Imported White Wines

• • 88

  2021 Caroline Morey Beaune Les Greves Blanc Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $240. 00

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  $2880.00 Dozen

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  Here there is sufficient reduction present to mask everything but a hint of citrus character. There is slightly better volume to the markedly intense and well-detailed medium weight flavors that also conclude in a bone-dry, youthfully austere and chiseled finish that is just a bit finer. Drink through 2027+.
  89-91 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  The 2021 Beaune Blanc Grèves 1er Cru has an understated nose, backward and just thinking of what to say at the moment because here the malo was particularly tardy. The palate is more expressive with citrus lemon and lime, orange rind and light peach notes on the finish. Fine. Drink 2024-2033.
  88-90 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  Just one barrel made, malolactic done. Clear pale colour. A reductive quality, though with finesse. I like the balance of this though I still wonder why it was planted to chardonnay. Very nicely persistent, with some nuance of fresh citrus. Drink from 2024-2028.
  90-92 points
  Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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• • 89

  2021 Caroline Morey Santenay Les Corniers Blanc

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $165. 00

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  $1980.00 Dozen

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  A very fresh nose offers up prominent aromas of petrol and spice that are trimmed in subtle oak nuances. The succulent and supple middleweight flavors exude a discreet bead of minerality that imparts a sense of lift to the bone-dry, youthfully austere and lingering finish where a touch of rusticity slowly emerges. This could use better depth so 5 to 8 years of keeping should prove helpful in that regard. Drink through 2027+.
  88-91 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  The 2021 Santenay Cornières has an attractive bouquet with apple blossom, hints of apricot and white peach that gains intensity with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a precise level of acidity, the power from its clay soils driving the finish along. A pleasant rondeur here. Drink 2024-2036.
  89-91 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  Pale lemon colour with a green tint. Two barrels only of which one new. The oak does play a part in the bouquet. Otherwise, clean and lemon scented. Quite tightly knit with a faint reduction. Still quite some acidity, though this has calmed down since malolactic fermentation. Drink from 2024-2027.
  87-89 points
  Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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• 2020 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Chambrees

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $265. 00

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  $3180.00 Dozen

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  This is also aromatically quite fresh with more citrus emphasis to the aromas of green apple, resin and pretty floral nuances. The delicious middle weight flavors also reflect ample citrus influence before terminating in a focused, linear and bone-dry finale. This offers very fine quality for its level. Drink through 2026+.
  89-91 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  The palest lime infusion tint to the colour. A refined nose, not too reductive, crisp with a slight lemon note, white fruit behind, well balanced without too much flesh and very good length. Keeps on kicking!
  89-92 points
  Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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• 2019 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Caillerets Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  Once again there is plenty of citrus influence on the layered aromas of spiced pear, apple, white peach and just sliced fennel. The more refined and slightly more voluminous flavors possess a really lovely sense of underlying tension as well as an abundance of minerality on the lingering and balanced finale that isn't quite as dry or youthfully austere. Good stuff and worth considering. Drink 2029+.
  91-93 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  The first to be picked and still 14.1%, though as this note demonstrates, this Caillerets can easily handle that degree of ripeness. There is more green in the colour blend this time. This starts discreetly, then builds brilliantly on the palate, the acidity is really well integrated, seamless and vibrant. Really delicious graceful wine with a light cream touch at the finish.
  94-96 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2019 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $320. 00

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  $3840.00 Dozen

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  Once again there is enough sulfur to overshadow the underlying fruit that clearly seems ripe. There is very good density to the delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that flash focused power on the bone-dry finish that is shaped by lemon-tinged acidity. There is a hint of warmth but it's sufficiently subtle to materially impair the balance. Drink 2026+.
  90-92 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  Old vines, a few from the 1930s and the rest 1960s. Glowing pale lemon and lime. The nose is quite reticent with a touch of reduction. There’s good depth here, with an agreeable energy though lighter acid. The flesh starts to build at the back of the palate.
  91-93 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2019 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Champs Gains Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $270. 00

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  $3240.00 Dozen

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  A deft application of wood sets off the ripe and appealingly spicy nose that displays mostly white peach and hints of orange peel. The sleek, delicious and well-detailed middle weight flavors are caressing but punchy on the very dry and youthfully austere finale. This should benefit from a few years of keeping to unwind and ultimately reward 6 to 10 years. Drink 2026+.
  90-92 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  The wine has fallen clear so the weight of fruit and alcohol shows more. This is very substantial, almost too fleshy, though happily with the usual good acidity. Younger vines may have suffered a bit more.
  89-92 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2019 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Chambrees

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $215. 00

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  $2580.00 Dozen

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  Hints of matchstick and petrol add a bit of breadth to the pretty aromas of essence of pear, apple and soft lemon rind nuances. The supple, round and delicious flavors possess fine intensity on the dry and clean finish. This could use better depth, but it may well develop it if allowed a few years of keeping first. Drink 2024+.
  88-91 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  A blend from three vineyards. Paler colour. This has a leaner fresher style here, which has done very well in 2019, backed by good acidity. A nicely balanced Chassagne-Montrachet, which can be approached soon.
  88-91 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2019 Caroline Morey Beaune Les Greves Blanc Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $155. 00

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  $1860.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13.5%

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  Part of this classic red wine vineyard was replanted to white in 1999. Light lime touch. Toasty, actually this is an interesting bouquet even though I am against chardonnay in this vineyard. Thick ripe texture with some smoke. First to be picked and even so leading to a generous fleshy finish, with relatively low acidity.
  89-91 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2019 Caroline Morey Santenay Les Corniers Blanc

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $110. 00

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  $1320.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.2%

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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  Planted in 1989 along with the red. Racked before harvest to tank. Pale yellow. Very intense fruit on the palate, with an almost fierce acidity. Makes quite a statement.
  87-89 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2018 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $280. 00

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  $3360.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13.5%

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  In contrast to the prior wines, here there is enough sulfur to dominate the underlying fruit. Otherwise there is good richness to the relatively full-bodied flavors that possess good if not special mid-palate concentration, all wrapped in a clean, very dry and youthfully austere finale. Lovely.
  90-92 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  Old vines of 50+ years. A little bit of colour, with quite a severe nose but suggesting flesh beneath. A little bit of white fruit, softer and less compelling than Champs Gains.
  89-92 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2018 Caroline Morey Santenay Les Corniers Blanc

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 13%

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  There is a hint of phenolic character to the citrusy mineral reduction-suffused nose. I like the volume and mid-palate fat of the plump and succulent medium weight flavors that conclude in a lemon-tinged finale. This isn't elegant but it is delicious and refreshing.
  87-90 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

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• 2018 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Champs Gains Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $210. 00

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  $2520.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13%

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  Other Reviews....
  This is aromatically quite similar to the Chambrées with the addition of a hint of citrus zest. The sleeker and more intense medium weight flavors are not necessarily any more voluminous or dense though they are finer and particularly so on the lemon-tinged finish.
  89-92 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  From 10 year old vines. Pale lemon colour, with very little nose. But the palate is impressive once again with a density of white fruit, then quite prominent acidity. The balance of flesh and freshness works very well.
  91-93 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2018 Caroline Morey Beaune Les Greves Blanc Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $140. 00

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  $1680.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13%

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  Other Reviews....
  A more refined nose speaks of acacia blossom, spice and apple and pear compote. The succulent and seductive, even juicy, medium-bodied flavors possess a very rounded mouthfeel while delivering pretty good persistence if only average depth.
  88-91 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

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• 2018 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Chambrees

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $170. 00

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  $2040.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13%

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  Other Reviews....
  Reticent aromas are comprised by notes of white flowers, orchard fruit and subtle application of wood. There is a bit more weight and volume to the vibrant and sappy middle weight flavors that possess slightly better depth and persistence. This is a very good Chassagne villages and worth checking out.
  88-91 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  The name of the cuvée denotes its three origins, Bergerie, Masures and Chênes. Pale colour with a light lemon tint. Attractive light perfume on the nose then a wealth of crystalline white fruit on the plate with surprising depth to it. Very successful with excellent weight.
  89-91 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2018 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Caillerets Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $299. 00

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  $3588.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  Once again sulfur overshadows the fruit rendering the nose impossible to assess. By contrast there is good freshness to the finer if slightly less concentrated flavors that possess a refined texture along with plenty of minerality on the sneaky long and austere finale. This too should repay extended keeping as it will almost certainly add body and depth with time in bottle.
  90-93 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  Caroline’s holding is in the centre of the vineyard, with rows running from top to bottom. Lovely primrose colour here. A touch of sulphur currently inhibits the nose. Excellent intensity with stone licking minerality, and a huge volume of concentrated fruit to soak it up. Very fine.
  92-96 points
  Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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• 2017 Caroline Morey Beaune Greves Blanc Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $140. 00

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  $1680.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13%

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  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey.In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband. 

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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• 2017 Caroline Morey Chassagne Montrachet Blanc Les Chambrees

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $170. 00

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  $2040.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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• 2017 Caroline Morey Santenay Les Corniers Blanc

  Burgundy, AUSTRALIA

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Caroline Morey comes from a long line of vignerons based in the Cotes de Beaune and is also married to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. In 2014 Caroline took her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet, working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband.

  For her first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and acquisitions in the last few years, the total is now 7 hectares in total for Caroline with roughly half for red and half for whites.

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• • 94

  2023 Casalforte Soave

  Veneto, ITALY

  $17. 99

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  $215.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

  ABV: 94%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Moreish Soave delivered with terrific intensity and a gorgeous river stone like mouth feel.

  Bright pale straw colour with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Intense pear, lime and green apple aromas are trailed by some distinct wet stone, fresh herb and mineral notes. Delivered with terrific concentration are delicious pear and lime fruits which sit over a back drop of green apple, infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral elements. Gorgeous river stone like mouth feel with a long slippery finish. Fantastic summer drinking.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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• • 92

  2021 Casalforte Soave

  Veneto, ITALY

  $17. 99

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  $215.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear, lime and Jonathan apple are followed by hints of quince and wet slate. Delicious green pear, lime and green apple fruits race across the zippy palate with some wet stone elements lingering underneath. Crisp acidity finishing dry and zingy.
  Drink over the next year.
  Alc. 12.5%

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• • 91

  2021 Casas del Bosque Winemakers Selection Chardonnay

  Valle de Casablanca, CHILE

  $16. 99

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  $203.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Bright pale straw colour with greenish reflections to the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced peach and tropical fruit scents jump out of the glass followed by hints of honeydew, melon and spice. The palate is generously endowed with rich peach and tropical fruit flavours which overlay a melon and subtle vanillin spice back drop. Fleshy well rounded mouth feel finishing dry with brisk acidity and a fruity aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 13%

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• • 93

  2021 Casas del Bosque Winemakers Selection Sauvignon Blanc

  Valle de Casablanca, CHILE

  $16. 99

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  $203.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2023)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pungent herbaceous grassy scents intermix with gooseberry, citrus, asparagus and capsicum. Crunchy gooseberry and passionfruit flavours overlay a herbaceous grassy and subtle capsicum back drop. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a lengthy herbaceous asparagus and capsicum infused aftertaste.
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  Alc. 13.5%

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• • 94

  2022 Cascina Feipu dei Massaretti Pigato

  Liguria, ITALY

  $42. 99

  Bottle

  $515.88 Dozen

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

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Cork

  Located in the Ligurian Riviera at Albenga between the hills and the Mediterranean sea, Cascina Fèipu was founded in 1960’s when Agostino Parodi began converting his father’s (Filippo – Fèipu in dialect) orchards to grape growing. Since there were no appellations for Ligurian wine at the time, Agostino chose to name the winery after his father and their locality, Massaretti.
  The vineyards are planted on sandy alluvial soil and enjoys striking diurnal temperature shifts thanks to the alternation between winds from the sea during the day and from the land at night. These two factors combine to provide the perfect home for Pigato to develop their full aromatic potential, giving light wines that are easy to drink but more elegant and complex.
  Pigato is also known as Vermentino. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted pear skin, lime and green apple scents intermingle with some guava, fresh herb and stony mineral notes. Delicious pear, red apple skin and lime flavours show terrific intensity and textural volume across the mouth watering palate. Infusions of Mediterranean herbs, wet stones and minerals lie underneath. Finishes dry with crunchy acidity and a long saline laced aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13%

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• • 93

  2018 Cascina Feipu dei Massaretti Pigato

  Liguria, ITALY

  $37. 99

  Bottle

  $455.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Synthetic Cork

  Pigato is also known as Vermentino. Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinged outskirts and a watery hue. Rising out of the glass with good intensity is a bouquet of limes, pears and green apple trailed by some mango fruits and infusions of fresh herbs. Fruity and fresh the palate features lime and mango flavours over some green apple, subtle fresh herb infusions and a dash of minerality. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a medium to long aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2022 Castellari Bergaglio Fornaci Gavi

  Piedmont, ITALY

  $39. 99

  Bottle

  $479.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Piedmont is best known for its red wines, but Gavi, located in southern Piedmont and bordering Liguria, is home to white wines that have long been favoured by the neighbouring port of Genoa to accompany the region’s seafood. Founded in 1890, Castellari Bergaglio is a family-run winery that Gambero Rosso hails as “one of the appellation’s principal reference points.”
  Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge to the outskirts and a watery hue. Lime, pear and green apple scents sail out of the glass followed by fresh herb and wet slate notes. Snappy green apple and lime fruits have an electric feel across the palate with infusions of fresh herbs and flinty mineral elements lingering underneath. Crisp saline laced acidity finishing dry and zippy.
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  Alc. 12.5%

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  2021 Castellari Bergaglio Fornaci Gavi

  Piedmont, ITALY

  $39. 99

  Bottle

  $479.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Piedmont is best known for its red wines, but Gavi, located in southern Piedmont and bordering Liguria, is home to white wines that have long been favoured by the neighbouring port of Genoa to accompany the region’s seafood. Founded in 1890, Castellari Bergaglio is a family-run winery that Gambero Rosso hails as “one of the appellation’s principal reference points.”
  Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear, red apple skin and quince are trailed by wet slate notes. Mouthfilling pear and red apple skin flavours carry good volume across the palate with subtle lime, quince and slatey mineral characteristics lingering through a dry saline finish that shows ample length and traces of almond.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2018 Castellari Bergaglio Fornaci Gavi Magnum (1500ml)

  Gavi, ITALY

  $79. 99

  Bottle

  $959.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Cork

  Made from Cortese grapes. Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of limes and green apples meld into some green pear, fresh herb and mineral notes. The spiritly palate sees green apple and lime fruit dominate over infusions of fresh herbs. Finishes dry and minerally with lively acidity leading into a refreshing aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12%

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  2020 Castellari Bergaglio Fornaci Gavi

  Piedmont, ITALY

  $37. 99

  Bottle

  $455.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)

  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Piedmont is best known for its red wines, but Gavi, located in southern Piedmont and bordering Liguria, is home to white wines that have long been favoured by the neighbouring port of Genoa to accompany the region’s seafood. Founded in 1890, Castellari Bergaglio is a family-run winery that Gambero Rosso hails as “one of the appellation’s principal reference points.” Bright pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Lifted fresh pear, lime and red apple scents delicately infused with fresh herbs meld into some wet slate and mineral notes. Racy lime, green apple and pear fruits are underscored by a wet slate back drop. Dry crisp, saline like finish with a lingering stony mineral character to the aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12%

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  2018 Castellari Bergaglio Fornaci Gavi

  Gavi, ITALY

  $37. 99

  Bottle

  $455.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)

  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Made from Cortese grapes. Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of limes and green apples meld into some green pear, fresh herb and mineral notes. The spiritly palate sees green apple and lime fruit dominate over infusions of fresh herbs. Finishes dry and minerally with lively acidity leading into a refreshing aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12%

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  2022 Castello Della Rosa Pinot Grigio

  Dolomiti, ITALY

  $32. 99

  Bottle

  $395.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Uplifted pear and red apple aromas intermingle with hints of honeysuckle and musk. The palate is intensely flavoured with delicious pear, lime and red apple fruits which are underscored by zingy acidity. Traces of honeysuckle and flinty minerals emerge on a refreshingly dry finish that has a zesty feel to it.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2021 Castello Della Rosa Pinot Grigio

  Dolomiti, ITALY

  $27. 99

  Bottle

  $335.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2022)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Red apple and lime aromas intermix with pear, light honeysuckle like notes and spice. Beautifully textured, delicious red apple, fresh pear and lime flavours slide across the palate with some stony mineral characters lying underneath. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a scrumptious finish.
  Drink now.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2020 Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc

  Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND

  $19. 99

  Bottle

  $239.88 Dozen

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

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant water like colour with a greenish tint to the edges. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry, green apple and lime scents interplay with some grassy capsicum and flinty mineral notes. Displaying good intensity and vibrancy the palate serves up herbaceous gooseberry and lime fruits which are backed by a citrusy mineral infused acidity. Dry, crisp finish with some grassy capsicum characters making an appearance. The aftertaste long, herbaceous and flinty.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  2017 Catalina Sounds Sound of White Single Vineyard Chardonnay

  Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinge to the outskirts and a watery hue. Elevated pear aromas intermingle with bees wax and lemon butter followed by some citrus and light spice notes. Mid weight with a sense of elegance over the palate, juicy pear flavours overlay bees wax, some lemon butter and light spice. Subtlety creamed mouthfeel. Finishes dry with a burst of citrus freshness. Medium length aftertaste.
  Drink over next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  2014 Catalina Sounds Sound of White Sauvignon Blanc

  Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND

  $27. 99

  Bottle

  $335.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2017-2018)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of herbaceous gooseberries and grassy characters meld into some asparagus, citrus and light passionfruit. Light and fresh the palate has flavours of passionfruit intermixed with gooseberries, grassy asparagus, citrus and spicy cedar. Clean dry finish. Aftertaste of herbaceous gooseberries, some passionfruit, grassy asparagus and subtle spicy cedar.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  2016 Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc

  Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND

  $17. 99

  Bottle

  $215.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2017)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of passionfruit combines with ripe gooseberries, citrus and green apples followed by subtle herbaceous grassy end notes. Showing good intensity the palate sports vibrant gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus flavours that sit over traces of asparagus and herbaceous grassy characters. Dry finish with racy acidity and a long aftertaste of ripe gooseberries, citrus, herbaceous grassy characters and mineral.
  Drink now.
  Alc 13%

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  2019 Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc

  Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND

  $19. 99

  Bottle

  $239.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  The 2018/19 Marlborough growing season was one of extremes but concluded with a very positive outcome. Cool and wet conditions over flowering resulted in fewer berries per bunch and then a record dry spell through January and February ensured berries remained small and concentrated, bringing richness and weight to the 2019 release.
  Brilliant water like colour with a greenish tinged outskirts. Bounding from the glass are intense aromatics of ripe gooseberry, passionfruit and lime which are trailed by subtle herbaceous grassy characters. Filling the mouth are generous gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus fruits which overlay a back drop of subtle asparagus and herbaceous grassy characters. Finishes with mouth watering acidity and a long aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  2021 Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $34. 99

  Bottle

  $419.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  For over four generations, the Catena family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. Laura Catena, great-granddaughter of winery founder Nicola Catena, is currently at the helm. Produced from a blend of four vineyards harvested at different times, this excellent fuller style Chardonnay is matured for 6-8 months in French oak barrels of varying ages.

  A beautifully balanced Mendoza Chardonnay that delivers great value.

  Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Showing plenty of intensity out of the glass are aromas of ripe peach, honeycomb and crème brulee which are followed by hints of bacon fat and spicy nougat. Rich mouth coating flavours of peach, apricot, honeycomb and crème brulee wrap themselves around the palate with a voluminous feel. Excellent concentration with notions of bacon fat, nougat and wet stone elements also chiming in. Finishes with good freshness and a long creamy textured aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  Peaches, baked apples, apricot pie and lemon curd on the nose. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy, succulent palate. Clean and fresh. Sustainable. Drink now.
  92 points
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  2020 Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  For over four generations, the Catena family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. Laura Catena, great-granddaughter of winery founder Nicola Catena, is currently at the helm. Produced from a blend of four vineyards harvested at different times, this excellent fuller style Chardonnay is matured for 6-8 months in French oak barrels of varying ages.
  Bright pale straw colour with straw green tinged edges and a watery hue. The nose is filled with ripe peach, honeycomb and crème brulee scents which meld into some nougat and spice notes. Rich ripe peach, honeycomb and crème brulee flavours have a creamy textural feel with notions of citrusy nougat, traces of bacon fat and spice lurking underneath. Finishes with a nicely balanced freshness and a long mouth filling aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  Ripe peach, dried mango, dried jasmine and buttered toast. It’s full-bodied with crisp acidity. Concentrated layers of ripe and dried fruit and a vivid, subtly smoky finish. Drink or hold.
  92 points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2013 Catena Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $21. 99

  Bottle

  $263.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  A Rich, generously textured Mendoza Chardonnay.

  Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Attractively scented the nose offers up aromas of ripe peaches intermixed with some honeyed characters and subtle tropical fruits over a background of nougat and spicy cashew. Rich and boldly flavoured with a creamy mouthfeel the palate possesses outstanding concentration with mouthfilling flavours of ripe peaches, honeyed characters and light butterscotch with ensuing nougat and a spicy finish. Excellent mid palate weight and length with a long aftertaste of lightly honeyed ripe peaches, butterscotch, nougat and spicy cashew.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc 13.5%

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  2014 Catena Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $22. 99

  Bottle

  $275.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2018-2019)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted aromatics of ripe peaches laced with honeycomb and traces of butterscotch arise from the glass with hints of spicy cashew and nougat also present. Rich creamy textured mouthfeel with flavours of ripe peaches married to honeycomb and some butterscotch over a background of lightly roasted cashew, spicy nougat and citrusy honey characters. Dry finish with sufficient acid levels to keep everything in balance. Long creamy aftertaste of honeyed peaches, apricots, honeycomb, faint cashew and nougat.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc 13.5%

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  The 2014 Chardonnay is a blend of three vineyards. The vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times: Agrelo at 3,117 foot elevation, Villa Bastías at 3,675 foot elevation and Gualtallary at 4,757 foot elevation. Each vineyard is vinified differently and aged separately. The wines are blended at the end before bottling. The nose is subtly oaked with white fruit and floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and has very nice acidity which makes the wine not only fresher, but also longer and more mineral. This is the freshest of all the vintages of this Chardonnay, and the change in vineyards is really noticeable. Super! Drink 2015-2019.
  92 points
  Luis Gutierrez – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2017 Catena Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $27. 99

  Bottle

  $335.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2018-2021)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated peach, nectarine and dried honey aromas intermingle with spicy toasted oak. Rich and full in the mouth the creamy textured palate boasts generous fleshy peach, nectarine and honeycomb flavours which sit over a back drop of toasty dried clove like characters and spicy nougat. Finishes dry with balanced acidity and an aftertaste of spicy ripe peaches, nectarine, light honeycomb, toasty dried clove characters and traces of nougat.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  2022 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $199. 00

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  $2388.00 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  The Adrianna Vineyard, known as Catena Zapata’s "Grand Cru", lies at an altitude of about 1,500 meters and it's divided into several unique parcels, each with distinct soil profiles, microclimates, and characteristics that contribute to the complexity of the wines.

  The name White Bones comes from the soil beneath these vines, which is rich in calcareous deposits, limestone, and fossilized animal bones—traces of an ancient river that once flowed through the area. These soils reflect a unique mineral quality in the wines, contributing to remarkable tension and complexity. Focused on Chardonnay, this parcel produces vibrant wines with intense minerality and floral aromatics.

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  Sourced from a parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, planted at 1,450 meters, the 2022 Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard White Bones delivers a distinctive flavor. Crafted in a cool, sunny vintage, the chalky soils of Gualtallary lend a compact character to this high-altitude Chardonnay. Yellow in hue, it opens with aromas of hops, ivy and pea shoots, accompanied by hints of mint, sage, ginger and lime. Slightly concentrated, with vibrant energy and tension, it offers a blend of chalky texture, elevated acidity and a compact yet graceful palate. It lingers with long-lasting flavors and a subtly malic texture. This mountain white wine set a benchmark in 2009 and reaffirmed it in 2022. Drink 2024-2034.
  98 points
  Joaquín Hidalgo – Vinous

  This is always aromatic, exotic and idiosyncratic, with its enchanting aromas of green fruit, green curry, citrus, ash, green passion fruit and spearmint. Almost full-bodied on the palate with lots of mineral tension. Bright acidity quickly takes over, followed by a long, bone-dry finish that goes on and on. So pure, unique and thought-provoking. Drink or hold.
  100 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  From an extreme high-altitude, grand cru-level site in the cools of Gualtallary, the 2022 Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard White Bones is distinct in its aromas of the native jumilla that surround the site, providing an herbal, earthy invitation to the light-bodied, refined palate of gravelly texture and minerality. Light and ethereal in style, it shows its limestone roots, and just a hint of oak, given 12-16 months of aging in oak barrel, all second, third, or fourth use. This wine practically buzzes in the glass with elegance and verve. Another 20 years of aging is not unrealistic. An outstanding wine! Drink 2025-2045.
  98 points
  Virginie Boone - JebDunnuck.com

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  2021 Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

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

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  For over four generations, the Catena family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. Laura Catena, great-granddaughter of winery founder Nicola Catena, is currently at the helm.

  Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a greenish glimmer around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe nectarine and white peach are melded to honeycomb, cashew, citrusy nougat and spice. Rich and showing generous volume across the palate, mouth filling white peach, nectarine, honeycomb and cashew flavours carry a creamy textural feel. Notions of crème brulee, nougat and spice lie underneath. Excellent drive finishing long and full yet refined.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  A light gold hue here with a creaminess to the nose and palate. Dried lemon and a hint of brioche. A rounder, medium- to full-bodied chardonnay with excellent balance and poise. Some botrytis here with around 30% malolactic fermentation. Drink now.
  94 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  The 2021 Chardonnay Catena Alta from Villa Bastías, Uco Valley was made with slightly botyric grapes aged for 12 months in a third new 500-liter barrels. Golden in color. The Sauterne-like aromas include ripe fruit, stewed apple and pleasant oaky notes. Sugary on the palate with freshness wrapped in a refined texture, the refined oaky flavors return at the back of the mouth. Drink 2022-2026.
  94 points
  Joaquín Hidalgo – Vinous

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  2020 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay

  Mendoza, ARGENTINA

  $180. 00

  Bottle

  $2160.00 Dozen

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

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Cork

  For over four generations, the Catena family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. Laura Catena, great-granddaughter of winery founder Nicola Catena, is currently at the helm.

  Brilliant straw colour with a subtle tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear and nectarine aromas are interwoven with hints of roasted almonds, honeysuckle, wet stone and gun flint. Relatively light and fresh yet intense across the palate with a beautifully shaped, Chablis like feel, delicious pear and citrus fruits are featured over a back drop of lime, distinct wet stone, delicate cashew, chalky mineral like elements and salted almonds. Understated in its length and power it finishes dry and possesses energetic like acidity. The exceptionally long and refined conclusion threaded with saline and almond characters.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  The 2020 Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard White Stones from Gualtallary, Uco Valley, was barrel-aged for 16 months. Greenish-yellow in the glass. The intense, layered nose presents bold aromas of green apple, pear, hints of linden blossom and ginger with touches of lemon and herbs. In the mouth, it’s concentrated, rooted in a lively, heightened freshness while maintaining the variety’s expansive flow, which also delivers salinity and long-lasting flavor. A thrilling white that defines this nook of the Uco Valley. Drink 2022-2030.
  97 points
  Joaquín Hidalgo – Vinous

  Lemon zest, pineapple, white pepper, cloves, jasmine, crushed stones and chalk on the nose. Medium-bodied, focused and phenolic. Very fine, mineral and tight with persistent energy and vivid acidity. Creamy, with salted-almond notes at the end. Drink from 2023.
  97 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  I had the opportunity to taste two vintages (2020 and 2021) of the top whites side by side and could see the differences of the two years quite clearly, as the wines express the natural conditions of the year quite faithfully. The 2020 White Stones Chardonnay is riper than the other three wines; it's a very good wine, but it shows the warmer year with a rounder mouthfeel, faintly creamy, still a little closed in the nose, which slowly reveals yellow fruit and some spice. The palate is quite gentle, with 13% alcohol and very good balance. Drink 2023-2029.
  96 points
  Luis Gutiérrez – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2019 Catena Zapata Angelica Zapata Chardonnay Alta

  Valle de Uco, ARGENTINA

  $59. 99

  Bottle

  $719.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  From one of Argentina’s most famous Estates this single vineyard wine is a faithful expression of Mendoza's highest altitude microclimate where warm, sunny days and cool nights allow the chardonnay grapes grown at the foot of the Cordón del Plata mountain range to achieve excellent balance and maturity. Aged in French oak (40% new) for a period of 14 months.
  Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Intense white peach and ripe pear aromas carry a distinct dried honey overlay with notes of citrus, green apple, nougat, faint cashew, slate and mineral ensuing. Rich, expansive and powerful but not heavy this wine possesses a Grand Cru Chablis like character. Concentrated white peach and pear fruits combine with dried honey, subtle cashew and nougat over a wet slate and oyster shell back drop. Exceptional length with vibrant acidity lending an energetic feel to the very long, refined and mineral infused conclusion.
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2016 Cave de Turckheim Pinot Gris Tradition

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $27. 99

  Bottle

  $335.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear and red apple mix with honeysuckle over quince and spice notes. Well rounded in the mouth the palate features a luscious flavour profile of ripe pears and apples laced with honeysuckle followed by subtle infusions of musk and quince. Off dry finish with a medium length aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  2022 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Viandris Cuvee 1938 Melon a Queue Rouge Chardonnay

  Jura, FRANCE

  $440. 00

  Bottle

  $5280.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Benjamin Benoit is fast becoming one of the Jura’s most exciting voices. Working in Pupillin with traditional methods and minimal sulphur, his site-specific wines offer a precise, elegant expression of Jura terroir. Cellier Saint Benoit sets a new standard for quality in the region.

  From a 0.1 ha plot planted at over 10,000 vines/ha by Benjamin Benoit’s great-grandmother in 1938—also the birth year of his grandfather. The variety, Melon à Queue Rouge, is an old Jura mutation of Chardonnay named for the red-tinged stems. Once widespread, its low yields and small berries led to a decline in plantings post-1960s. The vineyard lies on limestone soils at high elevation in Viandris. As with the domaine’s other whites, it is whole cluster pressed and aged in neutral barrels. A rare, old-vine Chardonnay selection handled with care to highlight its inherent acidity, structure, and historical significance.

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  The 2023 was still in barrel, so we tasted the 2022 Chardonnay Viandris Cuvée 1938, which is more reductive and flinty. It comes from the family's oldest vines, which were planted by his great-grandmother, so he added the planting year to the wine's name. He switched this plot to a high canopy in 2024, so we will see the change in future vintages. The soils are marl with "éboulis calcaire," or limestone scree, on the surface. The wine already shows more mineral, serious and intense than the other Chardonnay. It reveals a nice balance, a nice texture and very clean aromas and flavors. It's perfumed and attractive and makes you go back to the glass over and over again. It's not a shy wine at 14% alcohol, and it's round and powerful. This shows very high potential. They knew what they were doing in the past... 1,022 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2024. Drink 2025-2032.
  95 points
  Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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  2022 Cesar Marquez Perez La Salvacion Godello

  Bierzo, SPAIN

  $64. 99

  Bottle

  $779.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Cesar Marquez has Bierzo running through his veins, and is the latest generation of the Perez family to own the leading Castro Ventosa winery in north-western Spain. Growing up surrounded by the region's leading exponents, including a lengthy apprenticeship with one of the world's greatest winemakers, his uncle Raul Perez, has shaped much of what Cesar values in wine. While he still manages the family estate, Cezar started his own venture in 2015, and is already one of the most exciting young prospects in Spain.

  Having a deep understanding and access to some of the best vineyards Bierzo has to offer, Cezar focuses on preserving purity and freshness, highlighting the promise Mencia has in the right place when made with attention to detail. Cezar is structuring his line-up of wines in Burgundian fashion, making a broader appellation wine, a village wine, along with several single vineyard offerings. Winemaking is similar on all wines, with grapes partially destemmed and fermented in open barriques, before spending 12 months in old barrels without any racking or top ups before bottling the following winter. These are wines that are not just great examples of Bierzo Mencia, but wines that truly stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest from any region or country.

  La Salvacion is a Godello cuvee from the east facing Argaza vineyard situated at 700 meters altitude with clay soils.

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  The 2022 La Salvación is quite tight, serious and a little closed. It's riper and rounder than the 2021, with 13.5% alcohol but keeping the freshness and acidity, with pH of 3.09 and 7.35 grams of acidity. It's juicy and tender, with a chalky sensation in the finish. This is round and very approachable. 7,936 bottles were filled in August 2023, after the wine spent 12 months in 500-liter French oak barrels. Drink 2024-2029.
  94 points
  Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Jun 21, 2024)

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