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2018 Vinea Marson Nebbiolo

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Matured for 2 years in large format French and Slovakian oak. Translucent cherry red colour with a light brick orange tinged hue. Fragrant rose petal, cherry and dried herb aromas lead the way followed by some leather and spice notes. Fleshy dried to dark cherry flavours intermix with amaro dried herb like characters, leather, tobacco and spice. Polished yet underlying sturdy tannins finishing a touch chewy with an amaro like bitterness.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 Coriole Reserve Mary Kathleen Cabernet Sauvignon - Last Stocks

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2024-2034)

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Mary Kathleen is named after Lloyd family matriarch, Mary Kathleen "Molly" Lloyd, one of Coriole’s founders. It is produced from three small, select vineyards on Coriole estate, planted between 1968 and 1986. The wine was first produced in 1992.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced red to black currant and mulberry aromas infused with bay leaf fill the nostrils trailed by some earthy tobacco, black olive and spicy cedar notes. Rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits are concentrated and powerful yet beautifully refined in their feel. Cedary tobacco characters, subtle earthy black olive and infusions of bay leaf line the back half. Fine grained tannins provide great structure. Superb depth finishing long and detailed.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.2%
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After grenache, it is McLaren Vale cabernet that I enjoy the most of the Vale's reds. The iodine brininess that adds an additional element to the savoriness and gritty feel of the tannins is a winning regional stamp. The sage, bay leaves, black olives and lilt of garden herbs confer lift. There is ample power, yet good cabernet here is faithful to the variety with just a little more roundness. The case for drinking even more of it is a strong one. An excellent example. Drinkable now, but best from 2028. Screw cap.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.com
From 35-year-old vines, 18 months in French oak (20% new). This is a relatively sumptuous rendition of cabernet, a wine with cascading mulberry, blackcurrant and plum fruit notes, but also one with bell-clear leafy and fragrant varietal definition. Cigar box notes, cassia, cedar, cracked pepper and black tea complex further. Eminently approachable, this also has the drive, verve and stuffing for a long life. Drink by 2038.
95 Points
Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2022 Domaine William Fevre Montee de Tonnerre Chablis Premier Cru

Chablis, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint flash of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, lime and wet slate evolve out of the glass followed by some green apple, faint dried honey and oyster shell like notes. Delicious pear, lime and oyster shell flavours are layered across the palate with a textural river stone like feel. Subtle green apple, infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral characteristics lie underneath. Finishes dry with a refreshing feel to the long conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2021 Soul Growers Hampel Single Vineyard Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Dense pitch black heart with a very deep black dark red hue. Heady ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and blueberry aromas waft through the nostrils trailed by some vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and blackpepper notes. Rich luscious dark plum, blackberry, blueberry and liquorice fruits are layered across the full bodied palate which possesses both freshness and a refined edge. Fennel, subtle scorched earth and blackpepper elements ensue. Sturdy yet velvet like tannin structure. Excellent power with a juicy blue to dark fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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Shiraz sourced from the Hampel family vineyard in the northern grounds of the Barossa Valley where they have farmed grapes for six generations. Super-plush satsuma plum and blackberry fruits underscored by hints of baking spices, cedar, creme de cassis, violets, roasting meats, olive tapenade, chocolate bullets and earth. A core of deep northern Barossa black fruits on the palate with chocolate-dipped cherry overtones, fine chocolatey tannins and a crashing swell of cassis fruit on the long finish. Impressive. Drink by 2040
96 Points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2022 Domaine de Bellene Bourgogne Maison Dieu Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

From vines with an average age of 70 years old and aged in French oak. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. A mix of sour to red cherry, violet and fresh herb scents greets the nostrils followed by hints of clove, earth and spicy rhubarb. Light in body, savoury red cherry, dried herb and rhubarb flavours are elegantly layered across the palate. Fresh and energetic it has some earth, subtle bramble and spice characters drifting across the back half. Fine grained tannins with a spicy red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2022 First Drop Wines The Matador Grenache

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Restrained red raspberry, red liquorice and graphite aromas slowly evolve out of the glass with some scorched earth and pepper also evident. The juicy palate is more open for business with red raspberry and red liquorice fruits featured over vanillin confectionary, scorched earth and blackpepper elements. Lush mouth feel with polished tannins and energetic acidity. Red fruited, pepper laced conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2021 Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon, UNITED STATES
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Aromas of violet, red plum, sour to dark cherry and winter strawberries infused with fresh herbs sail out of the glass. Earth and spicy cedar notes are also evident. Rich spicy dark plum, strawberry and dark cherry fruits decorate the palate. Infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and cedar lend further interest. A supple feel is counterpointed by lively acidity. Excellent power and concentration. Polished tannins finishing long, fresh and savoury.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%
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Elegant yet dynamic, this multilayered red reveals detailed cherry and red plum flavors that are laced with savory forest floor and mineral flavors, which build intensity toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2031.
94 Points
WineSpectator.com

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2022 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto

Tuscany, ITALY
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Tenuta San Guido 2022 Guidalberto gives you a good taste of the same DNA that brings us one of Italy's greatest wines, Sassicaia, but it's offered in a more immediate style here (thanks to the addition of the Merlot). This warm vintage opens to medium-dark concentration and very plump aromas that take you immediately to blackberry and blackcurrant sitting out in the sun at your local farmers market. The wine shows a soft and gentle side with a pretty level of elegance transmitted through the fruit freshness and the light oak spice that is discernible here but delivered with grace. Drink 2024-2030.
94 points
Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Guidalberto is a delicious, approachable wine with plenty of charm. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit, cinnamon, licorice and a kiss of oak are all woven together in this gracious, mid-weight offering from Tenuta San Guido. Despite the torrid, dry vintage, Guidalberto retains lovely freshness to match its understated personality. The slender, lithe finish is quite attractive. Drink 2025-2032.
91 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Lots of mint with sage and fresh rosemary to the currant and orange character on the nose, as well as some ripe raspberries. The palate is very refined with creamy and crunchy tannins that run the length of the wine. It shows a crunchy and energetic personality. Give it a year or two to come together, but it’s showing brightness for the vintage. Drink after 2027.
94 points
James Suckling
Guidalberto used to be great value for money, and even though it's a bit pricier these days, the quality has also improved dramatically in recent vintages as Tenuta San Guido seeks to remove the idea of Guidalberto as a ‘second wine’ by building a dedicated winemaking facility and adjusting the blend. The 2022 is loaded with herbal and sea breeze scents among bright, tangy berries. In the mouth it is saline and precise, with a succulence to the concentrated plum and black berry core, and a gracefulness to the tannic and acid structures which weave through it. Sapid and incredibly moreish, with a beautifully ripe red berry finish, this really does stand up on its own two feet. Drink 2024-2030.
93 points
James Button - Decanter

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Twist'd Lemon Spritz

AUSTRALIA
$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

ABV: 8.5%

Closure: Cork

Experience a burst of sunshine with Twist’d Lemon Spritz, a refreshing Prosecco-based drink perfectly balanced with zesty citrus notes and lively fizz. Bright and effervescent, it’s ideal for sunny afternoons, unwinding, or catching up with friends. Serve chilled over ice with a slice of lemon and mint, or use it as a base for your favorite cocktail. Twist, pop, pour, and enjoy!
Alc. 8.5%

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Twist'd Blood Orange Spritz

AUSTRALIA
$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

ABV: 8.5%

Closure: Cork

Experience a burst of sunshine with Twist’d Blood Orange Spritz, a refreshing Prosecco-based drink perfectly balanced with zesty citrus notes and vibrant blood orange fizz. Bright and effervescent, it’s ideal for sunny afternoons, unwinding, or catching up with friends. Serve chilled over ice with a slice of orange and a sprig of thyme, or use it as a base for your favorite cocktail. Twist, pop, pour, and enjoy!
Alc. 8.5%

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2024 Craigie Knowe Estate Riesling

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 12.8%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a greenish tint to the edges and a watery hue. Elevated lime and red apple skin aromas carry a flinty overlay followed by some dried herb and smoky mineral like notes. Concentrated lime and red apple skin flavours intermix with hints of mandarin and smoky mineral like infusions. Finishes dry and bracing with crisp acidity and a long flinty aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.8%

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Lagavulin Distillers Edition Double Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $240.00
$179. 99
Bottle
$2159.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

One of the highlights of the DE range. Try it with aged cheeses.
The idea behind Diageo's Distillers Editions (which started in 1997), is essentially, “...an annual release of Classic Single Malts, each double-matured in a different type of cask wood to complement the characteristics of the whisky." In short, start with a core distillery expression, then finish it for an unstated length of time in a novel cask. When it came to Lagavulin, there were doubters who thought nothing could be a match for its pungent character. Those sceptics were probably unfamiliar with Pedro-Ximenez (sweet) sherry. As the years went by, many came to consider this bottling as the benchmark for the other Distiller Editions. As of 2022, the label changed. Previously you could find details like 'lgv 4/510'. Now there’s no indication of the batch. Even the vintage and confirmed age have disappeared. That means this may (or may not be) ‘extra matured’ Lagavulin 16 Year Old, instead, it would be best described as a NAS (no age statement) whisky.
When we last visited this distinctive dram, it possessed all the classic Lagavulin notes matched by the sweet accents of sun-dried grapes derived from PX cask wood. Iodine, sea spray, kelp, lanolin and white pepper over sweeter scents of vanilla, cocoa and shortbread. Lighter bodied than the standard issue, but also more silky; mildly salty with peat infused raisin bread, honey, pepper and hints of liquorice bullets in the aftertaste. Superb balance. Ends kippery, dry, with the whisky almost taking back seat to the sherry. Like a mouthful of smoked-fruit'n'nut chocolate. Quite feminine by this distillery's standards, but one of the highlights of the DE range. Try it with aged cheeses. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Nose: I love how the sherry seems to amplify the smoke. Not that it’s the most smoky whisky around, but it gives it a more sooty character. Lacquered meat on the barbecue, hints of toffee and a herbal syrup. Dark bramble. Later it becomes more tart and it seems to thin out. A more vinous aroma comes out, as well as some iodine and olive brine. Mouth: fairly accessible and light, still a little vinous, but it does show a nice smokiness too. Lapsang tea, earthy liquorice, hints of dark chocolate. Then some grassy notes appear (slightly less impressive) with leather and roasted coffee. Also dried seaweed and a lightly acrid, medicinal and peppery note. Finish: medium long, with more of the medicinal ashes and sweet malty notes. Hints of baked apples and autumn leaves, with a fine bitter edge. Quite a nice dram, I still consider myself a fan of this Distillers Edition. - whiskynotes.be
...Double matured in PX seasoned casks and now coming without any age or vintage statements, while last year's still had one, 2006. Gulp! At least it lasted from the glorious vintage 1979 to vintage 2006. Colour: golden apricot. Nose: nice, fresh, not quite PX-y, rather on lapsang souchong and pu-her, old hunting jacket, Barbour grease, lanolin, with a little game, Maggi, lovage, soy sauce… Some camphor and cough syrup too. Sadly I haven't got any older vintages at hand, but I have the impression that this is fresher and less on coffee and chocolate than its ancestors. Mouth: the sherry feels a little more on the palate but it's still a refreshing and lively Lagavulin, pretty smoky, with a growing toffeeness and a little pipe tobacco. Would tend to get then heavier and a little leathery, but with good marmalade and jams (plums). Finish: medium, a little medicinal, with a feeling of sweet cough syrup. No meatiness that I can detect on the palate. The aftertaste is a notch too jammy and sweet for me, this sweetness being new. Comments: nutshell, they cancelled the vintage and age statements and seemingly raised the price to +/-125€, while bottling a fairly better and possibly younger juice. Loved the lovage in it. Crikey, I just don't know whether we should start to complain or not. 86 points - whiskyfun.com
...I cant believe I’m saying this, but this may have surpassed the 16 for the title of my favorite Laga. I was beginning to think I would never say that. But the PX sherry cask finish really gives it a balance unlike anything. That same mistifying and baffling cool, minty (eucalyptus?) finish is there. It still magically goes from deep dense smoke to a vaporous cooling note somehow. But now its almost as though its wrapped in yet another layer. It’s as dynamic and interesting as the 16, but it’s almost like it’s refined older cousin. Savoring this bottle for sure. My favorite Laga to date, and just a hair shy of a perfect rating for me. - distiller.com

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Chivas Brothers Royal Salute The Signature Blend 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A recent addition to the Royal Salute family, with a similar release date to 'The Lost Blend'. Their 'Signature Blend' has been crafted with precious and scarce whiskies. Expect a spice driven, nutty, and rich expression backed up by heavy citrus character. A non-peated bottling, making it a guaranteed all-rounder.

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The nose is a little attenuated but shows off tarte au citron, cigar smoke, blood orange, and some gentle spices. The rich, fruity palate has a flawless, immaculate quality with tangy orange, spice, caramel, ground almond, vanilla, and orange sherbet, but what it gains in smoothness it loses in producing a substantial firework moment to really stimulate the palate. A polished blend in search of some perfect imperfections.
89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2019)

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2022 Wittmann Aulerde Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

It's hard to quantify the impact and value of 350+ vintages the Wittmann family have under their belt in their hometown of Westhofen. As part of the 15th generation of ownership, current steward Philipp Wittmann has embraced the organic viticulture ethos started by his father Günter, even taking it one step further by converting their vineyards to biodynamic in 2004. He lays the foundation for wines of exceptional quality through intensive, year-round maintenance, low yields and the uncompromising selection of bunches by hand. These are superb dry Rieslings from this superstar Rheinhessen winery.
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Wittmann's 2022 Aulerde Westhofen Riesling GG is super clear, refined and elegant on the deep and pure nose that is also intense due to fruit from old vines that were planted in 1949 and 1959. It's slightly reductive but attractively so and intermingled with discreet yeasty and mocha notes. On the palate, this is a very pure and mineral, firmly structured Riesling with concentration and power yet still a somewhat astringent finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2023. Drink 2027-2040.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 30, 2023)
The 2022 Riesling Westhofener Aulerde Grosses Gewächs is made from the estate's oldest vines, planted in 1949 at an unusual density of 8,000 vines/ha in the rich marls of Aulerde. The vineyard still cannot be navigated by tractor in its narrow rows. The nose is vivid and direct with lifted lemon and flinty yeast. With air, the lemon attains all the richness of the ripest Amalfi lemon. The palate is concentrated but very fluid, compact, streamlined and rounded. Lemon freshness tingles around the edges as the wine transports you deeper and deeper into the soil. Phenolics lend structure to relative richness. The 2022 is concentrated, pure and shows subtle length. (Bone-dry) Drink 2028-2050.
93 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
All the spices of the bazaar are married to generous yet fresh exotic fruit. Only medium-bodied for a site that leans more towards the rich and full-bodied direction. And after the tsunami of fresh fruit comes a second wave of staggeringly fresh minerality. Great vitality right to the end of the long, super-straight road. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Wittmann Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

It's hard to quantify the impact and value of 350+ vintages the Wittmann family have under their belt in their hometown of Westhofen. As part of the 15th generation of ownership, current steward Philipp Wittmann has embraced the organic viticulture ethos started by his father Günter, even taking it one step further by converting their vineyards to biodynamic in 2004. He lays the foundation for wines of exceptional quality through intensive, year-round maintenance, low yields and the uncompromising selection of bunches by hand. These are superb dry Rieslings from this superstar Rheinhessen winery.
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Bottled earlier on the day I tasted it (!), the 2022 Kirchspiel Westhofen Riesling GG is pure, intense and refined but also untamed on the chalky nose. Silky, fresh and elegant on the palate, this is a rather lean, enormously saline Kirchspiel with a citric finish. This is a radiant and puristic limestone Riesling with salivating salinity and piquancy on the finish. The wine is tight, fresh and citric, or Wittmann's alternative to the purest Chablis. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2023. Drink 2028-2045.
95 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 30, 2023)
The 2022 Riesling Westhofener Kirchspiel Grosses Gewächs is from this east-facing site, with just 30cm of topsoil on limestone. A slight reduction marks the shy nose. The palate is slender but concentrated. A notion of green and yellow apple peel insinuates itself on the textured palate, presenting apple skin - perhaps this wine's guise of the phenolics - alongside the mouthwatering fruit that hovers between apple and citrus and a notion of lemon balm. The mid-palate is concentrated, very straight-shooting, linear and driven. The 2022 is cooling and has much energy. (Bone-dry) Drink 2028-2050.
94 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
Mind-blowing spiciness hits you when your nose enters the glass. Enormous flinty energy is married to a compact and super-chalky structure on the electrifying palate. Super-long and focused finish that doesn’t want to stop. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
98 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Wittmann Brunnenhauschen Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

It's hard to quantify the impact and value of 350+ vintages the Wittmann family have under their belt in their hometown of Westhofen. As part of the 15th generation of ownership, current steward Philipp Wittmann has embraced the organic viticulture ethos started by his father Günter, even taking it one step further by converting their vineyards to biodynamic in 2004. He lays the foundation for wines of exceptional quality through intensive, year-round maintenance, low yields and the uncompromising selection of bunches by hand. These are superb dry Rieslings from this superstar Rheinhessen winery.
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The 2022 Brunnenhäuschen Westhofen Riesling GG opens with a beautifully pure, refined and elegant bouquet from red-colored clay soils covering limestone rocks. The nose is deep, pure and saline, dense and intense but elegant, with yeasty notes intertwined with ripe and concentrated but lush fruit aromas. Very complex and pure on the palate, this is a full-bodied, refined, precise and elegant, seamlessly textured and enormously saline-finishing Riesling from limestone soils with marl layers. It's a fascinating complex and highly refined Riesling. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2023. Drink 2026-2050.
95 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 30, 2023)
The 2022 Riesling Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen Grosses Gewächs abuts the Morstein, but it is slightly more elevated with its limestone overlaid with terra rossa rich in iron oxide. Flinty reduction still holds sway on the nose. However, the palate comes with a smooth, serene and gentle texture of lemon zest bedded on soft, pillowy yeast, yet with many directions and zing, driving forward with gentle force. The finish tapers to beautiful, lemon-pervaded slenderness. The phenolic grip manifests on the finish with beautiful finesse and zesty, citric definition. The 2022 is a lovely and intriguing mix of obliqueness and directness. It's very long and very fine in the face of 2022. Wow. (Bone-dry) Drink 2028-2050.
94-96 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
What a breathtakingly vibrant and delicate nose this great riesling GG has! A ray of light falls through a high window and falls on the floor at your feet. Super-focused and crystalline on the medium-bodied palate where the power is masterfully underplayed. This has an exotic side, but it is so restrained. Incredibly long, pure finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
98 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com
The Brunnenhäuschen site is directly adjacent to the more famous Morstein and has a similar soil structure: reddish, with clay marl, limestone and water-bearing layered limestone rocks in the subsoil, which showed great advantage in the warm and dry 2022. This gives the Riesling an almost cool-seeming brilliance, with a slight smokiness over the apple and citrus fruits. The acidity is smooth and ripe, but also powerful. On the palate, it also makes a strong impression: intensive and lasts incredibly long. Drink 2028 - 2050.
97 points
Caro Maurer MW - Decanter

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2022 Donnhoff Hollenpfad im Muhlberg Riesling Grosse Gewachs

Nahe, GERMANY
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Donnhoff make the best wines in the Nahe region, and some of the finest anywhere in the world. While it was Helmut Donnhoff that launched this estate to worldwide attention, winemaking duties are now managed by his talented son, Cornelius. There's a deep understanding of the grand wines and grand vineyards that's been handed down through the generations. And given the enormous technical proficiency Cornelius has demonstrated so far, Donnhoff is sure to be at the top of the vinous hierarchy for years to come.
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The 2022 Riesling Roxheimer Höllenpfad im Mühlberg Grosses Gewächs is from a special, old parcel of 40-year-old Riesling within the stoniest, rockiest parts of the Permian sandstone of the Höllenpfad. A touch of yeast still plays with the ripe apricot fruit that shimmers shyly on the nose. A touch of white pepper later appears. The palate is stony yet rounded, structured by rockiness, with vivid glimmers of lemon oil, concentrated and increasingly zesty. It's pure yet has an increasingly insistent intensity, spraying with ripe lemon zestiness, white pepper and iron oxide. In the end, buffered lemon zest fills the mouth and mind. The 2022 is long, pure, zesty and insistent. (Bone-dry) Drink 2025-2050.
93-95 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
What a dramatic wine this is, at once ripe and austere, super-stony and super-herbal with a touch of peppermint. Compact core in spite of the sleek and very focused body. Electric freshness at the vibrant finish although the acidity is anything but dominant. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Grosse Gewachs

Nahe, GERMANY
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Donnhoff make the best wines in the Nahe region, and some of the finest anywhere in the world. While it was Helmut Donnhoff that launched this estate to worldwide attention, winemaking duties are now managed by his talented son, Cornelius. There's a deep understanding of the grand wines and grand vineyards that's been handed down through the generations. And given the enormous technical proficiency Cornelius has demonstrated so far, Donnhoff is sure to be at the top of the vinous hierarchy for years to come.
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The 2022 Riesling Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Grosses Gewächs is from shale soils. The nose immediately expresses water on hot stone: warm and redolent of things that are not vegetal but mineral. The palate, however, holds Riesling's alluring citrus and stone fruit. The stony depth and dimension are undeniable, waiting patiently in the background to come to the fore. For now, citrus provides the top notes, but the heart and base note is of absolute stone: wet stone, shale that holds water, salt and centuries in its depth. The buffered citrus serenity is captivating. The finish is pure lemon linearity. (Bone-dry) Drink 2027-2050.
95-97 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
The restrained beauty of the peachiness in the nose is hard to describe, but easy to be overwhelmed by! On the compact palate this has staggering concentration yet still manages to be very light on its feet. The finish is blade-runner sharp, but the blade also flashes in the sun. Breathtaking drive and energy for the very warm and dry vintage. Then comes the remarkable wet-stone minerality and you can’t wait for the next sip. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.
99 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Donnhoff Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Nahe, GERMANY
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Donnhoff make the best wines in the Nahe region, and some of the finest anywhere in the world. While it was Helmut Donnhoff that launched this estate to worldwide attention, winemaking duties are now managed by his talented son, Cornelius. There's a deep understanding of the grand wines and grand vineyards that's been handed down through the generations. And given the enormous technical proficiency Cornelius has demonstrated so far, Donnhoff is sure to be at the top of the vinous hierarchy for years to come.
Other Reviews....
The 2022 Riesling Norheimer Dellchen Grosses Gewächs unites volcanic and shale soils. The site benefits from underground aquifers. The nose opens with a smoky slate note leading to the lemon- and lime-edged ripe stone fruit. The entire impression is one of yellow-fruited, ripe juiciness. This verges more and more into a yellow spectrum of citrus, perfumed and almost tender. The palate keeps this juicy fruit and dips it into tingling saltiness. Generosity, ripeness, saltiness and textural elements of pear peel and citrus zest unite into a very energetic, driven, almost urgent wine. The finish on the tongue is linear, but the aromas expand and take flight. (Bone-dry) Drink 2027-2050.
94-96 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
What an exquisite stone fruit nose this super-fine and filigree dry riesling has! Yes, it is also very concentrated, but this and the power are completely underplayed. The result is an almost weightless palate that hangs like a white cloud in the still air. Extraordinary purity and precision at the almost endless finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.
98 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Georg Breuer Pfaffenwies Riesling

Rheingau, GERMANY
$195. 00
Bottle
$2340.00 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Georg Breuer estate was founded in 1880 as part of a wine merchant company, and has been owned by the Breuer family since the beginning of the 20th century. Georg Breuer enlarged the estate and increased the export of wines. His sons Bernhard and Heinrich and later Bernhard’s daughter Theresa expanded the vineyard size to 40 hectares in the best Rüdesheim, Rauenthal and Lorch sites. Theresa Breuer was thrust into the business after the sudden passing of her father in 2004, and through tireless work and dedication is now one of the most respected winemaking forces in Germany. The estate's focus is on top dry Riesling wines from the unique terroir of the Rheingau valley, and Breuer's flagship crus are Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg and the 12.5-acre monopole, Rauenthal Nonnenberg.
The vineyard site Pfaffenwies was initially mentioned as ‘pafenwies’ in documents from 1211, and later as ‘pfaffenwissen’ (1235). It was named after Pastor Dydo, also known as ‘Pfaffe’. This steep site has a gradient of up to 45% and is situated between 90 to 160m above sea level. The soil is a combination of stony Hunsrück slate and Taunus quartzite, with loess in the lower parts. Riesling from this area is characterised by great elegance as well as pronounced acidity and minerality.
Other Reviews....
Form Lorch, the 2022 Pfaffenwies offers a clear, refined and intense bouquet with clear, bright fruit aromas intertwined with delicate flinty notes of weathered slate. Full-bodied and mouthfilling on the palate, this is a pure, elegant, well-balanced but also tensioned and savory-finishing Riesling from the Pfaffenwies. 11.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted at the domaine in September 2023. Drink 2024-2047.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 30, 2023)
The 2022 Riesling Lorcher Pfaffenwies was harvested across six different parcels within this southwest-facing site, dating to the mid-1960s, ranging from slate closer to the river and more quartzite toward the forest. Theresa calls it a “complete picture of the vineyard.” It's fermented in Stück and Halbstück. The nose opens with a juicy yellow plum, a frisson of crushed yarrow and rock dust. The palate is concentrated and has something salty, insistent, mouth-watering and savory. Lemony brightness comes with a slight sense of lemon pith and crushed yarrow spice. It's very clear-cut, subtly nutty on the finish with much brightness and understated substance. (Bone-dry)
91-93 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
This sleek and tightly wound beauty has the Amalfi-lemon, lime-zest and wild-herb aromas we associate with the top vineyard sites at the northern extremity of the Rheingau. Only medium-bodied, but intensely mineral, this is bristling with racy energy and wet-stone minerality through the long, very focused finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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Isle of Raasay Gin (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A Scottish island gin that's all about juniper, citrus peel and pepper, in that order. The character of the berries is reminiscent of freshly picked pine buds rubbed between the fingers. The malt-based spirit adds a richness to the mouthfeel, however the flavours tread on the drier side; Citrus peel and a peppery tingle invite another sip. It's relatively straightforward yet lovely London Dry with freshness as its strength. Mixing tends to subdue and simplify the profile, so reserve it for vibrant Martinis. Other botanicals include rhubarb, licorice, angelica and water from the distillery's well. 46% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Other reviews... This Scottish island gin is made from a base of Raasay’s double distilled malt spirit, but it is reportedly lighter than the new make used for their single malt line. The gin bill uses Raasay juniper, selected with the help of a local botanist, along with a short list of other botanicals including lemon and orange peel, rhubarb, licorice, and angelica (the more delicate of which have been vapor infused). Thoughts follow. The aroma is bright and clean with an initial punch of sappy, resinous juniper and sharp citrus notes. Everything evens out pretty quickly, however, into a softer mix of orange oil, candied lemon peel, pine needles, and black licorice with faint traces of pepper and currants. It’s an inviting and enchanting aroma that only continues to bloom in the glass. The palate is dry and mild with notes of fresh cut pine, orange peel, and cut grass. It’s an extremely light-bodied gin, almost effervescent, with a clean, airy finish of lemon peel and powdered sugar. While elegant and approachable, it leaves me wanting just a bit more complexity. Ideal as a sipping gin and worthwhile in a martini, but it can get a bit lost in the wrong tonic or adventurous cocktail. - drinkhacker.com
4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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Don Fulano 20th Aniversario Sherry Cask Aged 100% Agave Anejo Tequila (750ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 44.4%

9000 bottles of this limited edition, additive-free Añejo commemorating 20 years of Don Fulano are on offer globally. One third of that is dedicated to the U.S. market. Agaves grown in Los Altos form its basis, harvested from three ranches in Jalisco: La Tuna in Arandas, planted in 2014, Milpillas Cerro in Atontonilco, planted in 2014 and El Maguey in Atontonilco, planted in 2008. Each harvest was also distilled and matured separately: La Tuna agave in first-fill ex-Amontillado sherry butts for 1 year, 6 months; Millpillas Cerro agave in first-fill ex-Oloroso sherry butts for 1 year, 9 months, and the El Maguey agave, matured in French oak ex-Burgundy casks for exactly eight years. All were copper-pot-distilled then blended in April 2023 and re-barreled in a combination of first-fill Amontillado and Oloroso sherry butts. Like other Fulanos, this is not mainstream tequila; Sweet vanillla and smokey agave are present on the nose and palate - in a subtle fashion; There are suggestions of dried grass, peppercorns and (perhaps) papaya coming through, but the initial passes remain fairly muted. Given enough air contact it turns into a rewarding, contemplative spirit that keeps you coming back, the gently smokey agave gaining definition, becoming sweeter and riper with time in the glass. By anejo standards, it's unusually spritely, too. This grand assemblage was bottled in July of 2023 at 44.4% Alc./Vol. A small parcel has been imported to Australia. Tasted from a 20ml sample.
Other reviews... The nose is a heady mix of roasted agave, green bell pepper, grapefruit peel, roasted mushrooms, and toasted walnuts. The liquid has a luxuriously silky feel, with ample complexity that, like a good mole, hits savory, umami, spicy, and slightly sweet spots on the tongue. Flavors of porcini mushrooms mix with bell pepper, bittersweet chocolate, grapefruit and lime peel, cinnamon, chili pepper, earthy sage, and honeyed, roasted agave shine through. The finish is rich and slightly nutty—like roasted pumpkin and sesame seeds—with only a subtle sweetness. 95 points - distiller.com

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Isle of Raasay Quercus Humboldtii Virgin Colombian Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 50.7%

Isle of Raasay released its namesake whisky back in 2021. Distilled on a tiny island north of Skye and only reachable via a ferry, they produce both peated and unpeated whisky from 100% Scottish barley and then blend the two to create a lightly peated style. While most single malt is aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, Isle of Raasay is harnessing the unique flavours and properties of first-fill rye, Chinkapin oak and first-fill wine casks from Bordeaux. Then there's this - part of the Oak Species Maturation Series showcasing how different woods interact with the spirit. Fully matured in Colombian oak (Quercus Humboldtii), it's a superbly vibrant malt that could be at least ten years old by Scottish standards. Mezcal-like in its smokiness, being earthy, slightly vegetal, and in moments, borderline rubbery, bittersweet dark chocolate, hints of salt and seaweed add to the complexity. It's young umami whisky with the presentation to match. 8500 bottles produced. 50.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Notes from the producers... flavours of crème brûlée and heather smoke in a mix of peated and unpeated malts.

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Isle of Raasay Na Sia Unpeated Chinkapin Single Cask 5 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 61.8%

Chinkapin, or Quercus Muehlenbergii American white oak is native to central and eastern North America. The fresh charring of these casks brings a rich colour and flavour early on in the maturation process, while the high toast caramelises the natural sugars in the wood. It's anticipated that this expression will be offered every two years as a peated and unpeated variant. Expect sweet toffee and butterscotch on the nose, with vibrant dark fruit flavours and deep, rich colours at just five years of age. 61.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Aged in virgin Chinkapin oak. The aroma is sultry and rich with dark toffee and caramel notes, honey roasted cashews, brown butter, and a bit of Cracker Jack. The palate is expressive, if a bit youthful, with lots of cooked cereal and brown sugar atop a big oak profile of sandalwood, dried coconut, and pencil shavings. A bit of candied ginger develops on the midpalate, along with spice cake and some baked apple before dissolving into a warming, slightly salty finish of honey candies, dried cherries, and apricot. Reviewed: Cask 19/56. - drinkhacker.com

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2012 El Dorado High Ester Blend LBI / DHE Cask Strength Guyana Rum (750ml)

GUYANA
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 57%

"Delicious...estery funk with tons of complexity, and then navy strength on top of that makes this Rum an absolute winner." - tastings.com
2024 marks the first offering in the High Ester Blend Series, combining the La Bonne Intention (LBI) marque from the versatile French Savalle Still with the never-before released Diamond High Ester (DHE) marque from El Dorado's small John Dore Double Retort Copper Pot. Both distilled in 2012 and aged for 11 years in old Bourbon barrels, the ester count is reportedly over 1500g/hl (diffordsguide.com), however it's not certain whether that refers to esters after distillation (i.e.- before maturation) or after years of tropical aging. Regardless, according to more than one review, the results are pretty special, bursting with fruit, funk and floral notes. Bottled at a natural strength of 57% Alc./Vol., no outturn numbers are stated.
Other reviews... Dark amber color. Aromas and flavors of bananas foster, grilled pineapple dipped in chocolate sauce, baked cherries, and pecan pie with cinnamon with a round, lively, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, gigantic, long finish revealing nuances of chocolate creme brulee, ripe banana and pineapple drenched in caramel sauce and lit on fire, cinnamon and nutmeg with clove and ginger accents, and kola nut. First and foremost, delicious; also estery funk with tons of complexity, and then navy strength on top of that making this Rum an absolute winner. 96 points - tastings.com
...There is a lot to be unpacked here and it rewards the patient. The palate is simply strong and very firm, fortunately without any kind of bitchy sharpness. It’s more like a very hot very sweet and very strong black tea. There’s salt, honey, olive oil, brown sugar, salted caramel ice cream, orange peel, sweet soya, and then a repetition of the sweet spices, freshly baked pastries, coffee grounds and unsweetened chocolate…and more of the spices mentioned above. The rum as a whole presents as somewhat dry, but it all leads to a really long, dry, aromatic that sums up the profile quite nicely, but without introducing any new elements. Well. I must say, I’m happy that this is not a rum which was twisted into some semblance of conformity by some moron’s idea of a formula. It’s quite original, while still hewing to a profile that is recognizably Demerara. To do so was probably the right decision, since, overall, the rum works extremely well. The high ester component is less assertive than the Jamaicans have led us to expect (that’s not a criticism, just an observation), yet it does well to balance off the more traditional flavours provided by the LBI, which, even back then, always seemed to be somewhat indeterminate... For that strength, that nose, those tastes and the overall quality, there’s nothing here that I don’t like. My suggestion would be to park the high ester expectations, enjoy the complexity of the blend, appreciate the strength, and maybe even drop the coin to get one for yourself. - thelonecaner.com
Notes from the producers... Aroma: Gusts of figs and start-fruit whiff ahead, trailed by cinnamon and vanilla notes, and balanced by the mellow aromas of toffee and honey, with hints of banana undertones. Taste: the brief introduction of orange peel is overlayed with rich spicy notes in the pallet, prominently vanilla with cinnamon. Clove, dark chocolate, and slightly burner caramel hit the mid-palate delicately, before a smooth transition to honey that softens the leathery, spicy finish. A rum to be sipped and savoured for its delicateness as much as its deep impact, lush minerality and dry finish.

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Don Fulano 100% Agave Blanco Fuerte Tequila (700ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Awarded Best in Show at one of the most prestigious spirits judging events in the world.
Fuerte (meaning strong) refers to a high-strength Blanco tequila. Once hard to find, more producers are offering these nowadays following a demand for punchier expressions. Some are better than others, but Don Fulano Fuerte may be as good as it gets. Claiming the prestigious Best In Show Tequila award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the accolade sets Don Fulano apart in a crowded market, reinforcing its reputation as a top-tier producer. Crafted under the expertise of Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca and blended by Sergio Mendoza, the tequila is made from estate-grown Maduro and Pinto agaves (Jima Media) harvested in the highlands of Atotonilco, an area known for producing some of the finest agaves in the country. A dual-distillation method is employed, using both a column-still and a traditional copper pot-still.
Judges described Fulano's Fuerte as "An amazing and well balanced tequila with agave and black pepper on the nose and palate followed by a burst of citrus and cinnamon on the finish." We received a 30ml sample. The aroma feels heavier yet less expressive than Fulano's standard Blanco and benefits from breathing to get past the hints of matchbox, crushed pine needles and drying minerality. At high ABV and with zero chill filtration, the palate is mouth-filling and creamy - far from your average Blanco experience. Roll it around your mouth to extract the full extent of flavours which really build at the finish as pepper, wax, roasted capsicum and a light herbaceous character shine through. As with many natural strength single malts, this initially understated but very textural tequila needs time to reveal its wares. Its individual profile showcasing the unadulterated essence of the agave will both fascinate and polarise fans of the genre. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Isle of Raasay Na Sia Unpeated Rye Single Cask 5 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 61%

Other reviews... Aged in first-fill rye casks from Woodford Reserve. The nose is initially soft and earthy with a mild rye spice, coffee grounds, and a toasted marshmallow sweetness. The peat smoke, which comes across more as mesquite barbecue, doesn’t fully integrate with notes of vanilla bean and butterscotch that start to take over as things open up. On the palate, a peppery entry of young malt and Tootsie Roll gives way to thinner notes of barley sugar and baking spice. The finish, while nicely spiced, is a bit one dimensional, with caramelized sugar, treacle, and a bit of campfire smoke. Reviewed: Cask 18/627. - drinkhacker.com

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Camus Intensely Aromatic VSOP Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
Reduced from $129.99
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Launched in 2019, Camus' 'Intense' range is produced using their 'intensity' process whereby they manually select the most aromatic litres of the heads during the second distillation. It also includes a portion of Borderies fruit, a lesser-known appellation which Camus is well-known for championing. Distilled from 100% Ugni Blanc and matured in fine-to-medium grain French oak casks for a minimum of 4 years, according to Camus, the style is distinguished by a high level of terpenols, resulting in wonderful scents of fine flowers. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... More elegant and refined than many XO cognacs with pleasing fruit and floral notes garnishing rich vanilla fudge and black tea tannins. 5+ Stars - diffordsguide.com
Double Gold at the World Spirit Competition in San Francisco.
Notes from the producers... an elegant golden tint with amber undertones. On the nose, it reveals a perfect balance between precious tannins and fresh notes of tropical fruits, followed by generous floral tones. On the palate, it resonates with lavish fruity notes accompanied by accents of spices and vanilla.

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2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Blanc

Burgundy, FRANCE
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

This Marsannay Villages comes from five parcels including Les Larreys, Clos du Roy and En Blungey, as well as fruit from newly planted vines in Couchée. The oldest vines in the cuvée date from 1949. It’s fermented and aged for 18 months in 600-litre barrels, and Pataille uses a little new oak.
Other Reviews....
Delivering aromas of pear, yellow orchard fruit, citrus oil and orange blossom, the 2021 Marsannay Blanc is medium-bodied, fleshy and perfumed with a satiny attack, racy acids and a giving, charming profile. Drink 2023-2030.
89 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)
Raised in demi-muids and pièce on the lees, the 2021 Marsannay Blanc has quite a strict nose, a bit bashful at the moment. The palate has much more going on with orange zest and lime, fine length with bitter lemon on the finish. Worth seeking out. Drink 2024-2030.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Clos du Roy

Burgundy, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 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.
Other Reviews....
Scents of red berries, plums, licorice, potpourri and orange zest introduce the 2021 Marsannay Clos du Roy, a medium to full-bodied, bright and fleshy wine with powdery tannins, lively acids and a saline finish. A nicely balanced cuvée that's neither the most extrovert nor the most structured bottling in the range, it will offer a broad drinking window. Drink 2024-2037.
92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)
The 2021 Marsannay Clos du Roy has a nicely poised bouquet with black cherry and mulberry fruit, floral scents emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with firm tannins, very saline with a briny finish. Excellent. Drink 2025-2036.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2011 Claxton's Exploration Series Jura 12 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Jura, SCOTLAND
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Differentiating from Claxton's Warehouse ranges, whiskies under their Exploration series arrive in standard, round bottles instead of the premium "flat" bottle type. Under the neck foil on each you'll find a Claxton's coin which gains you points towards their exclusive releases (if you ever happen to visit Claxton's showroom in Dalswinton!) Despite the rather plain presentation, previous shipments have delivered some gems. The value remains reasonable considering these are generally just one or two cherry-picked casks per bottling and offered at a generous 50% ABV.
Jura commenced a massive re-racking programme in 1998 which continued through to 2016. It saw 30,000 mixed barrel types of pre-1995 stocks re-filled into casks of 'higher' quality (we can assume this refers to x-Bourbon). As of 1995, all of the new make spirit is exclusively put into first fill bourbon casks, hence, a Jura from a PX hogshead is an unusual thing. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Oily (Rapeseed), bitter orange and mild herbs. Palate: Sweet grape skin with more bitter fruits. Oily mouthfeel. Finish: Oak-sweet finish with more grape notes.

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2021 Sohm & Kracher Lion Gruner Veltliner

Niederösterreich, Wachau, AUSTRIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green to the edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of lime and pear infused with fresh herbs are trailed by hints of rose water and stony mineral notes. Delicious fleshy textured pear, lime and green apple fruits are counterpointed by zesty acidity with some mandarin and flinty elements enlivening the back half. Finishes dry with a highly energised feel to the long bristling conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews……
A very typical and expressive Austrian gruner veltliner with a wonderfully fresh nose of nutty apple and white pepper. Medium-bodied and very juicy, with attractive citrusy freshness at the long, polished finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Julien Sunier Fleurie

Beaujolais, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Elevated sour cherry, rhubarb, fresh herb and earth scents evolve from the glass trailed by some leather and spice notes. Vibrant sour cherry and rhubarb flavours infused with green herbs grace the elegant palate. Earth, traces of smoky minerals and spice lie underneath. Crunch acidity with a sappy mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews…..
Dark cherry, liquorice, floral notes, a smoky damp earth character, spice. It’s firm with a slurry of stony tannin, kind of gamey and wild, but the dark fruit and texture here carries it along, as does the fine ‘mineral’ line of acidity. The finish is smoky, but also sweet in dark berry fruit. It opens up and builds weight and perfume with some time in glass (or decanter), revealing rose petals, sour cherry and raspberry. Yes, it’s a little rustic, but I really like it. Drink 2024-2028+
94 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front
Wildflower, berry and rhubarb aromas to this, with some citrus and funky earth undertones. Silky, supple and juicy on the palate with a medium body. From organically grown grapes. Why wait? Delicious now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2014 Claxton's Exploration Series Glen Garioch 9 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

We're up to the ninth release in the Exploration Series. Closed in 1968, re-opened by the Morrisons (Bowmore et al) then purchased by Beam Suntory in 1994, nowadays Glen Garioch makes largely unpeated malt from short ferments, giving a deep cereal and spice note to the distillate. The new owners have great confidence in the quality of output, with all of its production dedicated to single malt rather than blends. This special selection from Claxton's was drawn from a Tawny Port barrique at 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Rich plums, raisins, icing. Danish pastry. Palate: Rich and fruity. Lots of raisins in syrup. Strudel. Finish: Sweet and warming. Long aftertaste of raisins.

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2022 Maxwell Four Roads Grenache - Last Stocks

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $24.99
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black in colour with a dark red hue. Spicy dark raspberry and black cherry aromas intermix with scorched earth, liquorice and peppered herb notes. Rich juicy black cherry, dark raspberry and liquorice flavours overlay a scorched earth and peppered dried herb back drop. Sandy tannins with a succulently fruited, pepper laced finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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Taylor's 30 Year Old Tawny Port

Douro Valley, PORTUGAL
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Closure: Cork

Taylor’s sets the benchmark for aged Tawny, offering precision, lift, and structure even at extended maturities. These wines are aged in seasoned oak casks to develop nutty, elegant profiles with remarkable freshness.
Other Reviews…..
Toffee and salted nuts. Caramel. Smoke. Dried cherry. Full-bodied. Medium sweet. Lots of dried fruit and butterscotch. Small amount of tannin tension gives this a sense of freshness. Drink now.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com
Singed cinnamon, dried cherry and persimmon notes form the core in this suave offering, which streams through a finish marked with bergamot, hazelnut and sandalwood. Leans toward flattering with its sweetness, while a bitter orange hint whispers on the finish to lend contrast and spine. Drink now.
95 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

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2019 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

Ribera del Duero, SPAIN
$440. 00
Bottle
$5280.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Bodegas Vega Sicilia is Spain's most prestigious wine estate, and has produced some of the most famous wines in the country's history. Founded in the 1860's and based in Ribera del Duero, two hours from Madrid, initial plantings at the estate included Bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec, along with the indigenous Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).
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The obsession in 2019 was to avoid excess ripeness and to keep the freshness, so they did a softer vinification, used larger vats for the élevage and used less American wood. The 2019 Valbuena was produced with a blend of Tinto Fino with 3% Merlot. It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.88 and 4.6 grams of acidity. I love the nose; it is perfumed and subtle. And the wine is beautifully textured; the tannins are very fine, silky even, quite different from the tannins from the other 2019s from the group that I tasted next to this, Macán and Pintia. A triumph over the conditions of the year, it's a more elegant Valbuena than I anticipated. 190,490 bottles, 5,581 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2022. Drink 2024-2032.
95 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Jun 14, 2024)
The 2019 Valbuena 5º is primarily Tempranillo with a 3% dash of Merlot from the Vega Sicilia Estate and was aged for up to two years, one in foudres and the other in different kinds of oak barrels. Garnet-red with a faint bluish-purple sheen. The aromas feature cedar and vanilla accompanied by plum, sour cherry and subtle pine hints. The dry and velvety palate shows a faintly chalky texture and supple tannins that create an unctuous but taut character. The energetic red is wrapped in a gently plush blanket. Drink 2025-2040.
94 points
Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous

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Hartshorn Pure Sheep Whey Vodka (500ml) - White Bottle

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Created as a contrast to the distillery's Black range, this is not exactly neutral, but certainly notable. If you enjoy rye-based styles, this offers similar richness of mouthfeel, from its fresh cream bouquet to its silky, vanilla cream-and-lightly peppered palate which achieves a lovely sweet/dry balance. A great option for cocktails where vodka doesn't need to be the hero. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Distilleria Negroni Rosso Vermouth (750ml)

ITALY
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

A 'farm to glass' Vermouth based on the distillery's own wine sees an infusion of alcohol with herbs and spices such as artemisia, thyme, oregano, rosemary, vanilla pods, quassia, rhubarb root and angelica. On the nose, the bouquet is intense and vinous, with hints of balsamic and herbs followed by cinnamon and cloves. On the palate it's sweet, leaving a slightly tannic note on the finish. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Williams & Humbert Don Zoilo 15 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry

Jerez, SPAIN
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Cork

Very deep dark sienna brown colour with a olive green tinged hue. Engulfing the nostrils are intoxicating scents of raisin cake, honeyed figs, toffee, walnut, marzipan and spice. Thick and heavy across the palate, it has an oil like viscosity with honeyed raisin, fig, marzipan, toffee, traces of marmalade, subtle walnut and spice flavours saturating every corner of the mouth. Outstanding power and concentration finishing warm, sweet and prodigiously long.
Alc. 18%

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2011 Watt Whisky MDB2M 12 Year Old Cask Strength Guyana Rum (700ml)

GUYANA
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.1%

Diamond is the only remaining rum distillery in Guyana, so this is from the same operation that makes the fabulous El Dorado range (amongst others). The barrel in question spent five years ageing in the tropics followed by seven years on the continent. We'd hazard to guess that the mix is majority pot still rums. Overripe tropical fruits melt into milk chocolate, liquorice bullets and molasses cake with grassy, caney notes adding appropriate freshness to the finish. Allow five minutes of air contact and this keeps on giving. The fact that it's unsweetened and carries high alcohol so effortlessly makes this seductive, integrated and perfectly balanced expression an epitome of elegance in the Guyanese category. 264 bottles from an x-whisky barrel. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Thick and oily with aniseed, cloves, peppermint and green olives.

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2018 Pascal Agrapart Mineral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$370. 00
Bottle
$4440.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Champagne Pascal Agrapart is one of the great grower producers, based at the heart of the Cote des Blancs in the grand cru village of Avize. Pascal has the reputation for being a grape grower first and Champagne producer second; a philosophy shared with his son Ambroise who is now in charge of production. Ambroise and the team works an astonishing 70-plus micro-plots in the Cote des Blancs, mostly in Avize, but also in Cramant, Oiry, Oger, Avenay-Val-d’Or, Bergeres-les-Vertus and Mardeuil. All of these parcels are ploughed, and no chemical pesticides, fertilisers or herbicides are ever used. Production is very small, with no more than 6,000 cases produced in any given year.
Mineral is blended from two adjacent vieilles vignes plots (50-plus years old) on the border between Avize and Cramant, where the vine roots plunge straight into the chalky bedrock. The fruit from Le Champ Bouton in Avize fermented in tank, while the component from Les Bionnes in Cramant was vinified in 600-litre oak casks. The wine spent just over five years on lees and was dosed at 3g/L.
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The 2018 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Minéral, disgorged in August 2024 with three grams per liter dosage, introduces the range of vintage wines. Defined by poor soils with just about 50 centimeters of topsoil, it comes from two chalk-based, old-vine parcels: Le Champ Bouton in Avize (vinified in tank) and Les Bionnes in Cramant (vinified in an old 600-liter barrel). “In 2017, we lost about 50% to 60% due to frost, then in 2018 we harvested three times the volume of 2017,” reveals Ambroise Agrapart, who is now making the wines, though his father is still very much present. More generously structured compared to the 2016 yet more precise than the 2017, it wafts from the glass with notes of tangerine zest, green apple and dried white flowers. Nakedly chalky with electric-like acidity, it maintains its reputation as the most tensile wine in the range, capturing the freshness much better than many other wines of this vintage. Drink 2024-2044.
94+ points
Kristaps Karklins - Wine Advocate (Dec 20, 2024)
This must be one of the most beguiling and refined 2018s from the Côte des Blancs, managing to retain a tensile, nuanced and detailed complexity in a year that can sometimes be a bit simple. From some of the estate’s chalkiest, shallowest soils, Minéral impresses by setting white peach, bitter almond and dried flowers in a lithe, persistent frame full of leapfrogging details of slate, umami savour and apricot kernel richness, dancing over a long, detailed finish. Terrific. Drink 2024 - 2028.
95 points
Tom Hewson - Decanter

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2018 Pascal Agrapart Mineral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Champagne Pascal Agrapart is one of the great grower producers, based at the heart of the Cote des Blancs in the grand cru village of Avize. Pascal has the reputation for being a grape grower first and Champagne producer second; a philosophy shared with his son Ambroise who is now in charge of production. Ambroise and the team works an astonishing 70-plus micro-plots in the Cote des Blancs, mostly in Avize, but also in Cramant, Oiry, Oger, Avenay-Val-d’Or, Bergeres-les-Vertus and Mardeuil. All of these parcels are ploughed, and no chemical pesticides, fertilisers or herbicides are ever used. Production is very small, with no more than 6,000 cases produced in any given year.
Mineral is blended from two adjacent vieilles vignes plots (50-plus years old) on the border between Avize and Cramant, where the vine roots plunge straight into the chalky bedrock. The fruit from Le Champ Bouton in Avize fermented in tank, while the component from Les Bionnes in Cramant was vinified in 600-litre oak casks. The wine spent just over five years on lees and was dosed at 3g/L.
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The 2018 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Minéral, disgorged in August 2024 with three grams per liter dosage, introduces the range of vintage wines. Defined by poor soils with just about 50 centimeters of topsoil, it comes from two chalk-based, old-vine parcels: Le Champ Bouton in Avize (vinified in tank) and Les Bionnes in Cramant (vinified in an old 600-liter barrel). “In 2017, we lost about 50% to 60% due to frost, then in 2018 we harvested three times the volume of 2017,” reveals Ambroise Agrapart, who is now making the wines, though his father is still very much present. More generously structured compared to the 2016 yet more precise than the 2017, it wafts from the glass with notes of tangerine zest, green apple and dried white flowers. Nakedly chalky with electric-like acidity, it maintains its reputation as the most tensile wine in the range, capturing the freshness much better than many other wines of this vintage. Drink 2024-2044.
94+ points
Kristaps Karklins - Wine Advocate (Dec 20, 2024)
This must be one of the most beguiling and refined 2018s from the Côte des Blancs, managing to retain a tensile, nuanced and detailed complexity in a year that can sometimes be a bit simple. From some of the estate’s chalkiest, shallowest soils, Minéral impresses by setting white peach, bitter almond and dried flowers in a lithe, persistent frame full of leapfrogging details of slate, umami savour and apricot kernel richness, dancing over a long, detailed finish. Terrific. Drink 2024 - 2028.
95 points
Tom Hewson - Decanter

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2018 Pascal Agrapart Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$470. 00
Bottle
$5640.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Champagne Pascal Agrapart is one of the great grower producers, based at the heart of the Cote des Blancs in the grand cru village of Avize. Pascal has the reputation for being a grape grower first and Champagne producer second; a philosophy shared with his son Ambroise who is now in charge of production. Ambroise and the team works an astonishing 70-plus micro-plots in the Cote des Blancs, mostly in Avize, but also in Cramant, Oiry, Oger, Avenay-Val-d’Or, Bergeres-les-Vertus and Mardeuil. All of these parcels are ploughed, and no chemical pesticides, fertilisers or herbicides are ever used. Production is very small, with no more than 6,000 cases produced in any given year.
Avizoise is sourced from old vines of around 50 to 60 years of age, situated in the clay-rich (argilo-calcaire) Coteaux d’Avize vineyards of Les Robarts and Les Gros Yeux. The richer soils and altitude of these neighbouring sites bring more exotic fruit and roundness. The wine aged entirely in 600-litre demi-muid, and bottle fermentation took place under cork rather than crown seal. The 2018 spent just over five years on lees and was dosed at 3 g/L.
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Aged entirely in 600-liter barrels and, for the first time in the history of this cuvée, released without dosage, the 2018 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Avizoise is nevertheless the most demonstrative vintage wine in Agrapart’s cellar. Crafted from two plots in Avize (Les Robarts and Les Gros Yeux), located just 30 meters from each other and defined by deep, clay-limestone soils, it’s more giving and demonstrative compared to Minéral. Opening in the glass to reveal scents of walnut, pastries and ripe orchard fruit, it is full-bodied, ample and layered with excellent concentration, bright acidity and a long, sapid finish. Les Gros Yeux is one of the plots Agrapart farms with horse, to avoid soil compaction. With Ambroise now in charge of this historic domaine, style remains the same, but he undeniably refines the work. Drink 2024-2044.
95 points
Kristaps Karklins - Wine Advocate (Dec 20, 2024)
While the Minéral cuvée hails from some of the shallowest, poorest soils in Avize, Avizoise always shows some of the roundness and aromatics of the deeper soils of the Gros Yeux and Robarts parcels. It shows a little more of the heat of the year in 2018, too, with fleshy nectarine, lime and white pepper, deep and long with citrus oil yet retaining a beguiling, papery-delicate texture that all of Agrapart's wines seem to find. For a vintage when blanc de blancs can be a little simplistic, this is full of nerve and detail. Drink 2024 - 2030.
94 points
Tom Hewson - Decanter

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2018 Pascal Agrapart Venus Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$730. 00
Bottle
$8760.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Champagne Pascal Agrapart is one of the great grower producers, based at the heart of the Cote des Blancs in the grand cru village of Avize. Pascal has the reputation for being a grape grower first and Champagne producer second; a philosophy shared with his son Ambroise who is now in charge of production. Ambroise and the team works an astonishing 70-plus micro-plots in the Cote des Blancs, mostly in Avize, but also in Cramant, Oiry, Oger, Avenay-Val-d’Or, Bergeres-les-Vertus and Mardeuil. All of these parcels are ploughed, and no chemical pesticides, fertilisers or herbicides are ever used. Production is very small, with no more than 6,000 cases produced in any given year.
Venus is a very special wine from a very special plot. It comes from one-third of a hectare of vines in the renowned Avize vineyard plot, La Fosse aux Pourceaux. This 0.3-hectare section of La Fosse lies on the chalkiest portion of the slope near the village (contrasting with the more clay-rich soils of the Avizoise cuvée). The vines were planted in 1959 and so are extremely old by Champagne standards. This single parcel cuvée is therefore made in only tiny quantities each year. The wine is named after the Boulonnais mare, Vénus, that first ploughed the vineyard. Venus has more depth, grip and phenolic power than Avizoise, yet it offers plenty of finesse and mineral intensity to match the wine’s power and complexity.
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Disgorged in August 2024 without dosage, the 2018 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vénus, as always, derives from La Fosse aux Pourceaux, a 0.6-hectare plot of land in Avize planted in 1959, which is farmed solely by man and horse, without the use of heavy mechanical equipment. With texture defined by the maturation in old 600-liter oak barrels, Vénus is more discreet than the broad shouldered Avizoise but more demonstrative than the crystalline Minéral, despite the short distance between La Fosse aux Pourceaux and Le Champ Bouton that defines Minéral. Unfurling from the glass with aromas of honeysuckle, pear, fresh hazelnut and iodine, it is a harmonious wine with an intensely chalky profile, laden with bright acids. More elegant than its 2017 rendition, Agrapart’s desire to capture freshness and precision is very well realized in this edition. Drink 2024-2044.
96 points
Kristaps Karklins - Wine Advocate (Dec 20, 2024)

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2019 Pascal Agrapart EXP (Experience) Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$950. 00
Bottle
$11400.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Champagne Pascal Agrapart is one of the great grower producers, based at the heart of the Cote des Blancs in the grand cru village of Avize. Pascal has the reputation for being a grape grower first and Champagne producer second; a philosophy shared with his son Ambroise who is now in charge of production. Ambroise and the team works an astonishing 70-plus micro-plots in the Cote des Blancs, mostly in Avize, but also in Cramant, Oiry, Oger, Avenay-Val-d’Or, Bergeres-les-Vertus and Mardeuil. All of these parcels are ploughed, and no chemical pesticides, fertilisers or herbicides are ever used. Production is very small, with no more than 6,000 cases produced in any given year.
Formerly known as Experience, Agrapart's EXP is utterly unique in the world of Champagne. Given how difficult it is to produce, and the inherent rarity of such a cuvee, demand for EXP around the globe is enormous which is in part reflected in the price of this spectacular Champagne. In 2002, Agrapart sought and (remarkably) received permission from the local authorities to begin experimenting with a small quantity of wine that he wanted to produce without any sugar additions at all; no chaptalisation and no additions for the second fermentation and final dosage. Not using sugar and yeast for the liqueur de tirage (to prompt the second fermentation in the bottle) is actually against the AOC laws, which is why Agrapart needed permission. Instead of sugar, he uses must (grape juice) from the same vineyards that produce the wine, thus enabling him to produce a Champagne that is solely the product of estate-grown grapes.
This 2019 release is an equal-parts blend from vineyards that contributed to the Avizoise and Minéral cuvées (Les Robarts in Avize and Les Bionnes in Cramant), ‘dosed’ with around 20% of the juice of 2020 from these same vineyards. It is this juice that drives the secondary fermentation in the bottle. Again, no sugar or yeast additions are used for all fermentation, and the wine is never fined or filtered.
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The NV Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Exp. 19 is 100% Chardonnay from the 2019 vintage, done with fresh juice from the 2020 vintage (as opposed to sugar) for the prise de mousse, the secondary fermentation. A wine of soaring aromatic intensity, energy and drive, the 2019 is magnificent. Pear, crisp apple, white flowers and almond build in a Champagne of spellbinding beauty. This is classy and polished from start to finish, not to mention incredibly unique. Unforgettable. No dosage. Disgorged: May 2024. Drink 2025-2035.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2022 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin Hommage a Marguerite Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$255. 00
Bottle
$3060.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

After leaving his family domaine in 2005, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey has established himself as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. Pierre-Yves has built a strong reputation for crafting exquisite white Burgundy that display energy and vitality. The white wines are whole bunch pressed, fermented with natural yeasts, aged on lees for up to 18 months in mostly in 350 litre barrels with no lees stirring and no filtration. The corks used come from one tiny supplier and are extra long and extra wide (55mm x 25mm) for the village, 1er cru and Grand cru wines and are untreated with no paraffin and the bottles are then sealed with soft wax to ensure no problems with premature oxidation. The resulting wines are built to age classically up to 10 years or more.
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Here the airy white fleshed fruit nose flirts with reduction so be sure to allow for a few minutes of aeration if you plan to crack a bottle young. More interesting are the bigger-bodied and richer, though not necessarily more mineral-driven, flavors that deliver fine length on the balanced finale where a discreet touch of youthful austerity slowly emerges. Drink through 2027+.
89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Opening in the glass with aromas of white flowers, pear, crisp green apple, oatmeal and praline, the 2022 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Hommage à Marguerite is medium to full-bodied, with a satiny attack that segues into a fleshy core of fruit framed by chalky dry extract.
90-92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)
The 2022 Saint-Aubin Hommage à Marguerite 1er Cru blends Perrière, Créots, Les Combes and Pitangerets (part of Les Combes). The wonderful bouquet offers scents of peach skin, chai and a brush of chalk dust, very enticing even at this early stage. The palate is very well-balanced with a little more tension than the regular Saint-Aubin, a slightly flinty finish completing this very able wine. Drink 2025-2042.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
This cuvee has been a blend of Perrières, Combes, Créots and PItangerets since 2016, all pressed and vinified together. The blend effectively covers all the possible exposures of St-Aubin. The bouquet is rather unforthcoming, though there is an attractive weight of white fruit on the palate, with more generosity at the finish. Drink from 2026-2030.
89-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin Les Champlots Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$285. 00
Bottle
$3420.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

After leaving his family domaine in 2005, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey has established himself as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. Pierre-Yves has built a strong reputation for crafting exquisite white Burgundy that display energy and vitality. The white wines are whole bunch pressed, fermented with natural yeasts, aged on lees for up to 18 months in mostly in 350 litre barrels with no lees stirring and no filtration. The corks used come from one tiny supplier and are extra long and extra wide (55mm x 25mm) for the village, 1er cru and Grand cru wines and are untreated with no paraffin and the bottles are then sealed with soft wax to ensure no problems with premature oxidation. The resulting wines are built to age classically up to 10 years or more.
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Prominent smoke and petrol characters partially mask the underlying fruit that is also trimmed in discreet wood influence though I suspect that the smoky aspect will slowly recede with bottle age. The rich, punchy and solidly voluminous flavors are at once caressing but sleek, all wrapped in a powerful, vibrant and lingering finish. This needs to add depth but a few years of keeping should be helpful all around. Drink through 2028+.
90 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2022 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Champlots is bright and mineral, exhibiting aromas of pear, white flowers, green apple, lemon oil and hazelnuts. Medium to full-bodied, taut and chalky, with lively acids and a saline finish, it's a strong effort.
90-92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)
The 2022 Saint-Aubin Les Champlots 1er Cru, the coolest micro-climate farmed by the Domaine in the valley, reflects that on the nose with flinty, Granny Smith scents dichotomous to the warmth of the growing season. The palate is well-balanced with a touch of flintiness on the entry, lightly spiced with a dab of stem ginger towards what feels like a comparatively understated finish. Drink 2025-2038.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
The 2022 Champelots shows an attractive spice note to the ripe apricot and citrus fruit with hints of butter and white flowers. There is a pleasant richness—Colin notes that this is 'in the style of Chatenière and En Remilly'. The domaine owns 0.66 hectares here, high on the southwest-facing slope overlooking the village of Gamay. The site is always picked late, and the grapes are pressed as whole clusters before fermenting with most of their lees in cask (25% new). This wine has been racked into tank, but will be returned to barrel for another winter of ageing. Drink 2025 - 2045.
93 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter
Very pale in colour, and undemonstrative on the nose. There is time for that to come. Substantial energy towards the back of the palate, clean white fruit with a citrus not at the back, good length, more on stones than flesh. Drink from 2026-2030.
88-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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