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Bottle of 2024 Château de Durette Cuvée Prestige Beaujolais-Villages Blanc

2024 Château de Durette Cuvée Prestige Beaujolais-Villages Blanc

…tation. Dry wine. Elegant and expressive, this 100% Chardonnay offers notes of white peach, citrus blossom, and a hint of almond. Fresh and rounded on the palate, with a clean, mineral finish….

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Bottle of 2023 Domaine des Prévelières Beaujolais Pierres Dorées Mont Joli

2023 Domaine des Prévelières Beaujolais Pierres Dorées Mont Joli

…imal sun exposure. The Gamay grapes from ‘Mont Joli’ are hand-harvested and vinified to highlight the terroir’s characteristics. The resulting wine undergoes ageing to develop its structure and finesse. A refined Beaujolais Pierres Dorées with delicate spice notes and a fine tannic structure. The palate offers vibrant red berry flavors, underpinned by a subtle minerality, leading to a balanced, elegant finish….

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A bottle of 2023 Château de Durette Morgon Cuvée les Charmes

2023 Château de Durette Morgon Cuvée les Charmes

…d between 40 to 80 years. The vineyard is located in the AOC Morgon Cru du Beaujolais, benefiting from pink granite, decomposing schist, and molten rock soils. Yield of 42hl/ha. This wine undergoes traditional vinification, with 75-80% of the grapes destemmed and macerated for 8 days. It is aged in stainless steel tanks, allowing for the preservation of fruit character while promoting freshness. Ripe red berries, cherries and raspberries, with del…

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A bottle of 2024 Château de Durette Fleurie En Voluet

2024 Château de Durette Fleurie En Voluet

Grapes sourced from a 0.8-hectare lieu-dit ‘En Voluet’ in Beaujolais Cru Fleurie. The vines are aged between 20 and 40 years, with hand-harvesting and careful sorting at the winery. Hand harvested, mid age of 40 years. Traditional winemaking in stainless steel tanks, followed by further aging in the same vessel for 8 months. With an ageing potential of 4-6 years. A charming and elegant Fleurie Cru, exhibiting vibrant red fruit aromas of raspberry…

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2022 Domaine Terres Dorées Côte de Brouilly

Rated as one of the ‘four star’ producers in Beaujolais by Robert Parker, Jean Paul Brun aims to produce old fashioned Gamay. Using indigenous yeasts and traditional winemaking techniques from Burgundy, his artisanal wines have structure and character. Sourced from 50 year old vines located on a steep slope of Mont Brouilly which benefits from a south-east exposition. Aromas of cherry and raspberry with notes of rose petal, spice, earth and choco…

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bottle of 2023 Domaine Terres Dorées Moulin-à-Vent

2023 Domaine Terres Dorées Moulin-à-Vent

Sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Moulin-à-Vent, with granitic soils that lend structure and minerality. Old vines produce low yields, enhancing concentration and complexity. Traditional Burgundian approach with destemmed grapes, native yeast fermentation, and gentle extraction. Aged in neutral oak to preserve purity and terroir expression. A structured yet elegant Gamay with dark cherry and ripe strawberry aromas. Fine tannins and fre…

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Bottle of 2023 Maison Jean Loron Brouilly Les Thibaults

2023 Maison Jean Loron Brouilly Les Thibaults

The cru of Brouilly is the furthest south of the crus and located on granitic with pockets of sandy soils on the foothills of Mont Brouilly. Grapes are hand-harvested. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel vats for a short period. to keep primary fruit profile. Made from 45 year old Gamay vines grown in deep sandy soil at the foot of Mount Brouilly. A deep intense ruby colour revealing aromas of fresh red fruit. The mouth is supple an…

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2023 Maison Jean Loron Brouilly Les Thibaults

The cru of Brouilly is the furthest south of the crus and located on granitic with pockets of sandy soils on the foothills of Mont Brouilly. Grapes are hand-harvested. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel vats for a short period. to keep primary fruit profile. Made from 45 year old Gamay vines grown in deep sandy soil at the foot of Mount Brouilly. A deep intense ruby colour revealing aromas of fresh red fruit. The mouth is supple an…

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2021 Domaine Terres Dorées Fleurie Grille Midi Rouge

…Regarded as the best Climat (vineyard) in Fleurie, Grille Midi benefits from a granite amphitheatre shape where grapes can reach full maturity and develop concentrated flavours. Hand-harvested. Fermented with natural yeast and matured for six months, both in concrete tanks, to preserve purity and texture. Plenty of ripe blackberry and plum aromas. Medium to full body on the palate with round tannins and followed by a very long, lingering finish….

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Bottle of 2022 Domaine Terres Dorées Morgon Côtes du Py Javenières

2021 Domaine Terres Dorées Morgon Côtes du Py Javenières

Gamay sourced from over 60-year-old vines planted in the renowned Côtes du Py vineyard. This 1-hectare plot benefits from a unique granite terroir and features bush vine pruning. This wine is produced using traditional carbonic maceration with whole clusters and employs indigenous yeasts for fermentation. It is aged for 8 months in concrete tanks. Bold aromas of dark cherry, plum, and violet, with hints of earth and spice. The palate is rich and…

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A bottles of 2023 Domaine des Roches du Py Morgon Côte du Py Réserve

2023 Domaine des Roches du Py Morgon Côte du Py Réserve

Old-vine Gamay (50+ years) is hand-harvested from parcelled plots on the Côte du Py, where blue volcanic rock and manganese-rich soils contribute intensity and minerality. Fermentation lasts 15 days with 50% whole bunches in concrete tanks. The wine is then aged for eight months: 80% in concrete, 20% in oak barrels. From Morgon’s most prestigious vineyard, Côte du Py, this wine shows deep blackberry and dark cherry fruit, lifted by violet and sub…

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2022 Domaine Terres Dorées Fleurie Grille Midi Rouge

…Regarded as the best Climat (vineyard) in Fleurie, Grille Midi benefits from a granite amphitheatre shape where grapes can reach full maturity and develop concentrated flavours. Fermented with natural yeast in concrete tanks and matured for six months. Plenty of ripe blackberry and plum aromas. Medium to full body on the palate with round tannins and followed by a very long, lingering finish….

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