Aromas of black raspberry, forest floor and cedar are followed by flavours of pomegranate, cocoa and rich earth. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and refined tannins. 100% Pinot Noir Over 30 years of experience working with chardonnay and pinot noir have established La Crema as a winery of consistent quality. La Crema produces wines from top cool-climate appellations to include; Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Monterey and most recently Willamette. The unifying factors of all these sites are their cool, windy climates and marine-based soils. La Crema's vineyards are all harvested by hand in the cooler morning hours. The winemaking techniques are primarily traditional with modern enhancements to ensure that the wines are true to both the variety and the terroir. Chardonnays are whole-cluster pressed and fermented and aged in French oak on the lees with bi-monthly battonage to add texture and complexity. The Pinot Noirs are cold soaked for five to eight days before fermentation in small, open-top fermenters and aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels. As with the Chardonnay, La Crema's Pinot Noirs are pure, accurate and reflective of their origin. Outstanding vineyard sources, limited yields and artisanal wine making produce wines that receive high acclaim.

Domaine Armand Rousseau is a highly esteemed producer of top-quality red Burgundy, renowned for labels such as Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin. The estate's ownership of 5.5 acres of the prestigious Premier Cru vineyard, Clos des Ruchottes, is a testament to the quality of their wines. The grapes undergo meticulous sorting and a cool maceration before being aged in barrel for 18-24 months. Armand Rousseau wines are bottled unfiltered, allowing the full expression of the terroir to shine through. These wines are highly coveted by collectors and investors due to their limited annual production of just 65,000 bottles. Burgundy is a highly respected wine region in east-central France, known for producing top-quality red and white wines. The region is home to famous producers such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Leroy. Burgundy's wines are some of the most prestigious in the world, with Grand Cru-designated vineyards being an essential marker for quality. The Côte d'Or is home to many of these Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines, including the Côte de Nuits and Gevrey-Chambertin. These wines are known for being finessed, earthy and age-worthy, making them highly desirable among fine wine investors and collectors. The Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Premier Cru 2020 is a wine that effortlessly combines power and elegance. The aromas of ripe black fruits, black cherries, spices and subtle woody notes create an unforgettable sensory experience. The velvety texture and tannic structure of this wine leave a lasting impression, making you crave more. The flavour profile is slightly riper, with the essence of black cherry and poached plum complemented by an array of spice, floral, earth and wood nuances. The medium-weight plus flavours are both elegant and bold, with a striking intensity and minerality that culminates in a powerful, focused and incredibly long finish. The harmony and balance of this wine are impressive and it is expected to age gracefully for several decades. Overall, the Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Premier Cru 2020 is a standout among Premier Cru wines. Its unique terroir and meticulous winemaking process make it a must-try for any Burgundy enthusiast. This wine is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates and is guaranteed to become a treasured addition to any collection.

With its distinctive East meets West blue and gold 1932-designed label, Rousseaus Chambertin is one of Burgundys and the worlds greatest and most sought after wines. With 2.56ha of Chambertin acquired at various times since the 1920s Rousseau is the largest owner of this historic 12.90 ha Grand Cru that lies between Latricieres Chambertin to the south and Clos de Bèze to the north at between 275-300 metres. Along with Rousseaus equally mesmerizing Clos de Bèze, the Chambertin is always amongst the best and most long-lived wines of any vintage and even when young you barely notice the 100% new wood given its power and complexity.

The Bouley family can trace their winemaking lineage back to the early 14th century and Jean-Marc took over the family domaine in 1985 after the death of his father. Today the estate spans 12 hectares in Volnay, Pommard and Beaune. Since 2006 winemaking is carried out by his son Thomas, who returned to France after vintages in Oregon and Felton Road in New Zealand. These are wines that bridge the gap between traditional Burgundy & the New World, showing superb transparency of terroir, superb purity and fruit density throughout their length.

Red fruit aromas in the red cherry and redcurrant spectrum carry through onto the palate.

Jacques Seysses started Domaine Dujac in 1968. He was not born in Burgundy, but winemaking is his true vocation. His love for wine comes from his father, a gourmet with a passion for fine wines. Even as a young boy, Jacques would meet the greatest winegrowers of the time in the company of his father. At the age of 25, after a few years working for the family-owned biscuit manufacturing company, he decided to move on from the business world. During the 1966 and 1967 harvests, he learned winemaking with Gérard Potel at the Domaine de la Pousse d'Or in Volnay. In 1968, he bought the Domaine Graillet in Morey-Saint-Denis, which he renamed Domaine Dujac (a pun on his first name, meaning the Estate that Jacques owns). In 1973, he married Rosalind, who quickly became a key member of the team. Domaine Dujac in Burgundy was acquired by Jacques Seysses in 1967. The domaine in Morey-St-Denis had 4 hectares of vineyards and he has subsequently built it up to 11.5 hectares. Domaine Dujac now includes holdings in Clos de la Roche, Clos St-Denis, Bonnes-Mares, Echézeaux and Charmes-Chambertin . "Use knowledge and technology to counter accidents - for example, bad weather - but, if all is going well, don't interfere," says Seysses and this principle guides much of what happens in the vineyards and the cellars. Dujac wines are neither filtered nor fined and all of his premiers and grands crus are aged in 100% new oak. These are wines of the very highest order. The first vintage, 1968, was one of the worst years on record so the wines were sold off in bulk, but 1969 was an entirely different matter, putting the domaine firmly on the map. In 1973 Jacques married Rosalind Boswell, a Californian girl who came to work the vintage and stayed for life. The first two of their three children, Jeremy (born 1975), Alec (1977) and Paul (1980) are now involved in the business, as is Jeremy’s wife Diana, also Californian, and a trained oenologist. In 2000 Jeremy Seysses also inaugurated, with his father, a small scale negociant business known as Dujac Fils et Père. The domaine has expanded over the years as additional parcels of vineyard became available, culminating in the acquisition of some exceptional vineyards from Domaine Thomas-Moillard in 2005. In 1987 the domaine moved to lutte raisonée, the reasoned application of treatments, and from 2001 to organic farming. Today 75% of the domaine, including all premier and grand cru vineyards, is farmed organically with experiments also along biodynamic lines. Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru comes from the following lieu-dit - Les Millandes, Les Charrières, Les Ruchots and Les Sorbès all surround the village of Morey-Saint-Denis. These undulating sites sit around 266-270m above sea level with a vast diversity of limestone, clay, sand. Les Ruchots is perhaps the most fascinating with its rich in flint-like chert nodules (chailles). In the western part, the reddish-brown soil contains ochre-coloured limestone fragments, rich in rounded grains, and debris from ancient marine organisms. As for the winemaking Jacques Seysses is a leading advocate of including stems in the fermentation process, as much so as to avoid bruising the grapes during the de-stemming process as for a desire to include the stems themselves. However each vintage is treated according to its merits and the ripeness of the stems. The cellars in Morey St Denis have been extended in recent years to improve cellaring conditions. The barrels can now be kept at a cooler ambient temperature, enabling the malolactic fermentation to happen later and for the wines to be racked less frequently. Nose - Dark Berries, Orange Rind, Baking Chocolate Brightly perfumed, dark forest berries, and sweet baking spices. Palate - Fine Depth, Tense, Brooding Medium to full, generous and fleshy, it's layered and textural, lively acids and a perfumed finish. Finish - Fine, Long, Lifted Tannins are sweet, building but fine, a rose inflected finish.

Yabby Lake's 'no expense spared' approach to viticulture and winemaking, is amply demonstrated in this super Pinot; fresh and fruity with secondary nuances, will please all Pinot lovers on a budget.