Traditional Beaujolais vinification: whole uncrushed bunches of grapes are put into vats allowing intracellular fermentation to begin inside each grape. A long maceration period (8 days) is used to extract fruit flavors and structure. After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation takes place in the tank. Red cherry colors with purple hues. Aromatic...
Bouchard Volnay Tallepieds 2005
This is relatively toasty and very ripe, indeed to the point of where there are notes of deep plum, mocha, black berry and subtle spice hints that lead to intensely mineral and highly complex and nuanced flavors that benefit from a distinct sense of lift and detail because of the almost...
Chanson Beaune Bastion Rouge 1er Cru 2005
Harvest took place in the early days of September after a dry and very hot summer after a superb growing season - long and cold winter followed by a rainy and humid spring. Exceptional weather conditions for an exceptional vintage. Full maturation of the grapes and good concentration. Aging in oak...
Chanson Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010
The weather at the start of summer was quite demanding. However, the sun appeared at the end of August and continued throughout September. The harvest commenced in mid-September in perfect conditions. Tasting : Bright red colour with purple nuances. Intense aromas of raspberry and violets with a hint of pepper. Concentrated...
The weather at the start of summer was quite demanding. However, the sun appeared at the end of August and continued throughout September. The harvest commenced in mid-September in perfect conditions. Careful selection of grapes in the vineyard and winery have produced beautiful white wines with fantastic acidity. Pale gold colour....
Pretty flavors of almond paste, grilled hazelnut and lotus flowers. The overall impression is of lightness, harmony and elegance. The wine reflects: the mineral and lively quality of Chablis; the delicate aromas of Rully; the richness and roundness of Meursault; the seduction and elegance of Puligny Montrachet.
Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Villages Flower Label 2009
Beaujolais-Villages takes its name from a certain number of wine-making villages in the Beaujolais production area 38 to be precise that have long stood out for the superior quality of their wines. By superior” is meant greater aromatic complexity, greater concentration and greater reliability. This delicious red wine marks a sort...
Georges DuBoeuf Macon Villages Blanc
A bright golden color, this Macon-Villages reveals elegant, fresh aromas dominated by white blossom (honeysuckle and acacia) with a scent of honey and lime blossom on the finish. The palate confirms this delightful bouquet, offering fruit, elegance, finesse and distinction.
Georges DuBoeuf Morgon Cuvee Jean Descombes 2010
Jean Ernest Descombes was a very popular figure in the Beaujolais, a jolly character, always ready for a celebration. He had managed to set up one of the finest Morgon estates and promoted the Cru with great enthusiasm for thirty years. His welcoming cellars were visited by a large number of...
Georges DuBoeuf Pouilly Fuisse
This wine is a fine example of its type, round, fleshy, full-bodied and hearty with powerful white blossom and almond aromas and dried fruit flavors with a subtle hint of figs. A great. Age worthy.
Jean Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Quintessence 2008
Jean-Marc Brocard has selected his best Chablis Premier Cru to reveal the different quintessence that we can find in Chablis vineyard, aroud Serein river : minerality on the left bank, sensuality in the down-river and power on the right bank. Straight-forward wine-making allows the wines to express fully the nature of...
Louis Jadot Beaujoulais Villages 2010
Strong red purple color. Fresh red fruits on the nose with a hint of dark cherry. Slightly spicy with a touch of grey pepper, liquorice and a touch of rose flower. The whole wine a very well balance with a nice acidity and the tannins presence on the finish invites food...
Louis Jadot Pommard Clos de la Commaraine 2005
The commune of Pommard lies on a slope descending from Beaune, to the north, to Volnay, to the south. Of Pommard's 832 acres of vineyards, 309 are ranked premier cru over 24 climats. These all lie directly above and below the village of Pommard, situated in mid-slope, and produce only red...
Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 2010
The communes comprising the appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé lie in the south-central part of the Mâconnais district about twenty miles to the west of the village of Mâcon, and are clustered in a roughly contiguous area of about 1,400 acres; they are Pouilly, Fuissé, Solutré, Chaintré and Vergisson. Prior to the official...
Mischief & Mayhem Volnay Vieilles Vignes 2006
Bright ruby red, fading to a pale pink rim. Lovely pure nose of ripe red fruits, red cherry, redcurrants and plum with hints of rose petal, leather and bilberry. Good weight and texture, round and full with plenty of supple, nicely integrated tannins and a lovely, fresh, soft acidic structure. Blood...
