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  • 2022 Chardonnay ‘Les Turitelles’, Domaine d’AltugnacWhite Wine

    2022 Chardonnay ‘Les Turitelles’, Domaine d’Altugnac

    £1495

    Crafted solely from hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes, Domaine Altugnac Chardonnay undergoes fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks, complete with malolactic fermentation, ensuring the preservation of its freshness and varietal essence. Despite hailing from a warm region, winemakers Jean-Luc and Christian masterfully maintain acidity, tension, and vibrancy in this white wine. This particular vintage bears a striking resemblance to Chablis, boasting a pale straw hue and aromas reminiscent of lemon confit, white flowers, green apple, white peach, and yuzu. On the palate, it is bright and invigorating, enveloped by a mineral core that culminates in a lifted finish.

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  • 2020 Mâcon-Milly-Larmartine, Domaine De La BelouseWhite Wine

    2020 Mâcon-Milly-Larmartine, Domaine De La Belouse

    £1595

    A refreshing and delicately floral Mâcon with white peach and pear notes surrounding a lovely textured palate and a hint of minerality on the finish.

    The vineyard is located 300 metres above sea level in the Mâcon-Milly-Larmartine appellation, to the northwest of Mâcon. The vines have an average age of 35 to 40 years and are planted on chalky clay-limestone soil, which is renowned for producing elegant wines. The vineyard benefits from good exposure to sunlight, promoting ripening and concentration of flavour in the fruit.

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  • 2022 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Jean Baptiste JessiaumeWhite Wine

    2022 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Jean Baptiste Jessiaume

    £1995

    This Bourgogne Chardonnay is the perfect introduction to a boutique producer on the rise, Jean-Baptiste Jessiaume has delivered quality for a price that is hard to find in Burgundy today.

    Crafted from hand-harvested fruit, it was barrel-fermented and aged in a mix of large oak vats and smaller barrels, and yet the oak, even at this young stage, is not dominant.  It has great concentration with excellent refreshing natural acidity which alludes to it being made from old vines.

    In the glass, it is a shimmery gold colour with aromas apple, white peach, citrus, wildflowers and light oak spice.  The palate is textured but crystalline, creamy and citrusy, flashy but classic—in short, everything you could ask for in a Burgundy Chardonnay!   Drink now to 2027.   Match with roast chicken or rich seafood like lobster, scallops or Turbot.

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  • 2020 Petit Chablis, Louis MichelWhite Wine

    2020 Petit Chablis, Louis Michel

    £2150

    A family of winemakers since the 19th century the Michel family vineyards are planted on the first slopes to be farmed by Cistercian monks during the 11th century.

    The 25 hectares encapsulate 3 Grand Crus and 7 Premier Crus as well as Chablis and Petit Chablis terroir. Guillaume Michel runs the domaine now, 80% of the vines are farmed organically, he is strictly sustainable in the vineyards with the highest level of HVE certification. Biodiversity is vital to their work with hedgerow populations of insects and a population of bees humming through the vineyards. In the winery, the wines are vinified only in stainless steel, using natural yeasts to preserve the expression of terroir in its purest form. Without the presence of oxygen in the early stages of their development these wines take longer to express themselves in bottle, but richly reward those who wait.

    This 2020 Petit Chablis comes from a very special vineyard overlooking the Valmur and Les Clos grand crus. It will reveal floral notes of hawthorn and grape blossom. The wine is particularly lively in the mouth, with sea breezes and a delicious chalky finish.

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  • 2019 Saint-Véran, Domaine FerrandWhite Wine

    2019 Saint-Véran, Domaine Ferrand

    £2195

    This is a refreshing, complex and velvety white from Saint Véran. Ripe fruit flavours of juicy white pear combine with delicate notes of zesty lemon. Softly textured, with a harmonious balance between refreshing acidity and fruitiness, this shows great finesse on the finish.

    Saint Véran is an appellation for dry white wines made from Chardonnay, which is situated in the southern half of the Mâconnais subregion of Burgundy. The Domaine Ferrand vineyard is situated in the village of Solutré Pouilly, on eastern and southeastern facing sunny slopes at an altitude of 250 to 300 metres above sea level. The vines have an average age of 50 years, with deep root systems penetrating the layers of soil, imparting complexity to the resulting wine.

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  • 2019 Saint-Véran, Olivier RavierWhite Wine

    2019 Saint-Véran, Olivier Ravier

    £2295

    A deep golden Saint Véran with delicious notes of fresh pear combined with buttery brioche, through to a long, elegant and mineral finish.

    2019 has been cited as an outstanding vintage and one of the best in recent years. The dry, warm conditions produced low yields of impeccably balanced, concentrated wines with searing freshness and remarkable purity.

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  • 2022 Petit Chablis, Agnes and Didier DauvissatWhite Wine

    2022 Petit Chablis, Agnes and Didier Dauvissat

    £2395

    This fantastic taut, classic Petit Chablis is made by Florent Dauvissat, part of the famous Dauvissant Chablis family.  While they are the newest of the Dauvissat Domaines, their vineyards now stretch over 10 hectares, with parcels in Petit Chablis, AC Chablis village and the 1er cru Beauroy.

    In the glass, it has aromas of lemon blossom, green apple and striking oyster shell salinity. The palate is fine, and elegant, with a steely citrusy core.   This is an ideal wine for that Sunday roast chicken.

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  • Domaine de l’Aigle Chardonnay 2020 – Gerard BertrandWhite Wine

    Domaine de l’Aigle Chardonnay 2020 – Gerard Bertrand

    £2495

    A floral and aromatic Chardonnay with white peach flavours complemented by nutty, toasty tones and a lovely creamy texture. Fresh and light with mineral overtones through to an elegant finish.

    The Chardonnay vines thrive in climatic conditions similar to those of Burgundy; the vineyard experiences an oceanic climate with continental influences, frequent rain fall and wide temperature ranges. The vines are planted at a density of between 5,000 to 6,000 vines per hectare, which produce concentrated wines. The vines are trellised using espaliers to ensure optimal sunlight exposure, allowing the grapes to ripen evenly. Pruning, de-budding and thinning out of the leaves are all conducted manually and to environmentally-friendly specifications. The grapes are harvested by hand and are transported to the cellar in special bins to preserve the quality of the fruit. The vines are grown in compliance with the rules of sustainable agriculture set by Terra Vitis.

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  • 2017 Mercurey `Le Roc Blanc`, Chateau de SantenayWhite Wine

    2017 Mercurey `Le Roc Blanc`, Chateau de Santenay

    £2495

    Another cracker from Chateau de Santenay!  This wine is pale gold in colour and very expressive on the nose with aromas of bright citrus fruit and white flowers. The palate has a lovely texture from the oak ageing, with concentrated flavours of white peach and vanilla balanced with racy acidity.

    The fruit for the Mercurey ‘Le Roc Blanc’ comes from Chateau de Santenay’s 72 hectares of vines planted across the Mercurey appellation. The soils are rich in clay, with limestone still very evident alongside some areas of marl. These characteristics give the white wines of Mercurey a strong structure and a beautiful texture

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  • 2015 Saint Veran, Domaine PaquetWhite Wine

    2015 Saint Veran, Domaine Paquet

    £2500

    Set on a hill overlooking the little town of Fuissé, Jean-Paul Paquet, his wife Monique and their son Yannick make wines with tremendous character which benefits from barrel ageing, which accentuates rather than dominates the wines’ natural intensity of pure fruit.

    The 2015 has light mineral and citrus aromas with a dry and medium-bodied palate that has a pleasing balance of roundness and fresh citrus flavours. Gentle oak notes add complexity and richness to the palate as do the 5 years it has had in bottle.

    Great as an aperitif or with freshwater fish and creamy chicken dishes.

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  • 2020 Domaine Gauby`Calcinaires` Blanc IGP Cotes CatalanesWhite Wine

    2020 Domaine Gauby`Calcinaires` Blanc IGP Cotes Catalanes

    £2595

    Domaine Gauby is located close to the small town of Calce in the Roussillon. Now run by Gérard Gauby, his wife Ghislaine and their son Lionel, who is responsible for the winemaking, the domaine has gained a reputation for making wines of exemplary freshness in a hot climate.

    This 2020 `Calcinaires` Blanc has a fresh nose with delicate aromas of white flowers and notes of peach and quince. The palate is expressive with layers of citrus and stone fruit. A bright acidity is underpinned by a long mineral finish.

    This blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Macabeu, and 10% Vermentino is sourced from a mixture of old and young vines planted on clay loam and limestone. The Chardonnay vines are average 45 years old and the Macabeu 80 years old, which gives the grapes great concentration. The Roussillon has incredibly diverse soils which, combined with the multiple aspects from the rolling hills, has given Gérard Gauby the freedom to experiment and maximise the potential of each grape variety.

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  • 2019 Petit Chablis, Domaine Jean GoulleyWhite Wine

    2019 Petit Chablis, Domaine Jean Goulley

    £2600

    Domaine Jean Goulley was formed in 1986 by Jean Goulley and is now run by his granddaughter Maud. The Domaine is well regarded for their mineral style of Chablis’s that have a purity and vivacity that pays homage to the Chablis of the past.

     In the glass, this 2019 Petit Chablis is vivacious with aromas of peach, apricot and ripe nectarine.  The palate is crisp and mineral with the aromas translating to the palate flavour.  The finish is the typical of the Goulley style – mouthwatering.

    Maud and her family believe in the ethos of organic farming along with that of minimal intervention; all of their vineyards are farmed organically. The vineyard is situated on the left bank of the River Sereine, where the vines are planted with an easterly orientation at an average altitude of 210 metres. The double Guyot trained vines are between 25 to 30 years old and are grown in Kimmeridgian soils, which are rich in clay and limestone with fossilised seashells. There is also the presence of Cailloux, large pebbles which help to promote ripening by absorbing the heat of the day and then radiating it at night. The vines are planted to a density of 5,700 vines per hectare and yields are kept to a maximum of 60 hectolitres per hectare. At Domaine Jean Goulley, they believe in highlighting terroir and produce their wines in an unoaked style, allowing them to reveal the purity, minerality and vitality of the soil.

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  • 2020 Petit Chablis, Domaine Jean GoulleyWhite Wine

    2020 Petit Chablis, Domaine Jean Goulley

    £2600

    Domaine Jean Goulley was formed in 1986 by Jean Goulley and is now run by his granddaughter Maud. The Domaine is well regarded for their mineral style of Chablis’s that have a purity and vivacity that pays homage to the Chablis of the past.

    2020 is a very fine vintage which is not easy to compare to other years. Although the grapes ripened very early in the year, the dry weather and absence of heat spikes meant that grape quality and health was exceptional.   It has been described as ‘a very classic vintage’ and very different from 2018 and 2019.   Many producers have described it as the best since 2014!

    In the glass, this 2020 Petit Chablis is clean, fresh and appealing, with ripe crunchy green apple fruit and crisp acid keeping everything vibrant. An early drinking Petit Chablis that  will give a lot of pleasure over the next 3-5 years.

    Maud and her family believe in the ethos of organic farming along with that of minimal intervention; all of their vineyards are farmed organically. The vineyard is situated on the left bank of the River Sereine, where the vines are planted with an easterly orientation at an average altitude of 210 metres. The double Guyot trained vines are between 25 to 30 years old and are grown in Kimmeridgian soils, which are rich in clay and limestone with fossilised seashells. There is also the presence of Cailloux, large pebbles which help to promote ripening by absorbing the heat of the day and then radiating it at night. The vines are planted to a density of 5,700 vines per hectare and yields are kept to a maximum of 60 hectolitres per hectare. At Domaine Jean Goulley, they believe in highlighting terroir and produce their wines in an unoaked style, allowing them to reveal the purity, minerality and vitality of the soil.

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  • 2022 Chablis, Thomas LabilleWhite Wine

    2022 Chablis, Thomas Labille

    £2750

    Thomas Labille is an accomplished winemaker based in the heart of Chablis

    His 2022 Chablis shows all the hallmarks of classic Chablis, with lively citrus fruits layered with mineral overtones. Crisp, and bone dry with a lovely supple texture through to a bright, fresh finish.

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  • 2020 Saint-Veran Les Terres Noires, Domaine Des Deux RochesWhite Wine

    2020 Saint-Veran Les Terres Noires, Domaine Des Deux Roches

    £2795

    Domaine des Deux Roches translates as ‘Estate of the Two Rocks’, a reference to the position of this wine estate between the two distinctive, rocky escarpments of Solutre and Vergisson, in the Maconnais area of southern Burgundy. Owners of the Domaine, Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray make this great Saint-Veran, a white that beats many Burgundies for sheer deliciousness.

    Terres Noires is a single vineyard on the south side of the landmark rock of Solutré, where limestone soils mix with black decomposed rock. One-third of this Chardonnay is matured in oak barrels for four months and it is this careful use of oak that is key to the style. It has a lovely forward and expressive peachy fruit style. A medium oaked chardonnay with lemon and butter and a touch of honeysuckle on the nose. Soft and creamy with plenty of body and texture.

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