The 2023 Rully Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru comes from a 1.69-hectare monopole and was matured in 20% new oak. It has a very aromatic bouquet with tropical fruit, passion fruit and touches of white peach. There is wonderful definition and vigor here. The pala...
Philippe Girard is a small, family-run estate known for producing high-quality, traditionally made wines. The domaine itself is located in Savigny-les-Beaune, but their 22 hectares of vineyard holdings span from the Côte Chalonnaise to the Côte de Nuits. Saint-Aubin is directly adjacent to both Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, enjoying the same climate and soil conditions as its famous neighbors but at a more affordable price point.
The Girard family has been cultivating vineyards for generations, with Philippe continuing the tradition. His approach to winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention and respect for the terroir. He combines modern techniques with traditional practices, resulting in wines that are both expressive and balanced.
The 2023 Barbera d'Alba is another ne entry-level oering from Burlotto. In 2023, Fabio Alessandria did not feel the Aves, his top Barbera, was materially dierent from this, the straight bottling, so he blended all the fruit together. Consequently, the ...
This exhibits a dramatic, forceful side of this premier cru: fascinating to compare with Raveneau's iteration from Chapelot/Pied d'Aloup. Ripe, rich stone fruit is balanced by notable acidity and a stony, mineral edge. Spice notes add an extra level ...
Aromas of cassis, plums and sweet forest floor, framed by creamy new oak, introduce the 2020 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru La Coutière, a medium to full-bodied, rich and structured wine built around lively acids and powdery tannins.
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru has the ripest and most sensual of Magnien's cuvées on the nose, adorned with lush red cherry, raspberry and light fig scents. There's a soupçon of exoticism in situ. The palate is medium-bodied with pli...
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers is brilliant, bursting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, plums, exotic spices and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and multidimensional, it's velvety and layered, with lively acids, be...