Made from the few rows of old biodynamically grown Pinot Noir vines among the renowned Chardonnay in the 'Le Charlemagne' climat on the Corton Hill. Has that magic one looks, and sometimes vainly hopes, for in Burgundy PN.
This stunningly beautiful natural Pinot Noir is lovingly crafted by legendary Bourgogne vigneron Pierre Fenals from a minuscule plot of less than 0,5 hectares on rocky white soils with marlstone and sandstone in the parcel of Les Clos Roussots. Grapes are grown biodynamically and worked in the cellar with nothing added or taken away; after an elevage of 18 months in used barrels, the wine is bottled with no fining, filtration or added SO2. Supple, dynamic and focused with dark apple berries, underwood spices, baked plum and fine aromatic herbs.
Named for, and made of fruit from, the smallest village in the Cote de Beaune, after a season that gave the grapes fairly austere growing conditions. Those conditions come through in a crisp, tart fruitiness, with a medium body streamlined by subdued, yet still refreshing acidity. Pair with baked fish or a goat cheese salad.
The Muster family's Chardonnay, Morillon in local dialect, from clay soils at high elevation. This wine is rich and mineral with a long elevage in old oak barrels before release.
Made only in perfect vintages, this sans soufre Pinot Noir Champagne is vibrant. Red apple, chalk, and tense acidity highlight this excellent Blanc de Noir.
Sans soufre Champagne from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. Unfiltered, this wine has significant sediment and as the bubbles dissipate the richness of the base wine shines.
One of the top wines of Barret's Domaine de Coulet, this Syrah comes from 55 year old vines on decomposed granite soils and has a deep colour with dark black fruit and olive notes. 2015 was one of the all-time great vintages in the Northern Rhône, on par with 1929, 1947, 1961.
The “Brise Cailloux” cuvée comes from a parcel of young Syrah vines planted on granitic soils with a clay-loam band. Aged for 18 months in terracotta jars and concrete in order to preserve all the purity of the fruit. Aging potential of 10 to 15 years minimum.
Gore is made from Syrah whose vines are 50 years old, grown on very degraded granite soil at the top of the lieu-dit called Les Arlettes. The harvest is destemmed and the fermentation lasts 3 weeks in ovoid diamond vats with light punching down. The wine is aged for 24 months in concrete eggs.
Cabernet Sauvignon (44%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (26%)
"Intense and graceful, the nose introduces a fine concentration of Cassis and highlights of cedar, anise, and vanilla bean. The palate shows generous layers of bramble fruit and licorice followed by subtle nuances of white pepper. This bold and dense red is incredibly well balanced with fine tannin, elegant structure and a lengthy finish."
Made of fruit grown in the Apalta and Marchigue regions of what is perhaps Chile's most well-known terroir, the Colchagua Valley, Purple Angel Carmenere is this varietal at its best. 70% of the wine sees 18 months in new French oak, giving it distinct dark chocolate and tobacco notes, and the fruit is well-expressed, with a hint of dried herbs.
