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Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru 2011
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$4765.72
The strikingly complex, cool and reserved nose of mostly citrus, stone, floral and white orchard fruit aromas still...
750ml - Case of 12
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$278.26
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$1460.30
750ml - Case of 6
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$146.03
This is one of Italy's great white wines, with aromas and flavours of apple pie, cream tart and lemon-lime. Full body...
750ml - Case of 6
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$59.19
At the foot of the gravelly terrace, partly formed by the erosion of the limestone slope, this very special...
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Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2011
750ml - Case of 12
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$107.13
Scented of freshly squeezed lemons, lime leaves and orange blossoms with touches of struck match, crushed stones and...
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Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Le Clos 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$231.28
Bright ruby. Complex nose melds blackberry, licorice, violet and wild herbs. Subtly rich and elegant, offering dark...
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$1869.45
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750ml - Case of 6
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$1328.39
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$431.65
The 2011 Chablis Les Clos comes across as rather big in this vintage. A broad-shouldered frame houses rich fruit in...
750ml - Case of 3
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$6278.51
750ml - Case of 12
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$167.31
750ml - Case of 6
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$688.65
The 2011 Chablis Butteaux is subtle, gracious and utterly impeccable in its elegance. All the elements are simply in...
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$528.95
$550.54
The 2011 Chablis Butteaux is subtle, gracious and utterly impeccable in its elegance. All the elements are simply in...
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$589.42
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$495.56
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Albarino Cabernet Franc Chardonnay 2011
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.