Domaine Lignier-Michelot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
The Lignier family have deep roots in the village of Morey Saint Denis and own 10.5 hectares of some of the very best vineyard sites in this village, and also in the 2 neighbouring villages Chambolle Musigny and Gevrey Chambertin. Virgile’s father and grand-father had always produced wine and sold it to negotiants until Virgile started working with his father in the early 1990’s and he decided to sell the wines himself. Now with almost 20 vintages of experience Virgile has moved the domaine to fully organic viticulture and is producing what many believe to be the best wines of this prestigious village.
Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens
Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley is a prestigious winery located in the heart of Burgundy, France, with a long-standing history of winemaking that dates back to the early 14th century. In 1985, Jean-Marc Bouley took over the family winery after his father's passing. Today, the estate spans over 12 hectares and boasts vineyards in Volnay, Pommard, and Beaune. After gaining experience in Oregon and New Zealand's Felton Road, Thomas Bouley, Jean-Marc's son, assumed the winemaking responsibilities in 2006. The estate is renowned for producing wines that exhibit exceptional transparency of terroir, purity, and fruit density, harmonizing the traditional Burgundy wine style with the New World wine style. The winery follows a philosophy of honouring the terroir by allowing it to express itself fully in the wines. The vineyards are meticulously tended, and the grapes are hand-picked to ensure the highest quality. The winemaking process is gentle and non-intrusive, allowing the wines to convey the unique character of the terroir. Pommard is a renowned wine village located in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The village is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir wines in the world. Jean-Marc Bouley's Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens 2017 is a remarkable red wine that exemplifies the quality and distinctiveness of one of Pommard's most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. The wine is crafted using traditional winemaking methods that aim to showcase the unique character of the terroir. Its deep ruby hue and intricate bouquet of ripe black fruits, such as black cherries, blackberries, and currants are accompanied by hints of spice, earth, and a subtle touch of oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with firm tannins that provide a solid structure. It's a well-balanced and sophisticated wine that offers rich flavours of dark fruit, spices, and a touch of minerality. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a pleasant aftertaste that lingers on the palate. Overall, the Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens 2017 is an exceptional wine that perfectly reflects the unique terroir of Pommard and the Bouley family's dedication to producing outstanding Pinot Noir wines. This highly sought-after wine is coveted by collectors and wine enthusiasts alike, and it has excellent potential to age beautifully for many years to come.
Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers
Product Information: A father and son operation Domaine Jean-Marc and Thomas Bouley are considered by many to be one of the rising stars of the Côte de-Beaune. Within the Pommard appellation, which boasts 28 Premier Crus, Les Fremiers lies just below the famed Les Rugiens. Pommard is often associated to a stereotype of muscularity and power, but the best examples such as Les Fremiers have a more ethereal and weightless profile. This dichotomy is eloquently captured in the words of French poet Victor Hugo, who likened it to "night in combat with day." The 2021 Les Fremiers unwinds in the glass revealing aromas of dark berries, rose petals, orange zest and exotic spices. The wine is full-bodied, supple and layered with spice and intrigue. Fremiers is a 1er cru just below the famed climat of Rugien-Bas, more structured, still elegant. Maker: Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley is a prestigious winery located in the heart of Burgundy, France, with a long-standing history of winemaking that dates back to the early 14th century. In 1985, Jean-Marc Bouley took over the family winery after his father's passing. Today, the estate spans over 12 hectares and boasts vineyards in Volnay, Pommard, and Beaune. After gaining experience in Oregon and New Zealand's Felton Road, Thomas Bouley, Jean-Marc's son, assumed the winemaking responsibilities in 2006. The estate is renowned for producing wines that exhibit exceptional transparency of terroir, purity, and fruit density, harmonising the traditional Burgundy wine style with the New World wine style. Philosophy: The winery follows a philosophy of honouring the terroir by allowing it to express itself fully in the wines. The vineyards are meticulously tended, and the grapes are hand-picked to ensure the highest quality. The winemaking process is gentle and non-intrusive, allowing the wines to convey the unique character of the terroir. Pommard is a renowned wine village located in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The village is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir wines in the world. Crafted from Pinot Noir vines aged between 30 and 70 years old, the 'Les Rugiens' vineyard in the Pommard 1er Cru appellation epitomizes the essence of its terroir. Situated on a chalky-clay soil with rocky substrates in Pommard's middle slope, benefiting from a favourable Southeast exposure. Cultivated sustainably without weedkillers or chemical fertilisers, the grapes are harvested by hand and manually table sorted. Fermentation takes place in open vats for three weeks, the wine undergoes a 20-month ageing process in oak barrels, with 50% new oak, building layers of complexity and structure. Bottled at the Domain. This wine showcases the harmony between vine age, terroir expression, and meticulous winemaking, resulting in a red wine of exceptional depth, minerality, and subtle oak influence—a solid representation of Pommard. Nose - Dark Berries, Rose Petals, Orange Zest Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, rose petals, orange zest and exotic spices. Palate - Velvety, Deep, Concentrated The wine is full-bodied, supple and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a deep, concentrated mid-palate. Finish - Seamless, Perfume Finish A long, perfumed finish. Seamless and complete.
Domaine Dujac Morey-St-Denis Pinot Noir
Domaine Dujac has always held a dear spot in Australian hearts. Established in 1967 with an inaugural release in the disastrous 1968 vintage, the estate has incorporated a slew of increasingly prestigious holdings over the years, while becoming a home-away-from home for many Australian trainees, some among our most illustrious craftspeople. Its forward-thinking, international air-a rarity in what can be a sternly parochial region-is manifest in the Domaine’s full embrace of organic viticulture. Like DRC, Dujac is a strong advocate of the inclusion of whole-bunches in the fermentations, although the approach is more flexible than in the past depending on the degree of lignification. Among Burgundy’s upper tier, the Morey Saint Denis is benchmark: plump, succulent and more Chambolle red fruited than Gevrey-meaty.
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Les Forts de Latour Pauillac
Les Forts de Latour is the wonderful second label of the famous Château Latour of Pauillac. Les Forts lacks none of the legendary power and concentration of its elder brother although it is approachable at a much earlier age. Rich Cabernet influence dominates this wine that comes from Latour fruit that doesn't make the grand vin as well as the younger vine material. The 2009 is considered one of the truly great vintages in living memory and it is in these years that secondary wines like this Forst de Latour really shine. Value and pedigree all wrapped in one package!