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Maxime’s relationship with his family’s Montagny vineyards remains in flux; generational changes within family wineries are seldom easy, yet Maxime’s early successes have assuaged family members’ concerns, and they now are more confident that his vision is indeed one that should be encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape growing here is as natural as possible, and Maxime is seeking organic certification for the vineyards he manages. He uses no chemical inputs and is working to tend his vines as gently as possible. For example, Maxime is experimenting with a practice in which one doesn’t hedge the tops of vines to control growth (rognage, in French) but braids them together (tressage, a practice that Cyprien Arlaud at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDomaine Arlaud, one of the Cote d’Or’s leading biodynamic estates and North Berkeley partner, is also exploring). All actions in the vineyard and cellar follow the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand in small crates, sorted in the fields and again in the cellar. A slow, gentle press follows; wines are fermented either in stainless steel tank or in French oak barrels, with little to no added sulfites. Aging is long, between 18 to 20 months, in barrel, followed by an additional six months in tank before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEstate vines in ‘Les Dazés’ face east, and are found in the southern part of the appellation, near St.-Vallerin. 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He can’t stand pretence; casual but serious, Philippe is a true artisan who is always eager to share with us older bottles to show just how revelatory his old-vine Nuits can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuriously, Gavignet remains an insider’s secret, while “bigger” names in the village garner the attention (and demand ever-higher prices). Yet no other producer even comes close to capturing the true character of this impeccable terroir as does Philippe Gavignet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMost of winemaker Philippe Gavignet’s Pinot Noir vines are very old, with a majority planted in the 1930s and 1950s. Vineyards are cared for as naturally as possible, avoiding the use of herbicides and pesticides. Harvest is by hand; wines are aged in a mix of new and older French oak barrels (with no more than one-third new oak). 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In addition to his father-in-law, Jean-Marc credits much of his wine expertise to his mentor and distant relative, “P’tit” Louis, another vigneron from Chablis that provided him with a sense of vision and respect for nature combining traditional practices with modern winemaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, Jean-Marc settled in Préhy, where he built his winery and 1 hectare vineyard. He has since created a 120 hectare estate and produces over 30 unique single vineyard Chablis. In 1996, Jean-Marc’s son, Julien Brocard, joined the family business with a vision to turn the entire estate into a biodynamic and organic culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from 30-year-old vines with south-facing exposures in the Village of Préhy. Soils are Kimmeridgian with alternate layers of limestone and marls containing fossilized marine bodies, and the vines are farmed biodynamically. After harvest, the wine is pressed and fermented using native years in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in tank for 9 months and malolactic fermentation is completed at this time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatically this wine is tart, with notes of lemon oils and mango skin, as well as a bit of minty herbaceousness. 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In addition to his father-in-law, Jean-Marc credits much of his wine expertise to his mentor and distant relative, “P’tit” Louis, another vigneron from Chablis that provided him with a sense of vision and respect for nature combining traditional practices with modern winemaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, Jean-Marc settled in Préhy, where he built his winery and 1 hectare vineyard. He has since created a 120 hectare estate and produces over 30 unique single vineyard Chablis. In 1996, Jean-Marc’s son, Julien Brocard, joined the family business with a vision to turn the entire estate into a biodynamic and organic culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Brocard Vieilles Vignes is from a Massal selection of very old vines planted after WWII that gives tiny yields of around 30 hl per hectare. The vineyard sits on southwest-facing exposures in class Chablis upon beds of Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, no battonage and allowed to complete malolactic fermentation. It ages on its lees in stainless tanks for added complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAromatically the wine is full of yellow fruits, such as lemon and crunchy apples, mango, and a hint of salty air. On the palate, the wine is a touch oily, with notes of marzipan, crushed rocks and delicate lemon curd.  Overall, full and generous with citrus notes (lemon blossom, fresh orange, candied lemon).  A complex and elegant wine with a saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Marc Brocard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527848427751,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-87.jpg?v=1764696899"},{"product_id":"charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-aux-charmes","title":"Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Aux Charmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  As a négociant, Magnien differentiates himself in that he works closely with his partner vine growers throughout the year, selecting mostly older-vine parcels that are cared for to his exacting standards and by his own vineyard teams. His teams also pick the grapes at harvest, a further qualitative step. (Most négociants buy juice, not grapes.) Most of the vineyards Magnien works with are either certified organic or in the process of conversion — yet all vineyards are cared for according to organic principles. (Labels as of the 2022 vintage help clarify these differences. A full, round sun on a label means a wine that is certified organic; a half-sun means a vineyard that is cared for organically but that is not certified.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, grapes are usually destemmed and always fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Magnien typically ages his wines in a combination of older François Frères oak barrels and terracotta containers, either small “eggs” or traditional amphora, ranging in size from 320L to 750L.  This allows his wines to reflect more purity of fruit and terroir character, Magnen maintains. All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered according to the lunar cycle, and with limited added sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cspan\u003eA selection of very old vines (some 100+ years) from lieu-dit ‘Aux Charmes’ (bordering grand cru Chambertin). East-facing; soils are ruddy and iron-rich, with limestone boulders underneath. This certainly lives up to its name (with an echo!) with creamy, pleasing red fruit and high-toned berry fruit aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAISON FRÉDÉRIC MAGNIEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51547488977127,"sku":null,"price":328.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-81.jpg?v=1764695863"},{"product_id":"chablis-villages","title":"Chablis Villages","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  The grapes come from eight different areas, which are mainly located on the left bank of the Serein river, Pargues in the Forêts valley, and Vaillons. They are blended with the parcel located just below the Montée de Tonnerre, to create this authentic Chablis.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vines are located right in the heart of the historic vineyard area. Various soil types, from the Kimmeridgian period: clay-loam texture, medium depth, on marl with oyster fossils. Some limestone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo added yeast, long fermentation using indigenous yeasts, in temperature-controlled vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Matured for 6 to 10 months. In stainless steel tanks, with the least possible handling. Long moderately cold stabilization. Fining using bentonite if necessary. The wine is gently filtered once before bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  Serve between 53-57°F, it must be aired or decanted before tasting. This Chablis reveals white fruit notes such as peach, and has a persistent mineral structure. In the mouth, a stony sensation which is so typical of Chablis makes this a round and pure wine.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE LOUIS MICHEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677399941351,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-88.jpg?v=1767668773"},{"product_id":"chablis-premier-cru-forets","title":"Chablis Premier Cru Forets","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  In the Domaine’s two parcels, the bedrock is located just a few centimetres underfoot, and helps to bring an appealing minerality to the wine. The large number of the pebbles in the soil means that it offers excellent drainage.  The southern vineyards bring warmer aromas to the wine, which evolve into ripe fruit aromas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Kimmeridgian. Left bank. Hard limestone in clay, poor and very stony soil. A very shallow layer of fossilized shells. Steep slope. Cool in spring, hot in summer. South-south-east exposure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo added yeast, long fermentation using indigenous yeasts, in temperature-controlled vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Matured for 12 to 16 months. In stainless steel tanks, with the least possible handling. Long moderately cold stabilization. Fining using bentonite if necessary. The wine is gently filtered once before bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  Serve between 53-57°F, it must be aired or decanted before tasting. Notes of undergrowth and fern, mixed with other spicier ripe fruit, cocoa and pepper aromas, suggesting a lively, very mineral and chalky palate, with the famous gunflint taste.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE LOUIS MICHEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677400727783,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-89.jpg?v=1767669423"},{"product_id":"meursault-blanc","title":"Meursault Blanc","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  Joseph Matrot (1881-1963), the grandson of owners of a family wine estate in Puligny-Montrachet and Blagny, lived with his wife Marguerite Amoignon and their three children at Château d’Evelle. Marguerite also owned a beautiful wine estate in Meursault. In 1914, they took up residence in Marguerite’s family home, which is today the seat of Domaine Matrot, and decided to develop and extend the estate. Their son Pierre began working as a wine grower in 1937. He also bought vineyards, modernized the estate, and, together with his wife Simone Bonin, had five children. Having obtained a degree in wine growing and oenology in Beaune, Thierry, Pierre’s son born in 1955, continued with business studies in Mâcon Davayé. He joined the estate in 1976 and took over the vinification starting in 1983. Together with his father, Thierry continued to establish the reputation of Domaine Matrot and its wines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn January 2000, Thierry and his wife, Pascale, established and developed a limited liability company allowing them to buy and sell the harvest of the vineyards of Héritiers du Domaine Joseph Matrot. He and Pascale were joined by their daughters, Adèle and Elsa, in the management and winemaking of Domaine Matrot. Beginning with the 2015 vintage, Adèle and Elsa were responsible for all winemaking decisions. The sisters have taken the reins from their parents, ensuring that the family-run Domaine will be in good hands for many years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Hand-harvested (date determined by ripeness levels). Entire grapes pressed in a pneumatic press. 24 hour decanting, followed by settling and putting into barrels. Natural yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation temperature controlled. Complete malolactic fermentation. One month in steel vats to prepare the wine for bottling. Fining if necessary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  We blend 12 plots in order to make a classic representative Meursault wine. A pure dry white wine with character, hints of yellow fruit with a citrus finish.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THIERRY ET PASCALE MATROT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678470078695,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-74.jpg?v=1767715057"},{"product_id":"meursault-rouge","title":"Meursault Rouge","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  Joseph Matrot (1881-1963), the grandson of owners of a family wine estate in Puligny-Montrachet and Blagny, lived with his wife Marguerite Amoignon and their three children at Château d’Evelle. Marguerite also owned a beautiful wine estate in Meursault. In 1914, they took up residence in Marguerite’s family home, which is today the seat of Domaine Matrot, and decided to develop and extend the estate. Their son Pierre began working as a wine grower in 1937. He also bought vineyards, modernized the estate, and, together with his wife Simone Bonin, had five children. Having obtained a degree in wine growing and oenology in Beaune, Thierry, Pierre’s son born in 1955, continued with business studies in Mâcon Davayé. He joined the estate in 1976 and took over the vinification starting in 1983. Together with his father, Thierry continued to establish the reputation of Domaine Matrot and its wines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn January 2000, Thierry and his wife, Pascale, established and developed a limited liability company allowing them to buy and sell the harvest of the vineyards of Héritiers du Domaine Joseph Matrot. He and Pascale were joined by their daughters, Adèle and Elsa, in the management and winemaking of Domaine Matrot. Beginning with the 2015 vintage, Adèle and Elsa were responsible for all winemaking decisions. The sisters have taken the reins from their parents, ensuring that the family-run Domaine will be in good hands for many years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Complete destemming. Natural yeasts. Cold vatting for 3 to 6 days at 10 °C (50°F). Fermentation for 12 to 18 days. Pigeage twice a day depending on the vintage. 15 months maturing on lees in oak barrels of which 20% are new oak. 3 months in a steel vat to prepare the wine for bottling. Lenticular filtering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  The grapes are harvested in two plots at the bottom of the Volnay Santenots slopes. The wine is structured and powerful but retains the elegance and fruit purity of a Pinot Noir. It has a fleshy black fruits palate, with a bold structure that will soften after a few years in the bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THIERRY ET PASCALE MATROT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678470406375,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-75.jpg?v=1767715898"},{"product_id":"pommard-1","title":"Pommard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils have embodied the soul and values of Burgundy for close to three centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003ePassed down from generation to generation and a true cornerstone of Artémis Domaines’ philosophy, the pursuit of excellence continues with every vintage, reflected in each of our wines crafted from exceptional Burgundy climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003eBalancing tradition and innovation with uncompromising standards and a profound respect for nature, we strive to produce wines of the highest calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils have owned the Château de Beaune for over two centuries. The underground galleries offer optimal ageing conditions for the wines produced on the Domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES Elegant, complex and powerful bouquet, dominated by fruity aromas (Morello cherries, fresh figs) and scents of woodland, undergrowth and spices. A firm, owerful and robust wine with aromas of cherries, oak and spices, well-structured with mellow tannins. A wonderfully well-balanced wine.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE \u0026 FILS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678547116263,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-55.jpg?v=1767716860"},{"product_id":"savigny-les-beaune","title":"Savigny Les Beaune","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils have embodied the soul and values of Burgundy for close to three centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003ePassed down from generation to generation and a true cornerstone of Artémis Domaines’ philosophy, the pursuit of excellence continues with every vintage, reflected in each of our wines crafted from exceptional Burgundy climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003eBalancing tradition and innovation with uncompromising standards and a profound respect for nature, we strive to produce wines of the highest calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils have owned the Château de Beaune for over two centuries. The underground galleries offer optimal ageing conditions for the wines produced on the Domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES Elegant, complex and powerful bouquet, dominated by fruity aromas (Morello cherries, fresh figs) and scents of woodland, undergrowth and spices. A firm, owerful and robust wine with aromas of cherries, oak and spices, well-structured with mellow tannins. A wonderfully well-balanced wine.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE \u0026 FILS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678550425831,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-54.jpg?v=1767718896"},{"product_id":"savigny-les-beaune-les-lavieres-premier-cru","title":"Savigny Les Beaune Les Lavieres, Premier Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils have embodied the soul and values of Burgundy for close to three centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003ePassed down from generation to generation and a true cornerstone of Artémis Domaines’ philosophy, the pursuit of excellence continues with every vintage, reflected in each of our wines crafted from exceptional Burgundy climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003eBalancing tradition and innovation with uncompromising standards and a profound respect for nature, we strive to produce wines of the highest calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"large-italic-text max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-[600px] xl:max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-4 xl:mt-8 opacity-75\"\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils have owned the Château de Beaune for over two centuries. The underground galleries offer optimal ageing conditions for the wines produced on the Domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES Elegant, complex and powerful bouquet, dominated by fruity aromas (Morello cherries, fresh figs) and scents of woodland, undergrowth and spices. A firm, owerful and robust wine with aromas of cherries, oak and spices, well-structured with mellow tannins. A wonderfully well-balanced wine.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE \u0026 FILS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678553440487,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-53.jpg?v=1767719005"},{"product_id":"pommard-village-vieilles-vignes","title":"Pommard Village Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY: White Wines - Burgundy’s limestone soils produce Chardonnay wines with a wonderful freshness and minerality. From Meursault to Puligny, Maison Vincent Girardin seeks out these limestone soils and strives to respect the characteristics of each magnificent terroir. The white wines’ quality stems from their f nesse and superb aromatic purity, from a balance of richness and smoothness with freshness and liveliness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wines - Maison Vincent Girardin strives to make wines that offer the best possible representation of Burgundy’s terroir. Pinot Noir is by nature a refined, noble grape, and the objective is to respect this character as much as possible and therefore not too over-extract, so that all the splendor of Burgundy can be expressed in these great terroirs. The resulting wines are fruity and elegant, with supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vines are located in the village of Pommard, north of the village on the side of Volnay (Vaumuriens). Soil: Very clayey soils with some limestone on the surface. The pruning is done in Guyot (Poussard) with different works during the green season. (Disbudding, trellising, topping).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual harvest, sorting on vine then on a sorting table (depending on certain years, use of an optical sorter) and then at the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes after a light crushing and destemming are put whole in stainless steel tanks. A small part of the whole harvest can be incorporated depending on the state of the raw material. After a cold maceration of a few days, the active phase of fermentation takes place with temperature control. During this period, the wine is pumped over and\/or punched down. After pneumatic pressing the wines are put into barrels (about 30% new wood) where the maturing process takes place. 15 months for this wine, during which time the malolactic fermentation took place. One month before bottling, the wine from the different barrels is assembled in vats. There is no gluing, just a light lenticular filtration before bottling. Some modifications on the overall technique can be made depending on the vintage. The bottling is done according to the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  The palate is on fruits such as blackberry, blueberry, then the spicy tannins give lamb’s lettuce and a velvety structure. The finish is generous with spicy aromas.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE VINCENT GIRARDIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678579294439,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-65.jpg?v=1767719339"},{"product_id":"chassagne-montrachet-clos-st-jean-1er-cru","title":"Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St. Jean, 1er Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY: White Wines Burgundy’s limestone soils produce Chardonnay wines with a wonderful freshness and minerality. From Meursault to Puligny, Maison Vincent Girardin seeks out these limestone soils and strives to respect the characteristics of each magnificent terroir. The white wines’ quality stems from their f inesse and superb aromatic purity, from a balance of richness and smoothness with freshness and liveliness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wines Maison Vincent Girardin strives to make wines that offer the best possible representation of Burgundy’s terroir. Pinot Noir is by nature a refined, noble grape, and the objective is to respect this character as much as possible and therefore not too over-extract, so that all the splendor of Burgundy can be expressed in these great terroirs. The resulting wines are fruity and elegant, with supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vines are located in the regional appellation area of   the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet. Right next to the 1er cru appellation “Les Chaumées”. Soils: light clayey marls, with a south-east orientation. Pruning is carried out in Guyot with various green works (disbudding, trellising, topping).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual harvest, sorting on vine then on a sorting table (depending on certain years, use of an optical sorter) and then at the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes after a light crushing and destemming are put whole in stainless steel tanks. A small part of the whole harvest can be incorporated depending on the state of the raw material. After a cold maceration of a few days, the active phase of fermentation takes place with temperature control. During this period, the wine is pumped over and\/or punched down. After pneumatic pressing the wines are put into barrels (about 30% new wood) where the maturing process takes place. 16 months for this wine, during which time the malolactic fermentation took place. One month before bottling, the wine from the different barrels is assembled in vats. There is no gluing, just a light lenticular f iltration before bottling. Some modifications on the overall technique can be made depending on the vintage. The bottling is done according to the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  The nose reveals nuances of wild berries, fresh red fruits and subtle notes sweet spices. The palate is velvety, precise, carried by a beautiful tangy structure, crunchy without too much exuberance. The finish is very fresh, slightly minty.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE VINCENT GIRARDIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678582636775,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-64.jpg?v=1767720057"},{"product_id":"santenay-vieilles-vignes-blanc","title":"Santenay, Vieilles Vignes Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY: White Wines Burgundy’s limestone soils produce Chardonnay wines with a wonderful freshness and minerality. From Meursault to Puligny, Maison Vincent Girardin seeks out these limestone soils and strives to respect the characteristics of each magnificent terroir. The white wines’ quality stems from their f inesse and superb aromatic purity, from a balance of richness and smoothness with freshness and liveliness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wines Maison Vincent Girardin strives to make wines that offer the best possible representation of Burgundy’s terroir. Pinot Noir is by nature a refined, noble grape, and the objective is to respect this character as much as possible and therefore not too over-extract, so that all the splendor of Burgundy can be expressed in these great terroirs. The resulting wines are fruity and elegant, with supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vines are located in the Santenay Village area, in the south of the Côte de Beaune. Mainly from the parcel “Clos de la Comme” located just above the 1er Cru “Beauregard”. Soil : Clay and limestone. The subsoil is composed of different limestone layers (pebbles, marly soils). The slope is strong. The pruning is done in Guyot with different works during the green season. (Disbudding, trellising, topping).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual harvest, sorting on vine then in the vat and finally pressing (pneumatic press) to obtain a slow extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarreling after a slight settling. The grapes are put in French oak barrels of 500 liters (10 % of new barrels) in which the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in yeasts and native bacteria will take place. Breeding will be long on fine lees for 15 months. Without stirring. One month before bottling, the wine from different barrels is placed in a stainless steel tank for blending. Filling before gluing and light filtration before bottling. Bottling is done according to the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  On the nose, touches of white flowers, citrus fruits, sweet almond and toast. 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After studies at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region, Vincent rejoined the family domaine in 1986. In the same year Sophie was vinifying her first vintage for the MénagerBelland domaine in Santenay. “In my family,” Sophie declares with a smile, “the vines pass from mother to daughter.” She now divides her energies between the Morey domaine and a second profession as assistant notary. Throughout the year, Vincent and Sophie are helped by four full-time employees and two part-timers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVincent and Sophie Morey treat their vineyards as if they were gardens , following both organic and sustainable practices. “Fine wines start with good grapes,” they declare in unison. Vincent is definite on the point: “Winemaking is like cooking: The basic ingredients have to be right.” In the vineyard, strict attention to detail is the order of the day. “There’s no secret. It’s a matter of devoting the necessary time to the job. The whole team understands this. It’s what I learnt from my father.” Another key principle for Vincent and Sophie is be prepared to re-think. This happens every year as no two years are the same as to vintage and to weather conditions. “This is how we make our experience work for us.” A special concern is the choice of harvest dates. “You mustn’t jump the gun. If the vineyard work has been properly done throughout the growing season and the grapes are in good health, then there’s no need to rush into it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn November, the vines get their first pruning. Definitive final pruning takes place in February-March: Guyot style for the Chardonnay and Cordon de Royat for the reds. The cuttings are burned on the spot in a wheeled incinerator in the old Burgundian way. At the same time, up to the end of March, replacement vines and new plantings are occurring, together with repairs to the system of training wires. This is also the time for ploughing between the rows and weed-suppression. Between the end of March and late July or the beginning of August is the time for applying fungicides, etc., following eco-friendly principles. The work of disbudding, training, and tying-in coincides with the arrival of spring. The vines are gone through twice for the necessary disbudding. As a result, there is very little need for green thinning. The domaine attaches great importance to leaf-thinning of the Pinot Noir. “We begin at the end of June, working by hand for a better-quality result,” says Sophie. “This gives us more time to play with at the start of the harvest, and means that the fruit reaching the vatting-house is of top quality.” Picking on the 50-acre domaine is all done by hand by a team of 35 pickers and seven porters.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the winery, the grapes are sorted on a vibrating table. They then undergo a cold vinification. Fermentation begins with cappunching twice a day to start. Vatting lasts 15-20 days and the wines are pressed and settled for 48 hours. The wine is then transfered to barrels (50% new). Élevage in wood lasts 12 months then the wine is run off into vats before the new harvest begins. Bottling is in early November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHARACTER  The soul of refinement. Good keeping potential (5-10 years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pure and densely structured, delivering cherry, black currant, iron, tobacco and spice aromas and flavors. Shows firm tannins underneath, along with a spicy aftertaste. Offers fine balance and length. Best from 2025 through 2040. 285 cases made, 100 cases imported.”   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINCENT \u0026 SOPHIE MOREY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51741114630375,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/kate_march-17.jpg?v=1776624680"},{"product_id":"santenay-les-hates","title":"Santenay Les Hâtes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSophie and Vincent Morey both come from families of winegrowers. They set up their own domaine in 2006 and had their first harvest in 2007. When Vincent’s father Bernard Morey, a leading personality in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, took his retirement, Vincent took over the a part of the holding. He already had 20 years of experience behind him. After studies at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region, Vincent rejoined the family domaine in 1986. In the same year Sophie was vinifying her first vintage for the MénagerBelland domaine in Santenay. “In my family,” Sophie declares with a smile, “the vines pass from mother to daughter.” She now divides her energies between the Morey domaine and a second profession as assistant notary. Throughout the year, Vincent and Sophie are helped by four full-time employees and two part-timers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVincent and Sophie Morey treat their vineyards as if they were gardens , following both organic and sustainable practices. “Fine wines start with good grapes,” they declare in unison. Vincent is definite on the point: “Winemaking is like cooking: The basic ingredients have to be right.” In the vineyard, strict attention to detail is the order of the day. “There’s no secret. It’s a matter of devoting the necessary time to the job. The whole team understands this. It’s what I learnt from my father.” Another key principle for Vincent and Sophie is be prepared to re-think. This happens every year as no two years are the same as to vintage and to weather conditions. “This is how we make our experience work for us.” A special concern is the choice of harvest dates. “You mustn’t jump the gun. If the vineyard work has been properly done throughout the growing season and the grapes are in good health, then there’s no need to rush into it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn November, the vines get their first pruning. Definitive final pruning takes place in February-March: Guyot style for the Chardonnay and Cordon de Royat for the reds. The cuttings are burned on the spot in a wheeled incinerator in the old Burgundian way. At the same time, up to the end of March, replacement vines and new plantings are occurring, together with repairs to the system of training wires. This is also the time for ploughing between the rows and weed-suppression. Between the end of March and late July or the beginning of August is the time for applying fungicides, etc., following eco-friendly principles. The work of disbudding, training, and tying-in coincides with the arrival of spring. The vines are gone through twice for the necessary disbudding. As a result, there is very little need for green thinning. 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For years the estate cared for its vines according to organic principles; since 2012, Pousse has incorporated biodynamic practices across all its holdings. As of 2018, the estate has been certified biodynamic per Demeter, a standards body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes as a rule are harvested and sorted by hand, and bunches are destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Wines are aged 18 months in French oak barrels, with between 30 to 50 percent new wood, depending on the cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent vintages, Benoit Landanger has been aging some wines in terracotta amphora. Very little sulfites are added at any point during the winemaking process. All wines are moved and then bottled by gravity, and are unfined and unfiltered according to the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Clos Tavannes’ is a walled vineyard, located on the border with Chassagne-Montrachet. Older vines, planted in 1920, were originally sourced from Romanée-Conti. Hand-harvested. Destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled tanks. Aged in French barrique (20% new) for 15 months. Unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES  Aromas of black raspberry, licorice, underbrush, light peppery herbs.  Ripe and round; medium tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE DE LA POUSSE D’OR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51995552907495,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/kate_march-15.jpg?v=1776624680"},{"product_id":"volnay-1er-cru-en-caillerets","title":"Volnay 1er Cru ‘En Caillerets'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  Pousse d’Or has three premier cru monopoles, or exclusively estate-owned vineyards, in Volnay: ‘Clos de la Bousse d’Or,’ ‘Clos des Soixante (60)-Ouvrées’ and ‘Clos d’Audignac.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePousse’s attention to detail and dedication to sustainable viticulture is serious. 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Our pledge is to produce wines revealing the true quality characteristics of the land and take care to protect the environment. Our wines are certified \"organic\" from vintage 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePommard, regarded as \"the flower of the wines of Beaune\" since the Middle Ages, has always been synonymous with powerful, aromatic wines with great aging potential. Petits Noizons and Noizons are located upstream of the Premier Crus and rank among the finest \"villages\" of Pommard. Many walnut trees once dotted the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay-silty soil with a red appearance due to the presence of iron oxide. There is a strong presence of dolomitic rock (limestone infused with magnesium and calcium). 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