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Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$156.77
Floral, citronella and mineral flavors mark this lean, pointed white. Intense, though the profile is more bony than...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$154.94
The 2020 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru has a perfumed bouquet with citrus peel, chai tea, hints of white chocolate...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$145.42
Viscous and smooth, with peach, citronella, orange peel, butter and baking spice flavors backed by a vibrant...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault Le Limozin 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$111.12
The 2020 Meursault Le Limozin is initially quite backward on the nose, opening with light hazelnut and lemon curd...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault Le Limozin 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$111.22
This white is creamy yet light on its feet, with lively acidity driving the lime blossom, citronella, apple, sweet...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Chevalieres 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$124.22
This well-balanced wine connects intense. bright acidity with the pure citrus fruits. The wine is perfumed by accents...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Chevalieres 2017
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$124.62
This well-balanced wine connects intense. bright acidity with the pure citrus fruits. The wine is perfumed by accents...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Chevalieres 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.45
The 2020 Meursault Les Chevalières is a step up from the Monthélie as it demonstrates much more tension and...
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Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Chevalieres 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$109.75
Perfumed, with white flowers, lime, peach, vanilla and smoky mineral aromas and flavors, this white is on the creamy...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$180.36
This white is all about balance and harmony, with bright acidity focusing the flavors of lemon, apple and baking...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$164.91
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$154.33
Assyrtiko Chardonnay Pre-Arrival Wine
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
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.