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 | Bardoux’s Rosé Champagne is two thirds Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, and one third… More (+) Bardoux’s Rosé Champagne is two thirds Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, and one third Chardonnay. The two dark grapes give gorgeous dry fruit (and color), and the Chardonnay adds freshness and length. This cuvée sits on the lees for three years before disgorgement; only 150 cases made each year.
The nose is intense and fresh, with strawberries, crème brûlée, and apple pie. The mouth is crisp and dry but full of springy fruit; wild cherries and roses. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | This wine is proof that ageworthy wine doesn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars… More (+) This wine is proof that ageworthy wine doesn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars. Located about ten yards from the famous Grand Cru Clos de la Roche, Millandes is a premier cru that always punches above its weight, but that also needs a few years to reach its potential. Patience may be a virtue, but in this case someone else has done the work for you.
Burghound 88-91
"liqueur-like aromas of red currant, plum and a whiff of the sauvage... round, succulent and surprisingly forward flavors that culminate in a mildly sweet yet grippy finish." Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Bohrmann doesn’t sound very French, and it isn’t — Sofie Borhmann is Belgian, and… More (+) Bohrmann doesn’t sound very French, and it isn’t — Sofie Borhmann is Belgian, and splits her time between Belgium and Burgundy. We’re not sure where she’s been hiding, or why no other American importers have found her. But her wines simply blew us away.
Meursault “Les Durots” is closer to the classic expression of Meursault. It is at about the same elevation and in similar soil as Boyer-Martenot’s “Ormeau” cuvée, which makes for a rich and round glass that fills the mouth and the senses. While the wine is dry in the technical sense (no residual sugar), it has what the French call “sucrosité,” a taste of sweetness that increases its opulence. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Michel Gros’s Nuits-St-Georges is a blend of four parcels, all near the northern Nuits-St-Georges… More (+) Michel Gros’s Nuits-St-Georges is a blend of four parcels, all near the northern Nuits-St-Georges border with Vosne-Romanée. This location translates into a lovely expression of both towns: a splash of the violets and spice for which Vosne is so prized, but beneath that nose a classic meaty Nuits mouth.
Like everywhere else in Burgundy, the 2018s are bold and sunny, with lots of ripe fruit and plenty of sturdy tannin. Gros has steered the wine admirably into a perfect balance of fruit and freshness, with his signature smoky notes alongside. We find berries and toast in the nose, with a pleasant floral overlay. The mouth is young and vibrant with rich, sappy flavor over pleasantly rugged tannins. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Winemaker Gérard Thomas owns a tiny sliver of land in Puligny-Montrachet — just over… More (+) Winemaker Gérard Thomas owns a tiny sliver of land in Puligny-Montrachet — just over a hectare, or about half of a Manhattan city block. Thomas’s Puligny 1er cru has the richness and concentration of neighboring Meursault and Chassagne, but adds a sort of lively raciness only found in Puligny. This is brisk, energetic wine backed up by a rich and tension-filled core.
The 2019 Puligny 1er cru “La Garenne” from Thomas is fresh and young -- the youthful tension keeps it brisk and quite energetic. But beneath is a smooth, powerful core with good richness and excellent length. It should age beautifully for 3-5 years.
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 | Clive Coates MW describes the wines of Morey as a cross between the silkiness… More (+) Clive Coates MW describes the wines of Morey as a cross between the silkiness of Chambolle-Musigny and the sturdiness of Gevrey-Chambertin. Gros’s Morey-St-Denis is closer to the Chambolle side, and shows an elegant mouthfeel that’s typical of his style. Its location 10 feet from Clos des Lambrays helps explain its unusual depth.
We found beautiful, dark blackberry fruit in this wine, with cool, ripe tannins. Morey-St-Denis’s signature mineral core is evident and delightful. The 2017 is also denser than usual, and will age nicely for 3-5 years. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Michel Prunier and his daughter Estelle are among the brightest names in the humble… More (+) Michel Prunier and his daughter Estelle are among the brightest names in the humble town of Auxey-Duresses, and a favorite of Vinous writer Neal Martin. Martin characterizes them as an “old-school producer” with “premier crus worth hunting down, as they represent good value.”
The Beaune 1er cru “Sizies” is delicious, showing Beaune’s classic stony character amid the inky fruit. The nose is intensely floral, with sweet red fruits and earth. The mouth is bold and very concentrated, but balanced expertly with a mineral line. Martin awarded 91-93 points, finding “pliant tannins…focused and taut,” concluding “this is very promising.”
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 | Christophe and his brother Patrick produce small batch wines of pure, concentrated syrah. Their… More (+) Christophe and his brother Patrick produce small batch wines of pure, concentrated syrah. Their domaine is a bit hard to find (we’ve found ourselves lost more than once on the way) but their wines are pure and fine; Robert Parker calls them “some of the finest in the appellation.” Less (-) Free US Shipping |
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