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The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino has impressive complexity and finesse, the result of many complicated blending decisions. The wine remains on the shy side at the moment and will need a few more years of bottle age before its full bouquet comes into focus. The wine is essentially linear and sharp with firm structure, seething energy and bright red fruit. The vintage was warm, dry and luminous. The Sangiovese harvest started on the 9th of September. \u003cb\u003eDrink Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2026 - 2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiondi-Santi's release schedule is one year behind the norm. They release the Rosso di Montalcino and the Brunello di Montalcino in March six years after the harvest. The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is on the market now, and we will see the 2019 vintage next spring.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Biondi Santi team is working to bring a new level of transparency and freshness to the portfolio while maintaining the house style. This is most evident when tasting the Rosso di Montalcino. Each year, I see more depth and complexity without the rusticity that some drinkers found off-putting in the past. 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The palate is medium-bodied with pliant, chiseled tannins. A lovely, elegant, refined Pommard, quite ferrous towards the finish that lingers long in the mouth. Superb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- By Neal Martin on October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blurb-author\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blurb-rating\"\u003e(92-94) \u003c\/span\u003eAllen Meadows\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan class=\"blurb-source\"\u003eBurghound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate reduction is enough to overshadow the underlying fruit at present. More interesting are the rich, delicious and beautifully textured and detailed larger-bodied flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract, all wrapped in a youthfully austere and impressively long finish. This could use better depth but more is certain to develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous' Neal Martin on October 2023:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTwelve months ago, I inspected the building site Thibaud Clerget hoped would turn into a new first-floor tasting room. Well, that’s now complete: a spacious, chichi space with sofas, a walk-in cool-room to house back vintages and a large table for tasting. That’s not the big news. No, the headline is that in July 2022, Clerget bought Domaine Regis Rossignol-Changarnier and its eight hectares of vine. These were split with fellow winemaker Arnaud Baillot, though as Clerget put the deal together, he essentially got first dibs on which vineyards he wanted to add to his Pommard\/Volnay-focused portfolio. Each ended up with four hectares. Apropos the 2022s, note that Clerget was advising Rossignol-Changarnier’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de culture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon how to farm the vines before the acquisition. Hence, it isn’t a case of having zero control of viticulture before the deal went through. Clerget said he now has ten hectares, which is a sufficient size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb-about\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It was a much easier growing season,” he continues. “I just needed to do six or seven treatments in the vines with just a little\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecoulure\u003c\/em\u003e, so the bunches were not too densely clustered. We had 100mm of rain at the end of June. I started the harvest on August 25 in the Clos du Verseuil and finished on September 8. I didn’t make much wine, just 35hL\/ha for the reds and 45hL\/ha for the whites. I did only pump-overs for the extraction with no pumping down - infusion, really. I used some whole bunch on the reds, depending on the vineyard. I like the 2022 vintage as we have balance and freshness. The reds had been racked three or four weeks earlier to spend the second year in tank, and they will be bottled in March and April without filtration.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine set of wines from Clerget, capped by strong showings of his Volnay Les Caillerets and Pommard Les Rugiens, both eclipsing the Clos de Vougeot that I felt showed a little too much stem influence (maybe 30% would have worked better than 50%). Clerget has been using WineGlobes for a couple of vintages now and experimented with a cuvée completely matured in the glass containers – his debut Volnay Clos des Angles. As I remarked to Clerget, I am unconvinced that they offer a viable alternative to oak barrels. 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It sees the most consistent level of volcanic dust due to its location and elevation on Etna. It felt the biggest of the bunch for the 2022s when I tasted them in May of 2024. Think of a heavy weight boxer in his prime. That's this wine. Big tannins. Big structure and loads of power. Wild mountain cherries, tobacco leaf and cassis.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94-96 pts Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrinking Window: 2024 - 2037\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmoky and ashy in the glass, the 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Guardiola opens with a burst of ashen stones and grilled herbs, evolving into crushed black cherries and lifted by hints of menthol. It sweeps across the palate with textures of pure silk as a polished wave of red and black fruits swirls around a core of lively acidity. Its structure comes through on the finish as a staining of primary concentration adds a firm grip. Saline minerals linger under an air of inner florals. The 2022 Guardiola was the result of two separate harvests that were about 20 days apart due to rain. This is a wine that contrasts stunning depth with an energetic feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ pts RP The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrinking Window: 2024 - 2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Passopisciaro 2022 Contrada G is a true beauty in a portfolio of wines that is very impressive across the board. The \"G\" stands for Guardiola, one of the most stunning vineyards anywhere, at 800 meters in elevation on the blackened volcanic cone with alberello (head-pruned) vines that have reached the 140-year mark. 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As with the other 1er Cru whites, this wine ages in barrel (20% new oak) for 12 months before bottling. The “Sur Gamay” yields a complex wine that often requires several years to express its full character marked by notes of honey and minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgundy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40181272739974,"sku":"HAWprudhonSurGamay","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/HenriPrudhonSurGamay.png?v=1686668435"},{"product_id":"henri-prudhon-saint-auburn-blanc-1er-cru-en-remilly-2020","title":"Henri Prudhon Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru En Remilly 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom a parcel about a quarter hectare in size, planted on a plateau just above the Grand Cru of Chevalier Montrachet in Puligny; vines of 30 years. with a south-southeast exposure on intensely stony soil. 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It is tauter than the Unisson counterpart with a medium to full-bodied palate, crystalline and lively texture and a slightly smoky, ethereal, long finish. Crafted from vines planted in Avize and Oger, it’s a blend of 2018, 2020 and 2022 vintages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Tasting Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e(2023 disgorge) Medium star bright gold. A frothy mousse, good bubble persistence. Chalk and fruit nose, some light florals and very light toast. White fruits: green apples, pears, then citrus with sweet lemons, chalky, mineral, direct and linear, finessed edges, excellent complexity and a very pleasurable intro wine.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70% from the 2020 harvest and 30% from the 2019 harvest from various holdings in the grand crus Avize and Oger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisgorged after 30 months of lees aging (2.5 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.8 g\/L dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nWith their flagship Blanc de Blancs, Bonville aims for a blend of finesse, precision, and the regal breadth Chardonnay in these great sites can achieve. In that spirit, the vineyard sources, proportions of reserve wines, and dosage levels can change from year to year. Our current bottling blends 70% from the 2020 harvest with 30% from the 2019 harvest, from various holdings in the grand crus Avize and Oger; it was disgorged after two years of lees aging and given a dosage—determined through blind tasting trials—of 8.3 grams per liter. 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The mineral and spice notes build steadily through a strikingly long finish that's framed by strong but velvety tannins that are quickly absorbed by the wine's dense, dark fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-family: Garamond, Georgia, serif;\" face=\"Garamond, Georgia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003e94-96 Robert Parker WA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-family: Garamond, Georgia, serif;\" face=\"Garamond, Georgia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAgain a prospective sample blended from several barrels, the 2020 Cote Rotie Les Journaries (labeled Maestria outside the United States) is a blend of fruit from La Landonne and Côte Brune. It's full-bodied, rich and tannic, even chewy, with plenty of concentration, yet it's also fresh and fruit-driven, with vibrant notes of purple raspberries and exotic spices. This should be terrific; it just needs a good 5+ years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-family: Garamond;\" face=\"Garamond\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Les Journaries” is a cuvée drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the “La Landonne” lieu-dit (mad famous by Guigal). This wine is just a touch more subtle than the “Chavaroche”. With a bouquet of violets, wild berries, a touch of animal and resinous-like tannins that speak of the inclusion of stems (a hallmark of the Levet tradition).  The “Journaries” is approachable at an earlier stage than its companion “La Chavaroche” but, that being said, it is a wine that not only ages gracefully but almost requires a touch of patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-family: Garamond;\" face=\"Garamond\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eLevet’s Incredible 2020 Cote-Rotie’s:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Garamond\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eContinuing on from a strong 2019 showing, these 2020s are seen as the best ever from Levet.  As we all know La Landonne is one of the most sought out vineyards in Cote Rotie (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eGuigal made it famous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e), 70% of the Journaries is made up of La Landonne fruit.  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Plum, black cherry, gravel, lavender and mocha soar out of the glass. Readers will find a Barolo of stature and breeding. Drinking Window: 2028 - 2041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e- By Antonio Galloni on January 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is a magnificent set of wines from the Sandrone family. Magnificent. Like pretty much all producers, the Sandrones have gradually evolved their thoughts on viticulture and winemaking. That includes a greater focus on freshness and vibrancy. On a more technical level, Sandrone has begun to experiment with stems. The difference here is that changes are implemented gradually so that they are barely noticed over long periods of time. The 2021 Barolos are some of the very best wines of the year. They benefit from a long-ish growing season and a light, elegant hand in the cellar. The wines saw 14-20 days on the skins and then 22 months in French oak tonneaux. 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The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, fleshy and plush yet with real structure and a long, harmonious finish. Superb. \u003ci\u003e- By Neal Martin on March 2025\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 pts John Gilman - View from the Cellar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Côte de Brouilly “Cuvée Mélanie” from Daniel Bouland is one of his riper bottlings in 2023, coming in at 14.5 percent octane this year and was probably the last Cru to be harvested by the family. The wine offers up a deep and sappy bouquet of black cherries, black plums, woodsmoke, gamebird, stony soil tones, peonies, violets and a touch of fresh thyme in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, ripe, full-bodied and complex, with a superb core of fruit, fine focus and grip, moderate tannins and a long, fairly well balanced and gently warm finish. This carries its octane very nicely and is fresh as a daisy in terms of aromatics and flavors, but there is just a whisper of backend alcohol sticking out on the finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e90pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith notes of dark cherries, blackberries and graphite, the 2023 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Melanie is an impressive expression of volcanic blue stone soil. The palate reveals concentrated, sappy fruit layered with enveloping chalky tannins. Linear and focused, the wine offers moderate acidity, creating a balanced structure with a long, mineral-driven, mouthwatering finish. \u003cb\u003eDrink Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2026 - 2033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe discreet Daniel Bouland took over the family estate in the 1980s and now cultivates around nine hectares of vineyards in Morgon, Chiroubles and the Côte de Brouilly. Most of these vineyards are planted with old vines, some dating back to 1926, as in the Les Delys cuvée. The three hectares of vineyards are farmed conventionally but with attentive work by hand-tying the goblets to protect them from sun and hail. Bouland employs whole-cluster fermentations lasting the better part of two weeks, followed by maturation for up to nine months in foudres or tanks, with only small dosages of SO2 added after malolactic fermentation. The wines are deliberately crafted with an intellectual focus, prioritizing the structural intricacies of the terroirs over sheer exuberance. 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The wine comes in at an even fourteen percent octane and offers up a very deep and refined, black fruity nose of sweet dark berries, cassis, a hint of pomegranate, espresso, bonfire, spit-roasted gamebird, a complex base of dark soil tones and a topnote of currant leaf. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and extremely elegant in profile for young Morgon, with a deep, old viney and sappy core of fruit, stunning soil signature and grip, fine-grained tannins and a long, complex and absolutely seamless finish. These ancient vines have produced such a perfectly balanced wine in 2023 that one might be tempted to drink it on the early side, but there is so much still here to unlock that it will border on a crime to open a bottle before it is eight or nine years of age! 2031-2075+. 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Most of these vineyards are planted with old vines, some dating back to 1926, as in the Les Delys cuvée. The three hectares of vineyards are farmed conventionally but with attentive work by hand-tying the goblets to protect them from sun and hail. Bouland employs whole-cluster fermentations lasting the better part of two weeks, followed by maturation for up to nine months in foudres or tanks, with only small dosages of SO2 added after malolactic fermentation. The wines are deliberately crafted with an intellectual focus, prioritizing the structural intricacies of the terroirs over sheer exuberance. 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The palate is infused with unstoppable velvety fruitiness and length of flavour rare for the region. Bouland admits that if he could find the grafting materials he needs, he would start to replant this ancient parcel—it yields too little juice for his liking. Just as well he can’t: this is one of the greatest single-vineyard wines in all of Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgon Cru Beaujolais","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41316773822598,"sku":"AVG-BOUL-MOR-DEL-23","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/bouland_Delys_VV_1926.png?v=1763914137"},{"product_id":"daniel-bouland-morgon-vv-corcelette-sable-2020","title":"Daniel Bouland Morgon VV Corcelette Sable 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94+ pts John Gilman - View from the Cellar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Boulands’ 2023 'Corcelette Sablé' Vieilles Vignes bottling is stunning. As I mentioned in my article on the domaine a year ago, these old vines are some of Daniel’s most venerable, as they were all planted in 1925! The 2023 version is gorgeous, offering up a deep and black fruity bouquet of dark berries, black cherries, violets, a touch of pomegranate, coffee bean, a touch of sweet stem tones, a gorgeous foundation of dark soil tones, just a whisper of fresh thyme and a topnote of distant bonfire. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, black fruity and old viney at the core, with superb mineral undertow and grip, fine-grained tannins and a long, complex and beautifully balanced finish. This is a stunning young wine! 2031-2075. (Mar\/Apr 2025)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e92pts Wine Advocate (2022 score, 2023 NYR)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe 2022 Morgon Corcelette Vieilles Vignes Sable offers up aromas of baked blackberries, prunes, lilac petals, brown spices, vine smoke and tinges of orange rind. The medium to full-bodied wine supports a layer of grilled purple fruits, evenly dispersed along the palate, with a firm backbone of chalky, coating tannins. Ripe acids infuse the wine with verve, accentuating the nuanced undertones of white pepper and sage, particularly evident on the finish. While already displaying great promise, this wine will benefit from a few more years of bottle aging to allow its various elements to fall into place. \u003cb\u003eDrink Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2024 - 2036\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe discreet Daniel Bouland took over the family estate in the 1980s and now cultivates around nine hectares of vineyards in Morgon, Chiroubles and the Côte de Brouilly. Most of these vineyards are planted with old vines, some dating back to 1926, as in the Les Delys cuvée. 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Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's perfectly balanced, with a vinous texture and a long, saline finish. Vinified in stainless steel, it was matured under cork and disgorged with a dosage of 4.1 grams per liter. While the 2013 and 2017 vintages were not produced, the 2018 vintage showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of this limited release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-ccdLe fIsIUx\"\u003eThis house in the commune of Avize (Côte des Blancs) produces bright, fresh and finely crafted Champagnes that truly impressed me. Olivier Bonville, who took over the family estate in 1996, has an exceptional ability to express the unique character of each commune and terroir, a testament to his meticulous work in the vineyard and the cellar. A strong advocate of aging Champagnes under cork for several years before release, Olivier ensures that the house’s Champagnes are always marked by their finesse, purity and tension, displaying elegance and refinement.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Garamond\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOger parcels: Les Noyerots and Les Rumigny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 years on the lees sur latte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 g\/L dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Tasting Note (2016): \u003c\/strong\u003e For me this was the most powerful of the 3 Pur we tasted, though you could argue I am splitting hairs to an extent. Med gold color here too. A thick, persistent mousse of tiny bubbles. Also a pronounced nose of red apples, lemons and limes and their rinds, an intriguing orange blossom note, the malo plays in the back more, a touch of biscuit here too. The palate has med+ acidity and body, the pronounced flavors sail into a long, fresh, mineral and fruit finish. Also outstanding, and this was tasted out of order as we asked to try it after Les Belle Voyes!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonville’s “Pur Oger,” from plantings in the Les Noyerots and Les Rumigny vineyards, showcases this cru’s generosity and roundness in comparison to the “Pur Mesnil”—a reflection of the richer topsoil to be found here. Like the “Pur Mesnil,” this spends five full years on its lees after alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel. 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The wine undergoes its malolactic fermentation in 228 litre French oak barrels and is then matured for twelve months. Before bottling, the wine matures for two months in a stainless steel tank. 25% new French oak is used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold text-red text-3xl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTN: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe nose is delicate with profound notes of red fruits, rose petals and black fruits. The palate is refined and delicate with some candied fruits going through to the finish with ample energy and freshness. It can be paired with charcuterie, charcoaled meat, a large array of cow’s milk cheese and roast poultry. 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Pass the peas and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epasse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etoutgrain\u003c\/em\u003e, please!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"smaller\"\u003e—\u003cem\u003eChris Santini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Producer: Domaine Robert Chevillon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrothers Bertrand and Denis Chevillon are the fifth generation managers of this property in Nuits-Saint-Georges, which means they work the vines and make the wines. Both brothers bring passion, experience, a tireless work ethic, and intensity to their work at the domaine. Tasting through their palate of Nuits-Saint-Georges\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epremier crus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a venerable tour of the appellation. Their Passetoutgrain, a blend of Pinot and Gamay, is a worthy introduction and their rare (two barrels made) Nuits-Saint-Georges Blanc is an exotic treasure that ages just as long as the domaine’s fabled reds. And their Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Chardonnay and Bourgogne Rouge are grown and vinified with the same care as their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epremier crus\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It has notes of leather and meat and felt surprisingly ripe despite the cooler year, but the longer and slow growing season ripened the grapes thoroughly to 14.5% alcohol. It matured in French oak barrels, one-third of them new, for 18 months. It was bottled in December 2021. 67,000 bottles produced.\u003cbr\u003eValenciso is one of the most reliable medium-size producers (150,000 bottles) from Rioja, combining modernity and tradition. In 2023, they celebrated their 25th anniversary—congratulations! That year, they also finished a project to reduce sulfites in their wines. 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