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2020 Domaine de Vaccelli Aja Donica Blanc

Corsica, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Aja Donica is a blend of Vermentinu and an ancient local varietal, Bianco gentile, and is the most crystalline and pure expression in the range. Bursting with white florals and acacia honey, flavours gravitate towards candied lemon, green melon and a gentle sweet spice conclusion. As with all the wines from Vaccelli, perfect balance is the hallmark here.

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2020 Domaine de Vaccelli Campo Di Magna Blanc

Corsica, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Campo di Magna is a bottling of 100% Vermentinu from a plot of the same name. Of the single site whites, Campo di Magna is the most giving and characterful, straddling the line of powerful citrus fruit supported by a taut mineral core. This is a white wine of immense presence, and deserving of time in the cellar to blossom.

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2020 Domaine de Vaccelli Chioso Novo Blanc

Corsica, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Such is the detail and balance of fruit on offer, the 100% Vermentinu bottling of Chioso Novo immediately announces itself. Displaying a harmonious blend of pithy citrus and more generous melon fruit, there is a core of wet stone mineral flecks and a crunchy spice conclusion that is thoroughly appealing. Winemaking is equally well matched, adding to the sense of completeness and harmony.

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2022 Domaine de Villaine Les Clous Aime Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Blanc

Burgundy, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Domaine de Villaine, nestled in the village of Bouzeron in the Côte Chalonnaise, is renowned for crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines. Founded by Aubert de Villaine, co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, the estate focuses on organic viticulture and minimal intervention, producing standout expressions of Aligoté Doré, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Aubert de Villaine handed over management to his nephew Pierre de Benoist in 2000, with Pierre passionate about rediscovering the identity of the Côte Chalonnaise as a whole and of Bouzeron in particular. These wines embody purity, precision, and a deep respect for Burgundy’s traditions.
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Chardonnay grown in Bouzeron, and given the same vinification as the Aligoté. Chardonnay is thickening its skins in these warmer times, enabling Pierre to work with the bitter notes of the skin in the face of lower acidity. Pale colour with a light green tint. Fascinating perfume, actually more interesting than the Bouzeron I find. You can see the bitters to come, along with a floral top note and a white orchard fruit core. There is a lot happening in this wine, with a delicious light biscuit note adding further complexity. Ripe at 13% but correctly so, and finishes by leaving a fresh taste in the mouth. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted Apr 2024.
90 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine de Bellene Coteaux Bourguignons L'Eclos des Abeilles

Burgundy, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing sees gentle yet alluring scents of white peach, nectarine and bees wax released followed by some lemon butter, cashew, biscuity nougat and wet stone notes. Well proportioned the palate features a rich flavour profile of ripe peaches and dried honey over light crème brulee, citrusy nougat, cashew and subtle spice nuances. Round and fullish it finishes with good freshness and a lingering aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2022 Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste

Savoie, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Nestled in the French Alps, Domaine des Ardoisières is at the heart of Savoie's revival, crafting wines that capture the region’s raw Alpine energy. The once-abandoned Coteau de Cevins was revived in 1998 by Denis Perroux and biodynamic pioneer Michel Grisard, and since 2005, Brice Omont has continued their vision, cultivating its steep, schist-rich slopes with native varieties. His expansion to the limestone and schist soils of St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 further enriched the Domaine’s range, producing vibrant, terroir-driven cuvées like Quartz, Schiste, Améthyste, and Argile. Today, Domaine des Ardoisières stands as a benchmark for Savoie, proving the region’s potential through meticulous craftsmanship and a deep respect for the land.
Schiste Blanc is a blend of 40% Jacquère, 30% Roussette, 20% Pinot Gris, 10% Mondeuse Blanche. The vineyard is a great terroir with south-facing terraced plots with an impressive 60-degree inclined slope and soil derived from metamorphic mica-schists. Yields are just 25hl/hectare, and the wine is aged for 18 months in three- to five-year-old barrels.

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2022 Domaine des Ardoisieres Quartz

Savoie, FRANCE
$325. 00
Bottle
$3900.00 Dozen

ABV: 11%

Closure: Cork

Nestled in the French Alps, Domaine des Ardoisières is at the heart of Savoie's revival, crafting wines that capture the region’s raw Alpine energy. The once-abandoned Coteau de Cevins was revived in 1998 by Denis Perroux and biodynamic pioneer Michel Grisard, and since 2005, Brice Omont has continued their vision, cultivating its steep, schist-rich slopes with native varieties. His expansion to the limestone and schist soils of St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 further enriched the Domaine’s range, producing vibrant, terroir-driven cuvées like Quartz, Schiste, Améthyste, and Argile. Today, Domaine des Ardoisières stands as a benchmark for Savoie, proving the region’s potential through meticulous craftsmanship and a deep respect for the land.
Quartz Blanc is 100% Altesse grown in the Coteau de Cevins vineyard. The variety is also known as Roussette in the Savoie and is the king of Savoie varietals with a personality of fleshy stone fruit held in check by a thread of fine salinity, white pepper and whisps of smoke. Fermented and matured in oak for 18 months, this crystalline will give 10+ years of pleasure in the cellar.

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2021 Domaine des Ardoisieres Argile Blanc

Savoie, FRANCE
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
The Argile Blanc is a blend of 40% Jacquere, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Mondeuse Blanche grown on western facing slopes on soils of schist and clay. The wine is fermented with native yeast and aged for nine months in vat. The Argile Blanc showcases an abundance of alpine tension and refreshment with flavors of white flowers, orchard fruits and green almonds.

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2021 Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste

Savoie, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
Schiste Blanc is a blend of 40% Jacquère, 30% Roussette, 20% Pinot Gris, 10% Mondeuse Blanche. The vineyard is a great terroir with south-facing terraced plots with an impressive 60 degree inclined slope and soil derived from metamorphic mica-schists. Yields are just 25hl/hectare, and the wine is aged for 18 months in three to five year old barrels.

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2021 Domaine des Ardoisieres Quartz

Savoie, FRANCE
$310. 00
Bottle
$3720.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
Quartz Blanc is 100% Altesse grown in the Coteau de Cevins vineyard. The variety is also known as roussette in the Savoie. Fermented and matured in oak for 18 months, it is crystalline yet smoky, then tropical and spiced.

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2020 Domaine des Ardoisieres Quartz

Savoie, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
Quartz Blanc is 100% Altesse grown in the Coteau de Cevins vineyard. The variety is also known as roussette in the Savoie. Fermented and matured in oak for 18 months, it is crystalline yet smoky, then tropical and spiced.

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2020 Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste

Savoie, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
Schiste Blanc is a blend of 40% Jacquère, 30% Roussette, 20% Pinot Gris, 10% Mondeuse Blanche. The vineyard is a great terroir with south-facing terraced plots with an impressive 60 degree inclined slope and soil derived from metamorphic mica-schists. Yields are just 25hl/hectare, and the wine is aged for 18 months in three to five year old barrels.

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2020 Domaine des Ardoisieres Argile Blanc

Savoie, FRANCE
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
The Argile Blanc is a blend of 40% Jacquere, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Mondeuse Blanche grown on western facing slopes on soils of schist and clay. The wine is fermented with native yeast and aged for nine months in vat. The Argile Blanc showcases an abundance of alpine tension and refreshment with flavors of white flowers, orchard fruits and green almonds.

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2020 Maison des Ardoisieres Silice Blanc

Savoie, FRANCE
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 11%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The "Coteau de Cevins" once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie et Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie! Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
Silice is 100% Jacquere planted on schist and clay that yields as a plush and mineral white wine that is incredibly light on its feet for an expression that has such intensity of flavor and texture. Expect ripe orchard fruit with just a touch of white peach enlivened by crushed stone and almond flowers. Equally at home with cheese or on its own, this is a compelling bottle of wine that speaks of its alpine origin.

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2019 Domaine des Ardoisieres Quartz

Savoie, FRANCE
$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.

The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.

In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.

Quartz Blanc is 100% Altesse grown in the Coteau de Cevins vineyard. The variety is also known as roussette in the Savoie. Fermented and matured in oak for 18 months, it is crystalline yet smoky, then tropical and spiced.

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2019 Maison des Ardoisieres Silice Blanc

Savoie, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 11%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The "Coteau de Cevins" once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.

The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie et Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie! Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.

In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.

Silice is 100% Jacquere planted on schist and clay that yields as a plush and mineral white wine that is incredibly light on its feet for an expression that has such intensity of flavor and texture. Expect ripe orchard fruit with just a touch of white peach enlivened by crushed stone and almond flowers. Equally at home with cheese or on its own, this is a compelling bottle of wine that speaks of its alpine origin.

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2019 Domaine des Ardoisieres Argile Blanc

Savoie, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.

The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.

In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.

The Argile Blanc is a blend of 40% Jacquere, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Mondeuse Blanche grown on western facing slopes on soils of schist and clay. The wine is fermented with native yeast and aged for nine months in vat. The Argile Blanc showcases an abundance of alpine tension and refreshment with flavors of white flowers, orchard fruits and green almonds.

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2011 Domaine des Aubuisieres Cuvee de Silex Vouvray

Vouvray, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2016-2017)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Screw Cap

Brilliant pale straw colour with watery hue. On the nose ripe pear and Jonathan apple scents are to the fore followed by some musk, a hint of honeycomb and spice. The palate possesses flavours of ripe pear and ripe apple followed by some honeysuckle and a touch of spice. Clean dry finish with aftertaste of pear, ripe apple and honeysuckle.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 13%

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2017 Domaine des Carlines Chardonnay Tremoulettes Cotes du Jura Blanc

Jura, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine des Carlines was founded in 2015 by three Jura lovers, Patrick Ligeron born in Jura and specialist of exportation of French wines, François Rousset, grower and producer in Nevy sur Seille, near Chateau Chalon and Pierre Beuchet, founder of the Diva Network and owner of distillery in Pontarlier close to Jura. The opportunity came to them end of 2015 when 5Ha of vineyards became available in the area of Chateau Chalon, the Grand Cru of yellow wines and Ménétru-le-Vignoble where they established the domain. The first vintage produced is 2016. The vineyard is run to a sustainable process with the target to convert into an organic process in few years’ time.

Tremoulettes Chardonnay hails from a 1 hectare vineyard at 250m altitude with Western exposure. Soils here have a dominance of grey marl with sediments of clay.

Other Reviews....
Very attractive purity and freshness with bright white peaches, lemon peel and nectarines, as well as dried-mango notes. The palate delivers good concentration of stone-fruit flavors with a fleshy and quite weighty feel. Resilient structure and plenty of flavor here.
93 points
Nick Stock - jamessuckling.com

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2017 Domaine des Carlines Savagnin En Beaumont Cotes du Jura Blanc

Jura, FRANCE
$77. 99
Bottle
$935.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine des Carlines was founded in 2015 by three Jura lovers, Patrick Ligeron born in Jura and specialist of exportation of French wines, François Rousset, grower and producer in Nevy sur Seille, near Chateau Chalon and Pierre Beuchet, founder of the Diva Network and owner of distillery in Pontarlier close to Jura. The opportunity came to them end of 2015 when 5Ha of vineyards became available in the area of Chateau Chalon, the Grand Cru of yellow wines and Ménétru-le-Vignoble where they established the domain. The first vintage produced is 2016. The vineyard is run to a sustainable process with the target to convert into an organic process in few years’ time.

En Beaumont Savagnin is Cotes du Jura Blanc hailing from a 0.5 hectare parcel in the Chateau-Chalon appellation. This plot has a south-east exposure at 300m altitude, and the vines are 40 years old and planted in the middle of the hillside with a protection from the wind.

Other Reviews....
Very attractive, dried-lemon and pastry notes with almond blossom and a chalky, fresh-mineral edge. The palate has a juicy yet concise feel with lemon and white-peach flavors, delivered in pristine, balanced mode. So fresh on the finish.
93 points
Nick Stock - jamessuckling.com

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2015 Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon-Villages

Burgundy, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2016-2020)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Scents of ripe pear and peaches emerge from the glass joining up with some dried honey characters followed by hints of cashew and stony mineral. Medium weight with ample richness and a fresh finish the palate possesses flavours of ripe pears and peaches laced with traces of dried honey over a background of faint cashew and stony mineral. Clean dry finish with an aftertaste of ripe pear, subtle dried honey, cashew and stony mineral.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 13.5%

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2022 Domaine des Hates Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Green apple and lime scents are interspersed with pear, wet slate and flinty mineral notes. Nicely shaped the palate features fleshy pear and lime fruits over a stony mineral and chalky oyster shell back drop. Brisk acidity finishing dry and long with a river stone like feel.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews…..
A very good, modern style, with great concentration on the palate and attractive stone fruit notes kept in check by the lively acidity and a mineral note to finish. Will appeal to many different types of consumers. Drink 2024-2028.
92 Points
Decanter

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2022 Domaine des Hates Petit Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Located in the north-west sector of Chablis in the village of Maligny, Pierrick Laroche runs this family estate which was established by his father in the 1970s. After getting a degree in oenology from Beaune and after graduating Patrick travelled the world, doing various internships to gain experience before returning home to start making wine and take over the family vineyards for himself. In 2010 he ceased selling grapes to the local co-operative and produced his first vintage to great acclaim.
The domain has nearly 12ha of Petit Chablis, classified as such because the limestone tends to be the younger Portlandian rather than the older Kimmeridgian, and as such typically occupies higher sites (Portlandian overlies Kimmeridgian) and has less clay. Pierrick is convinced that his largest parcel of Petit really ought to be classed as Chablis; it makes wine like Chablis and indeed is surrounded by AOC Chablis vines.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime and green apple mix with wet slate, oyster shell and subtle fresh herb notes. Minerally pear and lime flavours are dispersed across the palate with some oyster shell elements and infusions of fresh herbs lying underneath. River stone like textural feel finishing dry with brisk acidity and a slatey mid length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews....
Cool and restrained on the nose, there is plenty of precision and class here. Citrus fruits balance the riper hints from some sun-ripened stone fruit. Great purity and plenty of concentration. Very fine Petit Chablis. Pierrick Laroche is behind this Maligny domaine. Taking over from his father and moving away from supplying grapes to La Chablisienne, he produced his first vintage in 2010. Drink 2024-2027.
92 points
Decanter

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2021 Domaine des Hates Petit Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with flecks of green to the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of green apple, pear and lime meld into a wet stone, flint and oyster shell like back drop. Nicely rounded river stone like feel with flavours of pear, citrus and green apple overlaying stony mineral and oyster shell elements. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a stony mid length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2020 Domaine des Hates Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted pear aromas laced with wet slate are trailed by some lime, gun flint and oyster shell like notes. Delicious pear and green apple flavours are enveloped by wet slate with oyster shell and infusions of gun flint in the background. Nicely rounded on the mid palate, it finishes dry with brisk acidity and a lingering slate driven aftertaste that shows good tension.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 Domaine des Hates L’Homme Mort Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru

Chablis, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Located in the north-west sector of Chablis in the village of Maligny, Pierrick Laroche runs this family estate which was established by his father in the 1970s. After getting a degree in oenology from Beaune and after graduating Patrick travelled the world, doing various internships to gain experience before returning home to start making wine and take over the family vineyards for himself. In 2010 he ceased selling grapes to the local co-operative and produced his first vintage to great acclaim.
Located towards the northern part of Fourchaume, this top Premier Cru vineyard is noted for growing on similar contours as the Grand Crus above the right bank of the Serein. The vines on average are 25 years old with some up to 35 years old. Vinified with indigenous yeast with a very long slow alcoholic fermentation of 2-3 months, 80% of the wine is aged in stainless steel and the remaining 20% in aged barrels.
Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Intense pear and lime aromas meld into light honeyed notes with some wet stone, oyster shell and chalky mineral nuances also evident. The beautifully detailed palate combines freshness with a concentrated flavour profile of pear, lime and green apple fruits over slatey mineral elements and traces of oyster shell. Nicely rounded pebble stone like mouthfeel finishing dry with brisk well integrated acidity and a long moreish aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 Domaine des Hates Petit Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Located in the north-west sector of Chablis in the village of Maligny, Pierrick Laroche runs this family estate which was established by his father in the 1970s. After getting a degree in oenology from Beaune and after graduating Patrick travelled the world, doing various internships to gain experience before returning home to start making wine and take over the family vineyards for himself. In 2010 he ceased selling grapes to the local co-operative and produced his first vintage to great acclaim.
The domain has nearly 12ha of Petit Chablis, classified as such because the limestone tends to be the younger Portlandian rather than the older Kimmeridgian, and as such typically occupies higher sites (Portlandian overlies Kimmeridgian) and has less clay. Pierrick is convinced that his largest parcel of Petit really ought to be classed as Chablis; it makes wine like Chablis and indeed is surrounded by AOC Chablis vines.
A delicious Petit Chablis that combines intensity and tension with a stony mineral laced finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle glimmer of green to the edges and a watery hue. Distinct pear and lime scents show good lift out of the glass with faint dried honey, wet slate and delicate oyster shell notes enhancing the aromatic profile. Beautifully proportioned, there’s plenty of moreish appeal to the palate with pear and lime fruits layered across a slatey back drop. Infusions of oyster shells and fresh herbs also chime in. Finishes with brisk acidity, a delightful pebble stone like mouthfeel and long scrumptious aftertaste. Petit Chablis doesn’t get much better than this.
Fantastic drinking over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2019 Domaine des Hates Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Located in the north-west sector of Chablis in the village of Maligny, Pierrick Laroche runs this family estate which was established by his father in the 1970s. After getting a degree in oenology from Beaune and after graduating Patrick travelled the world, doing various internships to gain experience before returning home to start making wine and take over the family vineyards for himself. In 2010 he ceased selling grapes to the local co-operative and produced his first vintage to great acclaim.
Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Streaming from the glass are aromas of pear, lime and subtle dried honey which mix with hints of wet stone and oyster shell. Intensely flavoured the palate is shaped by a beautifully rounded feel and brisk acidity. Generous pear and dried honey flavours overlay a back drop of lime, stony mineral characters and oyster shell. Finishes dry and crisp with a long textured aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2016 Domaine des Hates Petit Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Scents of ripe pear, light dried honey and a hint of quince are overlaid by stony characters followed by hints of biscuit and fresh herbs. Light in body but nicely rounded in the mouth the palate has flavours of pears and citrus which run into wet stone nuances, subtle fresh herbs and flinty mineral. Finishes dry with good fresh acidity and an aftertaste of pears, citrus, wet stones, traces of dried honey and fresh minerally herbs.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2017 Domaine des Hates Petit Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Exhibiting aromas of pear and limes laced with fresh herb influences, the nose finishes off with flinty wet stone notes. On the palate flavours of fresh pears and lime intermesh with citrusy fresh herb infusions leaving behind a back drop of stony mineral. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and an aftertaste of pears, limes, green apple, fresh herbs and stony mineral characters.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2015 Domaine des Hates Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume L'Homme Mort

Chablis, FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2018-2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a greenish tinge to the outskirts and a watery hue. Subtle pear and lime aromas are married to biscuity oak and faint notions of dried honey followed by light stony mineral end notes. Light but nicely textured flavours of pears, citrus and traces of dried honey are overlaid by roasted biscuit characters with a stony mineral back drop. Finishes dry with fresh slatey acidity and an aftertaste of spiced pear, citrus, light roasted biscuit elements and stony mineral.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
The 2015 Chablis 1Er Cru l'Homme Mort comes from 35-year-old vines and sees 15 months in 75% stainless steel and 25% wooden barrels. It has a complex and engaging bouquet, with subtle wax and honeysuckle aromas that combine neatly with the cold stone/flint scents. The palate is well balanced with a fine thread of acidity that counterbalances the viscous texture. It is a typical 2015 Chablis: quite rich and opulent and eschewing mineralité for depth and extravagance, and to be honest, it does that with some panache. Drink 2019-2029.
92 points
Neal Martin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2009 Domaine des Malandes Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Tour du Roy Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2012-2015)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Screw Cap

Brilliant pale straw colour with watery hue. The nose displays aromas of pear, wet stones, citrus and mineral. The palate delivers flavours of pear, wet stone and mineral with some cashew emerging on the back palate. Clean crisp finish. Aftertaste of pear, mineral and cashew.
Drink over the next 2-3 years (2012-2015).
Alc 12.5%

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2016 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Silex Magnum (1500ml)

Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, and most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severely low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.
For many, the aptly named Silex is the pinnacle not only in the Dagueneau range, but in all of Pouilly Fumé. Hailing from a north facing vineyard rich in flint soils, the emphasis with Silex is the pure mineral traits Pouilly Fumé is famous for, yet with intensity and focus dialled up to eleven. Silex can take a few years in the cellar to fully express the core of citrus fruit among the smoke and flint notes; however history has proven it is well worth the wait. Dagueneau's Silex is a class leading icon of the Loire Valley.

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2022 Domaine Du Bouchot Pouilly-Sur-Loire Mon Village

Loire Valley, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Formed in 1966, Domaine du Bouchet is now owned by Antoine Gouffier who purchased the 10 hectare estate in 2019. Antoine is a native of Saint Andelain, though he spent years abroad gaining experience in the USA, New Zealand, Middle East, Argentina and notably in South Africa. Upon returning to France, he purchased the estate from Pascal Kerbiquet, a local figure who had made a name for himself working organically and with biodynamic farming. In very short time Antoine has risen to prominence, and in 2022 was named “Discovery of the Year 2022” by the French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France.
Mon Village is fresh and especially fine example of 100% Chasselas, the predominant variety in Pouilly-Sur-Loire.
Other Reviews....
A light, tidy and focused white with super-clean aromas and flavors of yellow gooseberries and dry, slatey minerals. A hint of fresh ginger adds tension. Fresh, nicely balanced and flavorful on the palate with an incisive finish. 100% Chasselas. From organically grown grapes. Enjoy also as an aperitif.
91 points
James Suckling

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2021 Domaine Du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume Terres Blanches

Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$77. 99
Bottle
$935.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Formed in 1966, Domaine du Bouchet is now owned by Antoine Gouffier who purchased the 10 hectare estate in 2019. Antoine is a native of Saint Andelain, though he spent years abroad gaining experience in the USA, New Zealand, Middle East, Argentina and notably in South Africa. Upon returning to France, he purchased the estate from Pascal Kerbiquet, a local figure who had made a name for himself working organically and with biodynamic farming. In very short time Antoine has risen to prominence, and in 2022 was named “Discovery of the Year 2022” by the French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Herbaceous gooseberry and lime scents have a subtle smoky mineral like overlay followed by some grassy asparagus and green capsicum notes. Intense lime, green apple and ripe gooseberry flavours show good textural volume with some herbaceous asparagus, delicate smoky mineral and cut grass elements lying underneath. Brisk acidity finishing dry and lengthy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews....
The 2021 Terres Blanches is round and silky with a fine chalky texture that provides a fine, appetizing texture on the finish. It is satisfying with a delightful thread of acidity that keeps it together and your mouth watering. There's an appealing elderflower character with a subtle creamy background, likely due to malo and time on lees, but there's plenty of precision here. The finish is like a triangle - ting! Drink 2023-2026.
92 points
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous
Apple and fresh hay on the nose. Medium body with more citrusy and stony flavors and a touch of dry-mineral grip at the end. A tidy white with lots of mineral influence that gives a harder feel to it this year. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Unfiltered. Drink now.
91 points
James Suckling

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2021 Domaine Du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume Caillottes

Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$86. 99
Bottle
$1043.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Formed in 1966, Domaine du Bouchet is now owned by Antoine Gouffier who purchased the 10 hectare estate in 2019. Antoine is a native of Saint Andelain, though he spent years abroad gaining experience in the USA, New Zealand, Middle East, Argentina and notably in South Africa. Upon returning to France, he purchased the estate from Pascal Kerbiquet, a local figure who had made a name for himself working organically and with biodynamic farming. In very short time Antoine has risen to prominence, and in 2022 was named “Discovery of the Year 2022” by the French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Intense aromas of slightly herbaceous gooseberries, pear and smoky oyster shell like notes mix with asparagus, hints of dried honey and minerally saline like notes. Amply textured in the mouth, the palate features pear, subtle dried honey and herbaceous gooseberry flavours. Grassy asparagus and smoky oyster shell characters linger underneath. Chalky acidity finishing dry, long and nicely shaped.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews....
The richly fragrant 2021 Caillottes offers dill, fennel and elderflower at this early stage. Having undergone full malo and remained on lees for 12 months, it has a round and creamy texture while retaining the natural freshness of the vintage with an appealing line of acidity and chalky, almost tannic grip. If I'm nitpicking, a little less creaminess would make it even better. Drink 2023-2026.
92 points
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous
Fresh nose of citrus and green grass, together with hints of blossoms and minerals. Medium-bodied with a silky, almost creamy mouth-feel to counter the vibrant acidity. Long finish with lemon sorbet and minerals. Delicious. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Unfiltered. Drink now.
92 points
James Suckling

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2020 Domaine Du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume MCMLV

Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$96. 99
Bottle
$1163.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Formed in 1966, Domaine du Bouchet is now owned by Antoine Gouffier who purchased the 10 hectare estate in 2019. Antoine is a native of Saint Andelain, though he spent years abroad gaining experience in the USA, New Zealand, Middle East, Argentina and notably in South Africa. Upon returning to France, he purchased the estate from Pascal Kerbiquet, a local figure who had made a name for himself working organically and with biodynamic farming. In very short time Antoine has risen to prominence, and in 2022 was named “Discovery of the Year 2022” by the French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France.
MCMLV hails from the oldest vines on the property which were planted in 1955.
Bright pale straw core with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear, gooseberry and tropical fruit fills the nostrils followed by some delicately smoked herbaceous notes, citrus and wet stone. Rich, mouth coating and silken in its feel, ripe pear, dried honey and gooseberry flavours are delivered with great concentration and textural volume. Some smoky herbaceous characters, lime and stony mineral accents lie underneath. Terrific power with energetic acidity underpinning the long, full finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews....
The 2020 Pouilly Fumé MCMLV hails from Domaine du Bouchot's oldest plot of vines dating back to 1955 hence the name MCMLV. Bottled just four weeks before I tasted it in June 2022, it had undergone an unusual winemaking process: half of the wine underwent skin contact for several days while the rest was pressed directly into old (8 to 10-year-old) 500-liter barrels. This wine shows lots of thiol-related flavors: tropical fruit, gooseberry as well as a hint of green. It is wine with lots of texture, a sense of roundness and completeness with a sense of satisfying grip that clasps the palate on the finish. There's lovely acidity, but it's nicely balanced. Drink 2022-2034.
93 points
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous
Seems at first like a subtle expression of sauvignon, with initial aromas of lavender and light lemony citrus fruit. But on the palate you discover a deep-set, complex array of citrus and yellow fruit, together with a whole heap of terroir-driven nuances, from wet gray clay to sand and gravel. Full-bodied and super-silky with calm persistence. Long, mineral finish with some phenolic tightening. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Old vines. Drink or hold.
95 points
James Suckling

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2020 Domaine du Chardonnay Petit Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Domaine du Chardonnay was established in 1987 as a joint venture between three partners: Etienne Boileau, William Nahan and Christian Simon. For many years the wines were marketed as both Domaine du Chardonnay and Etienne Boileau, depending on the market. By 2019 though, all three of the original founders had retired and William’s son Arnaud Nahan took over the management of the business, while Thomas Labille joined as winemaker and equity partner. Thomas had previously worked with Domaine Laroche and in new hands the wines are going from strength to strength. A substantial investment has been made in equipment, with old fibreglass tanks being retired and replaced with new stainless steel (even stainless steel ‘barriques’!). Domaine du Chardonnay now replaces the Etienne Boileau label in the Australian market.
Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Wet stone and oyster shell laced aromas of spicy pear and citrus emanate from the glass with some minerality also evident. Initial lime and green apple flavours meld into oyster shell and stony mineral characters on the back half. Finishes dry with brisk, refreshing acidity and a flinty wet stone infused aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2018 Domaine du Chardonnay Chablis Premier Cru Montmains

Chablis, FRANCE
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Domaine du Chardonnay was established in 1987 as a joint venture between three partners: Etienne Boileau, William Nahan and Christian Simon. For many years the wines were marketed as both Domaine du Chardonnay and Etienne Boileau, depending on the market. By 2019 though, all three of the original founders had retired and William’s son Arnaud Nahan took over the management of the business, while Thomas Labille joined as winemaker and equity partner. Thomas had previously worked with Domaine Laroche and in new hands the wines are going from strength to strength. A substantial investment has been made in equipment, with old fibreglass tanks being retired and replaced with new stainless steel (even stainless steel ‘barriques’!). Domaine du Chardonnay now replaces the Etienne Boileau label in the Australian market.
Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted ripe pear, lime and dried honey aromas overlay wet stone, subtle oyster shell and chalk. Nicely rounded, the palate opens with fleshy pear, lime and dried honey flavours. Sitting in the background are stony characters and a subtle chalky minerality. Finishes dry with a lick of fresh acidity and a textured medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%

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2017 Domaine du Chateau de Grand Pre Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of poached pears, hints of dried apricot and honeysuckle intermix with bees wax and lemon butter. Full in body with a rich creamy mouthfeel the palate boasts ripe peach and honeycomb flavours which are underscored by some crème brulee, lemon butter and toasty almond elements. Well balanced acidity with a medium to long ripe textured aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 Domaine du Collier Charpentrie Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.
Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.

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2019 Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.
Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.

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2018 Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.
Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.

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- Biodynamic
2018 Domaine du Collier Charpentrie Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.
Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.

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2017 Domaine du Collier Charpentrie Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.
Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.
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The intensely yellow colored 2017 Saumur Blanc La Charpentrie is enormously deep, intense and complex on the concentrated and finely iodine and substantial nose. Full-bodied, round and lush on the palate yet also with a fascinating chalky finesse, this is a full-bodied, dense, round and vital, sustainable, iodine and finessed, highly stimulating finish. This is an undesignated grand cru from Saumur. Abnormally good. Highly recommended. 12.5% alcohol. Natural cork. 2021 - 2060.
98 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Oct 2021)

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2017 Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.
Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.
Other Reviews....
The 2017 Saumur Blanc is bright and intense on the concentrated and chalky nose that is very fine, complex and authentic. Pure, fresh and highly elegant on the palate, this is a piercingly mineral, fresh and salty, stimulatingly grippy Chenin Blanc with a long, clear, fresh and iodine finish. 12.5% alcohol. Natural cork. Drink 2021 - 2040.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Oct 2021)

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2016 Domaine du Collier Charpentrie Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$215. 00
Bottle
$2580.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.

Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.

Always an incredible wine, this is produced from an old vine parcel (>100 years) in the lieu-dit of 'La Charpentrie' in Brézé. Deeper and more sombre than the regular Saumur Blanc always with a fine precision. Thrilling, complex scents of lime, flowers and pineapple give way brightly citric, concentrated palate, underpinned by chalky, mineral elements. This has more power and tension than the Saumur Blanc (if that is even possible!) - it is simply a wine for the ages. This rare bottling is one of the great white wines of France.

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2016 Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.

Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.

This 2016 is shaping up as one of the finest Saumur Blanc produced from Antoine. That it is a wine from grapes grown in stone and then aged in a stone cellar is evident - this is totally crystalline, seemingly hewn purely from the stones that lie in the ground from which it comes - floating on top is an entrancing citrus and floral perfume. In 2016 there is freshness and clarity - it has real presence and drive the finish is chiseled in the mouth displaying cut and salinity - it finishes with the sort of gravitas to make you ponder. Mouthwatering acidity, a fine substance, a vivacious finish - there is greatness here.

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