Burgundy 2019 En Primeur

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Pinot Noir grapes from 50 year old vines and clay-limestone terroir. Strict sorting by hand on 2 tables, one of which is vibrating. 

*ALL PRICES IN BOND*   The Ladoix 1er Cru la Corvee Rouge contains 25% whole cluster fruit and matured in 25% new oak. It has a pleasant dark cherry and cranberry-scented bouquet with a touch of damp earthiness coming through.

*ALL PRICES IN BOND* A fully seductive and charming wine.

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A sensual, elegant and classy wine. A powerful nose made of black fruits, enhanced by floral notes. The mouth is deep, mineral and has well matured tannins.

*ALL PRICES IN BOND* The mouth is very rich with elegant and velvety tannins and has good length.

*ALL PRICES IN BOND*  35 year old vines of pinot noir grapes on clay-limestone terroir.  14 months maturation in french oak barrels, 30% of which are new. 

A fleshy and crunchy mouth, with a red fruits expression that leaves a fresh sensation. Silky tannins.

*ALL PRICES IN BOND* A fruity and straight forward wine with supple and round tannins. To drink relatively young.

42 year old vines, clay-limestone terroir. Stalking, cold maceration for 3 - 5 days. Total fermentation on skins 16 - 18 days. 14 months in french oak barrels, 30% of which are new.

*ALL PRICES IN BOND*  Pommard 1er Cru Les Croix Noires, one of the smallest premier crus of the appellation on fine grey clay soils, includes 10% whole-cluster fruit. It has a slightly more tertiary-driven bouquet than Anne Parent’s other cuvées, just a hint of brine underneath the carapace of blackberry and wild cherries.

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It is comprised of 70% village Pommard from 70+ year old vines on the good side of the road. Another 20% of the blend is 1er Cru Ladoix, and the last 10% from Pommard 1er Cru Noizons. 

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42 year old vines of pinot noir and clay-limestone terroir. 16 - 18 months of maturing  in french oak with 50% of the barrels new. 

*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 25 year old vines of chardonnay grapes in clay-limestone terroir. Maturing in french oak barrel, 30% of which are new. A rare Chardonnay appellation which is to be served young.

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23 year old vines and clay-limestone terroir. Pressing of full grapes, malolactic and alcoholic fermentation in french oak barrels. Light stirring of the lees. 14-16 months maturing on the lees.

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A charming and seductive wine, gorgeous in the mouth, fresh and fruity with an aromaticexpression. To be drunk young.

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BOURGOGNE  " Aligoté " 

Average age of the vine : 14 years old.

Situation : Meursault. Bottom of the slope.

Soil / Underground : Chalky-clay. Deep underground

Cultivation : Ploughed. No weedkiller or chemical fertilizer used.

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From three plots with soils shading from white to red. Red fruit  offset by soft persistent tannins which melt as the wine drives to an energetic fresh finish.

Average age of the vines : 25 years old.

Situation : 5 plots. Top and bottom of the slope. South/east.

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Hautes Côtes should be taken seriously. This wine has all the definition, purity and finesse of a much classier vineyard lower down. There is a complex interplay of fresh bright red fruit, silky tannin and gentle salinity, and it is harmonious to the end.

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Average age of the vines : 50 years old.

Situation : 4 plots. Bottom of the slope. South/east.

Soil / Underground : Chalky-Clay. Deep soil.

Cultivation : Ploughed. No weedkillers used.  No chemical fertilizers used.

Ageing : 20 months in oak barrels. 30 % new oak.

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Succulent red fruit, smooth tannins (due to the clay) and finesse, salinity and length from the limestone. Nicely precise.

Average age of the vine : 18 years old.

Situation : Middle slope. South/east.

Soil / Underground : Chalky-clay. Rock chalk underground.

*ALL PRICES IN BOND*  Previous Vintages have scored 5 Stars by Jasper Morris on Inside Burgundy

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A blast of pure black cherry fruit is tinged with spice, the tannin is supple and there is a long fresh energetic finish.

Average age of the vine : 30 years old.

Situation : Commune of Volnay. At the foot of the hilside. South/east 

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Densely woven, silky and concentrated, with great depth, perfumed red fruit and discrete fine tannins all clearly outlined by the vibrant energy running through it.

Average age of the vine : 10 years old.

Situation : Slope. South/east.

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Average age of the vine : 30 years old.

Situation : 3 plots. Top of the slope. East.

Soil / Underground : Chalky-clay. Shallow soil. Rocky underground.

Cultivation : Ploughed. No weedkillers or chemical fertilizers used.

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Made from two separate parcels: the lower one with reddish soils, the higher with paler ones. Chênes is a windy site, giving freshness and precision to brighten and balance the rich fruit. The tannins are melting and elegant, and there is a sappy dark mineral core.

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The silky appeal of Volnay, with its fine pure red fruit, but also the power of Pommard in the form of rich black tannins. A very long elegant juicy finish.

Average age of the vines : 39 years old

Situation : Middle of the slope. South/east.

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Floral and elegant. Very fine tannins with plenty of energy. 

Average age of the vine : Half is 70 years old. Half is 30 years old.

Situation : Middle of the slope. South/east.

Soil / Underground : Chalky-clay. Very little earth, alot of rock.