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Pinot Noir

While we continue to expand our collection of Burgundies, more and more new-world winemakers are coming to terms with this challenging variety. Australians have identified Geelong, the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria as suited to premium Pinot Noir. More recently, Tasmania has shot up the ranks. Mount Mary, Farr Rising and Tolpuddle are names to seek out. New Zealand is also producing some compelling, full bodied wines. Look for regions like Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago.

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2018 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Chambolle-Musigny Les Clos de l'Orme

Burgundy, FRANCE
$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Moderately firm reduction presently blocks an evaluation of the nose. Otherwise there is good intensity and salinity to the sleekly textured and beautifully well-detailed flavors that display excellent length on the firm, focused and youthfully austere finish. Patience strongly suggested.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

Aromas of ripe cherries and blackberries, complemented by notions of rose petals, violets and musky spices preface the 2018 Chambolle Musigny Clos de l'Orme, a medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered wine that's multidimensional, concentration and gourmand while remaining lively and beautifully defined. This is an exquisite Chambolle.
91-93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2020)

The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Clos de l'Orme has a very intense nose compared to Cathiard’s other village cuvées, featuring black cherries, cassis and light blueberry aromas that are supremely well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and wonderful bead of acidity. It tightens up toward the finish, indicative of a wine that is determined to give two decades of pleasure. Just a wonderful Chambolle-Musigny.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2016 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits Saint Georges Aux Murgers 1er Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$430. 00
Bottle
$5160.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers has a precise bouquet, tightly wound at the moment with black cherry, boysenberry and cold stone aromas, much more backward than the Aux Thorey. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, tightly knit and focused, tensile with a precise, quite pointed, sorbet-fresh finish. There is something clockwork about this Murgers—every component synchronized the other.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #234 (Dec 2017)

There is enough reduction to render the nose difficult to evaluate though it does seem ripe. Otherwise the restrained medium weight flavors possess excellent structural ripeness as well as fine size, weight and power on the intense, harmonious and mouth coating finish. This concentrated effort is a classic Murgers of muscle and power but no rusticity.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2016 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Vosne Romanee

Burgundy, FRANCE
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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One-third of the 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village was lost to mildew this year and what survived is raised in 50% new oak. It has a very pure and suave bouquet: precise red berry fruit, sous-bois and cold slate-like aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannin, clean and fresh with a gorgeous blood orange note that enlivens the tensile red cherry and strawberry fruit on the finish. There is impressive substance to this village cru.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #234 (Dec 2017)

A lightly spiced nose of ripe red currant, plum and violet is trimmed in just enough wood to mention. The caressing middle weight flavors are blessed with an abundance of dry extract that imparts a sleek and seductive mouthfeel as well as buffers the moderately firm tannic spine. I like the balance and this should drink well after only a few years of bottle age.
88-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2017 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Vosne Romanee Les Suchots 1er Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$730. 00
Bottle
$8760.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

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The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru, matured in 57% new oak (Sébastien Cathiard and I did the math!), has a slight reduction on the nose, but underneath lies tightly coiled brambly red fruit mixed with stony, almost flinty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth entry, and silky from start to finish, offering candied red berry fruit laced with blood orange and a hint of soy. Very harmonious and long, this is an accomplished Les Suchots for long-term aging.
93-95 Points
Neal martin - Vinous

A whisper of wood can be found on the very ripe and beautifully layered array of red currant, Asian-style tea, lavender and violet aromas. The medium-bodied flavors are rich, intense and relatively robust with excellent depth and drive on the austere, backward and strikingly long finish. This beauty possesses outstanding potential but patience is indisputably required.
91-93 Points
Burghound.com

Bursting from the glass with lavish aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and cassis that mingle with nuances of smoked duck and rich soil, the 2017 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots is full-bodied, broad and dramatic, with a fleshy attack, considerable depth and volume at the core, and a long, succulent finish. This is an immensely seductive Suchots.
92-94 Points
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate

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2016 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits Saint Georges Aux Thorey 1er Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$380. 00
Bottle
$4560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Around 25% of the production was lost because of frost with respect to Cathiard’s 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey. It has an extremely floral bouquet loaded with crushed violets, so Vosne-Romanée like in style. Very ostentatious! The palate is medium-bodied with black cherries and blueberry fruit, strict tannin underneath that segue into with a sustained, peppery and quite penetrating finish. Maybe the showiest of Sebastien's wines from barrel, but you know that this is going to give so much joy once in bottle.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #234 (Dec 2017)

A subtly spiced array speaks of ultra-fresh aromas of dark currant, violet, plum and soft earth wisps. The mid-palate of the middle weight flavors is deceptively pliant because as the lingering and lightly stony and rustic finish sits on the palate the supporting tannins become more evident. I very much like the depth and persistence though note that this will require a few years of aging.
90-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2017 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Chambolle Musigny Les Clos de l'Orme

Burgundy, FRANCE
$260. 00
Bottle
$3120.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Clos de l’Orme, matured in 50% new oak, has an elegant, expressive bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and sous-bois aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, and quite tight at the moment, perhaps just needing a little flesh to come through on the finish.
89-91 Points
Neal Martin - Vinous

Here there is no reductive funk with its expressive and high-toned nose of essence of red cherry, raspberry and a whiff of herbal tea. The cool, sleek and detailed flavors possess a lacy texture before culminating in a seductive, stony and youthfully austere finale. This is, at least today, the best of the Cathiard villages level wines and a wine that should ample repay mid-term cellaring.
89-92 Points
Burghound.com

The 2017 Chambolle Musigny Clos de l'Orme wafts from the glass with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, pomegranate and rose petals, deftly framed with a judicious touch of new oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb concentration and a fleshy but crystalline core of fruit that's striking for its purity and lift, concluding with a long finish.
90-92 Points
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate

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2017 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey

Burgundy, FRANCE
$420. 00
Bottle
$5040.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Thorey 1er Cru, which is matured in 55% new oak, has a very detailed bouquet of tensile black cherry and light cassis fruit, the mineral component becoming more expressive with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with broody black cherry and boysenberry fruit, a strong saline influence here and an oyster-shell-tinged finish. It will need several years bottle age but will be worth the wait.
91-93 Points
Neal Martin - Vinous

An equally pure, cool and restrained nose offers an appealingly spicy array of red currant, cherry and soft earth nuances. Like most of the wines in the range, the mouthfeel of the energetic medium weight flavors is wonderfully refined while possessing excellent complexity on the balanced and youthfully austere finale. Lovely stuff fashioned in an understated style.
90-92 Points
Burghound.com

The 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey offers up a lovely bouquet of cassis, blackberries, warm spices, licorice and peony. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb concentration and an earthier, chewier profile than the Murgers this year—despite the finesse of its tannins.
91-93 Points
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate

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2017 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$2500. 00
Bottle
$30000.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, two new barrels out of three in total, has a very refined, supremely focused bouquet of perfumed scents of black cherries, strawberry pastilles and subtle orange blossom aromas. The medium-bodied palate is extremely precise and detailed, with very fine tannin and transparent mineralité toward the finish (as if you can feel the "bones" of this R.S.V.). Sensual and intellectual to boot.
95-97 Points
Neal Martin - Vinous

An exuberantly fresh if restrained nose offers up a panoply of spice elements to the primarily red berry fruit aromas that display additional breadth with hints of orange pekoe tea, lavender and a whisper of sandalwood. The lacy yet concentrated middle weight flavors possess a highly refined mouthfeel and first-rate complexity on the balanced and wonderfully persistent if youthfully austere finish. Like the Malconsorts, this is gorgeous but it is also very clearly built for long-term cellaring.
93-96 Points
Burghound.com

One of the wines of the vintage, the 2017 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with a stunning bouquet of plums, raspberries, dark chocolate, Asian spice, rose petals and rich soil tones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, enveloping and multidimensional, with stunning concentration and depth at the core, its ample chassis of fine, satiny tannins entirely cloaked in succulent fruit, its finish long and delineated. This is a stunning wine that entirely transcends the limitation of the year.
95-97 Points
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate

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2017 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru is matured in 62% new oak and underwent a slightly later malolactic fermentation than the other cuvées. It has a very pure, detailed bouquet of precise blackberry, briar and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red and black fruit, displaying more grip and backbone than the Les Suchots, and the bold finish perhaps offering less charm. It will certainly require several years in bottle.
93-95 Points
Neal Martin - Vinous

Firm reduction renders this impossible to fairly assess today. Otherwise there is more size, weight and muscle to the big-bodied and more evidently mineral-driven flavors that are almost painfully intense, all wrapped in a gorgeously long finish that really fans out as it sits on the palate. However, it is pointless to buy this without the express intention to cellar it as it is very structured.
92-95 Points
Burghound.com

Cathiard's emblematic cuvée, the 2017 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts is also a great success, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, licorice, spices, dark berries, grilled game and an elegant framing of new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a broad-shouldered chassis of velvety structuring tannin, considerable concentration and a long, expansive finish. Due to a late malolactic, this was one of the more primary wines in the cellar, but its immense potential is impossible to miss.
93-95 Points
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate

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2017 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Nuits Saint Georges Aux Murgers 1er Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$460. 00
Bottle
$5520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 1er Cru, matured in 60% new oak, has an expressive bouquet of dark berry fruit infused with bay leaf and black tea, the terroir a little more articulated than the Aux Thorey at the moment. The palate is smooth and sensual on the entry, an equal mixture of red and black fruit, with a gentle grip on the lightly peppered finish. Excellent.
92-94 Points
Neal martin - Vinous

Reduction. The very supple and relatively refined lighter weight flavors are not especially dense but there is excellent depth and persistence on the moderately austere finale. Despite the fact that this is not as concentrated as it usually is, the balance is excellent and this should have no trouble rewarding a decade or more of cellaring.
90-92 Points
Burghound.com

Aromas of raspberries, spices, dark chocolate, plums and sweet soil tones introduce the 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers, a medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional wine, with excellent concentration, abundant but velvety structuring tannins and lovely mid-palate amplitude. Nuits' proclivity to rusticity is rendered with Vosne elegance.
91-93 Points
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate

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2017 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Vosne Romanee

Burgundy, AUSTRALIA
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Village, which is matured in 50% new oak, has a discreet, perfumed bouquet that gently unfolds in the glass to reveal black cherries, violet and peony. The medium-bodied palate of sappy red and black fruit is quite grippy in the mouth, leading to a tightly coiled, saline finish.
88-90 Points
Neal martin - Vinous

Reduction. There is excellent detail to the punch and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that are also shaped by relatively fine grained tannins on the much more complex and persistent finale. This too is lovely and constructed to reward mid-term cellaring. Note that it should make for a particularly good Vosne villages.
89-91 Points
Burghound.com

The 2017 Vosne-Romanée exhibits inviting aromas of cassis, raspberries, espresso roast, raspberries and nicely integrated new wood, followed by a medium to full-bodied, velvety palate with a layered core of juicy fruit, excellent concentration and a long finish.
89-91 Points
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate

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2022 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne

Burgundy, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Sylvain Pataille has been instrumental in raising the profile of Marsannay since founding his domaine in 1999. Farming around 17 hectares biodynamically, he works with a remarkable diversity of sites, from old-vine Pinot Noir to rare Aligoté Doré and Pinot Beurot, and is known for sensitive, terroir-driven élevage with a high proportion of whole bunches. His work has been central to the ongoing push for premier cru recognition in Marsannay, and his wines are frequently cited as reference points for the appellation. They combine clarity and lift with impressive depth, proving that Marsannay belongs firmly among the most serious terroirs of the Côte de Nuits.
Described by Rajat Parr as one of the best Bourgogne Rouge in Burgundy, Pataille's first red is a blend of parcels in Marsannay and the Haute Côtes, covering just over one hectare in total. Again, there are plenty of old vines in the mix, including one parcel planted in 1956. Each parcel is vinified separately before blending, with a variety of maceration styles involved. The final blend usually includes approximately 30% whole bunches. Aging is in barrel for one year and the wine is not touched by sulphur until bottling.
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The 2022 Bourgogne Rouge has a delineated and attractive bouquet, a little backward initially but opening with brambly red fruit and forest floor scents. The palate has a real "crunch" to it, more of a textural Pinot than one with obvious fruit flavors. Delicious. Drink 2025-2028.
85-87 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Just bottled. Mid crimson. An energetic pure pinot fruit nose, not ethereal but not massive, just about the fruit. The finish is made a little more severe by the recent bottling but this is a hugely satisfying crunchy fruit. Persistent for this level. Lovely. Drink from 2025-2028.
89 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Sylvain Pataille has been instrumental in raising the profile of Marsannay since founding his domaine in 1999. Farming around 17 hectares biodynamically, he works with a remarkable diversity of sites, from old-vine Pinot Noir to rare Aligoté Doré and Pinot Beurot, and is known for sensitive, terroir-driven élevage with a high proportion of whole bunches. His work has been central to the ongoing push for premier cru recognition in Marsannay, and his wines are frequently cited as reference points for the appellation. They combine clarity and lift with impressive depth, proving that Marsannay belongs firmly among the most serious terroirs of the Côte de Nuits.
With a patchwork of vines covering over two hectares, this is arguably Pataille's signature red cuvée. The vineyards are spread across Chenôve, Couchey and Marsannay-la-Côte. All the vines were planted between 1950 and 1980, with the youngest being 40 years old. The wines are all aged in a mixture of used barriques and several old demi-muids (600lt). The final blend includes around 80% whole bunches.
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The 2022 Marsannay Rouge is a mixture of Domaine and négoce wines (from Pataille's father). Initially, it is a little timid, but it opens nicely with aeration, bringing flinty black fruit with the 80% whole bunches imparting a light pepperiness. The palate is medium-bodied with granular tannins, fresh and vibrant, finishing with a touch of black olive. Drink 2025-2032.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A lovely glowing mid red, with a fresh strawberry note, plenty of energy, and very good acidity. A lovely and lively wine with a very long finish. Drink from 2025-2029.
90-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

With a patchwork of vines covering over two hectares, this is arguably Pataille's signature red cuvée. The vineyards are spread across Chenôve, Couchey and Marsannay-la-Côte. All the vines were planted between 1950 and 1980, with the youngest being 40 years old. The wines are all aged in a mixture of used barriques and several old demi-muids (600lt). The final blend includes around 80% whole bunches.
Other Reviews....
The 2021 Marsannay is fleshy and charming, bursting with aromas of raspberries, plums and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, textural and seamless, with lively acids and a saline finish, it's derived from parcels dotted all over the appellation. Drink 2023-2033.
90 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)
The 2021 Marsannay Rouge takes time to really unfold on the nose, red cherry and mulberry scents, a touch of spiciness and baking powder. The palate is well balanced with finely-chiselled tannins, quite racy acidity with a nervy finish. Will be easy to drink in its youth but partnered correctly. Drink 2024-2032.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

With a patchwork of vines covering over two hectares, this is arguably Pataille's signature red cuvée. The vineyards are spread across Chenôve, Couchey and Marsannay-la-Côte. All the vines were planted between 1950 and 1980, with the youngest being 40 years old. The wines are all aged in a mixture of used barriques and several old demi-muids (600lt). The final blend includes around 80% whole bunches.
Other Reviews....
The grapes are a mix of domaine and purchased fruit, vinified with 80% whole bunches. I tasted it from tank and from foudre. Rich deep centre, offering much more weight of fruit than the Bourgogne. This is full racy and exciting with a beautiful glossy dark fruit that is still red rather than black. Excellent length. The foudre version has plumper fruit on the nose, more rounded on the palate though with the whole bunch more evident. Tasted: November 2021.
89-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Clos du Roy

Burgundy, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Alongside Longeroies and Champ Perdix, the Clos du Roy is one of Marsannay’s largest and most revered vineyards. Some consider it the appellation’s finest terroir, which makes sense when you consider the name: Roy is the ancient French spelling of roi, meaning king. It’s a steep, east-facing slope above the village of Chenôve, on the same line as the Gevrey Premiers Crus to the south. It has lightish red soil, including some sand, over a bed of Comblanchien limestone. When Marsannay finally gets its first Premier Cru (expected 2024), Clos du Roy will likely be at the front of the queue.
Pataille farms a serious 2.25 hectares in the clos, from vines planted in 1952, 1965, 1978 and 2001. As for the winemaking, ‘the king’s vineyard’ gets the royal treatment in the cellar, with 18 months in barrel and six months in tank before being bottled unfiltered. It ferments almost entirely as whole bunches.
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The most complete to date. Also in the cool cellar for two years ageing. A deep full colour, clearly very intense but retiring into its shell. Super sweet velvety fruit, all the fruits of the rainbow, entirely red, a wonderful mineral thread, exceptional length. What an aftertaste! Tasted: November 2021.
91-93 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne

Burgundy, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Described by Rajat Parr as one of the best Bourgogne Rouge in Burgundy, Pataille's first red is a blend of parcels in Marsannay and the Haute Côtes, covering just over one hectare in total. Again, there are plenty of old vines in the mix, including one parcel planted in 1956. Each parcel is vinified separately before blending, with a variety of maceration styles involved. The final blend usually includes approximately 30% whole bunches. Aging is in barrel for one year and the wine is not touched by sulphur until bottling.

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2019 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

With a patchwork of vines covering over two hectares, this is arguably Pataille's signature red cuvée. The vineyards are spread across Chenôve, Couchey and Marsannay-la-Côte. All the vines were planted between 1950 and 1980, with the youngest being 40 years old. The wines are all aged in a mixture of used barriques and several old demi-muids (600lt). The final blend includes around 80% whole bunches.
Other Reviews....
A very fresh and quite cool nose freely offers up its array of red berries, earth and floral nuances. The sleek, delicious and impressively intense flavors culminate in a precise, focused and sneaky long finale. If this can add depth with a few years of bottle age, it could merit the upper end of my projected range. Drink from 2024+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Marsannay Rouge comes from domaine and purchased fruit from Pataille’s father. Plenty of crunchy cranberry and strawberry fruit that soars from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with cranberry, raspberry and strawberry fruit, but its that chalky texture that really makes an impression. Very minerally on the finish. Drink 2022-2030.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Clos du Roy

Burgundy, FRANCE
$190. 00
Bottle
$2280.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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This is also firmly reduced though there is much better density and richness to the well-detailed and overtly mineral-driven medium weight flavors that display a bitter cherry pit character on the youthfully austere, firm and built-to-age finale. This is potentially excellent and it's rare to find Marsannay with this level of quality. If you can find it, buy it. Drink from 2027+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Marsannay Clos du Roy was racked a couple of weeks before my visit. It has an opulent bouquet with ripe red cherries, crushed strawberry and light Indian ink aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with quite chewy tannins, very structured and dense, although at the moment it does not convey the same finesse as some of Pataille’s other cuvées. Drink 2023-2035.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2020 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$390. 00
Bottle
$4680.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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A ripe but notably fresher nose speaks of dark cherry, raspberry, anise, violet and a hint of exotic tea. The much finer medium-bodied flavors are also more minerality driven while offers excellent length on the balanced finale. This too is very Chambollesque and a wine that should amply repay a decade plus of keeping. Drink from 2030+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau 1er Cru has a very attractive floral bouquet with rose petal and iris scents, a touch of oyster shell merging with the red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berries, a dash of white pepper and with a lively and supple, saline finish. Classic Chambolle-Musigny. Drink 2025-2038.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A rich imperial purple. The nose is very concentrated, firm and pure, not hot, on the cherry-raspberry cusp. Shows great potential. What a wealth of fruit is here, plump fresh raspberry with good acidity, this will take time to start displaying the detail of its wares. But all is there as it should be.
92-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Here the nose is compositionally similar to the Charmes but it's not quite as ripe and there is a touch more sauvage character in evidence. There is fine richness to the opulent, round and intense big-bodied flavors that also coat the palate with dry extract on the compact, powerful and mildly warm finale that is just a bit more obviously structured. This is very impressive though it too is going to require extended patience. Drink from 2037+.
92-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru has a vivacious nose - according to Romain Taupenot it was much more closed the previous week. Hints of brown spice infused the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, taut and fresh with veins of orange zest and white pepper on the finish. Great length, but this is quite strict and therefore cellaring is recommended. Drink 2027-2050.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
The soil here is mostly alluvial, though full of large stones from the hard Premeaux and Comblanchien limestone, unlike their Charmes which is on crinoidal limestone with less topsoil. Nearly as deep a colour as its neighbour, with a little more depth of fruit to the nose. Bright succulent fruit, very lifted at the finish, I really thought there were whole bunches. Beautiful finish. Bravo.
95-97 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
This also offers a noticeable step up in elegance with its pretty mix of red currant, plum, dark cherry and pretty spice wisps. I very much like the texture of the middle weight flavors that possess both good density and minerality that become more apparent as the lingering and youthfully austere finish sits on the palate. Lovely and very Chambollesque. Drink from 2027+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Village, matured in around 25% new oak, has quite a perfumed bouquet with red cherries and rose petal scents, quite airy and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, slightly creamy in texture, gaining weight towards the finish that feels quite caressing. Drink 2025-2038.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Bright purple with a ripe, cherry-laden nose. Sweet bright fruit, roses and cherries, actually very attractive and well balanced at the finish, with clean, resolved tannins and enough acidity.
89-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

While based in Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Taupenot-Merme has collection of prime vineyards across both the Cote de Nuits and the Cote de Beaune. A significant proportion of their 13 hectare holdings are in premier and grand cru plots, including the grands crus Clos des Lambrays, Charmes-Chambertin, Corton-Rognet and Mazoyères-Chambertin. Much of these vineyards contain old vines which have been supplemented with newer plantings from massale selections of their strongest vines.
Seventh-generation Romain Taupenot is in charge of winemaking, aided by his sister Virginie. Organic farming has been practiced since 2001, and once harvested grapes are 100% de-stemmed before a cold soak and indigenous fermentation. Oak use is also sympathetic with only 25% new oak used for the village wines and up to 40% for the grand and premier cru. While the wines can carry a healthy degree of richness, they are always balanced by freshness so as to be a pure and faithful representation of their origin.
The Taupenot-Merme family owns 0.85Ha of vines in Mazoyeres-Chambertin grand cru, spread over two plots planted in 1958 and 1959.
Other Reviews....
This has the kind of reduction that the Burgundians call bourgeon de cassis (literally cassis blossom), which isn't unpleasant so much as it's atypical. The good news is that this type of reduction rarely lasts. There is excellent volume to the relatively fine, and finely detailed, middle weight flavors that possess a sleek muscularity before culminating in a mineral-driven, youthfully austere and sneaky long finish that isn't quite as structured. These two wines offer about the same level of quality but are really quite different in style and character. Drink 2031+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru has a little more intensity than the Charmes-Chambertin, damp undergrowth, moss, light leafy aromas tincturing the mainly red fruit and developing more and more earthiness with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Taut and fresh with perhaps the most saline finish of all Romain Taupenot’s cuvées this year, it is destined to be a wonderful Mazoyères-Chambertin for sure. Best in show chez Taupenot-Merme. Drink 2024 - 2050.
95-97 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Medium deep crimson purple. There is significant weight of fruit here and it stands up a bit further than the Charmes, though again it is a pretty weighty beast, with plenty of power. However, the fruit fills the middle a little better, and retains greater freshness to finish. Long succulent finish.
93-95 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

While based in Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Taupenot-Merme has collection of prime vineyards across both the Cote de Nuits and the Cote de Beaune. A significant proportion of their 13 hectare holdings are in premier and grand cru plots, including the grands crus Clos des Lambrays, Charmes-Chambertin, Corton-Rognet and Mazoyères-Chambertin. Much of these vineyards contain old vines which have been supplemented with newer plantings from massale selections of their strongest vines.
Seventh-generation Romain Taupenot is in charge of winemaking, aided by his sister Virginie. Organic farming has been practiced since 2001, and once harvested grapes are 100% de-stemmed before a cold soak and indigenous fermentation. Oak use is also sympathetic with only 25% new oak used for the village wines and up to 40% for the grand and premier cru. While the wines can carry a healthy degree of richness, they are always balanced by freshness so as to be a pure and faithful representation of their origin.
Taupenot-Merme owns 0.45Ha of vines over two parcels of this top premier cru, with the vast majority of plantings dating back to 1942 plus a small plot planted in 1973.
Other Reviews....
Moderate reduction renders the nose unreadable today, but I suspect that it will dissipate once the wine is racked for the bottling. Otherwise there is a refined yet solidly powerful mouthfeel to the medium weight flavors that also exude evident minerality on the impressively long and well-balanced finale. This moderately firm effort will also need to add depth, but the potential aging curve of this wine should permit that to occur. Drink 2029+.
90-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau 1er Cru has a showy bouquet with raspberry, cranberry, bergamot and tea leaf aromas, perhaps just needing a little more cohesion that should develop during the remainder of its maturation. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, black fruit laced with graphite leading to a fresh, classically styled finish that stylistically reminds me of Morey than Chambolle. Time will let it make up its mind what it wants to grow up and become, but it will be quite excellent. Drink 2023 - 2037.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Picked early this year, as the grapes ripened rapidly without getting blocked by hydric stress. Bright purple with a sunny gourmand style, blacker fruit behind but with a fine ripe strawberry note also through the middle. A touch of sucrosity here but a very promising wine.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin Bel Air Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

While based in Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Taupenot-Merme has collection of prime vineyards across both the Cote de Nuits and the Cote de Beaune. A significant proportion of their 13 hectare holdings are in premier and grand cru plots, including the grands crus Clos des Lambrays, Charmes-Chambertin, Corton-Rognet and Mazoyères-Chambertin. Much of these vineyards contain old vines which have been supplemented with newer plantings from massale selections of their strongest vines.
Seventh-generation Romain Taupenot is in charge of winemaking, aided by his sister Virginie. Organic farming has been practiced since 2001, and once harvested grapes are 100% de-stemmed before a cold soak and indigenous fermentation. Oak use is also sympathetic with only 25% new oak used for the village wines and up to 40% for the grand and premier cru. While the wines can carry a healthy degree of richness, they are always balanced by freshness so as to be a pure and faithful representation of their origin.
Other Reviews....
Pungent aromas of firm reduction and wood make this tough to judge at present. More interesting are the vibrant, well-detailed and sleekly textured middle weight flavors that brim with minerality on the youthfully austere, focused and sneaky long finish that displays good grip. This too should amply benefit from at least mid-term cellaring. Drink 2029+.
90-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Bel Air 1er Cru is attractive and fresh on the nose, melted tar and pencil box scents percolating through the red and black fruit, a hint of orange rind with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, finely tuned with such pretty red cherry and wild strawberry notes on the tart finish. Taupenot referred to this as his "baby Bèze" - a perfectly apt description. Drink 2024 - 2048.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Mid red, pretty red fruit bouquet, alpine strawberry and light raspberry, digs down very nicely, good acidity behind, fresh lighter soft red fruit on the palate with very good persistence.
91-93 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2015 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Once again there is ample sauvage character to the underbrush, humus and earth nuanced dark currant and floral-scented nose. The mouthfeel of the big-bodied flavors is quite interesting in that it's at once succulent yet powerful with plenty of punch to the imposingly-scaled, firm and impressively persistent finish. This too is excellent but like the Corton, it's going to require at least 8 to 10 years of patience first and last for decades thereafter. In a word, terrific. Drink 2030+.
94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2015 Mazoyeres Chambertin Grand Cru has a very intense bouquet with lifted redcurrant, raspberry, spice box and quite a noticeable marine influence coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with tensile tannin. This is very focused, almost athletic in terms of tension and somehow "nimble" in the mouth, no heaviness here (a great attribute in such a warm growing season). This is one of the best Mazoyeres Chambertin that I have tasted.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate (Dec 2016)
Good bright, dark red. Explosive nose combines raspberry, plum, mocha, tobacco, earth and smoky underbrush. Wonderfully silky and sweet but with surprising verve and tension to its red berry, spice and salty mineral flavors. This compellingly rich, deep wine finishes with fully ripe, smooth tannins, outstanding length and terrific spicy lift. I underestimated this wine in late 2016; it now displays exceptional class for Mazoyères--and all the elements to make a great bottle.
95 points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous

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2020 Domaine Yvon Clerget Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$380. 00
Bottle
$4560.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Currently there is a significant generational shift happening in Burgundy, and these new names are seemingly better trained and better equipped to succeed than ever before. One of the most exciting of these new talents is Thibaud Clerget now heading up his family's Domaine Clerget. Based in Volnay, Thibaud represents the 28th generation of his family's winemaking history in Burgundy, and in a few brief vintages has created significant buzz. In true Burgundy tradition, Thibaud is equally as happy on the tractor in the vineyard as he is in the cellar, confident in taking on all aspects of the process. Since 2019 vintage the family holdings in Volnay and Meursault have been bolstered with further contract arrangements adding prime parcels such as Meursault Perrieres and Corton Grand Cru.
Other Reviews....
An interesting hint of blood orange adds breadth to the layered, cool and nearly as elegant aromas of rose petal, violet, poached plum and anise. There is excellent volume to the muscular and powerful big-bodied flavors that exude a lovely bead of minerality on the compact, moderately austere and beautifully well-balanced finale. This is terrific though note well that it is absolutely built for longer-term cellaring. Drink to 2035+.
92-95 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru includes 20% whole bunch with 20% new oak, zero pigeage. The bouquet is taut, fresh and mineral-driven, really poised and surfeit with vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine bead of acidity, slightly chalky in texture, beautifully balanced with a persistent, complex finish. This is my pick from Clerget this vintage, a wine that boasts impressive potential pedigree. Drink 2026-2048.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
This is among the most concentrated wines, but it is very well-managed, showing notes of ripe, velvety plum fruit and a hint of saline minerality; there is great purity and nothing rustic. Only one pigeage was done during the entire cuvaison, and while the wine is tannic and firm, it also remains supple and accessible at the same time. Well done. The domaine farms 0.9ha, fermenting the grapes as 20% whole-cluster and ageing in 30% new casks. Drink 2025 - 2040.
95 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter
20% new wood and whole bunch, and one punch down. Mid to full purple with an interestingly complex nose, which has a certain but not exaggerated ripeness but then swings through several fruit profiles. Rich succulent fruit with significant charm, I like the way the tannins blend in, as Thibaut has indeed tried to vinify to accentuate the charm rather than the muscle. Exceptional persistence and a very good red velvet texture.
93-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Yvon Clerget Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Currently there is a significant generational shift happening in Burgundy, and these new names are seemingly better trained and better equipped to succeed than ever before. One of the most exciting of these new talents is Thibaud Clerget now heading up his family's Domaine Clerget. Based in Volnay, Thibaud represents the 28th generation of his family's winemaking history in Burgundy, and in a few brief vintages has created significant buzz. In true Burgundy tradition, Thibaud is equally as happy on the tractor in the vineyard as he is in the cellar, confident in taking on all aspects of the process. Since 2019 vintage the family holdings in Volnay and Meursault have been bolstered with further contract arrangements adding prime parcels such as Meursault Perrieres and Corton Grand Cru.
Other Reviews....
This is at once spicier and more elegant with its cool array of ripe red and dark cherry, kirsch and discreet floral nuances. The relatively rich yet delicate and wonderfully refined middle weight flavors possess a highly beguiling texture on the mineral-driven, youthfully austere and strikingly persistent finish. This is very classy and a wine that should age effortlessly. One to look for. Drink to 2032+.
92-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru is completely de-stemmed with one-third new oak, cropped at just 12hl/ha due to the old age of vines (90-years) that produces small berries. The bouquet has a stupendous nose, beautifully defined with a mixture of red and black fruit, the most floral of Clerget’s Volnays. The palate is medium-bodied with a plump opening, quite saturated tannins, powerful with just a slight greenness on the finish. I suspect that will be subsumed with time. Tricky to see how this Volnay will evolve, but I will give it the benefit of the doubt. Drink 2025-2045.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A wine of impressive concentration, with a lush black plum fruit, abundant mineral and rose petal notes. Everything is here, making for a voluptuous, complete wine that lacks neither aromatic depth nor structure on the palate. This wine is produced from 0.42ha of 90-year-old vines that yield no more than 10-15 hl/ha. The fruit is completely destemmed and gently fermented before ageing in cask (25% new). Drink 2022 - 2035.
95 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter
All destemmed, one new barrel in three. Tiny grapes at 15 hl/ha from 90 year old vines. Rich purple colour, a dense bouquet of dark fruit with a slight chocolate note. Heady but scintillating, the qualities really show towards the back of the palate where this wine finishes with sublime elegance. For the moment the Caillerets is just a tiny bit rumbustious at the front but sublime behind.
92-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2017 Domaine Yvon Clerget Volnay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Deep bright dark red core with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Pretty violet and red cherry scents intermingle with fresh herbs, light earth, a subtle meatiness and spicy cedar. Very elegant, the lighter bodied palate sees crunchy like red fruits blend into subtle elements of forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs, traces of dried meats, and spicy cedar. Slightly dryish finish with refined tannins and fresh acidity. Lingering red fruit and earthy mineral aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Volnay Village bursts from the glass with an expressive bouquet of juicy red fruits, plums and currant leaf. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and expressive, with a juicy core of fruit and melting tannins. While it doesn't display as much substance as its 2016 counterpart, it's more elegantly rendered.
88-90 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2019)

The 2017 Volnay is soft, open-knit and pliant, with lovely red berry fruit and floral character. Lifted, ethereal and gracious, the 2017 will drink nicely upon release.
87-88 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous (July 2019)

A fresh, cool and bright nose combines plenty of spice elements with a variety of red berry scents. The sleek and beautifully well-detailed middle weight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the tension-filled and focused finish that is moderately firm. This lacy effort is very Volnay in character and it just makes one feel like drinking it.
89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (April 2019)

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2022 Dr Mayer Remstal Pinot Noir

Remstal, GERMANY
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

German born Timo Mayer, along with partner Rhonda Ferguson established Mayer in 1999, on the slopes of Mt Toolebewong, between Healesville & Woori Yallock. They produce a small range of hand crafted, single vineyard wines, believing that wines are made in the vineyard and not the winery. All wines are unfined and unfiltered to show the true expression of the vineyard.
Vines are often close-planted, winemaking frequently utilises a generous use of whole bunch but most impressive is Timo's cheerful, amusing nature. Timo showcases his German touch with this small-parcel Pinot Noir from Germany’s Remstal region, a picturesque pocket of Württemberg east of Stuttgart. Made in collaboration with his son River, this wine carries Timo’s signature flair—layered, textural, and unapologetically funky. Darker and richer than his Yarra Valley Pinots, it shows the influence of its cool-climate origins while still offering that whole-bunch spice and structure that defines his style. A striking expression of place, guided by a master of minimal intervention.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews....
Remstal pinot noir made by Rivar Mayer, ‘he’s the man over there now’, says Timo Mayer.
Super high toned perfume, dark cherry, almost Black Forest cake scents, some white pepper, violet floral lift, some mulberry scents, a touch of salted liquorice. The palate is informed by the bouquet for its descriptors, with a tangy, blood orange squirt in there for good measure. Again, quite lifted and high toned in flavour, and lots of white pepper dashed over it. Fine, river pebble tannins in tow. Good. Potent, character-filled pinot noir. Drink 2024-2027.
93 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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2024 Dromana Estate Tuerong Park Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $23.99
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.8%

Closure: Stelvin

Established in 1982, Dromana Estate was one of the early pioneers to recognise the potential of the Mornington Peninsula. Their Tuerong Park label are single vineyard wines produced from selected parcels of fruit and offer great bang for your buck.
The long awaited return of our best selling Pinot doesn’t disappoint, already drinking superbly you’d be hard pressed to find better value on the Mornington Peninsula or anywhere else for that matter.
Moreish Mornington Peninsula Pinot that delivers unbeatable value.
Dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Heightened aromatics of spicy dark cherry, strawberry, violet and clove show wonderful intensity with some trailing rhubarb and brambly cedar like notes also chiming in for additional interest. Delicious dark cherry and strawberry fruits make a supple entry onto the palate and show excellent concentration. Surprisingly complex for a such a young wine, complimenting rhubarb, dried herb, bramble and spicy cedar characters ensue. Powerful and expansive it possesses very polished tannins to finish long, smooth and spicy.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.8%

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2021 Dromana Estate Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $59.99
$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 12 months in French oak puncheons. Semi translucent red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Intense dark cherry and strawberry aromas intermingle with brambly dried herb, rhubarb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Rich and concentrated the palate is awash with spicy dark cherry and strawberry fruits which overlay rhubarb, dried herb, forest floor and brambly cedar elements. Very supple and round in its feel it possesses outstanding power, silken tannins and finishes very long and moreish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 Dromana Estate Tuerong Park Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $23.99
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)

ABV: 13.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Established in 1982, Dromana Estate was one of the early pioneers to recognise the potential of the Mornington Peninsula. Their Tuerong Park label are single vineyard wines produced from selected parcels of fruit and offer great bang for your buck.
Beautifully layered, long and expansive this is one very moreish Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.
The almost perfect growing and ripening conditions of the 2021 vintage have delivered a superb rendition of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. Maturation took place in French oak puncheons and foudre for a period of 8 months.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Delightful aromatics of dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb blossom from the glass showing plenty of intensity. Hints of violets, anise, spicy dried herbs and forest floor then ensue. Waves of delicious spicy dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours fan out across the palate like a peacocks tail. Supple in its feel it shows terrific richness and power with elements of dried herb, forest floor and light cedar adding further intrigue on the back half. Silky smooth tannins concluding long, savoury and expansive.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.9%

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2020 Dromana Estate Tuerong Park Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)

ABV: 13.6%

Closure: Stelvin

A delicious, supple and fresh Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir that offers terrific value.
Established in 1982, Dromana Estate was one of the early pioneers to recognise the potential of the Mornington Peninsula. Their Tuerong Park label are single vineyard wines produced from selected parcels of fruit and offer great bang for your buck.
Semi translucent bright red colour with a light red hue. The nose is both pretty and fragrant featuring a bouquet of red cherries, strawberries, violets and anise which meld into forest floor, sappy cedar and spicy fresh herbs. Delicious red fruits are both supple and fresh in their feel with spicy red cherry and winter strawberry flavours spread across the lighter bodied palate. Traces of anise, forest floor, rhubarb, dried herbs and spicy cedar evolve on the back half. Finishes with lively acidity, silky smooth tannins and a long savoury, spicy red fruited aftertaste complexed by dried herb and forest floor characters.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.6%
Other Reviews….
This is wonderfully composed and complex on the nose showing sweet cherry, thyme, clove and toasted nut aromas with a hint of warm mushroom. The concentrated palate offers beautifully layered mouthfeel and spicy nuances, finishing superbly long and expansive. At its best: 2022 to 2032.
94 Points
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
A pallid ruby hue shifts into a gear of aromatic intensity with riffs on fecund strawberry, red cherry, sassafras and rose hip. I like this. There is a real succulence to the mid-palate as the scents reverberate across a gentle twine of tannic astringency, well nestled oak and crunchy maritime acidity, towing it long. An effortless wine that is ready to drink, although primary notes will shuffle to forestry and gamey scents with five-years or so of patience. Less sweet than many Australian Pinots. Savoury, pliant and expansive. Delicious.
93+ points
Ned Goodwin

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- Nick's Import
2020 Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine is one of the true quiet achievers in Burgundy, where they produce outstanding wines from their home in the picturesque hamlet of Pernand-Vergelesses, just north of Beaune. It's perhaps this setting, away from the feverish scouring of wines further north in the Cote de Nuits, that has allowed the domaine to fly under the radar. Certainly it has meant these wines can be found for a fraction of what we're now accustomed to seeing from Burgundy.
The domaine is under the guidance of fifth generation winemaker and owner Christine Gruere-Dubreuil, who has been joined recently by her daughter Clémentine. While they farm vineyards as far south as Volnay and Pommard, much of their production is centred around Pernand, including excellent sites on the Corton grand cru hillside, along with the leading premier cru of Savigny-les-Beaune; Les Vergelesses. All reds are 100% destemmed before spending 12-15 months in barrel, with 35% new wood used on the grand cru wines to around 15% maximum on the remainder of their range.
Among the various vineyards owned by Dubreuil-Fontaine, it's the parcels in the famed Corton grand cru that are cherished most. In addition to their 0.7ha of Chardonnay planted in En Charlemagne, their Pinot Noir is planted in the prime lieu-dits of Clos du Roi at the top of the Corton hill, to its south-east in les Bressandes, and to the south in les Perrières. Clos du Roi is perhaps the most complete of the trio, with glorious weight of fruit married to significant structure. Bressandes meanwhile is for many their favourite, a giving and generous expression yet it retains sufficient character to differentiate itself in the range. Lastly les Perrières has a more free-draining, stony soil tending to a finer expression of Corton, though as with all of these wines it can be very long lived.
Other Reviews....
A more subtle application of wood can be found on the spicier and slightly more elegant nose of both red and dark currant, violet and more discreet earth nuances. The supple and seductively textured flavors possess equally good size and weight though with the intrinsic refinement of a classic Bressandes, all wrapped in a dusty, built-to-age and powerful finish. Lovely stuff and note that while clearly firm, it's not so structured that it couldn't be approached after 5ish years of cellaring. Drink through 2032+.
93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has quite a stony, mineral-driven bouquet that is requires more coaxing than the Corton-Perrières. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, lightly spiced with a harmonious finish that fans out beautifully. This is quite a sensual wine but I suspect it may well close up and warrant long-term cellaring. Drink 2026-2046.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
This has been racked. Noticeably deeper and more youthful in colour than the Corton Perrières, a powerful purple. The fruit is full of energy, high octane perhaps but not burning. Indeed, this is very good on the palate, with the rich deep raspberry fruit covering the structure and extending well at the finish.
91-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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- Nick's Import
2020 Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Among the various vineyards owned by Dubreuil-Fontaine, it's the parcels in the famed Corton grand cru that are cherished most. In addition to their 0.7ha of Chardonnay planted in En Charlemagne, their Pinot Noir is planted in the prime lieu-dits of Clos du Roi at the top of the Corton hill, to its south-east in les Bressandes, and to the south in les Perrières. Clos du Roi is perhaps the most complete of the trio, with glorious weight of fruit married to significant structure. Bressandes meanwhile is for many their favourite, a giving and generous expression yet it retains sufficient character to differentiate itself in the range. Lastly les Perrières has a more free-draining, stony soil tending to a finer expression of Corton, though as with all of these wines it can be very long lived.
Other Reviews....
This is firmly reduced and tough to evaluate aromatically. More interesting are the refined, delicious and very punchy medium-bodied flavors that are also firmly structured on the youthfully austere, complex and lingering finale where the only reproach is a touch of warmth. Drink through 2032+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Corton Clos-du-Roi Grand Cru has the most transparency on the nose between the Domaine’s three Corton Rouges, very well defined with real mineralité flooding through. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, plenty of brambly red fruit, natural and easygoing in style, though that belies the considerable persistency on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2025-2045.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
The first to be picked on 20th August, 14%, not racked yet. Dense dark purple with a crimson edge. The bouquet is on the wilder side as not racked, but without fault. Slight drying notes at the finish and a ripeness to the fruit but also a svelte weight which will stand the wine in good stead. I am sure that this will clean up very nicely.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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- Nick's Import
2020 Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine Corton-Perrieres Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Among the various vineyards owned by Dubreuil-Fontaine, it's the parcels in the famed Corton grand cru that are cherished most. In addition to their 0.7ha of Chardonnay planted in En Charlemagne, their Pinot Noir is planted in the prime lieu-dits of Clos du Roi at the top of the Corton hill, to its south-east in les Bressandes, and to the south in les Perrières. Clos du Roi is perhaps the most complete of the trio, with glorious weight of fruit married to significant structure. Bressandes meanwhile is for many their favourite, a giving and generous expression yet it retains sufficient character to differentiate itself in the range. Lastly les Perrières has a more free-draining, stony soil tending to a finer expression of Corton, though as with all of these wines it can be very long lived.
Other Reviews....
Enough wood to remark upon sets off ripe yet cool aromas of black cherry liqueur, newly turned earth and a whiff of smoked game. There is excellent verve and detail to the surprisingly fine and appealingly textured larger-scaled flavors that possess focused power on the firm, youthfully austere and impressively persistent finale. Drink through 2032+.
93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Corton-Perrières Grand Cru has quite an intense bouquet with blackberry, briary and crushed violet scents, the 35-40% new oak nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, but this is very well balanced, quite polished in style with a touch of maraschino cherry and blood orange on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2025-2040.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
This has been racked. Full deep crimson colour, the nose is sturdy but not brutal nor too ripe. Fills out the mouth well, not too dry behind. Slightly sombre throughout but not rugged.
89-92 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Dujac Fils et Pere Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village is showing just a little jamminess on the nose, a little confit in style. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit laced with white pepper, and gentle grip on the marine-influenced finish. Fine.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

A notably ripe yet fresh nose consists mostly of red currant, raspberry and a floral wisp. The delicious middle weight flavors possess a succulent mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the intense and raspy, indeed grippy and slightly rustic, finish that is borderline robust. The tannins seem to lack just a bit of phenolic maturity.
86-89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

Glowing purple, vibrant ripe fruit, sweet strawberry and cherry, but balanced with some good structure behind, perfumed fruit sings out at the back after a slightly tougher nose.
89-91 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Dujac Fils et Pere Gevrey-Chambertin

Burgundy, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
This is riper than its 2019 counterpart with its dense array of earth, sauvage and dark berry fruit aromas. There is outstanding richness to the reasonably energetic medium-bodied flavors that also conclude in a rustic and mildly austere finale. This is quite good and recommended but at least some patience required.
89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

Slightly lighter purple colour, a little bit funky here, sweet not quite cooked strawberry fruit here, juicy and stays balanced.
86-88 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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- Biodynamic
2020 Eastern Peake Intrinsic Pinot Noir

Ballarat, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

The Eastern Peake project was set in motion in 1981 when Trevor Mast (winemaker at Best’s Great Western at the time) placed an ad in the local paper looking for potential sites to grow high-altitude, cool climate Pinot Noir. Dianne Pym & Norman Latta having recently purchased their elevated property in Coghills Creek (25km North-West of Ballarat) answered the call, with the first vines going into the ground in 1983. The Latta’s started producing wine themselves from the site in the mid 90’s, with the guidance and generosity of Trevor. During the 1999 vintage Norm sustained a concussion in the winery leaving their then 15-year-old son, Owen Latta to complete the vintage. After completing his studies and a few stints in other wineries, Owen took over from his parents in 2006.
The vineyard sits on a high plateau, 430m above sea level, and is planted to 12.5 acres of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay with some Syrah coming from the property next door (Walsh Block). Farming has been organic since day one, with a focus on regenerative farming starting in 2006, and a move towards Biodynamics in more recent years.
Other Reviews….
Some serious regenerative/organic farming going on at Eastern Peake, a family labour of love that focuses on increasing quality. New labels on the way.
Deep, brooding style with huge lift of fresh, red fruited acidity. Dark cherry, bay leaf, peppery notes, anise, pepper in scents and flavours, a soft spread through the palate with al dente, graphite-laced tannins weaving through and finishing things with building pucker. Tannin is exceptional here. Serious, savoury style. Drink now, but also long cellar time is recommended. Drink 2022 - 2030.
94 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front (April 2022)

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2020 Edith Sound Marlborough Pinot Noir

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a luminous purple red hue. Lifted ripe cherry and anise aromas have a fresh herb overlay with some stalk and spice also evident. Light and uncomplicated, dark cherry and anise flavours are backed by toasty oak and lively acidity. Spicy finish with slightly grainy tannins and a modest aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2023 Elanto Vineyard Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Elanto Vineyard, a 10.6-hectare high-density site on the Mornington Peninsula, is managed by acclaimed winemaker Sandro Mosele and his team. With 11,000 vines per hectare—four times the typical density—yields are limited to 300-500g per vine, enhancing concentration and power in the wines. Organic practices, deep soil cultivation, and volcanic basalt soils rich in iron stone encourage site-specific expression, while the vineyard's southeast aspect and cool sea breezes preserve natural acidity and freshness.
The five Pinot Noir vineyards—Vertex, Ironstone, Chicory, Kilnside, and Basalt—span 6.7 hectares on the upper slopes with basalt-rich soils. The red volcanic soils transition to shallower, stonier terrain mid-slope, producing lower yields, concentrated flavors, and a distinct tannin profile. Each vineyard was harvested and vinified separately, with chilled, destemmed fruit (3-5% whole bunches) undergoing cold soak and natural fermentation in concrete vats. After 25-30 days on skins, the wine was pressed and aged in a mix of new and older French oak barriques for 11 months before blending and bottling.
Very deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Potently alluring aromas of dark cherries, strawberries, violet, dried herbs and subtle anise flood the olfactory senses with earthy rhubarb and spicy cedar notes ensuing. Rich and powerful the seductive palate has a wonderful velvet like feel to it with spicy dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours expanding across the palate like a peacocks tail, carrying with it ample textural volume. Lending further interest are brambly dried herb characters, forest floor and spicy cedar. Silky smooth tannins finishing very long, gorgeously fruited and supple.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
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Never in a million years would I have picked the vine age given the savouriness, detail and complexity in this wine. Fruit off four-year-old vines. Quite astonishing and yet, the proof is in the glass. Full of heady aromatics – all florals and wood spice with flavours of dark cherry, cherry compote and poached rhubarb. But it’s not at all fruity, as it also comes with a hint of charred radicchio and Italian bitter herbs. There’s a vivacity across the just medium-bodied palate, a little sinewy, yet savoury through and through; best of all, the shapely, fine tannins take charge as it finishes long and convincingly. Made from hand-picked fruit, whole-berries with 3% whole-bunches, fermented in Nico Velo Tulipe concrete vats, pressed off skins after a month and aged a year in mostly light toast François Frères barriques, 30% new. Drink by 2031.
95 points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
There’s a lot going on with this Pinot Noir but it manages to feel effortless. Seamless is the word; finished is another. Campari-like herbs, roasted nuts, earth, undergrowth and sweet black cherries, the latter deep-set in Pinot Noir terms. There’s an excellent framework of tannin, firm and velvety at once, dry strings splayed out across a mesh made of hazelnuts. This wine became more expansive as it rested in the glass. This is the first Pinot Noir grown and made from this vineyard. It’s an exciting debut, with an even more exciting future. Drink 2024-2030+
95 points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

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2018 Eldridge Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged in French oak barriques of which 20% were new for 16 months. Semi translucent red to dark colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Spicy cherry, rhubarb and strawberry scents unfurl from the glass followed by dried herb, forest floor and meaty cedar like notes. Light in body the palate makes a supple entry with red cherry, rhubarb and winter strawberry fruits overlaying forest floor, dried herbs, game and spicy cedar. Polished tannins with vibrant acidity and a medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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A mesh of six clones, dry-grown and planted in front of the property. The most single of single vineyards! Fully destemmed, soaked and fermented under the aegis of natural yeasts, before ageing for 16 months in French oak, 20% new. The result is a pallid ruby, bristling with intent while belying the intensity of flavour that is to come: sour cherry, loganberry and other alpine red fruits. The tannins are attenuated, slaty and thirst-quenching, melding with maritime acidity to pull the melee long. This stands defiant and righteous in the face of so much pinot in this country made with excessive whole-bunches. Drink by 2026.
95 points
Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2016 Eldridge Estate Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Located in a shaded valley in the Mornington Peninsula hinterland, Eldridge Estate is one of the coolest vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula. From vines mostly planted in 1984 the grapes are grown in a single plot of 3 hectares.
Aged in French oak barriques for 16 months. Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Aromas of sour to red cherries and strawberries are complexed by notions of forest floor, game, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Rich, supple and powerful, this is in its peak drinking window. Delicious dark cherry, ripe strawberry and anise flavours engulf the mouth supported by a silky smooth tannin structure. The back half picks up ascents of dried meat, forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Superb power concluding long and highly moreish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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Seven clones of pinot noir as a starting point. Wild yeast, 100% whole berries, 25% new oak, three different coopers. Poached strawberries, Turkish delight, red cherry and fistfuls of meaty spice. It has personality and difference within a taut, disciplined frame. It gives up plenty, even this young, but everything suggests there are more delights tucked into its flamboyant sleeves. Drink by 2026.
95 points
Campbell Mattinson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2020 Elgee Park Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in French oak for 10 months. Semi translucent bright red colour with a light brick red hue. Alluring scents of red cherries, violets, winter strawberries and rhubarb sail out of the glass complexed by notions of dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar. Light across the palate with a supple feel, the palate is decorated with a savoury mix of red cherry, winter strawberry and rhubarb fruits which are complimented by dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar elements. Ample power with a silky tannin structure and long refined finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 Elgee Park Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in French oak for 10 months. Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. A bouquet of violets intermeshed with dark cherries and strawberries rises from the glass with ample intensity. Forest floor, vanillin cedar, fresh herb and spice notes ensue. Delicious red to dark cherry and winter strawberry fruits are layered across the palate, underscored by meaty forest floor like characters, infusions of fresh herbs and spicy cedar. Silky yet fresh in its feel with polished tannins and a long savoury aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2018 Elgee Park Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in French oak for 10 months. Semi translucent red colour with subtle tinges of black around the edges and a light red hue. Possessing a perfumed like quality, the nose sees violet, dark cherry and strawberry aromas spring from the glass with forest floor, subtle dried meat, spicy cedar and fresh herb notes ensuing. Savoury red cherry and winter strawberry fruits subtlety layer themselves across the palate underpinned by spicy vanillin cedar, forest floor and traces of dried herbs. Lacks some conviction in terms of its power. Smooth, polished tannins and balanced acidity with a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2016 Elgee Park Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Elgee Park is situated amidst the protected gentle hills of Merricks North and is considered one of the Peninsula’s warmer sites. Established in 1972 by Baillieu Myer and family, the 4.5 hectare vineyard was the first in a new era of Mornington Peninsula vineyards. Matured for 10 months in French oak of which 30% was new. Semi translucent dark red colour with a light red hue. Intense aromatics of dark cherries and strawberries laced with anise and hint of violets are followed by some gamey notes, lightly toasted cedar and spice. Delicious ripe dark cherry and strawberry flavours interplay with anise, lightly toasted cedar, forest floor and spice. Supple mouthfeel with very finely grained, well integrated tannins. Delivers excellent power with a long spicy dark cherry, strawberry, anise, subtlety smoked cedar, dried meat and forest floor aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
A gleaming hue but quite pale and transparent. A lot of subtlety with just-ripe red cherries, cranberries, florals, warm earth and spices. There's a prettiness, too; it's deceptive, because it's medium-bodied with detail and precision, soft acidity and fine tannins giving it drink-now status. Drink by 2023.
95 points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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An obsession with a fickle varietal.

Once you experience it, you never forget it. For some wine lovers, Pinot Noir becomes an obsession. While promising one of world's greatest wine experiences, it can also deliver some of the most disappointing. What is it about Pinot that makes it so frustratingly variable? There are known quality factors which offer encouragement to winemakers. Micro-climates have been observed to play an important part in a successful matrix, particularly the diurnal temperature range. Pinot Noir is a little like Riesling, in the sense that it requires warm, but not overly hot days and cool nights to fully develop its maximum flavour potential. Sunshine hours, rainfall, time and rate of precipitation are all important. Countering this is the fact that the same clone will not respond to differences in micro-climate in the same way. Older vines make better wines. Creative and adaptive viticultural management and winemaking are essential. Buy Pinot Noir online. Any questions about our products or shipping? Please feel free to get in touch by calling us directly on 1800 069 295 or by emailing [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Browse and buy Pinot Noir online, spend more than $200 and you'll qualify for free delivery to most of Australia.

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