This delightful Rosé sparkling wine comes from Burgundy. It is made of 80% Pinot Noir, and 20% Gamay Noir. The charming eye of the swan color comes from the addition of Pinot Noir to the wine when the lees are disgorged, following the traditional fermentation in the individual bottle, in the champagne method. On the palate it is very rich and fruity but just off-dry on the finish. The mousse is explosive, with a very creamy palate impression. It shows just a hint of the earthiness of a Pinot Noir from Burgundy. This is charming rosé, subtle and deligh... Read More » 

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This charming Chardonnay from the Macon comes from a small grower. Lionel Rhedon-Marin is a recent graduate of the College of Viticulture in the nearby village of Davaye, where Guffens trained. All of their young-vine fruit is sold in bulk to one of the better negociants, who is pleased to have it, since Lionel is such a careful grower. But their old-vine fruit, all over 45 years of age, is kept for the Domaine wine, which is charming and elegant. On the palate this is focused and bright, with a nice spicy note and lovely acidity, as well as some pret... Read More » 

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In a plentiful vintage, some vineyards in Burgundy produce more wine than they can legally sell. When they do, they declassify the overage as Vin de Table. This white Burgundy from the Mâcon falls into that category. It is actually 2008 Mâcon Villages, but the crop was large and the market softer, thanks to the weak dollar. Remember, if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and looks like a duck but sells for peanuts, who cares what they call it? (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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One of our favorite producers is Denis Barraud, who runs the Domaine des Nembrets. This cuvée comes from his estate vineyards on the slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, a giant basalt monolith, surrounded by complex and folded rocky, well-drained soils with limestone outcroppings. It is bright and fresh, generous and open, but shows a continuous thread of mineral and spice, with an attractive rich and lovely lemon-cream note. The hint of toasty oak and leesiness make it open and generous, and complement the focus of the wine. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgu... Read More » 

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We are directly importing several spectacular wines from a tiny domaine in the hills of Mâcon in a town called Vergisson. Denis Barraud has a tiny estate called Domaine des Nembrets. This Mâcon comes from his estate vineyards on the slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, a giant basalt monolith, surrounded by complex and folded rocky, well-drained soils with limestone outcroppings. Depending on the soil geology, a vineyard might be St. Veran, Pouilly Fuissé, or just Mâcon. But all are hand-picked, artisanal wines from one of the emerging talents in this part... Read More » 

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We are directly importing several spectacular wines from a tiny domaine in the hills of Mâcon in a town called Vergisson. Denis Barraud has a tiny estate called Domaine des Nembrets. This St. Veran comes from his estate vineyards on the slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, a giant basalt monolith, surrounded by complex and folded rocky, well-drained soils with limestone outcroppings. Depending on the soil geology, a vineyard might be St. Veran, Pouilly Fuissé, or just Macon Vergisson. His St. Veran is rich, and focused, with good length. Although very app... Read More » 

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Bright and cheerful, with very pretty red fruit notes, this is simply charming. Located near the border with Chassagne Montrachet, in the best area of Santenay, this is rather Volnay-like, with fine elegant structure, pretty red and black fruit notes, and a lovely open character. This is, quite simply, charming Pinot Noir with a profound sense of place. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 02/09) 

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Bright and earthy, with a long and elegant finish. Marconnets is on the border with Beaune, on the slope above Narbantons. This has a full mid-palate, with lots of fine tannins, and an elegant structure. It was vinified with partial stems, and will age beautifully, or be lovely now with an hour in the decanter. Dark berry fruit notes balance the earthy and structured nature of the wine. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 07/09) 

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In the heart of the Maconnais lies the village of Chardonnay, birthplace of the Chardonnay grape. From this village we bring you a crisp, unoaked chardonnay, with a creamy texture and a refreshing finish. This delightful white pairs well with chicken fish or lighter vegetable stir-frys. It can also be enjoyed as a reviving summer sipper. 

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Of the 2004s I have tried recently this was nothing short of truly impressive and lovely. Quite frankly, it's delicious and a terrific value. And at 30% off the original price, it won't be around for long. The focused black fruit notes are followed by a long and spicy finish. It is just starting to develop elegant secondary aromas, with some notes of sous bois. No trace of the dreaded "Green Meanies" in this wine! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 10/09) 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "One of the flagship wines of Louis Jadot, this wine comes from a s... Read More » 

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This has lovely fruit, and lots of charm. This is one of the real values in Burgundy today. This appellation is common to a number of villages, all situated in the Côte de Nuits region : Brochon, Fixin, Premeaux-Prissey, Corgoloin, Comblanchien. It is an interesting wine combining the different characteristics of the various "terroirs" : fairly soft and rich wines in the South to more tannic wines with a strong structure in the North. Pinot Noir is the only grape variety used for this appellation. 

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This delightful sparkling wine, made in Burgundy, in the traditional Champagne method, is composed of the traditional champagne varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. When grown on the limestone soils of the Cote Challonaise and the Cote de Beaune, these varietals produce a sparkling wine of brightness, with fine bubbles and a lovely finish. If you love champagne, but are trying to keep down costs (or simply enjoy it more often, without breaking the bank), this is one you must try. Only K&L's direct import can bring you a bottle-fermented, classic spar... Read More » 

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90-92 points Allen Meadows' Burghound: "Very mild reduction can't begin to suppress the elegant, airy and refined extract of red pinot fruit nose that merges seamlessly into rich and relatively full flavors that possess a supple mid-palate that firms up moderately on the sappy and mouth coating finish. This is pretty rather than truly profound though if it can add a bit more depth with time in bottle, that may change. For the moment however, this appears to possess very good to excellent potential." I didn't find the reductive notes that Burghound notic... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for other... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense aromas of mineral, wild berry and black currant mark this firm, tensile red. Its tannins are present and balanced by a sweetness midpalate. Fine, lingering aftertaste." (Bruce Sanderson, Web Only, 03/08) K&L's notes: This charming Pinot Noir comes from the village of Marsannay. It has bright cherry fruit, brambly notes of red and black fruits,and drinks very nicely today, although a few years in the cellar will tame it even more. Charming and bright, with a lovely nose and more structure and complexity than you might ... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for other... Read More » 

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This delightful Côte de Nuits-Villages displays the advantage of buying Burgundy from the less fashionable areas. It is rich, full bodied and has a long finish, with pronounced blackberry fruit notes. This is an extraordinary buy at this price. Although the wine comes from the village of Corgolin, it works with the supple and charming character of the vintage to produce a charming, rich wine for current drinking. It shows ripe fruit and lots of charm, along with a floral note. The finish has a note of black fruit and an interesting spice. This is a favo... Read More » 

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When you visit this vineyard, it is most impressive to see the gnarled 100-year-old vines in this vineyard. You can alwys tell a really ancient vine, for it shows where it was sawed through to shorten it so tractors could clear it, as the change from horses proceeded! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) Lucien Camus is one of the rising stars in the Côte de Beaune, making wine from vineyard holdings in Savigny-Les-Beaune, Pommard and Beaune. While many of the more famous names in the area have caused a stir by trying one experimental technique after a... Read More » 

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Allen Meadows writes: "This is also very ripe with hints of exotic fruit that includes mango and papaya that leads to big and impressively rich flavors brimming with dry extract and just as this starts to become a bit top heavy, firm acidity rides to the rescue on the solidly long finish. This is a powerful and concentrated villages wine that will drink well almost immediately." (Burghound, 07/08) Domaine Matrot is the exception to the rule in Burgundy. Here, there are two different labels, but only one winemaker and one wine, whatever the label says... 

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This Chardonnay, harvested by hand come from a vineyard situated on gravel soils and was aged in oak barrels for one year. It is a fleshy, robust, fine white, but also very fresh and bright. Do not hesitate to keep some on hand for drinking now and over the next 2 or 3 years. The fruit comes from Meursault and Puligny, but too far down the hill to legally get the appellation. It also contains some declassified village Meursault in the blend. 

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This concentrated and ripe Meursault shows classic nutty notes and a long finish. It is made by an extremely well-respected negociant, from their estate fruit. They had a bit too much wine in the present world economic slow-down, and offered it to Alain Corcia at a terrific price. And thanks to our direct import, we are able to offer it to you as an equally compelling bargain. Of course, we cannot tell you who made it, but there are clues on the label to assist you in figuring it out. 

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Allen Meadows writes: "A beautiful and completely classic Vosne nose features notably ripe black and blue fruit aromas nuanced by violet hints that can also be found on the sweet, fresh, pure and nicely intense middle weight flavors that are supported by equally ripe structural elements on the long and balanced finish. A lovely villages." (Burghound, 01/08) K&L's Notes: Made in a masculine style, with black fruit notes and nice spice notes. An approachable but still masculine style. Shows the influence of the Francois Freres toasty barrels, although... Read More » 

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Wine Specator picks this as a Top Value, writing: "This lively white has fine balance and attractive flavors of peach, legume and grapefruit. Full-bopdied and rich." (WS. 09/09) Our Notes: From two plots, one of which is a clay sub-soil, while the other has more limestone. The result is a pretty Macon with the richness on the plate you want, accompanied by the minerality you desire. Vines average 30 years of age, on south-east facing slopes. The Dupuis borthers plant grass in every second row, and have gone to Guyot pruning to reduce yields, and ferm... Read More » 

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Special Pricing, thanks to a special buy, on this terrific Estate-Bottled Pouilly Fuissé, which is ready to drink. 90 Points from Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light gold. Fresh pear, sweet butter, vanilla bean and nectarine aromas expand with air, picking up subtle anise and floral character. Pliant orchard fruit flavors are brightened by crisp minerality and gain weight on the finish. Leaves a strong tangerine quality in its wake." (Josh Reynolds, International Wine Cellar, 03/08) Allen Meadows writes: "Relatively subtle wood sets off the... Read More » 

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What an intriguing wine! The Valettes are known for the extensive barrel aging of their wines, which comes through quite distinctively in the 2001 "000". This has a heady bouquet redolent of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, with an undercurrent of lime and caramel that carry over to the palate. But what's so remarkable is that despite the secondary aromas on the nose, this wine is lively and fresh in the mouth, with hints of anise, delicate fruit and nuts awash in gorgeous bright acidity. A spectacular find. 

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A friend of the late Denis Mortet, he is styling his wines similarly to those from that famous estate. The Guyot family is one of the oldest in Marsannay-la-Côte, the village just north of Gevrey-Chambertin, and quality here has skyrocketed since Olivier Guyot began running the domaine in 1990. The estate today encompasses 15 hectares of vines in Marsannay and Gevrey-Chambertin, as well as small holdings in grands crus Clos-St-Denis and Clos de la Roche in Morey-St-Denis. Friendly and enthusiastic, Olivier is thoroughly committed to organic and biodynami... Read More » 

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Made by the small family domaine of Paul Chapelle & Ses fils, and imported by the wine maker's brother-in-law, this shows the quality some of the less-known producers are capable of. It comes from a lieu-dit called 'Malpoitiers', near Clos la Barre, on the Volnay side of the village. On the palates it shows lots of richness and good structure. Density, acidity and minerality combine to produce a toasty Meursault with lots of focus. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Wines) 

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Pretty cherry notes, with a lush mid-palate, followed by an interesting mineral note. Very rich and round on the palate, but not at all heavy. Charming wine from a great vintage, at great price! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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On the nose this incredible value offers black fruit and sweet spices aromas combined with the toasted notes coming from barrel maturation. The palate is round with silky tannins that express the maturity and quality of 2005. Impossibilty to beat at this price point. 

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Lovely and rich, this is delightful Pinot Noir from Moillard. They are now working with Pascal Marchand as their consulting winemaker, growing their grapes organically and biodynamically, and the quality has come up terrifically. (Ketih Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) The winery says: "The vineyard of the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits is on the plateau above the Cote de Nuits, at an altitude of 300 to 400 meters. The soil is stony and calcareous is perfect for soft fruits, such as blackcurrants, redcurrants, raspberries and, of course, grapes. The grape variety... Read More » 

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This comes from the border between the village of Premeaux and Comblanchien, from an extremely well-situated vineyard located next to Clos de Marechale, the very well-known Premier Cru Nuits St. George vineyard, whose wine sells for $90 or more per bottle. This has a very Nuits character, and is a delightful wine, with nice spice, a bit of structure and fairly prominent red fruit notes. It represents a terrific value. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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St-Veran comes from vineyards with more limestone than the Macon, and is always a bit richer on the palate. This is no exception, as it is richer and bigger than either of their Mâcons, with fresh apple and pear notes and lovely Chardonnay fruit character. (Ketih Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 06/09) 

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This Pernand Vergelesses comes from a vineyard just a stone's throw from Corton Charlemagne, and delivers a similar mineral-driven, focused character. It sees less than 10% new oak and no lees stirring, to preserve its freshness and character. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer). Allen Meadows writes: "This also displays mild oak toast on the otherwise pure and refined white flower, green fruit and subtly spiced nose that is in perfect keeping with the racy, pure and intense mineral-infused flavors that are not particularly complex but there is good ... Read More » 

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Allen Meadows writes: "Here the wood is extremely subtle, indeed almost invisible with the pretty white flower and pear suffused nose serving as the perfect introduction to round, pleasant and energetic flavors that possess moderate depth on the solidly long and notably dry finish. There is good underlying material here and as such my score offers the benefit of the doubt that this will add complexity with a year or two in bottle." (Burghound, 07/08) 

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Lovely, deep ruby red color. Soft dark fruit nose. Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a fresh wine, lively with silky tannins. Best drunk young in its primal youth. Can be laid down for 3 to 4 years. Serve with pork for a match that is both authentic and cost effective! 

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Bourgogne 'Joseph Faiveley' Pinot Noir is named in honor of current proprietor François Faiveley's great, great grandfather. Born in 1823, Joseph took over and greatly expanded the domaine which his father, Pierre, had founded in 1825. This represents a spectacular value in entry level red Burgundy, and is ready to drink now. 

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Allen Meadows writes: "This is a much more masculine wine with a restrained red and black fruit nose that is followed by frank, direct and delicious middle weight flavors that display almost no rusticity as well as more pinot character. I like the sense of concentration and finishing punch." Ripe, lovely, concentrated and drinking well now! If you are looking for a Burgundy with some heft, and density, try this one! 

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Very pretty red fruit notes are accompanied by a relatively soft palate impression, particularly for this terroir. Nice character, a memorable finish, and price that won't break the bank. What's not to like? 

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In this region, the best vineyards are the ones deignated for the highly-prized Pouilly Fuissé appelation. Here, the best sites, with the highest limestone content, produce wines of popise, and balnce, in the hands of the best winemakers. This shows all of that, including white flowers, an extremely pretty finish and a richness that is balanced by the focus and minerality. This is, quite simply, lovely., and extremely well-priced for an estate-grown, hand-harvested Pouilly-fuissé, thanks to our direct relationship with the grower. (Keith Wollenberg, ... Read More » 

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Sweeter and more supple than the Bourgogne, with round fruit, followed by some tannins at the finish. Nice black fruit notes. According to Robert Parker: "His wines are powerful, densely-colored, full-bodied examples of Nuits St.-Georges that might even be better if he bottled them sooner. Nevertheless, readers in search of intense, muscular, powerful, blockbuster red Burgundies should note that Chicotot delivers the goods." (08/95) 

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Sweet Spot Outstanding! and 93 points from Allen Meadows: "A discreet note of pain grillé frames a notably ripe but still exuberantly fresh nose of concentrated yet airy fruit that also runs just up the edge of being exotic without crossing over introduces superbly intense and gorgeously mineral flavors that possess a beguiling texture. The abundant sap coats the mouth and despite the density, this flavor profile is linear and crystalline on the understated finish. This is essentially a wine of finesse built on its minerality and the focus and harmony ar... Read More » 

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95 Points Wine Spectator: "Deep and brooding, this already seems to be closing up. Dense, with sweet black fruit, spicy oak, strapping tannins and vibrant acidity, in a modern style. Everything is in the right proportion. A red to cellar for 10 years. Best from 2015 through 2030." 92 points Steve Tanzer: "Good bright ruby. Musky aromas of blackberry, minerals, violet and dark chocolate. Densely packed, superripe and sweet, with brisk acidity giving energy to the black raspberry flavor. Fresh and impeccably balanced. This very suave, broad wine really co... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Elegant and firm, with red berry and red cherry flavors accented by violet. Nicely balanced, this should come together in two to three years. Best from 2010 through 2015. 90 cases imported." (11/08) At our recent staff tasting, this had opened quite nicely, with rich and sappy Vosne Romanée fruit on the mid-palate. Lovely, impressive and well-priced. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 10/09) 

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94 points and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "A whiff of chalk dust, along with a vanilla note, introduces this intense white. Flavors of peach, grapefruit and oak spice persist through the finish, with a mineral streak. Powerful and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste." 94 points from Allen Meadows: "The '06 is more obviously riper than the '07 with a complex, ripe and elegant mix of green apple, spice and minerality that complements perfectly the round, rich, detailed and stony flavors that possess ample mid-palate fat and superb dep... Read More » 

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The Craipillot vineyard lies just below Lavaux St. Jacques, and next to Champonnet. Clive Coates calls it 'the obscure (I have never seen an example) Craipillot'. Well, here is a rare chance to try this vineyard! The vines are from 75 to 100 years old, and the wine clearly reflects this. Focused, balanced and made in an entirely elegant style, this has a pretty cherry and strawberry nose. In contrast to some Gevreys which are highly extracted and dark, with fierce tannis, this is delicate, full of finesse and has a lovely finish and great integrity. 

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Chevalières is a single vineyard (lieu dit) Meursault which is always a bit softer and more open than their regular Meursault. Like all of their wines, it sees no new oak, but often gets a bit of one year old oak to help soften it a bit earlier. This is from a single vineyard, located high on the hill above the village in a bit cooler growing area, next to Meursault Tessons. It is one of the better sites among all the village-level vineyards in Meursault. 90(+?) points Stephen Tanzer: "Bright, pale yellow. Aromas of yellow peach, lime blossom and sto... Read More » 

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93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Longtime readers know that the Valettes are committed to the long-term barrel aging of their top wines, so they won't be surprised to learn that the 2001 Pouilly-Fuisse Clos Reyssie Reserve Particuliere was bottled in December, 2005 after 48 months in barrel. Its nuanced nose reveals fresh minerals, hints of butterscotch, notes of citrus juices, as well as a traces of rancio, the French term for the aromas of an aged wine. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and satin-textured, this fascinating wine offers ... Read More » 

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This fresh and unoaked Pinot Noir displays a deep and intense ruby-red color with purplish tints. Pure with aromas of black cherry, chocolate and licorice lead to palate impression of some structure with flavors of ripe pie cherries. The tannins are fresh and lively. Coming from 2007, it is lighter in character and fresh. 

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This family domaine produces some of the finest 'Grands vins de Terroir' in Chaintre (pop. 250) since five generations. Marie-Pierre and Olivier Larochette took over the family estate in 1992 and finished their new cellar in 1999. The manual harvest on the 7 hectares of the domain, traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques in Oak barrels, the elevage on 'lies' followed by 'batonnage' and the latest harvest possible brings a rare, complex, powerful and elegant Macon. This is how Chardonnay should taste. The wine is delicate in the best sense of the wor... Read More » 

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Lovely Chardonnay from the village of Chassagne. Includes some declassified village wine, as always. 

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