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Since planting their first vineyards in 1987, Jean and Catherine Montanet have been one of the main forces behind the revitalization of Vezelay as a wine region. Domaine Montanet-Thoden started as a “cave cooperative" but in 1999 Jean broke out of the cooperative and formed Domaine de la Cadette t...

From the winery.Our father bought this parcel of Ladoix, originally planted with Pinot Noir, in 1995. Grapes ripen slowly on this slightly stony soil of marl and limestone, due to its north-north-east exposure and combe location. This characteristic quickly proved ideal for white wines. After conduc...

Grown on 3 hectares facing south, this white Mercurey is a subtle blend of grapes harvested from several parcels thriving on clay-limestone soils, including Les Montots and Bussière. Exceptionally light, supple and fragrant, it offers a less mineral but equally subtle tasting experience than our Cl...

In the vineyard :Surface: 1,57 HaExposure: Lower slopes/Multiple exposuresSoil Type: Clay/LimestoneGrape variety: ChardonnaySize Mode: Single Guyot /PoussardGrowing method: FR-BIO-01 organic certifiedSoil cultivation: Straddle ploughingHarvest: ManualYear of planting: 1960/1976/1982/1986/2012

Chablis is the northernmost wine region in Burgundy, which produces only Chardonnay. The cooler climate gives these wines crispness, acidity and a flinty minerality.This wine is fresh and pure with an underlying minerality. The palate reveals notes of citrus combined with spicy aromas (fennel, lime ...

‘Vaillons’ originates from the Latin vallis or valles meaning an ‘elongated area between two raised zones’ which escribes the 1er Cru plot from which this wine is made.Bright, clear hue with attractive golden tinges. This 1er Cru offers remarkable aromatic complexity with aromas of ripe citr...

The name ‘Mont de Milieu’ defines the slope that previously marked a boundary between two constituencies in Champagne and Burgundy.Clear, bright hue with light green tinges. This 1er Cru reveals a remarkably rich aromatic profile with ripe citrus fruits and white flowers. The palate is rich and round with exceptional length.

Domaine Pattes Loup is a 24 hectare certified organic vineyard owned by Thomas Pico in the village of Courgis in Burgundy's northern outpost, Chablis. This creamy and crisp Chablis is an excellent example of what happens when small scale meets lofty ambitions of making full bodied, beautifully balanced, complex Chablis using organically certified grapes.Pattes Loup, which means 'wolf's paw'.

Grape: ChardonnaySoil: Steep slopes composed of a sandy marl and limestone.Age of the vines: 31 years oldMaceration Process: Whole bunch pressed, lightly crushed. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels, "sur lies" without "batonnage".Pressing: Pneumatic pressTotal elevage: 14 monthsOak use...

From the domaine.Color whiteGrape variety chardonnaySurface area 1.50 haProduction 6 330Share of new barrels 15%Alcohol 12,5%The appellationOur Puligny-Montrachet mostly comes from a 1.1 ha plot located in the AOC Puligny 1er cru “Les Chalumeaux" which was downgraded to village when it was replant...

Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancWinemaking: Cabernet and Merlot grapes are vinified and aged separately in French and American oak barrels, before being finished.Controlled extraction – 3 weeks maceration with daily pumping overSoil: Combination of clay, limestone and gr...

This regional blend of Burgundian Pinot Noir is new in store and impressive with its clean, fresh, savoury flavours, which underpin its lively red fruit and juicy acidity. This is beautiful drinking right now with firm tannins and adding depth to the mid palate and length of flavour to the finish.Good drinking now or in the next two to three years.

Louis Jadot owns one of the largest holdings of top level vineyards in Burgunday so has access to outstanding grapes in good volumes, so wines like this lively fresh young Chardonnay benefit hugely. This wine is a regional blend from Burgundy, made from grapes grown in both the Cotes d’Or and Macon, which combine to add flesh, weight and depth along with purity of acidity for freshness.

'Cool and airy aromas include those of herbal tea, red currant and a hint of the sauvage. The sleek, vibrant and delicious middleweight flavors exude evident minerality on the detailed, youthfully austere and firm finale. This compact and serious effort will require at least some cellaring as it's t...