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The village of Pommard is situated between Volnay to the South and Beaune to the North. Pommard is on a slope, between 240 and 380 metres, facing east or south-east. Pommard can only be red. There is no grand cru wines. The calcareous clay soil gives Pommard some quite original qualities: a lot of colour, deep red black, intense and pungent bouquet of blackcurrants, musk and game meat

Pegasus Bay have about a dozen different clones of Pinot Noir. With their original plantings, these grow intermingled throughout the various blocks. The vines, many of which are nearly 30 years old and on their own roots, grow on a series of north facing, gradually descending terraces. Traditional Burgundian winemaking methods are used. Bright ruby colour. Its generous aromas and flavours dark cherries, blackberries, raspberries and mulberries, suffused with chocolate mocha and spice. There is an underlying savoury character, suggesting grilled meats and mushrooms with a hint of black olive tapenade. It is seductively light on entry but rapidly expands on the palate to become rich and mouth filling, while retaining elegance and poise. Silky tannins help draw out its lingering aftertaste.

Gevrey-Chambertin is a wine with a beautiful, bright ruby colour intensely fruity on the nose. The aromas are reminiscent of black cherry, wild blackberry and licorice. The woody character is subtle and marries delicately with the other aromas. As the wine evolves, there are more complex notes such as mild spice, nutmeg and leather

Fine-boned and elegant, this Volnay shows the delicacy and lightness of touch for which the commune is renowned. Nicolas Rossignols low-interventionist winemaking philosophy ensures the full potential of the fruit and the commune is consistently expressed in the final wine.

DOMAINE DE CHATEAU DE MEURSAULT 1er Cru Clos de Chenes , Volnay

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's. Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.

How well do you know your shiraz? Taste four shiraz from different wine regions with this blind-tasting dinner challenge. Learn about the differences in terroir between regions in a fun and educational way. Includes: 4 covered bottles of wine (750mL each) - Lake Doctor - Langhorne Creek - Hills Are Alive - Adelaide Hills - Chocolate Factory - McLaren Vale - Baron Von Nemesis - Barossa 10 Placemats - tasting notes and answer sheet What you'll need: Pen/Pencil Wine Glasses 4-10 friends!

A Volnay of true beauty, the wine is rosy, effusive, lifted and exceedingly beautiful in its aromatic volume