Products tagged with Burgundy

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.

Flinty minerality, with white flower and touches of bright citrus zest. Malo is not blocked, but this is still classic Aligoté through and through. Aging occurs for 8-10 months in stainless steel. Like all wines from the domaine, production is tiny.

The name of this wine translates to “I love you, but I’m thirsty”. We can all relate. A lovely easy drinking gamay with characteristic bright juicy fruits and a touch of mineral. Chasselay is certified organic, and practices some biodynamic-leaning treatm

Simple Bourgogne Blanc? Not really… the fruit comes from vineyards in St. Aubin (just outside of Puligny-Montrachet), and from Côte Chalonnaise in the south. Luscious, rich Chardonnay with notes of deep melon, savory golden fruit and just a touch of wonde

Jean-Marie Fourrier is truly one of the finest vignerons in Gevrey-Chambertin. Even his village level wines such as this are single vineyard bottlings, a rarity in Burgundy. Aux Echezeaux borders a Grand Cru vineyard, making this a great value (yes, reall

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

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

This village level offering punches way above it’s weight class, with hints of truffle and lavender, fruit more generous than Jérome’s wines from Nuits-Saint-George, and tannins of a finer structure. 10% new oak helps hold everything in place.

Jérome’s basic red wine is sourced from a few parcels around the villages of Nuits and Prémeaux and spends 18-24 months in neutral barrel. An elegant wine, featuring the classic dark fruit of Nuits-Saint-George, with good structure and balance.

Lively and mineral-driven, balanced by a depth and richness from the inclusion of Pinot Noir. Domaine Gouffier works with a single cooper to match the perfect barrels to their wines. This attention to detail is indicative of both the estate’s approach, an

The Deschamps estate is one of only a handful in Chablis to be producing organic wines. Indeed, Georges considers organics to be a way of living, not just a certification. This is a classic Chablis; bright, fresh, and mineral driven. 12 months on the lees

Les Chaumes is situated just south of the famed La Tâche Grand Cru vineyard. Jérôme looks after a tiny 4//10ths of a hectare in this excellent Premiere Cru site. 2005 was a ripe, robust year, making for Burgundies that age particularly well.