{"title":"VIP Red Wine","description":null,"products":[{"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; 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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":1400.0,"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":"domaine-rossignol-fevrier-2020-volnay-vieilles-vignes-750ml","title":"Domaine Rossignol-Février 2020 Volnay Vieilles Vignes 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Rossignol-Février has been estate-bottling its own wine since 1920, and Frédéric Rossignol now represents the fifth generation working the family's vineyards, with a sixth generation already beginning to help. Frédéric took the domaine to a genuinely new level by converting all 7.5 hectares of vines — spread across Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, and Meursault — to biodynamic farming, earning Demeter certification in 2009, a real commitment to organic and biodynamic practice sustained for well over a decade now. As Frédéric himself describes his philosophy: \"one must work in balance with what nature gives us each vintage... letting each lieu-dit express its unique character in each vintage is the true pleasure of my work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVieilles Vignes (\"old vines\") draws on the domaine's oldest Volnay plantings, made and aged with the same care given to the estate's Premier Cru bottlings. The 2020 vintage was a genuinely favorable one for the domaine — ripe, healthy fruit allowed Frédéric to work with 75% whole cluster inclusion and roughly 10% new oak, a style choice distinct from the following year's approach, reflecting the vintage's own particular character rather than a fixed house formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor genuine house-style context, an adjacent vintage of this same wine was described as showing \"a beautiful ruby color,\" with \"a layered and complex bouquet of red fruits such as ripe cherries and raspberries, accompanied by attractive floral notes of violets and roses,\" alongside \"a subtle earthiness, with hints of forest floor and freshly cut mushrooms,\" the palate continuing \"to shine\" with \"additional layers of strawberries and plums,\" the tannins \"seamlessly integrated, providing a silky texture framing the long and detailed finish.\" A separate retailer's description of the 2020 itself calls it a wine that \"draws its quintessence from an exceptional terroir,\" with \"a complex and enchanting bouquet, combining aromas of red fruits and delicate spices,\" the texture \"velvety,\" with \"silky tannins\" that \"blend harmoniously with the rich, complex flavours.\" This is genuinely thoughtful, old-vine, biodynamically farmed Volnay — real family continuity behind a wine made with a full century of estate-bottling history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Rossignol-Février has estate-bottled its own wine since 1920, now run by Frédéric Rossignol, the fifth generation to work the family's vineyards, with a sixth generation beginning to help. The domaine farms 7.5 hectares across Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, and Meursault, entirely biodynamically, with Demeter certification since 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2020 Volnay Vieilles Vignes is made entirely from Pinot Noir, sourced from the domaine's oldest Volnay vines, vinified and aged in the same manner as the estate's Premier Cru wines. The 2020 vintage was crafted with 75% whole cluster inclusion and approximately 10% new oak.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful ruby color. Ripe cherry and raspberry lead, joined by violet and rose florals, alongside subtle earthiness — forest floor and freshly cut mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky and velvety, with strawberry and plum adding further layers to the core red fruit, delicate spice woven throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and detailed, closing with seamlessly integrated tannin — genuinely elegant, old-vine Volnay character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir (old vines)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Rossignol-Février\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Bottling Since\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrédéric Rossignol (5th generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiodynamic, Demeter certified since 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75% whole cluster, ~10% new oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn elegant, biodynamically farmed, old-vine Volnay — real family continuity across a century of estate bottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe cherry, raspberry, violet, rose, forest floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck or squab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or braised red meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, earthy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45232053026882,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Domaine_Rossignol-F_vrier_2020_Volnay_Vieilles_Vignes_750ml.jpg?v=1790216637"},{"product_id":"lafite-rothschild-vieille-reserve-armagnac-700ml","title":"Lafite Rothschild Vieille Réserve Armagnac 700ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a genuinely rare release with a real, insider story behind it. As Château Lafite's own team puts it: \"as if visiting a First Growth Bordeaux château and tasting the wares, including pristinely cellared library vintages, wasn't awesome enough, the folks at Lafite-Rothschild take the experience one step further.\" For many years, Lafite treated esteemed guests and friends to rare, impeccable old Armagnac casks, individually selected by the château's own winemaking team — a genuine, privately kept tradition that eventually became known outside the estate's own walls, with demand for these spirits reaching \"a fever pitch\" once word got out. Rather than keep the practice entirely private, the château began releasing a small number of precious bottles each year into the market — genuinely limited allocations, produced by the same organization behind Château Lafite itself, alongside Duhart-Milon, Rieussec, and L'Évangile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Vieille Réserve is a multi-vintage blend, deliberately assembled to bring both a distinctive, unique character and real year-to-year consistency to the release — the same winemaking judgment that shapes Lafite's own celebrated Bordeaux applied instead to Bas-Armagnac. Bottled at 43% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe don't have independently published tasting notes specific to this exact Armagnac, so rather than borrow language from a different Armagnac house, we'll let this particular bottle speak for itself once it's open. This is genuinely rare, historically significant spirit — the kind of release that only exists because a First Growth château decided to finally share what had, for years, been a private indulgence reserved for its own most honored guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLafite Rothschild Vieille Réserve Armagnac is produced by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), the organization behind Château Lafite — promoted to First Growth status in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification — as well as Château Duhart-Milon, Château Rieussec, and Château L'Évangile. The Armagnac is a multi-vintage blend, individually selected by the Lafite winemaking team for both distinctive character and consistent house style across releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOriginally reserved privately for the château's most esteemed guests and friends, the estate now releases a small number of bottles each year into the broader market. Bottled at 43% ABV, 700ml, in a genuinely miniscule annual allocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBas-Armagnac — Multi-Vintage Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSister Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lafite, Duhart-Milon, Rieussec, L'Évangile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginally private, reserved for the château's most esteemed guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuinely limited annual allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn ultra-rare, First Growth-pedigreed Armagnac — real château-level winemaking judgment applied to Bas-Armagnac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, nutty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried fruit and nut boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine cigars, as a pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MISA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45253242257474,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Lafite_Rothschild_Vieille_R_serve_Armagnac_700.jpg?v=1790370421"},{"product_id":"lafite-rothschild-tres-vieille-reserve-cognac-700ml","title":"Lafite Rothschild Très Vieille Réserve Cognac 700ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Cognac began as a genuinely personal project — Baron Eric de Rothschild decided to build a small private reserve of Cognac specifically for his own family and closest friends, and rather than attempt it alone, he chose to partner with Maison Maxime Trijol, a historic Cognac family who, across several generations, has cultivated their own vines alongside the full distillation and aging process. That partnership continues to this day, jointly blended by the Lafite team and Trijol's own master blenders. For years the whole thing remained a genuinely private indulgence, shared only among the Rothschild family's own circle, before word eventually spread and demand for these ultra-rare spirits reached what one retailer called \"a fever pitch\" — prompting the château to finally release a small number of precious bottles each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe blend draws entirely on eaux-de-vie aged more than fifty years, sourced 70% from Grande Champagne and 30% from Borderies — Grande Champagne, at the very heart of the Cognac vineyards, contributing a predominantly floral bouquet that specifically requires this kind of extended aging to fully develop. One notable historical account describes an earlier, related bottling as built entirely from Borderies Cognac distilled between 1900 and 1920, with wine writer Michael Broadbent comparing its powerful, distinctive style to Victorian-era Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHouse of Assets' tasting found \"the nose rich and concentrated, with floral notes of violets and both dried and candied fruit (apricot, prune),\" developing on swirling \"notes of balsamic, vanilla, cocoa powder and cigar box.\" Wine.com's tasting describes the color as \"amber, almost mahogany,\" the nose \"very complex, combining wooden notes, vanilla, old Porto, dry fruits, nuts and floral (dry rose) hints, but also spicy (clove and pepper),\" the structure \"light and elegant,\" \"perfectly well-balanced\" with \"exceptional\" length. Berry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd's tasting adds \"strong scents of dried fruit, vanilla, incense, flowers and oriental spices,\" the palate \"velvety and warming\" with \"brown sugar, vanilla, and hints of forest fruits, nuts and dried mushrooms\" developed through long oak aging. This is genuinely rare, once-private Cognac — a real family heirloom finally made available, in only the smallest of annual allocations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLafite Rothschild Très Vieille Réserve Cognac was begun by Baron Eric de Rothschild as a private reserve for his own family and closest friends, crafted in partnership with Maison Maxime Trijol, a historic Cognac family that has cultivated its own vines and overseen distillation and aging across several generations. The Cognac is jointly blended by the Domaines Barons de Rothschild team and Trijol's master blenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe blend is composed entirely of eaux-de-vie aged over fifty years, sourced 70% from Grande Champagne and 30% from Borderies. Originally kept private within the Rothschild family, the château now releases a small number of bottles each year into the wider market, in genuinely limited annual allocations. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 700ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Assets (official tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nose is rich and concentrated, with floral notes of violets and both dried and candied fruit (apricot, prune). On swirling, notes of balsamic, vanilla, cocoa powder and cigar box appear. Grande Champagne, located in the heart of the cognac vineyards, produces very fine eaux-de-vie with a predominantly floral bouquet. These require long ageing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd (official tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"On the nose, there are strong scents of dried fruit, vanilla, incense, flowers and oriental spices. The taste is velvety and warming with a taste of brown sugar, vanilla, and hints of forest fruits, nuts and dried mushrooms that have emerged as a result of long aging in oak barrels.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost Fortune (historical\/house-style note, related earlier bottling):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exceptional, unmistakable distillate... with a powerful, distinctive style, reminiscent of Cognac style in the Victorian era\" — Michael Broadbent, wine author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellarTracker community:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nose is good but the palate is amazing, viscous and savory this has layers of sweet fruit, can actually taste some wine in this unlike most Cognacs I've had... persistent and sweet fruit though not dessert like this has a 2 minute finish; from a bottle at least 35 years old this was a joy and privilege to taste!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmber, almost mahogany in color. Rich and concentrated, with violet and dried fig leading, joined by candied apricot and prune, alongside vanilla, incense, and oriental spice, developing balsamic, cocoa powder, and cigar box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight and elegant, yet rich, with brown sugar and vanilla carrying through, developing forest fruit, toasted nut, dried mushroom, clove, and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptionally long, closing perfectly balanced, with lingering warm spice and aged oak — genuinely serious, patient Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCognac — Very Old Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEaux-de-vie aged over 50 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70% Grande Champagne · 30% Borderies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), in partnership with Maison Maxime Trijol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBegun by Baron Eric de Rothschild as a private family reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuinely limited annual allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA remarkably rare, First Growth-pedigreed Cognac — real family heirloom, finally made available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; 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The 2022 Aux Beaux Bruns is made entirely from Pinot Noir, grown on clay-limestone soil with southeast exposure, from vines planted in the 1960s through early 1980s, and ages 16 months in French oak barrels — roughly 40 to 50% new oak, with the remainder in second-fill barrels. The 2022 growing season in Burgundy produced a notably ripe, generous vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne retailer's tasting of this exact 2022 vintage describes \"a deep ruby color with hints of purple, reflecting its youth and freshness,\" with \"a delicate bouquet of red fruits, such as ripe cherries and cranberries, intertwined with subtle notes of violet and earthy undertones,\" the palate \"smooth and velvety\" with \"a perfect balance of acidity and tannins,\" \"red berries and spice complemented by a touch of oak, providing a long and elegant finish,\" recommending the wine be enjoyed \"now or cellar for the next 10-15 years.\" Jancis Robinson, tasting a cask sample of the 2022, scored it 17\/20, describing a \"pale garnet\" color, an \"introvert\" nose \"though it promises some complexity along the line,\" with \"lots of juicy fruit on the palate and still a slight hint of oak,\" \"finely textured\" and \"promising.\" Faiveley's own house-style tasting note for the climat describes \"a bright garnet red color with purple highlights,\" a nose \"particularly expressive\" revealing \"complex aromas of ripe fruit and spices, roasted and smoked notes,\" the palate \"very fine and elegant with hints of berries (blackberry), spices, and discreet wooden aromas,\" its length \"remarkable.\" This is genuinely elegant, structured Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru — real finesse and ageworthy structure from one of the village's more distinctive vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJoseph Faiveley 2022 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux Bruns is produced by Domaine Faiveley, a historic Burgundy house led by Erwan Faiveley. The wine is made entirely from Pinot Noir, sourced from the Aux Beaux Bruns Premier Cru climat at the northern end of the village of Chambolle-Musigny, just below Les Groseilles, on clay-limestone soils with southeast exposure, from vines planted in 1962, 1978, and 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine ages 16 months in French oak barrels, with 40-50% new oak and 50-60% second-fill barrels. Bottled at approximately 13% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score for the finished 2022 bottling is independently confirmed at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson — 17\/20 (cask sample, 2022 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cask sample. Pale garnet. Introvert on the nose though it promises some complexity along the line. Lots of juicy fruit on the palate and still a slight hint of oak. Finely textured. Promising.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Collective (extended retailer tasting note, 2022 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Joseph Faiveley Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru 'Aux Beaux Bruns' is a true expression of the renowned Burgundy region in France. The wine boasts a deep ruby color with hints of purple, reflecting its youth and freshness. On the nose, it is a delicate bouquet of red fruits, such as ripe cherries and cranberries, intertwined with subtle notes of violet and earthy undertones. On the palate, this Premier Cru offers a smooth and velvety texture, with a perfect balance of acidity and tannins. The flavors of red berries and spice are complemented by a touch of oak, providing a long and elegant finish. Enjoy now or cellar for the next 10-15 years to fully appreciate its potential.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling (2019 vintage, house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An unusually firm and structured wine that breaks the mold for this village, usually associated with finesse and delicacy. Deep forest-berry aromas, but also savory and earthy notes. Imposing body that's brimming with healthy tannins. Bright, mineral finish with excellent complexity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley (official house-style tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright garnet red color with purple highlights. The nose is particularly expressive and reveals complex aromas of ripe fruit and spices, roasted and smoked notes. On the palate, this wine is very fine and elegant with hints of berries (blackberry), spices, and discreet wooden aromas. Its length is remarkable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby with hints of purple. Ripe cherry and cranberry lead, joined by violet and earthy undertones, alongside spice and subtle roasted, smoked notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth and velvety, with red berries and spice carrying real finesse, developing blackberry and a touch of oak, balanced by well-integrated acidity and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and elegant, closing with remarkable length — enjoyable now, with real cellaring potential of 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoseph Faiveley (Domaine Faiveley)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAux Beaux Bruns — north of the village, below Les Groseilles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay-limestone, southeast exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted 1962, 1978, 1981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 months French oak, 40-50% new\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJancis Robinson 17\/20 (cask sample)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely elegant, structured Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru — real finesse with ageworthy depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe cherry, cranberry, violet, red berries, spice, earthy undertones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow through 10-15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck, goose, and game birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted or grilled poultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, earthy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45305487491138,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Joseph_Faiveley_2022_Chambolle-Musigny_1er_Cru_Aux_Beaux_Bruns_750ml.jpg?v=1792334837"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2023-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Lynch-Bages 2023 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLynch-Bages is one of Pauillac’s most popular names, a Fifth Growth in the 1855 classification that has long been known for rich, generous, broad-shouldered wines, and often outperforms its classification. The 105-hectare vineyard is planted on Garonne gravels, and the 2023 is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 75% new French oak and bottled at 13.7% ABV. The 2023 growing season produced a fresher, livelier style than the ripe, heavy vintages of recent years, and Lynch-Bages made one of its most structured and age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics responded with unusual enthusiasm. James Suckling scored it 98 Points, naming it #73 in his Top 100 Wines of France 2026: “The nose of this Pauillac shows mint, asphalt, black currants and orange peel, following through to a full body with a compressed palate and a fine tannin backbone that gives this classic tension. Flavors of dried fruit, walnuts, plums, currants and tar. Classic Lynch character.” He suggests the wine is best in four to five years and should be drunk after 2029. Vinous scored it 97: “The 2023 Lynch-Bages is a dark, brooding wine. In so many vintages, Lynch-Bages is a wine of sensuality, but in 2023, it is quite the powerhouse. This is a somber, introspective Lynch-Bages with a ton of Cabernet Sauvignon character.” Decanter scored it 96, The Wine Independent 95, and the Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator each 94. Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider, tasting en primeur, scored it 95 and found “blackberries, black cherries, licorice, mint, flowers, camphor, and cigar wrappers produce an attention-seeking perfume,” a palate that is “racy, fruity, intense, long, and deep,” and called it “a true Pauillac.” The estate’s notes describe “a dense, deep color. Aromas of cedar and black fruit give it a racy character. Its balance and silky tannic structure are remarkably harmonious. The velvety finish reveals great aromatic purity. An undeniable elegance characterizes this vintage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a serious, structured Pauillac built for the cellar, with the muscle of Cabernet and the freshness of the vintage, and it should drink well for decades. Decant it if you open it early, and pair it with beef, lamb, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages 2023 is produced at Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, a Fifth Growth (5ème Cru Classé) in the 1855 classification. The 105-hectare vineyard is planted on Garonne gravels. The 2023 is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 75% new French oak. Bottled at 13.7% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 98 Points (Top 100 Wines of France 2026, #73):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The nose of this Pauillac shows mint, asphalt, black currants and orange peel, following through to a full body with a compressed palate and a fine tannin backbone that gives this classic tension. Flavors of dried fruit, walnuts, plums, currants and tar. Classic Lynch character. A blend of 71% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Best in four to five years. Drink after 2029.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous — 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Lynch-Bages is a dark, brooding wine. In so many vintages, Lynch-Bages is a wine of sensuality, but in 2023, it is quite the powerhouse. This is a somber, introspective Lynch-Bages with a ton of Cabernet Sauvignon character.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Independent — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 95 Points (en primeur, April 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Blackberries, black cherries, licorice, mint, flowers, camphor, and cigar wrappers produce an attention-seeking perfume. On the palate, the wine is racy, fruity, intense, long, and deep. There is a strong beginning, middle, and end, with a finish that lasts. This is a true Pauillac.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages (official notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Château Lynch-Bages 2023 has a dense, deep color. Aromas of cedar and black fruit give it a racy character. Its balance and silky tannic structure are remarkably harmonious. The velvety finish reveals great aromatic purity. An undeniable elegance characterizes this vintage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense, deep color. Blackcurrant, blackberry, and cedar lead, with mint, graphite, lead pencil, tobacco, licorice, and orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and powerful, with dark berries, plum, and currant, a fine tannin backbone, and classic Pauillac tension, with notes of walnut and tar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and velvety, with aromatic purity, crushed stone, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5ème Cru Classé, 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71% Cabernet Sauvignon · 24% Merlot · 3% Cabernet Franc · 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 hectares, Garonne gravels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75% new French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 98 · Vinous 97 · Decanter 96 · The Wine Independent 95 · Wine Advocate 94 · Wine Spectator 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest after 2029 and for decades beyond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA powerful, structured, Cabernet-driven Pauillac in the fresher style of 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled ribeye and roast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for two hours or more if opened young; serve at about 62-65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45777181540418,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Lynch-Bages_2023_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1792798692"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2023-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2023 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLafite Rothschild is a First Growth of Pauillac, and its wines are known less for power than for elegance, perfume, and longevity. The 2023 is a nearly pure Cabernet Sauvignon expression of that style, 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 90% new French oak, with the balance in once-used barrels. The yield was 44 hectoliters per hectare, pH 3.78 (high pH is a Lafite signature), and alcohol was a modest 12.9% to about 13%. The press wine was a significant part of the blend, at around 12 to 17%, and harvest ran from September 7 to 29. The wine was bottled slightly earlier than usual, in July, because of the extensive construction work underway at the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics tasted this as a classic, “very Lafite.” James Suckling scored it 98 Points: “Very perfumed, with currants, orange peel, strawberries, cedar and lead pencil. Medium-bodied, with ultrafine tannins that are completely integrated into the wine, giving a graceful and seductive finish. Weightless. It’s so long and caressing, making you smile with each sip.” Decanter also scored it 98. Vinous’s Antonio Galloni scored it 98, calling it “a rich, heady wine,” with “a rush of dark-toned fruit, cedar, leather, incense, grilled herbs, tobacco, and chocolate,” “powerful and quite tannic,” “decidedly somber and brooding,” that will need a few years to come into its own. Neal Martin scored it 97 after bottling (February 2026), calling it “a very succinct First Growth” that “politely declines to sprint out of the blocks,” with “very pure black cherries and light blueberry fruit, violet petal, hints of humidor,” “exquisite balance, chiseled tannins, fresh and saline,” and a prolonged finish, with an anticipated maturity of 2030 to 2070. The Wine Advocate’s William Kelley gave 97-99 and called it “the finest of the first growths this year,” with “deep and incipiently complex aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, lilac and violets mingled with hints of cigar wrapper and mint.” Jane Anson gave 98-100, describing “hidden power, where nothing is too much and yet everything is concentrated.” Jancis Robinson scored it 18\/20: “as always, elegant and refined.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a collector’s wine and a wine for a milestone: a First Growth from a highly regarded vintage, to be cellared for 15 to 20 years or longer before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2023 is produced at Château Lafite Rothschild in Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, a First Growth (Premier Cru Classé) in the 1855 classification. The 2023 is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 90% new French oak and 10% once-used barrels. Yield 44 hl\/ha. Bottled in July 2025, a touch earlier than usual. About 13% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Very perfumed, with currants, orange peel, strawberries, cedar and lead pencil. Medium-bodied, with ultrafine tannins that are completely integrated into the wine, giving a graceful and seductive finish. Weightless. It’s so long and caressing, making you smile with each sip.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Lafite-Rothschild is a rich, heady wine. A rush of dark-toned fruit, cedar, leather, incense, grilled herbs, tobacco, and chocolate makes a strong opening statement. Powerful and quite tannic, the 2023 is going to need a few years to come into its own. Today, the Grand Vin is decidedly somber and brooding.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous — 97 Points (February 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Lafite-Rothschild, which was bottled in July, is a very succinct First Growth and politely declines to sprint out of the blocks. That is Lafite’s style. But these aromas unfurl with each swirl of the glass: very pure black cherries and light blueberry fruit, violet petal, hints of humidor in the background. Superb delineation. The palate boasts exquisite balance, chiseled tannins, fresh and saline, very focused with a judicious touch of cracked black pepper toward the prolonged finish. Just an outstanding Lafite-Rothschild that will vie against the ‘22.” Anticipated maturity: 2030–2070.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 97-99 Points (en primeur, April 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The finest of the first growths this year appears to be the 2023 Lafite Rothschild, a terrific effort that unwinds in the glass with deep and incipiently complex aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, lilac and violets mingled with hints of cigar wrapper and mint.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson — 98-100 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hidden power, where nothing is too much and yet everything is concentrated, once again proving that the terroir at this particular spot has its own personality that stands out every year.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson — 18\/20:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As always, elegant and refined.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep color. Cassis, lead pencil, cedar, violets, and lilac, with black cherry, cigar wrapper, mint, and orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied and elegant, with pure black cherry and currant, fresh, saline, and chiseled, with ultrafine, integrated tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, caressing, and saline, with a touch of cracked black pepper, built for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93% Cabernet Sauvignon · 6% Merlot · 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90% new French oak, 10% once-used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 98 · Decanter 98 · Vinous (Galloni) 98 · Neal Martin 97 · Wine Advocate 97-99 · Jane Anson 98-100 · Jancis Robinson 18\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnticipated maturity 2030–2070 (Neal Martin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA classic, elegant, Cabernet-driven First Growth with great longevity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassis, lead pencil, cedar, violets, cigar wrapper, black cherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and rack of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef and venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest cellared for 15 to 20 years or more; if opened earlier, decant for several hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791950995522,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Lafite_Rothschild_2023_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1792808829"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2000-pauillac-750ml","title":"Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew wines carry the weight of the year 2000 the way Lafite does. The Millennium vintage was a great one across Bordeaux, and Château Lafite Rothschild’s wine from that year is widely considered one of the finest of its generation, the one many critics say “could well be the longest-lived of the Pauillac first growths.” It’s a blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.7% Merlot, and only 36% of the harvest was selected for the Grand Vin, a rigorous selection that also explains its concentration and its purity. It was made at 12.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics have followed this wine for a quarter century, and the verdicts are remarkably consistent. Wine Enthusiast scored it 99: “Perhaps of all the first growths in the totally un-classic 2000, this retains most of the classic Bordeaux. This could well be the longest-lived of the Pauillac first growths. The wine is rich, medium to full-bodied, but has that ethereal elegance and purity that is always Lafite.” Wine Spectator scored it 98 in a blind retrospective of the 2000 Bordeaux in December 2015: “This is remarkably young, with a deep well of succulent black currant, fig and blackberry fruit notes that feel 10 years younger than most peers, carried by wave upon wave of velvety tannins. Despite the density and heft, there’s glorious length and finesse too, with alluring black tea, smoldering charcoal and warm paving stone notes just starting to emerge. Awesome wine.” Robert Parker scored it 96. Wine-Searcher’s aggregation of 18 critic reviews averages 97\/100. International Wine Cellar described “flamboyantly perfumed aromas of cassis, graphite and tobacco, lifted by a floral nuance and stony minerality,” “very young and precise but not austere or forbidding,” and “a remarkably rich, silky, seamless Lafite with superb vibrancy for the vintage.” Another critic’s note says: “The past 5-6 years have added a lot here. 2000 is bottled elegance... one of the few vintages of Lafite that is better on the palate than it is on the nose.” The château’s own notes describe “very dark color with hints of purple” and aromas that are “sumptuous and captivating, both powerful and extremely delicate on the palate, with remarkable tannic structure and length.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 25-plus years old, this is now a wine for a landmark occasion. It is approachable but still youthful, with decades ahead of it, and it deserves a careful decant, since older bottles may carry sediment. For collectors, a vintage-dated First Growth from the year 2000 is a milestone bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2000 is produced at Château Lafite Rothschild in Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, a First Growth (Premier Cru Classé) in the 1855 classification. The 2000 is a blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.7% Merlot, with only 36% of the total harvest used for the Grand Vin. 12.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 99 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Perhaps of all the first growths in the totally un-classic 2000, this retains most of the classic Bordeaux. This could well be the longest-lived of the Pauillac first growths. The wine is rich, medium to full-bodied, but has that ethereal elegance and purity that is always Lafite.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 98 Points (blind 2000 Bordeaux retrospective, December 2015):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is remarkably young, with a deep well of succulent black currant, fig and blackberry fruit notes that feel 10 years younger than most peers, carried by wave upon wave of velvety tannins. Despite the density and heft, there’s glorious length and finesse too, with alluring black tea, smoldering charcoal and warm paving stone notes just starting to emerge. Awesome wine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild (official notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Very dark color with hints of purple. The aromas are sumptuous and captivating, both powerful and extremely delicate on the palate, with remarkable tannic structure and length.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby with purple hints. Cassis, graphite, cigar-box tobacco, and cedar, with violets, cool stones, and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, silky, and seamless, with black currant, fig, and blackberry, with layers of sweet red fruit, black tea, and charcoal, and velvety, noble tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery long and aristocratic, fresh and mineral, with decades still ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon · 6.7% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 (the Millennium vintage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly 36% of the harvest in the Grand Vin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 99 · Wine Spectator 98 · Robert Parker 96 · Wine-Searcher average 97\/100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA legendary, elegant, long-lived First Growth from a landmark vintage, now in its first great window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassis, graphite, cedar, tobacco, violets, cool stones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and rack of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStand upright for a day before serving, then decant carefully off any sediment; serve at about 62-65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808616472642,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Lafite_Rothschild_2000_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1792851449"},{"product_id":"chateau-mouton-rothschild-2021-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Mouton Rothschild 2021 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince 1945, Château Mouton Rothschild has commissioned an original work of art from a leading artist for each vintage’s label, a tradition that has made the bottles collectors’ items as well as great wines. For 2021, the château chose Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, an artist of international renown. Inspired by her visit to the estate, and “deeply moved by the intimate relationship between man and nature,” she created \u003cem\u003eUniverse of Mouton\u003c\/em\u003e, in which a fragile human silhouette faces a radiant, generous nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine itself is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, 13.1% ABV, in a year that was more classic and cooler than recent vintages, with a late harvest from September 25 to October 6. Critics rated it among the stars of 2021. James Suckling scored it 98 Points: “This shows blackcurrants, blackberries, violets, lavender, pencil shavings and hints of metal shavings. Medium- to full-bodied with a firm and juicy character of extremely polished and integrated tannins that caress your palate. Compact and poised with tension and focus.” Wine Enthusiast scored it 97, calling it “big, rich and sumptuously smoky, with density and power,” with “all the classic attributes of a Mouton, just slightly lighter.” Vinous’s Antonio Galloni scored it 96 and, tasting it in 2024, wrote: “The 2021 Mouton Rothschild is gorgeous, just as it was en primeur. A wine of stature and vertical build, the 2021 is wonderfully poised from the outset. Beams of tannin add to an impression of explosive lift. Touches of mocha, spice, new leather, cedar and blood orange begin to emerge with a bit of time in the glass... I would not be in a rush.” Decanter, The Wine Independent, and Jean-Marc Quarin each scored it 96, Jeff Leve 96, Chris Kissack 95, and the Wine Advocate 94. Jancis Robinson gave 17.5+\/20. The Wine Independent described “ripe black plums, blackcurrant pastilles, licorice, and cedar chest, followed by hints of dark chocolate and iron ore, with a fragrant touch of violets,” and Jeff Leve recommends drinking it from 2030 to 2060.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe château’s own notes describe “deep and dark, with a lustrous purple hue,” blackberry and blackcurrant aromas “combined with floral notes of iris and touches of spice and cedarwood,” a “luscious, succulent attack,” “bigarreau cherry flavours enfolded in a structure of sapid, patrician tannins,” and “an exquisite minerality,” with a long finish. It’s a First Growth at the top of its vintage and a collectible label, to cellar for a decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild 2021 is produced at Château Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, a First Growth (Premier Grand Cru Classé). The 2021 is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in new French oak, harvested September 25 to October 6, 2021. The label artwork, \u003cem\u003eUniverse of Mouton\u003c\/em\u003e, is by Chiharu Shiota. 13.1% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This shows blackcurrants, blackberries, violets, lavender, pencil shavings and hints of metal shavings. Medium- to full-bodied with a firm and juicy character of extremely polished and integrated tannins that caress your palate. Compact and poised with tension and focus.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 97 Points (barrel sample range 95–97):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Big, rich and sumptuously smoky, this has density and power. Its blackberry tones are structured, with a core of tannins. This very fine wine has all the classic attributes of a Mouton, just slightly lighter.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous — 96 Points (February 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Mouton Rothschild is gorgeous, just as it was en primeur. A wine of stature and vertical build, the 2021 is wonderfully poised from the outset. Beams of tannin add to an impression of explosive lift. Touches of mocha, spice, new leather, cedar and blood orange begin to emerge with a bit of time in the glass. The Grand Vin is pretty imposing at this stage. I would not be in a rush.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Independent — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Mouton Rothschild has a deep garnet-purple color. It is very closed to start, slowly unfurling to reveal notes of ripe black plums, blackcurrant pastilles, licorice, and cedar chest, followed by hints of dark chocolate and iron ore, with a fragrant touch of violets. The medium-bodied palate is tight-knit, with great tension and ripe, fine-grained tannins framing the electrically charged black fruit and mineral flavors, finishing long and perfumed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 96 Points (June 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cuban cigars, black currants, spice, smoke, thyme, cedar chest, flowers, and blackberries, with barely a hint of espresso show in the nose.” Drink from 2030–2060.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 94 Points · Jancis Robinson — 17.5+\/20 · Jean-Marc Quarin — 96 · Chris Kissack — 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The wine is deep and dark, with a lustrous purple hue. The intense and elegant nose displays seductively scented blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, combined with floral notes of iris and touches of spice and cedarwood. A luscious, succulent attack leads into a beautifully balanced, fresh and harmonious palate on which bigarreau cherry flavours are enfolded in a structure of sapid, patrician tannins. Sustained by an exquisite minerality, the long, lingering finish releases a succession of spicy fresh fruit notes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet-purple. Blackberry and blackcurrant lead, with iris, violets, lavender, pencil shavings, cedarwood, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied and compact, with bigarreau cherry and black fruit, a firm, juicy core, polished, caressing tannin, and an exquisite minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and lingering, with spicy fresh fruit, cocoa, and iron-ore notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89% Cabernet Sauvignon · 10% Merlot · 1% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 25 – October 6, 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“Universe of Mouton” by Chiharu Shiota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 98 · Wine Enthusiast 97 · Vinous 96 · Decanter 96 · The Wine Independent 96 · Wine Advocate 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2030–2060 (Jeff Leve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA polished, tense, classic Mouton with a collectible artist label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackcurrant, blackberry, violets, iris, pencil shavings, cedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and beef tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCellar for 8 to 10 years or more; if opened earlier, decant for two hours or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808650485826,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Mouton_Rothschild_2021_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1792851835"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-2021-pessac-leognan-750ml","title":"Château Haut-Brion 2021 Pessac-Léognan 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHaut-Brion is the First Growth of Graves, the only one outside the Médoc in the 1855 classification, and it has a style all its own: smoky, earthy, mineral, and more perfumed than muscular. The 2021 vintage, a cooler year defined by freshness, precision, and aromatic clarity, suits that style well. The wine is a blend of 50.3% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11.7% Cabernet Franc, aged in 73% new French oak, and it reaches 13.8% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics rated it among the best wines of the vintage. Wine Enthusiast scored it 98, describing “the solid and serious structure of this wine,” “reflected in the wood aromas and spice from wood aging,” “dense, packed with tannins at the core,” with a concentration that “gives a dry character to the wine,” ready to drink from 2028. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate scored it 97, noting that “in comparison to its sibling La Mission Haut-Brion, the 2021 Château Haut-Brion is firmer and much more masculine.” Decanter and James Suckling each scored it 97, and Jeff Leve scored it 97 for “a strong floral accent that accompanies all the blackberries, currants, spice, tobacco, and smoky black cherries in the perfume.” Antonio Galloni scored it 95 at Vinous: “a very pure bouquet, quite complex with a mixture of blueberry and black cherry fruit, iris flower and violet, hints of sea spray in the background. This is more engaging than the 2021 La Mission Haut-Brion at the moment.” Jancis Robinson scored it 18\/20: “Fragrant berry-fruit notes as the wine opens. Smooth and refined on attack, the mid palate full and generous swathing powerful but integrated tannins.” One merchant summarized the style as “graphite, cassis, cedar, and crushed herbs wrapped in ultra-fine tannins” with “no excess ripeness, no push for richness — just clarity, length, and quiet intensity that builds with time in the glass.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a young First Growth that benefits from cellaring: it should be ready around 2028 and hold for decades, a good wine for collectors who value precision and perfume over power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion 2021 is produced at Château Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France, a First Growth (Premier Cru Classé) in the 1855 classification. The 2021 is a blend of 50.3% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11.7% Cabernet Franc, aged in 73% new French oak. 13.8% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The solid and serious structure of this wine is reflected in the wood aromas and spice from wood aging. It is dense, packed with tannins at the core, and its concentration gives a dry character to the wine. Ready to drink from 2028.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In comparison to its sibling La Mission Haut-Brion, the 2021 Château Haut-Brion is firmer and much more masculine...”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With a strong floral accent that accompanies all the blackberries, currants, spice, tobacco, and smoky black cherries in the perfume.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous — 95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Haut-Brion has a very pure bouquet, quite complex with a mixture of blueberry and black cherry fruit, iris flower and violet, hints of sea spray in the background. 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Blueberry, black cherry, and blackcurrant lead, with iris, violets, graphite, tobacco, cedar, and a hint of sea spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense and precise, with dark berry and cassis, fine-grained, powerful tannin, and a dry, mineral concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and clean, with graphite and spice, still tightly coiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.3% Merlot · 38% Cabernet Sauvignon · 11.7% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73% new French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 98 · Robert Parker 97 · Decanter 97 · James Suckling 97 · Vinous 95 · Jancis Robinson 18\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom 2028 and for decades beyond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA fresh, precise, perfumed First Growth, more floral and mineral than powerful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlueberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, iris, graphite, tobacco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington and grilled ribeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest cellared until 2028 or later; if opened earlier, decant for two hours or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808690462786,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Haut-Brion_2021_Pessac-L_ognan_750ml.jpg?v=1792852479"},{"product_id":"barons-edmond-benjamin-de-rothschild-2019-haut-medoc-750ml","title":"Barons Edmond \u0026 Benjamin de Rothschild 2019 Haut-Médoc 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a rare thing: a Bordeaux with the Rothschild name that is also kosher. Barons Edmond \u0026amp; Benjamin de Rothschild Haut-Médoc comes from the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild, the family’s wine company, which oversees a collection of estates across France, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, and New Zealand. It is a left-bank Bordeaux blend from the Haut-Médoc appellation: the 2019 is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, aged 12 months in French oak “according to the tradition established by the great wines of Bordeaux.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is OU kosher, mevushal, and Kosher for Passover, which means it can be handled and poured by anyone at the table, a practical advantage for restaurants, hosts, and holiday meals. The producer describes the wine as having “attractive spicy notes, with rich fruit flavors,” and “a round and velvety tannic structure that’s characteristic of this great wine.” A kosher retailer describes it as drinking “like Bordeaux,” with “real fruit weight, real tannin, and a finish that earns its place on the Shabbos table,” with notes of “dark cassis, ripe plum and graphite” around “an undercurrent of cedar shavings and pipe tobacco,” and a “long and earthy” finish where “oak spice [fades] into dried herbs and a final whisper of dark chocolate.” For context, a later vintage (2022) was described with a nose of blueberry, plum, cassis, ginger, leather, and tobacco, and a palate that is “complex and full-bodied with lovely mouth-coating tannins.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo professional critic scores are published for the 2019, but it’s a dependable, classic left-bank Bordeaux for customers who keep kosher or who host guests who do. It’s best at cellar temperature (about 16-18°C), with half an hour of decanting, and it pairs well with braised lamb, grilled beef, and aged hard cheeses such as Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBarons Edmond \u0026amp; Benjamin de Rothschild 2019 Haut-Médoc is produced by the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. The 2019 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, aged 12 months in French oak barrels. OU kosher, mevushal, and Kosher for Passover. About 13-13.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo professional critic scores are published for this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer (official description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“From harvest to bottling, this wine was produced with the utmost commitment to quality. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, according to the tradition established by the great wines of Bordeaux. The wine offers attractive spicy notes, with rich fruit flavors and a round and velvety tannic structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dark cassis, ripe plum and graphite frame an undercurrent of cedar shavings and pipe tobacco. Medium-to-full bodied with mouth-coating tannin, the palate carries blackcurrant, cocoa nib and a savoury note of fresh tobacco leaf. The finish is long and earthy, oak spice fading into dried herbs and a final whisper of dark chocolate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark cassis, ripe plum, and graphite, with cedar shavings, pipe tobacco, and attractive spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied, with blackcurrant, plum, cocoa nib, and tobacco leaf, and round, velvety tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and earthy, with oak spice, dried herbs, and a hint of dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon · 40% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months, French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13-13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKosher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOU Kosher, Mevushal, Kosher for Passover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA classic, structured, left-bank Bordeaux that happens to be kosher and mevushal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassis, plum, graphite, cedar, tobacco, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-18°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised lamb shanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lamb and beef tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses such as Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast poultry and mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe at cellar temperature, about 16-18°C (61-64°F), and decant for 30 minutes to open the tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808756293698,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/471432B1-C22E-468A-8B8A-7ED55A7098C9_1_201_a.jpg?v=1792853464"},{"product_id":"chateau-greysac-2020-medoc-750ml","title":"Château Greysac 2020 Médoc 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Greysac is a Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, one of the Bordeaux appellation’s dependable, everyday-drinking names. The wine is a Merlot-led Left Bank blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot (in the 2018, for example, the blend was 65% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). The Médoc, in the far north of the Left Bank, is a cooler, more variable terroir, and in hot, dry vintages like 2020, it produced “very fine drinking with age-ability” at bargain prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2020 was one of those hot, dry vintages, and Greysac made a soft, fresh, forward wine. Jeff Leve, writing for The Wine Cellar Insider, scored it 89: “Medium-bodied, fresh and chewy, with a solid core of cherries, mocha, cedar and soft-textures, this is already set to go, for easy-going, uncomplicated and pleasurable drinking,” and suggests drinking it from 2023 to 2034. Markus Del Monego MW scored it 90: “Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Fine nose with fragrant fruit, black cherries, blackberries and hints of blackcurrants, subtle toasting and gingerbread spices in the background. On the palate well structured with medium body, very good length, ripe tannins and refined acidity complemented by juicy fruit and mild spices.” A house-style note for the estate describes “an attractive bouquet: lightly roasted wood spice and nicely concentrated blackcurrant fruit,” “a very good wine, straightforward, well-priced for a Bordeaux Médoc,” and other tasters note “plush, well-structured, gorgeous fruit on the palate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is not a wine for the long haul or a showpiece, and tasters say so honestly: one sommelier calls it “not terribly complex but a real nice price point for an everyday Bordeaux.” But as a weeknight Bordeaux, it delivers: easy to drink on release, with enough structure for roast chicken, burgers, pasta, and steak. It pairs with all meats, poultry, wild mushrooms, and strong cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Greysac 2020 Médoc is produced at Château Greysac in the Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur. It is a Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged in oak. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Del Monego MW — 90 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Fine nose with fragrant fruit, black cherries, blackberries and hints of blackcurrants, subtle toasting and gingerbread spices in the background. On the palate well structured with medium body, very good length, ripe tannins and refined acidity complemented by juicy fruit and mild spices.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 89 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Medium-bodied, fresh and chewy, with a solid core of cherries, mocha, cedar and soft-textures, this is already set to go, for easy-going, uncomplicated and pleasurable drinking. Drink from 2023–2034.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Greysac (house-style description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An attractive bouquet: lightly roasted wood spice and nicely concentrated blackcurrant fruit. A very good wine, straightforward, well-priced for a Bordeaux Médoc.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark purple with a violet hue. Black cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant, with subtle toast, gingerbread spice, and a touch of cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied, fresh, and chewy, with cherry, mocha, and cedar, ripe tannin, refined acidity, and juicy fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-long, with mild spice and soft-textured fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMédoc AOC, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCru Bourgeois Supérieur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerlot-led, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Greysac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkus Del Monego MW 90 · Wine Cellar Insider 89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023–2034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA soft, fresh, forward, easy-drinking everyday Left Bank Bordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, mocha, cedar, gingerbread spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgers and grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken and pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe at about 16-18°C; decant for 45 minutes if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808769204290,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Greysac_2020_M_doc_750ml.jpg?v=1792853982"},{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-2021-chambertin-clos-de-beze-grand-cru-750ml","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew names in Burgundy carry the weight of Domaine Armand Rousseau. Armand Rousseau was born in 1884 and built the domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin into one of the most respected producers in the Côte d’Or, assembling holdings that read like a map of Burgundy’s best vineyards: Chambertin (2.55 hectares), Clos de la Roche, Mazis-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, the entire Clos des Ruchottes monopole, the Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques, and Clos de Bèze (1.42 hectares), which the domaine purchased in 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze is one of the two great Grand Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, alongside Chambertin itself, and Rousseau’s version is among the most sought-after wines in Burgundy. The domaine describes it directly: “Clos de Bèze is often described as the feminine face of Chambertin, revealing all the elegance and finesse of the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. The wine is complex with deep colour and a long finish, smooth and of great finesse.” It’s 100% Pinot Noir. In tastings, the Clos de Bèze is typically described as a touch more aromatic and higher-toned than Rousseau’s Chambertin, with silkier, more generous fruit, while Chambertin is the more tightly wound, structured sibling. The Wine Advocate’s William Kelley, reviewing the 2020, noted that the Clos de Bèze had “a more generous, muscular profile than the precise, tightly wound Chambertin,” and found it “more forward at this early juncture,” and Jasper Morris MW found that vintage “super suave and sensual,” scoring it 97.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine-Searcher’s aggregation of 300 critic scores across vintages averages 96 out of 100, with 191 scores at 95 or higher. The 2016 earned 98 from Falstaff and 97 from Wine Spectator. A Falstaff note on the 2016 captures the house style: “taut, enveloping, carried by firm tannins, finesse-rich structure, red berries on the finish, delicate cherry notes, salty, long-lasting finish, promising potential.” The wines are made for long cellaring, and community tasters regularly describe bottles of 15 to 25 years of age as just starting to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage was a small-crop, cooler year across Burgundy, [VINTAGE NOTES AND 2021 CRITIC SCORES TO BE ADDED ONCE PUBLISHED]. It’s an allocated, collector-grade bottle that belongs in a cellar for a decade or more, and a landmark gift for a serious Burgundy collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is produced by Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France. It is 100% Pinot Noir from the domaine’s 1.42-hectare holding in the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, acquired in 1961. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo professional scores for the 2021 are published yet. For house-style context, from other vintages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2020 vintage, January 2022):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full-bodied, multidimensional and fleshy, it’s broad and concentrated, with a more generous, muscular profile than the precise, tightly wound Chambertin. Which will ultimately emerge superior is anyone’s guess, but the Clos de Bèze is obviously more forward at this early juncture.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy (2020 vintage, September 2024) — 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fresh medium dark crimson purple. Quite a lot of new oak on the nose, perhaps understandable at this level. It is not going to dry out the fruit, which is much more red berries than black. Super suave and sensual.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff — 98 Points (2016 vintage, May 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Deep crimson garnet, violet reflections, broad ochre rim. On the palate, taut, enveloping, carried by firm tannins, finesse-rich structure, red berries on the finish, delicate cherry notes, salty, long-lasting finish, promising potential.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 97 Points (2016 vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine-Searcher aggregate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\/100 across 300 critic scores (191 scores of 95 or higher)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau (producer notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Clos de Bèze is often described as the feminine face of Chambertin, revealing all the elegance and finesse of the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. The wine is complex with deep colour and a long finish, smooth and of great finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouse-style description; 2021-specific notes to be added.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep crimson with violet reflections. Red cherry and red berries, violet, and fine spice, with subtle new oak and a high-toned, aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky and finely structured, taut but enveloping, with delicate cherry and red berry fruit, a saline, mineral thread, and fine-grained tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery long and complex, smooth and of great finesse, with a salty, lingering note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau (founded by Armand Rousseau, b. 1884)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.42 hectares in Clos de Bèze, acquired 1961\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics (house style)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine-Searcher average 96\/100 across vintages; 2016 Falstaff 98, Wine Spectator 97; 2020 Jasper Morris 97\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA decade or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe finesse-driven, silky “feminine face” of Chambertin from one of Burgundy’s greatest domaines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed cherry, red berries, violet, spice, saline minerality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck, goose, and game birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast squab and pigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Époisses and soft, earthy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCellar for 10 years or more; if opened earlier, decant for an hour or two and serve at about 60-64°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45835490787394,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/9CEDA161-BA96-4D51-B02D-C504501656E2_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793168134"},{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-2021-charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-750ml","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf Rousseau’s Chambertin and Clos de Bèze are the powerhouses of the domaine, Charmes-Chambertin is its charmer: the most perfumed, supple, and accessible of the family’s Grand Crus. Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most respected producers, in Gevrey-Chambertin, and its holdings include Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Clos de la Roche, Mazis-Chambertin, the entire Clos des Ruchottes monopole, and Charmes-Chambertin, along with Mazoyères-Chambertin, whose production Rousseau blends with Charmes and labels as Charmes-Chambertin. Together, the two plots, about 0.45 hectares in Charmes and 0.92 hectares in Mazoyères, make up the 1.37 hectares behind this wine: younger vines in Charmes proper and old vines in Mazoyères.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRousseau’s approach to the wine is distinctive, and Decanter captured it when it visited the cellar: “Rousseau’s Charmes is the first grand cru tasted in the cellar. The emphasis here is on the purity of fruit and silky expression rather than the lush density of some growers. There is a hint of spice to the ripe, ethereal cherry aromas, but there is no new wood in the maturation here — ‘you have to avoid crushing it with new wood,’ according to Cyrielle,” Rousseau. The blend of young and old vines, Decanter wrote, “gives a very elegant result.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2021 earned some of the highest scores in the Charmes-Chambertin appellation. Wine Spectator scored it 95: “Macerated cherry, strawberry, rose and chalky mineral aromas and flavors highlight this sleek yet firmly structured red. This is balanced, combining elegance and power. Always stays on the graceful side through the long, detailed aftertaste.” Decanter scored it 94, Burghound 93, Vinous (Neal Martin) 92, and the Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92. Vinous found “a perfumed nose and is rather floral in style. Traces of blue fruit and pressed iris flower combine succinctly with the red fruit. Again, there is wonderful delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It’s cohesive and smooth in texture, nothing weighty.” The Wine Advocate noted that it’s “firmer and more compact than the supple, expressive Cazetiers,” with “aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notes of rose petals and spices.” A retailer’s summary is a fair caution for a lighter vintage: “The 2021 might lack density for some, but it is so harmonious and charming that you won’t be able to resist.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine-Searcher’s average across 203 critic reviews and vintages is 93 out of 100. It’s a more approachable Rousseau Grand Cru, with the pedigree but a less formidable cellaring requirement than Chambertin or Clos de Bèze, drinking beautifully over the next 10 to 15 years. A natural for duck, game birds, truffle dishes, and a special Burgundy dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is produced by Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France. It is 100% Pinot Noir from a blend of younger vines in Charmes and older vines in Mazoyères (1.37 hectares in total), matured without new oak. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Macerated cherry, strawberry, rose and chalky mineral aromas and flavors highlight this sleek yet firmly structured red. This is balanced, combining elegance and power. Always stays on the graceful side through the long, detailed aftertaste.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The emphasis here is on the purity of fruit and silky expression rather than the lush density of some growers. There is a hint of spice to the ripe, ethereal cherry aromas, but there is no new wood in the maturation here... It is produced from a combination of relatively young vines in Charmes proper with old vines from Mazoyères, which give a very elegant result.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound — 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous — 92 Points (January 2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a perfumed nose and is rather floral in style. Traces of blue fruit and pressed iris flower combine succinctly with the red fruit. Again, there is wonderful delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It’s cohesive and smooth in texture, nothing weighty.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 92 Points (January 2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Firmer and more compact than the supple, expressive Cazetiers, the 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru delivers aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notes of rose petals and spices.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau (producer notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A supple wine; both fine and elegant.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuminous garnet with a delicate violet rim. Macerated cherry, strawberry, and wild raspberry, with rose petal, pressed iris, cassis, plum, and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied, silky, and cohesive, with red fruit, blue fruit, and chalky mineral, with pliant tannin and fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, graceful, and detailed, with dark berries and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYounger vines in Charmes + old vines in Mazoyères (1.37 ha total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo new oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Spectator 95 · Decanter 94 · Burghound 93 · Vinous 92 · Wine Advocate 92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinks well over the next 10–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe perfumed, silky, charming Rousseau Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry, strawberry, rose petal, iris, cassis, plum, chalky mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck, goose, and game birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast squab and pigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Époisses and soft, earthy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for about an hour; serve at about 60-64°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45835495669826,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/DAFE8008-A73D-4275-92A0-F87232B96F48_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793168606"},{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-2021-clos-de-la-roche-grand-cru-750ml","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClos de la Roche is the largest Grand Cru in Morey-Saint-Denis, and one of the most distinctive in the Côte de Nuits: a wine with more structure, minerality, and earthy depth than the silkier Gevrey Grand Crus. Domaine Armand Rousseau’s holding is nearly 1.5 hectares (1.48), assembled through purchases in 1965 and 1975, about a hectare of which is in Les Fremières, and the rest in Clos de la Roche proper. That makes Rousseau the third-largest proprietor in the Grand Cru, after Ponsot and Dujac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe producer’s own description is direct: “The wines are mineral and vibrant; long, firm and very consistent.” Decanter, which says Rousseau’s Clos de la Roche is “sometimes overlooked,” calls it “a superb wine,” with “ripe plum and black cherry fruit on the palate underscored by a firm, earthy minerality,” and “wonderfully dense and long” texture. It’s a Grand Cru for people who want the Rousseau finesse with more weight and mineral grip than Charmes-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2021 earned strong scores. Vinous’s Neal Martin scored it 95 (93 to 95 in its range): “The 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is fragrant, delineated and coiled up at first, although it only takes a few swirls of the glass before it awakens. Crushed stone infuses the red fruit, and hints of oyster shells emerge with time,” and on the palate, “medium-bodied and very cohesive, with finely-chiselled tannins and just a little confit red fruit that enlivens the finish, which demonstrates more persistence than the Mazy-Chambertin. Delightful.” The Wine Advocate’s William Kelley scored it 94 (92 to 94): “Unwinding in the glass with aromas of plums, orange zest, vine smoke and loamy soil, Rousseau’s 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vibrant, with powdery tannins, bright acids and a long, mineral finish.” Burghound also scored it 94.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine-Searcher’s average across 221 critic scores and vintages is 94 out of 100. The Morey-Saint-Denis character, a darker, more mineral, earthier expression, makes it a good complement to Rousseau’s Gevrey Grand Crus (Charmes-Chambertin and Clos de Bèze) in a side-by-side tasting. It’s a wine to cellar for a decade or more, and pairs well with duck, game, truffles, and roast lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is produced by Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France. It is 100% Pinot Noir from the domaine’s 1.48-hectare holding in Clos de la Roche Grand Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis), about 1 hectare of which is in Les Fremières. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous — 95 Points (range 93–95):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is fragrant, delineated and coiled up at first, although it only takes a few swirls of the glass before it awakens. Crushed stone infuses the red fruit, and hints of oyster shells emerge with time... The palate is medium-bodied and very cohesive, with finely-chiselled tannins and just a little confit red fruit that enlivens the finish, which demonstrates more persistence than the Mazy-Chambertin. Delightful.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 94 Points (range 92–94):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Unwinding in the glass with aromas of plums, orange zest, vine smoke and loamy soil, Rousseau’s 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vibrant, with powdery tannins, bright acids and a long, mineral finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter (on the domaine’s Clos de la Roche, 2022 vintage; house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Although it is sometimes overlooked, the Clos de la Roche from Rousseau is a superb wine... it opens up with ripe plum and black cherry fruit on the palate underscored by a firm, earthy minerality. The texture is wonderfully dense and long.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau (producer notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The wines are mineral and vibrant; long, firm and very consistent.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragrant and delineated. Red fruit and plum, with orange zest, crushed stone, vine smoke, loamy earth, and hints of oyster shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied, fleshy yet vibrant, with plum, black cherry, and a touch of confit red fruit, powdery tannin, and bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, mineral, and persistent, with fine-grained tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClos de la Roche Grand Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Armand Rousseau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.48 ha (about 1 ha in Les Fremières); acquired 1965 \u0026amp; 1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVinous 95 · Wine Advocate 94 · Burghound 94 · Wine-Searcher average 94\/100 (221 scores)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA decade or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe mineral, earthy, firmer Rousseau Grand Cru from Morey-Saint-Denis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlum, black cherry, orange zest, crushed stone, vine smoke, loamy earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck, goose, and game birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, earthy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCellar for 10 years or more; if opened earlier, decant for an hour or two and serve at about 60-64°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45835503501378,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/13D1C67B-FF7E-43DC-948B-D2E5339C29CA_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793169016"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/vip-red-wine.oembed","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}