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Burghound 86-88\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037201027311,"sku":"1907","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/rion_beauxbruns2005-LBL.png?v=1731310914"},{"product_id":"2006-loring-wine-company-pinot-noir-sheas-vineyard","title":"Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Sheas Vineyard 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e*Please note, we opened and tried this in July 2025.  It's still drinking well.  Buy these to drink immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis was \u003cstrong data-end=\"79\" data-start=\"27\"\u003eBrian Loring’s first vintage under his own label\u003c\/strong\u003e made entirely from Shea Vineyard fruit—previously he had fashioned Shea bottlings for other producers like Pali in 2005\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.princeofpinot.com\/article\/28\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princeofpinot.com\/article\/28\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVolume is very limited—just 530 cases released in 2006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"368\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"370\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"12\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"449\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"14\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enticing aromatics of \u003cstrong data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eblackberry, oak spice, pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a subtle earthy edge that stretches into briar and forest floor tones\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"528\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium‑weight, with dark fruit character balanced by firm but silky tannins. There’s a pleasing texture: generous mouthfeel with a toasty, slightly chalky finish.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eComplex and moody Pinot, notably more earthy and introspective than Brian Loring’s California offerings\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"774\" data-start=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"774\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"10\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community average ~88 points on CellarTracker; reviewers praised its ambitious expression from a cooler Oregon site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"17\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally recommended to drink within 4–5 years; approachable now but may still linger gracefully if well cellared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"893\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"12\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shea Vineyard is known for rigorous canopy management and sun exposures ideal to moderate Oregon ripeness. Loring sources fruit direct from Shea Cellars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"935\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"15\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial whole‑cluster inclusion, natural fermentation, minimal intervention and aging typically in neutral or lightly used oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"12\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw cap, which helps with preservation and freshness at 14.0% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"4\"\u003e2006 label theme\u003c\/strong\u003e honored vineyard workers—each wine label featured images of the harvest crew in action. Loring saw them as the \u003cstrong data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eunsung heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e behind high‑quality Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037202370799,"sku":"2051","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/2006LoringWineCompany-PinotNoirShea_sVineyard.png?v=1736981809"},{"product_id":"2002-ponsot-clos-de-la-roche-vieilles-vignes","title":"Ponsot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru \"Vieilles Vignes\" 2002","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is even more aromatic complexity with similar and brilliant red and black fruit notes though not the spice with superbly sappy, concentrated and very pure flavors that display flat out incredible length and impeccable balance. This will join the ranks of some of the best vintages of Ponsot's Clos de la Roche, which is saying something. It is however built for the very patient. 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There is excellent power and intensity to the naturally sweet and well-detailed medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth on the long and ever-so-slightly austere finish. This is really very good and while it's not at its full peak it is sufficiently close that this could be drunk now with pleasure. In sum, this is one of the better examples of Drouhin Clos de Vougeot in recent memory. Tasted on several occasions in just the last few months with entirely consistent results.  \u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 93 (Oct. 2014)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037214363887,"sku":"6412","price":321.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/drouhin_closvougeot2002-LBL.png?v=1731310991"},{"product_id":"2020-bouchard-pere-et-fils-volnay-1er-cru-les-caillerets-ancienne-cuvee-carnot","title":"Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay 1er Cru \"Les Caillerets\" Ancienne Cuvee Carnot 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eCropped at a derisory 15 hectoliters per hectare, the quality of Bouchard's 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuve Carnot is some compensation for the lack of quantity. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, rose petals, plums, raw cocoa and orange rind, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a long, fragrant finish.  \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley 92-94+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037215576303,"sku":"6907","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/bouchard_cailleretscarnot2020-LBL.png?v=1731311003"},{"product_id":"2020-jadot-chambolle-1er-cru-les-feusselottes","title":"Louis Jadot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru \"Les Feusselottes\" 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscreet though still easily perceptible wood surrounds the spicier aromas of red berries, plum and violet. The more refined yet still appealingly punchy and more mineral-driven flavors conclude in a moderately austere and somewhat attenuated if firm finale that cuts the length short. This may well better harmonize but it would be fair to observe that the balance isn't perfect.  Burghound 89-91\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037217771759,"sku":"7068","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/jadot_feusselottes2020-LBL.png?v=1731311011"},{"product_id":"2020-jadot-nuits-st-georges-1er-boudots","title":"Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru \"Les Boudots\" 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch spicier aromas include those of violet, red berry coulis, soil tones and discreet wood influence. I very much like the seductive texture of the suave and solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors that flash good power on the firmly structured finale where the only reproach is a touch of warmth. Burghound 91-93 Outstanding!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes of rich berry fruit, blood orange, rose petals and spices introduce the 2020 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots (Domaine Gagey), a medium to full-bodied, velvety and ample wine that's layered and lively, with bright acids and a saline finish. This is promising.  William Kelley 91-93\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037218033903,"sku":"7071","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/jadot_boudots2020-LBL.png?v=1731311012"},{"product_id":"2019-drouhin-echezeaux","title":"Joseph Drouhin Échézeaux Grand Cru 2019","description":"","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037219868911,"sku":"7224","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/drouhin_echezeaux2019-LBL.png?v=1731311025"},{"product_id":"2005-olivier-guyot-bourgogne-pinot-noir","title":"Olivier Guyot Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Mature Bourgogne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037221114095,"sku":"7312","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/guyot_bourgognepinotnoir2005-LBL.png?v=1731311029"},{"product_id":"2020-hubert-lignier-monthelie","title":"Hubert Lignier Monthelie 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eA new additiion to the Lignier lineup. 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There is again a lovely sense of verve to the detailed and denser flavors that possess slightly better complexity and persistence on the balanced and youthfully austere finale that has the stuffing to repay up to a decade of keeping.  Burghound 89-91\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes comes from eight parcels from 40 years old to some planted in 1915. Always-one of my favorite cuvées from Magnien, this is more defined and energetic than the regular Gevrey, offering Morello cherries, strawberries and r etals. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and a mixture of red and black fruit, supple in texture. It is not a concentrated evrey but feels very cohesive towards the finish. 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The domaine farms approximately 22 hectares spread across more than 30 appellations, with holdings stretching from Chambolle-Musigny in the north to Mercurey in the south.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bourgogne Pinot Noir serves as an excellent introduction to the domaine's style, drawing fruit from carefully farmed parcels located near Meursault and the surrounding Côte de Beaune villages. Rather than treating the wine as a simple regional bottling, Génot-Boulanger approaches it with the same attention to detail reserved for its Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines, resulting in a Bourgogne Rouge that consistently overdelivers for its classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe estate has been certified organic since 2018, reflecting a long-standing commitment to sustainable viticulture. Vineyard work emphasizes soil health, biodiversity, and low yields, allowing the vines to produce fruit with greater concentration and a clearer expression of place. 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This is seriously good though for my taste it is still close to a decade away from its ultimate peak.  \u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037239595247,"sku":"8135","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/drouhin_griotte2002-LBL.png?v=1731311135"},{"product_id":"2002-drouhin-echezeaux","title":"Joseph Drouhin Échézeaux Grand Cru 2002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpressive and very ripe, rich and spicy black raspberry fruit aromas lead to earthy, round and surprisingly supple flavors supported by ample tannins that are rendered almost invisible by the abundant sappy extract. In particular, I admire the lovely finishing complexity and intensity. 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Lahaye converted the vineyards to organic farming in 2003 and biodynamic farming in 2010, making him one of the early pioneers of biodynamics in Champagne. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"965\" data-section-id=\"txfsd9\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"967\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is sourced primarily from Grand Cru vineyards in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003eBouzy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional holdings in Ambonnay and Tauxières. Bouzy is one of Champagne's most celebrated Pinot Noir villages and has long been considered one of the benchmark terroirs of the Montagne de Reims. The vineyards are planted on chalk and limestone-rich soils and include vines ranging from 30 to 60 years of age. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1405\" data-section-id=\"wfx1da\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e sourced primarily from the parcels \u003cstrong data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003eVaux-Bétins\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eRaies Tortues\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bouzy. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts, and the wines are vinified in oak barrels rather than stainless steel. The Champagne undergoes extended lees aging and is bottled as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e with a very low dosage. The estate follows biodynamic farming practices and minimizes intervention throughout the winemaking process. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"1905\" data-section-id=\"y1068l\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Grand Cru, 100% Pinot Noir, Extra Brut, organically and biodynamically farmed (Biodyvin certified), barrel-fermented, extended lees aging. Benoît Lahaye is considered one of the foremost specialists of Pinot Noir in Champagne and has been producing Blanc de Noirs bottlings since the 1980s. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2563\" data-start=\"2270\" data-section-id=\"zp49gs\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2272\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chicken, duck breast, pork loin, tuna, salmon, mushroom dishes, Comté, and aged Gouda. The wine's Pinot Noir structure and vinous character allow it to pair comfortably throughout a meal rather than serving solely as an aperitif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037244182767,"sku":"8318","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/lahaye_blancdenoirs-LBL.png?v=1731311178"},{"product_id":"2022-sylvain-pataille-marsannay-la-montagne","title":"Sylvain Pataille Marsannay \"La Montagne\" 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce again the expressive nose is super-fresh and appealing with its overtly floral-suffused nose of red pinot fruit, wet stone and rose petal. The medium weight flavors aren't quite as concentrated, but they are notably finer on the youthfully austere finale that could use better depth.  Burghound 88-90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ilgv4\" data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Sylvain Pataille was founded in 1999 and has grown to approximately 15 hectares, making it one of the most important estates in Marsannay. Pataille is trained as an oenologist and consults for numerous domaines throughout Burgundy. The estate is farmed organically and biodynamically, with all vineyard work performed manually and yields kept deliberately low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16thmsl\" data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Montagne is a lieu-dit located on the upper slopes of Marsannay at elevations approaching 300 meters. The vineyard is planted on shallow limestone and marl soils with significant active limestone content. Its higher elevation and cooler exposure make it one of the latest-ripening sites in the appellation, contributing to naturally high acidity and pronounced mineral character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18b3z5i\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir. Grapes are harvested by hand, sorted in the vineyard and cellar, and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Pataille typically employs a high percentage of whole clusters depending on stem ripeness. The wine is aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels with a limited proportion of new oak, and bottled with minimal fining and filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v5nf4q\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1501\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast duck, pigeon, quail, grilled pork loin, mushroom dishes, veal chops, beef tartare, and aged Burgundian cheeses. The wine's bright acidity and structural backbone make it particularly well suited to game birds and earthy preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037245067503,"sku":"8348","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/pataille_marsannaymontagne-LBL.png?v=1731311187"},{"product_id":"2022-jean-marc-pillot-chassagne-montrachet-1er-morgeot-rouge","title":"Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomaine Jean-Marc Pillot is one of Chassagne-Montrachet's benchmark family estates, with roots in the village stretching back generations. Jean-Marc took over the domaine in 1991 and gradually refined both vineyard and cellar practices, building a reputation for wines that combine classic Burgundian precision with remarkable consistency. While the estate is best known for its white wines, its red Chassagne-Montrachets are among the appellation's most compelling and often overlooked expressions of Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorgeot is one of the largest and most important Premier Cru vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet. Historically associated with an ancient abbey, the vineyard has been cultivated since at least the 15th century. Unlike many of Burgundy's famous white-wine sites, Morgeot is particularly well suited for Pinot Noir, producing some of the most structured and age-worthy red wines in the Côte de Beaune. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJean-Marc Pillot's Morgeot Rouge is sourced from the climat \u003cstrong\u003eLes Fairendes\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the domaine farms approximately two-thirds of a hectare of Pinot Noir planted in 1967. These mature vines naturally produce lower yields, resulting in greater concentration, complexity, and depth while preserving the elegance that defines Chassagne-Montrachet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vineyard benefits from classic Côte de Beaune clay-limestone soils. Clay contributes texture, body, and richness, while the limestone component provides freshness, minerality, and aromatic lift. This combination allows Morgeot to produce wines with both power and refinement, often displaying more structure than neighboring red Burgundy appellations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAromatically, the wine offers layers of black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, forest floor, and subtle spice. On the palate, dense fruit is balanced by silky tannins and a mineral backbone that gives the wine both power and elegance. Critics frequently describe Morgeot as the domaine's most robust red wine, yet one that retains remarkable finesse and harmony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037245198575,"sku":"8353","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/2022JeanMarcPillotChassagneMontrachet1erMorgeot-Rouge.png?v=1757194385"},{"product_id":"2022-jean-marc-pillot-santenay-rouge-les-champs-claude","title":"Jean-Marc Pillot Santenay Rouge Les Champs Claude 2022","description":"","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037245264111,"sku":"8357","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/pillot_santenaychampsclaude2022-LBL.png?v=1744916434"},{"product_id":"2022-confuron-gindre-vosne-romanee-1er-les-chaumes","title":"Confuron-Gindre Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru \"Les Chaumes\" 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanted in 1919 and 1920. A bright mid purple lightly reductive, but with greater intensity of clean bright fruit on the palate. Lively dense cherry and raspberry, fine concentration, showing clearly more interesting than Brûlées today. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Nov 2023. - Jasper Morris 92-94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomaine Confuron-Gindre is a sixth-generation family estate based in the heart of Vosne-Romanée, farming approximately 11 hectares across some of the Côte de Nuits' most prestigious terroirs. The family's philosophy centers on traditional viticulture and minimal intervention, with an emphasis on allowing each vineyard to express its unique identity. Wines are aged for approximately 18 months in barrel and bottled at the estate, a practice that has helped establish Confuron-Gindre as one of the most respected under-the-radar producers in Vosne-Romanée. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLes Chaumes occupies a privileged position just below the famed Premier Cru Malconsorts and only a short distance from the legendary Grand Crus of Vosne-Romanée. The vineyard is characterized by shallow clay-limestone soils where the bedrock can lie as little as 20 centimeters beneath the surface. This forces the vines to root deeply into fractured limestone, naturally restricting vigor and producing grapes of exceptional concentration, finesse, and aromatic complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the vines in Confuron-Gindre's parcel of Les Chaumes were planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1919 and 1920\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them among the oldest vines in the domaine. These centenarian vines produce extremely low yields and tiny berries through a phenomenon known as millerandage, resulting in wines of remarkable depth, concentration, and intensity while maintaining the elegance that defines great Vosne-Romanée. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2022 vintage is particularly successful in Vosne-Romanée. A warm, sunny growing season delivered excellent ripeness, yet the best sites retained freshness and balance. In Les Chaumes, the combination of old vines and limestone-rich soils produced a wine that marries generous fruit with energy and structure, offering both immediate appeal and long-term aging potential. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaking remains firmly rooted in Burgundian tradition. Fermentation is designed to preserve the purity of Pinot Noir and the character of the vineyard, followed by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 months of élevage in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with about \u003cstrong\u003e40% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. The oak is carefully integrated, providing texture and structure without overshadowing the wine's terroir-driven personality. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatically, the 2022 Les Chaumes is classic Vosne-Romanée, displaying layers of black cherry, blackcurrant, violet, rose petal, and exotic spice. Subtle notes of sandalwood, forest floor, and crushed stone emerge with aeration, while the palate combines silky tannins with remarkable precision and length. The hallmark of the wine is its ability to balance richness and sensuality with freshness and mineral tension. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLes Chaumes is often considered one of the best-value Premier Crus in Vosne-Romanée because of its proximity to Malconsorts and the Grand Cru slope. While neighboring vineyards command significantly higher prices, Les Chaumes frequently delivers a similar combination of perfume, texture, and complexity, making it a favorite among Burgundy collectors seeking outstanding terroir without Grand Cru pricing. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough already approachable thanks to the generosity of the 2022 vintage, this wine possesses the structure and concentration to evolve gracefully over the next decade or more. With time, the youthful fruit will give way to the savory, earthy, and spice-driven nuances that make mature Vosne-Romanée one of the most sought-after expressions of Pinot Noir in the wo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037245329647,"sku":"8361","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/confurongindre_chaumes2020-LBL.png?v=1731311190"},{"product_id":"2022-digioia-royer-bourgogne-hautes-cotes-de-nuits-rouge","title":"Digioia-Royer Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDigioia-Royer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037245395183,"sku":"8369","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/2022_Digioia_Royer_Bourgogne_Hautes_Cotes_De_Nuits_Rouge.png?v=1736033483"},{"product_id":"2022-drouhin-chambolle-musigny-1er-1-5ltr","title":"Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 1.5L 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn airy, ripe and perfumed nose speaks of mostly various red berries and a hint of cinnamon tea. In keeping with the elegance of the nose the mouthfeel of the middleweight flavors is super-sleek thanks to the very fine-grained tannins shaping the youthfully austere, balanced and lingering finish. This could use more depth but that should progressively develop if given a chance.  Burghound 91-93 Outstanding!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically made from 6 or 7 different 1ers depending on whether the fruit from the parcel of Les Baudes is included; in 2022 it is composed of Les Sentiers, Les Borniques, Haut Doix, Feusselottes, Groseilles, Les Plantes and Les Combottes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037247197423,"sku":"8443","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/Drouhin_Chambolle_20Musigny.png?v=1731311208"},{"product_id":"2021-philippe-jouan-coteaux-bourguignons-cuvee-thomas","title":"Philippe Jouan Coteaux Bourguignons \"Cuvee Thomas\" 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you want from a wine at this level.  Its the nuance and elegance that this displays that makes it such a delight to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037248639215,"sku":"8485","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/jouan_coteauxbourguignons2021-LBL.png?v=1731311220"},{"product_id":"2022-fournier-marsannay-les-longeroies","title":"Fournier Marsannay \"Les Longeroies\" 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eReduction blocks all but subtle floral nuances from piercing the funk. By contrast, there is a lovely underlying tension to the well-detailed and stony flavors that possess slightly better volume on the firm, dusty and bitter pit fruit-inflected finish that offers just a bit more depth and persistence. Note that at least some patience will be necessary. Burghound 90-92 Outstanding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z8cwqc\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Jean Fournier was founded in the 1960s and is currently run by Laurent Fournier, the third generation of the family. The estate farms approximately 16 hectares, almost entirely within Marsannay. Organic farming practices were introduced in 2003, with official certification achieved in 2008. Fournier is considered one of the leading specialists of Marsannay and bottles numerous individual climats to showcase the diversity of the appellation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ahnfed\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Longeroies is located on the southern end of Marsannay near Chenôve and covers approximately 33 hectares. The vineyard sits at elevations ranging from roughly 270 to 320 meters and features soils composed of limestone, marl, and iron-rich clay. It is one of the most highly regarded sites in the appellation and is among the vineyards that have been proposed for elevation in classification discussions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lde678\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from multiple parcels within Les Longeroies, including vines ranging from approximately 10 to 70 years of age. Harvesting is performed entirely by hand. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, and depending on the vintage, Fournier incorporates varying levels of whole clusters. The wine is aged for approximately 16-18 months in French oak barrels with a limited percentage of new oak to preserve vineyard character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3a5qk2\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1776\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with duck confit, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, grilled lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom-based dishes, and semi-firm Alpine cheeses. The combination of Pinot Noir fruit, bright acidity, and moderate tannin also makes it an excellent match for dishes featuring herbs, root vegetables, and earthy flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037248704751,"sku":"8488","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/2022FournierMarsannayLesLongeroies.png?v=1747610560"},{"product_id":"2022-fournier-marsannay-clos-du-roy","title":"Fournier Marsannay \"Clos du Roy\" 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Marsannay Clos du Roy has a classy bouquet with beautifully defined black cherry and bilberry fruit... fresh with finely chiseled tannins and impressive structure, yet finishes harmonious and pure. - Vinous Media 91-93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5rfi80\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Jean Fournier is one of Marsannay's benchmark estates, currently run by Laurent Fournier. The domaine farms organically and is widely regarded as one of the leading advocates for Marsannay's top vineyard sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mcgprn\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clos du Roy is one of the most prestigious climats in Marsannay. The vineyard sits on limestone-rich soils with eastern exposure and includes vines reaching up to 70 years of age. It is considered one of the appellation's reference sites and is frequently cited among Marsannay's finest terroirs. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m5unxv\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from 100% Pinot Noir, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in French oak with a restrained use of new barrels. Fournier's style emphasizes vineyard expression, freshness, and transparency over extraction or oak influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ys2wht\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1965\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with duck breast, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, and semi-firm cheeses such as Comté and Gruyère.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037248737519,"sku":"8489","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/2022FournierMarsannayClosDuRoy.png?v=1747525469"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-ravaut-ladoix-les-carrieres","title":"Ravaut Ladoix \"Les Carrieres\" 2022","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDomaine Gaston \u0026amp; Pierre Ravaut has been rooted in Ladoix-Serrigny for five generations, farming 12 hectares across the appellation. 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