Product Description The Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2022 is a masterful expression of precision, elegance, and finesse, crafted with the utmost care from one of Switzerland's most renowned vineyards. With yields consistently low at just 1.5 tons per acre, this Pinot Noir represents the pinnacle of quality, produced in small quantities for exceptional depth and complexity. The hand-harvested grapes are fermented in custom-built, open-top wood fermenters, with 20% whole clusters to add nuance and structure. After fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barriques, where it spends 12 to 14 months maturing. The result is a full-bodied, delicate wine with harmonious balance and focused minerality. The nose is a sophisticated blend of ripe red berries, earth, and subtle spice, while the palate is rich and velvety, offering layers of complexity with every sip. The wine’s purity and balance are underscored by the subtle interplay between fruit, oak, and its distinctive mineral core. Bottled without fining or filtration, this Pinot Noir is a true reflection of the Gantenbein philosophy—minimal intervention, with the terroir taking centre stage. With time, this wine will continue to develop, offering an even deeper expression of its elegance and complexity. Maker Gantenbein Winery, established in 1982 in the village of Fläsch in Switzerland’s Grisons Rhine Valley, is a family-run estate with a reputation for producing wines that speak to precision, elegance, and minimal intervention. Founded by Daniel and Martha Gantenbein, the winery’s philosophy is grounded in the belief that great wines are made in the vineyard, not the cellar. From the outset, they chose to plant Burgundy clones, understanding that the quality of the vine is key to producing wines of exceptional depth and character. The Gantenbein team has always been committed to creating wines that express the purest form of the land, with yields intentionally kept low to ensure maximum concentration of flavour. Their winemaking is built on the natural flow of gravity, with no pumps or filters used, allowing the wines to retain the purity of the fruit and the character of the terroir. This hands-off approach to winemaking ensures that every bottle of Gantenbein wine is a true expression of the estate’s unique environment. Philosophy At Gantenbein, the philosophy is simple yet profound: let the vineyard speak. The estate operates with a minimal-intervention approach, where natural processes take the lead. The focus is on purity, balance, and restraint, ensuring that the wines are true to their terroir and reflective of the region’s unique qualities. By avoiding unnecessary intervention—such as filtration, fining, and over-manipulation in the cellar—Gantenbein crafts wines that allow the raw essence of the grape and the land to shine through. The wines at Gantenbein are built to last, structured by the integrity of the soil and the climate, not by artifice. Every decision in the winemaking process is guided by a deep respect for the natural world, allowing the wines to express the balance between power and subtlety, richness and finesse. The result is a collection of wines that are distinctively Swiss, refined, and unapologetically authentic. Tasting Notes Nose Complex and Elegant The nose reveals a sophisticated blend of ripe red berries, earth, and subtle spice. Hints of forest floor, violets, and crushed rocks add layers of complexity, creating a bouquet that is both inviting and refined. Palate Full-Bodied and Delicate On the palate, the Gantenbein Pinot Noir is rich and velvety, with a balance of fruit and structure. Flavours of dark cherry, raspberry, and black tea are interwoven with earthy notes and a touch of oak, creating a wine that is both complex and harmonious. The tannins are fine and well-integrated, providing a seamless mouthfeel. Finish Minerally and Long The finish is long and elegant, with a distinct mineral backbone and a subtle savoury quality that lingers on the palate. The wine’s purity and freshness shine through, making each sip feel like a new discovery. Reviews + Accolades: The 2022 Pinot Noir offers a fascinating, deep, pure, savory and flinty, quite ethereal bouquet of dark berries and Morello cherries. Remarkably pure yet intense on the palate, this is a dense, lush and spicy Pinot with fine tannins and a beautiful tartness and bitterness on the finish. This elegant, beautifully airy and finessed Pinot has great intensity and even more purity. There is a bridge to both the 2022 Chardonnay and even the 2022 Riesling. Tasted at the domaine in March 2024. - Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 98 Points

Product Description The Domaine Chanson Beaune Champimonts 1er Cru 2019 is a brilliant ruby-red wine that captures the essence of Beaune's finest terroirs. It opens with vibrant aromas of ripe cherries, peony, and subtle vanilla, creating a fragrant and inviting nose. The palate is dense and structured, with fine-grained tannins that frame the pure fruit character. It’s well-balanced, with great length and a beautiful finish that lingers with a harmonious mix of fruit and spice. This wine showcases the power and elegance that Beaune is known for, with a structure that will allow it to age gracefully. Best enjoyed from 2031 and onwards, the 2019 vintage promises to develop further depth and complexity with time. Maker Domaine Chanson, founded in 1750, is one of Burgundy's oldest and most respected producers, renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional wines from the heart of the region. With over 111 acres of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, the estate spans some of Burgundy's most prestigious terroirs, including Beaune, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Pommard. Since being acquired by the Bollinger family in 1999, Domaine Chanson has undergone extensive restoration, combining time-honoured winemaking traditions with cutting-edge techniques to craft wines of exceptional quality. The estate practices organic viticulture, ensuring that every bottle reflects the purity of the land. Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention, allowing each wine to showcase the distinctive characteristics of its terroir. The wines are crafted using state-of-the-art facilities, while maintaining a deep respect for history and tradition. Domaine Chanson’s commitment to quality has solidified its place as one of Burgundy’s top estates, producing wines that are as expressive as they are refined. Philosophy At Domaine Chanson, winemaking is rooted in a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. The estate is dedicated to preserving the natural expression of Burgundy’s terroir, using organic farming practices and minimal intervention in the cellar. This ensures that every wine is a true reflection of its origin, with a focus on balance, freshness, and complexity. Domaine Chanson’s philosophy is centred on sustainability, respect for the environment, and a commitment to quality at every stage of production. From vineyard to bottle, the wines are crafted with precision and care, allowing the character of each site to shine through. The estate’s approach is focused on creating wines that are both elegant and expressive, with an emphasis on showcasing the purest form of Burgundy’s diverse terroirs. Tasting Notes Nose Cherry, Peony, Vanilla Vibrant aromas of ripe cherries and peony, complemented by a light touch of vanilla, create a fresh and aromatic bouquet. Palate Dense, Pure, Balanced The palate reveals pure fruit flavours, with dense cherries and a touch of floral elegance. The texture is dense but balanced, with finely-grained tannins that give the wine its structure. Finish Fruity, Elegant, Long A long and elegant finish, with the fruit flavours lingering beautifully. The complexity builds as the wine evolves, making each sip more captivating than the last. Reviews + Accolades Here the nose is both spicier and fresher with its mix of red and dark currant, cassis and soft wood nuances. There is lovely delineation to the energetic middle weight flavors that exhibit more minerality on the balanced, linear and very firm finale. This should age gracefully and is a wine that will need at least 6 to 8 years first. Drink 2031+ - Burghound, 93 Points.

'The 2006 edition of this prestigious champagne is superb. Subtly complex and refined, with lovely brioche, patisserie and stone fruit characters, it's perfectly balanced with gorgeous flow in the mouth, growing across the palate to a lingering, dry finish.' - 97 Points. - Age, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2012, by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Bouchard Père et Fils, who have owned vineyards here since 1791, today own 2.32 hectares of this 9.39ha premier cru vineyard located at the most northern end of Beaune, right near the Savigny Les Beaune vineyard of the same name. This always well priced wine is typically medium bodied with discreet wood and can be enjoyed young.

POOLEY Cooinda Vale Oronsay Pinot Noir, Coal River Valley, Tasmania

Fermented with native yeasts and are then aged in French oak for 12 and 18 months. Then softly pumped into stainless steel tanks where they are blended and allowed to rest. Bottled with no filtration or fining.

Ata Rangi’s Kotinga Pinot Noir received its inaugural release with the 2020 vintage. The vineyard, established in 2001 on the edge of the Martinborough terrace, is a free-draining site planted to Dijon clones 115, 667, and 777. Kotinga is a high-energy wine that’s made to show off its bright fruits—cherry, currant, plum—supple tannins, and sleek, fluid acidity. Kotinga is fermented with indigenous yeasts and 40% whole bunches. After two to three weeks in tank, the wine is pressed, and malolactic fermentation is completed in oak. For 11 months, Kotinga is aged in very large 2280 litre foudre, rather than small barriques, to preserve the naturally bright character of Dijon clone pinot noir grown in gravelly soil.