{"title":"Premium Pinot Noir","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ata-rangi-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir | 97 Point Martinborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 + 97 POINTS | ONE OF ATA RANGI'S FINEST EVER VINTAGES | BENCHMARK PINOT NOIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of New Zealand's Greatest Pinot Noirs – And the 2024 Is Exceptional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFew producers have done more to establish Martinborough as one of the world's serious Pinot Noir regions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The Real Review | 97 Points - Cameron Douglas MW | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $130\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMartinborough, New Zealand\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are New Zealand Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAta Rangi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew producers have done more to establish \u003cstrong\u003eMartinborough as one of the world's serious Pinot Noir regions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the flagship Ata Rangi Pinot Noir has become one of the benchmark wines of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e continues that extraordinary story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from some of Ata Rangi's oldest vines across \u003cstrong\u003esix vineyard sites on the Martinborough Terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the estate's signature Pinot Noir—a wine built around perfume, complexity, savoury detail, beautifully fine tannins and genuine longevity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics have responded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an RRP of \u003cstrong\u003e$130\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is serious Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when you consider the vineyard history, vine age, reputation and extraordinary track record of Ata Rangi, you're looking at one of the great reference-point wines of the Southern Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis recommended drinking window runs from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2028–2042.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a delicious young Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a serious cellar wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's classic high-quality Martinborough Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath the fruit there's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavouriness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's what separates serious Pinot Noir from simply pretty Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is a beautifully complex, layered expression of Martinborough Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle nutty complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, structural tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, expansive finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi's own notes highlight \u003cstrong\u003esweet dried hay, sage, cranberry and ripe strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, while independent reviews add raspberry, cherry, earthy spice, pepper, smoke and mineral detail. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't a simple fruit-driven Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the layers underneath that make Ata Rangi so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOld Vines – Six Martinborough Vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most important parts of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship Ata Rangi Pinot Noir isn't a single-vineyard bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, it brings together fruit from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix of Ata Rangi's vineyards on the Martinborough Terrace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, these are some of the estate's \u003cstrong\u003eoldest vines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi describes the wine as a blend of its old-vine parcels grown across the \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the foundation of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple vineyard parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll brought together into the wine Ata Rangi considers its signature Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Pinot Noir Story Going Back to 1985\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi's first release of its flagship Pinot Noir was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1985.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi wasn't jumping onto the New Zealand Pinot Noir bandwagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt helped create it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough's international reputation for Pinot Noir was still in its infancy when Ata Rangi began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour decades later, the estate is still producing one of the country's benchmark expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat history matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause great Pinot is built not just on winemaking, but on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard knowledge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding individual parcels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnowing how a site behaves in different vintages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi has had decades to learn those lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMartinborough Terrace – Gravel Is the Key\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough is tiny compared with many of the world's famous wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut its reputation is enormous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martinborough Terrace is characterised by \u003cstrong\u003efree-draining alluvial gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Ata Rangi's old vines are deeply connected to these sites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Pinot Noir, the combination can produce wines with an extraordinary balance of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why Martinborough Pinot can be so different from Pinot grown elsewhere in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't necessarily delicate, featherweight wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best examples can have genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower + Structure + Finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Ata Rangi has all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of New Zealand's Benchmark Pinot Noirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wanted to show someone what serious New Zealand Pinot Noir can be, Ata Rangi would be one of the first bottles I'd reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those producers that transcends regional interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Good New Zealand Pinot Noir.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine that belongs in conversations about serious Pinot Noir full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of old vines, Martinborough gravel, meticulous viticulture and decades of experience has created a wine with a genuine identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou taste Ata Rangi and you aren't simply tasting Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're tasting Martinborough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker \u003cstrong\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e is central to modern Ata Rangi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer approach has helped preserve the estate's reputation while pushing the wines towards ever greater precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's important because Pinot Noir doesn't reward heavy-handed winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best examples aren't about maximum extraction or maximum oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're about preserving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reviews of the 2024 repeatedly come back to those characteristics—fine tannin, tension, savouriness, complexity and exceptional length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is also listed as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wine where vineyard expression is everything, farming matters enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir is extraordinarily sensitive to where and how it's grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Ata Rangi's continued emphasis on vineyard health and sustainable farming is part of the long-term story behind these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e13.5% Alcohol – Beautifully Judged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 sits at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully judged for a serious Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough ripeness to give the wine concentration and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's no sense that alcohol is driving the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, everything is built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Noir – Power Without Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is something great Pinot Noir does better than almost any other grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be enormously powerful without actually feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the territory the 2024 Ata Rangi occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Wong MW describes it as possessing \u003cstrong\u003einnate power\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet the wine remains finely detailed and beautifully balanced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut none of it feels excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's one of the hallmarks of great Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Savoury Side of Martinborough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne reason I love Martinborough Pinot is that the wines can move beyond simple cherry and strawberry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi shows plenty of that classic red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand subtle woodland characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contemporary retailer even highlights Martinborough's characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eumami-like notes of charcuterie, culinary herbs and earthy spice\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where things become really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the difference between a Pinot Noir that's simply delicious and one you keep coming back to in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBurgundy Lovers – Pay Attention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wouldn't call Ata Rangi “Burgundian”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Martinborough Pinot doesn't need to pretend it's Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you love Burgundy because you value:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen Ata Rangi makes enormous sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir with genuine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, it has its own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartinborough doesn't need to be Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best wines are now benchmarks in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Hierarchy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 is particularly interesting because Ata Rangi has released several exceptional Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Masters Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – Cam Douglas MS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable collection of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the flagship Ata Rangi remains the wine that brings the estate's old-vine Martinborough story together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves good food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy first choice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi itself is frequently paired with duck and game, and the combination makes perfect sense. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry, strawberry, earth, herbs and spice alongside the richness of duck is a classic Pinot Noir combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis One Deserves the Cellar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou absolutely can drink the 2024 now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut should you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not if you only have one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Wong MW believes the wine needs a few years to reveal its full potential and gives it a drinking window of approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2028–2042.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCam Douglas goes even further, suggesting the first bottle should perhaps be opened around \u003cstrong\u003e2030\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the wine developing through \u003cstrong\u003e2041+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd suggest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2028–2043+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening one now, give it plenty of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo to three hours in a decanter wouldn't frighten me.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut ideally?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen forget about the others for five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e$130 – Expensive Pinot? Or Serious Value?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$130 isn't inexpensive wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut context matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-Vine Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix Martinborough Terrace Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAta Rangi's Signature Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Pinot Noir history stretching back to 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine 15+ year cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt that point, $130 starts looking very different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare it with what you now pay for serious Premier Cru Burgundy and the value proposition becomes even more compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome wines need a sales pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAta Rangi doesn't.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the names that helped put New Zealand Pinot Noir on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship Pinot Noir has been produced since \u003cstrong\u003e1985\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built from some of Ata Rangi's oldest vines across six sites on the Martinborough Terrace. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 has delivered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine combines \u003cstrong\u003echerry, strawberry, raspberry and cranberry\u003c\/strong\u003e with herbs, earth, pepper, smoke and flinty complexity, wrapped around beautifully detailed tannins and vibrant acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's delicious now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut everything about its structure suggests the real magic is still ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect Pinot Noir, this belongs in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Burgundy, you need to know Ata Rangi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you want to understand why \u003cstrong\u003eMartinborough is regarded as one of the great Pinot Noir regions of the Southern Hemisphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the bottle I'd put in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points. Old Vines. Martinborough Terrace. Ata Rangi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eThe 2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir isn't simply one of New Zealand's great Pinot Noirs – it's a genuinely world-class Pinot Noir with the structure, complexity and pedigree to evolve beautifully for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eSearching for exceptional New Zealand Pinot Noir? The 2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is a 97-point flagship Martinborough Pinot Noir offering cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, dried herbs and spice with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, outstanding concentration and exceptional cellaring potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ata Rangi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52473722437934,"sku":"LV-ATARANGI-PINOTNOIR-2024-750ML","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022AtaRangiPinotNoir_81e3b414-a76c-4579-8843-d7196e4e4b68.webp?v=1760056368"},{"product_id":"ata-rangi-kotinga-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir | 97 Point Single Vineyard Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none 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Review \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSingle Vineyar\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ed – Martinborough, New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $180\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003eIf the flagship Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is one of New Zealand's benchmark wines, \u003cstrong\u003eKotinga\u003c\/strong\u003e takes us even deeper.This is Ata Rangi through the lens of a \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e.The \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a distinctive site on the edge of the Martinborough river terrace and is one of Ata Rangi's small collection of individual vineyard Pinot Noirs alongside \u003cstrong\u003eMcCrone and Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnd 2024 appears to be an extraordinary vintage for the project.Ata Rangi itself calls 2024 \u003cstrong\u003eone of the finest vintages it has seen\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Master of Wine Stephen Wong describes 2024 as arguably the finest modern vintage in the Wairarapa, combining concentration with finesse and unusually fine structures. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe critics have responded:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThis is serious Pinot Noir.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAta Rangi's own tasting note adds another layer.The 2024 opens with:\u003cstrong\u003eRed berries • Pomegranate • Raspberry • Aniseed\u003c\/strong\u003ebefore revealing:\u003cstrong\u003eWild Strawberry • Cardamom • Beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003ein the glass.There's excellent fruit weight through the mid-palate, but it's carried by beautifully fine, structured tannins before unfolding into a long finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePut the producer and critic notes together and you get a fascinating spectrum:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTart red plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitter orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAniseed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSarsaparilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron-like savouriness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong mineral finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThat's a lot going on.\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd that's exactly the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nGreat Pinot Noir should keep changing in the glass.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKotinga – A Single-Vineyard Ata Rangi\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis is where Kotinga separates itself from the flagship Ata Rangi Pinot Noir.The regular Ata Rangi Pinot brings together old-vine parcels from multiple vineyards.Kotinga is about:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne site.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nHalliday describes Kotinga as a vineyard sitting on the \u003cstrong\u003eedge of the river terrace at Martinborough\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThat makes this a fascinating wine to taste alongside Ata Rangi's other Pinot Noirs.Same producer.Same winemaker.Same broad region.Different vineyard.And suddenly Pinot Noir begins speaking with a different voice.That's the magic of the variety.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMartinborough – It's All About the Site\u003c\/h2\u003e\nMartinborough's reputation has been built on an unusual combination of:\u003cstrong\u003eOld river gravels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow rainfall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool nights\u003c\/strong\u003eand naturally restrained vineyard conditions.Ata Rangi notes that these free-draining soils force vines to work hard, creating fruit with concentration, character and a strong expression of site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKotinga takes that concept even further.Instead of blending several sites together, you're seeing the personality of one vineyard isolated in the bottle.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDijon Clones – No Abel\u003c\/h2\u003e\nHere's a fascinating detail for serious Pinot Noir drinkers.Kotinga was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e to Dijon Pinot Noir clones:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115 • 667 • 777\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe Wine Front's review notes that there's \u003cstrong\u003eno Abel clone\u003c\/strong\u003e in the vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThat's particularly interesting at Ata Rangi.The famous Abel clone has played an important role in the story of Martinborough Pinot Noir.Kotinga gives you something different.A Pinot Noir based around Dijon material, from a specific vineyard, with its own structural and aromatic identity.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e40% Whole Bunch\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe 2024 also includes approximately:\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40% whole bunch.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThat's important stylistically.Whole-bunch fermentation can bring additional:\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003eSappy freshness\u003c\/strong\u003eto Pinot Noir.And those characters are all over the 2024 Kotinga.Red fruit.Herbs.Spice.Anise.Floral complexity.Fine but definite tannin.This isn't simply a soft, pretty Pinot.There's architecture underneath it.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge-Format Foudre\u003c\/h2\u003e\nHere's another key detail.Kotinga is matured in:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format foudre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe Wine Front notes that used foudre is deliberately employed to preserve the \u003cstrong\u003esappy, crunchy personality of the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's discussion of the Kotinga project also highlights large-format oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThat's a really important decision.Smaller barrels expose a greater proportion of wine to oak.Large-format vessels allow the winemaker to develop texture and complexity without overwhelming the personality of the vineyard.In other words:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess oak flavour. More Kotinga.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nExactly what you want from a single-vineyard Pinot Noir.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe vineyard story gets even more interesting.The Wine Front notes that the site has undergone \u003cstrong\u003eorganic conversion and certification\u003c\/strong\u003e, with improvements observed in aspects of the fruit and wine as the farming changed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAta Rangi's broader vineyard program is based around certified organic practices, with its vineyard team hand-tending numerous small sections across the estate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor a single-vineyard Pinot Noir, that matters.This is a wine whose entire purpose is to express:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nSo vineyard health becomes fundamental.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/h2\u003e\nBehind these wines is winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e.Ata Rangi was founded by \u003cstrong\u003eClive Paton in 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more than four decades later Helen is responsible for crafting the wines, working alongside vineyard manager Ian Ewart. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThat's an enviable position for a winemaker.Ata Rangi has decades of Martinborough experience.Established vineyards.An extraordinary Pinot Noir reputation.And now individual sites such as Kotinga can be explored in much greater detail.It's the sort of evolution you see in mature wine regions.First you prove the region.Then you prove the producer.Then you start drilling down into:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual vineyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKotinga vs Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis is where things get really interesting.\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir – RRP $130\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003eAta Rangi's flagship expression.Old vines.Multiple Martinborough Terrace vineyards.Complex, powerful and built for the cellar.\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir – RRP $180\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003eSingle vineyard.Dijon clones.40% whole bunch.Large-format foudre.More focused on the personality of one site.I wouldn't look at Kotinga as simply:\u003cstrong\u003e“The more expensive Ata Rangi.”\u003c\/strong\u003eIt's a different proposition.\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Ata Rangi through a microscope.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKotinga vs McCrone vs Masters\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAnd then things get really serious.Ata Rangi has released three single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from 2024:\n\u003ch3\u003eKotinga\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cherry • Redcurrant • Orange • Herbs • Spice • Flint\u003c\/strong\u003eEnergetic, crunchy, mineral and fine.\n\u003ch3\u003eMcCrone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForest Berries • Sour Cherry • Wild Herbs • Crushed Stone\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2024 received an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e98 points from JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e and is the darker, more muscular and powerful expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMasters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry • Strawberry • Violet • Rose • Spice • Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003eMore floral, perfumed and seductive, with fine tannin and significant underlying tension. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSame producer.Same vintage.Same region.Three vineyards.\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree completely different expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThat's fascinating.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2024 – An Exceptional Martinborough Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAnd 2024 looks like the perfect year to explore them.Stephen Wong MW describes 2024 as arguably the \u003cstrong\u003efinest modern Wairarapa vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, with low yields creating concentration while the fruit achieved beautiful ripeness without the excessive warmth seen in some previous great years.He compares its finesse and elegance with 2021, but sees even sleeker and finer structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAta Rangi itself says the vintage delivered a rare alignment of conditions and describes the resulting Pinot Noirs as some of the finest it has seen. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSo if you're going to buy Kotinga for the cellar:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 looks like a vintage to target.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e13.5% Alcohol\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe 2024 Kotinga sits at:\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAgain, beautifully judged.There's concentration.There's ripeness.There's plenty of fruit.But there's also freshness and tension.That's what the critics keep returning to.\u003cstrong\u003eSilky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrunch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/strong\u003eEverything remains in balance.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis deserves serious food.Try it with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nMy pick?\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck breast with wild mushrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe red cherry, raspberry and pomegranate fruit will work beautifully against the richness of the duck, while the herbs, spice, ferrous savouriness and mineral edge will pick up the earthiness of the mushrooms.Serve around:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAnd use a proper Burgundy glass.This deserves it.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellar This One\u003c\/h2\u003e\nYes, you can drink it now.James Suckling says drink or hold. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBut I'd be patient.Halliday gives it a drinking window extending to \u003cstrong\u003e2037\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Cameron Douglas believes it will be at its best around \u003cstrong\u003e2032–2040+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eI'd suggest:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2028–2042+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nIf you're opening one now, give it a serious decant.But if you only have one bottle?\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellar it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThere's too much structure and potential here to rush.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs $180 Worth It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nLet's put the bottle into context.You're getting:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003eplus:\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartinborough river terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDijon clones 115, 667 \u0026amp; 777\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40% whole bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪵 Large-format foudre\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional 2024 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003eAt:\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $180.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nNo, this isn't cheap Pinot Noir.It's not supposed to be.This is Ata Rangi drilling down into one individual Martinborough vineyard and trying to show exactly what that site can do.That's a very different proposition.\u003chr\u003eWhy We Love It\n\u003cp class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship Ata Rangi Pinot Noir tells you about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartinborough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKotinga tells you about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKotinga.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted to Dijon clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% whole bunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-format foudre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an exceptional vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the scores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir for someone who wants to go beyond simply buying a famous label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's for someone interested in \u003cstrong\u003esite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love serious Burgundy, Martinborough Pinot or simply want to explore the very top end of New Zealand Pinot Noir, Kotinga absolutely belongs on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd I'd love to taste this alongside the regular \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne gives you the complete Ata Rangi picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other zooms right into one vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points. Single Vineyard. Kotinga. Martinborough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eThe 2024 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir is a thrilling expression of just how far Martinborough Pinot Noir has come – precise, savoury, mineral, beautifully structured and built to evolve for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Martinborough Pinot Noir? 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Founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, Domaine Faiveley is now in its seventh generation and has holdings across some of Burgundy's most famous appellations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven at Bourgogne level, Faiveley takes the wine seriously. The fruit comes from a combination of estate vineyards and carefully selected growers, and the wine spends \u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months in French oak barrels and stainless steel vats\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$75 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a terrific introduction to both \u003cstrong\u003eFaiveley and red Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Pinot Noir characters of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cherry • Raspberry • Red Berries • Earth • Mineral • Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is silky and beautifully balanced, with ripe red fruit, fine rounded tannins and enough structure to give the wine genuine substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator awarded the 2024 \u003cstrong\u003e90 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its cherry and raspberry fruit alongside earthy, mineral and spicy complexity, with a long finish and drinking window through 2030. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't trying to overwhelm you with concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, freshness, texture and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley is one of the great names of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's portfolio stretches from regional Bourgogne through to some extraordinary Premier and Grand Crus, including vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Corton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's philosophy is centred on expressing Burgundy's individual terroirs, with careful sorting, gentle handling, French oak and patient maturation forming key parts of its winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat pedigree filters right down to this Bourgogne Rouge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Entry Point into Burgundy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what makes the wine so attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Burgundy has become expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage wines from famous appellations can easily push beyond $150, while Premier and Grand Cru Burgundy can climb into hundreds—or thousands—of dollars per bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a genuine taste of the region from an elite producer at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, this isn't simply trading on the Faiveley name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's real quality in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Burgundy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was a challenging one in Burgundy, with difficult weather and significantly reduced yields in many areas. But rigorous selection was crucial, and the better red wines have emerged with attractive fruit, concentration and fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes producer selection particularly important in 2024—and this is exactly where a domaine with Faiveley's resources and experience becomes attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is extremely versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd serve it at around \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a decent Pinot Noir glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding genuinely good Burgundy at sensible money isn't getting any easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry \u0026amp; Raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth \u0026amp; Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilky, Fine Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone wanting to explore Burgundy without immediately jumping into triple-digit village wines, this is a terrific place to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley. 2024 Burgundy. Classic Pinot Noir. $75 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eThe 2024 Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge is exactly what great-value Burgundy should be – elegant, savoury, silky and unmistakably Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eSearching for great-value red Burgundy? The 2024 Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge is a 90-point Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most historic producers, offering juicy cherry, raspberry, earth, mineral and spice with silky texture, fine tannins and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52477591224622,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024DomaineFaiveleyBourgogneRouge.png?v=1787204046"},{"product_id":"domaine-collotte-gevrey-chambertin-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin | Old Vine Burgundy Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Old-Vine Gevrey-Chambertin | Outstanding Village Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted in 1955 — serious Gevrey depth, perfume and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Exceptional terroir. Classic Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Gevrey-Chambertin | Power, Finesse \u0026amp; Old-Vine Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully composed Gevrey-Chambertin — dark cherry, earth and mineral complexity wrapped around finely detailed tannins and classic Côte de Nuits structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-crimson with excellent clarity and youthful purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and beautifully perfumed with \u003cstrong\u003ered and black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, raspberry and darker berry fruit, layered with smoked meat, mineral notes, subtle spice, cedar and earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and beautifully structured. Dark cherry and black fruits form the core, surrounded by savoury spice and mineral complexity. The tannins are ripe and finely detailed, giving the wine genuine Gevrey structure while maintaining impressive freshness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mineral and persistent, with dark fruit, earth, subtle spice and beautifully integrated tannin carrying through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanson praised the wine's \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, complexity and refreshing acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing it as one of the more immediately accessible wines in the Domaine Collotte range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines Planted in 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin comes from three parcels, including vines in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Evocelles \u0026amp; En Champs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them approximately \u003cstrong\u003e68 years old at the time of the 2023 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vineyards sit high above the village, with \u003cstrong\u003eEn Champs located immediately below the Premier Cru Champeaux vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious terroir for a village-level Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gevrey-Chambertin represents just \u003cstrong\u003e0.60 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e within Domaine Collotte's holdings. The domaine deliberately uses similar vinification and maturation across its terroir wines so that the differences between vineyards remain clearly visible in the finished wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 was raised with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% New Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egiving the wine enough oak to add structure and complexity without overwhelming the old-vine fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what good Gevrey should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Fruit • Earth • Minerality • Structure • Fine Tannins • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Collotte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Collotte is a family domaine based in \u003cstrong\u003eMarsannay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with holdings stretching through \u003cstrong\u003eFixin, Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilippe and Isabelle Collotte place enormous emphasis on individual terroir, using careful viticulture and restrained winemaking to preserve each vineyard's identity. The domaine is certified \u003cstrong\u003eHaute Valeur Environnementale Level 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its approach to vineyard biodiversity and environmental management. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy in the cellar is equally straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't overwork the wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, gentle vinification and measured élevage are used to retain \u003cstrong\u003efinesse, freshness and terroir expression\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we're getting into serious Burgundy territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGevrey-Chambertin is one of the great Pinot Noir villages of the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for producing Burgundy with more structure and power than many neighbouring appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Cherry • Raspberry • Earth • Spice • Game • Minerality • Structured Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magic is that great Gevrey combines that power with unmistakable Pinot Noir perfume and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Domaine Collotte's own description of this wine captures it perfectly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, structured and balanced, with a generous finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine suggests an ageing potential of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled rib-eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of Burgundy that starts looking seriously compelling when you examine what's actually in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍇 Pinot Noir vines planted in 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📍 Les Evocelles \u0026amp; En Champs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 En Champs sitting below Premier Cru Champeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 Just 0.60 hectares of Gevrey holdings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪵 Approximately 25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 92 Points – Burgundy Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🕰️ Around 15 years ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$160.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant money for Pinot Noir, but in the context of modern Gevrey-Chambertin pricing, the pedigree here is impressive. Australian retail listings for the 2023 are around the same level, including approximately $155–160. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy trading purely on an appellation name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eold vines and quality of the parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e are the real story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Dark Fruit. Mineral Depth. Gevrey Structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the muscular side of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir while retaining the perfume, freshness and finely detailed tannins that make Burgundy so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955 Vines. Gevrey-Chambertin. 92 Points. $160 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A seriously impressive old-vine Gevrey-Chambertin with the structure to drink beautifully now and evolve for well over a decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Gevrey-Chambertin? The 2023 Domaine Collotte Gevrey-Chambertin is a 92-point old-vine Pinot Noir from high-altitude parcels in Les Evocelles and En Champs, immediately below the Premier Cru Champeaux sector. Produced from vines planted in 1955, this serious Côte de Nuits Burgundy combines red and black cherry, savoury complexity and mineral depth with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, detailed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Collotte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479285166382,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bee474b9-71fb-42db-9fbd-671a04f4b448.png?v=1787199762"},{"product_id":"bachelet-monnot-maranges-1er-cru-clos-de-la-boutiere-2021","title":"2021 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière | Old Vine Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 80-Year-Old Vines | Outstanding Value Premier Cru Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, depth and old-vine intensity — serious Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune's rising stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny yields. 80-year-old vines. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous | 92 Points – Inside Burgundy | 91 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Old Vines, Concentration \u0026amp; Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A deeply impressive old-vine Maranges — dark cherry, crushed strawberry and spice wrapped around powerful fruit, fine acidity and serious structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-crimson with excellent colour and concentration for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully expressive with \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry, crushed strawberry, plum and red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with orange zest, subtle vanilla, earth and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, concentrated and more powerful than many expect from Pinot Noir. Dark cherry and plum flow through a medium-bodied palate with excellent density and firm, beautifully structured tannins. There's plenty of fruit, but also freshness and energy keeping everything beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, savoury and persistent, with red and dark fruits, subtle spice and fine acidity lingering alongside the structured tannins. Neal Martin particularly highlighted the wine's weight and density, while Jasper Morris praised its generous fruit and excellent energy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90–92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–92 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–91 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 was produced at an extraordinarily low yield of just \u003cstrong\u003e18 hectolitres per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a wine of impressive depth and concentration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos de la Boutière – 80-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBachelet-Monnot owns half of Clos de la Boutière\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Premier Cru vineyard sitting right on the border of \u003cstrong\u003eSantenay\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the end of the Clos Roussots vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's wine comes from a single parcel of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-year-old mass-selection Pinot Noir vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard contains more clay than some neighbouring Maranges sites, contributing additional \u003cstrong\u003erichness, depth and power\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2021, yields were tiny:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 18 hl\/ha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines + tiny yields + Premier Cru terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e helps explain the concentration in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the decision made not to use whole bunches in this vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus here is firmly on preserving the extraordinary fruit produced by those old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine has more \u003cstrong\u003edepth, texture and richness\u003c\/strong\u003e than Bachelet-Monnot's more linear La Fussière bottling, making Clos de la Boutière one of the domaine's most powerful expressions of Maranges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bachelet-Monnot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a producer Burgundy lovers need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrothers \u003cstrong\u003eMarc and Alexandre Bachelet\u003c\/strong\u003e established Domaine Bachelet-Monnot in \u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, working with family vineyards across \u003cstrong\u003eMaranges, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers have rapidly established themselves among the exciting generation of growers working in the southern Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir wines are built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines • Low Yields • Purity • Freshness • Concentration • Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, they're producing serious Burgundy from appellations where genuine value can still occasionally be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaranges 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaranges sits at the \u003cstrong\u003esouthern end of the Côte de Beaune\u003c\/strong\u003e, immediately beside Santenay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, it hasn't carried the prestige—or prices—of names such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny or Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly why it's interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hands of a producer like Bachelet-Monnot, Maranges can deliver \u003cstrong\u003eserious Premier Cru Burgundy without the astronomical pricing increasingly attached to the Côte d'Or's most famous villages\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of Burgundy I get excited about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because it comes from the most famous vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut because the numbers behind it are extraordinary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 18 hl\/ha yield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$123.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today's Burgundy market, that's seriously compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin sees a drinking window extending from \u003cstrong\u003e2025 to 2040\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there's also genuine cellaring potential here. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't delicate, featherweight Burgundy. \u003cstrong\u003eClos de la Boutière is the richer, more muscular side of Maranges\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark-fruited, concentrated and structured, but still carrying the freshness and energy that make great Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Tiny Yields. Premier Cru. Serious Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-Year-Old Vines. 90–92 Vinous. Maranges 1er Cru. $123.50 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 An outstanding-value entry into serious Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune's most exciting domaines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Maranges Premier Cru? The 2021 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière is a serious old-vine Pinot Noir from a single parcel of 80-year-old mass-selection vines. 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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":"laurent-chardigny-bourgogne-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir | Pure Mâconnais Red Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 90 Point Red Burgundy | Outstanding Value at $43\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure, vibrant and beautifully elegant — proper Burgundy without the Burgundy price tag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Mâconnais Pinot Noir with red fruit, spice and silky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Value Red Burgundy | Purity, Freshness \u0026amp; Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully pure expression of Mâconnais Pinot Noir — vibrant red fruit, fine tannins and classic Burgundian freshness at an exceptional price.”\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 translucent ruby with youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and beautifully perfumed with \u003cstrong\u003ewild strawberry, red cherry and blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by touches of forest floor, black pepper and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium-bodied and wonderfully energetic. \u003cstrong\u003eCherry, cassis and wild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into subtle mineral notes, pepper and savoury complexity. Fine tannins and lively acidity give the wine shape without sacrificing its deliciously supple texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, elegant and persistent, with red berries, gentle spice and fine tannins lingering through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2024 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Bourgogne Pinot Noir selling at just \u003cstrong\u003e$43 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's a seriously impressive result.\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 comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eMâconnais in southern Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, from vineyards around \u003cstrong\u003eAzé\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines grow at around \u003cstrong\u003e400 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e on east- to south-facing slopes dominated by \u003cstrong\u003eclay and limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an average vine age of around \u003cstrong\u003e30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. It undergoes a pre-fermentation cold soak followed by approximately 10 days of fermentation and maceration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's an important detail:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the freshness, perfume and purity of the Pinot Noir to remain completely at the forefront. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMâconnais, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mâconnais is better known internationally for Chardonnay, but its Pinot Noir can offer some of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest-value entry points into red Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the combination of altitude and clay-limestone soils gives the wine exactly what we want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cherry • Strawberry • Freshness • Spice • Fine Tannins • Minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Burgundy built around \u003cstrong\u003epurity and drinkability rather than oak and extraction\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 chicken with herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft French cheeses\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\u003eFinding good red Burgundy for \u003cstrong\u003e$43\u003c\/strong\u003e is becoming increasingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding one with \u003cstrong\u003e90 points from Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the proposition even more compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exactly what you want from an affordable Burgundy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh red fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral freshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo heavy oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd genuine Burgundian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurent Chardigny has been working in the Mâconnais since \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e, with his own-label wines focused on fresh, elegant and pure expressions of the region. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an RRP of only \u003cstrong\u003e$43\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the sort of Burgundy that over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh. Silky. Savoury. Delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a terrific introduction to red Burgundy and an outstanding everyday Pinot Noir in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points. Burgundy. $43 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 Great-value Burgundy — drink now or cellar for 3–5 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for great-value Burgundy Pinot Noir? The 2024 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a pure, fresh red Burgundy from the Mâconnais, produced from approximately 30-year-old Pinot Noir vines grown on clay-limestone soils. Fermented after a cold pre-fermentation maceration and matured entirely in stainless steel, it combines strawberry, red cherry, blueberry and cassis with subtle spice, fine tannins and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurent Chardigny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479303352622,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024LaurentChardignyBourgognePinotNoir.png?v=1787203903"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-pommard-1er-cru-les-rugiens-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens | 95 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Pommard Premier Cru | One of Pommard's Greatest Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, structure and extraordinary mineral precision — serious Premier Cru Burgundy built for the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens. Domaine Faiveley. One of the benchmark terroirs of Pommard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A magnificent expression of Pommard — powerful and concentrated, yet remarkably fine, with ripe fruit, beautifully structured tannins and a thrilling mineral finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-red with excellent intensity and youthful brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and expressive with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, black raspberry and darker berry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with liquorice, summer flowers, bark, subtle oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, concentrated and beautifully structured. Ripe red and dark fruits drive the medium-to-full-bodied palate, with liquorice and savoury spice adding complexity. The tannins are substantial but impressively fine, giving the wine classic Pommard structure without heaviness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, energetic and mineral, with beautifully ripe fruit meeting a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esalty minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that carries through the persistent finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's Stuart Pigott praised the 2022 for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, structure and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, but importantly noted just how fine the tannins are for Pommard. He recommends drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2026 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens – One of Pommard's Greatest Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard doesn't have a single Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there are a handful of Premier Cru vineyards that have long been considered the village's greatest terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd right at the top sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003cstrong\u003eGrands Epenots and Clos des Epenots\u003c\/strong\u003e, Les Rugiens is widely regarded among Pommard's finest climats. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine purchased its approximately \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-hectare holding in 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vines now around \u003cstrong\u003e70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny Vineyard Holding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Pommard's Great Sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e from organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months in French oak – around one-third new.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat level of new oak is beautifully judged for a wine with this much fruit concentration and structure. It provides support and complexity without overwhelming the character of Les Rugiens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is quintessential serious Pommard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Fruit • Red Fruit • Liquorice • Spice • Fine Tannins • Salty Minerality • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy names carry the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the domaine has spent generations assembling an extraordinary collection of vineyards across Burgundy, with holdings throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's philosophy is focused firmly on allowing individual Burgundian climats to express their identity, using careful harvesting, gentle handling, French oak maturation and patient élevage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with a vineyard as distinguished as Les Rugiens, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard is one of Burgundy's most famous red wine villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the famously perfumed wines of neighbouring Volnay, Pommard traditionally produces Pinot Noir with greater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Dark Fruit • Earth • Tannin • Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the best Pommards aren't simply muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey combine that power with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Faiveley Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling specifically highlights the wine's combination of significant concentration and \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – An Outstanding Burgundy Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season was warm and dry, but Faiveley's technical team reported excellent potential alcohol levels of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e12.8–13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing them as textbook figures for modern Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result in Les Rugiens is a wine with substantial ripeness and concentration but without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck confit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's suggested pairings include \u003cstrong\u003egame stew, lamb shoulder, duck confit and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply because it says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Pommard's most revered climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 70-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.5-hectare Faiveley parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $290.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's unquestionably serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't everyday Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eone of Pommard's benchmark Premier Cru terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e, from one of Burgundy's great historic domaines, in an outstanding vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 95-point James Suckling review gets to the heart of the wine: \u003cstrong\u003epower and concentration combined with unusually fine tannins and a long, salty mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Structured. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb example of why the greatest Pommard Premier Crus can sit comfortably among the serious red wines of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points. Les Rugiens. Pommard Premier Cru. Domaine Faiveley. $290 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A serious cellar Burgundy — magnificent now with air, but potentially even more rewarding after another 5–10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Pommard Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens is a 95-point Pinot Noir from one of Pommard's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from organically grown grapes and matured for approximately 14 months in French oak, it combines ripe red fruit, black cherry, liquorice and floral complexity with remarkably fine tannins, powerful structure and a long saline-mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479331402030,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineFaiveleyPommard1erCru_LesRugiens.png?v=1787281387"},{"product_id":"domaine-dureuil-janthial-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-clos-des-argillieres-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières | 94 Point Old Vine Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 1942 Old Vines | Exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines, tiny production and serious Côte de Nuits pedigree — an extraordinary Burgundy from Vincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the more refined expressions of Nuits-Saint-Georges — power, purity and silky structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – La Revue du Vin De France | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound | 92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Old Vines, Finesse \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully refined Nuits-Saint-Georges — lifted cherry, raspberry and floral complexity wrapped around silky tannins, mineral energy and serious old-vine structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright mid-ruby with excellent clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted and beautifully detailed with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, raspberry, strawberry and brambly red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with dried rose, forest floor, white pepper, earth and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, energetic and wonderfully precise. Succulent cherry and raspberry fruit flows across the palate, supported by finely grained tannins and a distinct mineral backbone. There's classic Nuits-Saint-Georges structure here, but the overall impression is one of \u003cstrong\u003efinesse rather than brute force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, balanced and elegant, with red fruit, earth, spice and mineral notes lingering through a beautifully refined finish. Jasper Morris MW particularly praised its lifted cherry and raspberry fruit, balance and fine length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound – Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound highlights the wine's energy, mineral drive and serious structure, while Neal Martin found brambly red fruit, dried roses, strawberry, forest floor, white pepper and finely balanced tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières – Vines Planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes seriously exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDureuil-Janthial owns only around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated at \u003cstrong\u003ePrémeaux-Prissey in the southern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them around \u003cstrong\u003e80 years old at the time of the 2022 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's another fascinating detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits immediately beside the famous \u003cstrong\u003eClos de l'Arlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this tiny parcel some very serious neighbours. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard faces east and sits over \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils with substantial surface gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Australian importer Bibendum gives an even more precise description: \u003cstrong\u003epink Prémeaux marble beneath approximately 60cm of clay-rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat clay helps explain the name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it contributes to a wine with genuine depth and structure while retaining the mineral freshness and finesse that distinguishes this particular site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble sorted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore entering the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes undergo approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone week of cold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e before fermentation in conical wooden vats. Extraction is determined through daily tasting rather than following a fixed recipe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel – 50% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 months in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore bottling according to the lunar calendar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2022 vintage specifically, Vincent Dureuil used \u003cstrong\u003eno whole clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e and employed relatively gentle extraction because the skins were naturally thick and extraction came easily. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Dureuil-Janthial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of the most highly regarded growers working in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in \u003cstrong\u003eRully\u003c\/strong\u003e, his reputation has grown enormously as Burgundy collectors have discovered just how serious these wines can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this wine takes us north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInto the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd specifically into one of Burgundy's great red-wine appellations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is minuscule. Australian importer International Fine Wines reported receiving \u003cstrong\u003eless than three cases\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 2022 Clos des Argillières. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges is famous for producing Pinot Noir with genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure • Depth • Earth • Dark Fruit • Savouriness • Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Clos des Argillières shows a particularly refined side of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris calls it the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“lighter side of Nuits”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith succulent fruit, good tannin and an elegant finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly why this wine is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get Nuits-Saint-Georges structure without sacrificing perfume or finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle and mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If drinking young, around \u003cstrong\u003e45 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e will help the wine open. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.4-hectare holding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel + 6 months in tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$310.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly attractive in the Australian market. Current listings I found for the same 2022 are around \u003cstrong\u003e$339–385 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, making $310 look very sharp for a wine of this pedigree. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply expensive Burgundy carrying a famous appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eold-vine, tiny-production Premier Cru Burgundy from a genuinely exceptional grower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, it's built for the cellar. One specialist merchant suggests drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2028\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching its peak around \u003cstrong\u003e2038\u003c\/strong\u003e and continuing through approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2044\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Tiny Production. Premier Cru. Exceptional Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942 Vines. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru. 92 Burghound. $310 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely special cellar Burgundy — extremely limited and capable of evolving beautifully for the next 15–20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières is a tiny-parcel old-vine Pinot Noir from east-facing vines planted in 1942 beside Clos de l’Arlot. Hand picked, double sorted and matured for 12 months in barrel followed by six months in stainless steel, it combines cherry, raspberry, dried rose, forest-floor complexity and mineral freshness with silky tannins, elegant structure and serious cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dureuil Janthial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479357681966,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineDureuilJanthialNuitsSaintGeorges1erCru_ClosdesArgillieres.png?v=1787278473"},{"product_id":"xavier-monnot-volnay-1er-cru-clos-des-chenes-2021","title":"2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes | 93 Point Old Vine Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 93 Point Volnay Premier Cru | Old Vines Dating Back to 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, finesse and old-vine depth — a beautiful expression of one of Volnay's great Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes. Old vines. Limestone terroir. Classic Volnay elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Finesse \u0026amp; Old-Vine Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully refined Volnay — black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral complexity carried by supple fruit, fine structure and classic Côte de Beaune elegance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby-red with beautiful clarity and a delicate crimson edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfumed and finely detailed with \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry, blackberry and raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, peony, subtle spice and stony mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supple and beautifully balanced. Red and dark berry fruit flows through a medium-bodied palate, accompanied by floral complexity and fine-grained tannins. There's a lovely mineral backbone and freshness that keeps the wine precise and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, with dark cherry, violet, mineral notes and subtle oak spice lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral character and the way the wine remains balanced through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous describes a more reserved expression of the vineyard, with \u003cstrong\u003epeony, violet, dark berry and blue-fruit characters\u003c\/strong\u003e, grainy tannins and a distinctly structured finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes – One of Volnay's Great Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis one of the largest and most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards in Volnay, sitting between \u003cstrong\u003eTaille Pieds\u003c\/strong\u003e and the border with Monthélie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils contain a high proportion of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhich helps give Clos des Chênes its distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, finesse, freshness and generous fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is quintessential Volnay territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sheer concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Texture • Minerality • Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines Planted in 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the part I really love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot's parcel of Clos des Chênes contains two distinct generations of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the other half in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means a significant portion of the fruit for this wine came from vines approximately \u003cstrong\u003e85 years old at the 2021 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Nanson of Burgundy Report specifically singled out those old 1936 vines when tasting the 2021, praising the wine's minerality, width and delicacy and describing it as a \u003cstrong\u003egreat Clos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious vineyard pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Xavier Monnot's approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo-acre parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e of Clos des Chênes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 reds were \u003cstrong\u003efully destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, which puts the focus firmly on the purity of the fruit rather than whole-bunch influence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clos des Chênes is matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30–35% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough new oak to add structure and complexity while allowing the perfume and delicacy of Volnay to remain front and centre. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 was a very different Burgundy vintage from the warmer years immediately preceding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost dramatically reduced the crop, while the cooler growing season produced wines with greater \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, perfume and classical proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot reported that some parcels produced only around half a normal crop. Despite the challenges, he found the finished wines balanced, with the reds generally lighter and more immediately approachable than in richer vintages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for Clos des Chênes, that appears to have worked beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Report noted that rather than producing the warmer, heavier style seen in some preceding years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“the delicacy of Volnay is restored in 21.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you want from great Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Xavier Monnot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Monnot is based in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e, where his family has deep roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine was previously known as \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine René Monnier\u003c\/strong\u003e, after Xavier's grandfather. Following significant improvements in both vineyard and cellar, Xavier began bottling under his own name with the \u003cstrong\u003e2005 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the estate stretches across Burgundy, with Premier Cru holdings in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay and Maranges\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house style emphasises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity • Elegance • Complexity • Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Clos des Chênes is a terrific example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere neighbouring Pommard is generally associated with greater muscle and tannic structure, Volnay is famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Florals • Red Fruit • Silky Texture • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos des Chênes adds a little more generosity and structure without sacrificing that finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay perfume + Premier Cru depth + old-vine concentration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Burgundy's acidity and moderate structure make it particularly versatile with game birds, duck, mushrooms and truffle-based dishes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has virtually everything I want to see in serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines dating back to 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone-rich terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–14 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Volnay perfume and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$290.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, 2021 looks particularly suited to this vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of producing an oversized or overly ripe Pinot Noir, the cooler vintage has brought the focus back toward \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, freshness, minerality and delicacy\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd those \u003cstrong\u003e1936 vines\u003c\/strong\u003e bring another dimension entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious, cellar-worthy Burgundy with genuine history behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Mineral. Silky. Old Vine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully classical expression of Volnay — combining old-vine depth with the perfume, freshness and elegance that make this village so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points. Vines Dating to 1936. Volnay 1er Cru. $290 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb Premier Cru Burgundy to drink now with air or cellar confidently for another decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2021 Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is a 93-point old-vine Pinot Noir from one of Volnay's most important Premier Cru vineyards. Xavier Monnot's two-acre parcel includes vines planted in 1936 and 1978 on limestone-rich soils. Matured for 12–14 months in French oak, it combines black cherry, blackberry and violet with mineral freshness, fine spice, supple tannins and classic Volnay finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Monnot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479366857006,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021XavierMonnotVolnay1erCru_ClosdesChenes.png?v=1787278033"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-chambolle-musigny-1er-cru-les-charmes-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes | Premier Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru | Exceptional Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, silk and extraordinary finesse — quintessential Chambolle-Musigny from one of its most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes. Domaine Faiveley. Pure Côte de Nuits elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Silk \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A captivating Chambolle-Musigny — perfumed red fruits, florals and spice wrapped in silky tannins, mineral freshness and extraordinary finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-red with youthful crimson highlights and beautiful clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely perfumed with \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by rose petals, peony, sweet spice and subtle smoky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, pure and wonderfully detailed. Red berry fruit flows through a finely structured palate with delicate spice and mineral complexity. The tannins are beautifully polished, while fresh acidity provides energy and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined and persistent, with red fruit, florals, spice and a saline mineral edge lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's style for Les Charmes is deliberately elegant and aromatic, reflecting the vineyard's relatively low-clay, pebbly soils. The wine is matured for \u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak, with approximately 40–50% new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 vintage produced particularly supple and sensual red Burgundies\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Faiveley's Premier Crus receiving around 50% new oak during élevage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy from a vineyard and producer combination capable of delivering extraordinary Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes – One of Chambolle-Musigny's Great Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esits in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Côte de Nuits' most revered villages for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is ideally positioned in the centre of the village, between the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eMusigny and Bonnes-Mares Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its southeast-facing exposition and relatively low-clay, pebbly soils contribute to a wine that Faiveley describes as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharming • Subtle • Delicate • Elegant • Aromatically Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's almost the perfect description of what great Chambolle-Musigny should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Chambolle-Musigny Is So Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e is famous for power and \u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e for structure, Chambolle-Musigny is renowned for something different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Chambolle can be hauntingly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry • Wild Strawberry • Cherry • Rose • Violet • Spice • Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky rather than muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine rather than imposing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed rather than powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't mistake finesse for lack of intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest Chambolle-Musignys can have extraordinary concentration beneath that delicate exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the village's benchmark Premier Cru sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Faiveley's \u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel in Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Côte de Nuits vineyards, the soils here contain very little clay, with only small traces through the pebbly surface layer. This contributes to the vineyard's lighter, more delicate and aromatic personality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40–50% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the remainder in second-fill barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine that combines the depth expected of Premier Cru Burgundy with the \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins and aromatic finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e that define Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy producers possess the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, Faiveley has evolved enormously in recent decades, combining its extraordinary collection of vineyards with increasingly precise vineyard management and winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder \u003cstrong\u003eErwan Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wines have moved towards greater \u003cstrong\u003epurity, openness and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the structure and longevity historically associated with the domaine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the reasons Faiveley is so compelling today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Burgundy pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecombined with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodern precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 growing season wasn't straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's Jérôme Flous described a season that swung between cool conditions and significant heat, with temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e30°C during harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. The domaine's ability to cool harvested fruit became particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting reds averaged around \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, with good volumes and a style described by Wine Advocate's William Kelley as \u003cstrong\u003esupple and sensual\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a village built around perfume and finesse, that's an exciting vintage profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few Pinot Noir addresses more famous than Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe village sits among some extraordinary neighbours in the Côte de Nuits, yet its wines have a personality all their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere other villages can emphasise power and tannin, Chambolle is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Florals • Silky Texture • Mineral Freshness • Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Les Charmes takes those characteristics and adds genuine Premier Cru depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Burgundy about beauty rather than brute force.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherry jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine where I'd avoid overpowering the perfume with excessively rich or spicy food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Burgundy be the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the style of Burgundy that explains why people become obsessed with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enormous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot trying to overwhelm you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then look at the pedigree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambolle-Musigny Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is undoubtedly serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you're buying into one of the Côte de Nuits' most famous villages, one of its important Premier Cru vineyards and one of Burgundy's historic domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the seductive side of great Burgundy — Pinot Noir built around perfume, texture and finesse rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points. Les Charmes. Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru. Domaine Faiveley. $365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A beautiful cellar Burgundy and a superb opportunity to experience serious Premier Cru Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes is a refined Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir from a southeast-facing parcel in the heart of the village between Musigny and Bonnes-Mares. Matured for 16 months in French oak, it combines fresh red fruit, raspberry, floral perfume, sweet spice and subtle smoke with silky tannins, mineral tension and a long elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479374786862,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineFaiveleyChambolle-Musigny1erCru_LesCharmes_debbfc21-45be-45dc-96c7-f0a42fb26413.png?v=1787277505"},{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-et-thierry-glantenay-1er-cru-les-brouillards-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026 Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards | 92 Point Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 92 Point Volnay Premier Cru | 50-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, silky texture and mineral finesse — a beautiful expression of Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Tiny yields. Indigenous yeast. Classic Côte de Beaune elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Purity \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully expressive Volnay — ripe redcurrant and crushed strawberry, fine tannins and wonderful mineral definition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-red with beautiful clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately expressive with \u003cstrong\u003eripe redcurrant, raspberry, crushed strawberry and wild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, subtle peppermint, bitter chocolate, cardamom and delicate earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, finely structured and beautifully harmonious. Pure red berry fruit sits at the centre, carried by \u003cstrong\u003efine tannins and excellent mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's concentration without heaviness and a wonderful combination of generosity and classical Volnay finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fresh and beautifully detailed, with raspberry, strawberry, subtle spice and mineral notes lingering over fine tannins. The 2023 received \u003cstrong\u003e90–92 points from The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which praised its open red-fruited bouquet, harmonious palate and fine minerality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother excellent result for a vineyard with a remarkably consistent critical record: the 2022 also received \u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 2020 earned \u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards – Classic Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Volnay Premier Cru lying towards the \u003cstrong\u003ePommard side of the appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat location helps explain the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou still get the perfume and elegance associated with Volnay, but there's also genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Savouriness • Tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay finesse with an extra layer of structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious vintages have been noted for ripe red fruits, florals, mineral character and enough tannin to reward cellaring, while retaining the delicacy that makes Volnay so compelling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the value proposition becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith extraordinarily low yields reported at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 hl\/ha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore fermentation for approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spends approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is matured on lees, undergoes malolactic fermentation and is bottled without filtration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully traditional Burgundy winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, only 20% new oak means the emphasis remains where it should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the vineyard and the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThierry Glantenay is one of those Burgundy growers worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine is based in \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Thierry producing wines from an impressive collection of terroirs across Volnay and Pommard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach is relatively restrained in the cellar. Rather than forcing extraction, the domaine has historically allowed fermentation itself to extract colour, flavour and tannin, with restrained pigeage and remontage and patient élevage in barrel. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Burgundy built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit • Terroir • Texture • Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than excessive winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere neighbouring Pommard tends toward greater power and structure, Volnay is famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Florals • Fine Tannins • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Brouillards brings a slightly more structured edge to that personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Pinot Noir with enough substance to age but enough perfume and generosity to be extremely seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Burgundy that comes alive with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously attractive Premier Cru Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny reported yields of 15 hl\/ha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months élevage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$245.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Premier Cru Volnay from mature vines and a respected grower, that's a compelling proposition in today's Burgundy market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly like is the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy built around sheer concentration or oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, crushed strawberry, perfume, fine tannins and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly the qualities that make great Volnay so seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the elegance of Volnay with enough structure and old-vine depth to make it a genuinely serious cellar proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate. 50-Year-Old Vines. Volnay 1er Cru. $245 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A beautiful Premier Cru Burgundy to enjoy with air now or cellar confidently for 10–15+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards is a 90–92 point old-vine Pinot Noir from approximately 50-year-old vines cropped at just 15 hl\/ha. Hand harvested, naturally fermented and matured for 16 months in French oak with only 20% new barrels, it combines raspberry, cherry, floral perfume and liquorice with fine tannins, mineral freshness and a long saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard et Thierry Glantenay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479387402542,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineBernardetThierryGlantenay1erCru_LesBrouillards.png?v=1787274361"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-grand-cru-mazis-chambertin-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru | 99 Point Grand Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 99 Point Grand Cru Burgundy | One of Faiveley's Greatest 2022 Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary concentration, breathtaking finesse and an almost endless finish — this is serious Grand Cru Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin. Old vines. Domaine Faiveley. One of the great terroirs of Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator | 95 Points – Decanter | 96 Points – The Wine Advocate | 96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Grand Cru Burgundy | Power, Precision \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A monumental Mazis-Chambertin — immense concentration and old-vine depth delivered with extraordinary precision, fine tannins and a finish that seems to go forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, brilliant ruby-crimson with remarkable intensity and youthful purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profound and complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, blackberry and dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, then revealing spiced plum, orange zest, peony, wet earth and exotic spice. There's a darker, ferrous and almost sanguine character underneath the fruit that is quintessentially serious Mazis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and powerful, yet astonishingly graceful. Layers of cherry, blackberry and dark plum flow across the palate with bright acidity, beautifully integrated oak and extraordinarily fine tannins. Despite the intensity, the wine retains remarkable precision and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumentally long. Fruit, spice, earth, iron and saline minerality continue to unfold through an exceptionally persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling awarded the bottled wine \u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its extraordinary concentration, precision, originality and exceptionally fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extraordinary critical lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate found the wine broad, enveloping and concentrated, with dark berries, spiced plum, orange zest and peony before a pure saline finish. Vinous likewise awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94–96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a suggested drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2052\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the score that really jumps off the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine initially received an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e99–100 points from barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Stuart Pigott describing tremendous concentration and brilliance combined with remarkable finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter bottling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished wine was praised for combining enormous depth and concentration with a surprisingly graceful medium-bodied palate and exceptionally fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the magic here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply huge Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's power delivered with finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we're at the very top of the Burgundy hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazis-Chambertin sits at the northern end of the great line of Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus, adjoining \u003cstrong\u003eClos de Bèze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley has substantial holdings here, spread across parcels in \u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Haut and Mazis-Bas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decanter reports approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.56 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the majority in Mazis-Haut. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir gives Mazis a distinctive combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower • Earth • Iron • Dark Fruit • Structure • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical director Jérôme Flous describes the vineyard's earthy character as \u003cstrong\u003eiron-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that ferrous quality is a recurring feature of the 2022. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines \u0026amp; Extraordinary Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's Mazis-Chambertin includes vines planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1945 • 1959 • 1974\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealongside a younger parcel replanted in 2020. The soils are shallow and formed from material washed down from the nearby combe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose older parcels are now serious old-vine territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is one of the reasons the wine can deliver such extraordinary concentration without simply relying on ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine vineyard depth underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling reports the finished wine coming from \u003cstrong\u003ethree parcels totalling around 1.4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, matured in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% New French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% Once-Used Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a substantial amount of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is Grand Cru fruit with more than enough concentration to absorb it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine isn't about oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about using élevage to frame the enormous depth and structure of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew producers have a Burgundy portfolio quite like \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the family has spent generations building extraordinary holdings throughout Burgundy, including some of the Côte d'Or's most celebrated Premier and Grand Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mazis-Chambertin is one of the stars of the red-wine portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine itself highlighted the extraordinary performance of the 2022 Mazis after its initial \u003cstrong\u003e99–100 point\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment, putting it in remarkable company among Faiveley's 2022 Grand Crus. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 has turned out to be an exceptional vintage for red Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable thing about the best wines is their combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipeness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Mazis has huge fruit concentration, but it's animated by bright acidity and extraordinarily fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's incredibly intense, but still unmistakably Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the great addresses for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazis-Chambertin sits among the legendary Grand Crus of Gevrey, alongside names including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatricières-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuchottes-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharmes-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazoyères-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, Burgundy isn't simply about grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about individual pieces of land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mazis has a personality all its own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Earthy. Ferrous. Deep. Long-lived.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagyu sirloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves serious food, but personally I'd keep things relatively simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Burgundy at this level should be the centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not rush this bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous suggests \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2052\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Burghound recommends \u003cstrong\u003e2037+\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decanter believes it should improve for at least another two decades after its first three to five years in bottle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd be very comfortable cellaring this for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–25+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening young, give it serious air and use a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you only have one bottle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut it away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely different level of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the package:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines dating back to 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$850.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is serious wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, your \u003cstrong\u003e$850 RRP is right around current Australian retail positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, with one Australian marketplace listing the 2022 at \u003cstrong\u003e$833\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, this is a \u003cstrong\u003e99-point Grand Cru Burgundy from old vines in one of Gevrey-Chambertin's legendary vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the structure to develop for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Profound. Precise. Monumentally long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those bottles that demonstrates exactly why the greatest Burgundy commands such extraordinary respect — immense concentration without heaviness, power without brutality and extraordinary finesse despite its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points. Grand Cru. Mazis-Chambertin. Domaine Faiveley. $850 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuine collector's Burgundy — cellar it, be patient, and let one of Faiveley's greatest 2022 reds reveal itself over the next two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Grand Cru Burgundy? The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is a 95-point Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir from a 1.56-hectare Faiveley holding across Mazis-Haut and Mazis-Bas, with old vines dating back to 1930–1945. Organically farmed and matured for 16–18 months in French oak, it combines cherry and red fruit with spice, iron-rich earthy complexity, smooth tannins, serious depth and a long, powerful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479419187502,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineFaiveleyGrandCruMazis-Chambertin_1.png?v=1787275046"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-pinot-noir-2021","title":"2021 Paringa Estate Pinot Noir | 95 Point Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir | Powerful, Perfumed \u0026amp; Seriously Delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried roses. Red cherry. Strawberry. Blood orange. Spice. Fine pumice-stone tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Pinot Noir with personality — savoury, perfumed, structured and completely individual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir | Perfume, Complexity \u0026amp; Beautiful Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis isn't lightweight Pinot Noir. It's a beautifully structured, savoury and complex expression of Mornington with enough fruit to seduce you now and enough tannin and acidity to evolve for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 was one of the standout wines in a broad Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir tasting, while Paringa Estate's own awards record shows it also won \u003cstrong\u003eGold at the 2022 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Faulkner awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine presence here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut importantly, there's enough acidity and tannin to keep everything beautifully composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMornington Pinot – But With Some Muscle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga Estate has traditionally made a more powerful style of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Estate wine sits beautifully in that territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not about making Pinot taste like Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about giving Pinot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBittersweet citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's delicacy in the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes the wine so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby-red with excellent depth while retaining classic Pinot Noir translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately perfumed and complex. \u003cstrong\u003eRed and dark cherries, strawberry and dried rose\u003c\/strong\u003e sit alongside aniseed, mint, forest floor, dried herbs and exotic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied but packed with personality. Red cherry and strawberry move toward darker cherry, rhubarb and blood orange, with a beautifully savoury, almost amaro-like edge adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine but firm. Silky fruit is wrapped around \u003cstrong\u003epumice-like tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and lively natural acidity, creating a Pinot Noir with both succulence and genuine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, savoury and energetic, with cherry, blood orange, herbs, spice and white pepper lingering beautifully. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe longer it sits in the glass, the more interesting it becomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brilliant 2021 Growing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage played directly into the hands of serious Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm and dry conditions through flowering produced good berry set, while moderate temperatures through February and March created a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong, even ripening period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allowed Paringa to pick the fruit at optimal maturity while retaining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLively natural acidity + firm tannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see it in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's ripeness without jamminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit without sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower without excessive alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Destemmed + French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is equally serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore fermentation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tonne open fermenters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then spent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 Months on Lees in French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44% New Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a decent amount of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's enough fruit, tannin and acidity here to handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Pinot with genuine complexity and texture rather than simply oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe McCall Family \u0026amp; Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir is central to the Paringa Estate story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounder \u003cstrong\u003eLindsay McCall\u003c\/strong\u003e has a longstanding love of Burgundy and considers Pinot Noir his favourite variety. His son \u003cstrong\u003eJamie McCall\u003c\/strong\u003e, who joined the family estate in 2012 and became head winemaker in 2017, shares that obsession. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay believes great Pinot Noir is fundamentally about fruit quality, describing the equation as roughly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% vineyard management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% winery attention to detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the philosophy I want behind serious Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you can't manufacture great Pinot Noir in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Importance of MV6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga has spent decades refining its Pinot Noir vineyards, and clonal selection is an important part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay McCall describes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 as the “backbone” of Paringa's Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebecause of its ability to deliver perfumed cherry fruit and supple tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga's oldest MV6 block was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its performance eventually led to the creation of the estate's top-tier LJM Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious Pinot pedigree here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if the two 95-point scores weren't enough:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLD MEDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important because it's recognition within its own region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mornington isn't exactly short of good Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – 2022 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a serious set of credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Put It Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing about the 2021 is that it has already had some bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying an embryonic Pinot Noir and waiting years for everything to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's starting to come into a beautiful drinking window now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirm tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuggests there's plenty of life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate describes the 2021 as having a luscious dark-fruit core, silky tannins and a long balanced finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now with some air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also happily cellar it for another:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–8 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd definitely give this a decent Pinot glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe aromatics deserve it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot going on here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMornington Peninsula Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic red \u0026amp; dark cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried rose perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood orange \u0026amp; chinotto complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest floor \u0026amp; savoury herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-fermenter fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Mornington Peninsula Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$78.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is mature-release, highly rated Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir from a producer with \u003cstrong\u003edecades of Pinot experience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt doesn't taste generic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what I keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chinotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pumice-stone tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a distinctive personality here that separates it from the endless sea of pleasant Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Savoury. Spicy. Structured. Individual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Paringa Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e has enough fruit to be immediately seductive, but the real excitement is in its complexity — those layers of \u003cstrong\u003erose, cherry, blood orange, herbs, earth and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped around fine tannins and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday. 95 The Wine Front. Gold Medal. Mornington Peninsula. $78 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 A seriously good Mornington Pinot that's entering a terrific drinking window now — and one I'd happily put away for another five years to see where all that savoury complexity goes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paringa Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52561168073006,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021_Paringa_Estate_Pinot_Noir.png?v=1788488083"},{"product_id":"domaine-le-guellec-ducouet-gevrey-chambertin-clos-champs-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Champ | 97 Points Forbes","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Point Gevrey-Chambertin | Old-Vine Monopole | One of Burgundy's Most Exciting Rising Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of the most exciting Burgundy discoveries I've tasted in some time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Tiny 0.8-hectare walled vineyard. Gevrey-Chambertin. A rapidly emerging domaine. And $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes | “Superlative Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW, Wine Safari \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stunning New Name in Burgundy | Old-Vine Gevrey-Chambertin with Serious Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf this wine had a more famous name on the label, I genuinely believe we'd be talking about a very different price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Champ\u003c\/strong\u003e so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Tried This Last Night – And It Is Stunning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine gets personal for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI tried this last night and thought it was absolutely stunning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps even more importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutrageously cheap for the quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI haven't seen many Burgundies of this quality at this sort of price for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is real Gevrey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also an elegance and polish that makes it incredibly seductive already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the sort of Burgundy discovery I get genuinely excited about.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we're not paying for decades of reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're getting in early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine writer Tom Mullen selected the Clos Champ as one of his standout Burgundies after visiting the region and tasting with the domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe scored it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand awarded it his highest value designation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERLATIVE VALUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullen describes a powerful, structured Gevrey with classic Burgundian character, black pepper, spice, suave tannins and an elegant finish, ultimately calling the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Compelling, classic and a bargain.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bargain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not a word you see attached to Burgundy very often anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd after tasting it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI completely agree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW, Wine Safari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster of Wine \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Sherwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is another critic who has been following this domaine closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 2023 barrel review describes a remarkably perfumed wine built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrème de cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry compote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaline blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith beautifully polished tannins and a cool, taut, pinpoint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis conclusion is particularly telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherwood calls the Clos Champ a wine of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Super complexity and class”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand describes it as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“go-to” wine for avid collectors in 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended drinking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd Neal Martin Likes It Too\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another important review worth adding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin of Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e scored the 2023:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enoting its depth, definition, spice, grip and extract, while particularly praising the freshness and vigour of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis conclusion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Another impressive wine from this lesser-known Gevrey producer.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesser-known.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Champ – A Tiny 0.8-Hectare Walled Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply generic village Gevrey assembled from parcels scattered across the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Champ is special.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine farms approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.8 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einside this \u003cstrong\u003ewalled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette describes Clos Champ as lying \u003cstrong\u003emid-slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its coverage of the previous vintage identifies the domaine's parcel as 80 ares of roughly 90-year-old vines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Forbes gives us even more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines supplying the 2023 were planted between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1933 and 1985.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these vines are now more than:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 YEARS OLD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $199.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-Vine Gevrey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines aren't automatically a guarantee of great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when you've got the right site and meticulous farming, they can give Pinot Noir extraordinary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewithout requiring excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit has genuine concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it doesn't feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's serious Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, brilliant ruby with excellent colour and concentration for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately seductive. \u003cstrong\u003eCassis, blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e dominate initially, followed by violet, liquorice, pepper, spice and fine oak. There's a gorgeous saline note running underneath the darker fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has proper Gevrey depth. Black cherry, blackberry and cassis fill the middle palate, but vibrant acidity keeps everything beautifully alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perhaps the most impressive part. The tannins are \u003cstrong\u003epolished, velvety and beautifully controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving the wine structure without hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice, liquorice, vanilla and violet build around the black fruit as the wine opens. Guide Hachette also highlights the fleshy palate, freshness and refined tannins of the 2023. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cool and focused, with black fruit, fine oak spice and mineral freshness persisting beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is proper Gevrey-Chambertin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another part of the story I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette describes the 2023 as being made with a philosophy of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eincluding fermentation using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto refine its texture and tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood's barrel tasting included wine from second-fill \u003cstrong\u003eFrançois Frères barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside some new \u003cstrong\u003eRousseau oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't wines being beaten into shape in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vineyard is being allowed to speak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Domaine With Family Roots Going Back to 1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a young domaine with much older roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichaël Le Guellec took back control of vineyards that had been in his family's hands since:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut had previously been leased to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForbes reports that the domaine farms without chemical treatments, while Michaël says their objective is to make wines with freshness and fruit that people can enjoy without having to wait forever. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an interesting combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vineyards + a new domaine + modern precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it means we're getting the opportunity to discover the wines before the name becomes widely established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is What I Mean by a Rising Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is extraordinarily expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe established stars have become almost impossible to buy at sensible prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo where do you find value?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore everyone else catches on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the domaines with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalented people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeticulous farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious critical attention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut without decades of price inflation attached to their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Guellec-Ducouet looks exactly like that kind of producer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood has already described the domaine as among \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy's brightest new talent\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Forbes has now singled out Clos Champ as one of its standout Burgundy discoveries. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierre Millemann – Another Fascinating Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also an intriguing connection with renowned Burgundy consultant \u003cstrong\u003ePierre Millemann\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood's extensive coverage of the domaine repeatedly discusses Millemann's influence and even describes one of Le Guellec-Ducouet's whites as showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“more than a hint of the genius of Pierre Millemann.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a name serious Burgundy followers will recognise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it adds another layer to why this domaine is worth watching very closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin at $199\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part I keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs $199 inexpensive for a bottle of wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut in the context of serious Burgundy, this is extraordinary value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny walled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 0.8 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted from 1933 to 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal-intervention winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months barrel maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForbes – Superlative Value\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why I'm so excited about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Now – Or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the beautiful things about the 2023 is its accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's already incredibly seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't mistake accessibility for lack of structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Sherwood suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand I think that's a sensible starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now with a decent decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd be fascinated to see it after:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–10 years in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose black fruits should become increasingly savoury, earthy and complex while the oak integrates further and those gorgeous old-vine tannins soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette specifically suggests \u003cstrong\u003evenison\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecoq au vin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which sounds pretty difficult to argue with. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines where the story just keeps getting better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.8-hectare walled vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines planted between 1933 and 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Forbes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Greg Sherwood MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Neal Martin - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForbes “Superlative Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Burgundy's most exciting emerging domaines\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI tasted this last night and thought it was stunning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot “good for the money”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning. Full stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you consider the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's when this becomes a wine I want people to load up on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI haven't seen many Burgundies offering \u003cstrong\u003ethis combination of vineyard, vine age, critical acclaim, quality and sheer drinking pleasure at under $200\u003c\/strong\u003e for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark. Perfumed. Powerful. Silky. Mineral. Seriously classy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96–97 Forbes. 93–94 Greg Sherwood MW. Old vines dating to 1933. Tiny walled Gevrey vineyard. $199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Burgundy you want to discover before everyone else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Buy six if you can. Drink one now, follow its evolution over the next decade, and remember the name Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet — because I don't think these wines are going to stay this cheap forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Le Guellec-Ducouet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52564835074350,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d0fa651e-55ed-4d88-b945-22f876dd768b.png?v=1788495790"},{"product_id":"terra-sancta-estate-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir | 94 Points Bob Campbell MW","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 94 Point Bannockburn Pinot Noir | Old Vines on Felton Road | Brilliant Value at $48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed cherry. Plum. Nutmeg. Liquorice. Wild thyme. Silky tannins. Beautiful mineral drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd here's the killer — much of the fruit comes from some of Terra Sancta's oldest vines, including the same blocks used for its premium single-block Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir | Wild Fermented | Old-Vine Fruit | RRP $48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Central Otago Pinot Noir I want to find at under $50 — proper vineyard pedigree, old vines, minimal-intervention winemaking and serious complexity without the premium price tag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the estate's vineyards on \u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road in Bannockburn\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most famous pieces of Pinot Noir country in New Zealand. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethere is a lot of Pinot Noir in this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has already received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom respected New Zealand critic \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell describes a light, supple Pinot with ripe berry fruit, floral and violet notes, subtle spice, a silky texture and impressive length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the beauty of this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't trying to overwhelm you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's immediately attractive, but there's serious structure sitting underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn – The Heart of Central Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut we can get much more specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Bannockburn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more specifically again:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta's Estate vineyard sits on Felton Road in Bannockburn, with the wine assembled to reflect the different soils, vine ages, aspects and microclimates across the property. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Pinot Noir territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBannockburn is capable of producing Central Otago Pinot with tremendous concentration, but the best examples balance that richness with freshness, perfume and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's exactly where the 2024 Terra Sancta sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Old Vines Are the Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta says the 2024's depth and character come largely from fruit sourced from some of the estate's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOldest Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eparticularly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlapjack Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah's Block.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't simply anonymous vines feeding an entry-level wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from the estate's vineyards also forms the basis of Terra Sancta's far more limited premium single-block Pinot Noirs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the value proposition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting access to serious Bannockburn vineyard material without paying single-vineyard Pinot Noir money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of Bannockburn's Early Pinot Noir Plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta incorporates the former \u003cstrong\u003eOlssens vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plantings dating back to \u003cstrong\u003e1991\u003c\/strong\u003e — among the early commercial Pinot Noir plantings in Bannockburn. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important in Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relatively young fine-wine region compared with Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo vines with more than three decades behind them are significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey've had time to establish deep root systems and develop a genuine relationship with the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd we're talking about a $48 wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium ruby — beautifully bright and inviting rather than dark or over-extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gorgeous and layered. \u003cstrong\u003eRed cherries and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into nutmeg, liquorice, subtle chocolate and sandalwood, with spice building as the wine opens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated but refined. Vibrant red plum and cherry sit at the centre, surrounded by liquorice root, spice and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the wine really shines. The fruit tannins are \u003cstrong\u003esilky and beautifully polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, while an underlying mineral character gives the wine shape and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and savoury, with \u003cstrong\u003ewild thyme and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e lingering beautifully after the fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's unmistakably Central Otago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut without the heaviness that can sometimes creep into the region's Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked for Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking philosophy behind this wine makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was deliberately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked early\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto preserve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Acidity + Freshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Bannockburn can produce plenty of fruit concentration naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to chase excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Terra Sancta has retained the acidity required to give all that cherry and plum fruit shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit without jamminess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Fermented. Minimal Intervention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein a combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarriques + Large-Format Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Terra Sancta says the wine was made with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore being bottled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined \u0026amp; Unfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully restrained winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak is there to shape the wine rather than dominate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the focus remains firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother number I like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, it tells you something about what Terra Sancta is trying to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't enormous, sweet-fruited Central Otago Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's more refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd considerably easier to drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 – A Challenging Vintage That Rewarded the Best Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season wasn't completely straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring began well, before \u003cstrong\u003eEl Niño brought dry weather and strong winds\u003c\/strong\u003e across Central Otago. A frost on January 24 caused no major damage at Terra Sancta, while rain on February 21 and cooler nights helped support steady ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest began on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 March.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, Terra Sancta's sheltered sites handled the season well, and the estate credits its mature vines with producing fruit of excellent flavour and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's where old vines and good sites earn their keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerra Sancta – Sacred Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/terrasancta.co.nz\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerra Sancta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e translates to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Sacred Land.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the name makes sense when you see where these vineyards are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate sits on \u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road in Bannockburn\u003c\/strong\u003e, with different vineyard blocks producing distinctive expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is about allowing those differences in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto show through the wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot Noir effectively brings those different pieces together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a snapshot of Terra Sancta's Bannockburn vineyard in one bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Is Seriously Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part that makes me want to buy the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn, Central Otago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificant old-vine component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlapjack \u0026amp; Sarah's Block fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrique \u0026amp; large-format oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined \u0026amp; unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a compelling package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Put It Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is already going to be very easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's enough tannin, acidity and fruit concentration underneath to make cellaring worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta says the 2024 can continue developing complexity for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9+ Years.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also love to see it with another:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–7 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary cherry and plum should start moving toward more savoury, earthy and spicy territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery itself recommends \u003cstrong\u003eroasted mushroom tart with caramelised onions, thyme and goat's cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eherb-roasted porchetta with fennel and rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sound pretty spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot to like here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut for me the attraction comes down to one thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're getting better vineyard material than the price suggests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic Central Otago Pinot assembled simply to hit a price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's estate-grown \u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir from Felton Road\u003c\/strong\u003e, with much of the depth coming from some of Terra Sancta's oldest vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then it's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimally handled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd awarded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS – BOB CAMPBELL MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's seriously good buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e has everything I want from good Central Otago Pinot — beautiful ripe fruit, but enough \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, savoury spice, minerality and fine tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e to stop it becoming simple or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed cherry. Plum. Nutmeg. Liquorice. Wild thyme. Silky tannins. Mineral drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points. Old Vines. Bannockburn. Felton Road. $48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you love Central Otago Pinot Noir, this is an easy six-pack buy. Drink a couple now for the gorgeous cherry fruit and silky texture, then watch the rest develop over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terra Sancta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568642814254,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024TerraSanctaEstatePinotNoir.webp?v=1788573221"},{"product_id":"great-victorian-pinot-steal-mixed-6-pack","title":"The Great Victorian Pinot Steal Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Regions, 6 Pinot Noirs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Pinot Noirs. Six Brilliant Victorian Sites. One Seriously Good Mixed Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland | Gippsland | Yarra Valley | Mornington Peninsula | Beechworth | Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love Pinot Noir, this is going to be an incredibly easy six-pack to get excited about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've put together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix different Victorian Pinot Noirs from six outstanding cool-climate regions and vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you a brilliant snapshot of just how exciting Pinot Noir in Victoria is right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the maritime influence of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland and Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, through the Yarra Valley, Gippsland and high-elevation Beechworth, to the distinctive soils of Geelong — there is a hell of a lot of Pinot pedigree here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix bottles. Six producers. Six different expressions of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $246\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | 95+ points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother cracking Pinot from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas and Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most exciting emerging producers in Victoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yeowarra Hill vineyard was planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is now managed by Heroes. The wine combines beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and black fruits, bramble, thyme, nutmeg and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with fine tannins and lovely cool-climate freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich has praised the Yeowarra Hill Pinot for its combination of fruit, spice, herbs and svelte tannin. Heroes is a producer firmly on our radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bellvale Pinot Noir – Gippsland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $39 | 94 points The Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGippsland continues to be one of Victoria's great hunting grounds for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBellvale delivers the sort of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright red fruit, perfume, savoury complexity and freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that makes good cool-climate Pinot so ridiculously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a beautiful counterpoint to some of the more powerful wines in this pack and another reminder that you don't need to spend $70–$100 to find genuinely exciting Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $39 | 96 Points Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might be the steal within the steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedhurst Estate fruit from 24-year-old vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is absolutely loaded with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorello cherry, pomegranate, black raspberry, blood orange, rosehip and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's concentration and power, but the wine remains beautifully energetic with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplush, silky tannins and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich awarded it an outstanding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling it fleshy and energetic with fine silky tannins and noting that Medhurst's Pinot Noir is in terrific form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96-point Yarra Valley Pinot for $39 RRP. Ridiculous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Onannon Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnannon has developed a serious reputation for beautifully composed Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered cherry, cranberry, spice, fine acidity, gentle tannins and subtle savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Pinot built around finesse rather than sheer weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's exactly the sort of Pinot that makes Mornington Peninsula so compelling: fragrant, detailed, savoury and incredibly easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen we head up into the elevated vineyards of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and one of Australia's most respected viticulturists, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Walpole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fighting Gully Road Pinot vineyard was planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on elevated north-east-facing slopes at around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e570 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat altitude gives the wine beautiful freshness and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe berries, savoury spice, fine acidity and beautifully shaped tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is proper high-country Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $35 | 93 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we finish with one of the great names of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 1314 Pinot Noir is a fantastic introduction to the distinctive Bannockburn style — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry, raspberry, earth, undergrowth and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy fruit and wonderfully slinky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson gave it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand summed it up beautifully: this has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn written all over it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an RRP of just $35, it's a fantastic inclusion in this pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Different Expressions of Victorian Pinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes this pack so much fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're not getting six versions of the same wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland – Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGippsland – Bellvale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley – Medhurst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula – Onannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth – Fighting Gully Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong – Bannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach region brings something different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfume. Red fruit. Dark cherry. Spice. Earth. Florals. Savouriness. Silky tannins. Cool-climate acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut they all have one thing in common:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're bloody easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is so much great Pinot Noir being made in Victoria right now, but unfortunately a lot of the serious stuff is heading north of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$60, $70 and even $100 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines prove you don't have to spend that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe six-pack contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir – RRP $43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bellvale Pinot Noir – RRP $39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – RRP $39 – 96 Points Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Onannon Pinot Noir – RRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir – RRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir – RRP $35 – 93 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $246\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix completely different expressions of one of the world's greatest grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is why we've called it The Great Victorian Pinot Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a chance to work your way around some of Victoria's most exciting Pinot Noir country without having to spend a fortune doing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you're a Pinot drinker, this is exactly the sort of mixed six-pack I'd be loading up on. Six cracking Victorian Pinots, no passengers, and a brilliant tour through the state's best cool-climate regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquid Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52586334191918,"sku":null,"price":233.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/TheGreatVictorianPinotStealMixed6-Pack.png?v=1788755722"},{"product_id":"victorias-pinot-noir-dream-team-mixed-6-pack","title":"Victoria’s Pinot Noir Dream Team Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Iconic Victorian Pinots","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Outstanding Pinot Noirs. Six Great Victorian Regions. One Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula | Yarra Valley | Geelong | Otway Hinterland | Ballarat | Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to see just how good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is right now, this is the six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've hand-picked six outstanding Pinot Noirs from six of Victoria's most exciting cool-climate regions, bringing together established stars, brilliant vineyards and some of the most exciting Pinot producers in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't an introduction to Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the perfume and finesse of the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula to the power of Bannockburn, the cool Otway Hinterland, volcanic soils around Ballarat and the high-country elegance of Beechworth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix wines. Six regions. Six completely different expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant start to the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Estate Pinot is a more powerful and complex expression of Mornington Peninsula Pinot, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and dark cherry, strawberry, dried rose, blood orange, spice and savoury forest-floor characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Faulkner awarded it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Gary Walsh gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising its perfume, fine tannins and excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Mornington Peninsula Pinot with serious pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the absolute stars of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook Hill has long been one of the Yarra Valley's great Pinot Noir addresses, and the 2025 looks exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Rich awarded it a huge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edescribing an extraordinarily perfumed wine with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoached strawberry, rose petal and baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, richly flavoured yet light on its feet, with silky persistent tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson followed with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“terrific release”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“no-brainer.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+. Enough said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn is one of the genuine benchmarks of Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there's some serious vineyard material going into this bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 combines fruit from estate vineyards planted between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1976 and 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Tree Hill, 10 Rows, Stuart Block, Anns Block and De La Terre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked fruit was wild fermented with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% whole bunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before maturation in hogsheads and puncheons with 25% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect classic Bannockburn characters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark cherry, red fruits, earth, autumn leaves and savoury spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with structure and genuine cellar potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld vines. Limestone soils. Bannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting names in Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is the flagship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sourced fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot the Anti-Hero range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Heroes Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship Pinot comes from the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-acre Otway Hinterland vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with production so limited that Heroes allocates the wine primarily through its mailing list, cellar door and selected trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas — formerly assistant winemaker at Bannockburn and head winemaker at Clyde Park — discovered the mature vineyard in 2016 and recognised something special in its combination of a warm site within an exceptionally cool climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the wine at the heart of the Heroes story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed, detailed and wonderfully cool-climate in personality, it's exactly the sort of Pinot that explains why we're so excited about this producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir – Ballarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling | 94+ Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fascinating bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Block was planted in 1994 entirely to MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sits at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e430 metres altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on grey loam over weathered basalt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormally this fruit forms an important component of Eastern Peake's Intrinsic Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut in 2023, a handful of barrels were good enough to warrant their own bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's how special this wine is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – WINE PILOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS – JAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet, plum, blackberry, mulberry, clove and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, powdery tannins and impressive structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld MV6. Volcanic soils. 430 metres elevation. Tiny production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously exciting Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $100 | 95+ The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we've saved something pretty special for the final bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Keppell Smith has gone so far as to ask whether the 2024 might be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the best Pinot Noir I have ever made?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter deciding his 2023 reds weren't good enough to release at all, the 2024 vintage delivered something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Walsh awarded the wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is beautifully aromatic and complex, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, red cherry, dried rose, spice, wet leaves, earth, smoked paprika and orange peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finishing with excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre describes it as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“More Burgundy than Australia.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $100, this is the most expensive bottle in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it's an absolute beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tour Through Victoria's Greatest Pinot Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through six completely different Victorian Pinot Noir landscapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula – Paringa Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley – Gembrook Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong – Bannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland – Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallarat – Eastern Peake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth – Savaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cheap bottle included simply to bring the average price down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle belongs here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dream Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $100 | 97 The R Review | 96 Halliday | 95+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are mixed Pinot packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the producers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook 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Its proximity to the bay tempers warmth, extending ripening and producing fruit of exceptional delicacy and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeared duck breast with cherry glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted pork with thyme and fennel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChargrilled salmon or tuna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft-ripened cheeses like Brie or Camembert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is the culmination of Mulline’s vision — \u003cstrong\u003eprecise, pure, and profoundly elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It captures the essence of coastal Geelong: bright fruit, fine tannin, and chalky mineral length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e97+ points from Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir of international calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, worthy of comparison to the great wines of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits — a breathtaking expression of place, patience, and mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure finesse. Quiet power. Coastal perfection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e isn’t just one of the year’s highest-scoring wines — it’s a landmark in Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulline Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619601215790,"sku":"LV-MULLINE-PORTARLINGTON-PN-2025-750ML","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025MullinePortarlingtonPinotNoir.webp?v=1789027751"},{"product_id":"mulline-single-vineyard-superstars-mixed-6-pack","title":"Mulline’s Single-Vineyard Superstars Mixed 6-Pack | Geelong Masterclass","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix Single-Vineyard Wines. Three Great Geelong Sites. Scores Up to 97+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ | 97+ | 97 | 96+ | 96+ | 95 — Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline Geelong Greatest Hits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pack is the introduction, this is where things get seriously exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Mulline at the pointy end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix individual single-vineyard expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Shiraz Viognier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd an extraordinary collection of scores from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion, The Wine Front and JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $385\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline has rapidly become one of the most exciting producers in Geelong, and these wines show exactly why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday has already named Mulline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Value Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising not only the vineyard resources behind the wines but the talent of winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen Mullen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut these aren't the regional wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the Single-Vineyard Superstars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Mulline Sutherlands Creek Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ Halliday Wine Companion | 95+ The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ POINTS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an enormous score.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrathmore Vineyard at Sutherlands Creek in the Moorabool Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, planted in 1998 to P58 Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe site features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrey and brown loams and clay loams over fragmented granite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving Mulline a very different expression of Chardonnay to the coastal Portarlington wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking is serious but beautifully restrained: natural fermentation on full solids, eight months in barrel and 30% new French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite peach, nectarine and citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with flint, spice, subtle nuttiness and a beautiful mineral drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's concentration, but also tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture, but also freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ Halliday and 95+ Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Australian Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Mulline Portarlington Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday Wine Companion | 96 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow taste what happens when Chardonnay moves from Sutherlands Creek to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBellarine Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNurringa Park Vineyard at Portarlington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, planted in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils here are completely different:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy loam and dark clay over ironstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also a different Chardonnay clone — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI10V1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — and Mulline uses only 20% new French oak, with natural fermentation on full solids followed by eight months in barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is another outstanding Chardonnay, but with its own personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, white stone fruit, saline minerality and fine oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with lovely tension and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame winemaker. Same vintage. Different vineyard. Different soils. Different wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's exactly why this pack is so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 2025 Mulline Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Halliday Wine Companion | 95 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrathmore Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but this time Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines were planted in 1998 on those distinctive fragmented-granite soils, with Mulline working exclusively with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 was made with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% whole bunch and 25% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by eight months in barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the result?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS – HALLIDAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Pinot with perfume and energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, layered with florals, spice, forest floor and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine tannins give the wine structure without taking away from its beautiful fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97-point single-vineyard Geelong Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's impressive territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ Halliday Wine Companion | 94 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother monster Halliday score.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ POINTS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis comes from the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNurringa Park Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the Portarlington Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanted in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBellarine Peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy loam and dark clay over ironstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% whole bunch and 30% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e here, producing a wine of perfume, structure and genuine site expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's verdict:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points from The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a brilliant counterpoint to the Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen them side by side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame winemaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that's when the idea behind Mulline really comes alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Mulline Modewarre Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we introduce a third Geelong site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModewarre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown Magpie Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, planted in 2001 on the Surf Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd again, the soils change dramatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere you've got:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy loam → clay → estuary marl → limestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline uses four Pinot clones — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMV6, 777, 114 and 115\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — with a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% whole bunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and 25% new French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat whole-bunch component brings another dimension of perfume, spice and savoury structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Halliday gave it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly what a single-vineyard collection should do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt doesn't just give you another Pinot Noir — it gives you another expression of Geelong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Mulline Sutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Halliday | 95 The Wine Front | 95 JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd finally, something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 + 95 + 95.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree major reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree identical scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Mulline's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, again from the Strathmore Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94% Shiraz | 6% Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith the wine spending eight months in barrel and seeing just 20% new French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't massive, jammy Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a more perfumed, cool-climate style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry \u0026amp; blueberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCracked pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavoury herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viognier adds lift and fragrance while the Shiraz provides the dark fruit, pepper and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Halliday. 95 Wine Front. 95 JamesSuckling.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant way to finish the six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Vineyards. One Brilliant Geelong Tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're not simply getting six highly rated wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're tasting Geelong through individual vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSutherlands Creek – Strathmore Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragmented granite beneath grey and brown loams and clay loams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Sutherlands Creek Chardonnay – 97+ Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir – 97 Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Sutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier – 95 Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortarlington – Nurringa Park Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy loam and dark clay over ironstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Portarlington Chardonnay – 96+ Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Portarlington Pinot Noir – 97+ Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModewarre – Brown Magpie Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy loam, clay, estuary marl and limestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Modewarre Pinot Noir – 96+ Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is one hell of a Geelong masterclass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMULLINE’S SINGLE-VINEYARD SUPERSTARS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Sutherlands Creek Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e97+ Halliday | 95+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Portarlington Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e97 Halliday | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Portarlington Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e97+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Modewarre Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e96+ Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Sutherlands Creek Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e95 Halliday | 95 Wine Front | 95 JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $385\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the Halliday Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross six bottles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's ridiculous consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen add \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+, 96, 95, 94 and 95 from The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, plus another \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 from JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this pack is about more than scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's about tasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evineyard, soil and place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's about seeing what happens when the same winemaker takes Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from completely different Geelong sites and lets those vineyards express themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's where Mulline becomes really exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline was only established in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, yet Halliday has already named it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Value Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the current single-vineyard range shows how quickly this producer has moved into seriously impressive territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe philosophy is straightforward: wines with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estructure, definition and freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that showcase the diversity of Geelong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis six-pack captures that philosophy beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Shiraz Viognier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree distinctive vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScores from 95 to 97+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger in the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've tried Mulline's regional wines and wondered how much further Ben Mullen can push the quality when he isolates individual vineyard sites:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is your answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline’s Single-Vineyard Superstars Mixed 6-Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Put all six on the table and taste them side by side. 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