Product Description The Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Chablis Le Bas de Chapelot 2022 is a testament to the purity and intensity of Chablis, showcasing both the meticulous farming and minimal intervention approach of this talented winemaking duo. The fruit, sourced from a prime location just beneath the prestigious 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, undergoes organic and sustainable practices to produce a wine that’s both energetic and complex. The 2022 vintage, marked by an early ripening of fruit and intense aromas, exhibits an enticing peachy and nectarine nose. The wine offers a harmonious balance of fresh citrus, white peach, and a subtle touch of spice, culminating in a finish that is pure, elegant, and mouthwatering. With its chalky minerality and vibrant acidity, this Chablis stands out as a wine of notable depth and finesse, effortlessly displaying its terroir. Pairs well with shellfish, oysters, sushi and fresh seafood. Organic, Biodynamic Maker Domaine Eleni & Edouard Vocoret is the continuation of a storied Chablis winemaking tradition dating back to the 19th century. Founded by Edouard Vocoret, who took over three hectares from his family’s renowned estate, the domaine focuses on small-scale, high-quality production. Edouard and his wife, Eleni, are committed to producing wines that express the unique characteristics of their Chablis vineyards. Since converting their vineyards to organic farming and adopting biodynamic practices, the Vocorets have gained recognition for crafting wines that reflect the purity and intensity of the region’s terroir. With a focus on sustainable farming, the couple produces wines that are a true expression of their deep-rooted connection to Chablis. Philosophy The Vocoret philosophy is grounded in producing wines that authentically reflect the unique terroir of Chablis. The couple’s commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention ensures that their wines are a true expression of their vineyards, showcasing the natural balance of the region. By embracing biodynamic practices and focusing on healthy fruit, the Vocorets enhance the complexity and purity of their wines. The couple’s philosophy extends beyond winemaking to environmental sustainability, preserving the land for future generations while crafting wines of exceptional character, intensity, and elegance. Tasting Notes Nose Peachy & Mineral The nose opens with an inviting bouquet of peach, nectarine, and floral notes, underpinned by the distinctive minerality that defines Chablis. Palate Citrus & Freshness On the palate, the wine is fresh and well-balanced, with vibrant flavors of grapefruit, white peach, and a touch of spice, creating a lively and full mouthfeel. Finish Pure & Elegant The finish is clean and elegant, marked by a subtle spice and a touch of citrus zest, with lingering minerality and freshness that is characteristic of Chablis.

The fall of communism in Hungary saw many new beginnings, and one of note for wine lovers was the formation of The Royal Tokaji Company by wine-writer Hugh Johnson, and a consortium of foreign investors with the sole vision of revitalising the magnificent sweet wines of Hungary. The Royal Tokaji Company today is a benchmark for the noble wines of the region, from their 3 Puttonyos wines at around 60-90 grams per litre of residual sugar through to the intense Essencia at 450-850 grams, they are wines that offer the drinker a unique insight to one of the great wine styles of the world. Fine quality Aszú berries with good structure and perfect botrytis were macerated in fermenting must for two days. After pressing and finishing fermentation the wines were filled into 300 and 500 litre Hungarian oak casks in our extensive, deep, underground cellars to mature for over two years. The final blends were carefully crafted in the spring of 2020. Bottled at 189 grams of residual sugar per litre. Rich intense nose with hints of orange peel and spice. Very fine and elegant wine, full-flavoured with vibrant acidity, citrus and peach on the palate with a long, balanced finish. Summer was hot, so we began the Aszú berry harvest in early September and continued to pick steadily in the ideal autumn weather. In particular October provided three textbook weeks for the development of fine quality Aszú, with day after day of early morning mists, afternoon sunshine and drying winds. The Aszú wines show great structure, plenty of botrytis, depth and freshness with excellent complexity, all attributes of long ageing potential.

The Kevin John Chardonnay is Cullens flagship white from their biodynamic vineyards. A refined and elegant style brimming with white peach and citrus, showing bakery nutty complexity and deft oak integration. The wine is named in honour of Vanya Cullens father, the late Kevin John Cullen. Grapes are harvested on a flower or fruit day and whole-bunch pressed to obtain the highest quality juice. It is then barrel fermented with native yeasts in French oak barriques and matured for approximately 7 months in one- third new and two-thirds seasoned oak barrels.