{"title":"2026 Burgundy Releases","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-vocoret-chablis-2","title":"Domaine Vocoret 2023 Chablis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eThe 2023 Domaine Vocoret Chablis is a lively, precision-driven white wine that beautifully showcases the hallmark crystalline clarity and minerality of the Chablis region. With bright citrus and green-fruit character, razor-sharp acidity, and a firm mineral backbone, it’s refreshing now yet has the structure to develop nuance with a few years of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eThis wine comes from the independent, family-owned estate Domaine Vocoret in the Chablis AOC of Burgundy, France. The vineyards are planted on the classic Kimmeridgian limestone and marl soils that impart the signature flint and oyster-shell minerality to Chablis. For the 2023 vintage, the fruit was harvested with an emphasis on freshness and purity, and vinification was carried out with minimal intervention—often in stainless steel (or neutral vessels) with fine lees contact to build texture while preserving the site’s natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A crisp bouquet of lemon zest and green apple, followed by subtle pear skin, white flowers and oyster shell\/sea-spray minerality.\u003cbr data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and precise—tart green apple and lime carry through, joined by pear, fresh stone and a slate-like minerality. The acidity is vivid and the texture lean, allowing the cool-climate clarity and terroir signature to shine.\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus peel, crushed stone minerality and a crisp, dry finish that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"2313\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1633\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1697\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1807\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1871\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApprox. 12.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1894\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1959\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChablis AOC, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1985\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eProduction \/ Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2046\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2072\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2136\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFermented\/aged to preserve purity; minimal new oak influence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2161\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2225\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLemon, green apple, pear skin, oyster shell\/sea spray, slate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2250\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2313\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDry Chablis — bright, mineral-driven, terroir-focused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39659171151938,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Vocoret_2023_Chablis.jpg?v=1762567699"},{"product_id":"drouhin-laroze-2018-chambertin-clos-de-beze-1500-ml-magnum","title":"Drouhin-Laroze 2018 Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1500 ml Magnum","description":"The 2018 Chambertin Clos De Bèze has an intense purple color with copious aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, cedar and undergrowth that gain intensity in the glass. On the palate the attack is balanced and rich yet despite the ripeness of fruit, it has managed to retain admirable finesse. Its spicy and precise tannins offer roundness, lightness, and structure on the finish, suggesting that it will be a seriously long-lived wine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Chambertin Clos De Bèze has an intense purple color with a fragrance of small red fruits and licorice on the nose providing strong aromatic majestic quality. On the palate the attack is balanced, clear, sound and rich. Its melted, spicy and precise tannins offer roundness and lightness on the finish. With a hint of rose, this elegant wine suggests its sensuality. A wine to be laid down.\" - Producer Notes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e''The 2018 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru includes 30% whole-bunch fruit, though this is the one grand cru where you cannot detect the stem addition, just the copious dark cherry, raspberry, cedar and undergrowth aromas that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is supple on the entry, the acidity neatly counterbalancing the intensity of the fruit. This Clos-de-Bèze has real grip and an arching structure on the finish, suggesting that it will be a seriously long-lived wine. Excellent.''- Vinous Media\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout: Five generations have been running the Domaine for 163 years, Caroline and Nicolas, Christine and Philippe's children represent the sixth. In 1850, Jean-Baptiste Laroze started a vineyard operation in Gevrey Chambertin. He was later succeeded by Felix Laroze.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1919, Suzanne, the daughter of Félix, married Alexandre Drouhin, who owned vines in Chambolle Musigny and the estate was henceforth called Drouhin-Laroze. The Estate is currently run by Philippe and Christine Drouhin, assisted by their children Caroline and Nicolas.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach successive generation continued to develop the Estate with the sole objective of investing in hillside vineyards, which was a visionary and risky choice. At the time, those vineyards were already very expensive and not very productive. The bet paid off and today, thanks to the sacrifices and risk-taking of the previous generations, the 11.50 hectare Estate is one of the most prestigious in terms of diversity, quality and the surface area of its appellations.","brand":"Atherton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40411375861826,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/50934D65-7890-44BA-A3C8-0D7B4B84E10D_1_201_a.heic?v=1693359291"},{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-gevry-chambertin-1er-cru-lavaux-st-jacques","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru \"Lavaux Saint-Jacques\" 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDecanter's own assessment of Domaine Armand Rousseau leaves little room for ambiguity: \"Rousseau is one of the small number of Burgundy estates to which I would unhesitatingly award three stars. Indeed as far as Chambertin and Clos de Bèze are concerned you could even argue that there is Rousseau, and then there are the rest.\" That reputation was built across four generations — Armand Rousseau, born 1884, who inherited his first parcels through marriage in 1909; his son Charles, who took over in 1959 and expanded the estate dramatically across the following decades; Eric, the third generation, who has led the domaine since 1982; and Cyrielle, the fourth generation, who joined permanently in 2014. Lavaux Saint-Jacques is one of the smaller pieces of that mosaic — Rousseau's own holding runs two parcels totaling 0.76 hectares, sitting on notably thin soil built from alluvial material washed down from the combe, with a base of Prémeaux limestone near the top of the slope giving way to thicker clay further down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTasted alongside its Cazetiers and Charmes-Chambertin siblings during a domaine visit with Cyrielle Rousseau in October 2022, one veteran Burgundy critic found the 2021 Lavaux Saint-Jacques leaning \"more towards Varoilles\" in character — \"a broader, fuller nose, lots of interest here — that's really lovely. Supple but no fat, mineral, fine structure. That's clearly next level from the villages and absolutely delicious — I love the finesse again.\" Vinous scored the wine in the 90-93 range, describing \"aromas of plums, berries, orange zest, vine smoke, loamy soil and creamy oak,\" a palate \"medium to full-bodied, supple and charming, with good depth at the core, powdery tannins and bright acids\" — \"a strong effort.\" Another professional tasting note found the wine striking \"an elegant impression with its expressive blackberry fruit and pronounced floral notes on the initial attack,\" with \"abundant minerality and plenty of fresh acidity\" on the palate, noting the texture \"will strike some as a bit on the light side,\" though \"the finish demonstrates a keen balance and admirable finesse.\" This is Rousseau's own quietly elegant Premier Cru — genuinely a step up from the village-level Gevrey-Chambertin, and every bit as thoughtfully farmed and made as the domaine's more famous Grand Cru bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau was founded by Armand Rousseau, born in 1884 in Gevrey-Chambertin to a family of vignerons, coopers, and wine merchants. His 1909 marriage brought him the domaine's first vineyard parcels, and he spent the following decades building the estate before his death in a 1959 car accident. His son Charles — trained in law and later oenology at the University of Dijon — took over and expanded the domaine substantially, acquiring Clos de Bèze in 1961, Clos de la Roche in 1965 and 1975, and additional Chambertin plots in the following decades. Eric Rousseau, the third generation, has led the domaine since 1982, and his daughter Cyrielle, the fourth generation, joined permanently in 2014. Decanter has specifically singled out Rousseau as one of the very few Burgundy estates deserving of an unhesitating three-star rating, calling it, alongside Chambertin and Clos de Bèze specifically, a domaine standing apart from virtually every other producer in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLavaux Saint-Jacques is sourced from two parcels totaling 0.76 hectares. The soil is notably thin, built from alluvial material washed down from the combe; near the top of the slope, the base is Prémeaux limestone, while thicker clay soils develop further down the hillside. Across the entire domaine, vines are guyot pruned at a relatively high density of 12,000 per hectare, with shoots removed early in the growing season to naturally limit vigor and keep yields within the 30-40 hectoliter per hectare range the family prefers. Harvest generally prioritizes whole berries, macerated cold for several days to extend fermentation, and oak treatment varies by cuvée — only the domaine's Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze receive 100% new wood, while Premier Cru bottlings like Lavaux Saint-Jacques are aged with a considerably more restrained proportion of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Here too the elegant nose is cool, pure and reserved with its pretty and layered array of various red berries, plum, violet and soft earth hints. The delicious middleweight flavors possess outstanding delineation and the same pungent minerality that adds a sense of energy and relief to the superbly long if youthfully austere finale that isn't quite as structured. This is also excellent and should age accordingly.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This magnificent wine has a dark ruby hue, with effusive ripe plummy fruit, a pronounced earthy edge, and notes of liquorice and pepper. The texture is dense and firm, yet there is an elegance that makes the wine feel approachable. The depth of flavour here suggests ageing for at least five years before enjoying it since there is a lot of tightly wound complexity here. The grapes come from the 2.2-hectare parcel on the edge of the cooling influence of the combe that delivery a silky wine of great finesse and purity.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA broader, fuller nose with genuine interest and lift. Plums, berries, and orange zest lead, joined by vine smoke, loamy soil, and creamy oak. Expressive blackberry fruit meets pronounced floral notes on the initial attack, with red and black fruit well-integrated against subtle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied, supple and charming, with good depth at the core. Powdery tannins and bright, fresh acidity carry the structure, supported by abundant minerality. Supple without any excess weight, fine and well-structured — a texture some may find on the lighter side, but genuinely balanced throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeen balance and admirable finesse define the close, with a lingering, refined character that some tasters have compared to the structured, elegant length of a fine Bordeaux. Clearly a step above the domaine's village-level Gevrey-Chambertin — genuine next-level complexity and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru \"Lavaux Saint-Jacques\" — Côte de Nuits, Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4 generations since 1902 — Armand, Charles, Eric, and Cyrielle Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTwo parcels, 0.76 hectares total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThin, alluvial from the combe; Prémeaux limestone (upper slope), clay (lower slope)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGuyot pruned, 12,000 vines\/ha, yields limited to 30-40 hl\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRestrained — not among the 100% new oak cuvées (Chambertin, Clos de Bèze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDecanter: \"there is Rousseau, and then there are the rest\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVinous 90-93 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eElegant, mineral Premier Cru — a genuine step up from village Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePlums, berries, orange zest, vine smoke, loamy soil, creamy oak, blackberry, floral notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast duck or squab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBraised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged Comté and other hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Burgundian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40741206655042,"sku":null,"price":1475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Armand_Rousseau_2021_Gevrey-Chambertin_1er_Cru_Lavaux_Saint-Jacques_750ml.jpg?v=1784649938"},{"product_id":"christian-moreau-2022-chablis","title":"Christian Moreau 2023 Chablis","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"142\" data-start=\"105\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"45\" data-start=\"4\"\u003e2023 Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a textbook village-level expression—and arguably punches above that classification. It offers pristine minerality, bold freshness, and crystal-clear elegance that rivals many Premiers Crus. A benchmark for contemporary Chablis: lean yet flavorful, energetic yet understated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"144\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"149\"\u003e🔎 Origins \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"180\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCrafted by \u003cstrong data-end=\"51\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eDomaine Christian Moreau Père \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e, the largest family-owned estate in Chablis, with vineyards spanning Grand Cru parcels as well as premier and village-level sites.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"260\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested from old vines planted on \u003cstrong data-end=\"79\" data-start=\"52\"\u003eKimmeridgian-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermented mostly in stainless steel (with a small percentage in neutral vessels), and bottled to preserve purity and terroir expression.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e👃 Nose (Aroma)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"363\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA crisp, inviting bouquet combining \u003cstrong data-end=\"79\" data-start=\"36\"\u003elemon zest, green apple, and sea breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e, with compelling touches of \u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"108\"\u003equartz flint and a hint of white pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e—a signature mineral presence that defines classy Chablis.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"445\"\u003e👅 Palate \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"472\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMedium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"41\"\u003echalky, almost saline texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"514\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFlavors of \u003cstrong data-end=\"41\" data-start=\"11\"\u003elemon, green orchard fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"69\" data-start=\"47\"\u003ecornflower blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by precise mineral tension and light herbal spice. It's sleek, mouthwatering, and remarkably balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"595\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e🔁 Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"615\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eClean and lingering: the finish emphasizes \u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"43\"\u003ecrisp citrus and wet stone minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s refreshing and energetic, leaving a bright echo of sea spray and chalk on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"701\"\u003e🌟 Highlights at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"749\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"808\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"835\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e100% Chardonnay (Chablis AOC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"897\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e~12.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"910\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"926\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRacy, mineral-driven, citrus-fruited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"972\"\u003eUnique Trait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVillage Chablis with Premier Cru intensity and finesse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41650286886978,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Christian_Moreau_2023_Chablis.jpg?v=1754493846"},{"product_id":"robert-groffier-2022-bourgogne-rouge","title":"Robert Groffier 2022 Bourgogne Rouge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e2022 Domaine Robert Groffier Bourgogne Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent entry point into Groffier’s interpretation of classic Burgundian Pinot Noir. Bright, elegant, and expressive, it offers immediate charm with pure fruit character and supple structure — an exceptionally approachable red Burgundy that delivers both quality and regional typicity at its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eHailing from the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eDomaine Robert Groffier Père \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eGevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Bourgogne Rouge represents the domaine’s foundational appellation bottling. Crafted from fruit sourced across the producer’s holdings in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eBurgundy regional appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e, it captures the broader nuances of Côte de Nuits terroir while reflecting careful vineyard selection and traditional Burgundian winemaking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and vinified with attention to preserving primary fruit integrity. Fermentation proceeds in open-top tanks with gentle extraction to retain balance and aromatic purity, followed by maturation in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eFrench oak barrels (typically a mix of neutral and lightly seasoned wood)\u003c\/strong\u003e to add a subtle textural frame without overwhelming the wine’s primary fruit expression. The resulting wine emphasizes freshness, finesse, and clarity over overt power — hallmarks of fine regional Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eFresh and engaging with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003ebright red cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e aromas, accompanied by gentle floral hints of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eviolet and rose petal\u003c\/strong\u003e and a subtle earthiness that nods to its Burgundian soil origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eLight-to-medium-bodied and lively, presenting \u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003ecranberry, tart cherry, and soft plum\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate, underscored by gentle spice and nuanced minerality. The texture is supple with fine acidity and modest, polished tannins that lend refreshing lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eClean and persistent, with lingering red fruit echoes and a touch of subtle earth and spice — an inviting close that maintains energy and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"3193\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2775\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2790\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2840\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2858\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13%–13.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2881\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2916\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBourgogne AOC, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2948\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2962\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2989\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3037\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFrench oak barrels (neutral\/light seasoning)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3061\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3113\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRed cherry, raspberry, floral notes, light spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3137\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3193\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eClassic regional Burgundy with freshness and finesse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003eRoast chicken with herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e — complements the wine’s bright fruit and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e — echoes earth and mineral elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3389\"\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Brie or Reblochon — pairs with light acidity and fruit brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3565\"\u003eServe slightly chilled (~55–58 °F) in a tulip or Burgundy glass to highlight aromatics and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42977250148418,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Robert_Groffier_2022_Bourgogne_Rouge.jpg?v=1770395030"},{"product_id":"domaine-dubreuil-fontaine-2022-bourgogne-pinot-noir-notre-dame-de-bonne-esperance-750ml","title":"Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir “Notre-Dame de Bonne Espérance” 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-end=\"242\" data-start=\"181\"\u003eexactly what high-value Côte de Beaune Burgundy should be\u003c\/strong\u003e—pure, transparent, and quietly complex. The 2022 “Notre-Dame de Bonne Espérance” delivers \u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"333\"\u003ebright red fruit, fine structure, and mineral lift\u003c\/strong\u003e, punching above its appellation. A \u003cstrong data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eserious Bourgogne Rouge with real pedigree and consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"488\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"493\" data-section-id=\"19kdj9x\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eProduced by Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine in Pernand-Vergelesses, a historic Côte de Beaune estate dating back to 1879, this cuvée reflects the domaine’s focus on \u003cstrong data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"685\"\u003epurity, transparency, and site expression\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"773\"\u003eThe wine is sourced from \u003cstrong data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"798\"\u003emultiple parcels across Pommard, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Ladoix-Serrigny\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a significant portion coming from the vineyard “La Chapelle Notre Dame,” which gives the wine its name. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003eKey production details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1050\" data-section-id=\"156ii6i\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"1074\" data-section-id=\"6myifc\"\u003eVines averaging ~30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1104\" data-section-id=\"19ikp6z\"\u003eHand-harvested and fully destemmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1143\" data-section-id=\"jlmohh\"\u003e~15 days fermentation with gentle extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1192\" data-section-id=\"5dddn5\"\u003eAged ~10 months: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003e⅓ neutral oak, ⅔ stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1250\" data-section-id=\"19kwy0i\"\u003eBottled \u003cstrong data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1393\" data-start=\"1278\"\u003eThe approach is deliberately restrained:\u003cbr\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1393\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003eMinimal oak influence, maximum fruit clarity and terroir expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1400\" data-section-id=\"bcw1a1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003eBurghound (Allen Meadows)\u003c\/strong\u003e – While the 2022 note is behind subscription, Dubreuil-Fontaine’s Bourgogne Rouge bottlings are \u003cstrong data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003econsistently reviewed as “outstanding for level”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with emphasis on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003eclarity, freshness, and value\u003c\/strong\u003e (historical Burghound positioning for the cuvée and domaine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003eBurgundy Report (Bill Nanson)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prior vintage context (2021):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003e“Broad, sweeping, vibrant… very long for its level” \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003eThis aligns with the domaine’s reputation for producing \u003cstrong data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1939\"\u003etop-tier Bourgogne Rouge that drinks above classification\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2030\" data-start=\"2008\" data-section-id=\"1quo74s\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2030\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"2032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2041\" data-start=\"2032\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2044\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003eCrushed blackberry, raspberry, and subtle floral notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003eMedium-bodied, with fresh red fruit, light spice, and fine, integrated tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2328\" data-start=\"2198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2198\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2209\"\u003eClean and persistent, with blackberry, strawberry, and a gentle mineral edge \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2333\" data-start=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2356\" data-start=\"2335\" data-section-id=\"17ern37\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2356\" data-start=\"2338\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" 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Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2838\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2840\" data-section-id=\"13f2c3o\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2843\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3020\" data-start=\"2867\"\u003eServe slightly cool (55–60°F). Ideal with roast chicken, charcuterie, or simple French bistro fare. Drinks well young but can develop over \u003cstrong data-end=\"3019\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43709354836034,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Dubreuil-Fontaine_2022_Bourgogne_Pinot_Noir_Notre-Dame_de_Bonne_Esp_rance_750ml.jpg?v=1778078734"},{"product_id":"domaine-dubreuil-fontaine-2022-corton-bressandes-grand-cru-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine 2022 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eclassic Corton-Bressandes with both scale and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e—a Grand Cru that delivers structure without heaviness. The 2022 shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eperfumed red fruit, fine tannins, and layered mineral depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining power with elegance. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eserious, age-worthy Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e that sits firmly in the upper tier of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19kdj9x\" data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eProduced by Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine in Pernand-Vergelesses, this historic estate is known for \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"674\"\u003erefined, mineral-driven wines with precision and balance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eThe Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru vineyard lies on the Aloxe-Corton side of the Corton hill, producing wines that are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zboav9\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eStructured and broad-shouldered\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet often more perfumed and elegant than neighboring parcels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oduwuy\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eMarked by \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"995\"\u003ered fruit, floral lift, and mineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eThe domaine’s approach emphasizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11q119a\" data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eHand-harvested Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hpjno6\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eGentle extraction to preserve finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10w9gm5\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eAging in French oak (moderate new oak) to support, not dominate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eIn 2022, the warm, generous vintage is balanced by careful picking and élevage, resulting in a wine that retains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003efreshness alongside ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bcw1a1\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eBurghound (Allen Meadows)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The 2022 review is published (Issue #94), though the full note is behind subscription. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e👉 Burghound historically positions this cuvée as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1764k83\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eStructured, mineral, and age-worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ms9fpz\" data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eA wine that typically requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003ecellaring to fully express its Grand Cru character\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eNeal Martin (Vinous): 94–96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e“Perfumed bouquet with red plum, wild strawberry… builds in the mouth… gentle but insistent grip… wonderful.” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eMatthew Hemming MW: 92–94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e“Breadth and volume… scented… tannins surprisingly fine and elegant… cool, perfumed finish.” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1quo74s\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eRed plum, wild strawberry, rose petal, and subtle spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eMedium to full-bodied, with layered red fruit, fine tannins, and balanced structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eLong and refined, with mineral lift, spice, and a persistent, perfumed tail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17ern37\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2897\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2406\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2417\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2442\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2459\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13–13.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2478\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2543\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCorton-Bressandes Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2555\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2584\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDomaine Dubreuil-Fontaine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2605\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2624\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2646\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2679\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFrench oak (moderate new oak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2701\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2764\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eGrand Cru vineyard; structured yet elegant Corton style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2784\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2832\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRed plum, strawberry, floral, spice, mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2852\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2897\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eStructured, perfumed, age-worthy Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13f2c3o\" data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003eBest decanted when young or cellared for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003e8–15+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ideal with roast duck, game, or mushroom-driven dishes. This is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003eserious dinner-table Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a casual bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43709365649474,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Dubreuil-Fontaine_2022_Corton-Bressandes_Grand_Cru_Pinot_Noir_750ml.jpg?v=1778078784"},{"product_id":"domaine-dubreuil-fontaine-2022-savigny-les-beaune-1er-cru-les-vergelesses-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine 2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Vergelesses” Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"227\"\u003erefined, quietly powerful Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e that captures the elegance of Savigny with real underlying structure. The 2022 “Les Vergelesses” shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"389\"\u003esilky texture, bright red fruit, and lifted minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering both immediate charm and aging potential. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eclassic Côte de Beaune overperformer\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong insider credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19kdj9x\" data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eProduced by Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine in Pernand-Vergelesses, this cuvée comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"711\"\u003emultiple parcels within the Les Vergelesses Premier Cru vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Savigny’s most respected sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eLes Vergelesses is known for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yk0uq5\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eElevated position on the Corton hill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5mco0a\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eSoils that produce wines with \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"903\"\u003efreshness, finesse, and mineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uorv96\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eA style often more \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"984\"\u003estructured and precise than typical Savigny bottlings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eThe domaine’s approach emphasizes clarity and balance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13te552\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wrib5x\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eCareful extraction to preserve aromatics and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b9lefr\" data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eAging in French oak with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003emoderate new oak influence\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lw0rlv\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eFocus on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003etransparency over weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage—warm but well-managed—delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eripeness with retained acidity and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key success factor in the Côte de Beaune. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bcw1a1\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eBurghound (Allen Meadows)\u003c\/strong\u003e – While the 2022 note is behind subscription, Dubreuil-Fontaine’s Savigny 1er Cru Vergelesses is consistently described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3vdctp\" data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eFresh, precise, and mineral-driven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"69jhxl\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eShowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003efine energy and length with a more serious structure than typical Savigny\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eSupporting context (Burgundy Report, Bill Nanson – prior vintage):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e“Direct and intense… fresher… silky and sweeping… fine acid energy and very long” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eThis aligns with the vineyard’s reputation for producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eelegant but structured Premier Cru wines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1quo74s\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eRed cherry, raspberry, violet, and subtle earth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eSilky and refined, with fresh red fruit, fine tannins, and balanced acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eLong and lifted, with mineral tension and gentle spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17ern37\" data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2852\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2336\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2347\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2372\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2389\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13–13.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2408\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eSavigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2484\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2513\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDomaine Dubreuil-Fontaine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2534\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2575\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eFrench oak (moderate new oak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2630\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003ePremier Cru vineyard (Les Vergelesses), hillside site, structured Savigny style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2737\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2782\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCherry, raspberry, violet, earth, mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2802\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eElegant, mineral-driven, structured Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13f2c3o\" data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eServe slightly cool (55–60°F). Ideal with roast chicken, duck, or mushroom dishes. Drinks well young but will reward \u003cstrong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003e5–10 years of cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43709375119426,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Dubreuil-Fontaine_2022_Savigny-l_s-Beaune_1er_Cru_Les_Vergelesses_Pinot_Noir_750ml.jpg?v=1778078859"},{"product_id":"domaine-laroche-2023-chablis-saint-martin-chardonnay-kimmeridgian-limestone-fine-lees-aged-85-stainless-15-foudre-malolactic-92-points-tasting-panel-89-points-jasper-morris-wilson-daniels-750ml","title":"Domaine Laroche 2023 Chablis Saint Martin Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe name Domaine Laroche is, as the estate itself states without false modesty, virtually synonymous with Chablis. Founded in 1850 and now one of the most respected and largest owners of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in the entire appellation, Laroche has shaped the modern identity of Chablis as a category — leading quality initiatives, creating the charter of excellence for Grand Cru producers, and producing, vintage after vintage, one of the most reliably excellent and most accessible entry points into serious Chablis that any consumer can find at any price. The Saint Martin cuvée is the estate's flagship — named for the patron saint of Chablis himself, a Roman cavalry officer who became a humble monk, was elected Bishop of Tours, and whose relics were kept for a decade in the Obédiencerie, the ninth-century monastery in Chablis that serves as Laroche's headquarters and aging cellar today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage in Chablis was warm and fast-ripening — careful plot-by-plot picking throughout the domaine's 60 hectares of Chablis appellation vineyards was essential to preserve the freshness that defines Saint Martin's house character, and the result is what the Tasting Panel \/ Somm Journal described in their May\/June 2025 review with characteristic enthusiasm: \"This detailed yet generous vintage of the flagship Chablis from Laroche sings with white peaches, ripe pears, and nectarines, though the quintessential mineral spine that the best Chardonnays of the appellation exhibit is also present throughout. Fine-lees aging has lent it a lovely tactile character.\" They awarded 92 Points. Jasper Morris awarded 89 Points, describing \"pure and pale lemon, with a more natural Chablis nose, classy white stone fruit through the middle, and a little marine touch behind.\" Wine Enthusiast found \"reserved aromas of yellow apple, forest floor and pear blossom — steely in texture, chalk-dusted acidity that brightens the finish with an added twist of lemon peel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2023 Saint Martin is the most immediately generous vintage of this flagship wine in recent memory — fruit-forward and tactile from the fine lees aging, yet anchored by the flinty mineral spine that Kimmeridgian limestone consistently delivers. It is, simply, a benchmark Chablis from the most benchmark Chablis producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDomaine Laroche was founded in 1850 in Chablis — the northernmost and most mineral-driven wine appellation in Burgundy, situated roughly equidistant between Paris and Beaune on the banks of the Serein River. The estate operates from the Obédiencerie — a ninth-century Carolingian monastery in the town of Chablis itself, one of the oldest surviving wine-related buildings in France, whose ancient stone cellars serve as the aging facility for the domaine's Premier Cru and Grand Cru expressions. Today Laroche farms 60 hectares of Chablis appellation vineyards across village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru classifications — one of the largest single-estate Chablis holdings in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Saint Martin bottling draws from the very best plots across the domaine's 60 hectares of Chablis village vineyards — each parcel selected for the quality and typicity of its contribution to the estate's flagship blend. The vines are planted on the ancient Kimmeridgian limestone soils that define the Chablis appellation: Jurassic-age rock composed of compressed fossils of the tiny oyster \u003cem\u003eExogyra virgula\u003c\/em\u003e, whose decomposed shell material imparts the characteristic saline, chalky, and slightly iodine mineral character that distinguishes authentic Chablis from any other Chardonnay-based wine in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVinification is a deliberate and thoughtfully balanced program. Whole bunches arrive at the pneumatic press — a gentle extraction method that preserves the freshness and delicacy of the fruit. The juice settles for 12 hours at 10–12°C in specially designed wide tanks before fermentation begins: 21 days of fermentation at a controlled 17°C in a split-vessel program — 85% stainless steel tanks and 15% in 55-hectoliter foudres (large traditional French oak casks). The foudre component is the most important production distinction of the Saint Martin cuvée: at 55 hectoliters, these vessels are too large to impart direct oak flavor, but provide a subtly different maturation environment — slightly more oxygen exchange, a touch more textural complexity — compared to the purely stainless steel fraction. Both components age for six months on fine lees, with full malolactic fermentation completed throughout. The fine-lees aging is the source of the \"lovely tactile character\" identified by the Tasting Panel — a subtle creaminess and weight that lifts the wine above a standard stainless-only village Chablis without compromising its essential freshness and mineral transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Panel \/ Somm Journal — 92 Points (2023, reviewed May\/June 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This detailed yet generous vintage of the flagship Chablis from Laroche sings with white peaches, ripe pears, and nectarines, though the quintessential mineral spine that the best Chardonnays of the appellation exhibit is also present throughout. Fine-lees aging has lent it a lovely tactile character.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris — 89 Points (2023, tasted June 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"15% aged in foudres, the rest in stainless steel. Pure and pale lemon, with a more natural Chablis nose, classy white stone fruit through the middle, and a little marine touch behind. Drink from 2025–2028.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — reviewed blind (2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Reserved aromas of yellow apple, forest floor and pear blossom open on the nose. Steely in texture, the palate is well served by chalk-dusted acidity that brightens the finish with an added twist of lemon peel. Pair with langoustines, mussels and goat cheese.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellarTracker community — 88.2 average (20 reviews, 2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e Community reviewers found crisp apple, Asian pear, lemon, and sea salt on the palate — \"juicy with good acidity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 92 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003eA dizzying array of aromas range from green apple and peach to soft white blossoms and spice. The texture is dense, but surprisingly good acidity for the vintage deftly balances the richness and carries the wine to a solid finish. Grapes from the best village-level sites throughout the appellation are fermented in stainless steel tanks and large casks (15%), then the wine aged for six months on its fine lees to give a bit more depth. Will drink well on release and represents fantastic value in Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lemon-gold with green highlights — the freshness and youth of the 2023 vintage immediately visible. The nose opens with a clean, slightly reserved quality that is quintessentially Chablis: white flowers and chalk leading before the fruit emerges. Fresh apple — both green and yellow apple — provides the foundational fruit character alongside lemon zest and a hint of lemon rind. White peach and ripe pear build as the wine opens with air — the 2023 vintage's generous, ripe character more apparent here than in leaner years, the fine-lees aging adding a subtle depth and roundness to what would otherwise be a purely citrus-and-mineral opening. Pear blossom and white blossom add delicate floral lift. A marine touch — the Kimmeridgian limestone's most direct aromatic contribution, slightly briny and reminiscent of sea spray — threads through the whole as a cool, slightly saline undercurrent. A hint of forest floor and subtle foudre influence add a whisper of complexity at the very edge of perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e Steely in texture yet detailed and generous — the Tasting Panel's dual characterization perfectly capturing the 2023's most distinctive quality. The entry is crisp and immediate: lemon zest and green apple arriving with the chalk-dusted acidity that Wine Enthusiast found most characteristic — clean, precise, and brightening everything that follows. White peach, ripe pear, and nectarine build through the mid-palate with the generosity that the 2023 vintage's warm growing conditions contributed — more fruit-forward and more texturally complete than leaner Chablis vintages, yet anchored throughout by the mineral spine that the Kimmeridgian limestone consistently provides regardless of vintage warmth. The fine-lees aging's tactile character is most apparent here: a subtle creaminess and weight that gives the wine a satisfying mouthfeel without sacrificing the freshness and linear precision that define the Saint Martin house style. Saline minerality and a chalky quality thread through the center in a cool, slightly stony presence that roots every sip in the appellation's geological identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, stony, and refreshingly long. Chalk-dusted acidity carries the close alongside a final twist of lemon peel — the Wine Enthusiast's most specific and most accurate finish descriptor. A marine touch persists at the very end — cool, slightly briny, and entirely the fossilized oyster shell soils' most enduring contribution. The finish is brisk and mouthwatering — precisely the quality that makes Chablis the most natural and most irresistible seafood wine in the world. Medium to long in length, entirely clean, and inviting the next sip with unambiguous clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChablis AOC — Northern Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Laroche (est. 1850) — Chablis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSaint Martin — domaine flagship, named for patron saint of Chablis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadquarters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThe Obédiencerie — 9th-century Carolingian monastery, Chablis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBest plots across 60 hectares of Chablis appellation — Kimmeridgian limestone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKimmeridgian limestone — Jurassic fossilized oyster shell deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWhole bunches — pneumatic press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e12 hours at 10–12°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e21 days at 17°C — 85% stainless steel · 15% 55hl foudres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6 months — fine lees, stainless + foudres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWarm, fast-ripening — plot-by-plot picking to preserve freshness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWilson Daniels — Napa, CA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClassic village Chablis — generous 2023 character, fine-lees texture, mineral spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWhite peach, ripe pear, nectarine, green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, chalk, pear blossom, saline mineral, marine, forest floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTasting Panel 92 Points · Jasper Morris 89 Points · Wine Enthusiast reviewed · CellarTracker 88.2 community average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eServe chilled at 10–12°C in a generous white Burgundy glass — slightly warmer than a standard serving temperature to allow the white peach, pear, and floral notes to fully open alongside the mineral character. No decanting required — open and pour. Drinking beautifully now through 2028 for peak freshness, with the 92-point Tasting Panel assessment and the fine-lees texture suggesting continued development for two to four years. Wine Enthusiast specifically recommends langoustines, mussels, and goat cheese — all ideal. More broadly: oysters (the geological oyster-shell terroir makes this the most natural pairing imaginable), grilled halibut, turbot, Dover sole, scallops, sushi, crab, lobster, and any light preparation featuring lemon, fresh herbs, or sea salt. The wine's steely texture and chalk-dusted acidity make it the most food-versatile and most broadly appealing white wine at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43786863542338,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Laroche_2023_Chablis_Saint_Martin_Chardonnay_Kimmeridgian_Limestone_Fine_Lees_Aged_85_Stainless_15_Foudre_Malolactic_92_Points_Tasting_Panel_89_Points_Jasper_Morris_Wilson_Daniels_750ml.jpg?v=1779741558"},{"product_id":"jean-claude-boisset-2023-bourgogne-pinot-noir-les-ursulines-750ml","title":"Jean-Claude Boisset 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Ursulines 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLes Ursulines is not just a wine name — it's the actual address. Jean-Claude Boisset's winery occupies a former 17th-century Ursuline convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges, converted into a state-of-the-art, gravity-fed production facility that remains, in every meaningful sense, the beating heart of the entire Boisset operation. The Bourgogne Pinot Noir that carries the convent's name is the quintessential expression of the house — both a genuine initiation into Burgundy for anyone discovering the region for the first time, and, in its own right, a wine of real seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFounded by the Boisset family in 1961, starting with a single parcel in Gevrey-Chambertin, the maison spent decades as a conventional négociant before Jean-Charles Boisset recruited Grégory Patriat in 2002 to reinvent it entirely. Patriat came from Domaine Leroy — one of Burgundy's most legendary and most meticulously terroir-focused estates — where his role centered more on the vineyards than the cellar. He brought that same philosophy to Jean-Claude Boisset, transforming the house from a négociant that simply purchases finished wine into a viniculteur: a producer who buys grapes directly from growers with whom he has built close, long-standing relationships, monitoring their vineyards throughout the growing season on his own regular rounds. Jancis Robinson, tasting the 2021 vintage, wrote that she \"was utterly knocked out by the balance and refinement of Grégory Patriat's wines at J-C Boisset.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2023 growing season began with an unusually mild winter followed by fluctuating spring temperatures, a surprisingly dry spring, rapid June flowering, and optimal fruit set — interrupted by a few localized thunderstorms and hailstorms, then accelerated by August heat spikes that pushed ripening and veraison forward. Harvest at Jean-Claude Boisset ran from September 4th to 16th, with grapes subjected to rigorous triage on the sorting table, destemmed but not crushed, and gravity-fed into stainless steel vats. Maceration lasted twenty days, including four days of pre-fermentation cold maceration at 12°C to extract aroma and color before fermentation began. The result: bright garnet-red in color, with elegant aromas of red berries, blackcurrant, and lightly peppery notes — the International Wine Challenge awarded 90 Points, finding \"ripe cherries and plums, sweet pepper spice, elegant and well defined, with great balance and length.\" Guide Hachette 2026 awarded one star. A vintage, in the estate's own words, that \"brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean-Claude Boisset is a private, family-owned wine company founded in 1961, with its first parcel of land in Gevrey-Chambertin in the Côte de Nuits. Though the Boisset family produces wine from vineyards across France and in the United States, their home remains Burgundy, where the winery's offices and production facility occupy a former Ursuline convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges — the source of the Les Ursulines name. In 2002, Jean-Charles Boisset recruited Grégory Patriat, previously head viticulturist and assistant winemaker at the legendary Vosne-Romanée producer Domaine Leroy, to revitalize the house. Patriat transformed Jean-Claude Boisset from a conventional négociant into a viniculteur, sourcing fruit from parcels across the Côte d'Or through close, long-standing relationships with growers whose vineyards he personally monitors throughout each growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Ursulines is sourced from old vines averaging 35 to 40 years of age, planted on clay-limestone soils, selected specifically for controlled yields achieved through drastic debudding, cluster thinning where necessary, careful soil work, minimal or no fertilizer use, and vine protection practices designed to be friendly to the surrounding environment and wildlife. The 2023 harvest ran from September 4th to 16th (with grapes from this specific cuvée picked between September 9th and 23rd across contributing parcels). Grapes were sorted rigorously on arrival at the winery, destemmed without crushing, and gravity-fed into stainless steel vats — a gentle, technically precise handling process consistent with the estate's broader commitment to vineyard-driven, minimal-intervention winemaking. Maceration lasted twenty days total, including four days of pre-fermentation cold maceration at 12°C specifically to extract aroma and color before active fermentation began. The wine is subsequently aged in cask for sixteen to eighteen months, using a relatively low proportion of new oak — under 20% — preserving the fruit-forward character and vineyard transparency that defines the Les Ursulines style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 2024 — 90 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe cherries and plums, sweet pepper spice, elegant and well defined, with great balance and length.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean-Claude Boisset official tasting notes (2023 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright garnet-red in color, the nose reveals elegant aromas of red berries, blackcurrant and lightly peppery notes.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright garnet-red — the clay-limestone terroir and the gentle destemmed, gravity-fed handling producing a color of genuine clarity and freshness. Elegant aromas of red berries and blackcurrant open the nose, joined by lightly peppery notes. Ripe cherries and plums add warm, generous fruit depth. Sweet pepper spice threads through, elegant and well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery well balanced, with vibrant cherry and wild strawberry flavors carrying the primary fruit character. Subtle hints of rose petals and forest floor add secondary complexity, alongside warm baking spices. Fine, perfectly integrated tannins provide gentle structure without heaviness — the low proportion of new oak (under 20%) allowing the fruit and terroir to remain fully expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefined and mineral-driven, with great balance and length. The peppery spice and red fruit character linger cleanly, closing out a wine built for both immediate enjoyment and short-term cellaring — an ageing potential of three to five years, per the estate's own assessment of the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBourgogne AOC — Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 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border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGrégory Patriat (formerly Domaine Leroy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFormer 17th-century Ursuline convent, Nuits-Saint-Georges — gravity-fed winery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClay-limestone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e35-40 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeptember 4-16, 2023 (parcel-specific: Sept 9-23)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSorted, destemmed (not crushed), gravity-fed into stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e20 days total, including 4 days cold maceration at 12°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e16-18 months, under 20% new oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 90 Points · Guide Hachette 2026, 1 Star · Japan Women's Wine Awards 2025, Silver Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThe quintessential Jean-Claude Boisset expression — an accessible, elegant initiation into Burgundy Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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2022 \"Le Renard\" Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Devillard family's roots in Burgundy trace back to the 12th century in Mercurey, and their modern winemaking history began in 1934, when the Marquis de Jouennes — father-in-law of Bertrand Devillard — produced his first bottle of red Mercurey. Nearly a century later, the fifth generation of that same family, Amaury and Aurore Devillard, now oversees an estate portfolio that includes some of Burgundy's most respected names: Château de Chamirey, Domaine des Perdrix, Domaine de la Ferté, and Domaine de la Garenne. Le Renard — \"the fox\" — is the label the family built specifically to bring that same level of winemaking expertise to a genuinely accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe philosophy behind Le Renard is disarmingly simple: express the purest taste of each grape varietal from Burgundy, using the same winemaking team responsible for the family's finest Premier Cru and Grand Cru bottlings. The 2022 Pinot Noir is sourced from select growers across the region, farmed on Jurassic limestone and marl soils — premier terroir by any Burgundian standard — with sustainable practices including green harvesting and traditional Guyot pruning at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare. Fermentation and aging take place in stainless steel, a deliberate choice to preserve purity and freshness over oak-driven weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe result opens with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, accented by delicate notes of earth and spice — bright and lively on the nose, with a palate that turns elegant and silky: fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a savoury edge that gives the wine real Burgundian character despite its everyday accessibility. Wine-Searcher's aggregate places the 2022 vintage at 89 points, among the strongest showings in the wine's recent vintage history. Refined, balanced, and — as more than one retailer has put it — effortlessly drinkable. A genuine taste of Burgundy's finest winemaking pedigree, at the price point where most people are still just discovering the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLe Renard is produced by the Devillard family, whose history in Burgundian winemaking stretches back to the 12th century in Mercurey and whose modern estate began in 1934 with the Marquis de Jouennes' first bottling of red Mercurey. Today the fifth generation, siblings Amaury and Aurore Devillard, manages a portfolio of respected Burgundy properties including Château de Chamirey, Domaine des Perdrix, Domaine de la Ferté, and Domaine de la Garenne. Le Renard was created as a separate, more accessible label, crafted by the same winemaking team responsible for the family's finest Premier Cru and Grand Cru releases — a deliberate effort to extend that expertise to wines sourced more broadly and priced for everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is sourced from select growers across Burgundy rather than a single estate vineyard, farmed on Jurassic limestone and marl soils considered premier terroir within the region. Vineyards are sustainably managed, employing green harvesting and the traditional Guyot pruning system at a planting density of 10,000 vines per hectare — a relatively high density consistent with quality-focused Burgundian viticulture. Vinification takes place entirely in stainless steel, without oak influence, a choice specifically intended to showcase the pure, unadorned character of the Pinot Noir grape and the vintage itself rather than layering in barrel-derived spice or vanilla.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright ruby color, with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry leading the way — fresh and lively rather than deep or brooding. Delicate notes of earth and spice add complexity beneath the fruit. Subtle floral notes evoke the region's classic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant and silky, with fine, well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity that keeps the wine genuinely refreshing. Red currants and black cherries carry the primary fruit character, joined by a savoury edge that gives the wine real Burgundian typicity. A chalky, mineral quality runs beneath the fruit, a reflection of the Jurassic limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium length, closing with a touch of spice and mineral tones. Refined and balanced — a finish built for immediate enjoyment, though the wine's underlying structure suggests it can also reward a few years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBourgogne AOC — Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Devillard — \"Le Renard\" label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDevillard family — 5th generation (Amaury \u0026amp; 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Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, red currant, black cherry, earth, spice, chalky mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast chicken and grilled duck — the producer's own recommendation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpice-driven Southeast Asian dishes — Malaysian or Indonesian cuisine specifically noted (avoiding overly sweet preparations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoquilles St. Jacques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43936640892994,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Devillard_2022_Le_Renard_Bourgogne_Pinot_Noir_750ml.jpg?v=1783474214"},{"product_id":"frederic-esmonin-2023-gevrey-chambertin-les-jouises-vieilles-vignes-750-ml","title":"Frédéric Esmonin 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes 750 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrédéric Esmonin has quietly built one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most reliable addresses, and the 2023 vintage may be the best expression of that reliability yet. This is the domaine's Vieilles Vignes bottling from Les Jouises, a village-level parcel planted to old vines that consistently outperforms its classification. In a vintage that early reports describe as one of the strongest the Esmonin family has produced in over a decade, this bottle offers real depth and precision at a price point well below the domaine's Premier and Grand Cru holdings — an honest, old-vine window into Gevrey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Frédéric Esmonin is a true family operation based in Gevrey-Chambertin, run by Frédéric alongside his father, André, and mother, Michèle. The family has farmed their roughly 10 acres of vineyards for generations, historically selling fruit to négociant houses including Drouhin, Jadot, and Leroy before beginning to bottle under their own label in 1988. Since then, the domaine has assembled an enviable portfolio of sites, from Grand Cru parcels in Ruchottes-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze down through Premier Cru holdings such as Estournelles St-Jacques and Lavaux St-Jacques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLes Jouises Vieilles Vignes sits just below Premier Cru classification but is farmed with the same discipline as the estate's grander sites, drawing on old vines believed to be in the range of 65 to 70 years of age. Grapes are picked only once they reach full phenolic ripeness, then pressed gently on a bladder press to protect the fruit. A short cold maceration adds an extra layer of aromatic dimension before the wine is aged roughly 14 to 17 months in French oak barrels from the Allier and Nevers forests, coopered by Radoux and Berthomieu — two of Burgundy's most respected barrel makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e2023 was, by the domaine's own account, an exceptional harvest. Frédéric Esmonin has described the vintage as combining the best qualities of 2018 and 2022, and early trade reports call it one of the estate's strongest showings since 2010 — wines built around concentrated, well-delineated fruit that speak clearly to their individual terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNo independently verified critic score for this specific 2023 Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes bottling has surfaced yet across major Burgundy critics — a common situation for a wine this recently released and priced. Earlier vintages of this cuvée have scored consistently well: Wine-Searcher's aggregate critic data shows 2022 at 90\/100 and 2021 at 89\/100, and Allen Meadows (Burghound) rated the 2017 vintage 88 points, describing it as aromatically similar to the domaine's Clos Prieur bottling with notes of lavender and talc, vibrant if not especially deep. These figures reflect prior vintages only and should not be read as scores for the 2023 release. We'll update this section as 2023-specific reviews are published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect the old-vine character this site is known for — a red-fruited, slightly more structured profile than the domaine's straight village Gevrey, with floral lift and an undertone of forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Given the strength of the 2023 harvest, anticipate good concentration and energy, with the fine-grained tannin and bright acidity typical of Esmonin's cold-maceration approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely medium-to-long, with the mineral, savory edge that distinguishes Gevrey's old-vine village sites from their more overtly fruity neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(This profile reflects the domaine's established house style and the vintage's known character rather than a confirmed independent tasting note for this specific bottling.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Frédéric Esmonin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLes Jouises Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCôte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVine Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOld vines (approx. 65–70 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eÉlevage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e14–17 months in French oak (Allier\/Nevers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFrédéric, André \u0026amp; Michèle Esmonin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis wine's structure and old-vine concentration make it a natural partner for roast duck breast, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or coq au vin. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom-forward dishes — think wild mushroom risotto or a tart with Gruyère and thyme — as well as aged Comté or other firm alpine cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atherton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938896576578,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Fr_d_ric_Esmonin_2023_Gevrey-Chambertin_Les_Jouises_Vieilles_Vignes_750_ml.jpg?v=1783474505"},{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-2020-clos-du-roche-grand-cru","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau 2020 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn 1902, an eighteen-year-old named Armand Rousseau inherited his first parcels of Gevrey-Chambertin vineyard, coming from a long line of Burgundian winemakers and wine sellers. He spent the following decades quietly building what would become one of the most revered domaines in all of Burgundy — his son Charles inherited the estate in 1959 and expanded it further, adding Clos de Bèze and Clos des Ruchottes and pushing exports across Europe and Asia; his grandson Eric joined in 1982 after formal training at the Lycée Agricole et Viticole de Mâcon Davayé and oenology studies at the University of Dijon, bringing green harvesting, leaf thinning, and chemical-free cultivation into the vineyards. Today Eric runs the domaine alongside his own daughter, Cyrielle — four generations, more than a century, and a reputation that Jasper Morris MW has called simply \"one of Burgundy's great domaines any way you look at it — in history, in holdings and in quality of wine.\" Clive Coates MW put it even more directly: \"There are few finer domaines in the Côte d'Or than that of Armand Rousseau.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eClos de la Roche is the one genuine outlier in Rousseau's otherwise entirely Gevrey-Chambertin-based Grand Cru portfolio — the domaine's only holding in the neighboring commune of Morey-Saint-Denis. The 1.48-hectare parcel was acquired in two separate purchases, one in 1920-1921 and a second in 1975, and earned its Grand Cru classification in 1936. The vines grow on limestone and calcareous-clay soils dating to the mid-Jurassic period, with large blocks of stone sitting barely 30 centimeters beneath the surface — the literal \"roche\" (rock) that gives the vineyard its name. Roughly one hectare of the holding sits in Clos de la Roche proper, with the remainder technically in the adjacent Les Fremières. As with the rest of the domaine's portfolio, only the Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze bottlings receive 100% new oak; Clos de la Roche, like the rest of the range, is raised with a more restrained hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage produced a genuinely exceptional Clos de la Roche, and four of Burgundy's most respected critics have said so in remarkably close agreement. Tim Atkin awarded 96 Points, calling it \"intense\" with \"black cherry preserves joined by licorice, sea salt and a whiff of smoked ham,\" \"tangy refreshment and seamless tannins\" giving the wine \"youthful vigor\" — \"like a shiny new coin. It looks like it is in its best shape, but over the next few decades, its tasting value is only going up,\" with a drinking window stretching from 2024 to 2040. John Gilman awarded 94 Points, finding \"a refined bouquet of black cherries, black plums, venison, espresso, a complex base of soil tones, woodsmoke and vanillin oak,\" the palate \"deep, full-bodied and beautifully plush on the attack,\" with \"excellent soil definition\" and \"a very long, ripely tannic and promising finish\" — \"great juice in the making,\" recommending patience through 2035-2090. Burghound placed it in the 93-95 range, describing \"ripe but appealingly fresh aromas\" of \"cassis, newly turned earth and plum coulis,\" the palate \"succulent, round and velvety\" with \"excellent mid-palate density\" and an \"impressively powerful and hugely long finish.\" William Kelley at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored 92-94, noting \"sweet red berries, rose petals, raw cocoa, warm spices and orange rind,\" a wine \"medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated,\" \"taut and vibrant, with a more tightly wound, reserved profile\" than the domaine's Mazy-Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin, advising patience since \"it wouldn't surprise me if these shut down after bottling.\" This is one of Burgundy's genuinely great domaines, working one of its most singular vineyards, in a vintage that has earned near-unanimous acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau traces its origins to 1902, when eighteen-year-old Armand Rousseau inherited his first vineyard parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin, continuing a family tradition of winemaking and wine selling that ran deep in the region. Following his marriage in 1909, the estate expanded considerably, and by the 1930s — with guidance from Raymond Baudoin, founder of the celebrated Revue du Vin de France — the domaine began selling its own bottled wine rather than fruit, eventually exporting to the United States immediately following the end of Prohibition. Charles Rousseau, Armand's son, inherited the estate in 1959 after fifteen years working alongside his father, expanding the domaine's holdings to include Clos de Bèze and Clos des Ruchottes and pushing exports across Europe and, from the 1970s onward, Asia. Eric Rousseau, Charles's son, joined the operation in 1982 following formal training at the Lycée Agricole et Viticole de Mâcon Davayé and a year of oenology study at the University of Dijon, introducing green harvesting, leaf thinning, and mechanical tillage free of insecticides and chemical supplements. Eric runs the estate today alongside his daughter, Cyrielle — the fourth generation of Rousseau family stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe domaine now cultivates 15.33 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis: 3 hectares of village-level appellation, 3.77 hectares of Premier Cru, and 8.51 hectares of Grand Cru. Clos de la Roche is the domaine's sole holding in Morey-Saint-Denis, entirely separate from its otherwise Gevrey-Chambertin-concentrated portfolio. The 1.48-hectare parcel was acquired in two purchases — one in 1920-1921, the second in 1975 — and received Grand Cru classification in 1936. The vineyard sits on hillsides with east or southeast exposure, on limestone and calcareous-clay soils dating to the mid-Jurassic period; large blocks of stone lie barely 30 centimeters below the surface, giving the climat its literal name. Approximately one hectare of the domaine's holding sits in Clos de la Roche proper, with the balance technically located in the neighboring Les Fremières. Vines are trained using simple Guyot pruning and farmed traditionally, with yields maintained at 30 to 40 hectoliters per hectare. Grapes are destemmed at the winery; unlike the domaine's Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze, which receive 100% new oak, Clos de la Roche is raised with a more measured hand, consistent with the domaine's broader house style of restraint. Average annual production across the entire domaine is approximately 65,000 bottles, with roughly 90% exported to more than 30 countries worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intense, black cherry preserves are joined by licorice, sea salt and a whiff of smoked ham. Tangy refreshment and seamless tannins give this pure-fruited wine youthful vigor. There are two plots chez Rousseau: one upslope and one toward the bottom. This is like a shiny new coin. It looks like it is in its best shape, but over the next few decades, its tasting value is only going up. 2024-40.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Gilman — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Clos de la Roche from Cyrielle Rousseau is another beautifully suave, black fruity example of its vineyard, delivering a refined bouquet of black cherries, black plums, venison, espresso, a complex base of soil tones, woodsmoke and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and beautifully plush on the attack, with excellent soil definition coupled to a sappy core of black fruit, excellent focus and grip and a very long, ripely tannic and promising finish. Great juice in the making. (Drink between 2035-2090)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound — 93-95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a 1.48 ha holding, 1 ha of which is in Les Fremières and the rest in Clos de la Roche proper. Ripe but appealingly fresh aromas reflect notes of cassis, newly turned earth and plum coulis. The succulent, round and velvety big-bodied flavors possess excellent mid-palate density while the sappy dry extract coats the mouth on the impressively powerful and hugely long finish. This will need to develop better depth to merit the upper-end of my projected range, but the potential is there.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate (William Kelley) — 92-94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, rose petals, raw coca, warm spices and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it's taut and vibrant, with a more tightly wound, reserved profile than the Mazy-Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin. The 2020 harvest chez Rousseau began on August 24th, with below-average yields, as was so often the case in Pinot Noir up and down the Côte. Cyrielle Rousseau admires the wines' unexpected freshness and attractive natural balance, an admiration I share. Unusually saturated in hue and undeniably concentrated, though not at the expense of the suave Rousseau house style, readers with the necessary connections and disposable income shouldn't hesitate to acquire these wines. Given their structure and vibrant acids, it wouldn't surprise me if these shut down after bottling, even if I don't think they will ever seem actively austere, so plan on exercising a bit of patience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense and unusually saturated in hue. Black cherry preserves, cassis, and plum coulis lead, joined by licorice, sea salt, and a whiff of smoked ham. Black plums, venison, and espresso add refined, savory depth, alongside newly turned earth, woodsmoke, and vanillin oak. Sweet red berries, rose petals, raw cocoa, and warm spices with a hint of orange rind round out a genuinely layered aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, full-bodied, and beautifully plush on the attack, with excellent soil definition and a sappy core of black fruit. Succulent, round, and velvety, carrying excellent mid-palate density and impressive power. Tangy, seamless tannins give the wine youthful vigor, while taut, vibrant acidity keeps the profile fresh and precise — more tightly wound and reserved than the domaine's Mazy-Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHugely long and impressively powerful, with sappy dry extract coating the mouth through a ripely tannic, promising close. Great juice in the making — a finish built for genuinely extended cellaring, with critics recommending patience through the 2030s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClos de la Roche Grand Cru — Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4 generations since 1902 — Armand, Charles, Eric, and Cyrielle Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1.48 hectares, acquired 1920-21 \u0026amp; 1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Since\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1936\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLimestone and calcareous-clay, mid-Jurassic period; rock beds ~30cm below surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEast \/ southeast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGuyot pruning, traditional cultivation, 30-40 hl\/ha yields\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThe domaine's only holding outside Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBegan August 24 — below-average yields\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRestrained — not among the 100% new oak cuvées (Chambertin, Clos de Bèze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e15.33 hectares — 3 ha Village, 3.77 ha Premier Cru, 8.51 ha Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~65,000 bottles\/year, 90% exported to 30+ countries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTim Atkin 96 · John Gilman 94 · Burghound 93-95 · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92-94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePowerful, mineral-driven Grand Cru — one of Burgundy's most singular vineyard expressions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlack cherry, cassis, plum, licorice, sea salt, smoked ham, venison, espresso, rose petal, cocoa, orange rind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2024 through 2040-2090 (per individual critic assessments)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVenison and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast duck or squab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBraised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged Comté and other hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Burgundian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44004202119234,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Armand_Rousseau_2020_Clos_de_la_Roche_Grand_Cru_750ml.jpg?v=1784649584"},{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-2020-gevry-chambertin-1er-cru-les-cazetiers","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru \"Les Cazetiers\" 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLes Cazetiers sits just over the wall from Clos Saint-Jacques — arguably Gevrey-Chambertin's most exalted Premier Cru — and Rousseau's own parcel, just 0.6 hectares, lies downslope from the neighboring Bruno Clair holding. The soil here is a genuinely distinctive orange ochre, rich in both clay and limestone, structured in three layers: ostrea acuminata marl at the top, a band of rocks and pebbles through the middle, and silt, clay, and loose limestone at the base. That limestone does real work, helping drain the vineyard while absorbing daytime heat and releasing it back to the vines through the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau needs little introduction to serious Burgundy collectors — it is, by wide consensus, one of the handful of domaines that define what red Burgundy can achieve at its absolute peak, maintained today under Cyrielle Rousseau, whose methods have changed little since the domaine's earliest harvests. For this cuvée, she has recently begun including fruit from the vineyard's young vines, a change she believes brings out even more of the site's natural minerality. 2020 was an exceptional vintage across the entire Rousseau range, and the critical response to this bottling reflects it directly. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded 94 Points, finding \"aromas of rich berry fruit, plums and cherries mingling with warm spices, licorice, black truffle and loamy soil in an inviting bouquet,\" a \"medium to full-bodied, ample and gourmand wine that's sensual and enveloping, with lively acids, melting tannins and a long, perfumed finish.\" Burghound matched that score at 94 Points. Vinous awarded 93 Points, calling it \"one of the most impressive noses amongst the Cazetiers, despite some reduction, showing vibrant red fruit and mineralité,\" noting real \"intensity and focus,\" a palate \"packed with pure red fruit, smooth in texture, with fine acidity\" — \"this wine has density rather than grace, though the latter should develop with time in bottle. Patience is required, but you can just feel the class.\" Jasper Morris awarded 92 Points, describing \"excellent weight of purple, more energy to the fruit, a superb freshness, little points of alpine fruit, greater volume and intensity than Lavaux, floral notes, complex and really fine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFour major critics, four scores between 92 and 94 — a genuinely rare degree of consensus for a wine this young, and exactly the kind of unanimous critical endorsement that has made Armand Rousseau one of the most reliably excellent names in all of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau is one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most historically significant and most consistently celebrated estates, today led by Cyrielle Rousseau, who continues winemaking methods largely unchanged since the domaine's earliest harvests — careful, rigorous monitoring at every stage of fermentation, with minimal intervention otherwise. The domaine farms parcels across some of the Côte de Nuits' most exalted sites, including holdings in Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze, Clos Saint-Jacques, Clos de la Roche, Ruchottes-Chambertin (Clos des Ruchottes, a monopole), and Mazy-Chambertin, alongside its Premier Cru and village-level Gevrey-Chambertin bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLes Cazetiers is sourced from a 0.6-hectare parcel lying just over the wall from Clos Saint-Jacques, downslope from the neighboring Bruno Clair holding. The soil is a distinctive orange ochre, rich in both clay and limestone, structured across three layers: a predominantly light, clay-rich ostrea acuminata marl at the top of the slope, a middle band of rocks and pebbles, and a base of silt, additional clay, and loose limestone. The limestone content improves drainage while also absorbing heat during the day and releasing it to the vines overnight — a natural moderating effect supporting even ripening. For the 2020 vintage, Cyrielle Rousseau began including fruit from the parcel's young vines for the first time, a change she believes helps bring out additional minerality in the finished wine. Vinification follows a gentle fermentation, with aging in used casks — a deliberate choice that preserves clear, pure fruit expression and allows the vineyard's specific mineral and earthy character to come through without oak dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of rich berry fruit, plums and cherries mingling with warm spices, licorice, black truffle and loamy soil in an inviting bouquet introduce the 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers, a medium to full-bodied, ample and gourmand wine that's sensual and enveloping, with lively acids, melting tannins and a long, perfumed finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound (Allen Meadows) — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous (Neal Martin) — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru has one of the most impressive noses amongst the Cazetiers, despite some reduction, showing vibrant red fruit and mineralité. There is intensity and focus here. The palate is intense and packed with pure red fruit, smooth in texture, with fine acidity. It's lightly spiced towards the finish. This wine has density rather than grace, though the latter should develop with time in bottle. Patience is required, but you can just feel the class. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris, Inside Burgundy — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Excellent weight of purple, there is more energy to the fruit, a superb freshness, little points of alpine fruit, greater volume and intensity than Lavaux, floral notes, complex and really fine. The young vines are now included which Cyrielle thinks helps bring out more minerality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich berry fruit, plums, and cherries mingle with warm spices, licorice, black truffle, and loamy soil in an inviting, sensual bouquet. Vibrant red fruit and pronounced mineralité stand out, with excellent weight of purple color and little points of alpine fruit adding lift, alongside floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied, ample and gourmand — intense and packed with pure red fruit, smooth in texture, with fine, lively acidity. Melting tannins carry real structure without ever feeling heavy, and superb freshness runs throughout, with greater volume and intensity than the domaine's Lavaux Saint-Jacques bottling. Lightly spiced toward the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and perfumed, closing with genuine density and class — a finish that Vinous specifically noted will develop even greater grace with patience in the cellar. Complex and really fine, with the site's characteristic minerality carrying through to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru \"Les Cazetiers\" — Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCyrielle Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e0.6 hectares, adjacent to Clos Saint-Jacques, downslope from Bruno Clair's holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOrange ochre — clay, limestone, marl in three distinct layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eYoung vines included in the blend for the first time — added minerality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGentle fermentation, aged in used casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 · Burghound 94 · Vinous 93 · Jasper Morris 92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDense, intense, mineral-driven Cazetiers — sensual, gourmand, built for patience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRich berry fruit, plum, cherry, warm spice, licorice, black truffle, loamy soil, alpine fruit, floral notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast duck or squab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBraised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom-forward dishes, especially truffle-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged Comté and other hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Burgundian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44004458299458,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Armand_Rousseau_2020_Gevrey-Chambertin_1er_Cru_Les_Cazetiers_750ml.jpg?v=1784649527"},{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-2021-chambertin-clos-du-ruchotte-grand-cru-monopole","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru \"Clos des Ruchottes\" Monopole 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThere is only one owner of Clos des Ruchottes, and it has been that way since 1978, when Charles Rousseau acquired the entire clos — a genuinely rare achievement in a region where most Grand Cru vineyards are splintered across dozens of growers. The wine's own name explains the ground it comes from: \"ruchots,\" the small stones scattered throughout the vineyard, a barren, stony terroir that critics and the domaine itself agree produces wine of exceptional finesse and minerality rather than raw power. The 1.06-hectare parcel sits at the very top of the broader Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru — itself a 3.3-hectare appellation with multiple owners — but Rousseau's specific clos is its own walled, distinct sub-parcel, east-facing and fully sheltered from the Combe Lavaux, entitling the domaine to bottle it as a true monopole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau's history with this ground runs through four generations. Armand Rousseau, born in 1884 into a family of vignerons and coopers, inherited his first parcels in 1909 through marriage and spent the following decades building the estate before his death in a 1959 car accident. His son Charles, trained in both law and oenology at the University of Dijon, took over at age 36 and expanded the domaine dramatically — Clos de Bèze in 1961, Clos de la Roche in 1965 and 1975, additional Chambertin plots in 1968 and 1983, and the entire Clos des Ruchottes vineyard in 1978. Eric Rousseau, the third generation, has led the domaine since 1982, joined permanently by his daughter Cyrielle, the fourth generation, since 2014. Across the estate, vines are guyot pruned at a relatively high density of 12,000 per hectare, with shoots removed early in May to naturally limit vigor and yields to the 30-40 hectoliters per hectare Eric prefers. A small amount of stems are sometimes retained, but the domaine generally focuses on getting whole berries into the vat for four to five days of cold maceration to extend fermentation. Oak treatment is the only variable that changes across the range — Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze alone receive 100% new wood, while Clos des Ruchottes, like the rest of the portfolio, is raised with a far more restrained hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage earned genuinely exceptional marks. Decanter awarded a remarkable 96 Points, calling the wine \"lovely, expressive, and ethereal,\" noting it \"has less heft than the Mazy, yet somehow more intensity,\" opening \"charmingly on the palate, with expressive red and black fruit aromas, perfumed floral notes, and almost saline mineral quality,\" concluding it shows \"excellent potential for cellaring\" even while still finishing its cask aging with 20% new oak. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded 94 Points, describing the wine as \"pure and perfumed,\" opening \"with aromas of red fruit compote, peonies, spices and smoke,\" a palate \"medium to full-bodied, satiny and supple\" that's \"vibrant and precise.\" Vinous scored 91-93, finding it \"much more introspective on the nose compared to the Clos de la Roche or Mazy,\" with \"dark berry fruit, loam and blackcurrant pastilles,\" a palate showing \"orange rind and allspice on the entry\" with \"fine weight\" and \"a little sinew,\" closing on \"a tobacco-tinged finish\" — \"quite a 'serious' 2021 from Rousseau.\" This is Burgundy's rarest kind of monopole: a single walled clos, owned entirely by one of the region's most storied families, producing a wine of genuine, singular character every single vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau was founded by Armand Rousseau, born in 1884 in Gevrey-Chambertin to a family of vignerons, coopers, and wine merchants. His 1909 marriage brought him the domaine's building and its first vineyard parcels, and through the 1920s he expanded steadily with acquisitions in Charmes-Chambertin, Clos de la Roche, and Chambertin itself. In the 1930s, encouraged by Raymond Baudoin, founder of La Revue du Vin de France, Armand became one of the first Burgundian producers to bottle and label his own estate wine rather than selling in bulk to négociants, and he pioneered post-Prohibition exports to the United States. Following Armand's death in a 1959 car accident, his son Charles — born 1923, trained in law and later oenology at the University of Dijon — took over a 6.5-hectare estate and expanded it substantially over the following decades: Clos de Bèze in 1961, Clos de la Roche in 1965 and 1975, additional Chambertin plots in 1968 and 1983, and the entirety of the Clos des Ruchottes vineyard in 1978. Eric Rousseau, the third generation, has led the domaine since 1982, and his daughter Cyrielle, the fourth generation, joined permanently in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRuchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru \"Clos des Ruchottes\" is a true monopole — while other growers hold separate parcels within the broader 3.3-hectare Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Rousseau's specific 1.06-hectare clos, acquired in its entirety in 1978, is a distinct, walled sub-parcel that belongs to the domaine alone. The vineyard sits at the top of the Ruchottes slope, east-facing and fully sheltered from the Combe Lavaux, on notably stony, barren soil that takes its name from the \"ruchots\" — small stones scattered throughout the plot. This terroir is widely credited with producing wine of exceptional finesse and minerality rather than power. Vines across the domaine are guyot pruned at a relatively high planting density of 12,000 vines per hectare, with shoots removed early in May to naturally limit vigor and keep yields within Eric Rousseau's preferred range of 30-40 hectoliters per hectare. Harvest occasionally includes a small proportion of stems, though the domaine generally prioritizes whole berries, macerated cold for four to five days to extend fermentation. Oak treatment is the primary variable that distinguishes cuvées across the range — only Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze receive 100% new oak, while Clos des Ruchottes is aged with a considerably more restrained proportion of new wood, roughly 20% for the 2021 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lovely, expressive, and ethereal, the Ruchottes has less heft than the Mazy, yet somehow more intensity. Despite its reasonably light colour and slightly reserved character initially, it opens charmingly on the palate, with expressive red and black fruit aromas, perfumed floral notes, and almost saline mineral quality. There is a lovely tannic line, yet the impression is lightness and elegance. The grapes come from the domaine's monopole clos at the top of the Ruchottes slope. The wine is still ageing in cask (20% new) but shows excellent potential for cellaring.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pure and perfumed, the 2021 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes opens in the glass with aromas of red fruit compote, peonies, spices and smoke, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and supple palate that's vibrant and precise.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous — 91-93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru is much more introspective on the nose compared to the Clos de la Roche or Mazy, displaying dark berry fruit, loam and blackcurrant pastilles. Maybe not quite the mineralité of previous vintages? The palate is medium-bodied with orange rind and allspice on the entry. Showing fine weight, there's a little sinew within this cuvée and a tobacco-tinged finish. Quite a 'serious' 2021 from Rousseau — I am fascinated to see how this will show once in bottle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely, expressive, and ethereal — reasonably light in color with a slightly reserved character initially, opening charmingly with air. Red fruit compote, peonies, spices, and smoke lead, joined by dark berry fruit, loam, and blackcurrant pastilles. Perfumed floral notes add lift, alongside orange rind, allspice, and an almost saline mineral quality unique to this specific stony parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied, satiny and supple, vibrant and precise. Expressive red and black fruit carries genuine intensity despite the wine's characteristically light impression, showing fine weight and a little structural sinew. A lovely tannic line runs beneath the fruit, giving the wine real backbone even as its overall impression remains one of lightness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobacco-tinged and long, closing with the saline, mineral character that defines this specific terroir. A genuinely serious, structured finish for a wine whose color and initial impression suggest something more delicate — critics agree this vintage shows excellent potential for extended cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRuchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru \"Clos des Ruchottes\" (Monopole) — Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4 generations since 1902 — Armand, Charles, Eric, and Cyrielle Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1.06 hectares — entire clos acquired in 1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonopole Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRousseau's own distinct, walled sub-parcel within the broader 3.3-ha Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEast-facing, sheltered from the Combe Lavaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStony, barren — name derives from \"ruchots\" (small stones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGuyot pruned, 12,000 vines\/ha, yields limited to 30-40 hl\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWhole berries prioritized, 4-5 days cold maceration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~20% new wood for 2021 (only Chambertin \u0026amp; Clos de Bèze receive 100% new oak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDecanter 96 · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 · Vinous 91-93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDelicate, mineral, ethereal Grand Cru — finesse over power, genuine site singularity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRed and black fruit, floral notes, saline mineral, red fruit compote, peonies, smoke, blackcurrant pastille, orange rind, allspice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast duck or squab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBraised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged Comté and other hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Burgundian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44004673323074,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Armand_Rousseau_2021_Ruchottes-Chambertin_Grand_Cru_Clos_des_Ruchottes_Monopole_750ml.jpg?v=1784649774"},{"product_id":"robert-groffier-2022-gevrey-chambertin-les-seuvrees","title":"Domaine Robert Groffier 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin \"Les Seuvrées\" 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLes Seuvrées occupies genuinely enviable real estate — a parcel that sits just below the Grand Cru slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin, close enough to that hallowed ground that the wine consistently punches well above what its classification suggests on paper. Domaine Robert Groffier itself, founded in the 19th century by Frédéric Groffier, has spent generations working these vineyards across both Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin with a specific, patient philosophy: exploit the terroir with the utmost respect for the soil and nature, and let the wine take the time it needs. Since 2005, Nicolas Groffier has run the family domaine, practicing meticulous viticulture, working vine by vine, on vines averaging 40 years of age, harvested entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage arrives at the end of what Burgundy critics have widely described as one of the domaine's strongest recent runs — \"it is always a treat to visit Nicolas Groffier,\" one respected reviewer wrote of the vintage, \"and Groffier has gone from strength to strength over recent years, and the 2022 vintage adds to this run of delightful wines.\" The wine opens with alluring aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and rose petals, layered with notes of earth, spice, and subtle oak. On the palate: silky and refined, balancing juicy red fruit with genuine mineral tension and fine tannins, the texture seamless, building toward a long, graceful finish that reveals real depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther tasting accounts converge on a similar picture: complex aromas of red berries, violet, rose petals, dried herbs, and earthy sous-bois nuances, with an elegant, focused palate showing wild cherry, raspberry, blackberry, licorice, forest floor, and fine-grained tannins under a subtle veil of oak, closing long and precise with firm, mineral-driven structure. One retailer found blackberry and briary notes on the nose, laced with a distinct touch of seawater, the palate medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, fresh and vibrant, closing with a slightly chalky texture. As with the entire Groffier range, this is a wine built for the cellar rather than immediate gratification — most professional guidance suggests it can be enjoyed starting around 2026 and will continue to develop and reward patience for a decade or more beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDomaine Robert Groffier et Fils was founded in the 19th century by Frédéric Groffier, with vineyard holdings today spanning the communes of Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. Each successive generation of the family has committed to working the terroir with genuine respect for the soil and the surrounding natural environment, and since 2005 the estate has been run by Nicolas Groffier, who practices meticulous, vine-by-vine viticulture across the domaine's holdings. The wines are specifically built for laying down, generally requiring around a decade in the cellar to reveal their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLes Seuvrées is sourced from a parcel situated just below Gevrey-Chambertin's Grand Cru slopes, planted with vines averaging 40 years of age. The domaine favors the most natural vineyard management possible, with entirely manual harvesting. (Note: retail sources describe this bottling in different ways — some list it as a Premier Cru, while at least one independent critical review of an earlier vintage characterized it as a village-level wine; buyers seeking definitive appellation confirmation should check the specific label or ask their retailer directly.) Nicolas Groffier's broader body of work across recent vintages, including 2022, has been described by Burgundy specialists as showing generous yet vivid tone, offering both freshness and intensity.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlluring red cherry, raspberry, and rose petals lead, layered with earth, spice, and subtle oak. Wild berries, violet, and dried herbs add complexity, alongside earthy sous-bois nuances and a distinct blackberry, briary character laced with a touch of seawater minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky and refined, balancing juicy red fruit against genuine mineral tension and fine tannins. Wild cherry, raspberry, and blackberry carry the mid-palate, joined by licorice and forest floor, with fine-grained tannins and subtle oak influence throughout. Medium-bodied, fresh, and vibrant, with a fine bead of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, graceful, and precise, revealing genuine depth and complexity. Red and dark fruit persist alongside spice and firm, mineral-driven structure, closing with a slightly chalky texture — a finish built to reward patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGevrey-Chambertin \"Les Seuvrées\" — Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Robert Groffier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e19th century by Frédéric Groffier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNicolas Groffier (since 2005)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSits just below Gevrey-Chambertin's Grand Cru slopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~40 years average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEntirely manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNatural vineyard management, vine-by-vine viticulture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eElegant, mineral-driven Gevrey-Chambertin built for extended cellaring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRed cherry, raspberry, rose petal, wild berries, blackberry, licorice, forest floor, earth, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2026 through 2032+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVeal liver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePoultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377267503170,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Robert_Groffier_2020_Gevrey_Chambertin_Les_Seuvrees.jpg?v=1770395360"},{"product_id":"domaine-drouhin-laroze-2023-chambertin-clos-de-beze-grand-cru-750ml","title":"Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2023 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze carries the longest documented commercial history of any vineyard in all of Burgundy — a parcel donated in the year 640 AD by Almagaire, Duke of Lower Burgundy, to the Abbey of Bèze, a Benedictine monastery north of Dijon, predating the Cistercian-era vineyard assembly of neighboring Burgundy sites by roughly 470 years. The 15.99-hectare Grand Cru sits immediately north of and adjacent to Le Chambertin itself, slightly further up the hill, on soil the domaine's own team describes with genuine precision: clayey limestone, with entrocs and marls of ostrea acuminata — fossilized oyster shell marl, a geological signature of this exact corner of the Côte de Nuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDomaine Drouhin-Laroze has worked this ground since 1850, when Jean-Baptiste Laroze began exploiting vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin. In 1919, his granddaughter Suzanne married Alexandre Drouhin, who brought his own family's Chambolle-Musigny holdings into the estate, giving rise to the combined Drouhin-Laroze name that endures today. Philippe Drouhin took over from his father Bernard in 2001, and the quality of the domaine's wines has, by wide consensus, catapulted the estate into Burgundy's top flight in the years since; more recently, the fifth generation has passed the baton to the sixth, with Nicolas and Caroline Drouhin now carrying the family's 1850 legacy forward. The domaine's specific 1.50-hectare parcel of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze was planted in 1949, at 270 to 280 meters altitude with east-facing exposure, and the wine is vinified in the estate's own magnificent two-storey cellars — constructed in 1815 — where the top cellar's shallower depth allows useful seasonal temperature variation that aids the wine's maturation after it's run off into barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeal Martin scored the 2023 vintage 95-97 Points, and Jasper Morris scored it 94-97 Points — an unusually strong, closely aligned consensus from two of Burgundy's most respected critical voices, both suggesting a genuinely exceptional showing from this historic parcel. The house style across recent vintages has consistently shown an intense purple color, with fragrances of small red fruits and licorice carrying real aromatic majesty, a palate that's balanced, clear, sound, and rich, with melted, spicy, precise tannins offering roundness and lightness on the finish, touched throughout by a hint of rose and genuine sensuality. As the domaine's own philosophy holds — this is, unmistakably, a wine to be laid down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDomaine Drouhin-Laroze traces its origins to 1850, when Jean-Baptiste Laroze began working vineyard plots in Gevrey-Chambertin. The estate remained in the Laroze family across subsequent generations until 1919, when Jean-Baptiste's granddaughter Suzanne married Alexandre Drouhin, whose own family held vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny — a union that combined both family holdings under the Drouhin-Laroze name that persists today. Philippe Drouhin assumed leadership from his father Bernard in 2001, a transition widely credited with elevating the domaine's overall quality considerably; the estate has since passed to a sixth generation, with Nicolas and Caroline Drouhin now continuing the family's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe domaine today farms roughly 11 hectares across some of the Côte de Nuits' most exalted sites, including 1.49 hectares of Bonnes Mares, a small parcel of Musigny, 1.50 hectares of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, 1.02 hectares of Clos de Vougeot, 0.67 hectares of Latricières-Chambertin, and 0.51 hectares of Chapelle-Chambertin, alongside Premier Cru holdings in Lavaux Saint-Jacques and Clos Prieur, and village-level Gevrey-Chambertin. The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze parcel specifically was planted in 1949, situated at 270 to 280 meters altitude with east-facing exposure, on clayey limestone soil marked by entrocs and marls of ostrea acuminata. The vineyard itself — a 15.99-hectare Grand Cru — carries documented history dating to 640 AD, when it was donated by Almagaire, Duke of Lower Burgundy, to the Abbey of Bèze, making it the earliest documented vineyard transaction in all of Burgundy. Vinification takes place in the domaine's own two-storey cellars, built in 1815, whose shallower top level provides beneficial seasonal temperature variation for maturing the wine after it is run off into barrel. Recent vintages of the domaine's Grand Cru wines have used a portion of whole-bunch fermentation alongside a high proportion of new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 96 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Expressive mulberry and plum aromas edged with earth and underscored with dark chocolate enliven the initial attack of the Bèze from Drouhin-Laroze. Although the wine initially seems approachable, the texture on the palate is massive with very firm tannins that drive the wine to a sustained finish. The grapes are from a 1.5 hectare parcel in the clos that runs from the bottom to the top; at the top there are very old vines and just 20-30 cm of earth; the lower slopes and younger vines give more flesh to the finished wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris — 94-97 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A vigorous ruby purple. The bouquet is well structured. The fruit appears to be picked at the perfect moment. Their plot is along the route des grands crus which gives extra weight. A silky texture, alongside undoubted weight of fruit, this has everything in ideal balance, red and black fruit together, fine tannins and adequate acidity. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted Nov 2024.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin — 95-97 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2023 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has an exquisite bouquet with vivacious brambly red fruit. It is very refined and poised with great transparency, yet there is power here (unusual in this vintage). A little edgier and more tensile than the Clos de Vougeot, the palate is medium-bodied with finely spun tannins and a sapid finish. Long and tender, this is deeply impressive.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense purple color. Small red fruits and licorice carry real aromatic majesty, joined by dark fruits, earthy spices, and floral undertones typical of Clos de Bèze's complexity. A hint of rose adds delicate perfume beneath the darker fruit tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalanced, clear, sound, and rich, with melted, spicy, precise tannins offering both roundness and lightness. Rich yet refined, with silky texture and a well-structured frame — ripe black cherry and blackberry carry the fruit core, joined by hints of genuine minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and elegant, with the tannins' roundness and lightness carrying through to a close of real sensuality and grace. A finish that confirms this is, unmistakably, a wine built to be laid down and enjoyed only after patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru — Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Drouhin-Laroze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1850 by Jean-Baptiste Laroze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6 generations; Drouhin name added 1919; Philippe Drouhin since 2001; now Nicolas \u0026amp; Caroline Drouhin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1.50 hectares, planted 1949\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Lieu-dit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e15.99 hectares (~18 producers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e270-280 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEast-facing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClay-limestone, entrocs and ostrea acuminata marl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDocumented since 640 AD — donated to the Abbey of Bèze by Duke Almagaire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTwo-storey, built 1815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePartial whole-bunch fermentation, high proportion new French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNeal Martin 95-97 · Jasper Morris 94-97\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eElegant, sensual, richly structured Grand Cru — a wine built for extended cellaring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSmall red fruit, licorice, dark fruit, earthy spice, floral notes, rose, black cherry, blackberry, minerality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRabbit in mustard sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMoussaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRipened cheeses — Morbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast duck or game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Burgundian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atherton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377341820994,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Drouhin-Laroze_2023_Chambertin-Clos_de_B_ze_Grand_Cru_750ml.jpg?v=1784652246"},{"product_id":"domaine-joseph-roty-2021-bourgogne-cote-dor-cuvee-pressonnier-750ml","title":"Domaine Joseph Roty 2021 Bourgogne Côte d'Or \"Cuvée Pressonnier\" 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's a specific, genuinely fortunate quirk of Burgundian appellation history behind this bottle. The Pressonnier plot was, for decades, classified as village-level Gevrey-Chambertin — until a boundary reclassification stripped it of that status and folded it instead into the broader, more modest Bourgogne appellation. \"A shame for Roty,\" as one longtime importer puts it, \"a bonus for us\" — because the vines themselves never changed, and the wine coming off this ground has continued to show the genuine character of good Gevrey ever since, sold at a fraction of what it would command with the more prestigious name still on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDomaine Joseph Roty has farmed in Gevrey-Chambertin since 1710, and the estate is fanatical, in the most literal sense, about old vines — the domaine holds one of the largest concentrations of truly old vines anywhere in Burgundy, with an estate-wide average around 65 years, and the specific vines behind this cuvée are more than 45 years old. Production follows the domaine's characteristically uncompromising method: late picking to further concentrate the fruit, fermentation kept below 30°C, and a three-week cuvaison (extended maceration) that builds real structure and complexity into what is, on paper, simply a Bourgogne Rouge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eBurghound's review of the 2021 vintage specifically confirmed the plot's history directly: \"25% new oak and from vines of 45+ years of age; until [reclassification] this portion of Pressonnier was classified as Gevrey villages.\" The tasting note continues: \"spicy and slightly earthier if otherwise largely similar aromas give way to nicely vibrant and textured medium weight flavors that conclude in a lightly austere bitter pit fruit-inflected finale.\" That house style — dark cherry, loamy soil, spice, and grilled meat aromatics building into a medium-to-full-bodied, firm, and structured wine with a bright spine of acidity — has been remarkably consistent across recent vintages of this cuvée, which CellarTracker's own community has scored in the high 80s across multiple years, describing it repeatedly as a wine that \"ages very well\" and \"punches above its humble weight.\" This is genuinely serious, old-vine Gevrey-Chambertin-caliber Pinot Noir, sold under the more modest Bourgogne name purely as an accident of appellation boundary-drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDomaine Joseph Roty has farmed in Gevrey-Chambertin since 1710, one of the longest continuously operating family estates in the Côte de Nuits, and one celebrated specifically for its unusually deep holdings of genuinely old vines — the domaine's overall average vine age runs around 65 years, among the oldest concentrations anywhere in Burgundy. The Pressonnier plot itself carries a specific and genuinely fortunate history: the parcel was classified as village-level Gevrey-Chambertin until a boundary reclassification removed that status, folding the vines instead into the broader Bourgogne appellation — even though the vines and the ground beneath them never changed. The vines behind this specific cuvée are more than 45 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduction follows the domaine's characteristically patient and uncompromising method: late picking to further concentrate the fruit and yields, fermentation kept below 30°C, and a three-week cuvaison that builds genuine structure and depth. The finished wine is aged with approximately 25% new oak. This combination of old vines, patient winemaking, and a specific plot with genuine Gevrey-Chambertin pedigree has given Cuvée Pressonnier a reputation among collectors as one of Burgundy's most reliable \"hidden gem\" Bourgogne Rouge bottlings — a wine that consistently ages exceptionally well in bottle, with clients reported to be still happily drinking vintages from the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound (2021 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Note: 25% new oak and from vines of 45+ years of age; until [reclassification] this portion of Pressonnier was classified as Gevrey villages. Spicy and slightly earthier if otherwise largely similar aromas give way to nicely vibrant and textured medium weight flavors that conclude in a lightly austere bitter pit fruit-inflected finale.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpicy and slightly earthy, with dark cherries, loamy soil, and grilled meats leading the aromatic profile. Cassis and black raspberries add concentrated dark fruit depth, alongside a top note of dark chocolate — intense dark purple-black in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicely vibrant and textured, medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with youthful firmness and genuine structure. A fine, sappy core of black fruit is supported by tangy, bright acidity, giving the wine real focus and grip well beyond what its modest Bourgogne appellation might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and promising, concluding in a lightly austere, bitter pit fruit-inflected finale. Firm tannins carry the close — a structure that Burghound and other critics consistently note will reward real patience in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBourgogne AOC (Côte d'Or) — historically classified as Gevrey-Chambertin village\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDomaine Joseph Roty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFarming in Gevrey-Chambertin since 1710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e45+ years (specific to Pressonnier plot); domaine average ~65 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFormerly classified as village Gevrey-Chambertin, later reclassified into Bourgogne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e25% new oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLate picking, fermentation below 30°C, ~3-week cuvaison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBurghound reviewed · CellarTracker community 89.5-89.7 (adjacent vintages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOld-vine, Gevrey-caliber Pinot Noir sold under a modest Bourgogne label — genuine \"hidden gem\" status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDark cherry, loamy soil, spice, grilled meat, cassis, black raspberry, dark chocolate, bitter pit fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast duck or squab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBraised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged Comté and other hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Burgundian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atherton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377469190210,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Joseph_Roty_2021_Bourgogne_C_te_d_Or_Cuv_e_Pressonnier_750ml.jpg?v=1784653152"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/2026-burgundy-releases.oembed","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}