Products tagged with Burgundy

The blend for Hérisson keeps changing, but the juice remains just as good, if not better. A portion of Pinot adds some depth and classical Burgundian elegance to the spritely Gamay. Still light on it’s feet, with juicy red berries, beautiful acidity, and

Jean-Claude Thévenet really built this domaine with his impeccable vineyard work and delicate winemaking. His 3 sons now work it in the same manner. This wine is made from 25 year old Chardonnay vines – lean, crisp and bone dry, but with fresh floral and

Values such as this are getting nearly impossible to find in Burgundy. A young and fruit-forward style; delicate and restrained, reminiscent of Volnay, the appellation in which the domain is located. The grapes for this entry level bottling are sourced fr

The vineyard for this entry level red is just barely too far south to be labeled Volnay. That means incredible value. You’ll find Volnay’s signature silkiness here, supported by a mineral backbone and ethereal purple fruits. A subtle wine that will seduce

This appellation is one of only two that permit anything other than Pinot for the reds. (that’s not 100% true, but it’s complicated…) Designed for everyday drinking, it’s fresh and lively. Red fruited, with a balance of spice and acid. Not only is this es

Les Charbonnieres is a lieu-dit of old vines nearly 90 years of age. True to form, there is a deeper concentration of dark-fleshed fruit, with spice and earth. Like all the village-level wines from this estate, it sees 10% new oak.

This village level offering is a reminder of why Burgundies are such celebrated wines: subtlety, structure, elegance…wild cherries, granitic mineral, and a hint of high-toned spice. The tannins will integrate as the wine breathes; patience and a healthy d

This wine is essentially a declassified Mersault. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it’s another stunning value, especially as Burgundy prices continue to soar. Rich and ebullient stone fruits, a clean mineral, and touches of freshly churned b

Les Charbonnieres is a lieu-dit of old vines nearly 90 years of age. True to form, there is a deeper concentration of dark-fleshed fruit, with spice and earth. Like all the village-level wines from this estate, it sees 10% new oak.

The Premiere Cru and Grand Cru wines of Chézeaux see a modest 30% new oak and are otherwise crafted in the same way as all the estate’s humbler offerings. Savory and brooding, with deep fruit, spice, and a balance of elegance and power. Quintessential Nui

A classic Beaune white; there’s a tasteful balance of weight and freshness, featuring subtle buttery richness, clean mineral, and typical peach and nectarine fruit. Located in Mersault, Christian founded the domaine in 1974; it’s currently run by his son

A beautiful rendition of this increasingly rare appellation. Malo and oak raising lead to a richer style of wine not often found this far north. Beautiful ripe peach fruit, white flowers, and an acid structure still powerful after several years spent in b