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A. Et P. De Villaine Mercurey Les Montots 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.48
Displaying macerated cherry, kirsch, rose, earth and spice flavors, this ripe red is broad and firm yet silky, with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$78.95
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Alain Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne Rouge 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$69.98
87-89 This is almost always an excellent wine in the context of its place in the Burgundian hierarchy and 2020 is no...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$255.95
Elegant, floral, very pretty Charmes that beautifully expresses both the vintage and the terroir. Silky tannins,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$236.22
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$200.95
92-94 The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes was the only cuvée that had been racked since it had been very...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$305.88
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$329.95
92-94 The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes is superb, mingling aromas of orange rind, blackberries and...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$383.95
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Alain Hudelot-Noellat Chambolle Musigny 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$164.22
90-92 The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny Village, from the usual 11 parcels, has a tightly controlled red cherry and crushed...
Pinot Noir White Rhone Blend Xinomavro Pre-Arrival
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
The Rhone region of France has been producing superb quality white blended wines for centuries, and is a region highly respected and esteemed around the world, with plenty of New World countries keen to emulate the styles and techniques displayed by the historic wineries and skilled vintners of the area. The secret to the Rhone's success when it comes to blended white wines is the careful and expert selection of certain grape varietals, which each lend special features to the blended wine and bring balance and harmony to the bottle. Most commonly, blended white Rhone wines feature no more than two grapes of either the Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne or Grenache Blanc varietals, and are renowned for their exceptional flavors and highly aromatic, floral character.
Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.