{"title":"Premier Cru Burgundy","description":null,"products":[{"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":"jaeger-defaix-rully-1er-cru-les-cloux-blanc-2023","title":"2023 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux Blanc | Old Vine Premier Cru Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 1944 VINES | RULLY 1ER CRU | 92POINTS BURGHOUND | TOP VALUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly why smart Burgundy buyers look beyond the obvious villages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Rully Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a Premier Cru site planted with the domaine’s \u003cstrong\u003eoldest Chardonnay vines — dating back to 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat alone is worth paying attention to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 POINTS — BURGHOUND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE — BURGHOUND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay-limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic vineyard management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 months in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a broad, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson tasted it and called it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A MAGNIFICENT WINE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a serious endorsement. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOMAINE JAEGER-DEFAIX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Jaeger-Defaix is based in \u003cstrong\u003eRully\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Côte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHélène Jaeger took over the estate in 2005 from her great-aunt Henriette Niepce, continuing a family winegrowing history that stretches back centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has become increasingly well regarded for wines that combine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd strong vineyard identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the best Rully should never taste generic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont-Palais should taste different from Rabourcé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabourcé should taste different from Les Cloux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Les Cloux?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the domaine’s old-vine, mineral, structured expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLES CLOUX\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLES CLOUX.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Premier Cru vineyard in Rully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated above \u003cstrong\u003eLe Chapitre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move higher up the slope, the clay-limestone soils become progressively lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the vines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the oldest Chardonnay vines at the domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTED IN 1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you nearly eighty years of vine age in the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow natural vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a vineyard that has had decades to express itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, these old vines have been managed organically. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOLD VINES PLANTED IN 1944\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the line I’d push hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is serious vine age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly eight decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Chardonnay vines can bring something you simply cannot manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a much stronger sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s exactly why Les Cloux is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaeger-Defaix ferments and matures Les Cloux in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels for 18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the wine is bottled after a light filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s an important contrast to Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is white Burgundy with real oak élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the fruit and minerality remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak is there to add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to bury the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with old-vine fruit this concentrated, the wine can handle it. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is beautifully expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleshy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s real amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut also enough acidity to keep everything precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the finish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYELLOW FRUIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEMON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERBENA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFLORALS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTEXTURE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINE BITTERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG FINISH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Premier Cru Chardonnay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e92 POINTS — BURGHOUND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound awarded the 2023 Les Cloux:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd marked it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly the sort of recommendation worth paying attention to in Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause value and Burgundy rarely appear in the same sentence anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound found:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd enough depth to reward short-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis suggested drinking horizon begins around \u003cstrong\u003e2028+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBILL NANSON — “MAGNIFICENT”\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson’s reaction was even more direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe found the 2023:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautifully persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis summary?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MAGNIFICENT WINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a huge compliment for a Rully Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it fits exactly with the style of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut still precision. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90–92 Points — Burghound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Value — Burghound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBill Nanson — Burgundy Report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRully Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLes Cloux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCôte Chalonnaise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld vines planted in 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic vineyard management since 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay-limestone soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocated above Le Chapitre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 months in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight filtration before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerbena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleshy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious cellaring potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic white Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves proper food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-seared scallops are a perfect match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat’s cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine itself specifically suggests \u003cstrong\u003eComté or goat cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Guide Hachette recommends seared scallops. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eRULLY 1ER CRU. 1944 VINES. 92 BURGHOUND. TOP VALUE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon. Yellow fruit. Verbena. Minerality. Length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously smart white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Rully Premier Cru? The 2023 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux Blanc is an old-vine Chardonnay from vines planted in 1944 on classic clay-limestone soils. Organically managed and matured for 18 months in oak, it combines lemon, yellow fruit, verbena and floral detail with mineral intensity, broad texture, fresh acidity and a long, fine-bitter finish. 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Dark cherry and black fruits sit at the core, wrapped in \u003cstrong\u003esupple, velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and vibrant acidity. Savoury spice and earthy mineral characters emerge with air, adding complexity without overwhelming the purity of the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined and persistent, with dark berries, spice and fine tannins carrying through a beautifully poised finish. Domaine Matrot itself describes Santenots as producing complex wines that combine richness and structure with elegance, dominated by black fruits and broad, velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots – A Fascinating Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one of Burgundy's wonderful quirks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSantenots vineyard is actually located within the commune of Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Pinot Noir is grown here, the wine can be labelled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru Santenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a terroir capable of producing a more powerful and structured expression of Volnay while retaining the appellation's famous perfume and finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is exactly what makes Santenots so exciting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay elegance + Santenots depth and structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot's Santenots comes from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines averaging approximately 30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a cold maceration at around 10°C for three to six days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place naturally with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e over approximately 12–18 days, with extraction adjusted according to the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak – only 20% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by another three months in tank before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restrained use of new oak is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy where the barrel dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus remains firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir. Vineyard. Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot is based in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been in family hands for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many Burgundy lovers immediately associate Matrot with white Burgundy, its holdings also produce some seriously compelling Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Santenots is one of the most interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has followed environmentally conscious farming practices for decades, progressively eliminating chemical treatments and moving its vineyards to organic cultivation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 – A Serious Santenots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 has already attracted strong attention in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Revue du Vin de France awarded it 96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing a powerful, structured wine with dark cherry, strawberry, floral and spicy complexity, supported by substantial yet velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a serious endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also reinforces what makes this vineyard so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't delicate, lightweight Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine depth and structure here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath that power is the silky texture and elegance we want from great Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages, situated between \u003cstrong\u003ePommard and Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are renowned for their combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Fine Tannins • Earth • Spice • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantenots brings another dimension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore depth. More dark fruit. More structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet it remains beautifully refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Burgundy becomes seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're moving beyond generic Bourgogne and village-level Pinot Noir into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd not just any Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating vineyard technically situated in Meursault but capable of producing Pinot Noir under the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you've got:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-year-old vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months maturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a 2023 release that has received \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 from La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of $195\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is serious Burgundy, but it's also a compelling step into Premier Cru territory at a price well below many of the region's most famous names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Silky. Savoury. Elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay Santenots 1er Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e captures exactly what makes great Burgundy so addictive — fruit, structure and complexity, but above all, a genuine sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru. Santenots. Volnay. Domaine Matrot. $195 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb cellar-worthy Burgundy with the structure to evolve beautifully over the next 10–15 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru is a 90–92 point Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir from the famous Santenots terroir, geographically located within Meursault. Made from approximately 30-year-old vines and matured for 15 months in oak with only 10% new barrels, it combines black cherry and dark fruits with spice, mineral complexity, soft velvety tannins and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matrot Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479300436270,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023MatrotVolnaySantenots1erCru.png?v=1787282590"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-pommard-1er-cru-les-rugiens-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens | 95 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Pommard Premier Cru | One of Pommard's Greatest Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, structure and extraordinary mineral precision — serious Premier Cru Burgundy built for the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens. Domaine Faiveley. One of the benchmark terroirs of Pommard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A magnificent expression of Pommard — powerful and concentrated, yet remarkably fine, with ripe fruit, beautifully structured tannins and a thrilling mineral finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-red with excellent intensity and youthful brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and expressive with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, black raspberry and darker berry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with liquorice, summer flowers, bark, subtle oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, concentrated and beautifully structured. Ripe red and dark fruits drive the medium-to-full-bodied palate, with liquorice and savoury spice adding complexity. The tannins are substantial but impressively fine, giving the wine classic Pommard structure without heaviness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, energetic and mineral, with beautifully ripe fruit meeting a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esalty minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that carries through the persistent finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's Stuart Pigott praised the 2022 for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, structure and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, but importantly noted just how fine the tannins are for Pommard. He recommends drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2026 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens – One of Pommard's Greatest Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard doesn't have a single Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there are a handful of Premier Cru vineyards that have long been considered the village's greatest terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd right at the top sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003cstrong\u003eGrands Epenots and Clos des Epenots\u003c\/strong\u003e, Les Rugiens is widely regarded among Pommard's finest climats. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine purchased its approximately \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-hectare holding in 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vines now around \u003cstrong\u003e70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny Vineyard Holding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Pommard's Great Sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e from organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months in French oak – around one-third new.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat level of new oak is beautifully judged for a wine with this much fruit concentration and structure. It provides support and complexity without overwhelming the character of Les Rugiens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is quintessential serious Pommard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Fruit • Red Fruit • Liquorice • Spice • Fine Tannins • Salty Minerality • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy names carry the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the domaine has spent generations assembling an extraordinary collection of vineyards across Burgundy, with holdings throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte 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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 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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. 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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":"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/premier-cru-burgundy.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}