{"title":"Chardonnays from around the world.","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"aubert-ritchie-vineyard-chardonnay-california-sonoma-coast-2013","title":"Aubert Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay California Sonoma Coast 2013","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2013 Aubert Chardonnay Ritchie\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tooltip-text-custom\" id=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e96\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\" role=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-schema-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"publisher\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/B7JmykPiiAEp9T2vY\"\u003eRobert M. Parker, Jr.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2016 - 2026\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the oldest vines that Aubert works with, the 2013 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is made from the old Wente clone favored by so many of the top winemakers for Chardonnay. It boasts the wet rocks and candied citrus, the white peach and pineapple notes, has a strong green hue to the light gold color, and a full-bodied, powerful finish. It is a ten-year wine at the minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-OIPhM eLnstg\"\u003eIt sounds like a broken record, but Mark Aubert is certainly one of a handful of California’s finest practitioners of Burgundy-styled, classic California Chardonnays. He’s at the top of the pyramid for these extraordinary wines, and he’s not that far behind when it comes to Burgundian-styled, rich, impressive Pinot Noirs as well. Of course, he has his own winery, and continues to acquire high-quality, cool-climate sites for his Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, with Cix, Eastside, Lauren Estate and Sugar Shack Estate all now part of Aubert’s estate vineyards. Mark Aubert had an impressive resumé long before he became this famous, mentored by Helen Turley when he was at Peter Michael, and from there spending impressive tenures at Colgin and Tom Futo’s winery before he went off bound for glory. I am a big buyer of these wines every year, and often serve the wines to strangers at charity events. They are consistently the favorites that people taste.\u003cbr\u003eAll of Aubert’s wines tend to push about 15% natural alcohol as he is not shy about ripeness, but they also have great acids. They are aged in 100% new oak that is virtually untraceable, given the quality of the fruit and his magical élevage, which produces wines that are pure and precise. His 2012s were probably his most ostentatious and dramatic wines to date, but the 2013s, after a somewhat sluggish tightness when they were first bottled, are now exploding with quality and intensity. His 2014s are among the great, great successes of the vintage. As he told me, 2014 was a tiny crop for him, and all of the wines are slightly bigger than even his 2013s and 2012s, meaning they are in excess of 15% alcohol, but they have intense acid profiles due to the drought and dry soils where his vineyards are planted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTel. (707) 942-4333\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDec 30, 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casey Key Collector Wine","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":19864738398266,"sku":"C37-39","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/aubert.webp?v=1765133321"},{"product_id":"domaine-drouhin-vaudon-grand-cru-vaudesir-chardonnay-france-burgundy-2013","title":"Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon CHABLIS Grand Cru Vaudesir Chardonnay France Burgundy 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pl-0 mt-2A\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-details__description smaller\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 show\"\u003eSince vintage 2008, all Joseph Drouhin's Chablis wines are label under 'Drouhin-Vaudon', reference to their historical estate Domaine Vaudon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 mt-3 productDesc paragraph-2 collapse show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2020 vintage) \"Drouhin has been around since the 1880s, with the current generation's great grandfather starting the business as a negociant. In the early 20th century the family started as winemakers, purchasing and planting their first vineyards in the early 1960s. This wine comes from the centre part of GC Vaudésir, shaped like an amphitheatre, with its steep south facing slopes absorbing the afternoon sun. Biodynamically farmed vines were slowly fermented and aged in older oak barrel for 1 year. Still just a baby, but showing beautifully now, with smouldering smoked stone scenting the meyer lemon, green apple, and subtle tight white blossoms that rule the structural palate. The finish lingers with crushed rock and oyster liqueur. A GC that drinks now, but will certainly cellar over the next decade. (Treve Ring).\" -\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 93\/100, Gismondi on Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casey Key Collector Wine","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":19864750719034,"sku":"H 36","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/domaine-drouhin-vaudon.jpg?v=1582047186"},{"product_id":"domaine-henri-darnat-puligny-montrachet-chardonnay-france-cote-de-beaune-2014","title":"Domaine Henri Darnat Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay France Cote de Beaune 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine salty note as well as some oak spice. Although the oak is quite up front, the balance is there for the future. There?s that same slightly roasted finish as on the Meursault Les Cras Clos Richemont as well as salty freshness. Julia Harding MW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casey Key Collector Wine","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":19864753111098,"sku":"L 65-67","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/108638_refDetail-0.jpg?v=1582047199"},{"product_id":"domaine-william-fevre-chablis-premier-cru-montmains-chardonnay-france-2012","title":"Domaine William Fevre Chablis Premier Cru ' Montmains' Chardonnay France 2017","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine William Fèvre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChablis \"Montmains\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e88-90 Burghound\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOct 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2021+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e72\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-border span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea domaine wine composed of \u0026lt;40% Butteaux plus some Forêts and Montmains proper in roughly equal amounts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRégisseur Didier Séguier describes 2017 as \"another complicated early start to the growing season because we had ten consecutive nights at the end of April with below 0. In particular, our parcels of Montée de Tonnerre, Vaulorent and the grands crus were more heavily affected than the others. After a cool and relatively wet spring, the summer weather and disease pressure were what I would call correct and while it was certainly warm, it wasn't so warm as to have burned away all the supporting acidity. We chose to begin picking on the 4th of September and brought in impeccably clean fruit with good maturity if varying maturity levels. This is to say that potential alcohols varied between 11 and 13% with fine acid levels that are almost as good as 2010 or 2014. Yields were also quite variable and while the average was right at 40 hl\/ha, the 1ers came in between 35 and 40 hl\/ha but the grands crus were 15 to 30 hl\/ha. The post-malo pHs settled out at between 3.15 and 3.25 with total acidities of 4.2 to 4.6 gm\/L. During the élevage I did absolutely no lees stirring though when we racked, I basically kept all of the less. As to the style of the 2017s, I would describe them as super-pure and concentrated, indeed they could be thought of as being like 2014 but not quite as fresh. Moreover I think that they will age extremely well.\" I have mentioned this before but it bears repeating so readers will not be surprised: for several years now Fèvre has elected to bottle its entire range, including the grands crus, under the Diam cork. Séguier indicated that the Fèvre 2016s, revisited below, were bottled between December 2017 and January 2018. (Henriot, Inc., www.henriotinc.com, NY, USA; John E. Fells and Sons, www.fells.co.uk and Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com, both UK).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe nose immediately makes this wine's origins clear with its lovely aromas of oyster shell, iodine and green apple-scented aromas. There is an appealing sense of vibrancy to the delicious, intense and super-saline-inflected flavors that contrast considerably with the lavishly rich and somewhat sweet finale. A curious effort as the nose is very Chablis yet the flavors, stylistically speaking, suggest the Mâconnais.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casey Key Collector Wine","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":31025877188666,"sku":"K 49-53","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/fev.jpg?v=1582046998"},{"product_id":"patrick-puize-chablis-terrior-de-chichee-chardonnay-france-2018","title":"Patrick Puize Chablis Terrior de Chichee Burgundy France 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review Burghound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eMaison Patrick Piuze\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChablis - Terroir de Chichée  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eVillages White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 89 Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOct 10, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2023+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e76\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Top value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe irrepressible Patrick Piuze, who has worked with Jean-Marie Guffens at Verget and Jean-Marc Brocard (see both herein), struck out on his own in 2008 to found an eponymous négociant. Piuze forcefully forswears corrections of any kind, which includes chaptalization (unless absolutely necessary), enzymes, acidification as well as new wood (he uses 6 to 8 year old wood at present with some stainless, depending on the wine in question). With respect to the 2018 vintage, Piuze commented that \"as I did in 2016 and 2017 I chose to pick very early because acid levels were falling and I wanted to maintain the freshness and purity of expression at all costs, particularly since the growing season was so hot and dry. As such I began picking a few days earlier than most of my colleagues, which is to say on the 1st of September. The harvest conditions were quite warm and the fruit was super-clean so it made for rapid picking. Yields were variable and they were almost counterintuitive in that the vines older than 40 years of age or so gave the best volumes due to their deeper root systems that gave those vines access to water reserves whereas the younger vines tended to suffer from the drought-like conditions. Potential alcohols were also quite variable as they ranged from 11.8 to 13.2%. The skins were relatively thick and thus there is a seriously good level of dry extract that gives the wines a wonderfully tactile character. In fact so much so that the 2018s should be accessible shortly after they're bottled but the best should age deceptively well.\" As he did in 2017, I would add that with few exceptions Piuze largely did very well at the lower end of the appellation range and these are wines to buy in quantity as they're inexpensive while offering generally fine quality. (DNS Wines, www.dnswines.com, CA, Aliane Wines, www.AlianeWines.com, CA and Bowler, www.bowlerwine.com, NY, all USA; Bibendum Wine Ltd., www.bibendum-wine.co.uk, Latimer Vintners, www.latimervintners.com, Hallgarten Druitt and Carte Blanche, all UK; L'Imperatrice Fine Wines, www.imperatrice.com.hk, Hong Kong\/China\/Macau).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHere too there is a whiff of post-bottling sulfur that does not materially detract from the airy and cool nose that displays very good Chablis typicity. Once again there is solid volume and vibrancy to the more mineral-inflected flavors that also conclude in a bone dry and youthfully austere finish that is much more complex. This is presently still quite tight and unlike many villages level 2018s, it's a wine that will require at least a few years to unwind.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casey Key Collector Wine","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":31222649159738,"sku":"CART 2 B","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/chichee.jpg?v=1582047021"},{"product_id":"patrick-puize-chablis-terrior-de-fye-france-2018","title":"Patrick Puize Chablis Terrior de Fye Burgundy France 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePATRICK PIUZE CHABLIS TERROIR DE FYÉ 2018\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review Burghound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eMaison Patrick Piuze\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChablis - Terroir de Fyé  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eVillages White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 89\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOct 10, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2023+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e76\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Top value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a vineyard near the bottom of Montée de Tonnerre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe irrepressible Patrick Piuze, who has worked with Jean-Marie Guffens at Verget and Jean-Marc Brocard (see both herein), struck out on his own in 2008 to found an eponymous négociant. Piuze forcefully forswears corrections of any kind, which includes chaptalization (unless absolutely necessary), enzymes, acidification as well as new wood (he uses 6 to 8 year old wood at present with some stainless, depending on the wine in question). With respect to the 2018 vintage, Piuze commented that \"as I did in 2016 and 2017 I chose to pick very early because acid levels were falling and I wanted to maintain the freshness and purity of expression at all costs, particularly since the growing season was so hot and dry. As such I began picking a few days earlier than most of my colleagues, which is to say on the 1st of September. The harvest conditions were quite warm and the fruit was super-clean so it made for rapid picking. Yields were variable and they were almost counterintuitive in that the vines older than 40 years of age or so gave the best volumes due to their deeper root systems that gave those vines access to water reserves whereas the younger vines tended to suffer from the drought-like conditions. Potential alcohols were also quite variable as they ranged from 11.8 to 13.2%. The skins were relatively thick and thus there is a seriously good level of dry extract that gives the wines a wonderfully tactile character. In fact so much so that the 2018s should be accessible shortly after they're bottled but the best should age deceptively well.\" As he did in 2017, I would add that with few exceptions Piuze largely did very well at the lower end of the appellation range and these are wines to buy in quantity as they're inexpensive while offering generally fine quality. (DNS Wines, www.dnswines.com, CA, Aliane Wines, www.AlianeWines.com, CA and Bowler, www.bowlerwine.com, NY, all USA; Bibendum Wine Ltd., www.bibendum-wine.co.uk, Latimer Vintners, www.latimervintners.com, Hallgarten Druitt and Carte Blanche, all UK; L'Imperatrice Fine Wines, www.imperatrice.com.hk, Hong Kong\/China\/Macau).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmoky aromas of matchstick, pear and tidal pool can be found on the gently expressive nose. Here too there is very good volume to the mouth coating and opulent medium weight flavors that despite fine richness retain plenty of punch that carries over to the bone dry and saliva-inducing finish. This crisp and powerful effort is quite good for its level and worth checking out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terroir","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":31222653780026,"sku":"E 58-59","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/fye.jpg?v=1582047031"},{"product_id":"domaine-michel-niellon-chevalier-montrachet-chardonnay-france-cote-de-beaune-2017","title":"Domaine Michel Niellon Chevalier-Montrachet Chardonnay France Cote de Beaune 2018","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG fontRating\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 WINE ADVOCATE RP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eRelease Price\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG\"\u003eNA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eDrink Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG\"\u003e2023 - 2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eReviewed by\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-trophy\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/reviewers\/qAmyK6XuBGKWfPQHq\"\u003eWilliam Kelley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eIssue Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2020-01-09T12:00:00-05:00\" title=\"2020-01-09T12:00:00-05:00\"\u003e9th Jan 2020\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eSource\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/articles\/ZMNp6b4XwPZCmDLMd\"\u003eJanuary 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eA deep and complex bouquet mingling notes of mandarin, apple, pear and peach with nuances of toasted nuts, fresh pastry and nutmeg introduces Niellon's 2018 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied, rich and textural wine that's ample and muscular, with lively acids and a long, spicy finish. Reminiscent of a slightly livelier version of Niellon's 2015 Chevalier, this is quite open and expressive and will show well young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eAs I wrote last year, Niellon's son-in-law, Michel Coutoux, is routinely producing wines of impressively consistent quality and style. Coutoux describes the 2018 vintage as \"another Burgundian classic,\" much the same terms he applied to his excellent 2017s, and this is one address where 2017 and 2018 are more first cousins than distant relations. As readers may remember, house fingerprint here is distinctive, with a touch of toasty oak from Saint-Romain's Tonnellerie Gillet marking each cuvée and the wines dependably distinguishing themselves with lovely texture and concentration. This is a domaine in fine form today, and readers who have fallen out of touch with the wines are advised to reacquaint themselves with this excellent producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":31250119065658,"sku":"E 62-63","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/niellon.jpg?v=1582047010"},{"product_id":"palmaz-vineyardsamalia-chardonnay-napa-valley-california-2017","title":"Palmaz Vineyards'Amalia' Chardonnay Napa Valley California 2017","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmalia chardonnay and mothers are always celebrated together at Palmaz Vineyards. Amalia Palmaz was the inspiration and instigator of our Chardonnay. Although Julio always wanted a singular focus on exceptional Cabernet, Amalia convinced him that not every meal needs to be paired with such powerful wine; once in a while, she said, “a little white can be delightful.” He acquiesced, dedicating one tunnel in the Cave to Chardonnay fermentation. - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalmaz 2017 tasting notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon first removing the cork, wisps of hibiscus and honeysuckle tickle the nose.  As the glass meets your lips, scents of toasted french bread and candied orange rind waft in the air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casey Key Collector Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32246371942458,"sku":"G 53-54","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/palmazchard.jpg?v=1611852605"},{"product_id":"giant-steps-chardonnay-tarraford-vineyard-yarra-valley-australia-2019","title":"Giant Steps Chardonnay 'Tarraford Vineyard' Yarra Valley, Australia 2019","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGIANT STEPS CHARDONNAY YARRA VALLEY TARRAFORD VINEYARD 2019\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"entry-date\"\u003eTuesday, September 1, 2020\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"country\" class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6 country\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"region\" class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6 region\"\u003eVictoria\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"vintage\" class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6 vintage\"\u003e2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price_button\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/find\/Giant%20Steps%20Chardonnay%20Yarra%20Valley%20Tarraford%20Vineyard\/2019\/?referring_site=jsk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"count\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eSuper pure white-peach and hazelnut aromas here with a freshly squeezed lemon edge. The palate is bright and mouthwatering and has plenty of lemon and white-peach flavors with a subtle wrap of savory hazelnut biscuit into the finish. Vibrant, pure chardonnay here. Drink over the next five years. Screw cap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39272198602810,"sku":"B 52-54","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/tarraford.jpg?v=1616174720"},{"product_id":"domaine-alain-chavy-st-aubin-en-remilly-cote-de-beaune-fr-18","title":"Domaine Alain Chavy St.-Aubin en Remilly Cote de Beaune FR '18","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-above\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\" property=\"content:encoded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003e2018\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Alain Chavy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-name\"\u003eSaint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003eRating 88 RP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG fontRating\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eDrink Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG\"\u003e2020 - 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eReviewed by\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-trophy\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/about\/reviewers\/qAmyK6XuBGKWfPQHq\" class=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam Kelley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eIssue Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime title=\"2021-01-14T11:50:00-05:00\" datetime=\"2021-01-14T11:50:00-05:00\"\u003e14th Jan 2021\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eSource\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/articles\/SQKm32XacQ8LZyNTC\" class=\"underline\"\u003eJanuary 2021 Week 2, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eBursting with scents of pear, fresh pastry and nutmeg, the 2018 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly is medium to full-bodied, round and fleshy, with succulent acids and a clean, easy-going profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eSince 2003, Alain Chavy has presided over some 10 hectares of vines, principally in Puligny-Montrachet and, today, entirely planted to Chardonnay. Farming is conventional, but Chavy has foresworn herbicides since 2009. He harvests early, vinifying in barrels from Damy and Chassin (including some larger-format barrels) and maturing the wines in wood for the better part of a year. Before the harvest, they're racked to tank, fined in November, filtered in January and bottled in February with around 40 parts per million free sulfur dioxide—using Diam for the lower appellations and corks from Trescases for the higher appellations. Easygoing and expressive, these are open, approachable wines with plenty of commercial appeal, though one might wish for more concentration and structure in bottlings from such celebrated appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"winebow","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39356111814714,"sku":"N 25-28","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/saintaubin.jpg?v=1623701945"},{"product_id":"rhys-mt-pajaro-chardonnay-santa-cruz-mountain-california-2018","title":"Rhys Mt Pajaro Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountain California 2018","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review this is 2017   we have 2018\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003e2017\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-producer\"\u003eRhys Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-name\"\u003eChardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003eRating 92 WA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eDrink Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG\"\u003e2020 - 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eReviewed by\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-trophy\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/about\/reviewers\/odMxqH3dkbnonZmF7\" class=\"underline\"\u003eErin Brooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eIssue Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime title=\"2020-02-06T12:00:00-05:00\" datetime=\"2020-02-06T12:00:00-05:00\"\u003e6th Feb 2020\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eSource\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/articles\/cH2RzRGjFM3v5rpNq\" class=\"underline\"\u003eFebruary 2020 Week 1, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe Mt. Pajaro vineyard was planted in 2010, and the 2017 Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard marks the first time Rhys has bottled this as a single vineyard designate. Along with the Horseshoe and Alpine vineyard Chardonnays, fruit was picked both before and after the Labor Day heat wave. \"It's less clear, that character,\" winemaker Jeff Brinkman says of the Chardonnays versus the Pinot Noirs this vintage. The Mt. Pajaro opens with delicate notions of orange blossom, warm hay, spring honey, pie crust and hints of baking spice with loads of ripe orchard and peachy fruit at the core, plus stone and creamy notions. Light to medium-bodied, it's intense, lively and minerally in the mouth with juicy acidity and a long, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Winery Direct","offers":[{"title":"750","offer_id":39480359551034,"sku":"D 19-20","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/rhyschard.jpg?v=1637337911"},{"product_id":"domaine-michel-niellon-chassagne-montrachet-clos-st-jean-france-cote-de-beaune-2019","title":"Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St. Jean France Cote de Beaune 2019","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Michel Niellon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassagne-Montrachet \"Clos St. Jean\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 92 Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2027+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e83\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a total of .52 ha of vines planted in the lieux-dits of Chassagne du Clos St. Jean and Rebichets\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor readers who may not have heard, the uber-talented yet ever-modest Michel Niellon has passed away. He was one of the very first vignerons that I visited when I first went to Burgundy some 40+ years ago and he was always gracious and welcoming. He will be sorely missed, not only by his family but also by his legion of fans. He is succeeded by his daughter Françoise, son-in-law Michel Coutoux, as well as two grandchildren, both of whom have joined the domaine. With respect to the 2019 vintage, Coutoux commented that \"it was yet another hot, dry and precocious growing season. Yields were all over the place as some were normal and some as low as 25 hl\/ha due to the one-two punch of frost damage and a poor flowering. This is to say that most of the villages vineyards came in between 50 and 57 hl\/ha, but one gave us 45 hl\/ha and then several more were in the 25 hl\/ha range. At least yields were above what we realized in 2016 but not that much more. We picked from the 7th of September and the fruit was clean with potential alcohols of 12.5 to 13.6% and good pHs. Regarding the wines, I was frankly surprised by their energy and freshness, as well as by the excellent terroir transparency. They should age well but they're so dense that they should also be reasonably accessible young.\" Fans of the domaine should be aware that the label has been redesigned as of the 2019 vintage and that the Bâtard will not reappear until 2023 or 2024. The vines in Chevalier will be progressively replaced as well over the next few years. Lastly, Coutoux noted that the 2019s were bottled in August 2020. (Treasury Château \u0026amp; Estates Wines, www.tweglobal.com, CA and Terlato Wines International, www.terlatowines.com, IL, both USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com and Robert Rolls \u0026amp; Co., www.robertrolls.com, all UK; Altaya Wines, www.altayawines.com, Hong Kong).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHere too the perfumed nose is markedly floral in character with additional notes of various white fleshed fruit and soft spice nuances. The delicious, intense and more vibrant and better detailed middle weight flavors possess better depth and persistence on the slightly drier finale. Lovely and a wine that should age well over the mid-term.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39491506798650,"sku":"10-14","price":194.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/Domaine_Michel_Niellon_Chassagne-Montrachet_Clos_Saint-Jean.jpg?v=1638896326"},{"product_id":"domaine-michel-niellon-chassagne-montrachet-les-champ-gains-france-cote-de-beaune-2019","title":"Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champ Gains France Cote de Beaune 2019","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Michel Niellon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassagne-Montrachet \"Les Champs Gain\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Burghound\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e83\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a .44 ha parcel situated in shallow soil that is a mixture of clay and fragmented rock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor readers who may not have heard, the uber-talented yet ever-modest Michel Niellon has passed away. He was one of the very first vignerons that I visited when I first went to Burgundy some 40+ years ago and he was always gracious and welcoming. He will be sorely missed, not only by his family but also by his legion of fans. He is succeeded by his daughter Françoise, son-in-law Michel Coutoux, as well as two grandchildren, both of whom have joined the domaine. With respect to the 2019 vintage, Coutoux commented that \"it was yet another hot, dry and precocious growing season. Yields were all over the place as some were normal and some as low as 25 hl\/ha due to the one-two punch of frost damage and a poor flowering. This is to say that most of the villages vineyards came in between 50 and 57 hl\/ha, but one gave us 45 hl\/ha and then several more were in the 25 hl\/ha range. At least yields were above what we realized in 2016 but not that much more. We picked from the 7th of September and the fruit was clean with potential alcohols of 12.5 to 13.6% and good pHs. Regarding the wines, I was frankly surprised by their energy and freshness, as well as by the excellent terroir transparency. They should age well but they're so dense that they should also be reasonably accessible young.\" Fans of the domaine should be aware that the label has been redesigned as of the 2019 vintage and that the Bâtard will not reappear until 2023 or 2024. The vines in Chevalier will be progressively replaced as well over the next few years. Lastly, Coutoux noted that the 2019s were bottled in August 2020. (Treasury Château \u0026amp; Estates Wines, www.tweglobal.com, CA and Terlato Wines International, www.terlatowines.com, IL, both USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com and Robert Rolls \u0026amp; Co., www.robertrolls.com, all UK; Altaya Wines, www.altayawines.com, Hong Kong).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMore elegant and perfumed aromas include those of just sliced apple, spiced pear and a touch of acacia blossom. There is slightly better vibrancy to the equally plump, fleshy and caressing medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a more detailed and sneaky long bitter lemon rind finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__product media\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes-text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRP 92+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/qAmyK6XuBGKWfPQHq\"\u003eWilliam Kelley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2024 - 2042\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Gain has turned out very well, mingling aromas of pear, white flowers, toasted brioche, orange oil and anise. Medium to full-bodied, bright and chalky, it's intense and youthfully tightly wound. This is one of the most serious Champs Gains that Niellon has produced in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39491523870778,"sku":"F 11-14","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/niellonchampgains.jpg?v=1638896627"},{"product_id":"rhys-alpine-vineyard-chardonnay-santa-cruz-mountain-california-2019","title":"Rhys Alpine Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountain California 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review this is 2017   we have 2019\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elast 5 vintages rated by WA 94, 96, 95, 94, 96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003e2017\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-producer\"\u003eRhys Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-name\"\u003eChardonnay Alpine Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003eRating 94 WA \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eDrink Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG\"\u003e2020 - 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eReviewed by\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-trophy\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/about\/reviewers\/odMxqH3dkbnonZmF7\" class=\"underline\"\u003eErin Brooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eIssue Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime title=\"2020-02-06T12:00:00-05:00\" datetime=\"2020-02-06T12:00:00-05:00\"\u003e6th Feb 2020\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eSource\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/articles\/cH2RzRGjFM3v5rpNq\" class=\"underline\"\u003eFebruary 2020 Week 1, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe 2017 Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard has a pretty nose with peach, green pear, elderflower, crushed stone and a spicy undercurrent. Light to medium-bodied, it's spicy and intense with mineral-tinged fruits, juicy acidity and a long, stone fruit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Winery Direct","offers":[{"title":"750","offer_id":39520671727674,"sku":"C 17","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/rhysalpchard.jpg?v=1642518493"},{"product_id":"domaine-william-fevre-chablisgrand-cru-vaudesir-chardonnay-france-2019","title":"Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand  Cru ' Vaudesir' Chardonnay France 2019","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine William Fèvre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChablis - Vaudésir\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eGrand Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 93 Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOct 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2029+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e84\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom two separate parcels of vines, the larger of which is in the heart of the \"amphitheater\" from which the finest examples of Vaudésir originate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRégisseur Didier Séguier called 2020 \"another hot and dry vintage though thankfully the winter was very wet, which certainly helped rebuild ground water reserves. The early spring though was filled with tension as we had 10 consecutive mornings with serious frost risk. In the end, we suffered surprisingly little damage though I confess to be very nervous. The flowering occurred between the 12th and the 25th of May, which is the earliest that I can ever remember in Chablis, and happily it passed well as there was relatively little shatter. The end of June saw some isolated hail damage in and around Courgis and Butteaux. July turned very hot, and it was sufficiently severe that we had some sunburned fruit losses. It was strange though in the fashion in which it happened as you could have one side of a bunch completely burned and the other was still green! It had been so dry up to that point that some sectors were displaying the signs of hydric stress though thankfully we had two storms where the first dropped between 20 and 60 mm of rain and the second between 40 and 70 mm, which is a lot of rain in two weeks! The rain did two important things: the first was to give the vines the drink they needed to complete the push to final ripening and second, it pumped some much-needed volume into what were beginning to look like desiccated or wilted fruit. Without the rain, I don't know how low yields would have been, but they would have been very low. We chose to begin picking on the 25th of August and brought in exceptionally clean fruit so we could pick quickly. Yields were all over the place with some as low as 35 hl\/ha and others as high as 50 hl\/ha. Potential alcohols were very reasonable at between 11.8 and 12.9%, which suits our desired wine style perfectly. Just as importantly, the post-malo pHs were very good at between 3.1 to 3.2 so the wines have good freshness and vibrancy. Another contributing factor to why they are so inviting is that the musts fermented out to extremely dry levels, which is to say between .5 and 1 gram of unfermentable sugars. As to the wines, the villages wines remind me quite a bit of the 2011s while the upper-level wines are more like a mix of 2010 and 2011.\" I was suitably impressed with the quality of the Fèvre 2020s and while they're not going to rival the other worldly 2014s, they are indisputably excellent. Séguier indicated that the Fèvre 2019s, revisited below, were bottled between February and March 2021 without cold stabilization and using the Diam brand composite cork. (Henriot, Inc., www.henriotinc.com, NY, USA; John E. Fells and Sons, www.fells.co.uk and Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com, both UK).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA riper and mildly exotic if very, very restrained nose is still appealingly elegant while offering equally good Chablis character. The pure, refined and almost painfully intense middle weight flavors are much fine if at the expense of power on the almost pungently mineral-driven finish that is shaped by grapefruit-tinged acidity. While in need of better depth, this bone-dry and chiseled effort should also age effortlessly while it develops it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"southern glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39534476656698,"sku":"F 34-36","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/fevrevaudesir.jpg?v=1643995213"},{"product_id":"hamilton-russell-chardonnay-hemel-en-aarde-south-africa-2020","title":"Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Hemel-en Aarde South Africa  2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-tag mb-8 white-wine-color\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"winery-and-score mb-md-24 mb-lg-42\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"text-gray-darkest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/wine\/search\/submitted\/Y\/search_by\/exact\/text_search_flag\/winery\/winery\/HAMILTON+RUSSELL\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/wine\/search\/submitted\/Y\/search_by\/exact\/text_search_flag\/winery\/winery\/HAMILTON+RUSSELL\"\u003eHAMILTON RUSSELL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base lg:text-lg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-5 col-xs-12 wsd\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 mb-lg-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eScore: 92 WS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 mb-lg-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth Africa \/ Western Cape \/ Walker Bay \/ Hemel-en-Aarde Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 mb-lg-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 mb-lg-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNov 15, 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ratingBox addclear\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mod-heading mb-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dataSent1281471\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"serverResponse1281471\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-7 col-xs-12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bt-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis white is racy up front, chiseling flavors of melon, nectarine and Mandarin orange into a linear frame, but then expanding on the palate, with lightly silky texture carrying the juicy fruit and expressive accents of pickled ginger, chopped hazelnut, lime blossom and smoke. Drink now through 2026. 2,852 cases made, 700 cases imported.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— AN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39622754238522,"sku":"I 38-40","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/russellchardhemel.webp?v=1654101803"},{"product_id":"hamilton-russell-chardonnay-maple-grove-willamette-valley-or-2019","title":"Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Maple Grove Willamette Valley OR 2019","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"winery-and-score mb-md-24 mb-lg-42\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"mb-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/wine\/search\/submitted\/Y\/search_by\/exact\/text_search_flag\/winery\/winery\/HAMILTON+RUSSELL\" class=\"text-gray-darkest\"\u003eHAMILTON RUSSELL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text-base lg:text-lg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamilton Russell Oregon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Maple Grove Chardonnay  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"body-text\"\u003e“Hamilton Russell conquered the Chardonnay crown in his native South Africa, so he expanded to try his hand at Oregon; this is a lovely wine, smooth, deep with ripe pear fruit and toasty nuances, elegant and classic, essentially what you’d expect from this talented winemaker.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"body-text\"\u003e 94 points, Blue Lifestyle 2\/1\/2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39622755942458,"sku":"B 5-6","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/hrCHARDOR.jpg?v=1654102231"},{"product_id":"domaine-leflaive-macon-verze-chardonnay-burgundy-2020","title":"Domaine Leflaive Macon-Verze Chardonnay Burgundy 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Review -  this is '19  review    we have 2020\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine Leflaive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMâcon-Verzé\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegional White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 88-91 Burghound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2024+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e83\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs is usually the case, I tasted with director Brice de La Morandière along with régisseur (estate manager) Pierre Vincent. They noted that with their assorted acquisitions in Pouilly-Fuissé that they now exploit 55 ha directly and buy in the equivalent of another 5 ha for a total of 60 ha; they exploit 27 ha in the Côte d'Or. They told me that 2019, much like 2018, was \"extraordinarily precocious though the two growing seasons were not the same. While we didn't suffer much damage from the April frosts, the flowering didn't pass especially well as there was a high incidence of shot berries though neither was it a disaster as our yields averaged right at 40 hl\/ha. We chose to begin picking on the 11th of September and the fruit couldn't have been any cleaner. Potential alcohols ranged from 13.5 to 14% thanks to the heat that concentrated both sugars and acidities. This was important because we were pleasantly surprised that the post-malo pHs averaged 3.15, which is excellent, at least in the context of the long-aging style of wine we want to make. In terms of the wines, 2019 produced classic wines that are concentrated and balanced and should be capable of long-aging.\" As the rating and comments confirm, I was very much impressed with the quality and aging potential of the Leflaive 2019s. In particular, the Pucelles and the Bienvenues really stood out and should be on anyone's short list. I would suggest that readers not ignore the wines from the Mâconnais as they are not only excellent but provide good value. (Wilson \u0026amp; Daniels, www.wilsondaniels.com, CA, USA; John Armit Wines, www.armit.co.uk, Corney \u0026amp; Barrow, www.corneyandbarrow.com and Private Cellar Ltd., www.privatecellar.co.uk, all UK).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA pretty nose is comprised by pronounced floral elements that add a touch of elegance to the bright citrus and apple scents. The middle weight flavors exude a bracing salinity on the clean and nicely dry finale. While this could easily be enjoyed upon release, it offers enough development potential to reward a few years of keeping.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39649210236986,"sku":"D 85-87","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/leflaivemacon.webp?v=1657650428"},{"product_id":"domaine-ponsot-saint-romain-cuvee-de-la-mesange-cote-de-beaune-fr-2018","title":"Domaine Ponsot Saint Romain 'Cuvee de la Mesange' Cote de Beaune FR 2018","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003e2018\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Ponsot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-name\"\u003eSaint-Romain Cuvée de la Mésange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"titular hidden-xs hidden-sm\"\u003eRating 88  WA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eDrink Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead fontLG\"\u003e2020 - 2033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eReviewed by\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-trophy\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/about\/reviewers\/qAmyK6XuBGKWfPQHq\" class=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam Kelley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eIssue Date\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime title=\"2021-01-14T11:50:00-05:00\" datetime=\"2021-01-14T11:50:00-05:00\"\u003e14th Jan 2021\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"control-label\"\u003eSource\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/articles\/SQKm32XacQ8LZyNTC\" class=\"underline\"\u003eJanuary 2021 Week 2, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe 2018 Saint-Romain Cuvée de la Mésange reveals aromas of pear, white flowers and fresh peach, followed by a medium-bodied, charming palate that's lively and delicately honeyed. Reflecting both the sunshine of the vintage and the stony, high-altitude site, it has turned out well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eDomaine Ponsot started picking on September 20, and winemaker Alexandre Abel reported yields some 35% to 40% below average, with alcohols in the 14s and healthy pHs at around 3.3. Yet while alcohols in 2019 were if anything higher than in 2018, the 2019 wines are more elegant, with livelier fruit tones and less overtly muscular structure. That's not a criticism of the 2018s, however, which we revisited from bottle, confirming that they are wines that will require patience: interestingly, the most put-together of the range was the Clos de la Roche, a cuvée that was bottled last, in July 2020, and which certainly seemed to have profited from the longer élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39775155224634,"sku":"E 87-89","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/ponsotsaintromain.webp?v=1667928330"},{"product_id":"domaine-etienne-sauzet-bourgogne-hauts-chardonnay-burgundy-fr-2021","title":"Domaine Etienne Sauzet Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune 'Jardin du Calvair' Chardonnay Burgundy FR 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review BURGHOUND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eBourgogne-Hautes Côtes de Beaune \"Jardin du Calvaire\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eRegional White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e87\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e91\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGérard Boudot's son-in-law Benoît Riffault described the 2021 vintage as \"one where volumes got completely crushed. We produced less in 2021 than we did in 2003, and that's saying something! We tried to protect a few vineyards but when the snow fell and then melted, it was all over. We were off 55% on average but volumes were wildly varied, which is to say down between 20 and 80%. But it was the 1ers that were the worst affected as they came in between 8 and 15 hl\/ha and several of them will not be declared in 2021. Even with the tiny yields, maturities came slowly so we didn't begin picking until the 22nd of September, which is exactly one month later than the 22nd of August date we started in 2020. Waiting a few extra days was helpful as potential alcohols were very good as they ranged from 12.5 to 13.5%. The fermentations finished without incident and I was actually surprised at how fast the malos finished because I have never seen such low pHs. As to the wines, I adore this vintage despite all its problems. The wines are highly concentrated yet electric and I think that many of them will make for superb old bones.\" I couldn't agree more with Riffault as there are several stunningly good wines in his portfolio. Riffault noted that for those wines in bottle, they were put there in January 2023 and that the upper-level wines would likely be bottled in March and April 2023. Lastly, Riffault indicated that in 2021 there will be no Chevalier-Montrachet, La Truffière, Hameau de Blagny, Champ Gain or Chassagne \"Les Encégnières\". (Vineyard Brands, www.vineyardbrands.com, AL, USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks, www.justerinis.com, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Davy \u0026amp; Co., www.davywine.co.uk, Goedhuis \u0026amp; Co., www.goedhuis.com, Harrods Limited, www.harrods.com\/food-and-wine, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Clarion Wines, www.clarionwines.co.uk, The Rare \u0026amp; Fine Wine Company Limited, www.therareandfinewinecompany.com, House of Townend, www.houseoftownend.com, Claret-E Ltd, www.claret-e.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com UK; Sequin \u0026amp; Robillard\/Vinifera, www.seguinrobillard.ca, Canada).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is also reduced though there is no lactic note. There is terrific punch to the slightly less concentrated but more mineral-inflected flavors that also conclude in a youthfully austere and lemony finish that is linear and long. Lovely and worth a look.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39995016773690,"sku":"I 45-50","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sauzetjardin.webp?v=1690985007"},{"product_id":"domaine-etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-cotes-de-beaune-fr-2021","title":"Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet Cotes de Beaune FR 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review BURGHOUND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003ePuligny-Montrachet  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eVillages White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Burghound\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2028+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e91\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Top value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 8 different lieux-dits though Les Meix is the largest contributor\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGérard Boudot's son-in-law Benoît Riffault described the 2021 vintage as \"one where volumes got completely crushed. We produced less in 2021 than we did in 2003, and that's saying something! We tried to protect a few vineyards but when the snow fell and then melted, it was all over. We were off 55% on average but volumes were wildly varied, which is to say down between 20 and 80%. But it was the 1ers that were the worst affected as they came in between 8 and 15 hl\/ha and several of them will not be declared in 2021. Even with the tiny yields, maturities came slowly so we didn't begin picking until the 22nd of September, which is exactly one month later than the 22nd of August date we started in 2020. Waiting a few extra days was helpful as potential alcohols were very good as they ranged from 12.5 to 13.5%. The fermentations finished without incident and I was actually surprised at how fast the malos finished because I have never seen such low pHs. As to the wines, I adore this vintage despite all its problems. The wines are highly concentrated yet electric and I think that many of them will make for superb old bones.\" I couldn't agree more with Riffault as there are several stunningly good wines in his portfolio. Riffault noted that for those wines in bottle, they were put there in January 2023 and that the upper-level wines would likely be bottled in March and April 2023. Lastly, Riffault indicated that in 2021 there will be no Chevalier-Montrachet, La Truffière, Hameau de Blagny, Champ Gain or Chassagne \"Les Encégnières\". (Vineyard Brands, www.vineyardbrands.com, AL, USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks, www.justerinis.com, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Davy \u0026amp; Co., www.davywine.co.uk, Goedhuis \u0026amp; Co., www.goedhuis.com, Harrods Limited, www.harrods.com\/food-and-wine, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Clarion Wines, www.clarionwines.co.uk, The Rare \u0026amp; Fine Wine Company Limited, www.therareandfinewinecompany.com, House of Townend, www.houseoftownend.com, Claret-E Ltd, www.claret-e.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com UK; Sequin \u0026amp; Robillard\/Vinifera, www.seguinrobillard.ca, Canada).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA subtle but perceptible dollop of oak frames fresh and bright aromas of citrus, acacia and Granny Smith apples. The racy and moderately concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess both excellent precision and a really lovely texture, all wrapped in a markedly dry but not really austere finale that flashes excellent length. This is a very fine Puligny villages and worth checking out plus it should age gracefully.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39995023949882,"sku":"7 D","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sauzetpm.webp?v=1690985394"},{"product_id":"domaine-etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-les-combettes-cotes-de-beaune-fr-2020","title":"Domaine Etienne Sauzet Les Combettes Puligny-Montrachet  Cotes de Beaune FR 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review BURGHOUND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003ePuligny-Montrachet \"Les Combettes\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e92-95 Burghound\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2030+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e87\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a 1 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines that see 40% new wood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGérard Boudot's son-in-law Benoît Riffault described the 2020 vintage as \"one that was very surprising, not only because there were no climatic incidences of note but also because such a hot and dry growing season produced such fresh and vibrant wines. I was honestly worried that we would have heavy and over ripe wines but that's not at all what happened. We began picking on the 22nd of August and brought in super-clean fruit that required almost no sorting. Yields were good but not high as they came in around 45 hl\/ha for the regional and villages wines and between 35 and 45 hl\/ha for the 1ers and grand crus. Potential alcohols were pretty much ideal, ranging as they did from 13 to 13.5%, which is noticeably lower than what we obtained in 2019. The wines are dense but highly energetic and should have no trouble aging for as long as anyone would reasonably want to. I am a fan of the style because it's so refreshing.\" As he did last year, Riffault repeated that all the wines made with 100% domaine fruit will now be certified as organic on the back labels. This means that all of the wines will be so designated except for the Bourgogne, Garenne, Chevalier and Montrachet. I repeat for the benefit of readers that the domaine is now sealing the bottle necks with wax for the 1ers and grand crus. I would also point out that as of 2013 the domaine is using corks with a diameter of 25 mm (24 is normal) from cork bark that is a minimum of 12 years old. Lastly, Riffault noted that for those wines in bottle, they were put there in December 2021 and January 2022 and that the upper-level wines would likely be bottled in March and April 2022. I would observe that the domaine fashioned some incredibly fine 2020s and in particular the Combettes and Bâtard are very much worth your interest. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHere the restrained nose grudgingly offer up a more floral-suffused nose that combines notes of petrol and citrus with those of apple and pear compote. There is excellent volume to the caressing yet markedly punchy medium-bodied flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the balanced, focused and impressively persistent finale. This is a wine of contrasts as the almost delicate mid-palate is quite different from the powerful and notably firm finale. This too could use better depth but like the Folatières, the Sauzet Combettes is justly known for its aging prowess.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39995026505786,"sku":"7 D","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sauzetlescombettes.webp?v=1690985727"},{"product_id":"olivier-leflaive-puligny-montrachet-cotes-de-beaune-fr-2020","title":"Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet  Cotes de Beaune FR 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eOLIVIER LEFLAIVE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2020\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"entry-date\"\u003eTuesday, August 8, 2023\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"col-xs-6\" for=\"country\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6 country\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"col-xs-6\" for=\"region\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6 region\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"col-xs-6\" for=\"vintage\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6 vintage\"\u003e2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price_button\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv onclick=\"window.location='https:\/\/www.jamessuckling.com\/shelf-talker\/?note_id=226384'\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore 93 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eAttractive nose of ripe apricots, jasmine, hazelnuts, white grapefruit and some smoky touches. Creamy, ripe and fleshy, with a full body. Excellent concentration. Drink or hold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40043769724986,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/leflaiveopm.webp?v=1694466498"},{"product_id":"catena-zapata-adrianna-vineyard-white-stones-chardonnay-argentina-2021","title":"Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay Argentina 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2021 Catena Zapata White Bones Chardonnay\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e98+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"main\" class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/QN8yNJQiHh9rsiTGs\"\u003eLuis Gutiérrez\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2023 - 2031\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 White Bones Chardonnay was harvested at two different points of ripeness and then blended into the final wine, which is subtler than the explosive 2020 I tasted next to it but with the same palette of aromas—thyme, rosemary, lavender, rockrose, white flowers, citrus, pine needles, incense, curry and spices—and the palate is seamless, mineral and with a chalky texture. It's brilliant and expresses the variety, vintage and soil perfectly, but today I give the edge to the 2020, which I think transcends the vintage. 6,240 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-eQxpLG frEtbX\"\u003eSome of the vineyards from Catena are suffering from phylloxera, and parts of some vineyards have to be grubbed up and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNov 30, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"winebow","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40045030539322,"sku":"K 34","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/zapatawhitebones.webp?v=1694549860"},{"product_id":"catena-zapata-adrianna-vineyard-white-stones-chardonnay-argentina-2022","title":"Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay Argentina 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2021 Catena Zapata White Stones Chardonnay\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e98\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"main\" class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/QN8yNJQiHh9rsiTGs\"\u003eLuis Gutiérrez\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2023 - 2031\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 White Stones Chardonnay is subtler and more elegant, a little closed with moderate ripeness and alcohol (12.5%) and a mineral palate with strong chalky sensations. It might be worth reproducing their explanation about this wine, one of the finest whites in Argentina: \"The term 'white stones' refers to the composition of said rows of soil, with white oval stones covered by gravel. The vineyard 'Adrianna' is planted at an altitude of almost 1,500 meters above sea level, in the district of Gualtallary in Tupungato. The stony soil prevents deep root growth, providing optimum drainage. These soils are very poor in organic matter and contribute to support vines' permanent stress conditions. The cool nights allow for very slow ripening, optimal acid retention and low yields.\" This is serious and tasty. 7,300 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-eQxpLG frEtbX\"\u003eSome of the vineyards from Catena are suffering from phylloxera, and parts of some vineyards have to be grubbed up and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNov 30, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"winebow","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40045038993466,"sku":"11 rack","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/whitestones_3b936533-4043-4c25-a5b5-05041466459b.jpg?v=1694550102"},{"product_id":"chateau-montelena-chardonnay-napa-valley-ca-2021","title":"Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley CA 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2021 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley    Winery Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNOSE e aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. e wine cleanly and discreetly checks off all of the boxes of a great vintage. Orange blossom? Yes. Green apple? Plentiful. White peach? Absolutely. In warm years, the wines can occasionally lean too tropical in aroma, but that isn’t the case here. e floral notes of chamomile and honeysuckle moderatethe grandeur of the fruit but also slowly subside to unveil lemon balm, cinnamon and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE e parade of bright,zesty fruit continues on the palate, but it’s just the beginning. e wine’s texture and energy are on full display, brimming with minerality, lemon curd and crème brûlée. e delicate balance between the spine of acidity and the breadth of flavor is both dynamic and fluid.e ripe melon notes areparticularly captivating, lending freshness and richness. While there are some soft barrel undertones magnified by a subtle chalkiness, it will take some time before this additional layer matches the surrounding opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH e finish initially leans exotic and tropical, first as banana and then as starfruit before slowly yielding to D’Anjou pear and baking spice. Again, the texture here is beautifully integrated but still developing. For now, it’s easy enough to enjoy the candied citrus, vanilla and marzipan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST DATES August 17–September 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL 13.7% BLEND 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBARREL AGING 10 months in French oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOTTLING DATE August 12–18, 2022 WINEMAKER Matt Crafton\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BreakThru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40170529947706,"sku":"S 52-57","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/montelenachard.webp?v=1702152848"},{"product_id":"domaine-william-fevre-chablis-premier-cru-vaillons-burgundy-france2021","title":"Domaine William Fevre Chablis Premier Cru ' Vaillons' Burgundy France 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine William Fèvre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChablis \"Vaillons\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 92 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAug 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2029+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e 92\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a huge 3.5 ha holding that is composed by \u0026lt;75% of Vaillons proper with the remainder from Roncières, Mélinots and Châtains\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe big news here of course is that Artémis Domaines, the acquisitive French wine company owned by the Pinault family that includes the Burgundian Domaines Eugénie and Clos de Tart, as well as Château Latour among others, has chosen to divest Domaine William Fèvre to the owners of Château Lafite-Rothschild for an undisclosed sum. When I first heard the news, I confess to wondering what a Bordeaux-centric conglomerate was doing buying a large Chablis-based operation that controls about 78 ha of prime vineyards. However, after some reflection, I now believe that it was a stroke of genius, at least from the standpoint of having acquired the uncontested best holdings in all of Chablis. No other domaine comes even remotely close to matching what Fèvre owns and all of it in the original heart of the appellation - it's literally the best of the best, or perhaps the phrase crème de la crème is more appropriate! Admittedly, I don't know what price was paid, and I'm sure it was considerable, but whatever it was, the Rothschild conglomerate potentially bought the brightest jewel of Chablis. Now whether they can appropriately monetize it is a separate question but if they don't, it will be due to mismanagement, not the lack of the best terroirs that Chablis has to offer. Speaking of separate questions, the divestiture also again raises the question as what Artémis is going to do with Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils. For a few thoughts regarding those possibilities, please see the section on Bouchard in Issue 91.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHere too there is a vague suggestion of the exotic on the slightly riper aromas of pear compote, white pepper, ocean spray, iodine and wet stone. The rich, vibrant and palate coating flavors are also supported by bright acidity that carries over to the wonderfully long, youthfully austere and firm finale. This beauty should age effortlessly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40221739843642,"sku":"D 16-18","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/fevrevaillons21.webp?v=1706045097"},{"product_id":"domaine-paul-pernot-batard-montrachet-france-cote-de-beaune-2022","title":"Domaine Paul Pernot Batard-Montrachet France Cote de Beaune 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003cbr\u003eWe have the 2022 -  this is 2021 review.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine Paul Pernot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBâtard-Montrachet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrand Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2033+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e91\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon't miss!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 3 different parcels totaling .61 ha, one of which is in Puligny and the other two are in Chassagne; the vines are a mix of ages between 15 and 30+ years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaul Pernot's son Philippe presented the wines while noting that the \"2021 growing season was frankly extremely difficult as it began with a devastating frost. We protected some vineyards but how effective it was is debatable. We had some vineyards destroyed to the point of 90%. For example, in Blagny we made 2 barrels instead of 20 and in Folatières we made 8 barrels rather than 60! And in Champ Canet we lost the entire crop and the Chalumeaux was scarcely better. In fact, the only vineyard where we didn't do too badly were the Pucelles and the Puligny villages as they are a bit lower down the slope where the damage was less consequential. The losses in Bienvenues and Bâtard came in around 50% and about the only encouraging aspect of the vintage is that the quality is actually excellent though I confess to not thinking it would be at the time we began picking on the September 22nd.\" The 2021s were bottled in July 2022 using the Diam brand composite cork. I found the quality of the Pernot 2021s to be some of the best that I have ever seen from them and given their relatively reasonable pricing in most markets, they're absolutely worth checking out. Note that the Chalumeaux and Champ Canet were obviously not presented. (Atherton Wine Imports, www.awiwine.com, CA, USA; Jeanne Marie Dechamps from Domaines et Saveurs Collection, www.ds-collection.com, France; Fine + Rare Wines Ltd., www.frw.co.uk, UK; Fine Wine Experience, www.finewineexperience.com, and Kerry Wine, www.kerrywines.com, Hong Kong\/China; Simple, www.siimple.ru, Russia; Govin Grands Terroirs, www.govin.com.br, Brazil; Wine Culture, www.wineculture.com.sg, Singapore; Premium Wine Exchange, www.pwxchange.com\/ph, Philippines; and Tatung Atherton, www.wine.com.tw, Taiwan).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn expressive nose is more floral still as well as slightly spicier with a broad array of white fleshed fruit and exotic tea wisps. There is first-rate density to the opulent, rich and palate soaking larger-bodied flavors that seem deceptively open on the mid-palate before immediately tightening up on the powerful, perfectly balanced and breathtakingly long finish. Like the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, this needs to develop more depth but the potential certainly appears to be present. This could well be one of the best examples of Bâtard in 2021.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"terrior","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40230255788090,"sku":"C 32","price":539.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/PERNOTBATARD.webp?v=1706380373"},{"product_id":"orin-swift-mannequin-chardonnay-napa-valley-ca-2021","title":"Orin Swift Mannequin Chardonnay CA 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2021 Orin Swift Cellars Chardonnay Mannequin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003eRP \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"rate\"\u003e90 points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\" role=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2023 - 2026\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with an appreciable volume (11,300 cases), all of the 2021 Chardonnay Mannequin was barrel fermented and matured, spending eight months in 23% new French oak. Blended primarily from Santa Barbara and Sonoma sources (there is some Napa fruit, as well as 2.6% Viognier), it's toasty on the nose, boasting notes of roasted cashew, grilled peaches and vanilla. It's full-bodied, lush and easy to drink, with tropical fruit and pineapple on the finish. Enjoy it on the young side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bXRjm gOzwLP\"\u003eDespite having sold the Orin Swift brand to Gallo in 2016, founder and winemaker Dave Phinney remains deeply involved, pointing out that Gallo's distribution clout has let him focus more on the vineyards and winemaking. \"The easiest way to build complexity is through geographic diversity,\" Phinney said as we dug into the wines in February. \"It's Important that all the wines have their own personality,\" he added.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat said, Phinney's stylistic imprint is on all these wines, which exude big, ripe fruit. If it is tart, lean wines you favor, you have been warned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BreakThru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40323396993082,"sku":"C 23-25","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/11162002.jpg?v=1711392491"},{"product_id":"giant-steps-chardonnay-sexton-vineyard-yarra-valley-australia-2021","title":"Giant Steps Chardonnay 'Sexton Vineyard' Yarra Valley, Australia 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2021 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e96\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"main\" class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/fiN2tTNbNZoSSh3s3\"\u003eErin Larkin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRelease Price:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2022 - 2032\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is made with fruit from the Sexton Vineyard, at 200 meters in altitude (80 meters higher than Tarraford). Within the vineyard, the clones are dominated by Gingin (brought over to Victoria by Phil Sexton), followed by Dijon clones, planted in the 1990s. The 2021 Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay is composed of 60% Gingin. Twenty percent of the parcels went through malolactic fermentation—clone 277 and some of the 96. This is salty as anything—a very good thing in my book—and the sheer intensity of flavor in the mouth is mouthwatering. Preserved lemon and grapefruit pith lace the edges of the mid-palate. Very smart—it has the Yarra precision of acid and streamlined phenolics, but it brings concentration of flavor and thrilling phenolics. Super smart wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bXRjm gOzwLP\"\u003eChief winemaker Steve Flamsteed (a.k.a. Flamo, to most) has been at Giant Steps for 19 years and counts the 2012, 2015 and 2017 vintages as particular highlights, however he notes that \"2021 might be better than any of them.\" This likely speaks to a combination of increased vine age (all vineyards are now between 25 and 40 years old) and the \"dream\" vintage conditions. Flamo commented, \"2021 had lovely flowering, a coolish Indian summer with perfectly timed rain events, 10 to 12 days apart. They gave the vines a dose of nitrogen and some irrigation, but there were no fungal issues. It was a dream year. Haven’t seen one quite like it. 2017 was slow and low, there was time to think—we had protracted ripening. 2021 was not quite as drawn out, but the headspace was there. The picking decisions were not compromised by weather, disease or sunburn—we picked when the fruit was ready.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, to the wines. This was a very impressive release. The cooler year played slightly more into the hands of the Chardonnays than the Pinot Noirs, in my opinion, however the purity, delicacy and finesse of these wines as a group was never in doubt. The whites have achieved kaleidoscopic complexity and spice, all of it underpinned by gloriously tight acidity and very fine phenolic texture. The reds are spicy, fine-boned and driven by structure and form rather than overflowing fruit, yet the fruit is abundant (and restrained) in each of the cuvées. My favorite wines were the Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay, for its mouthwatering intensity and caper-brine quality, and a very tough split between the Applejack and Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noirs. This is a brilliant collection overall, which most importantly shows the distinct vineyard DNA of each site in harmony with the Giant Steps house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40327364476986,"sku":"i 8.10","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/11280731.jpg?v=1711550897"},{"product_id":"flowers-chardonnay-sonoma-coast-ca-2022","title":"Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast CA 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-grid-meta-numbers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-score\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-score\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"ws2-wineTitle\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws2-wineTitle__wine ws2-fs-deka ws2-dd-wine-title\"\u003eFlowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"ws2-wineTitle\"\u003eNo review yet on 22.....\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"ws2-wineTitle\"\u003e92 points Wine Spectator (2021)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ws2-dd-wine-note\"\u003eFragrant, with orange blossom, lemon zest, lime sherbet and fresh pear flavors that are elegant and precise, while accents of sesame seed and sea salt minerality linger on the smooth finish. Drink now. 20,700 cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-details-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-taster ws2-dd-detail-grid ws2-dd-detail-align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"professional-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40329213968442,"sku":"E 10-11","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/672e2c474f13611b4ed0bd254e18f860.jpg?v=1711642246"},{"product_id":"leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-margaret-river-australia-2020","title":"Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay Margaret River Australia 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"main\" class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"ws2-wineTitle ws2-dd-wineTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ws2-wineTitle__winery ws2-fs-kilo ws2-dd-winery-title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/wine\/search?submitted=Y\u0026amp;page=1\u0026amp;winery=Leeuwin\u0026amp;text_search_flag=winery\u0026amp;search_by=all\u0026amp;scorelow=-1\u0026amp;scorehigh=-1\u0026amp;pricelow=-1\u0026amp;pricehigh=-1\u0026amp;case_prod=null_case_prod\u0026amp;accolade%5B%5D=\u0026amp;taste_date=\u0026amp;issue_date=\u0026amp;issue_year=\u0026amp;varietal%5B%5D=null_varietal\u0026amp;regions%5B%5D=null_regions\u0026amp;vintage%5B%5D=\u0026amp;size=15\u0026amp;sort_by=score\u0026amp;sort_dir=default\u0026amp;source=winesearch\u0026amp;scope=ratings\"\u003eLeeuwin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws2-wineTitle__wine ws2-fs-deka ws2-dd-wine-title\"\u003eChardonnay Margaret River Art Series 2020 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ws2-dd-wine-note\"\u003eThis stunning version is a fresh, sleek and precise expression of Chardonnay, with bright flavors of peach, lemon zest and candied ginger, plus floral notes of jasmine, orange blossom and dried sage. Hints of salted, buttery shortbread, green cardamom and toasted sesame seed linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2036. 350 cases imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-details-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-taster ws2-dd-detail-grid ws2-dd-detail-align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ws2-taster__role\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"professional-notes\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"professional-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"unfined unfiltered","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40366210711610,"sku":"Q 68-72","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/leeuwinchard.webp?v=1712686556"},{"product_id":"maison-roche-de-bellene-chassagne-montrachet-clos-st-jean-cote-de-beaune-fr-2020","title":"Maison Roche de Bellene Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St. Jean Cote de Beaune FR 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eMaison Roche de Bellene Chassagne-Montrachet \"Clos St. Jean\" 2020\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e89\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2024+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e87\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease see the introduction to Domaine de Bellene above for further information. Note that all of the wines are bottled under Diam brand composite cork that are stamped with the relevant information that includes producer, vintage and appellation. (Loosen Bros. USA, www.loosenbrosusa.com, OR, USA; Fine + Rare Wines Ltd., www.frw.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, and Graham Gardner through Folly Wines, www.follywines.co.uk, all UK).  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAromas of primarily pear and apple compote exhibit a pretty floral top note. The exceptionally rich, indeed even opulent, medium-bodied flavors possess a generous and lush mouthfeel before concluding in a bone-dry and acceptably persistent finish. I would be inclined to drink this on the earlier side as I worry that it may become top heavy with more than a few years of keeping.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maverick Beverage","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40464074473530,"sku":"Cart 2 B","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/bellenechassagneclosstjean.jpg?v=1715376830"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-la-maltroye-chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-maltroye-monopole-fr-2022","title":"Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Maltroye Monopole FR 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eChâteau de la Maltroye 2022\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eChâteau de la Maltroye\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChassagne-Montrachet \"1er\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e91\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2029+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e80% of the blend is from the lieu-dit Ez Crets within Maltroie and the rest is from Fairendes within Boudriotte\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJean-Pierre Cournut unequivocally called 2022 \"a great vintage. It is more precise than 2020 and more readable as well in terms of the underlying terroir. I love the style and the quality and this is true for both colors. The growing season was straightforward with no disease pressure of note. We began, and finished, the harvest in August, which is to say between the 25th and the 31st. Yields were also much more generous than they were in 2021 as between 35 to 45 hl\/ha for the chardonnay with a bit less in pinot. Potential alcohols were good but not high with between 13 to 14.1% in red and an average of 13.5% for the whites. I have changed the cuvaison time for the reds by extending it to 25 to 28 days from 17 to 19 days. As to the wines, I am just really excited by how good they are because they are exciting wines!\" I completely agree with Cournut as he has once again crafted some really beautiful whites and every one of them is warmly recommended. Cournut noted that the 2022 whites were bottled in October 2023. (Frederick Wildman, www.frederickwildman.com, NY, Jeanne-Marie de Champs, www.ds-collection.com, NY, Wine House, www.winesf.com, CA, both USA; Enotria Winecellars Ltd, www.enotria.co.uk, UK; The Fine Wine Experience, www.finewineexperience.com, Hong Kong, China; Domaine Wine Cellars, www.domaine.com.tw, Taiwan).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA phenolic character (think olive oil nuances) is present on the ripe white orchard fruit and floral aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to bother mentioning. There is excellent volume to the caressing but punchy medium-bodied flavors that flash a touch of minerality on the balanced, clean and nicely dry finale. This could use better depth but a few years of bottle aging should help\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40515829989434,"sku":"Rack 11","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/maltroyecmblanc.webp?v=1718464678"},{"product_id":"domaine-etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-1er-cruw-champ-canet-fr-2022","title":"Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ-Canet FR 2022","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003e2022 Puligny-Montrachet \"Champ Canet\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e92-95 Burghound\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2034+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom an impressive 1.1 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines in Champ Canet proper though some of them were planted in 1938 at the same time as the Bienvenues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGérard Boudot's son-in-law Benoît Riffault described the 2022 vintage as \"a surprising one but in a positive sense because given just how hot and dry the growing season was, I certainly did not expect that the wines would be so fresh and energetic. Perhaps the most surprising aspect though is how transparent they are to the underlying terroir, indeed I find them even more so than my 2020s. They also don't have the intrinsic sweetness of the 2020s, which only adds to their drinkability. We picked from the 24th of August and brought in good but not high yields of between 40 to 45 hl\/ha, which I believe is perfect for the style of wine we want to make. Similarly, the potential alcohols averaged 13% plus or minus a few tenths of a degree with good supporting acidities. We had no problems with either fermentations and the wines have improved month by month. As such, other than the entry-level wines, I'm not in a hurry to bottle them. I confess to really liking the style of the 2022s and remarkably enough, if served blind you just don't think they are the product of such a warm growing season.\" As the ratings and descriptions unequivocally confirm, 2022 is a brilliant vintage for the domaine as every wine is at a minimum excellent and some are genuinely great. These are wines to search out, especially for those readers who enjoy cellaring white Burgundy. Riffault noted that for those wines in bottle, they were put there in January 2024 and that the upper-level wines would likely be bottled in March and April 2024. Lastly, as was the case in 2021 as well, he indicated that there will be no Chevalier-Montrachet, indeed there may not be another vintage of it period as the historical source is no longer selling or trading any of it. To replace it by offering another grand cru, for the first time there is now a Corton-Charlemagne in the line-up. In the interest of completeness, I would add that there is another new wine in the form of the Puligny 1er Sous le Puits, which is from a purchase of fruit. (Vineyard Brands, www.vineyardbrands.com, AL, USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks, www.justerinis.com, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Davy \u0026amp; Co., www.davywine.co.uk, Goedhuis \u0026amp; Co., www.goedhuis.com, Harrods Limited, www.harrods.com\/food-and-wine, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Clarion Wines, www.clarionwines.co.uk, The Rare \u0026amp; Fine Wine Company Limited, www.therareandfinewinecompany.com, House of Townend, www.houseoftownend.com, Claret-E Ltd, www.claret-e.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com UK; Sequin \u0026amp; Robillard\/Vinifera, www.seguinrobillard.ca, Canada).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA slightly riper nose is composed of apple, pear compote, white peach, just sliced lemon and a plethora of floral elements. There is fine volume and borderline painful intensity to the beautifully textured and caressing yet seriously energetic larger-bodied flavors that flash impressive power on the bone-dry and strikingly long finish. This very tightly wound effort is excellent and highly recommended.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40533077295162,"sku":"Rack 11","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sauzetchampcanet22.webp?v=1719499245"},{"product_id":"peter-michael-chardonnay-ma-belle-fille-knights-valley-2021","title":"Peter Michael Chardonnay 'Ma Belle-Fille' Knight's Valley 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2021 Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay Ma Belle Fille\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"top\" class=\"tooltip-text-custom\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e96\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"main\" class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-schema-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"publisher\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/odMxqH3dkbnonZmF7\"\u003eErin Brooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2025 - 2040\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Chardonnay Ma Belle Fille is youthfully coiled at this stage, offering classy tones of crème brûlée, roasted almonds, spring honey and a slowly blossoming core of apricot and peach. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with perfumed layers ranging from jasmine to beeswax and toasty spice. It has a particularly silky texture, soft waves of fresh acidity and a long finish streaked with flint. It deserves plenty of time in the bottle to unwind. 1,661 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOct 19, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BreakThru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40595771162682,"sku":"Rack 11","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/petermichaelchardmabelle-fille.webp?v=1724943826"},{"product_id":"domaine-ramonet-chassange-montrachet-les-ruchottes-burgundy-2020","title":"Domaine Ramonet Chassange Montrachet 'Les Ruchottes' Burgundy 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-above\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\" property=\"content:encoded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Jean-Claude Ramonet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassagne-Montrachet \"Les Ruchottes\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 93 Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2032+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a .1.18 ha parcel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePierre Ramonet arrived in Burgundy in the late 1920s and chose to earn money by buying and vinifying grapes. Land values were low at the time and he began to accumulate vineyard plots, with his first purchase within the Ruchottes vineyard in 1934. In 1978, his crowning achievement was the purchase of a .26 ha plot of Montrachet on the Puligny side, one of only 4 owners on that side of the Chassagne-Puligny divide. He passed the reins to his son André, who died in 2011, and subsequently to his grandchildren, Noël and Jean-Claude. With the 2014 vintages, the name changed from Domaine Ramonet to Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet as Noël chose to lease his vineyards to his brother. Note that all of the wines reviewed above were bottled under natural cork. (Terlato Wines International, www.terlatowines.com, IL, USA; Corney \u0026amp; Barrow, www.corneyandbarrow.com, Farr Vintners, www.farrvintners.com, O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, La Réserve and Howard Ripley, www.howardripley.com, all UK).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a background hint of reduction though it's not enough to blur the nuances of the pretty and elegant floral, citrus and white fleshed fruit aromas that are trimmed in discreet if still perceptible oak. Here too the mouthfeel of the slightly bigger-bodied flavors is quite sleek with both good detail and minerality on the balanced, compact and impressively long finale. This is lovely and wine that should amply repay extended keeping. I would add that, much like the Morgeot, this could actually be enjoyed young or cellared for a decade plus. One difference though between this and the Morgeot is that the wood treatment here is decidedly more subtle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40655731392570,"sku":"Cart 2 A","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/ramonetrouchettes.webp?v=1726749635"},{"product_id":"j-moreau-fils-chablis-premier-cru-vaillons-burgundy-france-2019","title":"J. Moreau \u0026 Fils Chablis Premier Cru ' Vaillons' Burgundy France 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Enthusiast Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pl-0 mt-2A\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-details__description smaller\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eCritic tasting note: \"While this wine is currently quiet, it shows a lot of promise. Mouthwatering and long on the palate, it offers attractive citrus pith, delicate white flowers and fresh almonds. Cellar hold for 5-7 years.\" -\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ci\u003e90\/100\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40673659977786,"sku":"J 21-23","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/moreauvaillons.webp?v=1727806227"},{"product_id":"joseph-drouhin-chassagne-montrachet-beaune-fr-2022","title":"Joseph Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet Beaune FR 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer tasting notes: \"\"A generous and elegant wine. Light golden colour. Intense nose of flower, brioche and candied lemon aromas, evolving towards nuances of grilled hazelnut and spice as the wine matures. On the palate, the wine is straightforward, with a nice texture and finesse. It has a long aftertaste where floral and gingerbread notes dominate\".\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph Drouhin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40676480581690,"sku":"Cart 1B","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/drouhinchassagne.webp?v=1727983111"},{"product_id":"patrick-puize-chablis-decouverte-burgundy-france-2023","title":"Patrick Puize Chablis Terrior de Decouverte Burgundy France 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review Burghound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eMaison Patrick Piuze\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChablis - Terroir de Découverte\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eVillages White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e88\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOct 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2027+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e96\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe irrepressible Patrick Piuze, who has worked with Jean-Marie Guffens at Verget and Jean-Marc Brocard (see both herein), struck out on his own in 2008 to found his eponymous négociant. Piuze forcefully forswears corrections of any kind, which includes chaptalization (unless absolutely necessary), enzymes, acidification as well as new wood (he uses 6- to 8-year-old wood at present with some stainless, depending on the wine in question). With respect to the 2023 vintage, Piuze commented that \"while it had its difficult moments, overall it wasn't too stressful. We picked from the 11th of September and I'm not going to hide the truth, the crop was abundant; indeed volumes were higher than in 2018 yet happily enough, with better skin maturities. Potential alcohols were lower than in 2018 and though acidities were also on the low side they weren't so low that the wines lack vibrancy. Another surprising aspect is that usually ripe vintages require a lot of sulfur to properly stabilize them due to the higher pHs. Such is not the case for us, in fact so little of the SO2 combined that many wines went into bottle at around 60ppm total! I confess to never having seen that before! Overall, I'm happy with the quality as the wines are fresh, vibrant and delicious and while they are certainly not the best I have made, they're perfectly good and should provide much pleasure young.\" The upper-level wines were not presented as many had just been racked and Piuze decided to present only his bottled wines. I would note that many of them had just been bottled and did show some reductive notes. Piuze uses only natural cork so I would not expect the reduction to last very long. Lastly, a number of Piuze's 2023s are worthy of your interest, particularly among his range of Bourgogne. (DNS Wines, www.dnswines.com, CA, Aliane Wines, www.AlianeWines.com, CA and Bowler, www.bowlerwine.com, NY, all USA; Latimer Vintners, www.latimervintners.com, Wine Source, www.wine-source.com, both UK; SAQ, www.saq.com, Montreal, and Altus Wines, https:\/\/altuswines.ca\/, both Canada; L'Imperatrice Fine Wines, https:\/\/imperatricewine.com.hk, Hong Kong\/Macau; Domaine Wine Shippers, www.domainewineshippers.com.au, VIC, Australia).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHere too the fruit is dominated by post-bottling reduction at present. By contrast, there is good freshness and verve to the finer but still reasonably dense middle weight flavors that possess an appealing texture before concluding in a balanced, long and nicely dry finale. Once again, this could use better depth but that should just be a matter of exercise a few years of patience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terrior","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40687321219130,"sku":"Rack 5","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/piuzedecouverte.webp?v=1728930618"},{"product_id":"patrick-puize-chablis-la-butte-o-burgundy-france-2023","title":"Patrick Puize Chablis La Butte 'O' Burgundy France 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2023 Patrick Piuze Chablis La Butte \"O\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tooltip-text-custom\" id=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/QuKzaS5cjDQyDFCoa\/chablis-la-butte-o-2022\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e91\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\" role=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-schema-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"publisher\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/KWYNiFJZLhG694fKi\"\u003eKristaps Karklins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2025 - 2034\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from a steep, clay-rich slope of 28% gradient just outside the Butteaux premier cru, Patrick Piuze’s 2023 Chablis La Butte \"O\" is showing well and soaring from the glass with aromas of acacia, peach, toasted nuts and pear. Medium to full-bodied, it’s giving and textural, laden with bright acidity and concluding with a long saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Patrick Piuze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a recently founded but highly rated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title='\"négociant\" explained' href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/technical-terms-m-n#negociant\"\u003enégociant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusiness in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chablis Wine Region\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-chablis\"\u003eChablis\u003c\/a\u003e, Burgundy, producing wines from numerous quality level with the local and ubiquitous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chardonnay Wine Grape Variety\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-98-chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article-collapse heading-sm mt-4A collapse show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Piuze was born in Quebec, Canada, but from the age of 18 (and after a chance meeting with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marc Chapoutier - producer profile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/merchant\/425-m-chapoutier\"\u003eMarc Chapoutier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Banff ski resort) travelled around the world working in vineyards in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Western Australia Wine Region\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-australia\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"South Africa Wine Region\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-south+africa\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Israel Wine Region\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-israel\"\u003eIsrael\u003c\/a\u003e. After a couple of years owning and running a wine bar in Montreal, he travelled to France and began a winemaking career, which included making Chablis for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Olivier Leflaive Producer Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/producer-26591-olivier-leflaive\"\u003eOlivier Leflaive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand stints at Maison Verget and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jean-Marc Brocard Producer Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/producer-5528-jean-marc-brocard\"\u003eJean-Marc Brocard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis own winery was founded in 2008. Although no vineyards are owned by Piuze, fruit is purchased from contract growers, many with old vines, who are advised by him regarding viticultural processes. All fruit is harvested by hand, and, unusually, a vertical press is used rather than a pneumatic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually Piuze produces multiple \"village-level\" Chablis AOC\/AOP wines from different sites. These wines are mostly fermented and aged in tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleven\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chablis Premier Cru Wine Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-chablis+premier+cru\"\u003ePremier Cru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewines and six\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chablis Grand Cru Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-chablis+grand+cru\"\u003eGrand Crus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare also released; these are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Barrel Fermentation Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/technical-wine-terms-a-b.lml#barrelfermentation\"\u003efermented\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Barrel maturation information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/technical-wine-terms-a-b.lml#barrelmaturation\"\u003eaged in used oak barrels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– avoiding wood first used in a warm vintage in case it adds tropical notes to the wine. Wines are bottled with a gentle clay filtration. In all 110,000 bottles are produced per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terrior","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40687323250746,"sku":"Rack 5","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/piuzebutte.webp?v=1728931515"},{"product_id":"olivier-leflaive-batard-montrachet-grand-cru-cotes-de-beaune-fr-2022","title":"Olivier Leflaive Batard-Montrachet  Grand Cru Cotes de Beaune FR 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Olivier Leflaive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eBâtard-Montrachet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eGrand Cru White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 92-94 Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2034+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the Puligny side\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs I reported in Issue 94, long-time régisseur Franck Grux has retired after 34 years in favor of the young Solène Panagai, who conducted this year's tasting. She briefly noted that \"we picked from the 24th of August to the 6th of September and brought in yields of around 50 hl\/ha for the chardonnay thanks partially to the fact that there was virtually no sorting required. Sugars were good without being high so there was no chaptalization. It was clear from the beginning that the wines would be rich and generous so we did almost no lees stirring. Initially the wines seemed to lack a bit of personality but the élevage has really helped as they have improved month by month, in particular by gaining precision and vibrancy. I quite like them and while I don't have a lot of experience with past vintages, they remind a bit of our 2020s.\" See too the reviews for Maison Olivier Leflaive immediately below. (Frederick Wildman and Sons, www.frederickwildman.com NY, USA; Corney \u0026amp; Barrow, www.corneyandbarrow.com, Lay \u0026amp; Wheeler, www.laywheeler.com, Private Cellar Ltd., www.privatecellar.co.uk and Haynes, Hanson \u0026amp; Clark, www.hhandc.com, all UK).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElegant, cool and very pure aromas include those of mineral reduction, acacia blossom, just sliced citrus and various white fleshed fruit scents. The notably sleek large-bodied flavors possess only average density though there is slightly better depth and persistence on the sappy and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is a refined Bâtard that should age gracefully over the mid to even longer-term.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40702651695162,"sku":"Cart 2 A","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/oleflaivebatard.webp?v=1730486257"},{"product_id":"vasse-feliz-heytesbury-chardonnay-margaret-river-australia-2021","title":"Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay Margaret River Australia 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2021 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tooltip-text-custom\" id=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e96+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\" role=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-schema-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"publisher\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/fiN2tTNbNZoSSh3s3\"\u003eErin Larkin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2023 - 2036\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Heytesbury Chardonnay is as Heytesbury usually is—complex, firmly textured, coastal and briny, with layers of flesh and spice folded in on the palate. The wine ages tremendously, and the release cycle really does it no favors, as the wine seems to come into its own several years after release. It really is a shame about commercial reality! You get salted white peach, brine, saltbush, green apple skins, tea leaves, graphite\/pencil box, tobacco leaf and cilantro. It's a sensational wine, and it will be even better in time. It was fermented wild, matured for nine months in French oak barriques (56% new, the balance one to three years old) and settled for six months in tank thereafter. Super wine. Piercing. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-ccdLe fIsIUx\"\u003eVasse Felix is Margaret River's founding estate, and this tasting includes a vertical of the Tom Cullity Cabernet Malbec. Dr. Tom Cullity was responsible for the planting of the old Cabernet and Malbec vines on the property in 1967, and the dry-grown parcel at the top of the hill overlooking the valley is the source block for the Tom Cullity Cabernet tasted here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade by longstanding winemaker Virginia Willcock, the wine is a barometer of the vintage, and in every year, it shows the variation and personality of the seasons. The first vintage was 2013, following the conclusion of the Vasse Felix Heytesbury red (last vintage was 2012), and it has been made every year since. Looking at the wines lined up, it was clear that I still favor the 2014 and 2018 above all else; however, all wines are aging gracefully and with purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Heytesbury Chardonnay remains one of my favorite Chardonnays to buy in Australia, and it was a hugely significant wine in the stylistic evolution of Australian Chardonnay. Its success in the Australian show circuit in 2010 (and Willcock's success in being awarded \"Winemaker of the Year,\" among other accolades at the time) has cemented it as a desirable style (full solids, wild ferment), and today, most premium Australian Chardonnays are made in this manner. My opinion is that the wine is released too early, and as a result, many people do not get to experience the joy of an older (and seemingly ageless) Heytesbury Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn impressive tasting each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e","brand":"winebow","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40724301611066,"sku":"G 74-76","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/vassefelixchard.webp?v=1732393791"},{"product_id":"sanford-la-riconada-chardonnay-santa-rita-hills-california-2020","title":"Sanford La Riconada Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills California 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-header-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"single-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e2020 Sanford Chardonnay La Rinconada Vineyard \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title entry-title--lg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tooltip-text-custom\" id=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/2t9S7tbmBknLMsAiw\/chardonnay-la-rinconada-vineyard-2010\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003eRP \u003c\/span\u003e94\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-block mnmd-block--fullwidth single-entry-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-main-col has-left-sidebar\" role=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mnmd-block post post--single post-10 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-abroad tag-landscape cat-5\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-schema-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"publisher\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content typography-copy wine-page-layout\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/odMxqH3dkbnonZmF7\"\u003eErin Brooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDrink Date:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2022 - 2027\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaline and graphite give way to baked apples, acacia and yogurty aromas on the 2020 Chardonnay La Rinconada Vineyard. Medium-bodied with a gentle phenolic grip, it offers bursts of refreshing acidity, mineral-driven flavors and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDec 08, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40726504177722,"sku":"H 86-88","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sanfordla.webp?v=1732641625"},{"product_id":"domaine-etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-sous-les-puits-fr-2022","title":"Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits FR 2022","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet 2022\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003ePuligny-Montrachet \"Sous le Puits\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e91-94\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2032+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a purchase of fruit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGérard Boudot's son-in-law Benoît Riffault described the 2022 vintage as \"a surprising one but in a positive sense because given just how hot and dry the growing season was, I certainly did not expect that the wines would be so fresh and energetic. Perhaps the most surprising aspect though is how transparent they are to the underlying terroir, indeed I find them even more so than my 2020s. They also don't have the intrinsic sweetness of the 2020s, which only adds to their drinkability. We picked from the 24th of August and brought in good but not high yields of between 40 to 45 hl\/ha, which I believe is perfect for the style of wine we want to make. Similarly, the potential alcohols averaged 13% plus or minus a few tenths of a degree with good supporting acidities. We had no problems with either fermentations and the wines have improved month by month. As such, other than the entry-level wines, I'm not in a hurry to bottle them. I confess to really liking the style of the 2022s and remarkably enough, if served blind you just don't think they are the product of such a warm growing season.\" As the ratings and descriptions unequivocally confirm, 2022 is a brilliant vintage for the domaine as every wine is at a minimum excellent and some are genuinely great. These are wines to search out, especially for those readers who enjoy cellaring white Burgundy. Riffault noted that for those wines in bottle, they were put there in January 2024 and that the upper-level wines would likely be bottled in March and April 2024. Lastly, as was the case in 2021 as well, he indicated that there will be no Chevalier-Montrachet, indeed there may not be another vintage of it period as the historical source is no longer selling or trading any of it. To replace it by offering another grand cru, for the first time there is now a Corton-Charlemagne in the line-up. In the interest of completeness, I would add that there is another new wine in the form of the Puligny 1er Sous le Puits, which is from a purchase of fruit. (Vineyard Brands, www.vineyardbrands.com, AL, USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks, www.justerinis.com, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Davy \u0026amp; Co., www.davywine.co.uk, Goedhuis \u0026amp; Co., www.goedhuis.com, Harrods Limited, www.harrods.com\/food-and-wine, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Clarion Wines, www.clarionwines.co.uk, The Rare \u0026amp; Fine Wine Company Limited, www.therareandfinewinecompany.com, House of Townend, www.houseoftownend.com, Claret-E Ltd, www.claret-e.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com UK; Sequin \u0026amp; Robillard\/Vinifera, www.seguinrobillard.ca, Canada).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHere the nose is cool, pure and airy with aromas of citrus zest, white flower, fennel and pear nuances. The mouthfeel of the lilting and vibrant medium weight flavors is gorgeous and unusually fine for Sous le Puits while exuding evident minerality on the bone-dry, balanced and tautly wound finale. Excellent and worth considering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40734304370746,"sku":"Q 36-40","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sauzetsouspuits.webp?v=1733425821"},{"product_id":"domaine-michel-niellon-chassagne-montrachet-clos-st-jean-france-cote-de-beaune-2022","title":"Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St. Jean France Cote de Beaune 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Michel Niellon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChassagne-Montrachet \"Clos St. Jean\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 BURGHOUND\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2029+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efrom a total of .52 ha of vines planted in the lieux-dits of Chassagne du Clos St. Jean and Rebichets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMichel Niellon's son-in-law, Michel Coutoux, who has been at the domaine since 1990, is easing out of the day-to-day operations. He is doing so in favor of his children, one of whom, Lucie, has assumed responsibility for the vinification of the reds. She also presented the whites and frankly noted that 2022 \"started with yet another April frost scare, which after what we went through in 2016 and again in 2021, isn't a trivial concern. Thereafter though conditions were largely clement and while there was a bit of mildew pressure, it didn't last due to the very dry weather. We picked from the 24th to the 30th of August and bought in super-clean fruit with yields of between 45 to 50 hl\/ha, which is more than satisfactory. Potential alcohols were also quite good, but importantly not high, at between 13 to 13.5% with reasonable acidities. The fermentations presented no particular worries and as usual, we did no lees stirring. As to the style, my father calls it classic and while I don't begin to have his experience, I like the quality a great deal.\" Fans of the domaine will be thrilled to hear that, after several years of no production due to replanting the vineyard, that the famous Bâtard will finally reappear as of the 2023 vintage. The Bâtard coming back online will allow for the vines in Chevalier to be progressively replaced as well over the next few years. In another development, the domaine is now employing the Diam brand composite cork for all of the whites except for the Chevalier and, presumably, the Bâtard though that was not specified. I would add that the Chaumées - Clos de la Truffière is especially good and worth your interest. Lastly, Coutoux noted that the 2022s were bottled in August 2023. (Treasury Château \u0026amp; Estates Wines, www.tweglobal.com, CA and Terlato Wines International, www.terlatowines.com, IL, both USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com and Robert Rolls \u0026amp; Co., www.robertrolls.com, all UK; Altaya Wines, www.altayawines.com, Hong Kong).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is presently firmly reduced and revealing little so be sure to give it some air if you plan to open a bottle in the next year or so. Otherwise, the rich and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors possess more power if not quite the same refinement on the impressively long, firm and well-balanced finale. This is worth a look provided it is given at least a few years of bottle aging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40773881462842,"sku":"4 D","price":194.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/products\/Domaine_Michel_Niellon_Chassagne-Montrachet_Clos_Saint-Jean.jpg?v=1638896326"},{"product_id":"domaine-michel-niellon-chassagne-montrachet-france-cote-de-beaune-2022","title":"Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet France Cote de Beaune 2022","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Michel Niellon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eChassagne-Montrachet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eVillages White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e88\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2027+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 8 separate lieux-dits\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMichel Niellon's son-in-law, Michel Coutoux, who has been at the domaine since 1990, is easing out of the day-to-day operations. He is doing so in favor of his children, one of whom, Lucie, has assumed responsibility for the vinification of the reds. She also presented the whites and frankly noted that 2022 \"started with yet another April frost scare, which after what we went through in 2016 and again in 2021, isn't a trivial concern. Thereafter though conditions were largely clement and while there was a bit of mildew pressure, it didn't last due to the very dry weather. We picked from the 24th to the 30th of August and bought in super-clean fruit with yields of between 45 to 50 hl\/ha, which is more than satisfactory. Potential alcohols were also quite good, but importantly not high, at between 13 to 13.5% with reasonable acidities. The fermentations presented no particular worries and as usual, we did no lees stirring. As to the style, my father calls it classic and while I don't begin to have his experience, I like the quality a great deal.\" Fans of the domaine will be thrilled to hear that, after several years of no production due to replanting the vineyard, that the famous Bâtard will finally reappear as of the 2023 vintage. The Bâtard coming back online will allow for the vines in Chevalier to be progressively replaced as well over the next few years. In another development, the domaine is now employing the Diam brand composite cork for all of the whites except for the Chevalier and, presumably, the Bâtard though that was not specified. I would add that the Chaumées - Clos de la Truffière is especially good and worth your interest. Lastly, Coutoux noted that the 2022s were bottled in August 2023. (Treasury Château \u0026amp; Estates Wines, www.tweglobal.com, CA and Terlato Wines International, www.terlatowines.com, IL, both USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com and Robert Rolls \u0026amp; Co., www.robertrolls.com, all UK; Altaya Wines, www.altayawines.com, Hong Kong).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClassic Chassagne aromas include those of petrol, rosemary soil and white peach along with discreet citrus nuances. The attractively textured and vibrant, if not super-dense, medium weight flavors display good length on the lemon-tinged finale. This could use better depth so a few years of keeping are in order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":41013537964090,"sku":"12 C","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/niellonCM22.webp?v=1758047431"},{"product_id":"2023-joseph-drouhin-perrieres-meursault-premier-cru-beaune-fr-2023","title":"Joseph Drouhin Perrieres, Meursault Premier Cru, Beaune FR 2023","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eMaison Joseph Drouhin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eMeursault \"Perrières\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e 91-94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2031+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e99\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs is usually the case, I met with Véronique Drouhin who described 2023 as \"a growing season that required a lot of vigilance though in the end, it wasn't too challenging. The fruit set was abundant which caused us to drop fruit in some parcels but not all. Disease pressure was light to moderate as the chardonnay was affected by oidium and the famous Suzukii fly did cause some acid rot in places that had to be very carefully sorted and eliminated. We began picking on the 2nd of September for the Côte d'Or whites and on the 4th for the reds. There was a severe heat wave during the harvest so it was necessary to pick quickly and only in the mornings and early afternoons because after that, the heat was simply too intense. The pinot required quite a bit of sorting for a variety of small problems that included underripe, roasted or sunburned and Suzukii-affected berries. Yields were perfectly good but not especially high at between 35 and 45 hl\/ha with a wide range of potential alcohols that came in between 12.5 and 13.8%. We used between 25 and 40% whole clusters during a total cuvaison of between 20 and 24 days. Interestingly, even with a moderately extended cuvaison, the colors are not especially deep, indeed they are what I would call classic pinot. As is generally the case with our whites, we did no lees stirring. Another interesting aspect is just how much both colors improved during the élevage as it took a while for their respective personalities to develop. As to the wines, they're certainly ripe yet despite this, there is a certain classicism in the style and this is true for the reds as well as the whites. I like them quite a bit and in particular for their excellent transparency to the underlying terroir.\" I would second Mme. Drouhin's sentiments as the wines do indeed distinctly convey their respect terroirs. (Dreyfus, Ashby \u0026amp; Co., www.dreyfusashby.com, NY, USA; Pol Roger Ltd., www.polroger.co.uk, Latimer Vintners, www.latimervintners.com, UK).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoft wood sets off the cool, pretty and elegant aromas of honeysuckle, white orchard fruit and abundant spice and wet stone nuances. The surprisingly rich and caressing medium weight flavors possess a highly seductive mid-palate mouthfeel before terminating in mineral-driven, youthfully austere and impressively long finale. This classy effort is excellent with the development potential to match.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41016911233082,"sku":"2 A","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/drouhinperr23.webp?v=1758298768"},{"product_id":"domaine-etienne-sauzet-bourgogne-blanc-chardonnay-burgundy-fr-2023","title":"Domaine Etienne Sauzet Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay Burgundy FR 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eWine Review BURGHOUND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-vintage\"\u003e2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-name\"\u003eBourgogne Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003eRegional White 750 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e86 Burghound\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e99\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaged half in wood, half in steel with only \u0026lt;10% of the portion in wood being new - from Puligny vines\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGérard Boudot's son-in-law Benoît Riffault described the 2023 vintage as \"one that basically resembled that of 2022 as it was again mostly hot and dry but perhaps less extreme. I say this because even though the total rainfall was below average, it fell at the right times for the vines to mostly avoid hydric stress. The heat was also more uneven than was the case in 2022. For example, the relatively cool first half of August had us wondering if the relatively large fruit set would adequately ripen yet the second half was so hot we were wondering if we would be faced with fruit that had too much sugar and not enough acidity! In the end the hardest part of the 2023 growing season was deciding when to begin picking because the calculus is always one of trying to ensure that the first vineyards picked aren't too under ripe in the hopes that those picked last won't be too ripe. With this in mind, we picked a few of our most precocious vineyards on the 28th and 29th of August and then began in earnest on the 30th. The fruit was basically spotless thanks to the absence of disease pressure with good but not really high yields of between 40 and 45 hl\/ha for the upper-level vineyards, which is the same volume we obtained in 2022. And also like 2022, the potential alcohols averaged 13% plus or minus a few tenths of a degree with good supporting acidities. We had no trouble with either fermentation and I like the way the wines have evolved in barrel. Stylistically, they strike me as a blend of the 2011 and 2017 vintages.\" When I asked Riffault whether he preferred his 2022s or the 2023s, he hedged somewhat, saying that while 2023 possesses fresher aromatics, the 2022s are denser even though the yields were basically the same. He also noted that he thought that while the upper-level wines were qualitatively similar, he prefers 2022 at the lower levels. Riffault also noted that for those wines already in bottle, they were put there in December 2024 and January 2025 and that the upper-level wines would likely be bottled in March and April 2025. Lastly, there is again a Corton-Charlemagne in the line-up along with the Puligny 1er Sous le Puits. (Vineyard Brands, www.vineyardbrands.com, AL, USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks, www.justerinis.com, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Davy \u0026amp; Co., www.davywine.co.uk, Goedhuis \u0026amp; Co., www.goedhuis.com, Harrods Limited, www.harrods.com\/food-and-wine, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Clarion Wines, www.clarionwines.co.uk, The Rare \u0026amp; Fine Wine Company Limited, www.therareandfinewinecompany.com, House of Townend, www.houseoftownend.com, Claret-E Ltd, www.claret-e.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com UK; Sequin \u0026amp; Robillard\/Vinifera, www.seguinrobillard.ca, Canada).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA slightly riper mix features notes of pear, apple and lemon zest. The sleek, delicious and nicely textured flavors possess reasonable vibrancy while delivering good length on the equally clean and dry finale. This could use better depth so a year or two of keeping should help.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":41027733684282,"sku":"S 25-29","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sauzetbourg.webp?v=1690984723"},{"product_id":"domaine-etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-champ-canet-fr-2023","title":"Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Truffiere FR 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-producer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eBurghound Wine Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"database-entry-title\"\u003ePuligny-Montrachet \"La Truffière\"  \u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-wine-level\"\u003e1er Cru White barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span6 ie6-fix-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-score\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e91-93 Burghound\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-date-tasted\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eTasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-drink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eDrink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2031+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-issue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"review-label\"\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e99\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-rave\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom a .21 ha parcel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-producer-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGérard Boudot's son-in-law Benoît Riffault described the 2023 vintage as \"one that basically resembled that of 2022 as it was again mostly hot and dry but perhaps less extreme. I say this because even though the total rainfall was below average, it fell at the right times for the vines to mostly avoid hydric stress. The heat was also more uneven than was the case in 2022. For example, the relatively cool first half of August had us wondering if the relatively large fruit set would adequately ripen yet the second half was so hot we were wondering if we would be faced with fruit that had too much sugar and not enough acidity! In the end the hardest part of the 2023 growing season was deciding when to begin picking because the calculus is always one of trying to ensure that the first vineyards picked aren't too under ripe in the hopes that those picked last won't be too ripe. With this in mind, we picked a few of our most precocious vineyards on the 28th and 29th of August and then began in earnest on the 30th. The fruit was basically spotless thanks to the absence of disease pressure with good but not really high yields of between 40 and 45 hl\/ha for the upper-level vineyards, which is the same volume we obtained in 2022. And also like 2022, the potential alcohols averaged 13% plus or minus a few tenths of a degree with good supporting acidities. We had no trouble with either fermentation and I like the way the wines have evolved in barrel. Stylistically, they strike me as a blend of the 2011 and 2017 vintages.\" When I asked Riffault whether he preferred his 2022s or the 2023s, he hedged somewhat, saying that while 2023 possesses fresher aromatics, the 2022s are denser even though the yields were basically the same. He also noted that he thought that while the upper-level wines were qualitatively similar, he prefers 2022 at the lower levels. Riffault also noted that for those wines already in bottle, they were put there in December 2024 and January 2025 and that the upper-level wines would likely be bottled in March and April 2025. Lastly, there is again a Corton-Charlemagne in the line-up along with the Puligny 1er Sous le Puits. (Vineyard Brands, www.vineyardbrands.com, AL, USA; O.W. Loeb, www.owloeb.com, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks, www.justerinis.com, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Davy \u0026amp; Co., www.davywine.co.uk, Goedhuis \u0026amp; Co., www.goedhuis.com, Harrods Limited, www.harrods.com\/food-and-wine, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Clarion Wines, www.clarionwines.co.uk, The Rare \u0026amp; Fine Wine Company Limited, www.therareandfinewinecompany.com, House of Townend, www.houseoftownend.com, Claret-E Ltd, www.claret-e.com, Berry Brothers \u0026amp; Rudd, www.bbr.com UK; Sequin \u0026amp; Robillard\/Vinifera, www.seguinrobillard.ca, Canada).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn enthusiastically floral-suffused nose reflects additional notes of pear, apple, matchstick and just sliced citrus. There is first-rate density to the surprisingly powerful and overtly stony flavors that possess excellent size, weight and length on the balanced and firm finale. This too possesses fine development potential, which is just as well as more depth is needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":41028097179706,"sku":"R 19-21","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/files\/sauzettruff23.webp?v=1758913950"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/4401\/3626\/collections\/white_wine-1269px.jpg?v=1542377016","url":"https:\/\/ckcollectorwine.com\/collections\/chardonnay-worldwide.oembed?page=3","provider":"Casey Key Collector Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}