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In an effort to maintain the purity of the fruit in his wines, Jean-Baptiste discards the first and last parts of pressing the grapes, retaining only the juice from the cour (heart) of the pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Baptiste Adam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479037673703,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-109.jpg?v=1764702631"},{"product_id":"sancerre-rouge-mainbre","title":"Sancerre Rouge Mainbre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003c\/span\u003eThe appellation of Sancerre lies on an outcrop of the chalky Kimmeridgian soils (Terre Blanche) that run from the White Cliffs of Dover down through Champagne, Chablis and the eastern edge of the Loire valley. These soils bring minerality, power and longevity to the wines. The vineyards of the domaine are 80% Terre Blanche and 20% limestone and clay. The limestone and clay soils, called les Caillottes, produce wines more elegantly balanced, fruitier and fuller for earlier consumption. Vine age of the vineyards ranges from 5 to 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulien’s farming practices are lutte raisonée. He uses no insecticides or pesticides in the vineyards. 90% of the vineyard rows are grassed to encourage a natural and healthy environment for the vines. Sauvignon Blanc is planted at 6500 vines per hectare. Pinot Noir is planted at 6500-9000 vines per hectare. Yields for the white wines are between 60-65 Hl\/Ha. Domaine Rouge is 45-50 Hl\/Ha and Camille Rouge is 30 Hl\/Ha. No sulfur is used at harvest. The winery makes its own, mineral based sulfur for use in very small amounts during ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc for the Sancerre Blanc is pressed long and slow. The juice is allowed to settle for 24 hours at a cold temperature. Fermentation is in stainless steel and enamel tanks at low temperatures for 10-15 days. The wine is then occasionally stirred on the lees for three to four months. The wines are lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir receives a 5-7 day cold maceration followed by gentle punching down and pumping over during the 25 day fermentation. No sulfur is used at harvest. For the Sancerre Rouge the must is pressed and the juice is racked to 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% to barrique 1-5 years of age. 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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  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePousse’s vines sit at the top of the slope, along a stone wall; soils are clay-rich, which contributes to the wine’s supple mouthfeel. One-third of vines was planted in 1925; the rest in the 1970s and 1990s. Hand-harvested. Destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled tanks. Aged in French barrique (30% new) for 18 months. 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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\u003eA pretty Pinot Noir with flavorful heft and grace, grown on exemplary terroir in the south of Montagny. 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Winemaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJean-Marc Pastou\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor some 30 years has followed a singular calling to make the most honest and terroir-true Sancerre his few acres will give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis vineyards sit at the highest point in the village, and his older vines (that he planted himself) grow on perfect terroir: the classic chalky stones and flinty soils which give Sancerre its characteristic zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose from the family’s few temperature-controlled tanks the most expressive, older-vine Sancerre Blanc to bottle unfined and unfiltered as our ‘La Côte de Sury,’ a special wine that captures the essence of what great Sancerre should be—enlivening and satisfying, and a great value, too. The estate’s Sancerre Rouge, a limited-release wine from peerless terroir, is exceptional; and the family’s few acres in Pouilly-Fumé deliver a smoky, racy Sauvignon Blanc each vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe family’s vineyards sit high up on the slope in the village of Sury, northwest of Sancerre. Soils are a mix of sand, “caillottes” (small chalky stones) and flint. Vines are on average 35 years old. Grapes are harvested by hand, and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks; wines are aged in tank on fine lees, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith just a handful of acres on “terres blanches,” the chalky, mineral soils that define Sancerre, the Pastou family crafts a medium-bodied, delightful Sancerre Rouge — pure Pinot Noir. Great with charcuterie and a rustic baguette after a long day! Made exclusively in tank, so every bit of rubied, Pinot fruit is expressed without filter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of red fruits, light pepper, red plums, purple flowers.  Bright, juicy; great balance, light spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAUL ET JEAN-MARC PASTOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514312720615,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-98.jpg?v=1764700462"},{"product_id":"bourgogne-pinot-noir-2","title":"Bourgogne Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe style of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhilippe Gavignet Burgundy “brings back” the profound elegance of Pinot Noir to Nuits-Saint-Georges, an appellation often known for more tannic (and often less balanced) wines. Gavignet wines are solid proof that Nuits has the terroir to produce elegant Burgundy but that it requires a conscientious winemaker such as Philippe to craft it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat first attracted us to this fourth-generation estate nearly more than 20 years ago was the impressive pedigree of Gavignet’s vineyards in Nuits. What you’ll discover with these selections are unquestionably some of Nuits’ most expressive, very-old-vine terroirs, with vines planted as far back as the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet what’s kept us coming back to this modest cellar is the finesse and harmony of this estate’s honest, hand-crafted wines. Not to mention what an enjoyable experience it is to taste with Philippe, a “salt of the earth” sort of winemaker. 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). All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot your “average” Bourgogne Rouge. Gavignet combines fruit from 45+ year old vines grown on two separate plots in Nuits proper; the vineyards’ mineral-rich, silty soils contribute spice and refined tannins. It’s true that you can judge the talents of a winemaker in how he or she treats their “base” wine; this is, hands-down, one of the more refined, character-rich Bourgogne Rouge wines out there.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of black fruits and a hint of forest floor. Flavors of black\/red fruits and black pepper. 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Gavignet wines are solid proof that Nuits has the terroir to produce elegant Burgundy but that it requires a conscientious winemaker such as Philippe to craft it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat first attracted us to this fourth-generation estate nearly more than 20 years ago was the impressive pedigree of Gavignet’s vineyards in Nuits. What you’ll discover with these selections are unquestionably some of Nuits’ most expressive, very-old-vine terroirs, with vines planted as far back as the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet what’s kept us coming back to this modest cellar is the finesse and harmony of this estate’s honest, hand-crafted wines. Not to mention what an enjoyable experience it is to taste with Philippe, a “salt of the earth” sort of winemaker. 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). All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of Gavignet’s oldest vines are the core of this “vieilles vignes” cru, planted in 1920 and 1954. Vineyards ‘Les Belles Croix’ and ‘Les Allots’ both border Nuits-Saint-Georges’ premier cru row of vineyards. For us, this wine is the sum of all the things that make Gavignet wines so remarkable: impeccable terroir, stunning older-vine fruit, peerless craftsmanship, elegant flavors.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of black cherries, autumn leaves, colored peppers  Ripe tannins, silky; flavors of red plums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE PHILIPPE GAVIGNET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517519233255,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-82.jpg?v=1764698673"},{"product_id":"grande-reserve-sancerre-blanc-copy","title":"Sancerre Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHenri Bourgeois, now in its 11th generation, covers 72 hectares of the esteemed Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé appellations. Brought to fruition by Henri Bourgeois over 50 years ago, the vineyards lie on some of the most rugged hillside terrains, offering the best exposures in the Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom cultivating two hectares on the slopes of Chavignol, he took the audacious step in the 1950s of concentrating on his vines in an as yet unknown area. His sons, Jean-Marie and Rémi, joined him in the 1960s and continued the adventure. They discovered new terroirs, bought land, developed partnerships with other Sancerre families, and turned themselves into ambassadors for Sancerre’s reputation in France, then abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Arnaud, Lionel, and Jean-Christophe Bourgeois are just as much the heirs of those men as the initiators of the future of the vines and wines of the house. Though the family is forever striving to perfect their craft, they remain committed to Henri’s original viticultural vision of showcasing the purity of the Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes and the unique beauty of the Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe family uses organic fertilizers, maintains meticulous control of the vines (green pruning, managing water stress, using cover crops, etc.) and engages in careful selection during harvest when the grapes have fully ripened. The steep, southfacing slopes vary between 40% to 60%. The elevation allows the vines to catch the sun perfectly, while microclimates and nearby springs keep the vineyard soils cool. 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In addition to tank fermentation, a light use of oak is occasionally included in the production process to round out the wine and add a creaminess to the mouthfeel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA fine red Sancerre, representative of the delicate Pinot Noir wines from the appellation, displaying a subtle range of aromas from Morello cherries and strawberries to light notes of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003ePinot Noir vines grown on a terroir of clays (65%) and limestone (35%). The limestone gives the wine its backbone while the clay gives it flesh. Controlled yields with high-density high crop density and between the rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eMaceration for 12 days in oak vats, at a controlled temperature between 26 and 32°C, with daily pumping-overs and punching-downs to extract maximum color and tannins from the grapes. 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The family's winemaking philosophy is based on a holistic approach to produce wines with authentic character while leaving the natural environment as intact as possible for future generations. The region experiences diurnal shifts between day and night influenced by the mesoclimate of cool air from the Alps and the warm sun of the Mediterranean. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe name Mimuèt is from a Ladin expression meaning “to my taste”. Alois Lageder is convinced that Alto Adige offers the best conditions for Pinot Noir. The team devotes special attention to this grape variety with the objective of producing wines with precision, lightness and a delicate structure. 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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. 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They are fragrant, elegant, fine, and have delicate aromas of red berries, ranging from cherries to black currants. They are well balanced, supple, and have a powerful palate. Both rich and complex, Sancerre Rouge is a reference for great Loire wine lovers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The grapes are grown on the famous hilly slopes composed of the three terroirs of Sancerre: Caillottes (stones and clay), Terres Blanches (clay), and Silex (flint).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter being hand-picked, the grapes are sorted and destemmed. A cold-soak maceration is done for a week before the fermentation begins. The extraction is done by pigeages and pump overs for 10-15 days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo preserve its style and flavors, our Pinot Noir is aged in stainless steel tanks, with a small percentage aged in oak barrels. This Sancerre is then bottled in spring after a very light filtration. Some sediments may appear at the bottom of the bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  Cherry red color. A rich and complex nose, which expresses red fruit aromas and a slightly spicy note. The palate is steady, long, wellbalanced with very soft and silky tannins, allowing the wine to age for a few years.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"J. 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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-beaurepaire-1er-cru","title":"Santenay Beaurepaire, 1er Cru","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. 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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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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They capture the strengths of our unique sites into one wine, coming together to tell a new story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e“Where the Single Vineyard wines are the pure tones of each vineyard, Circle of Fifths is the chord.” -Melanie Chester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  At Giant Steps, we hand pick 100% of our fruit and fastidiously hand sorted in the vineyard. Pinot Noir has one of two processing pathways at Giant Steps - either fermented semi carbonic with 100% whole bunch or destemmed and fermented with whole berries. When the fruit arrives at the winery we determine which direction to take the parcel depending on clone, vineyard, stem ripeness and flavour. Our whole bunch batches are fermented warm with minimal mixing for 14 days. The destemmed whole berry parcels are cold soaked for 3 days before we allow them to warm up and start fermentation naturally. All of our cap management is done using gravity drain and returns, allowing for gentle extraction before pressing. Each parcel is the transferred by gravity to French oak Barriques for malolactic fermentation and is kept on those lees for the duration of its maturation. The parcels are blended together in Spring before bottling in December. The 2024 Circle of Fifths blend is 42% whole bunch parcels and 15% new French oak. This wine is bottled by gravity without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES  The 2024 vintage was a more classic Yarra season. A cool start to Spring and ideal flowering conditions led to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, with significant rainfall at New Years and during the first week of January, giving the vines a good drink leading into the heat of February. Mid to late February was drier and warmer than is common in the Yarra, leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and quite a fast vintage. In 2024, all of our Pinot and Chardonnay was ready in quick succession, leading to a compressed harvest - with the whole valley picked in the space of 3 weeks (where it normally spreads across 6 weeks). 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