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Consistently one of the gems of the Southern Rhone, ‘Les Hauts de Julien’ has a slightly Northern Rhone-like style. Beautiful deep ruby-red colour with purple undertones. The nose reveals a seductive aromatic bouquet with notes of black fruit and graphite. Powerful and silky on the palate, this wine offers round, soft tannins with very concentrated aromas of very ripe fruit, liquorice and amaretto, mixed with floral and marshmallow notes. The mouth has a long finsih with aromatic persistence.

Jeb Dunnuck: 93-95Pts

Crafted from organically-grown grapes

Tim Atkin: 95Pts; Robert Parker: 93Pts; Wine Spectator: 92Pts; James Suckling: 92Pts

‘Buio Buio’ is is deep ruby red in color withcherry highlights. There are complex aromas of red berry fruit and blossoms, balsamic notes, and hints of spices and new oak on the nose. It is rich, full-bodied and well-balanced on the palate with elegant tannins and a long, lingering finish. Pairs well with first courses of game, red meat stews, and aged cheeses.

Wine Enthusiast: 91Pts; Decanter: 90Pts

Crafted from organically-grown grapes

The wine has plenty of zip with lemon/lime skins, straw and floral hints in the nose. Vibrant yellow colour with restrained aromas of citrus, apple and flint. It is precise and layered with clean, driving acidity, elegance and finesse.  Great with smoked salmon, shellfish, grilled fish, vegetable dishes or goats' cheese.

The Camus Cognac Cuvee 3.140 Masterpiece Collection is a strictly limited edition of 950 numbered Baccarat crystal decanters.

1 bottle available only: No. 674/950

Bright ruby color. Fragrances of rose petal mixed with aromas of ripe strawberry and strawberry jam on a hint of vanilla. Well-balanced and complex. Dense and crunchy texture. Well-crafted tannins. Long and generous finish.   Enjoy with red or white meat, poulty and local cheeses (Citeaux, Langres, Epoisses, Brillat-Savarin).

Soil : Chalk, marl and limestone.

Site : The Premiers Crus vineyards of Domaine Chanson are aged in casks in the Bastion cellars. This cuvée is a blend of grapes sourced from selected plots among the Premiers Crus of the domaine located on the hill of Beaune.

The Vintage 2022 : After a winter characterized by marked variations in temperature between January and February, spring started with mild temperatures. A sequence of cold weather in April was followed by warm temperatures in May but the lack of water was very noticeable and could not be compensated by the rainy storms of June. Summer was marked by several and long heat waves and the storms of the end of August were most welcome. The harvest at Chanson started on August 30 with a team of 100 persons and ended on September 13. 2022 vintage was quite generous both in volume and quality and the white wines are well-balanced, precise and refreshing.

Tasting : Pale gold colour. Floral fragrances mixed with aromas of exotic and pale fleshed fruit. Beautiful minerality. Well-balanced and complex. Precise and deep texture. Elegant oak note. Beautiful fruit expression. Long and refreshing finish with delicate spicy notes.

Food pairing : Seafood, fish, white meat and some goat cheeses.

An intense and brilliant gold with delicate bubbles.  Aromas of toasted bread, mild tobacco and hazelnut followed by notes of dried flowers with a hint of eucalyptus, characteristic of Pinots from Aÿ.  Notes of candied citrus fruits, typical from the Côte des Blancs but creating the surprise in a vintage as warm as 2015. The tasting continues with notes of cocoa and dried fruits. All tasting long, beautiful bitters structure the wine which shows a great length. A subtle balance between freshness, complexity and generosity.

2015 vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 95Pts; Robert Parker: 94Pts; Falstaff Magazin: 92Pts

Soil : Clay and limestone

Site : Chanson owns a vineyard of 5.4 hectares in premier Cru "Les Vergelesses". The plot is located in a hollow at the bottom of the hill of Corton and its clay and limestone soil combination gives wines with a specific structure.

The Vintage 2022 : After a winter characterized by marked variations in temperature between January and February, spring started with mild temperatures. A sequence of cold weather in April was followed by warm temperatures in May but the lack of water was very noticeable and could not be compensated by the rainy storms of June. Summer was marked by several and long heat waves and the storms of the end of August were most welcome. The harvest at Chanson started on August 30 with a team of 100 persons and ended on September 13. 2022 vintage was quite generous both in volume and quality and the red wines are generous and well-balanced with an outstanding crunchy fruit.

Tasting : Dark purple color. Intense aromas of ripe dark fruit (black cherries and blackberries) mixed with spices and toasted notes. Complex and well-balanced. Deep, dense and tight texture. Solid tannic structure. Refined oak note. Long and generous aftertaste.

Food pairing : Enjoy with grilled steack (entrecôte), game, stuffed meat, and all the local cheeses (Brillat-Savarin, Epoisses, Citeaux, Langres).

Decades since first release, this trusted everyday range of wines is best enjoyed with family and friends. The Shiraz was harvested in the cool of the early morning, following a short period of skin contact before being pressed to achieve the delicate pale colour.

Pale salmon pink in colour with suggestions of rose petal, wild strawberry and crisp red apples. A succulent palate with a smattering of sweetness and underlying acidity providing symmetry to the mouthfeel and life of this wine. Enjoy a glass while relaxing by the pool or in the garden, with a selection of afternoon appetizers. Or an ideal accompaniment to a Niçoise Salad or Vegetable Terrine.

Their Reserve Chardonnay is a fruit-driven and zesty offering that has a medium lemony hue. Attractive aromas of fresh apples, citrus, vanilla and butter circle the nose while the dry, medium – bodied palate overflows with flavours of melon, oak spice and pear balanced by subtle oak notes. The wine ends in a crisp medium finish. Pair it with chicken and creamy fish dishes.

This Single Vineyard wine is a blockbuster in the making. L’Argnée shows a beautiful colour of an intense and deep red with purple reflections. The nose offers a superb aromatic expression combining fruity notes of fresh blackberries and aromas of black truffle. The palate is complex, smooth and round, with particularly silky tannins and powerful aromas of cocoa and ripe black fruit, typical of Gigondas.

Jeb Dunnuck: 96+Pts; James Suckling: 94Pts

Crafted from organically-grown grapes

The complex and harmonious combination of aromas of this elegant, noble wine elevate it to truly world-class status. Beautiful golden yellow in colour. Very intense, complex aroma with notes of fruit (citrus and peach compote) over a very fine background of vanilla. Oily and very big on the palate with superb acidity, pleasantly expressing the fruity notes of the aroma.

James Suckling: 94Pts, Wine Enthusiast: 94Pts; Guia Penin: 94Pts; Tim Atkin: 93Pts

Delicate colour takes centre stage with a luminous pale salmon pink, enlivened by shades of orange. Mumm Cordon Rose has intense fruit aromas – fresh strawberries, cherries and redcurrants – with a swirling undercurrent of vanilla and caramel. Lively, energetic and perfectly dry in the attack, revealing hints of summer fruits yet with an unexpected arrow of precision running right through to the long savoury finish.

Wine Spectator: 91Pts; James Suckling: 91Pts

On the palate, Legado Carmenere Reserva delivers layers of dark plum, black cherry, and subtle hints of green pepper, framed by refined tannins and a gentle touch of oak. Its medium to full body, silky texture, and lingering finish make it versatile at the table, pairing beautifully with roasted meats, hearty stews, and mature cheeses. This wine exemplifies De Martino’s dedication to producing wines that honor tradition while embracing modern winemaking finesse.

Spier Estate’s flagship wine comes from west and northwest-facing slopes of the Helderberg is the place where all the vines were grown, and all within a 10km radius, and produce only 6,000 bottles yearly. Decomposed granite soils retain water well, allowing for slow ripening and heightened mineral complexity. The area benefits from the cooling effect of the nearby Atlantic.

The balance, and the refined elegance of this blend, with its long finish, is the result of a growing season that goes down in my books as textbook perfect. A properly wet winter, some spring rain and a dry, mild summer allowed for longer hang-time, followed by quick picking.

Grapes are handpicked, De-stemming and hand-selecting all adds to a great taste, in the end. Every detail is crucial. The components were mostly fermented in small 600L roller fermenters for quite a long time on the skins, giving it time to settle and come into its own. Malolactic fermentation was done in barrel – a period of about 24 months on the lees in barrels. The difference grapes are then tasted, blended and sent back into the barrel for 4 to 5 months, before racking and bottling. This wine will show best at 10 years after harvest, and will complement rich red meat dishes like ribeye, beef roasts and smoky barbeque fillet steaks.

There’s superb balance between sugar and natural acidity. With all the grapes being of Helderberg origin, we were able to achieve consistency in style. Cabernet Sauvignon was everything we wanted it to be – and more – so we gave it dominance in the blend. Adding Cabernet Franc from a younger vintage in the final blend contributes a freshness and element of surprise.

Tim Atkin: 92Pts