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A. Et P. De Villaine Mercurey Les Montots 2015
750ml - Case of 6
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$61.31
Displaying macerated cherry, kirsch, rose, earth and spice flavors, this ripe red is broad and firm yet silky, with...
750ml - Case of 6
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$78.95
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Alain Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne Rouge 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$69.98
87-89 This is almost always an excellent wine in the context of its place in the Burgundian hierarchy and 2020 is no...
750ml - Case of 6
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$255.95
Elegant, floral, very pretty Charmes that beautifully expresses both the vintage and the terroir. Silky tannins,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$236.95
750ml - Case of 6
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$200.95
92-94 The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes was the only cuvée that had been racked since it had been very...
750ml - Case of 3
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$304.97
750ml - Case of 6
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$329.95
92-94 The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes is superb, mingling aromas of orange rind, blackberries and...
750ml - Case of 3
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$383.95
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Alain Hudelot-Noellat Chambolle Musigny 2015
750ml - Case of 12
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$164.22
90-92 The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny Village, from the usual 11 parcels, has a tightly controlled red cherry and crushed...
Mourvedre Pinot Noir Rum 750ml Pre-Arrival
Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
It is difficult to categorize rum as a single spirit, because of all the spirits found around the globe, rum is perhaps the one which varies most dramatically from place to place. Clear, white rum - a favorite for cocktail drinkers - is perhaps the most prevalent example found today, but there is a whole world of darker, spiced and molasses-rich rums to explore, thanks to the fascinating history and wide reach this drink has.
Rum came about during the colonial times, when sugar was a huge and world-changing business. The molasses left over from the sugar production industry could easily be distilled into a delicious alcoholic drink, and provided extra income for the sugar traders. Before long, it became a favorite of sailors and transatlantic merchants, and it quickly spread across the Caribbean and Latin America, where it remains highly popular today.
The production of rum is a basic and simple one - you take your molasses, add yeast and water, and then ferment and distil the mixture. However, as is often the case, the devil is in the detail. The variation in yeasts found from place to place, the maturation period, the length of the fermentation and the type of stills and barrels used provide the rainbow-colored variation that gives rum its spectrum of styles and characteristics.