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 | Pierre Gros (Michel's son) now steers this iconic estate in Vosne-Romanée, after his father… More (+) Pierre Gros (Michel's son) now steers this iconic estate in Vosne-Romanée, after his father ran it for 45 years. Neal Martin writes “I detect a change in tack rather than charting a totally different course.” Like many of his peer group Pierre has moved the domaine toward organics, and if his first few vintages at the helm are any indication, the future at Gros may be even brighter than the past.
The cuvée blended from four Nuits plots on the other side of town more resembles Vosne-Romanée, its neighbor to the north. Here the fruit includes more floral notes and a hint of Vosne spice. It may need a bit of time for the elements to integrate, but as always it will end up as a classic, elegant red Burgundy of much finesse. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The Grand Cru of Corton is massive. Stretching across a prominent hill just north… More (+) The Grand Cru of Corton is massive. Stretching across a prominent hill just north of Beaune, the vineyard covers 236 acres, just 40 less than the entire appellation of Morey-St-Denis. The terroirs vary widely across the giant vineyard, and so it’s further divided into dozens of smaller “climats.” The finest of these are the three farthest north in the middle of the slope:Bressandes, Clos du Roi, and Renardes.
The humble family domaine of Gaston and Pierre Ravaut has made wine from the hill of Corton for generations. Longtime local customers account for the majority of their business, and there’s barely a sign on the front door. The Ravauts make excellent whites and reds from the towns surrounding the hill, but the jewel of their collection is their plot of Grand Cru Corton-Bressandes. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Made from 100% pinot noir, this shines an attractive dark salmon in the glass… More (+) Made from 100% pinot noir, this shines an attractive dark salmon in the glass. The Robins allow some of the grapes to soak on the skins, and press others for clear juice; then they combine the lots and vinify together. The resulting wine is approachable, well-priced, and delightful. The nose shows strawberry, raspberry, lime zest, and cassis — indeed tasted blind we might have guessed it already a kir. The mouth is dry and beautifully textured, with clean fruit and just a shadow of tannin. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Michel Gros’s 2016 Chambolle-Musigny is smooth, elegant, and sleek. Now six years on from… More (+) Michel Gros’s 2016 Chambolle-Musigny is smooth, elegant, and sleek. Now six years on from the harvest, this has begun to shed its youthful awkwardness, and has matured into a seriously impressive wine. Look for notes of plum, licorice, cherry and stones; the mouth is dense and firm but with velvety texture and a clean, very precise finish.
Burghound calls this wine “outstanding” with “refined tannins” and “impressively persistent finish,” concluding “a lovely Chambolle villages worth checking out.” Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The Gros family has made wine in Vosne for nearly 200 years, and for… More (+) The Gros family has made wine in Vosne for nearly 200 years, and for a long time his mother was the town’s mayor. Today Michel’s domaine is world famous as a top source for red Burgundy, and the wines from Vosne are at the heart of his lineup.
The 2016 Vosne-Romanée is subtly exquisite. The nose shows violets and dried roses, redcurrants and a bit of spice. The mouth is intense and lively but smoothed, with silky ripe tannins in perfect balance with the dark pinot noir fruit. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
| Vinous: "an attractive blueberry, iodine and violet-scented bouquet that is showy but translates its… More (+) Vinous: "an attractive blueberry, iodine and violet-scented bouquet that is showy but translates its terroir. The palate is medium-bodied with finer tannin than the Nuits Saint-Georges Village and a chalky finish that leaves the mouth tingling"
Burghound: "an attractively ripe and exuberantly fresh nose offers up notes of red cherry, plum, dark raspberry and a variety of spice nuances. Once again the barely middle weight flavors are not particularly dense but I like both the texture and vibrancy of the sneaky long finish where a hint of wood surfaces. This is very Vosne in character and should drink well young or with age." Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Michel Chauvet and his son are the winemakers at the Domaine Lancelot-Royer, a tiny… More (+) Michel Chauvet and his son are the winemakers at the Domaine Lancelot-Royer, a tiny house in Cramant in the heart of the Côtes des Blancs. All of their wines come from grapes they grow themselves, and their vineyards are 100% Chardonnay from exclusively Grand Cru vineyards. Everything here is done by hand, from harvesting and riddling to disgorging, dosing and labeling.
From 60 year old vines, with 9 grams of sugar, and now nearing a decade on the lees, this wine is tremendous. The nose shows toasted apples, honeysuckle, white flowers, and brioche. The mouth is smooth and mature but with terrific tension and cut amid a long, silky finish. Chauvet suggested something with truffles as a pairing, and we’d hardly turn down the match. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Robin’s vintage cuvée is called Kimmerdigienne, a nod to the famous limestone in the… More (+) Robin’s vintage cuvée is called Kimmerdigienne, a nod to the famous limestone in the local soil. We bought their 2011 for three consecutive years, and it was a revelation to anyone who tried it. The 2012 has just arrived and is more than worthy successor, and from one of the top vintages in the last decade.
The nose is a stunner, with notes of almonds, apricots, praline, and chalk. The mouth is delicious and complex, with notes of seashell, lemon zest, kiwi, brioche and vanilla. The 2012 has 6g dosage (vs 8 with the 2011), and is richer and bolder than last year’s – the mouthfeel is concentrated and chewy, and we think will impress just about anyone. Less (-) Free US Shipping |
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