Made with whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation from grapes grown midway up the hill in the Champs Pimonts climat. A relative bargain for a Burgundy 1er Cru in these times of exceedingly high prices for the region. Available in Canada only at Ellement; talk about exclusive!
Dessus les Vermots refers to 1 of the 29 Lieux-dits of Savigny-lès-Beaune between the Hill of Corton and Beaune. With a demanding production process, care must be taken not to harvest too late, mainting its vital freshness. Too early will result in an unripe, harsh-green tasting wine. It benefits from a meticulous, customized vinification. Roundness, volume, power and balance are all here, and in just the right proportions
Pernand-Vergelesses organic Chardonnay, distinguished by its freshness and balance. It reveals a golden color and delicate aromas of white fruits, accompanied by a subtle minerality. No other region in the world is as praised for it's ancient knowledge of terroir passed down by monks centuries ago.
Saint-Romain in Cote de Beaune is the foot of a high cliff with enough elevation to look out over a wide stretch of countryside. Soils are from the earliest epoch of the Jurassic period, consisting of shales and limestones rich in fossils as old as 208 million years. The white wines are pale gold with green tinges. Its nose ranges through lime and white flowers with mineral grace notes. Classic for fish but let's be honest, poached eggs are just cooler. Bonus points if you dress your egg up in a tiny tuxedo.
Handcrafted Grenache with the grape's signature combination of high-toned red fruit and floral notes and punchy high alcohol. This wine comes from Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards but is declassified to Vin de France because the appellation favours blended wines.
Gorgeous, deep, expressive Syrah from the Clary Ranch vineyard in one of the coldest wind-swept corners of the Sonoma Coast. The elevated acidity and spicy aromatics in this wine aren't like anything you'll find in other New World Syrah.
One of California's premier Syrah producers. Arnot-Roberts consistently show how California can make deep and balanced wines without heavy extraction or alcohol.
The Grumello wines from Arpepe come from limestone soils at high altitudes, making graceful Nebbiolo that brings high toned floral aromas with weightlessness on the palate.
