2009 Fontaine Gagnard

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard has some of the finest and most impressive vineyard holdings within Chassagne-Montrachet including parcels of Batard-Montrachet, Criots-Batard-Montrachet and Montrachet. The domaine is without doubt one of the most important producers in the region, producing a superb array of wines from the incredible value Bourgogne blanc and rouge through to Grand Cru, with an impressive number of premier cru's.

2009 Gros Frere et Soeur

The 2009 Gros F & S wines, according to Bernard Gros, were made from almost perfect grapes that achieved a minimum of 13% ripeness. The wines from this exciting estate are always in a generous, full aromatic and flavorsome style. Bernard likes generosity in his wines.

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Poderi Aldo Conterno 2006 Barolo's

Aldo Conterno is one of what is perhaps Barolo's premier winemaking dynasty. His father was Giacomo Conterno, one of the stalwarts of the region, but rather than join his brother, Giovanni, in the running of the family estate, Aldo struck out on his own in 1969. There is a strong contrast between the two men; Giovanni is staunchly traditionalist, and continues to turn out benchmark Barolo under the Giacomo Conterno label, whereas Aldo is a more affable character, well known, liked and respected in the region. His wines are fine examples of the Nebbiolo grape, and although they differ in style from those of his brother, it would be wrong to describe them as anything other than traditional Barolo.- Chris Kissak, The Wine Doctor

 

 

Domaine Robert Chevillon 2008
“There is no bigger name in the village than that of Robert Chevillon, who is nearly universally recognized as the finest producer in Nuits St. Georges today.” John Gilman

 

Domaine Roulot 2008
Jean-Marc has great talent. There is no exaggerated use of wood here, and over the last decade he has moved from bottling after 12 months to 18 months. The wines are even more terrior expressive as a result, and are very pure and elegant. Clive Coates MW, The Wines of Burgundy


Beaucastel 2007
Chateau Beaucastel is regarded as one of the greatest estates of the Southern Rhone. "I have been visiting this estate for nearly thirty years, and over that time I have seen all the elements of what makes wines great – an incredible respect for the vineyards, a conscientious, uncompromising work ethic, and extraordinary passion for gentle handling of fruit from their sites." Robert Parker


Domaine Charvin 2008
"I always find Charvin's wines come closest to those of Chateau Rayas, although the Charvin cuvees are slightly more concentrated." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate,October 2010

 

Clos St-Jean 2008
The super cuvees are highly sought after every year, but more so now after both receiving 100 points from Robert Parker for the exceptional 2007 vintage. Following on, their 2008s have produced (yet again) outstanding results....

 

 

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2008

 

 

J.L. Chave Offer
"One of my favorite true and authentic vignerons to visit is the Chave family, located in the tiny, one-horse village of Mauves, just south of Tournon...." ROBERT PARKER