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Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru 2019
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$5494.95
$5562.63
Smoky and lightly oaky aromas include those of most floral, ripe apple compote, Asian-style tea and a broad range of...
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Albert Bichot Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$50.45
A latent stoniness underlines the white peach, apple and lemon fruit in this sleek, balanced white, which lingers...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$219.95
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$92.14
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.45
Offering up aromas of orange zest, white flowers, pastry cream and almonds, the 2019 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$161.02
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$150.95
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$211.95
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Arnaud Ente Meursault 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$903.13
The 2019 Meursault Village unwinds in the glass with aromas of pear, wheat toast, white flowers and orange oil,...
Cabernet Franc Carmenere Chardonnay 2019 Pre-Arrival
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.
The deep blue colored grapes of the Carmenere varietal have their origins in France, where they are still listed as one of the elite grape varietals allowed by French law for the use in Bordeaux wines, generally regarded to be the finest in the world. However, the use of Carmenere grapes in France has been dwindling for many decades now, and it has been in several New World countries where they have seen their renaissance. Although still mostly used as a blending grape, single variety Carmenere wines are greatly sought after as a result of their deep, complex aromas, stunning blood red color and the fact that the grapes, when processed at optimum ripeness, carry some fascinating flavors, including chocolate, tobacco, and spicy cherry notes.
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.