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$34.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Macon/Chalonnaise
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Jean-Pierre and Michel Auvigue practice noninterventionist winemaking techniques, and their pure, crisp wines are an unadulterated reflection of each of their terroirs. This wine reveals a rich nose of tropical fruit with toasted notes that follows in the mouth with surprisingly vibrant structure, excellent balance and very good to excellent length.
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$950.00
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FWR 96–99
AM 97
WA 94
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
In stock,
8
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List $1,514.00
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96-99 points Fine Wine Review: "...the Montrachet itself shows pure butter aromas and flavors with finesse, great depth, length, and great bite. It is outstanding Montrachet; for me, there is no single Montrachet reference, but stylistically, I would say this is in the middle, with the richness of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti at one end and the finesse of Drouhin’s Marquis de Laguiche at the other end. (Issue #125; 2009)"
97 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .89 ha parcel of Puligny vines). While not more elegant than the Cabotte, this is quite a bit more complex with a stunning range of fruit, citrus, floral and spice aromas that complement to perfection the very rich, full and strikingly concentrated broad-scaled flavors that are supported by plenty of dry extract that buffers a firm core of ripe acidity on the beautifully intense and flat out incredibly lingering finish. What really impresses me about the '07 though is that despite the impressive heft, the finish remains laser-like in its focus. A 'wow' wine in every sense except for one, which is that this is not an imposing or massive vintage for this wine. Otherwise, this is sensational, especially in terms of its impeccable balance. Drink: 2019+. (Jun 2009)"
94 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "The Bouchard 2007 Montrachet is scented with peaches, ocean breezes, narcissus, musk, and a hint of sweat, setting the tone for a creamy palate brimming with richly ripe fruit and invigoratingly tinged with salt, sweat, white pepper, lemon zest, and peach fuzz. This is more emphatically concentrated than its Chevalier counterparts as well as -- predictably -- more overtly rich, but less alluring, and lacking the dynamic or lift that made the La Cabotte bottling especially memorable. Still it is formidably rich stuff, which one hopes will display stamina in bottle concomitant with its palate persistence. If I had some, I would not open a bottle for several years and would anticipate a decade or more of rewards. (Dec 2009)"
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$475.00
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FWR 96–99
AM 97
WA 94
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
Pre-arrival,
3
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List $757.00
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96-99 points Fine Wine Review: "...the Montrachet itself shows pure butter aromas and flavors with finesse, great depth, length, and great bite. It is outstanding Montrachet; for me, there is no single Montrachet reference, but stylistically, I would say this is in the middle, with the richness of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti at one end and the finesse of Drouhin’s Marquis de Laguiche at the other end. (Issue #125; 2009)"
97 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .89 ha parcel of Puligny vines). While not more elegant than the Cabotte, this is quite a bit more complex with a stunning range of fruit, citrus, floral and spice aromas that complement to perfection the very rich, full and strikingly concentrated broad-scaled flavors that are supported by plenty of dry extract that buffers a firm core of ripe acidity on the beautifully intense and flat out incredibly lingering finish. What really impresses me about the '07 though is that despite the impressive heft, the finish remains laser-like in its focus. A 'wow' wine in every sense except for one, which is that this is not an imposing or massive vintage for this wine. Otherwise, this is sensational, especially in terms of its impeccable balance. Drink: 2019+. (Jun 2009)"
94 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "The Bouchard 2007 Montrachet is scented with peaches, ocean breezes, narcissus, musk, and a hint of sweat, setting the tone for a creamy palate brimming with richly ripe fruit and invigoratingly tinged with salt, sweat, white pepper, lemon zest, and peach fuzz. This is more emphatically concentrated than its Chevalier counterparts as well as -- predictably -- more overtly rich, but less alluring, and lacking the dynamic or lift that made the La Cabotte bottling especially memorable. Still it is formidably rich stuff, which one hopes will display stamina in bottle concomitant with its palate persistence. If I had some, I would not open a bottle for several years and would anticipate a decade or more of rewards. (Dec 2009)"
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$99.95
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AM 91–93
WS 92
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
In stock, 12+ available
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List $117.00
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91-93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(a superbly situated Nuits 1er in the Vosne sector that abuts Boudots). A deft touch of wood sets off ultra refined and pure crushed red berry fruit aromas that give way to rich, detailed and precise medium-bodied flavors that like the Beaux Monts are almost aggressively mineral in character but here the explosive finish is both linear and austere and clearly in need of time. This will not be for everyone but the intensity, focus and precision on the detailed finish are beautiful, especially given the wonderful sense of underlying tension. A stunner. Sweet spot Outstanding! Drink: 2015+. (Jan 2009)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$117 list] There's loads of bilberry, raspberry, floral, spice and mineral aromas and flavors in this elegant red. Beautifully balanced, expressive and supple in texture. The sweetness covers the structure, yet it's there. Excellent length. Best from 2011 through 2020. 6 cases imported. (9/30/10)"
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$79.95
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FWR 89–93
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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89-93 points Fine Wine Review: "Last, the Chambolle-Groseilles is from 65-70 year-old vines. It is floral in the nose but with darker fruit than the Gruenchers. In the mouth, the wine shows dark fruits with old vine sappiness and greater density than the Gruenchers. The wine is very long with lots of finesse, a silky texture, and tannins that will support some aging. (Issue #123; 2009)"
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$79.95
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FWR 88–92
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88-92 points Fine Wine Review: "The Chambolle-Gruenchers, from vines planted in 1986, features a floral, fruity nose. In the mouth, the wine shows fine red fruit flavors and also some Mirabelle plum. There is less tannin apparent than in the two village wines, and this is very lacy. (Issue #123; 2009)"
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$169.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
In stock, 12+ available
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List $225.00
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96+ points Sonoma Wine Journal: "Violet robe. Exceptionally pure nose of spicy cherries, and with aeration the bouquet also shows notes of raspberries, iron, minerals, cinnamon, and flowers. The attack is all pure stalky Pinot fruits, still too young to fully enjoy but showing all the hallmarks of a great wine that simply needs time to evolve. Delicious and vibrant, the finely delineated tannins are enmeshed in the silken finish that lasts for nearly 60 seconds. Remarkable balance between the generous composition of fruit, acidity, tannins. For parents with children born in 2007 and who can afford this beauty, this would be an excellent Grand Cru Burgundy to cellar until your child's 21st birthday or other special occasions. From Laurent Ponsot. 13.5% alc. Drink now-2030. (Oct 2010)"
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$59.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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We recently discovered this producer from Chambolle. Though the domaine has been around for a while, and has incredible holdings, few know much if anything about them. Part of the reason is because they are so tiny. For instance, with the exception of their Chambolle villages, none of Felettig's holdings are larger than 0.5ha, so the wines seldom make their way to the US. In fact, even in Europe, they're nearly impossible to find. The other reason is that it was only after Henri Felettig recently handed control over to his son and daughter, Gilbert and Christine, that the wines became great. With the assistance of neighbor Louis-Michel Liger-Belair in the vineyards, their raw material vastly improved. In the cuvérie, they began employing minimal intervention and new oak is kept to 40% for the 1er Crus and 20-30% for the appellation Villages. The resulting wines are at once pure, dense and energetic, reminiscent of a hypothetical cross between Mugnier and Roumier. We're certainly not putting Felettig in the same league as these two icons, just illustrating their style.
Fuées is the sister vineyard to Bonnes Mares and made famous by Fréderic Mugnier.
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$99.95
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FWR 92–95
WS 92
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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List $130.00
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92-95 points Fine Wine Review: "In grand cru, the Clos-de-Vougeot is powerful with density and no crudeness. The fruit is dark and red and very fresh. (Issue #123; 2009)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "A rich, opulent style, packed with red cherry, blackberry and spice flavors that butt up against the dense, grainy tannins. There's plenty of flesh and sweet fruit to match the structure, and the long aftertaste reveals a mineral facet. Best from 2013 through 2025. 125 cases imported. (5/31/10)"
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$299.95
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AM 94
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A discreet note of pain grillé frames a ripe and exuberantly fresh nose of concentrated citrus and floral aromas that precedes superbly intense mineral-laden flavors that possess a beguiling texture and positively huge length. The abundant sap coats the mouth and despite the density, this flavor profile is linear and crystalline on the explosive and almost painfully intense finish. Terrific juice and highly recommended if you can find a bottle. Drink: 2014+. (Jun 2009)"
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$199.95
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FWR 93–96
JG 94
WS 93
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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List $316.00
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93-96 points Fine Wine Review: "The Chapelle-Chambertin is pure and deep with darker fruit than the Griotte and a fine minerality. The last several vintages have been kind to Chapelle-Chambertin, both here and at other addresses, and this one overflows with fruit. (Feb 2009)"
94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "As fine as the Griotte and Charmes are in 2007, the Chapelle takes the quality up to the next level in this vintage, as it combines the precision and nascent complexity of the Charmes and the deeper and sappier profile of the Griotte. The bouquet is outstanding, as the wine jumps from the glass in a blaze of black cherries, cocoa, game, blood orange, and black soil tones. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very sappy at the core, with great focus and balance, fine-grained tannins, tangy acids and outstanding length and grip on the complex and classy finish. A great bottle of Chapelle. 2014-2040. (Jan/Feb 2009)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$316 list] Seems marked by oak, yet with substance underneath. Cedar and sandalwood aromas are backed by cherry, currant, anise and mineral flavors, but overall this is sweet, intense and saturated on the finish. Best from 2012 through 2025. 40 cases imported. (8/25/10)"
92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .60 ha parcel split 50/50 between Chapelle and En Gémeaux). A ripe liqueur-like nose featuring red and blue berry fruit that has violet and rose fragrances around the edges that precede rich, full, sappy and wellmuscled big-bodied flavors that are seductive, minerally and textured and culminate in a punchy, energetic and driving finish. I like the underlying sense of tension here and while the big tannins are less sophisticated than those of the Griotte, there is perhaps a bit more overall depth here, at least at present. Drink: 2019+. (Jan 2010)"
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$124.95
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IWC 92–94
JG 93
WA 92–93
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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93+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Whether the 2007 or 2008 vintage will ultimately produce the more classic example of Butteaux chez Raveneau is going to be a delicious question to debate over the coming years, as both wines are superb. The 2008 probably has a bit more mid-palate volume to it and the 2007 even a bit more raciness and cut, so it will be interesting to follow the two wines and see which one ultimately is the more complete and interesting in its old age. The 2007 Butteaux offers up a vibrant nose of grapefruit, lemon , a touch of anise, stunning minerality and a floral topnote redolent of lemon blossoms. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure and transparent, with a fine core, snappy acids and great length and grip on the focused and youthful finish. Fine juice that still needs a bit of time to fully blossom. 2015-2040. (Jan/Feb 2013)"
92-94 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Reticent nose shows more menthol and crushed stone than fruit. Then tactile and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific acid grip and floral lift to frame its intense flavors of crushed stone, minerals and lemon. Finishes very long and brisk, with a resounding stony quality. (Jul/Aug 2009)"
92-93 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "aveneau’s 2007 Chablis Butteaux smells uncannily of the sea and beach detritus, marking the greatest imaginable contrast to the exotically, lushly-fruited aromas of the 2006. Brine, iodine, and things crustacean and bivalvular mark the palate here, too, along with refreshing lemon, bittersweet floral perfume, and hints of tart red berry. The suggestions of cask should prove well-integrated in the final assemblage (portions of the initial blend had, unsurprisingly, been returned to newer barrels than had others) and a long finish of truly lip-smacking and thought-provoking savor is assured over the better part of the next decade. (Dec 2009)"
92 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "( it's fascinating to see the contrast between these three wines as both Butteaux and Forêts are sub-climats of Montmains; from 40+ year old vines). This is clearly the best of these left bank 1ers with its refined and ultra elegant nose that features a classic mix of citrus, floral, iodine and tidal pool notes trimmed in enough wood to notice it though not enough to dominate the nose. The powerful, concentrated and very firm medium plus weight flavors deliver a bone dry and palate etching finish of superb length. This is a classy effort that is almost painfully intense and it's clear that the older vines add another dimension. Impressive. Drink: 2013+. (Oct 2009)"
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$124.95
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JG 92
AM 91
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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92+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Along with the Forêt, the Montmains parcel of the Raveneaus is planted with the youngest vines of all these premier crus, as these vines are now just fifteen years of age. This simply makes the Montmains one of the more accessible premier crus in the lineup, and in 2007 it is superb, as it offers up a gorgeous, almost crystalline aromatic mélange of lemon, grapefruit, dried white flowers, beeswax and a great base of complex minerality. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and beautifully balanced, with great focus and succulence on the attack, and then a huge, racy and minerally backend. As fine a vintage of Raveneau Montmains as I can ever recall tasting. 2012-2030. (Jan/Feb 2009)"
91 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from relatively young vines based in Montmains proper). A beautifully expressive floral and spicy nose slides gracefully into elegant pure, chiseled and precise flavors that are angular without being hard while finishing with impeccable balance and length. This should be capable of aging extremely well yet require only 5 to 7 years to arrive at its apogee. An understated wine of finesse. Drink: 2013+. (Oct 2009)"
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