Aromas of apricot, tobacco and chaga and a mouthfeel with a rich honeyed texture but freshened by a generous dose of acidity in excellent balance with the ripe fruit. A few years in bottle and it will develop a lovely smoky expression rather reminiscent of toasted bread and reminiscent of the great terroirs of the world, such as that of Chablis....
Precision winemaking, with a percentage of the grapes coming from the famous unripe bells that are usually left back in the vineyard because they are not ripe enough. But here they are vinified separately in 400lt perle barrels that don't let the dioxide escape. There they will remain in the absence of oxygen in anaerobic conditions for three months. The...
Outside of Saint-Joseph appellation of origin, although in similar soils, and in a cooler mesoclimate due to altitude and orientation, Domaine de Gouye's Gabouillon Syrah is lighter in alcohol and structure, but bursting with flavour. Peppery elements, fresh fruit, acidity and freshness that one can only find in this part of France when it comes to Syrah....
Orange Santameriana triggers explosions in both the nose and mouth. And while the aromas escalate to remind you of peel, bergamot, sweet orange and orange, on the palate you are confronted with intense and heterogeneous elements. It's as if a supercharger has exploded the overall taste experience. The tannins are the perfect wrapping to the oily texture...
Beautiful, ripe Chassagne, with fruit aromas and notes of hazelnut and nuts, but it doesn't lose anything from Lamy's -full of intensity- style in the mouth. Quite generous and dense but with acidity and smoky mineral notes that balance it beautifully. Lovely harmony and a sense of quality as if it comes from a higher classified vineyard. The fermentation...
The vines are scattered throughout the commune of St-Aubin, on the western slopes of the region and the fruit for 'La Princée' is harvested from many different places. The vines are planted between 1985 and 2000 and are cultivated using organic methods. The wine is matured in 300 and 600lt barrels for a year, followed by 6-12 months in bottle before being...
A pure capture of Olivier's style that plays with the high energy levels in his wines. There is an introversion in this particular vineyard but also an austerity compared to the more exuberant examples from Burgundy (see Meursault for example). But on the other hand, the fruit is really full of finesse and supports the freshness and minerality. 12 months...
Made with the same passion, in a natural way, using organic - but not certified - methods, Chateau Cambon's Beaujolais Nouveau complements the range of Lapierre wines that do not produce Nouveau in their own winery. The wine's weapon is its stunning purity of fruit but also its depth of flavour, which is to be expected from producers of this calibre even...
