-Chambertin? The 2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin is a 92-point old-vine Pinot Noir from high-altitude parcels in Les Evocelles and En Champs, immediately below the Premier Cru Champeaux sector. Produced from vines planted in 1955, this serious Côte de Nuits Burgundy combines red and black cherry, savoury complexity and mineral depth with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, detailed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Collotte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479285166382,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bee474b9-71fb-42db-9fbd-671a04f4b448.png?v=1787199762"},{"product_id":"bachelet-monnot-maranges-1er-cru-clos-de-la-boutiere-2021","title":"2021 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière | Old Vine Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 80-Year-Old Vines | Outstanding Value Premier Cru Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, depth and old-vine intensity — serious Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune's rising stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny yields. 80-year-old vines. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous | 92 Points – Inside Burgundy | 91 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Old Vines, Concentration \u0026amp; Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A deeply impressive old-vine Maranges — dark cherry, crushed strawberry and spice wrapped around powerful fruit, fine acidity and serious structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-crimson with excellent colour and concentration for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully expressive with \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry, crushed strawberry, plum and red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with orange zest, subtle vanilla, earth and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, concentrated and more powerful than many expect from Pinot Noir. Dark cherry and plum flow through a medium-bodied palate with excellent density and firm, beautifully structured tannins. There's plenty of fruit, but also freshness and energy keeping everything beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, savoury and persistent, with red and dark fruits, subtle spice and fine acidity lingering alongside the structured tannins. Neal Martin particularly highlighted the wine's weight and density, while Jasper Morris praised its generous fruit and excellent energy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90–92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–92 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–91 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 was produced at an extraordinarily low yield of just \u003cstrong\u003e18 hectolitres per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a wine of impressive depth and concentration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos de la Boutière – 80-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBachelet-Monnot owns half of Clos de la Boutière\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Premier Cru vineyard sitting right on the border of \u003cstrong\u003eSantenay\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the end of the Clos Roussots vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's wine comes from a single parcel of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-year-old mass-selection Pinot Noir vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard contains more clay than some neighbouring Maranges sites, contributing additional \u003cstrong\u003erichness, depth and power\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2021, yields were tiny:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 18 hl\/ha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines + tiny yields + Premier Cru terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e helps explain the concentration in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the decision made not to use whole bunches in this vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus here is firmly on preserving the extraordinary fruit produced by those old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine has more \u003cstrong\u003edepth, texture and richness\u003c\/strong\u003e than Bachelet-Monnot's more linear La Fussière bottling, making Clos de la Boutière one of the domaine's most powerful expressions of Maranges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bachelet-Monnot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a producer Burgundy lovers need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrothers \u003cstrong\u003eMarc and Alexandre Bachelet\u003c\/strong\u003e established Domaine Bachelet-Monnot in \u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, working with family vineyards across \u003cstrong\u003eMaranges, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers have rapidly established themselves among the exciting generation of growers working in the southern Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir wines are built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines • Low Yields • Purity • Freshness • Concentration • Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, they're producing serious Burgundy from appellations where genuine value can still occasionally be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaranges 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaranges sits at the \u003cstrong\u003esouthern end of the Côte de Beaune\u003c\/strong\u003e, immediately beside Santenay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, it hasn't carried the prestige—or prices—of names such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny or Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly why it's interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hands of a producer like Bachelet-Monnot, Maranges can deliver \u003cstrong\u003eserious Premier Cru Burgundy without the astronomical pricing increasingly attached to the Côte d'Or's most famous villages\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of Burgundy I get excited about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because it comes from the most famous vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut because the numbers behind it are extraordinary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 18 hl\/ha yield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$123.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today's Burgundy market, that's seriously compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin sees a drinking window extending from \u003cstrong\u003e2025 to 2040\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there's also genuine cellaring potential here. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't delicate, featherweight Burgundy. \u003cstrong\u003eClos de la Boutière is the richer, more muscular side of Maranges\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark-fruited, concentrated and structured, but still carrying the freshness and energy that make great Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Tiny Yields. Premier Cru. Serious Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-Year-Old Vines. 90–92 Vinous. Maranges 1er Cru. $123.50 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 An outstanding-value entry into serious Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune's most exciting domaines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Maranges Premier Cru? The 2021 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière is a serious old-vine Pinot Noir from a single parcel of 80-year-old mass-selection vines. Cropped at just 18 hl\/ha and fully destemmed in 2021, it combines dark cherry, crushed strawberry, plum and orange zest with firm tannins, real depth and excellent energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachelet-Monnot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479288344878,"sku":null,"price":123.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6883415d-6136-4a06-a117-f9fb3e23652e.png?v=1787200346"},{"product_id":"pascal-bouchard-chablis-1er-cru-montmains-2024","title":"2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Montmains | Premier Cru White Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 PASCAL BOUCHARD | MONTMAINS | CHABLIS 1ER CRU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is classic Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Chablis’ most respected Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot overworked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot over-oaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot trying to be Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimmeridgian soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a little oak for texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Montmains\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from southeast-facing slopes in one of Chablis’ most respected Premier Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is beautifully judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% STAINLESS STEEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% OAK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 MONTHS ON FINE LEES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Premier Cru Chablis that gives you both freshness and texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePASCAL BOUCHARD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Bouchard is a long-established Chablis producer working across:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes classic cuvées alongside old-vine and premium bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Montmains sits right in the heart of that Premier Cru story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse oak carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd let Chablis remain Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMONTMAINS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontmains is one of the important Premier Cru climats on the \u003cstrong\u003eleft bank of the Serein\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd enough natural breadth to make the wine attractive even when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Bouchard’s Montmains comes from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoutheast-facing slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep calcareous clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beneath that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN SUBSOIL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the wine the foundation Chablis lovers are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd tension. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN SUBSOIL\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the defining geological stories of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimmeridgian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcareous clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimestone-rich subsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient marine influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination helps shape the style of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaline drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that distinctive Chablis tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Chardonnay from a very specific place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Pascal Bouchard gets the balance right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing and settling, the must is divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% FERMENTED IN TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STAINLESS 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breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what good Premier Cru Chablis should deliver. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh orchard notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen underneath:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate opens round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the structure builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing clumsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a beautifully composed Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRIOCHE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROUNDNESS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALANCE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFULLNESS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Montmains. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChablis Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontmains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-bank Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoutheast-facing slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep calcareous clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimmeridgian subsoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80% stainless-steel fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% oak fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 10 months on fine lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal blending and maturation in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrioche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood fullness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Chablis style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal with seafood or white meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring potential up to around five years \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Chablis territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled snapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeafood pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish with beurre blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite meat in cream sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat’s cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because there’s 20% oak in the mix, this has enough breadth to handle richer dishes than a completely unoaked Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eMONTMAINS. 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villages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Rully Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a Premier Cru site planted with the domaine’s \u003cstrong\u003eoldest Chardonnay vines — dating back to 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat alone is worth paying attention to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 POINTS — BURGHOUND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE — BURGHOUND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay-limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic vineyard management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 months in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a broad, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson tasted it and called it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A MAGNIFICENT WINE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a serious endorsement. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOMAINE JAEGER-DEFAIX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Jaeger-Defaix is based in \u003cstrong\u003eRully\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Côte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHélène Jaeger took over the estate in 2005 from her great-aunt Henriette Niepce, continuing a family winegrowing history that stretches back centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has become increasingly well regarded for wines that combine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd strong vineyard identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the best Rully should never taste generic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont-Palais should taste different from Rabourcé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabourcé should taste different from Les Cloux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Les Cloux?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the domaine’s old-vine, mineral, structured expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLES CLOUX\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLES CLOUX.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Premier Cru vineyard in Rully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated above \u003cstrong\u003eLe Chapitre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move higher up the slope, the clay-limestone soils become progressively lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the vines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the oldest Chardonnay vines at the domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTED IN 1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you nearly eighty years of vine age in the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow natural vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a vineyard that has had decades to express itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, these old vines have been managed organically. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOLD VINES PLANTED IN 1944\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the line I’d push hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is serious vine age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly eight decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Chardonnay vines can bring something you simply cannot manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a much stronger sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s exactly why Les Cloux is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaeger-Defaix ferments and matures Les Cloux in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels for 18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the wine is bottled after a light filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s an important contrast to Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is white Burgundy with real oak élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the fruit and minerality remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak is there to add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to bury the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with old-vine fruit this concentrated, the wine can handle it. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is beautifully expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleshy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s real amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut also enough acidity to keep everything precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the finish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYELLOW FRUIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEMON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERBENA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFLORALS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTEXTURE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINE BITTERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG FINISH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Premier Cru Chardonnay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e92 POINTS — BURGHOUND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound awarded the 2023 Les Cloux:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd marked it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly the sort of recommendation worth paying attention to in Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause value and Burgundy rarely appear in the same sentence anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound found:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd enough depth to reward short-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis suggested drinking horizon begins around \u003cstrong\u003e2028+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBILL NANSON — “MAGNIFICENT”\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson’s reaction was even more direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe found the 2023:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautifully persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis summary?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MAGNIFICENT WINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a huge compliment for a Rully Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it fits exactly with the style of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut still precision. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90–92 Points — Burghound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Value — Burghound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBill Nanson — Burgundy Report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRully Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLes Cloux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCôte Chalonnaise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld vines planted in 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic vineyard management since 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay-limestone soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocated above Le Chapitre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 months in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight filtration before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerbena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleshy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious cellaring potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic white Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves proper food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-seared scallops are a perfect match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat’s cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine itself specifically suggests \u003cstrong\u003eComté or goat cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Guide Hachette recommends seared scallops. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eRULLY 1ER CRU. 1944 VINES. 92 BURGHOUND. TOP VALUE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon. Yellow fruit. Verbena. Minerality. Length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously smart white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Rully Premier Cru? The 2023 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux Blanc is an old-vine Chardonnay from vines planted in 1944 on classic clay-limestone soils. Organically managed and matured for 18 months in oak, it combines lemon, yellow fruit, verbena and floral detail with mineral intensity, broad texture, fresh acidity and a long, fine-bitter finish. 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Dark cherry and black fruits sit at the core, wrapped in \u003cstrong\u003esupple, velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and vibrant acidity. Savoury spice and earthy mineral characters emerge with air, adding complexity without overwhelming the purity of the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined and persistent, with dark berries, spice and fine tannins carrying through a beautifully poised finish. Domaine Matrot itself describes Santenots as producing complex wines that combine richness and structure with elegance, dominated by black fruits and broad, velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots – A Fascinating Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one of Burgundy's wonderful quirks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSantenots vineyard is actually located within the commune of Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Pinot Noir is grown here, the wine can be labelled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru Santenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a terroir capable of producing a more powerful and structured expression of Volnay while retaining the appellation's famous perfume and finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is exactly what makes Santenots so exciting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay elegance + Santenots depth and structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot's Santenots comes from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines averaging approximately 30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a cold maceration at around 10°C for three to six days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place naturally with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e over approximately 12–18 days, with extraction adjusted according to the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak – only 20% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by another three months in tank before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restrained use of new oak is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy where the barrel dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus remains firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir. Vineyard. Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot is based in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been in family hands for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many Burgundy lovers immediately associate Matrot with white Burgundy, its holdings also produce some seriously compelling Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Santenots is one of the most interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has followed environmentally conscious farming practices for decades, progressively eliminating chemical treatments and moving its vineyards to organic cultivation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 – A Serious Santenots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 has already attracted strong attention in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Revue du Vin de France awarded it 96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing a powerful, structured wine with dark cherry, strawberry, floral and spicy complexity, supported by substantial yet velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a serious endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also reinforces what makes this vineyard so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't delicate, lightweight Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine depth and structure here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath that power is the silky texture and elegance we want from great Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages, situated between \u003cstrong\u003ePommard and Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are renowned for their combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Fine Tannins • Earth • Spice • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantenots brings another dimension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore depth. More dark fruit. More structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet it remains beautifully refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Burgundy becomes seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're moving beyond generic Bourgogne and village-level Pinot Noir into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd not just any Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating vineyard technically situated in Meursault but capable of producing Pinot Noir under the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you've got:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-year-old vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months maturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a 2023 release that has received \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 from La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of $195\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is serious Burgundy, but it's also a compelling step into Premier Cru territory at a price well below many of the region's most famous names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Silky. Savoury. Elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay Santenots 1er Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e captures exactly what makes great Burgundy so addictive — fruit, structure and complexity, but above all, a genuine sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru. Santenots. Volnay. Domaine Matrot. $195 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb cellar-worthy Burgundy with the structure to evolve beautifully over the next 10–15 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru is a 90–92 point Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir from the famous Santenots terroir, geographically located within Meursault. Made from approximately 30-year-old vines and matured for 15 months in oak with only 10% new barrels, it combines black cherry and dark fruits with spice, mineral complexity, soft velvety tannins and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matrot Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479300436270,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023MatrotVolnaySantenots1erCru.png?v=1787282590"},{"product_id":"drouhin-vaudon-reserve-de-vaudon-chablis-2023","title":"2023 Drouhin-Vaudon Réserve de Vaudon Chablis | Estate-Grown Chablis","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 NOT THE STANDARD CHABLIS — THIS IS 100% DROUHIN ESTATE FRUIT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively From Drouhin Family-Owned Vineyards, Between Montee De Tonnerre And Mont De Milieu. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Chablis with extra pedigree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is where Drouhin’s Chablis story gets more serious.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Chablis is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut \u003cstrong\u003eRéserve de Vaudon\u003c\/strong\u003e has an important difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXCLUSIVELY FROM DROUHIN FAMILY-OWNED VINEYARDS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd those vineyards are mainly situated in the \u003cstrong\u003eVauvillien Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, between two famous Chablis hills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMONTÉE DE TONNERRE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMONT DE MILIEU.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is seriously interesting real estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Drouhin-Vaudon Réserve de Vaudon Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e is everything you want from classic Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle marine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd absolutely no need for oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay stripped back to vineyard and terroir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDROUHIN-VAUDON\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrouhin-Vaudon is the Chablis estate of \u003cstrong\u003eMaison Joseph Drouhin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Drouhin family was one of the major Burgundy names to recognise Chablis’ potential when the region was struggling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1960s, Robert Drouhin began investing in vineyards there and helped restore important sites to serious wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the family farms a substantial estate with a long-established focus on organic and biodynamic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Réserve de Vaudon is a particularly important bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause unlike the standard Drouhin Chablis, which can include purchased fruit and must, \u003cstrong\u003eRéserve de Vaudon comes only from Drouhin family properties\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVALLÉE DE VAUVILLIEN\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the detail I’d really sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are mainly in the \u003cstrong\u003eVauvillien Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd where is that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMONTÉE DE TONNERRE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMONT DE MILIEU.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo highly regarded Chablis sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valley is described by Drouhin as a corridor of vines nestled beneath steep slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd scattered through the soils are the famous fossil-rich stones that define the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives Réserve de Vaudon a very strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot generic Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot anonymous regional fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific terroir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN LIMESTONE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the geological backbone of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN LIMESTONE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient marine fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrouhin specifically highlights the fossil-rich limestone as one of the key elements behind Chablis’ distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that influence comes through here as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaline character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why Chablis doesn’t taste like generic Chardonnay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is pure, restrained Chablis winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are slowly pressed as \u003cstrong\u003ewhole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pneumatic press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final press juice is separated from the free-run juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen fermentation takes place in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAINLESS STEEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd élevage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAINLESS STEEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 TO 10 MONTHS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo buttery barrel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what you want from Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften with subtle green reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the aromatics arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen something distinctly Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost iodine-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut not hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s softness underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd enough breadth from the warm 2023 vintage to make the wine especially appealing now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEMON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFERN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSALINITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFRESHNESS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINESSE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALANCE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is elegant Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e2023 — RIPE, GENEROUS, STILL FRESH\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 was one of the warmest years Burgundy has seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven warmer than 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Drouhin reports that the fruit reached \u003cstrong\u003eperfect maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, the wines retained:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir 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Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween Montée de Tonnerre and Mont de Milieu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimmeridgian limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine fossils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePneumatic pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless-steel fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7–10 months in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaline notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic viticulture across the estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodynamic practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal drinking 2–6 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VAUDON.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eESTATE-GROWN CHABLIS. KIMMERIDGIAN. NO OAK. VALLÉE DE VAUVILLIEN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon. Salinity. Minerality. Finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chablis with extra pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for premium Chablis? The 2023 Drouhin-Vaudon Réserve de Vaudon Chablis is an estate-grown 100% Chardonnay sourced exclusively from Drouhin family vineyards, mainly in the Vauvillien Valley between Montée de Tonnerre and Mont de Milieu. 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Ripe red and dark fruits drive the medium-to-full-bodied palate, with liquorice and savoury spice adding complexity. The tannins are substantial but impressively fine, giving the wine classic Pommard structure without heaviness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, energetic and mineral, with beautifully ripe fruit meeting a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esalty minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that carries through the persistent finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's Stuart Pigott praised the 2022 for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, structure and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, but importantly noted just how fine the tannins are for Pommard. He recommends drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2026 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens – One of Pommard's Greatest Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard doesn't have a single Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there are a handful of Premier Cru vineyards that have long been considered the village's greatest terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd right at the top sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003cstrong\u003eGrands Epenots and Clos des Epenots\u003c\/strong\u003e, Les Rugiens is widely regarded among Pommard's finest climats. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine purchased its approximately \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-hectare holding in 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vines now around \u003cstrong\u003e70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny Vineyard Holding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Pommard's Great Sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e from organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months in French oak – around one-third new.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat level of new oak is beautifully judged for a wine with this much fruit concentration and structure. It provides support and complexity without overwhelming the character of Les Rugiens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is quintessential serious Pommard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Fruit • Red Fruit • Liquorice • Spice • Fine Tannins • Salty Minerality • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy names carry the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the domaine has spent generations assembling an extraordinary collection of vineyards across Burgundy, with holdings throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's philosophy is focused firmly on allowing individual Burgundian climats to express their identity, using careful harvesting, gentle handling, French oak maturation and patient élevage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with a vineyard as distinguished as Les Rugiens, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard is one of Burgundy's most famous red wine villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the famously perfumed wines of neighbouring Volnay, Pommard traditionally produces Pinot Noir with greater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Dark Fruit • Earth • Tannin • Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the best Pommards aren't simply muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey combine that power with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Faiveley Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling specifically highlights the wine's combination of significant concentration and \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – An Outstanding Burgundy Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season was warm and dry, but Faiveley's technical team reported excellent potential alcohol levels of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e12.8–13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing them as textbook figures for modern Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result in Les Rugiens is a wine with substantial ripeness and concentration but without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck confit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's suggested pairings include \u003cstrong\u003egame stew, lamb shoulder, duck confit and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply because it says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Pommard's most revered climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 70-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.5-hectare Faiveley parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $290.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's unquestionably serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't everyday Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eone of Pommard's benchmark Premier Cru terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e, from one of Burgundy's great historic domaines, in an outstanding vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 95-point James Suckling review gets to the heart of the wine: \u003cstrong\u003epower and concentration combined with unusually fine tannins and a long, salty mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Structured. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb example of why the greatest Pommard Premier Crus can sit comfortably among the serious red wines of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points. Les Rugiens. Pommard Premier Cru. Domaine Faiveley. $290 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A serious cellar Burgundy — magnificent now with air, but potentially even more rewarding after another 5–10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Pommard Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens is a 95-point Pinot Noir from one of Pommard's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from organically grown grapes and matured for approximately 14 months in French oak, it combines ripe red fruit, black cherry, liquorice and floral complexity with remarkably fine tannins, powerful structure and a long saline-mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479331402030,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineFaiveleyPommard1erCru_LesRugiens.png?v=1787281387"},{"product_id":"domaine-dureuil-janthial-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-clos-des-argillieres-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières | 94 Point Old Vine Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 1942 Old Vines | Exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines, tiny production and serious Côte de Nuits pedigree — an extraordinary Burgundy from Vincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the more refined expressions of Nuits-Saint-Georges — power, purity and silky structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – La Revue du Vin De France | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound | 92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Old Vines, Finesse \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully refined Nuits-Saint-Georges — lifted cherry, raspberry and floral complexity wrapped around silky tannins, mineral energy and serious old-vine structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright mid-ruby with excellent clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted and beautifully detailed with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, raspberry, strawberry and brambly red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with dried rose, forest floor, white pepper, earth and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, energetic and wonderfully precise. Succulent cherry and raspberry fruit flows across the palate, supported by finely grained tannins and a distinct mineral backbone. There's classic Nuits-Saint-Georges structure here, but the overall impression is one of \u003cstrong\u003efinesse rather than brute force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, balanced and elegant, with red fruit, earth, spice and mineral notes lingering through a beautifully refined finish. Jasper Morris MW particularly praised its lifted cherry and raspberry fruit, balance and fine length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound – Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound highlights the wine's energy, mineral drive and serious structure, while Neal Martin found brambly red fruit, dried roses, strawberry, forest floor, white pepper and finely balanced tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières – Vines Planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes seriously exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDureuil-Janthial owns only around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated at \u003cstrong\u003ePrémeaux-Prissey in the southern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them around \u003cstrong\u003e80 years old at the time of the 2022 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's another fascinating detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits immediately beside the famous \u003cstrong\u003eClos de l'Arlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this tiny parcel some very serious neighbours. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard faces east and sits over \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils with substantial surface gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Australian importer Bibendum gives an even more precise description: \u003cstrong\u003epink Prémeaux marble beneath approximately 60cm of clay-rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat clay helps explain the name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it contributes to a wine with genuine depth and structure while retaining the mineral freshness and finesse that distinguishes this particular site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble sorted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore entering the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes undergo approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone week of cold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e before fermentation in conical wooden vats. Extraction is determined through daily tasting rather than following a fixed recipe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel – 50% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 months in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore bottling according to the lunar calendar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2022 vintage specifically, Vincent Dureuil used \u003cstrong\u003eno whole clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e and employed relatively gentle extraction because the skins were naturally thick and extraction came easily. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Dureuil-Janthial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of the most highly regarded growers working in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in \u003cstrong\u003eRully\u003c\/strong\u003e, his reputation has grown enormously as Burgundy collectors have discovered just how serious these wines can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this wine takes us north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInto the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd specifically into one of Burgundy's great red-wine appellations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is minuscule. Australian importer International Fine Wines reported receiving \u003cstrong\u003eless than three cases\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 2022 Clos des Argillières. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges is famous for producing Pinot Noir with genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure • Depth • Earth • Dark Fruit • Savouriness • Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Clos des Argillières shows a particularly refined side of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris calls it the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“lighter side of Nuits”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith succulent fruit, good tannin and an elegant finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly why this wine is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get Nuits-Saint-Georges structure without sacrificing perfume or finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle and mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If drinking young, around \u003cstrong\u003e45 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e will help the wine open. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.4-hectare holding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel + 6 months in tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$310.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly attractive in the Australian market. Current listings I found for the same 2022 are around \u003cstrong\u003e$339–385 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, making $310 look very sharp for a wine of this pedigree. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply expensive Burgundy carrying a famous appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eold-vine, tiny-production Premier Cru Burgundy from a genuinely exceptional grower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, it's built for the cellar. One specialist merchant suggests drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2028\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching its peak around \u003cstrong\u003e2038\u003c\/strong\u003e and continuing through approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2044\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Tiny Production. Premier Cru. Exceptional Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942 Vines. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru. 92 Burghound. $310 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely special cellar Burgundy — extremely limited and capable of evolving beautifully for the next 15–20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières is a tiny-parcel old-vine Pinot Noir from east-facing vines planted in 1942 beside Clos de l’Arlot. Hand picked, double sorted and matured for 12 months in barrel followed by six months in stainless steel, it combines cherry, raspberry, dried rose, forest-floor complexity and mineral freshness with silky tannins, elegant structure and serious cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dureuil Janthial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479357681966,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineDureuilJanthialNuitsSaintGeorges1erCru_ClosdesArgillieres.png?v=1787278473"},{"product_id":"xavier-monnot-volnay-1er-cru-clos-des-chenes-2021","title":"2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes | 93 Point Old Vine Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 93 Point Volnay Premier Cru | Old Vines Dating Back to 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, finesse and old-vine depth — a beautiful expression of one of Volnay's great Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes. Old vines. Limestone terroir. Classic Volnay elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Finesse \u0026amp; Old-Vine Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully refined Volnay — black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral complexity carried by supple fruit, fine structure and classic Côte de Beaune elegance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby-red with beautiful clarity and a delicate crimson edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfumed and finely detailed with \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry, blackberry and raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, peony, subtle spice and stony mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supple and beautifully balanced. Red and dark berry fruit flows through a medium-bodied palate, accompanied by floral complexity and fine-grained tannins. There's a lovely mineral backbone and freshness that keeps the wine precise and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, with dark cherry, violet, mineral notes and subtle oak spice lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral character and the way the wine remains balanced through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous describes a more reserved expression of the vineyard, with \u003cstrong\u003epeony, violet, dark berry and blue-fruit characters\u003c\/strong\u003e, grainy tannins and a distinctly structured finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes – One of Volnay's Great Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis one of the largest and most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards in Volnay, sitting between \u003cstrong\u003eTaille Pieds\u003c\/strong\u003e and the border with Monthélie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils contain a high proportion of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhich helps give Clos des Chênes its distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, finesse, freshness and generous fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is quintessential Volnay territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sheer concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Texture • Minerality • Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines Planted in 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the part I really love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot's parcel of Clos des Chênes contains two distinct generations of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the other half in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means a significant portion of the fruit for this wine came from vines approximately \u003cstrong\u003e85 years old at the 2021 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson of Burgundy Report specifically singled out those old 1936 vines when tasting the 2021, praising the wine's minerality, width and delicacy and describing it as a \u003cstrong\u003egreat Clos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious vineyard pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Xavier Monnot's approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo-acre parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e of Clos des Chênes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 reds were \u003cstrong\u003efully destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, which puts the focus firmly on the purity of the fruit rather than whole-bunch influence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clos des Chênes is matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30–35% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough new oak to add structure and complexity while allowing the perfume and delicacy of Volnay to remain front and centre. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 was a very different Burgundy vintage from the warmer years immediately preceding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost dramatically reduced the crop, while the cooler growing season produced wines with greater \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, perfume and classical proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot reported that some parcels produced only around half a normal crop. Despite the challenges, he found the finished wines balanced, with the reds generally lighter and more immediately approachable than in richer vintages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for Clos des Chênes, that appears to have worked beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Report noted that rather than producing the warmer, heavier style seen in some preceding years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“the delicacy of Volnay is restored in 21.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you want from great Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Xavier Monnot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot is based in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e, where his family has deep roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine was previously known as \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine René Monnier\u003c\/strong\u003e, after Xavier's grandfather. Following significant improvements in both vineyard and cellar, Xavier began bottling under his own name with the \u003cstrong\u003e2005 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the estate stretches across Burgundy, with Premier Cru holdings in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay and Maranges\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house style emphasises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity • Elegance • Complexity • Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Clos des Chênes is a terrific example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere neighbouring Pommard is generally associated with greater muscle and tannic structure, Volnay is famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Florals • Red Fruit • Silky Texture • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos des Chênes adds a little more generosity and structure without sacrificing that finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay perfume + Premier Cru depth + old-vine concentration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Burgundy's acidity and moderate structure make it particularly versatile with game birds, duck, mushrooms and truffle-based dishes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has virtually everything I want to see in serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines dating back to 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone-rich terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Volnay perfume and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$290.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, 2021 looks particularly suited to this vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of producing an oversized or overly ripe Pinot Noir, the cooler vintage has brought the focus back toward \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, freshness, minerality and delicacy\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd those \u003cstrong\u003e1936 vines\u003c\/strong\u003e bring another dimension entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious, cellar-worthy Burgundy with genuine history behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Mineral. Silky. Old Vine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully classical expression of Volnay — combining old-vine depth with the perfume, freshness and elegance that make this village so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points. Vines Dating to 1936. Volnay 1er Cru. $290 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb Premier Cru Burgundy to drink now with air or cellar confidently for another decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is a 93-point old-vine Pinot Noir from one of Volnay's most important Premier Cru vineyards. Xavier Monnot's two-acre parcel includes vines planted in 1936 and 1978 on limestone-rich soils. Matured for 12–14 months in French oak, it combines black cherry, blackberry and violet with mineral freshness, fine spice, supple tannins and classic Volnay finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Monnot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479366857006,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021XavierMonnotVolnay1erCru_ClosdesChenes.png?v=1787278033"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-chambolle-musigny-1er-cru-les-charmes-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes | Premier Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru | Exceptional Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, silk and extraordinary finesse — quintessential Chambolle-Musigny from one of its most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes. Domaine Faiveley. Pure Côte de Nuits elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Silk \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A captivating Chambolle-Musigny — perfumed red fruits, florals and spice wrapped in silky tannins, mineral freshness and extraordinary finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-red with youthful crimson highlights and beautiful clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely perfumed with \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by rose petals, peony, sweet spice and subtle smoky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, pure and wonderfully detailed. Red berry fruit flows through a finely structured palate with delicate spice and mineral complexity. The tannins are beautifully polished, while fresh acidity provides energy and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined and persistent, with red fruit, florals, spice and a saline mineral edge lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's style for Les Charmes is deliberately elegant and aromatic, reflecting the vineyard's relatively low-clay, pebbly soils. The wine is matured for \u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak, with approximately 40–50% new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 vintage produced particularly supple and sensual red Burgundies\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Faiveley's Premier Crus receiving around 50% new oak during élevage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy from a vineyard and producer combination capable of delivering extraordinary Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes – One of Chambolle-Musigny's Great Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esits in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Côte de Nuits' most revered villages for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is ideally positioned in the centre of the village, between the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eMusigny and Bonnes-Mares Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its southeast-facing exposition and relatively low-clay, pebbly soils contribute to a wine that Faiveley describes as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharming • Subtle • Delicate • Elegant • Aromatically Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's almost the perfect description of what great Chambolle-Musigny should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Chambolle-Musigny Is So Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e is famous for power and \u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e for structure, Chambolle-Musigny is renowned for something different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Chambolle can be hauntingly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry • Wild Strawberry • Cherry • Rose • Violet • Spice • Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky rather than muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine rather than imposing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed rather than powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't mistake finesse for lack of intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest Chambolle-Musignys can have extraordinary concentration beneath that delicate exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the village's benchmark Premier Cru sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Faiveley's \u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel in Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Côte de Nuits vineyards, the soils here contain very little clay, with only small traces through the pebbly surface layer. This contributes to the vineyard's lighter, more delicate and aromatic personality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40–50% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the remainder in second-fill barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine that combines the depth expected of Premier Cru Burgundy with the \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins and aromatic finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e that define Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy producers possess the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, Faiveley has evolved enormously in recent decades, combining its extraordinary collection of vineyards with increasingly precise vineyard management and winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder \u003cstrong\u003eErwan Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wines have moved towards greater \u003cstrong\u003epurity, openness and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the structure and longevity historically associated with the domaine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the reasons Faiveley is so compelling today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Burgundy pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecombined with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodern precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 growing season wasn't straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's Jérôme Flous described a season that swung between cool conditions and significant heat, with temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e30°C during harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. The domaine's ability to cool harvested fruit became particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting reds averaged around \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, with good volumes and a style described by Wine Advocate's William Kelley as \u003cstrong\u003esupple and sensual\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a village built around perfume and finesse, that's an exciting vintage profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few Pinot Noir addresses more famous than Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe village sits among some extraordinary neighbours in the Côte de Nuits, yet its wines have a personality all their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere other villages can emphasise power and tannin, Chambolle is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Florals • Silky Texture • Mineral Freshness • Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Les Charmes takes those characteristics and adds genuine Premier Cru depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Burgundy about beauty rather than brute force.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherry jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine where I'd avoid overpowering the perfume with excessively rich or spicy food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Burgundy be the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the style of Burgundy that explains why people become obsessed with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enormous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot trying to overwhelm you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then look at the pedigree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is undoubtedly serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you're buying into one of the Côte de Nuits' most famous villages, one of its important Premier Cru vineyards and one of Burgundy's historic domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the seductive side of great Burgundy — Pinot Noir built around perfume, texture and finesse rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points. Les Charmes. Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru. Domaine Faiveley. $365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A beautiful cellar Burgundy and a superb opportunity to experience serious Premier Cru Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes is a refined Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir from a southeast-facing parcel in the heart of the village between Musigny and Bonnes-Mares. Matured for 16 months in French oak, it combines fresh red fruit, raspberry, floral perfume, sweet spice and subtle smoke with silky tannins, mineral tension and a long elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479374786862,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineFaiveleyChambolle-Musigny1erCru_LesCharmes_debbfc21-45be-45dc-96c7-f0a42fb26413.png?v=1787277505"},{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-et-thierry-glantenay-1er-cru-les-brouillards-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026 Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards | 92 Point Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 92 Point Volnay Premier Cru | 50-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, silky texture and mineral finesse — a beautiful expression of Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Tiny yields. Indigenous yeast. Classic Côte de Beaune elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Purity \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully expressive Volnay — ripe redcurrant and crushed strawberry, fine tannins and wonderful mineral definition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-red with beautiful clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately expressive with \u003cstrong\u003eripe redcurrant, raspberry, crushed strawberry and wild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, subtle peppermint, bitter chocolate, cardamom and delicate earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, finely structured and beautifully harmonious. Pure red berry fruit sits at the centre, carried by \u003cstrong\u003efine tannins and excellent mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's concentration without heaviness and a wonderful combination of generosity and classical Volnay finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fresh and beautifully detailed, with raspberry, strawberry, subtle spice and mineral notes lingering over fine tannins. The 2023 received \u003cstrong\u003e90–92 points from The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which praised its open red-fruited bouquet, harmonious palate and fine minerality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother excellent result for a vineyard with a remarkably consistent critical record: the 2022 also received \u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 2020 earned \u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards – Classic Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Volnay Premier Cru lying towards the \u003cstrong\u003ePommard side of the appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat location helps explain the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou still get the perfume and elegance associated with Volnay, but there's also genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Savouriness • Tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay finesse with an extra layer of structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious vintages have been noted for ripe red fruits, florals, mineral character and enough tannin to reward cellaring, while retaining the delicacy that makes Volnay so compelling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the value proposition becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith extraordinarily low yields reported at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 hl\/ha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore fermentation for approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spends approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is matured on lees, undergoes malolactic fermentation and is bottled without filtration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully traditional Burgundy winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, only 20% new oak means the emphasis remains where it should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the vineyard and the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThierry Glantenay is one of those Burgundy growers worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine is based in \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Thierry producing wines from an impressive collection of terroirs across Volnay and Pommard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach is relatively restrained in the cellar. Rather than forcing extraction, the domaine has historically allowed fermentation itself to extract colour, flavour and tannin, with restrained pigeage and remontage and patient élevage in barrel. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Burgundy built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit • Terroir • Texture • Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than excessive winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere neighbouring Pommard tends toward greater power and structure, Volnay is famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Florals • Fine Tannins • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Brouillards brings a slightly more structured edge to that personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Pinot Noir with enough substance to age but enough perfume and generosity to be extremely seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Burgundy that comes alive with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously attractive Premier Cru Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny reported yields of 15 hl\/ha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months élevage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$245.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Premier Cru Volnay from mature vines and a respected grower, that's a compelling proposition in today's Burgundy market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly like is the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy built around sheer concentration or oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, crushed strawberry, perfume, fine tannins and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly the qualities that make great Volnay so seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the elegance of Volnay with enough structure and old-vine depth to make it a genuinely serious cellar proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate. 50-Year-Old Vines. Volnay 1er Cru. $245 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A beautiful Premier Cru Burgundy to enjoy with air now or cellar confidently for 10–15+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards is a 90–92 point old-vine Pinot Noir from approximately 50-year-old vines cropped at just 15 hl\/ha. Hand harvested, naturally fermented and matured for 16 months in French oak with only 20% new barrels, it combines raspberry, cherry, floral perfume and liquorice with fine tannins, mineral freshness and a long saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard et Thierry Glantenay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479387402542,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineBernardetThierryGlantenay1erCru_LesBrouillards.png?v=1787274361"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-grand-cru-mazis-chambertin-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru | 99 Point Grand Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 99 Point Grand Cru Burgundy | One of Faiveley's Greatest 2022 Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary concentration, breathtaking finesse and an almost endless finish — this is serious Grand Cru Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin. Old vines. Domaine Faiveley. One of the great terroirs of Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator | 95 Points – Decanter | 96 Points – The Wine Advocate | 96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Grand Cru Burgundy | Power, Precision \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A monumental Mazis-Chambertin — immense concentration and old-vine depth delivered with extraordinary precision, fine tannins and a finish that seems to go forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, brilliant ruby-crimson with remarkable intensity and youthful purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profound and complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, blackberry and dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, then revealing spiced plum, orange zest, peony, wet earth and exotic spice. There's a darker, ferrous and almost sanguine character underneath the fruit that is quintessentially serious Mazis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and powerful, yet astonishingly graceful. Layers of cherry, blackberry and dark plum flow across the palate with bright acidity, beautifully integrated oak and extraordinarily fine tannins. Despite the intensity, the wine retains remarkable precision and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumentally long. Fruit, spice, earth, iron and saline minerality continue to unfold through an exceptionally persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling awarded the bottled wine \u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its extraordinary concentration, precision, originality and exceptionally fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extraordinary critical lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate found the wine broad, enveloping and concentrated, with dark berries, spiced plum, orange zest and peony before a pure saline finish. Vinous likewise awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94–96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a suggested drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2052\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the score that really jumps off the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine initially received an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e99–100 points from barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Stuart Pigott describing tremendous concentration and brilliance combined with remarkable finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter bottling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished wine was praised for combining enormous depth and concentration with a surprisingly graceful medium-bodied palate and exceptionally fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the magic here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply huge Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's power delivered with finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we're at the very top of the Burgundy hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazis-Chambertin sits at the northern end of the great line of Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus, adjoining \u003cstrong\u003eClos de Bèze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley has substantial holdings here, spread across parcels in \u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Haut and Mazis-Bas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decanter reports approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.56 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the majority in Mazis-Haut. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir gives Mazis a distinctive combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower • Earth • Iron • Dark Fruit • Structure • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical director Jérôme Flous describes the vineyard's earthy character as \u003cstrong\u003eiron-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that ferrous quality is a recurring feature of the 2022. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines \u0026amp; Extraordinary Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's Mazis-Chambertin includes vines planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1945 • 1959 • 1974\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealongside a younger parcel replanted in 2020. The soils are shallow and formed from material washed down from the nearby combe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose older parcels are now serious old-vine territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is one of the reasons the wine can deliver such extraordinary concentration without simply relying on ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine vineyard depth underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling reports the finished wine coming from \u003cstrong\u003ethree parcels totalling around 1.4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, matured in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% New French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% Once-Used Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a substantial amount of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is Grand Cru fruit with more than enough concentration to absorb it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine isn't about oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about using élevage to frame the enormous depth and structure of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew producers have a Burgundy portfolio quite like \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the family has spent generations building extraordinary holdings throughout Burgundy, including some of the Côte d'Or's most celebrated Premier and Grand Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mazis-Chambertin is one of the stars of the red-wine portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine itself highlighted the extraordinary performance of the 2022 Mazis after its initial \u003cstrong\u003e99–100 point\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment, putting it in remarkable company among Faiveley's 2022 Grand Crus. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 has turned out to be an exceptional vintage for red Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable thing about the best wines is their combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipeness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Mazis has huge fruit concentration, but it's animated by bright acidity and extraordinarily fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's incredibly intense, but still unmistakably Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the great addresses for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazis-Chambertin sits among the legendary Grand Crus of Gevrey, alongside names including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatricières-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuchottes-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharmes-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazoyères-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, Burgundy isn't simply about grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about individual pieces of land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mazis has a personality all its own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Earthy. Ferrous. Deep. Long-lived.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagyu sirloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves serious food, but personally I'd keep things relatively simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Burgundy at this level should be the centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not rush this bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous suggests \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2052\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Burghound recommends \u003cstrong\u003e2037+\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decanter believes it should improve for at least another two decades after its first three to five years in bottle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd be very comfortable cellaring this for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–25+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening young, give it serious air and use a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you only have one bottle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut it away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely different level of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the package:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines dating back to 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$850.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is serious wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, your \u003cstrong\u003e$850 RRP is right around current Australian retail positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, with one Australian marketplace listing the 2022 at \u003cstrong\u003e$833\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, this is a \u003cstrong\u003e99-point Grand Cru Burgundy from old vines in one of Gevrey-Chambertin's legendary vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the structure to develop for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Profound. Precise. Monumentally long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those bottles that demonstrates exactly why the greatest Burgundy commands such extraordinary respect — immense concentration without heaviness, power without brutality and extraordinary finesse despite its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points. Grand Cru. Mazis-Chambertin. Domaine Faiveley. $850 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuine collector's Burgundy — cellar it, be patient, and let one of Faiveley's greatest 2022 reds reveal itself over the next two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Grand Cru Burgundy? The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is a 95-point Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir from a 1.56-hectare Faiveley holding across Mazis-Haut and Mazis-Bas, with old vines dating back to 1930–1945. Organically farmed and matured for 16–18 months in French oak, it combines cherry and red fruit with spice, iron-rich earthy complexity, smooth tannins, serious depth and a long, powerful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479419187502,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineFaiveleyGrandCruMazis-Chambertin_1.png?v=1787275046"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-meursault-meursault-1er-cru-perrires-2023","title":"2023 Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Perrières | 96 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Meursault 1er Cru | One of the Greatest Chardonnay Vineyards in Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, limestone minerality and extraordinary precision — magnificent white Burgundy from the legendary Perrières vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières. Hard Jurassic limestone. 55-year-old vines. One of Meursault's greatest Premier Crus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous | 95 Points – The World of Fine Wine | 94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025 | Gold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Meursault | Minerality, Power \u0026amp; Extraordinary Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A profound expression of Perrières — concentrated orchard fruit, citrus and stone wrapped around tremendous mineral tension, precision and a finish that just keeps going.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Sarah Marsh, The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – VertdeVin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant rating clarification:\u003c\/strong\u003e the published critic reviews are \u003cstrong\u003e96 Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95 Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than fixed 96 and 95 scores. The Château itself lists the 2023 at 96 from Jasper Morris. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières – One of the Greatest Premier Crus in Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to get excited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are Premier Cru vineyards, and then there are sites whose reputations transcend their official classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits firmly in the latter camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of great white Burgundy, it is one of the benchmark terroirs of Meursault — a vineyard prized for combining the village's natural richness with something altogether more chiselled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality. Tension. Precision. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault regards Perrières as one of its finest parcels and describes the wine through two words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Minerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what makes Perrières so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant pale yellow-gold with youthful green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003elemon, citrus blossom, white peach, pear and nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by acacia flowers, crushed stone, subtle spice and beautifully integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet wonderfully precise. Layers of orchard fruit and citrus build across the palate, but the defining feature is the extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emineral tension and stony precision\u003c\/strong\u003e running underneath. There's weight without heaviness and richness without sacrificing energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, saline and mineral. Citrus, nectarine and stone continue to reverberate long after the wine leaves the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris found multiple layers waiting to emerge and particularly praised the way the vineyard's stony character gives precision to the weight of fruit. Neal Martin found substantially greater minerality here than in the Château's Charmes-Dessus, with orange pith, nectarine and a finish that continues to tingle after the wine has gone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault owns approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.12 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcel sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-slope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith an:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast \/ South-East exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic Limestone.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat hard limestone is fundamental to the personality of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply rich Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limestone provides the wine with a backbone of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's what separates great Perrières from richer but less mineral expressions of Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château's Perrières comes from two parcels in \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières Dessus\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 and 55 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Chardonnay vines in a terroir of this quality can deliver tremendous depth without needing excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see that combination throughout the critical reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the \u003cstrong\u003eenergy and mineral structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that critics keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Château de Meursault's own Perrières holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in barrel for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore maturation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn lees for 15–19 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2023, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks reports approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough to add texture and complexity without obscuring the mineral identity of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Chardonnay from a vineyard of this calibre, the terroir needs to remain the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-meursault.com\/en\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the historic names of Burgundy and today possesses an extraordinary collection of vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts estate-grown portfolio encompasses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 appellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith its own vineyards farmed organically. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits right at the top of its white Burgundy holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critical performance of the 2023 shows just how serious the wine has become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of concentration and freshness in the best 2023 white Burgundies is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Perrières appears to have delivered exactly what you'd hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Marsh:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Gold Medals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive degree of agreement from very different judging environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières vs Classic Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your image of Meursault is broad, buttery and heavily oaked Chardonnay, Perrières can completely reset the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there's richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut great Perrières is more about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchard Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Meursault with a mineral spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's why serious Burgundy drinkers become obsessed with this vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbot with beurre blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBresse chicken with morels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003elangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBresse poultry with morels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin gives the 2023 a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027–2044.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château itself suggests approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of cellaring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this stage, I'd be inclined to either give it plenty of air or, preferably, put it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral structure and concentration suggest this could become seriously impressive with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeursault Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrime mid-slope position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–19 months élevage on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not inexpensive Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't ordinary Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the benchmark Premier Cru terroirs of Meursault — from mature vines, in an outstanding release that has attracted serious critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for anyone who loves Chardonnay with \u003cstrong\u003epower AND minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly where things get interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Saline. Precise. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Perrières\u003c\/strong\u003e is a magnificent expression of one of Burgundy's great Chardonnay terroirs — combining the depth and generosity of Meursault with the stony tension and extraordinary length that define Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94–96 Inside Burgundy. 95 World of Fine Wine. Two Gold Medals. Perrières 1er Cru. $365 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely serious white Burgundy for the cellar — and one of the standout Chardonnay additions to a premium Burgundy collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Meursault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499229245742,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/chateau-de_meursault_perrieres_shopify_matched.png?v=1787647508"},{"product_id":"domaine-le-guellec-ducouet-gevrey-chambertin-clos-champs-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Champ | 97 Points Forbes","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Point Gevrey-Chambertin | Old-Vine Monopole | One of Burgundy's Most Exciting Rising Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of the most exciting Burgundy discoveries I've tasted in some time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Tiny 0.8-hectare walled vineyard. Gevrey-Chambertin. A rapidly emerging domaine. And $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes | “Superlative Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW, Wine Safari \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stunning New Name in Burgundy | Old-Vine Gevrey-Chambertin with Serious Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf this wine had a more famous name on the label, I genuinely believe we'd be talking about a very different price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Champ\u003c\/strong\u003e so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Tried This Last Night – And It Is Stunning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets personal for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI tried this last night and thought it was absolutely stunning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps even more importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutrageously cheap for the quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI haven't seen many Burgundies of this quality at this sort of price for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is real Gevrey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also an elegance and polish that makes it incredibly seductive already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the sort of Burgundy discovery I get genuinely excited about.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we're not paying for decades of reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're getting in early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine writer Tom Mullen selected the Clos Champ as one of his standout Burgundies after visiting the region and tasting with the domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe scored it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand awarded it his highest value designation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERLATIVE VALUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullen describes a powerful, structured Gevrey with classic Burgundian character, black pepper, spice, suave tannins and an elegant finish, ultimately calling the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Compelling, classic and a bargain.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bargain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not a word you see attached to Burgundy very often anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd after tasting it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI completely agree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW, Wine Safari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster of Wine \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Sherwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is another critic who has been following this domaine closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 2023 barrel review describes a remarkably perfumed wine built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrème de cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry compote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaline blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith beautifully polished tannins and a cool, taut, pinpoint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis conclusion is particularly telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherwood calls the Clos Champ a wine of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Super complexity and class”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand describes it as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“go-to” wine for avid collectors in 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended drinking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd Neal Martin Likes It Too\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another important review worth adding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin of Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e scored the 2023:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enoting its depth, definition, spice, grip and extract, while particularly praising the freshness and vigour of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis conclusion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Another impressive wine from this lesser-known Gevrey producer.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesser-known.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Champ – A Tiny 0.8-Hectare Walled Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply generic village Gevrey assembled from parcels scattered across the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Champ is special.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine farms approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.8 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einside this \u003cstrong\u003ewalled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette describes Clos Champ as lying \u003cstrong\u003emid-slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its coverage of the previous vintage identifies the domaine's parcel as 80 ares of roughly 90-year-old vines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Forbes gives us even more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines supplying the 2023 were planted between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1933 and 1985.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these vines are now more than:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 YEARS OLD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $199.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-Vine Gevrey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines aren't automatically a guarantee of great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when you've got the right site and meticulous farming, they can give Pinot Noir extraordinary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewithout requiring excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit has genuine concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it doesn't feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's serious Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, brilliant ruby with excellent colour and concentration for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately seductive. \u003cstrong\u003eCassis, blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e dominate initially, followed by violet, liquorice, pepper, spice and fine oak. There's a gorgeous saline note running underneath the darker fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has proper Gevrey depth. Black cherry, blackberry and cassis fill the middle palate, but vibrant acidity keeps everything beautifully alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perhaps the most impressive part. The tannins are \u003cstrong\u003epolished, velvety and beautifully controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving the wine structure without hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice, liquorice, vanilla and violet build around the black fruit as the wine opens. Guide Hachette also highlights the fleshy palate, freshness and refined tannins of the 2023. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cool and focused, with black fruit, fine oak spice and mineral freshness persisting beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is proper Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another part of the story I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette describes the 2023 as being made with a philosophy of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eincluding fermentation using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto refine its texture and tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood's barrel tasting included wine from second-fill \u003cstrong\u003eFrançois Frères barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside some new \u003cstrong\u003eRousseau oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't wines being beaten into shape in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vineyard is being allowed to speak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Domaine With Family Roots Going Back to 1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a young domaine with much older roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichaël Le Guellec took back control of vineyards that had been in his family's hands since:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut had previously been leased to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForbes reports that the domaine farms without chemical treatments, while Michaël says their objective is to make wines with freshness and fruit that people can enjoy without having to wait forever. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an interesting combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vineyards + a new domaine + modern precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it means we're getting the opportunity to discover the wines before the name becomes widely established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is What I Mean by a Rising Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is extraordinarily expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe established stars have become almost impossible to buy at sensible prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo where do you find value?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore everyone else catches on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the domaines with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalented people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeticulous farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious critical attention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut without decades of price inflation attached to their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Guellec-Ducouet looks exactly like that kind of producer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood has already described the domaine as among \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy's brightest new talent\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Forbes has now singled out Clos Champ as one of its standout Burgundy discoveries. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierre Millemann – Another Fascinating Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also an intriguing connection with renowned Burgundy consultant \u003cstrong\u003ePierre Millemann\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood's extensive coverage of the domaine repeatedly discusses Millemann's influence and even describes one of Le Guellec-Ducouet's whites as showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“more than a hint of the genius of Pierre Millemann.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a name serious Burgundy followers will recognise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it adds another layer to why this domaine is worth watching very closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin at $199\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part I keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs $199 inexpensive for a bottle of wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut in the context of serious Burgundy, this is extraordinary value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny walled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 0.8 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted from 1933 to 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal-intervention winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months barrel maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForbes – Superlative Value\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why I'm so excited about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Now – Or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the beautiful things about the 2023 is its accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's already incredibly seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't mistake accessibility for lack of structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand I think that's a sensible starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now with a decent decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd be fascinated to see it after:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–10 years in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose black fruits should become increasingly savoury, earthy and complex while the oak integrates further and those gorgeous old-vine tannins soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette specifically suggests \u003cstrong\u003evenison\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecoq au vin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which sounds pretty difficult to argue with. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines where the story just keeps getting better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.8-hectare walled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted between 1933 and 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Neal Martin - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForbes “Superlative Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Burgundy's most exciting emerging domaines\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI tasted this last night and thought it was stunning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot “good for the money”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning. Full stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you consider the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's when this becomes a wine I want people to load up on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI haven't seen many Burgundies offering \u003cstrong\u003ethis combination of vineyard, vine age, critical acclaim, quality and sheer drinking pleasure at under $200\u003c\/strong\u003e for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark. Perfumed. Powerful. Silky. Mineral. Seriously classy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96–97 Forbes. 93–94 Greg Sherwood MW. Old vines dating to 1933. Tiny walled Gevrey vineyard. $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Burgundy you want to discover before everyone else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Buy six if you can. Drink one now, follow its evolution over the next decade, and remember the name Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet — because I don't think these wines are going to stay this cheap forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52564835074350,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d0fa651e-55ed-4d88-b945-22f876dd768b.png?v=1788495790"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/french-wines.oembed?page=2","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}