"Le Chatillons" is produced from vineyards in soils characterised mainly by gravel. The Pinot Gris is harvested early in order to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The nose "blooms" with a bouquet of crisp red fruits, rose petals and citrus fruits reminiscent of saguarine. Very elegant and soft on the palate, with lively fruit acidity and spicy notes...
The just four acres of vineyards, about forty-five years old, which are biodynamically cultivated and ploughed with the horse, give an appealing Pinot Noir with exceptional purity in its expression. Elegant in style, a source of fruit expression reminiscent of ripe strawberry and strawberry, along with floral and mineral notes. Although dense on the...
On the lower part of the slope, on the border with the vineyards of Pernand-Vergelesses, Aux-Fournaux sits on deep soils with clay and limestone, which becomes more pronounced towards the highest point of the vineyard. The combination of this soil with vines that are more than 60 years old gives a fine Pinot Noir, which balances between fresh fruit...
Without the depth of Ile de Vergelesses but with an ethereal, elegant, and mineral profile, Les Saucours Savigny-lès-Beaune is another excellent white from Chandon de Briailles. It is fermented with wild yeasts, with no interventions, and the fruit comes from biodynamically farmed vineyards, while sulfur additions are kept to a minimum. An extremely...
An old vineyard in a magical location and two genius Portuguese winemakers who produce straightforward wines without interventions, without corrections, filtering or commercial yeasts, aiming to highlight the authenticity and characteristics of their region. The vp-Vital comes from the Vinha de Pena vineyard, planted with the Vital variety through mass...
The great 1er Cru Rabourcé from Domaine de Villaine is one of the most remarkable vineyard sites, amphitheater-shaped with a south to southeast exposure, and among the first Premier Cru vineyards recognized in Rully. It is the warmest vineyard of the estate, with white clay soils. The small holding is divided into three separate parcels, and thanks to...
Domaine de Villaine produces a range of distinctive wines from Premier Cru vineyards in Rully. In Montpalais, you will find perhaps the most dramatically expressive balance between ripe fruit and freshness. Highly attractive on the nose, it shows broad aromatic range with almost exotic fruit notes and beautifully integrated hints of oak. The wine is...
Concentration, power, and a full-bodied character with intensity that more closely resembles a red wine. The Assyrtiko was harvested at overripe maturity, and the juice fermented and aged in old oak barrels of various sizes for 12 months, developing a complex character further enhanced by bottle aging. Warm alcohol, very rich body, intensity, but also a...
Santorini’s viticultural richness, as described at the beginning of the 20th century, was remarkably vast, even though Assyrtiko has always been the dominant variety of the island. Aidani is one of those varieties that adds an extra dimension to the wines of this volcanic terroir. It is characterized by a medium golden color, citrus and mango notes,...
Concentration, power, and a full-bodied character with intensity that more closely resembles a red wine. The Assyrtiko was harvested at overripe maturity, and the juice fermented and aged in old oak barrels of various sizes for 12 months, developing a complex character further enhanced by bottle aging. Warm alcohol, very rich body, intensity, but also a...
