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Tasted two times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Advocate 90 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Branaire-Ducru has an earthy nose over a core of red and black currants with hints of tapenade, pencil shavings and sage. The medium-bodied palate is firm and chewy, with just enough fruit and a lively finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Suckling 93 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \"More open than many 2015 St.-Juliens at this stage in spite of the firm, dry tannin structure behind the bright cassis. The tannins need some integration, but with some patience (from 2021 or 2022), this will become a rather fine wine.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator 94 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \"This pumps lush fig, boysenberry and blackberry confiture notes along, pushed by a rather polished but ample structure. 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Try in 2024 but already impressive to taste. 98 JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Haut Bailly is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot (Véronique Sanders told me that the latter was planted three years ago.) My sample included 80% new oak, but there will be 50% in the final blend. Deep in color, the bouquet is very intense with multilayered blackberry, blueberry, crème de cassis and subtle black olive aromas, introverted at first but soon racing out of the blocks with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, quite firm tannin. This is an Haut-Bailly with real backbone, real sense of purpose. It could have tipped over into being overpowering due to that intense Merlot, but the acidity keeps everything in check and the finish demonstrates wonderful tension. In particular, the aftertaste is incredibly long in the mouth. This Haut Bailly is up there with the 2009 and 2010 - a bravura Pessac-Léognan destined for long-term ageing. Do yourself (and the wine) a favor and cellar it for 12 years, drinking the 2012 or 2013 before reaching for this. 95-97WA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Haut Bailly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7505764515870,"sku":"CHBPL15","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1.BHWWineBottlecopy_979352c0-f120-4c06-9034-700b17843b01.jpg?v=1623427976"},{"product_id":"2004-ch-de-suronde-quartes-de-chaume-grand-cru-sweet-chenin-blanc-500ml","title":"2004 Ch. de Suronde Quartes de Chaume Grand Cru Sweet Chenin Blanc 500ml","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This is a very special sweet wine. Haunting and terribly enjoyable. Closeout special price due to change in importer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis late release is showing beautifully, with glazed peach and pear notes lifted by hints of orange zest, green tea and honeysuckle. 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Beautiful mouth and good structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mas de Lavail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8199339704423,"sku":"BHW-47048358","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2007-dom-mas-de-lavail-maury-blanc-doux-375ml-1.jpg?v=1605990098"},{"product_id":"2000-krug-clos-dambonnay-blanc-de-noirs-owc","title":"2000 Krug Clos d'Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs OWC","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bt-body\"\u003eAn elegant, almost ethereal Champagne, showing a subtle richness and power, with vibrant acidity and a beautifully creamy mousse carrying the finely meshed flavors of Chambord liqueur, singed orange peel, biscuit and spun honey, accented by hints of toasted almond, saline and smoke that gain momentum and echo on the finish. 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Bottle is in the original black lacquer box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8257388511335,"sku":"","price":2388.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_ee6eee05-1d49-4d94-bd4a-d7a20112527d.jpg?v=1605923256"},{"product_id":"2003-ch-de-suronde-quartes-de-chaume-grand-cru-sweet-chenin-blanc-500ml","title":"2003 Ch. de Suronde Quartes de Chaume Grand Cru Sweet Chenin Blanc 500ml","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis late release is showing beautifully, with glazed peach and pear notes lifted by hints of orange zest, green tea and honeysuckle. Fleshy, unctuous and yet still fresh on a finish rounded off by a burnished edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This is a very special sweet wine. Haunting and terribly enjoyable. 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Another bonus is that the half bottle will stay fresh in your refrigerator for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cazes family worked this land for 50 years before releasing their first wines, and they’ve only gotten better with each vintage since! \u003cstrong\u003eNow certified biodynamic for a full twenty years\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate is a picture of dedication to the best agricultural practices and you can taste it. A rare treat, this aged muscat wine has developed secondary and tertiary qualities of honey and caramel laced with orange rind, dried apricot, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, and allspice. The fermentation is halted with the addition of high proof grape spirit, so the remaining sweetness is natural from the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lionel Laval\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rivesaltes AOC\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAccolades\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e96 pts, \u003c\/strong\u003eJessica Marinzeck, Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70% Muscat d'Alexandrie et 30% Muscat à Petits Grains\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCooperage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stainless\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 pts - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJessica Marinzeck, Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small glass of this naturally sweet wine is the perfect nightcap. Lightly honeyed and still quite young, there is a bitter almond and dried apricot quality that is refreshing. Not cloying or overly sweet, the wine would also be heavenly with madeleines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 Bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cazes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12455645347943,"sku":"BHW-1415097","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2010-cazes-muscat-de-rivesaltes-vin-doux-naturel-375ml-1.jpg?v=1605991243"},{"product_id":"2013-dom-thomas-fils-sancerre-ultimus","title":"2013 Dom. 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Surrounded by 80 hectares of vineyards planted to Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, as well as Syrah and Carignan, they make powerful, well-structured and deeply aromatic IGP Côtes Catalanes and Côtes du Roussillon Villages. Their intense Maurys are said to be among the best of the region. \u003cstrong\u003eTo make this sweet wine, fermentation is stopped in the middle of the ‘solid’ phase in mid fermentation by adding neutral alcohol to capture the natural grape sugars. Alcoholic maceration continues for another three weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sun of the Roussillon wine region is fully expressed through intense ripe fruits aromas. Made from 40+ year old Grenache vines, the wine is brilliant in color with deep garnet reflections. A complex nose with aromas of blackberry, fresh fig. After a few years, notes of cocoa develop as well. 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It is quite tannic and needs cellaring. ~94pts, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhereas the 1985 Échézeaux is a floral, lifted wine, the 1985 Romanée St. Vivant presents a much deeper, muscular expression of fruit, with fewer floral\/savory notes and tons of sheer power. There is plenty of intensity in the glass. At the same time, though, the 1985 possesses elements of rusticity that are impossible to miss. Overall, the 1985 is a fairly burly St. Vivant with less polish and finesse than is common today, but it should drink well for years to come. ~93pts, VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have had this wine many times and the note that follows is based on a bottle tasted in 2012: Quite complex and classically, even brilliantly, spicy on both the nose and the palate but the beginning of what is likely to be a graceful decline is in sight. While this is indeed still wonderfully tasty and lovely as the flavors display soy, hoisin and anise notes, the vibrancy this had in its youth has now passed and it has become a sweet older burg in character. 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In 1855 the Château was ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in the famous classification that was prepared for the Universal Exhibition of that year. Even through the centuries, Lafite is still one of the top wines in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe name Lafite comes from the Gascon language term “la hite”, which means “hillock”. There were probably already vineyards on the property at the time when the Ségur family organized the vineyard in the 17th century, and Lafite began to earn its reputation as a great winemaking estate. The vineyard consists of three main areas: the hillsides around the Château, the adjacent Carruades plateau to the west, and 4.5 hectares in neighboring Saint Estèphe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe average age of the grapevines is 39 years old\u003c\/b\u003e. 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Intense and vibrant on the palate, giving the impression of tremendous power still contained. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12 btl OWC available upon request with a min. purchase + shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a Lafite with lots of muscle and tone. Very tannic and velvety textured. Full body, fresh acidity and a bright finish. Shows a tenderness at the end. Gorgeous. 97-98 JS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, powerful and enveloping, the 2015 Lafite-Rothschild is endowed with serious volume and textural resonance. Super-ripe plum, smoke and spice notes emerge in the glass, but only with great reluctance. Although the aromatics aren't giving much at this point, the palate is much more expressive. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wine's sheer power and authoritative tone result in an unusually dramatic Lafite.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2015 is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot that spent 20 months in oak, which is a bit more than the norm. ~96+ VM\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep garnet-purple shaded 2015 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot and was matured for 20 months in new oak barrels from Tonnellerie des Domaines (their own cooperage). It is still sporting a lot of cedar at this nascent stage with a vibrant core of black raspberries, red currants and crushed plums plus touches of cigar boxes, violets and underbrush with a waft of tilled loam. Medium-bodied and elegantly styled with wonderful freshness and depth, it is compellingly earthy\/minerally in the mouth with a frame of seductively silky yet very firm tannins and culminating in a very long, racy and pure finish. Boasting spectacular finesse and packed with nuances, clearly, given some of the challenges here in 2015, this is a masterpiece of diligence in the vineyards, careful selection and very clever crafting—bravo! \u003c\/span\u003e96+ WA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15858838306919,"sku":"Lafite15","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2015-chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-first-growth-owc-1.jpg?v=1627255894"},{"product_id":"1949-chateau-prieure-du-monastir-del-camp-rivesaltes","title":"1949 Château Prieuré du Monastir del Camp Rivesaltes","description":"","brand":"Chateau Prieure du Monastir del Camp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19704930533479,"sku":"CHPMRI49","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1949-chateau-prieure-du-monastir-del-camp-rivesaltes-1.jpg?v=1605982645"},{"product_id":"1959-domaine-la-sobilane-rivesaltes","title":"1959 Domaine La Sobilane Rivesaltes","description":"","brand":"Domaine La Sobilane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19704936431719,"sku":"DSRI59","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1959-domaine-la-sobilane-rivesaltes-1.jpg?v=1605982889"},{"product_id":"1959-larchiviste-rivesaltes","title":"1959 l'Archiviste Rivesaltes","description":"","brand":"lArchiviste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19704945475687,"sku":"LARI59","price":159.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1959-l-archiviste-rivesaltes-1.jpg?v=1605983005"},{"product_id":"1969-riveyrac-rivesaltes","title":"1969 Riveyrac Rivesaltes","description":"","brand":"Riveyrac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19704967987303,"sku":"RIVRI69","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1969-riveyrac-rivesaltes-1.jpg?v=1605983400"},{"product_id":"1969-domaine-la-sobilane-rivesaltes","title":"1969 Domaine la Sobilane Rivesaltes","description":"","brand":"Domaine la Sobilane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19704981618791,"sku":"DLSRI69","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1969-domaine-la-sobilane-rivesaltes-1.jpg?v=1605983246"},{"product_id":"1979-riveyrac-rivesaltes","title":"1979 Riveyrac Rivesaltes","description":"","brand":"Riveyrac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19704987844711,"sku":"RIVRI79","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1979-riveyrac-rivesaltes-1.jpg?v=1606015297"},{"product_id":"2015-chateau-domeyne-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois","title":"2015 Chateau Domeyne Saint-Estephe Cru Bourgeois","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocated 500m from Phelan-Segur \u0026amp; Calon-Segur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 year old vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest yet from this dramatically improved estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe owners of Ch. Domeyne are Claire and Gonzague Lurton. If the names aren't familiar, they should be. You most assuredly know their other properties which include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurfort-Vivens - 2nd Growth Margaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChateau Ferriere - 3rd Growth Margaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaut Bages Liberal - 5th Growth Pauillac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcaibo - Sonoma Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a power couple in Bordeaux. They are leading the charge to natural and biodynamic farming at their properties. The Lurton family is globally known throughout the wine world. The property was acquired in 2006 and investment, renovation, and improvements have led to this remarkable 2015 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very impressive wine with a ton of tannic power, but also great balance thanks to the fresh acidity. A \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully made wine that you could easily mistake for a classed growth\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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In 1987 they began to bottle and sell under the Jean-Michel Gerin brand. In 1988 Gerin made his first purchase of vines in La Grandes Places and added to his holdings in 1996, with the purchase of land on La Landonne. Today, the estate covers 12ha in the Côte-Rôtie appellation where Jean has now been joined by his two sons, Michael and Alexis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny 1.4 hectare lieu-dit, Les Grandes Places (The Great Place) is composed of micaschiste on steeply terraced hillside vineyards that face South-Southeast. \u003cstrong\u003eNearly a quarter of the vines are 80+ years old and most of the vines are over 40\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand harvested (tractors can’t negotiate the terraces) and picked by descending downhill with a basket strapped behind. Macerated for 30 days. \u003cstrong\u003eAged in 100% new oak for 24 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright purple with an explosively perfumed bouquet that displays ripe, spice-tinged blackberry, cherry compote, incense and smoky bacon scents, backed by vanilla and mocha qualities. Huge mouthfeel, it is a wine with power and sustainability. Offers palate-staining dark fruit liqueur, vanilla and candied violet flavors that are lifted and given focus by a jolt of juicy acidity. Youthfully firm tannins build steadily through a strikingly long, penetrating finish that repeats the blue fruit and floral qualities. Ages gracefully for 10+ years from vintage date. Will perfectly accompany red meats and games, charcuteries, strong cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous, with a core of raspberry and plum pâte de fruit flavors spilling forth in wave after wave, but still harnessed in the end by deeply embedded acidity and racy graphite notes. The finish is fueled by extra singed apple wood and black tea nuances, while the fruit smolders. Best from 2022 through 2043. 20 cases imported. ~96WS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright purple. An explosively perfumed bouquet displays ripe, spice-tinged blackberry, cherry compote, incense and smoky bacon scents, backed by vanilla and mocha qualities. Offers palate-staining dark fruit liqueur, vanilla and candied violet flavors that are lifted and given focus by a jolt of juicy acidity. 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Christian Moreau Père \u0026 Fils Chablis Grand Cru Clos Hospices","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moreau family has been rooted in the heart of Chablis since 1814. At that time JeanJoseph Moreau founded the wine-merchant trading firm. In 1974 Hiram Walker acquired 50% of the company and acquired the remaining shares in 1985. J. Moreau et Fils was then sold with no member of the family remaining in the company to Boisset in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The Moreau family retained ownership of their vineyard holdings throughout these transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the 2002 vintage, Christian Moreau Père \u0026amp; Fils regained their right to produce wines sourced from their extensive vineyard holdings and market the wines under their own name. Today, Fabien Moreau, the sixth generation of the family, is the super-star winemaker of this beautiful Domaine in Chablis. After graduating in Oenology in Dijon and earning a MBA at E.N.I.T.A in Bordeaux, he also studied in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine’s vines average 45 years old; at harvest, grape picking is done by hand, from their Chablis up to their Grands Crus. The Domaine’s Premier Crus and Grands Crus wines are vinified up to 30-45% in wood barrels, the balance in stainless vats. Fermentation of their other wines takes place in stainless steel vats. According to Moreau family, “Our winemaking techniques should strive to honor the high quality of our terroir, vines and grapes, bringing out the very best in every harvest.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Grand Cru Les Clos ‘Clos des Hospice’ is produced \u003cstrong\u003efrom the domaine’s tiny one-acre monopole at the foot of the Les Clos vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyard was acquired by the Moreau family in 1904 and has a slightly different terroir to rest of the vineyard, with slightly heavier marl soils, old and densely planted vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe grapes are pruned heavily during the growing season to keep yields to a minimum. Grapes are hand harvested using small containers, and brought to the winery for further sorting. Like all Moreau wines, the selection process is strict for this cuvée with only the highest quality grapes making their way to the fermentation. The must is fermented in stainless steel followed by 12 months of aging in the cellars. A small portion on the final blend is aged in oak cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe 2015 Chablis Grand Cru les Clos des Hospices has a touch more vigor and detail on the nose compared to the regular les Clos this year with scents of pink grapefruit, granite and a touch of rose petal emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a fine thread of acidity, tensile and energetic with real precision and detail on the mineral-driven finish. This is a wonderful, sophisticated Chablis that lingers in the mouth a couple of minutes after the wine has departed. Superb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eDomaine Christian Moreau has been one of the most reliable sources of Chablis in recent years. Christian Moreau himself, always brutally candid with an impeccably wry, almost sardonic sense of humor and of course decades of experience, escorted me through the 2016 barrel samples and 2015s in bottle, plus a smattering of older vintages (see \"Up From the Cellar\"). To be frank, these mature bottles were interesting to taste, however, they testify to the tangible improvement under Fabien Moreau. I asked Christian why that might be the case and what factors have led to this upswing. He answered that they have paid far more attention to the vineyards in recent years, resulting in higher quality fruit. In the last four or five vintages, the wines have displayed far more precision and terroir expression and perhaps superior aging potential. With respect to the 2016 vintage, I asked about the challenges they faced. “In 2016, first we had the frost that especially affected the top of the hill,\" Christian explained, \"though the grand crus were less damaged. Then there were the two hailstorms in May. The first hit Préhy and the second hit the vicinity of Fourchaume and the northern vineyards towards Maligny. At least the hail was early in 2016, before the flowering. In 2015 it struck one week before the harvest. We could hear it falling from around midnight. So this really hit production. For example, Les Clos was down by 20%. Then we had the frost this year in 2017 that has destroyed nearly 100 hectares. Valmur will be down by 70% but the right bank is not too bad. In 2017, even if the buds were not frozen, we found that the bunches did not form normally. The frost lasted seven nights and we only had candles for one more night. We were lucky—some people did not have any at all. 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