{"title":"Large Format","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-solitude-chateauneuf-du-pape-vin-de-la-solitude-rhone-france-2021-1-5l","title":"Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Vin de la Solitude', Rhone, France 2021  1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorent Lancon is the 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation of his family to make wine at Solitude. They are located in the best part of CDP, the La Crau peninsula. He is a descendant of the 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003ecentury Barberini family of Rome, and has a Pope and two Cardinals on his family tree. They were also the first family to bottle and label a Chateauneuf du Pape in the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003ecentury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis wine is a tribute to our ancestor Paul Martin, who was one of the first French Vignerons to sell his wine in bottles in the 18th century under the name “Vin de la Solitude”. We have reissued the four original labels of « Vin de la Solitude » for this wine. This wine is elaborated in the state of wine art in the 18th century. Our researches showed that the blends were very different, where Grenache grape variety did not use to dominate. The wines were made of a large number of co-fermented grape varieties. 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All of the 13 permitted grape varieties are grown in these vineyards, although Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah are the most important in terms of production. Picking is spread out to ensure maximum quality, and green harvests and strict berry selection ensures a low yield. Clos des Papes takes its name from one of its plots located near \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe ruins of the 14th Century Papal castle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape showed brilliantly and is certainly one of the stars in the vintage. 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It reminds me slightly of the 2012, possibly the 2006, and while it already offers pleasure, it will evolve for 20+ years in cold cellars.\" Jeb Dunnuck 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"1.5","offer_id":45053289791674,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6227.jpg?v=1755171845"},{"product_id":"giuseppe-mascarello-e-figlio-monprivato-barolo-docg-italy-1-5l-2019","title":"Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince time immemorial Nebbiolo has been the most highly-prized vine and the wine-growing emblem of Alba and the Langa, and when it is matched with a great wine-making terroir it is capable of expressing itself at sublime levels in wines of remarkable personality, intense bouquet, great smooth tannins, and outstanding possibilities of evolution and resistance over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe members of the Giuseppe Mascarello family have been growing wines for more than a century and a half, first as farmers running the Manescotto estate in the village of La Morra for the marchesa Giulia Colbert Faletti di Barolo, and then on their own property since the late 1800s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Compared to the 2018, the 2019 Barolo Monprivato offers a more powerful nose with more nervous energy in its notes of licorice, raspberry liqueur, rosemary, and sweet earth. 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For many years, the majority of growers in Cornas sold their fruit to négociants, but in the mid-1950s Auguste Clape became one of the first to bottle his own wine, which eventually paved the way for the entire appellation. Without pretense or fanfare, Auguste sought to reveal the greatness of a then little-known terroir in which he saw the highest potential. If today, collectors and sommeliers seek the wines of Cornas for their cellars, it’s thanks to Auguste’s vision and Kermit’s keen palate in choosing to import the wines when they were unknown. Auguste’s commitment to bettering his family’s wines endured until his passing in 2018 at the age of 93. Auguste was joined at the domaine by his son, Pierre-Marie, in 1988, and today his grandson, Olivier, carries on the legacy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eFrom their lineup of Syrahs, you’ll taste the vibrant Vin des Amis and stately Côtes du Rhône, both featuring vineyards just outside the Cornas AOC and ready for immediate enjoyment. Conversely, their Cornas bottlings are capable of tremendous longevity in the cellar, although Kermit Lynch also encourages trying them when their youthful vigor is on display, and to get a sense of the evolution to come. For a taste of the old-style Syrah from the rugged, vertical slopes of this tiny northern Rhône appellation, Clape is the best place to start. 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The winery's history dates back to 1978 when Randy and Lori Dunn purchased a 14-acre parcel in Angwin planted to 5 acres of Cabernet vines. At the time, Randy was working full-time as a winemaker in Rutherford. In the evenings and on weekends, Randy, Lori, and a young Mike Dunn tended the vines. Later that same year, Randy agreed to both farm and buy the fruit from Harry Frank's adjoining property along with an additional 3 tons from the Beatty Ranch. And from that, the inaugural vintage of Dunn Vineyards Cabernet was launched in 1979!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dunn wines have an amazing track record for aging. 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Soils that complement each other and the same viticultural practices used at Vega Sicilia produce wines with a firm structure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 vintage was drier than others right up to the harvest. The grapes were very healthy, but the heavy rains in September marked the vintage and diluted the fruit. We had to wait for the grapes to re-concentrate before harvesting, but the resulting wines were more vertical, balanced and fresh. We were able to extract more because the skins were highly polymerised, allowing us to increase the proportion of American oak by 4%.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe use of concrete helped us to improve the verticality and freshness of the wines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCovid made 2020 a challenging vintage, but the wines are delicate, deep and spicy. 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It's a subtle and elegant Alión, not as dense as some other vintages, but with nice balance and very elegant tannins.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 95\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Road Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053562257594,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_63172.jpg?v=1755176857"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-cerretta-barolo-docg-italy-2020-1-5l","title":"Giacomo Conterno 'Cerretta', Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 45 years, until his death in 2004, Giovanni Conterno forged a reputation as perhaps the greatest of all Barolo producers, irrespective of style. The wines he made were the quintessence of “traditional” Barolo: rich, powerful, massively structured, and capable of long development in bottle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni left the world many great vintages of Barolo, including 1964, 1971, 1978, 1985, 1990, 1996, 1999 and 2001. But possibly his greatest legacy was to hand over his important work to his gifted son Roberto. A brilliant winemaker in his own right, Roberto not only shares his father’s gifts but is equally determined to uphold his family’s traditions. He could have followed other young Langhe winemakers into modernism, but he never will. In his words, the wines of Giacomo Conterno will always belong to the generations that came before him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eShowing muscle and brawn, the Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Cerretta stands apart thanks to its richer texture. There is more stuffing and volume in this expression from Serralunga d'Alba with layers of dark fruit, rusty nail and bitter orange marmalade (with highlights of sweetness and sourness). In the case of the Cerretta, you get an extra layer of intensity that is delivered alongside beautiful velvety tannins. That feeling reminds me of the soft skin on animal antlers. The 2020 vintage will be remembered for elegance, and 2019 is noted for its heftier structure. Roberto Conterno says that the upcoming 2021 vintage is a mix of both.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 97\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous 96\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053564518586,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_63112.jpg?v=1755176921"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-arione-barolo-docg-italy-2020-1-5l","title":"Giacomo Conterno Arione, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 45 years, until his death in 2004, Giovanni Conterno forged a reputation as perhaps the greatest of all Barolo producers, irrespective of style. The wines he made were the quintessence of “traditional” Barolo: rich, powerful, massively structured, and capable of long development in bottle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni left the world many great vintages of Barolo, including 1964, 1971, 1978, 1985, 1990, 1996, 1999 and 2001. But possibly his greatest legacy was to hand over his important work to his gifted son Roberto. A brilliant winemaker in his own right, Roberto not only shares his father’s gifts but is equally determined to uphold his family’s traditions. He could have followed other young Langhe winemakers into modernism, but he never will. In his words, the wines of Giacomo Conterno will always belong to the generations that came before him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe fifth vintage of this wine (the vineyard was purchased in 2015) and tasted from barrel, the 2020 Barolo Arione pours a jeweled ruby hue, the 2020 Barolo Arione expresses freshness and great clarity in its notes of apricot, pristine cherry, and crushed stones. This medium-bodied red is long on the palate and has a great finish, with fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and outstanding balance. It is already showing gorgeous depth and complexity.\" Jeb Dunnuck 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Arione strikes on the darker and more saturated side of the Nebbiolo spectrum. This vineyard site in Serralunga d'Alba reveals dark fruit and scorched earth, but those baritone aromas are given lift by a brilliant pop of sweet red cherry. The 2020 vintage is actually less intense and concentrated compared to past releases, and you can count on this wine for a special touch of elegance. It closes with a silky and very precise sense of structure. Winemaking is the same for most of the estate wines. The Arione saw three weeks of skin maceration with submerged cap, a few punch-downs, pump-overs and délestage. Cap management has been the same at this estate for 20 or 30 years. The results offer pretty fruit succulence with impressively glossy tannins.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 96\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 1.06383%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 98.93617%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Barolo Arione is a wine of extreme delicacy and finesse. Lavender, sage, mint, cedar and rose petal are some of the many notes that lift from the palate. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2020 impresses with its inner sweetness and sublime balance.\" Vinous 97\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053565239482,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_63122.jpg?v=1755176938"},{"product_id":"case-basse-di-gianfranco-soldera-toscana-igt-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy-2020-1-5l","title":"Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Toscana IGT - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGianfranco Soldera is an icon—often mentioned in the same breath with the likes of Romano Dal Forno, Giovanni Conterno and Bruno Giacosa.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHe helped pioneer Brunello’s “new wave,” founding his Case Basse estate in 1972. By the early 1980’s his intensely concentrated, yet highly aromatic, Brunellos were already turning heads; yet, production of just a few hundred bottles kept the lid on his reputation until the stakes were raised with his 1990’s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eCase Basse is an estate covering over 23 hectares, in southwestern Montalcino, the vine-growing area par excellence for the Sangiovese variety. The history of the \u003cstrong\u003eSoldera Case Basse\u003c\/strong\u003e winery began in the early 1970s. Natural wine growing at Case Basse is carried out within a varied and complex ecosystem, where the work is done completely by hand, from the vineyard to the cellar. The result is a very high-quality wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDue to the small production of all of these wines, combined with their devoted following, Soldera Brunello’s are among the most sought-after, and difficult-to-find, wines of Italy. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTasted from a 65-hectoliter cask, the 2020 Sangiovese is plush and fruity at this stage, although it’s starting to reveal its mineral underpinnings, with dark blackberry notes, graphite, and violets. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a velvety texture, with ripe and refined tannins, a good deal of meaty richness through the mid-palate, and a seamless structure. There’s both purity and refinement across each of the samples tasted. The 2020 showed a good deal of completeness already prior to bottling and I expect it will have a good deal of cellaring potential.\" Jeb Dunnuck 96-99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Road Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053581787322,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5529.jpg?v=1755177404"},{"product_id":"stella-di-campalto-podere-san-giuseppe-bacia-amore-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-italy-2019-1-5l","title":"Stella di Campalto Podere San Giuseppe 'Bacia - Amore', Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 2019 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome of the most sought after wines in Tuscany come from the cellars of Stella di Campalto! Stella has farmed organic since 1996 and has been biodynamic since 2002. The small estate in the southeast corner of the Montalcino zone near Castelnuovo dell’Abate, originally known as Podere San Giuseppe until it had been abandoned during World War II and brought back to life by Stella, are routinely the most elusive releases of Brunello di Montalcino. Stella has an irregular release schedule, only when “they are ready” -will she release them from her cellar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Bacia is deep and complex, mixing black cherries with cedar box, autumnal spice, mentholated herbs and a dusting of cocoa. This speaks in bass tones, with dark, saturating red fruit and minerals excited by a core of brisk acidity and a balsamic tinge that defines the close. It finishes with tremendous length, staining and intense, leaving a primary concentration of cranberry and blackberry to mingle with sweet tannins. The 2019 Bacia is a bombshell beauty. Of note, this bottling may be renamed prior to its release in March 2025.\" \u003cstrong\u003eVinous \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e97- 99 pts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Road Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053583163578,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5500.jpg?v=1755177436"},{"product_id":"casanova-di-neri-giovanni-neri-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-italy-2020-1-5l","title":"Casanova di Neri 'Giovanni Neri', Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrunello Giovanni Neri expresses our tradition and winemaking philosophy, and embraces the values of sustainability, and the territory’s uniqueness. After fifty years from the purchase of the first vineyard, Giacomo, Giovanni and Gianlorenzo named this wine as Casanova di Neri’s founder. A remarkable wine, a pure Sangiovese’s expression born out of an ancient, untamed vineyard with half-century old vines spread over a great winegrowing terroir. While bringing together tradition and innovation is anything but an easy task, the Giovanni Neri manages that with an unmistakable elegance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"definizione\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni Neri tasting notes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA lively and bright young red colour. The bouquet reveals hints of small red berries with a pronounced aroma of blood orange. A Brunello with great finesse and balance. The palate is firm and deep, elegant and vivid. It features well-extracted tannins perfectly integrated with a lively acidity which preludes to an amazing future. A fresh and persistent finish, topped off by an invigorating sapidity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate 97\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Republic National Dist.","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053613179066,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6508.jpg?v=1755177982"},{"product_id":"e-pira-figli-chiara-boschis-cannubi-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"E. 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This is one of the best wines of the vintage.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Advocate 97\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eagle Eye Imports","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45108192313530,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6659.jpg?v=1756296927"},{"product_id":"pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-france-nv-1-5ml","title":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut XXI, Champagne, France NV 1.5ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' is a precise expression of Bouzy terroir, combining a rich ripeness with chalky finesse. 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A proud and uncompromising pioneer of fine winemaking in the Northern Rhône, his Syrahs from the cru of Cornas have earned their place among the most celebrated wines of France. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThese Cornas are capable of tremendous longevity in the cellar, although Kermit also encourages trying them while they are young and fresh, to better appreciate the evolution to come. For a taste of the old-style Syrah from the fabulous, sculptured slopes of the Northern Rhône, Clape’s Cornas is the only place to start.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eClape’s Cornas is produced from a collection of old-vine parcels from the very best \u003c\/span\u003elieux-dits \u003cspan\u003ein the appellation including \u003c\/span\u003eSabarotte\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eLa Côte\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003eReynard\u003cspan\u003e. 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The Levets have small plots spread across a number of sites with just over 4 ha under vine. The vine age varies but much of the vineyard is over 70 years of age, providing great intensity in the fruit. The vinification regime is to some extent driven by the wine and vine age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe cuvée that we have imported from the outset (1983 vintage) is from the “Chavaroche” vineyard. As explained above, this wine is aged for thirty to thirty-six months prior to bottling. It is, quite simply, a ferocious wine, unique in its uninhibited expression of the smells and flavors of the appellation. No compromise is brooked here. The result is a wine that is controversial, too “wild” for many but, for us, one of the most elite wines in our personal pantheon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eReleased under the Peroline name in Europe, the 2022 Côte Rôtie La Chavaroche comes from the Chavaroche lieu-dit and is not destemmed. It's vinified all in stainless steel and spends a year in foudre, followed by a year in demi-muids. Red plums, blackberries, iron, bloody blue fruits, pepper, and rose petal notes all emerge from this incredibly complex, full-bodied Côte Rôtie. It has beautiful overall balance, tons of tannins, a good sense of freshness, and outstanding length. Hide bottles for a solid decade and enjoy over the following two decades.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cream","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279568363706,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_7519.jpg?v=1761786466"},{"product_id":"levet-cote-rotie-les-journaries-rhone-france-2022-3l","title":"Levet Cote Rotie Les Journaries, Rhone, France 2022 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small range of three Côte-Rôtie is made by the Ampuis based Levet family at their domaine, founded in 1929. Bernard Levet’s daughter Agnès has joined him and as elsewhere a new generation brings fresh impetus and an overhaul particularly of winemaking. The wines here though very much retain their traditional approach and are full of depth and character but also finely crafted and well made. The Levets have small plots spread across a number of sites with just over 4 ha under vine. The vine age varies but much of the vineyard is over 70 years of age, providing great intensity in the fruit. The vinification regime is to some extent driven by the wine and vine age\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBernard Levet’s Côte-Rôtie “Les Journaries” comes from old vines in the western sector of La Landonne, a site known for depth and longevity. The 2022 vintage shows dark fruit purity and fine-grained tannins, shaped by whole-cluster native yeast fermentation and aging in large neutral barrels. This is Levet’s most classically styled cuvée, offering elegance and structure with mineral lift. 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Elegant yet quietly structured, this Fleurie captures both the charm and depth that define Foillard’s wines, offering immediate appeal while possessing the balance to evolve gracefully over the coming years\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2022 Fleurie has a beautifully defined nose with wonderful mineralité like Foillard's other cuvées, surfeited with energy. There's real purity and panache. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of mulberry on the entry and fine depth, lightly spiced with a vibrant and persistent finish tinged with curry leaf. This is a Fleurie from the top drawer. 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Elegant yet powerful, \u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eChantemerle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully focused Blanc de Noirs that pairs effortlessly with roasted poultry, charcuterie, seared scallops, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thatcher's Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136881348794,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_09312.jpg?v=1783692989"},{"product_id":"julien-prelat-presle-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-france-2023-base-1-5l","title":"Julien Prelat Presle Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France (2023 Base) 1.5L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"a5e7e9cd-16a8-48a9-97d6-d8c1b04d7dbd\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none 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relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"a5e7e9cd-16a8-48a9-97d6-d8c1b04d7dbd\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:fcdbec76-ccfd-4f93-8f11-78e8617249a6-41\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fcdbec76-ccfd-4f93-8f11-78e8617249a6-41\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:fcdbec76-ccfd-4f93-8f11-78e8617249a6-41\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"184bdcbc-9197-4a0c-bc5b-12b7e04288f5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJulien Prélat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rising-star grower-producer based in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCelles-sur-Ource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCôte des Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Working with estate vineyards rooted in Kimmeridgian limestone soils, Prélat crafts small-production, terroir-driven Champagnes that emphasize purity, minerality, and precision. His single-vineyard, low-dosage wines have earned a devoted following for their distinctive expression of place and their balance of energy, texture, and complexity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePresle Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France (2023 Base)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant, terroir-driven Champagne crafted from 100% Chardonnay grown on Kimmeridgian limestone soils in the Côte des Bar. The 2023 base vintage delivers remarkable freshness and precision, with bright notes of lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, and chalky minerality. Fine bubbles and a restrained Extra Brut dosage highlight the wine’s purity and energy, leading to a crisp, elegant finish. A distinctive grower Champagne that beautifully balances richness, tension, and mineral expression.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thatcher's Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136892457146,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_09322.jpg?v=1783693297"},{"product_id":"case-basse-di-gianfranco-soldera-toscana-igt-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy-2021-1-5l","title":"Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Toscana IGT - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2021 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eSoldera Toscana IGT 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a legendary, highly collectible expression of 100% Sangiovese from the historic Soldera estate in Montalcino. The 2021 vintage was a dry, relatively cool growing season, producing a wine of remarkable freshness and balance. True to Soldera's philosophy, the grapes are estate-grown and hand-harvested, fermented naturally with native yeasts, and aged in large Slavonian oak vats. Expect layers of wild cherry, red berries, violet, herbs, earth, and savory spice, with remarkable purity, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and exceptional length. Only 19,166 bottles and 1,522 magnums were produced, all individually numbered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate 97-99\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Road Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46191869460666,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_1072.jpg?v=1784839505"},{"product_id":"joh-jos-prum-wehlener-sonnenuhr-riesling-spatlese-mosel-germany-2022-1-5l","title":"Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany 2022 1.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchmark Mosel sweet Riesling from one of Germany’s most revered producers and one of the Mosel’s greatest vineyards. The steep, slate-rich Wehlener Sonnenuhr gives Prüm’s wine remarkable precision and minerality, balancing its ripe fruit and natural sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2022 is deep, concentrated, and beautifully crystalline, showing white peach, candied lime, pear, bergamot, honeysuckle, smoke, and wet slate. Despite its sweetness, the wine feels remarkably fresh and energetic, finishing saline and almost dry. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese is deep, intense and complex on the saline and mineral nose that shows ripe, bright as well as yellow stone fruit aromas intertwined with floral and seed notes. Dense and juicy on the savory and crystalline palate, this is a clear, pure and tensioned Spätlese with a long, salivating saline, almost dry and lemon-fresh finish. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork.\" Wine Advocate 97\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The German Wine Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46315954274490,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_11992.jpg?v=1786321206"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-saint-estephe-france-2019-1-5l","title":"Chateau Montrose, Saint-Estephe, France 2019 1.5L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChâteau Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2019\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Montrose 2019 is an exceptional vintage of this historic Second Growth and one of the standout wines of the Left Bank. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, with 60% new French oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe wine is deep, powerful and intensely concentrated, but the hallmark of the 2019 is its balance. Expect blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, graphite, crushed stone, tobacco, licorice, cedar and smoke, with beautifully ripe, grainy tannins and tremendous freshness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Montrose is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Rich, inky and towering in concentration, the 2019 possesses off the charts intensity and tons of structure to back it up. Succulent black cherry, plum, tobacco, gravel and licorice infuse the 2019 with striking depth. The 2019 is not quite as opulent as some recent vintages, and that's a good thing. Readers will find a regal wine that marries elegance with power. Unforgettable. Tasted two times.\"  Vinous 100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Misa Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46512977019066,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_13872.jpg?v=1788124736"},{"product_id":"peter-lauer-fass-8-ayler-kupp-riesling-kabinett-mosel-germany-2025-3-0l","title":"Peter Lauer Fass 8 Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2025 3.0L","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFass 8 Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett 2025 — 3.0L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a very special large-format Saar Riesling, and the 2025 is particularly noteworthy as Florian Lauer’s final vintage as the estate’s active winemaker. The wine comes from the Ayler Kupp VDP.Grosse Lage, with the classic Lauer combination of delicate sweetness, brilliant acidity, and slate-driven minerality. Lauer describes the 2025 as a classic feinfruchtig Saar Kabinett with just 7–8% ABV, open herbal and berry aromatics, and remarkable freshness. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 3L format is exceptionally rare, large-format Lauer bottlings have been offered only very selectively, making this an especially compelling collector's bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Ayler Kupp GL Kabinett No. 8 is clear, precise and finely intense on the nose that reveals lovely phenol notes that add freshness and seriousness. Light, lush and round, this is a finessed and intense, nicely grippy and savory-finishing Kabinett classic in the old-school style with far less than 40 grams per liter of residual sugar. This could be a Scharzhofberger as well in terms of style.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 94\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vom Boden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46584124768442,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_1484.jpg?v=1788892543"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.albatrosswines.com\/collections\/large-format.oembed?page=5","provider":"Albatross Wine Co ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}