Pinot Noir

Mevushal. Made in a style that is full in berry flavors, soft in depth, lingering in its fruit filled acidity and superbly balanced. A wine made to get your taste buds into, rather than pose alongside. It is a measure of Goose Bay’s commitment to quality. - Winemaker Description.

Goose Bay Pinot Noir Kosher New Zealand 2021 is an elegant, cool-climate red that beautifully captures the vibrant character of New Zealand Pinot Noir.

Fragrant aromas of ripe cherry, wild strawberry and red plum rise from the glass, joined by subtle notes of dried herbs, gentle spice and forest floor. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, with juicy red fruit, refreshing acidity and fine, supple tannins. Delicate earthy and savory nuances add complexity before a balanced, softly lingering finish.

The 2021 vintage is drinking beautifully now, offering enough freshness for the dinner table while remaining polished and approachable on its own. Serve slightly cool to highlight its bright fruit and silky texture.

Pairing: An excellent companion to roasted chicken, turkey, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, duck, herb-crusted lamb or gently seasoned beef. A versatile choice for Shabbat, holiday meals and everyday entertaining.

Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750ml
Certification: Kosher

Elegant · Silky · Red-Fruited · Savory · Fresh

Winemaker Description

Considered the pinnacle of Burgundy, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti produces some of the world’s most revered wines from its tiny vineyards in Vosne-Romanee. Grands-Echezeaux, is a Grand Cru vineyard yielding sublime wines that are among the most highly-sought, seductive and rarest in the world.

The 2020 Grands Échézeaux is full-bodied, ample and fleshy with an abundance of powdery tannins and succulent acids. The luscious palate presents strawberry, cherry, leather, earth, mushroom, mint, a touch of spice, oak, and refreshing minerality.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021 

Pali Wine Co. · Huntington Pinot Noir · Santa Barbara County · 2023

Huntington is Pali Wine Co.'s generous, fruit-forward Pinot Noir, sourced entirely from organically farmed blocks at Pali Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. Seven Pinot Noir clones, harvested and fermented separately, come together in a wine built around bright fruit, savory detail and an approachable texture.

Strawberry, raspberry and cherry aromas mingle with black tea and baking spice. The palate brings dried strawberry and Bing cherry alongside mushroom and graphite, with rounded tannins, balanced acidity and a polished finish. Ten months in French oak, 30% new, adds another layer to this estate-grown Pinot.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

Wine Enthusiast · 91 Points: Bright cherry and strawberry aromas lead into an earthy rhubarb element on the nose of this bottling. The palate's candied cherry flavors are lifted by eucalyptus and menthol elements.

Winemaker Description

Pali Wine Co.: Huntington is our Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, sourced entirely from organically farmed blocks at Pali Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. A blend of seven clones, each harvested, fermented, and aged separately, it’s crafted to showcase bright fruit, savory nuance, and effortless drinkability. Ruby red in the glass, the wine opens with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry layered with black tea and baking spice. The palate is mouth-filling yet supple, offering flavors of dried strawberry, fresh Bing cherry, mushroom, and graphite. Soft, rounded tannins and a long, polished finish make ‘Huntington’ a versatile Pinot Noir built for both the table and everyday enjoyment.

Producer Notes · Style & Winemaking

Pali Wine Co.: Our entry-level Pinot Noir, and the most generous and fruit-forward of the range. All estate fruit from Pali Vineyard, built to be plush, ripe, and approachable, a Pinot you can open and enjoy tonight. A blend of seven clones fermented separately, then aged in French oak for polish. Soft, round, and easygoing.

Farming, Fermentation & Composition: 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir from Pali Vineyard, organically farmed. A blend of seven Pinot Noir clones, each fermented separately and hand harvested, pressed at dryness before blending. Aged ten months in French oak, 30% new. Made in a riper, rounder style than our other Pinots.

Tasting Notes: Bright ruby-red. Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, black tea, and baking spice on the nose. Dried strawberry, Bing cherry, mushroom, and graphite on the palate, with soft tannins and balanced acidity through a polished finish.

Our Take: This is our most approachable Pinot, the one to reach for if you just want a really tasty glass tonight. It's generous and fruit-forward, all strawberry and cherry, with soft tannins and a little baking spice from some new oak, so it's plush and easy rather than lean. It's all estate fruit off our Sta. Rita Hills vineyard, blended from seven different clones to give it depth. We've made this wine since 2008, it's kind of our signature Pinot. Nothing to overthink here, just open it and enjoy.

Food Pairings

Follow the producer's pairing suggestions of roasted pork tenderloin, grilled portobello mushrooms or pomegranate-roasted chicken. The wine's combination of fruit and savory notes offers several directions for the dinner table.

Wine Details

• Producer: Pali Wine Co.
• Cuvée: Huntington
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Santa Barbara County, California
• Vineyard: Pali Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills
• Country: United States
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir, a blend of seven clones
• Farming: Organically farmed estate vineyard, as described by the producer
• Harvest: Hand harvested
• Fermentation: Clones fermented separately; pressed at dryness before blending
• Aging: Ten months in French oak, 30% new
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Review: Wine Enthusiast 91 points

Generous Santa Barbara Pinot Noir with estate-grown character and an easy place at the table.

Dough · Pinot Noir · 2023 · United States

Dough Pinot Noir 2023 puts a food-first approach at the center of the table. Led by winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen, Dough connects wine with the culinary community, crafting wines intended to accompany a meal rather than compete with it.

For a relaxed dinner, consider this 750ml bottle alongside roast chicken, grilled salmon or a mushroom dish. These are pairing suggestions for Pinot Noir, offering a starting point for building your own menu.

Producer Story

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Head Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen works with a diverse team of James Beard Foundation chefs and leaders to craft a family of food-friendly wines, which are rooted in purpose. Good food for good meets good wine for good. Woman Winemaker!

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Join us in support of a vision for a more equitable and food sustainable future.

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Serving & Pairing Ideas

Try serving slightly cool with roast poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom pasta or lentils with roasted vegetables. These general Pinot Noir pairing ideas let you take the wine in several directions at the table.

Wine Details

• Producer: Dough
• Winemaker: Heidi Bridenhagen
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Country: United States
• Style: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml

A food-minded Pinot Noir for gathering around the dinner table.

Domaine Faiveley · Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes · 2022

Pinot Noir | Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France | 750ml

Pre-Arrival · Introductory Offer · Estimated Arrival: October 21, 2026.

Producer & Terroir

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley brings generations of Burgundian experience to this old-vine Gevrey-Chambertin. Erwan Faiveley and Technical Director Jérôme Flous combine traditional craftsmanship with precise vineyard management, emphasizing purity, balance and vineyard character.

Vieilles Vignes, meaning "old vines," brings together approximately 20 parcels covering nearly 10 hectares in Gevrey-Chambertin. The vines average more than 45 years of age, with some planted as early as 1945. Limestone and clay-rich soils provide the setting for a Pinot Noir with concentrated fruit, structure and savory complexity.

Winemaker Description

A magnificent expression of old-vine Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most celebrated villages, Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022 combines impressive concentration, refined structure and the unmistakable elegance of the Côte de Nuits.

Deep ruby-red in color, this beautifully crafted Burgundy opens with expressive aromas of black cherries, ripe raspberries and wild blackberries, accented by subtle notes of earth, spice and woodland undergrowth.

On the palate, concentrated dark fruit meets fine, powdery tannins and refreshing acidity. Rich and structured yet beautifully balanced, the wine reveals layers of ripe berries, delicate oak spice and savory mineral nuances, leading to a long, precise and elegant finish.

A classic Gevrey-Chambertin that offers generous fruit and immediate appeal while possessing the depth and structure for rewarding cellaring.

Expert Review

Wine Spectator, 91 Points: An intensely flavored red, featuring cherry, raspberry, boysenberry and earth flavors. Firm, with a light dusting of powdery tannins on the well-defined finish. Best from 2027 through 2038. 433 cases imported.

Winemaking & Aging

Hand-harvested grapes are meticulously sorted before carefully managed fermentation and maceration. Approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, with 20–30% new oak, adds subtle spice and texture while preserving the character of the old-vine fruit.

Pairing & Serving

Pair with beef bourguignon, roasted duck breast, filet mignon, grilled lamb or venison. Wild mushroom risotto, slow-braised short ribs and mature French cheeses also complement its depth and savory notes. Serve at 57–61°F (14–16°C). Wine Spectator recommends drinking from 2027 through 2038.

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
• Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
• Classification: Village
• Cuvée: Vieilles Vignes
• Vines: Average age more than 45 years; some plantings date to 1945
• Vineyards: Approximately 20 parcels covering nearly 10 hectares
• Soils: Limestone and clay-rich soils
• Style: Dry red wine
• Alcohol: 13%
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Aging: Approximately 14 months in French oak, 20–30% new
• Rating: Wine Spectator, 91 Points
• Recommended drinking window: 2027–2038, Wine Spectator
• Availability: Pre-arrival introductory offer; ETA October 21, 2026

A structured old-vine Gevrey-Chambertin, balancing concentrated berry fruit, earthy complexity and fine, powdery tannins.

Domaine Faiveley · Givry Champ-Lalot Rouge · 2023

Pinot Noir | Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France | 750ml

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Producer & Terroir

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley brings generations of Burgundian experience to its Côte Chalonnaise vineyards. Erwan Faiveley and Technical Director Jérôme Flous combine traditional craftsmanship with precise vineyard management, emphasizing purity, balance and elegance.

Champ-Lalot is a 3.99-hectare estate-owned vineyard in Givry with southeastern exposure. Vines principally planted in 1975 and 1979 grow in distinctive loamy soils containing relatively little clay. This mature-vine setting gives Faiveley's Pinot Noir a combination of expressive fruit, floral character and structure.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker's Notes, as supplied in the listing: A beautifully expressive Pinot Noir from Burgundy's charming Côte Chalonnaise, Domaine Faiveley Givry Champ-Lalot Rouge 2023 showcases the elegance, freshness and distinctive personality of mature vines in an exceptional vineyard setting.

Bright ruby-red in color, the wine opens with delicate aromas of spring flowers, violets, fresh raspberries and ripe red cherries. Subtle earthy nuances and gentle spice add complexity to its inviting bouquet.

On the palate, this refined Burgundy reveals vibrant red-fruit flavors, silky texture and beautifully balanced acidity. Fine, polished tannins provide structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit, while subtle mineral and savory notes carry through to a graceful, refreshing finish.

The combination of expressive fruit, floral elegance and natural freshness makes this an exceptionally charming and food-friendly red Burgundy.

Winemaking & Aging

Hand-harvested grapes are carefully sorted before traditional Burgundian fermentation. Gentle extraction and controlled temperatures preserve Pinot Noir's delicate aromatics and develop fine tannins. Approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, around 10% new, adds texture and subtle complexity without masking the red fruit and floral notes.

Pairing & Serving

Pair with roasted chicken, duck breast, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto or grilled veal. Charcuterie, pâté en croûte and soft French cheeses also complement its fresh acidity and refined structure. Serve at 57–61°F (14–16°C).

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise
• Appellation: Givry AOC
• Classification: Village
• Vineyard: Champ-Lalot
• Vineyard size: 3.99 hectares (9.85 acres)
• Principal vine plantings: 1975 and 1979
• Soils: Loamy, with relatively little clay
• Exposure: Southeast
• Style: Dry red wine
• Alcohol: 13%, per the listing's importer specification
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Aging: Approximately 12 months in French oak, around 10% new
• Availability: Pre-arrival introductory offer; ETA October 21, 2026

A fragrant, mature-vine Givry for Pinot Noir lovers drawn to red berries, silky texture and a fresh, savory finish.

Domaine Faiveley · Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru · 2022

Pinot Noir | Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France | 750ml

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Producer & Terroir

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley brings generations of Burgundian experience to this historic Grand Cru. Erwan Faiveley and Technical Director Jérôme Flous combine traditional craftsmanship with precise vineyard management and winemaking.

Originally developed by Cistercian monks beginning in the 12th century, Clos de Vougeot is a walled vineyard in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. Faiveley's approximately 1.27 hectares are spread across three parcels: two extending from the lower vineyard toward the middle, and a third near the Château du Clos de Vougeot. Vines planted between 1940 and 2013 and varied soils contribute depth, structure and aromatic complexity.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker's Notes, as supplied in the listing: An extraordinary expression of one of Burgundy's most legendary Grand Cru vineyards, Domaine Faiveley Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2022 combines remarkable power, concentration and refinement with the elegance that defines the finest Pinot Noir of the Côte de Nuits.

Deep ruby-red in color, this magnificent Burgundy reveals a complex and captivating bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberries and dark raspberries, interwoven with delicate aromas of roses, violets, warm spice and subtle toasted oak.

On the palate, the wine is rich, full-bodied and beautifully layered, offering concentrated dark fruit, fine smoky oak nuances and a remarkable depth of flavor. Its initial supple, velvety texture gradually gives way to powerful yet polished tannins, supported by vibrant acidity and a firm mineral backbone.

The finish is exceptionally long, revealing lingering notes of dark berries, spice and elegant earthiness. A profoundly structured and age-worthy Pinot Noir that promises to develop extraordinary complexity over time.

Expert Review & Ratings

James Suckling, 96 Points: Very fleshy, suave and fragrant. This has excellent concentration and beautiful harmony of ripe fruit with fine toasty, smoky oak plus ample velvety tannins.

Wine Spectator, 95 Points: Score supplied in the existing listing; review text not provided.

Winemaking

Meticulous fruit selection and controlled Burgundian vinification preserve the individuality of the Grand Cru parcels. Fermentation and gentle extraction develop aromatic complexity and refined tannins, while maturation in French oak adds toasted spice and texture.

Pairing & Serving

Pair with roasted duck breast, beef Wellington, venison, rack of lamb or truffle risotto. Wild mushrooms, roasted game and aged Comté also complement its dark fruit and earthy complexity. Serve at 60–64°F (16–18°C). Its structure makes it a candidate for further bottle aging.

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
• Appellation: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Estate holdings: Approximately 1.27 hectares (3.14 acres), across three parcels
• Vine plantings: 1940, 1974, 1980, 1981 and 2013
• Style: Dry red wine
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Ratings in the supplied listing: James Suckling, 96 Points; Wine Spectator, 95 Points
• Availability: Pre-arrival introductory offer; ETA October 21, 2026

A structured Grand Cru for Burgundy lovers drawn to concentrated dark fruit, floral complexity and velvety tannins.

Domaine Faiveley · Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens · 2023

Pinot Noir | Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France | 750ml

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Producer & Terroir

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley brings generations of Burgundian experience to this small parcel in Les Rugiens Hauts. Acquired by the estate in 2007, the half-hectare vineyard is planted with vines dating to 1953, on a steep hillside with eastern and southeastern exposure and predominantly limestone soils.

Les Rugiens is one of Pommard's most celebrated Premier Cru sites, admired for wines of concentration, structure and longevity. Here, mature vines and a well-drained hillside setting lend depth and definition to Faiveley's Pinot Noir.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker's Notes, as supplied in the listing: Deep ruby-red in color, this distinguished Burgundy reveals an inviting bouquet of ripe black cherries, dark berries and subtle spice, complemented by delicate woody and smoky nuances.

On the palate, the wine is powerful, concentrated and beautifully structured. Rich dark-fruit flavors unfold alongside polished yet substantial tannins, while lively acidity provides freshness and balance. Subtle oak, warm spice and earthy complexity contribute additional depth.

The finish is long and persistent, revealing a harmonious interplay between concentrated fruit, refined tannins and the distinctive character of the Les Rugiens vineyard.

Winemaking & Aging

Careful harvesting and manual and optical sorting precede traditional Burgundian fermentation with controlled temperatures and measured extraction. Maturation lasts approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, around one-third new, complementing the wine's dark fruit with subtle smoky and spicy notes.

Pairing & Serving

Pair with roasted duck breast, beef Wellington, rack of lamb, venison or wild mushroom risotto. Serve at 60–64°F (16–18°C), and consider decanting when opening a young bottle.

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Pommard Premier Cru AOC
• Vineyard: Les Rugiens Hauts
• Parcel: 0.50 hectares (1.23 acres); vines planted in 1953
• Style: Dry red wine
• Alcohol: 13%, per the listing's importer specification
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Aging: Approximately 14 months in French oak, around one-third new
• Availability: Pre-arrival introductory offer; ETA October 21, 2026

A structured, old-vine Premier Cru for Burgundy lovers who appreciate Pommard's depth and character.

DuMOL · Wester Reach Pinot Noir 2024 · Russian River Valley · 750ml

DuMOL’s Wester Reach Pinot Noir brings together valley vineyards and cooler western ridges in a layered expression of the Russian River Valley. The 2024 combines cherry and raspberry fruit with floral perfume, dried herbs, and spice, balancing depth of texture with a bright, lingering finish.

Character & Style

Winemaker Andy Smith describes a medium-bodied wine with rose petal, hibiscus, black cherry, and dark raspberry. The supplied critics highlight refined texture, red-toned fruit, mineral detail, and refreshing acidity.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

James Suckling · 95 Points
A pleasing mix of wild berries and red and black cherries with hints of cola and spices. Medium-bodied, plush and refined, showing orange black tea and a little anise in the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck · 94 Points
The 2024 Pinot Noir Wester Reach is a youthful rub -red hue and is more red-fruited, minty, and floral in profile, with the highest percentage of estate fruit to date. Medium-bodied, with spicy pomegranate fruit, refreshing acidity, and excellent structure.

Vinous · 91 Points
The 2024 Pinot Noir Wester Reach is a very pretty, elegant wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, chalk, mint and crushed rocks are finely drawn in this nervy, taut Pinot Noir. The 2024 is a wine of detail and nuance. Give it a year or two to soften a bit.

Winemaker Description

Andy Smith · Viticulturist, Winemaker & Partner
Our “Wester Reach” Pinot Noir is a multi-layered interpretation of this classic region where we live and farm vines. It includes some of the finest sites in the appellation - vineyards that we have planted, farmed or harvested for thirty years. Comprising three of our region’s unique sub-districts, the wine blends fruit from the valley with vineyards further west, stretching out to the coolest ‘reaches’ of the appellation’s high elevation coastal ridges. Each district contributes something unique, be it valley-floor texture and volume, ridgeline fruit intensity or bright coastal acidity.

The 2024 season saw a wet winter, a mild spring, and a hot July. Fortunately, harvest temperatures were gentle and mild, allowing steady progression to perfect maturity. Irrigation was not required, but we needed to crop thin to bring the vines into balance. Harvest took place over a stress-free three-week period. Berry size was moderate, so the wines have obvious concentration with an intense fruit core and fresh balancing acidity.

Aromas and flavors akin to rose petal, hibiscus, black cherry and dark raspberry. An edge of dried herb and Asian spice. Medium-bodied with deep layers of texture and lovely fruit purity. Turns sleek and succulent on the bright lingering finish. Drink between 2026 and 2034.

Vineyards & Winemaking

• 33% Flax Estate Vineyard
• 26% Dr. Galante Estate Vineyard
• 21% Dutton-Jentoft Vineyard
• 20% Occidental Road Vineyard
• Harvest dates listed: August 21–September 12
• Fermentation: Native yeasts, 25% whole clusters
• Aging: 11 months in 228L French oak barrels, 30% new, followed by 3 months in tank
• Bottled unfiltered
• Production listed: 4,500 cases of 750ml

Additional Press Mention

The supplied producer material also lists 94 points from Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent. No accompanying review text was supplied.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve slightly cool and allow time in the glass. Try with roast duck, salmon, mushroom dishes, or herb-roasted chicken. The winemaker’s suggested drinking window is 2026–2034; Vinous recommends allowing a year or two for the wine to soften.

Wine Details

• Producer: DuMOL
• Cuvée: Wester Reach
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Appellation: Russian River Valley
• Origin: California, United States
• Bottle size: 750ml

Gary Farrell Pinot Noir · Sonoma Coast · 2023

Vibrant and silky, this Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir opens with cranberry, pomegranate and tart cherry, accented by mineral notes, clove and anise. Red and blue berries unfold across the palate, with brisk acidity and fine tannins carrying the wine into a lingering finish.

The winery's inaugural Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir draws fruit from Gap's Crown, Lancel Creek, Terra de Promissio and Durell. Cooling coastal winds and a long, cool 2023 season helped shape the fruit's concentration and freshness. Hand-harvested grapes were sorted and largely destemmed, with a small whole-cluster portion. After a five-day cold soak, the wine underwent extended maceration and aged ten months in French oak, 35% new.

Expert reviews

Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points · vintage not stated in existing review — Aromas of cranberry, raspberry and pine forest dominate the nose of this Pinot. The palate brings richly structured tannin and flavors of plum, orange peel, anise and black tea with a rich, opulent mouthfeel. This is great Pinot for burgers or ribs on the grill. - Tom R. Capo

Jeb Dunnuck, 91 Points · 2023 vintage — The 2023 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast pours a bright ruby red color and is lifted and bright on the nose with aromas of blood orange zest, cranberries, cinnamon, and brambly herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, with a floating feel, even tannins, and a gently tapering finish. It’s a savory and elegant wine to drink over the coming 6-7 years.

Wine Spectator, 91 Points · vintage not stated in existing review — Punchy and fresh, with delicious morello cherry and raspberry notes followed by hibiscus and rose petal details that give this lift on the finish.

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“Produced at the winery’s ridgeline, at approximately 900 feet. The bottom of the label represents the ridgeline. The vineyard is approximately 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. High winds have caused the grapes to develop thicker skins, resulting in a pronounced savory character.”

David of 67 Wine

At the table

Pair with grilled burgers, pork ribs, roasted duck or mushroom flatbread.

At a glance

• Producer: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Appellation: Sonoma Coast, California
• Aging: 10 months in French oak, 35% new
• Alcohol: 13.6%
• Size: 750ml

A coastal Pinot Noir with savory detail and an introductory offer.

Gary Farrell Pinot Noir · Russian River Valley · 2023

Fragrant and balanced, this Russian River Valley Pinot Noir brings red cherry, rose petal and baking spice together with a subtle note of cedar. Juicy red fruit, blood orange and savory earth carry the medium-bodied palate, while bright acidity and fine tannins lead to a lingering, spice-accented finish.

The 2023 blend brings together vineyards across the valley, including Rochioli and Bacigalupi in the Middle Reach and Hallberg in cooler, fog-influenced Green Valley. A long, cool growing season allowed extended ripening while preserving freshness. Hand-harvested and sorted fruit, a small whole-cluster portion, cold soak and extended maceration built aromatic depth; nine months in French oak barrels, 35% new, added subtle spice.

Expert reviews · Vintage 2023

Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points — Focused aromas of black cherry, blackberry and cola waft on the nose of this Pinot. The palate brings bright fresh cherry, spice mélange and flowers with orange peel acidity and echoes of cedar, roses and plum through the finish.

Wine Spectator, 92 Points — A bright and friendly version, whose pomegranate and cherry fruit is engaging, with flashes of rose petal and iris skirting about. Offers a fresh, transparent finish.

From our team - David 67wino.shop

“Farrell’s most popular Pinot Noir—a best seller. Great fruit and easy drinking. Elegant is the word.”

David of 67 Wine

At the table

Serve with roasted duck, grilled salmon, herb-roasted pork tenderloin or wild mushroom dishes.

At a glance

• Producer: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Aging: 9 months in French oak, 35% new
• Alcohol: 13.9%
• Size: 750ml

A Russian River Pinot Noir with graceful fruit and an introductory offer.

Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir · 2022

Gary Farrell blends its Russian River Selection from vineyards across the valley, bringing different climates and site characters into one Pinot Noir. The 2022 opens with Luxardo cherry, rose petal, fresh fennel, dark berry preserve and a hint of savory earth.

On the palate, sour cherry, blood orange, wild raspberry and tangy tamarind meet fine-grained tannins and firm acidity. Its full-bodied texture and long, spicy finish make this a bottle to bring to a dinner centered on roast poultry or mushrooms.

Winemaker description · 2022 vintage

Our Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the region’s top vineyards, taking advantage of varied climates and unique site characteristics. The 2022 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir has seductive aromas of Luxardo cherries intertwined with rose petals, fresh fennel, dark berry preserves, and a hint of savory earth. The youthful yet complex palate offers juicy flavors of sour cherries, blood orange, wild raspberries and with a dollop of tangy tamarind. Fine-grained tannins are balanced by firm acidity, creating a full-bodied texture, lending to an incredibly long, spicy finish.

Winemaker description

Expert review · Vintage 2022

James Suckling, 92 Points — Bright aromas of dried strawberries, wild raspberries, dried herbs and Jolly Ranchers candy. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and acidity, giving fresh flavors of cherry confit, toffee apples and rhubarb.

At a glance

• Producer: Gary Farrell
• Wine: Russian River Selection Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2022
• Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Size: 750ml

A layered Russian River Pinot Noir for the table or a slow evening.

Swick Wines · Willamette Valley · 2023 · 750ml

A native Oregonian, Joe Swick came home in 2013 after a decade of working harvests around the globe. He partners exclusively with organic and biodynamic growers in the cold-climate corners of Oregon and Washington, using a hands-off approach and no conventional additives, just grapes and, only when truly needed, a touch of SO2. Swick is part of a movement rewriting West Coast winemaking, from skin-contact and field blends to Pét-Nats, making energetic, fresh vins de soif that change with every vintage.

The 2023 Pinot Noir is a two-vineyard blend: Greyhorse in Yamhill-Carlton brings weight and ripeness, while Morning Mist in Sheridan adds tension and acid. It's made whole cluster and foot-stomped, then spends 45 days on skins and 18 months in neutral French oak. At 500 cases, it's Swick's most accessible wine.

Tasting Notes

Light purple in the glass, with mushroom and plum on the nose. Acid-forward on the palate with lighter tannin than you'd expect, fresh, lively and easy to love.

Winemaker Description

"Our philosophy is to make our wines as naked and raw as we possibly can while having them be fun and delicious. We work with organically farmed vineyards in the colder regions of Oregon and Washington State. We love wines with acid and freshness. We make the wine that we love to drink. No conventional additives. Just grapes and (sometimes) a very small amount of SO2 to keep the wine stable in bottle. Wine is a fermented beverage that should not be a trophy or a status symbol. Wines made in this fashion are artisanal products that reflect their artist and terroir with no maquillage."

Joseph Swick, Winemaker/Proprietor

Expert Review

"A terrific Willamette Valley Pinot Noir to drink right now! The bouquet is fresh and enticing with aromas of freshly crushed berries and violets with a lovely earthy complexity. This is a Pinot Noir with true character: succulent texture, expressive flavors and perfectly balanced tannins and acidity. A joy to drink and to savor with your favorite meals."

Bart Hopkins, Senior Sommelier | 67wino.shop

Pairings & Serving

Serve lightly cool, around 55–60°F. Great with salmon, mushroom risotto and mild curries, or, as Joe says, whatever's in the fridge. A perfect Tuesday-night Pinot.

Specs

• Producer: Swick Wines
• Winemaker: Joseph Swick
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
• Vineyards: Greyhorse (Yamhill-Carlton) and Morning Mist (Sheridan)
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Winemaking: Whole cluster, foot-stomped, 45 days on skins
• Aging: 18 months in neutral French oak
• Farming: Organic, no conventional additives
• Production: 500 cases
• Size: 750ml

Naked, raw and delicious: Oregon Pinot the way Joe Swick likes to drink it.

Frontera · Central Valley, Chile · NV

Frontera is one of Chile's best-known everyday wine brands, crafted by Concha y Toro — South America's largest and most celebrated wine producer. Sourced from Chile's sun-drenched Central Valley, Frontera Pinot Noir is designed for effortless enjoyment: light, fruit-driven, and approachable at any occasion. The 1.5L Magnum format makes it the perfect companion for gatherings, parties, or simply stocking the fridge with something reliable and delicious.

Light-bodied and smooth, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of deep dark-red fruits — cherries, plums, and berries — with a soft, rich palate that finishes clean and easy. No fuss, no pretension — just a crowd-pleasing red that fits in anywhere, from a casual backyard cookout to a relaxed evening on the couch.

• Producer: Frontera by Concha y Toro
• Region: Central Valley, Chile
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
• Format: 1.5L Magnum
• Closure: Screw Cap
• Tasting Notes: Dark-red fruits, cherries, plums, soft tannins, clean finish
• Food Pairings: Pizza, grilled chicken, charcuterie, casual party fare

Chile's go-to everyday Pinot Noir in a generous Magnum format — drink now.

94 Points — Vinous

The prestige bottling. The finest vintage. The most celebrated designation in grower Champagne. Henri Goutorbe's 2015 Cuvée Special Club is the house at its most refined and expressive — a Pinot Noir-driven vintage Champagne from Aÿ Grand Cru, produced under the Special Club designation reserved for top members of the Club Trésors de Champagne. Disgorged October 2024 after nearly a decade in the cellar, it captures both the personality of the generous 2015 vintage and the pedigree of one of Champagne's most celebrated villages.

The Special Club Designation

The Club Trésors de Champagne is an association of elite grower-producers committed to expressing individual terroir and village character. Members may only release a Special Club bottling in years they deem exceptional, and each wine must pass a blind tasting panel before it can carry the designation. The distinctive embossed bottle is a guarantee of quality, provenance and the producer's highest ambitions for that vintage.

The Place: Aÿ Grand Cru

Henri Goutorbe is based in Aÿ, one of Champagne's 17 Grand Cru villages and the historic heartland of Pinot Noir in the Vallée de la Marne. Aÿ's south-facing slopes, deep chalk soils and warm mesoclimate allow Pinot Noir to achieve exceptional ripeness and concentration, producing wines with body, ripe red and dark fruit, and a distinctly vinous character. The village's chalk-rich geology preserves freshness and mineral tension, preventing the wines from becoming heavy or overripe.

The Blend

The 2015 Special Club is composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, sourced from the estate's finest Grand Cru parcels in Aÿ. Pinot Noir provides the wine's structure, depth and ripe red-fruit character; Chardonnay contributes freshness, lift and the mineral precision that gives the wine its elegant, long-lived profile.

The 2015 Vintage

The warm, generous 2015 growing season produced concentrated, expressive fruit throughout Champagne. In Aÿ, Pinot Noir achieved excellent ripeness while retaining the acidity and structure necessary for extended aging. The vintage delivered the depth and personality required for a Special Club bottling — a wine designed to reward patience and develop complexity over many years in the cellar.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Vinification follows traditional methods, with fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks and extended aging on the lees in bottle. The wine was disgorged in October 2024 — nearly a decade after the harvest — allowing it to develop the layered complexity, refined mousse and subtle oxidative depth that define a mature prestige Champagne.

Tasting Notes

The 2015 Special Club opens with layered aromas of kirsch, cinnamon, dried flowers, ginger, citrus confit and marzipan. With air, notes of ripe orchard fruit, baked apple, toasted brioche, roasted nuts and subtle pastry cream emerge, underscored by delicate mineral tension.

The palate is broad and vinous yet precise, with fine mousse, impressive concentration and a long, elegant finish marked by pear, lemon curd, spice and chalky tension. Vinous describes the finish as deceptively long and understated — a thing of beauty — and notes that the wine has been gently shaped by the passage of time in a way that reveals the essence of Aÿ in a ten-year-old Champagne.

Professional Ratings

94 Points — Vinous (December 2025): The 2015 Special Club is a very pretty, expressive wine that captures the essence of Aÿ in a ten-year-old Champagne. Kirsch, cinnamon, dried flowers, ginger, citrus confit and marzipan all caress the palate. Readers looking for a Champagne that has been gently shaped by the passage of time will find that here. The deceptively long, understated finish is a thing of beauty. This is one of the finest Champagnes I have tasted from Goutorbe in some time. Disgorged October 2024.

The Producer

Henri Goutorbe is a historic family grower-producer based in Aÿ Grand Cru. The estate has farmed its own vineyards for generations and produces a range of Champagnes that reflect the depth, richness and mineral character of Aÿ terroir. The Goutorbe style is built around ripe Pinot Noir, careful vineyard work and traditional winemaking — producing Champagnes that are expressive, structured and age-worthy.

Food Pairing

Rich enough to enjoy on its own, the Special Club pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, truffle dishes, foie gras, creamy cheeses and elegant seafood preparations. Its depth and Pinot Noir structure also make it an excellent partner for duck, veal and mushroom-based dishes.

Serving and Cellaring

Serve at approximately 50–54°F in a generous tulip-shaped Champagne glass or white-wine glass. Already showing beautifully, the 2015 has the structure and concentration to develop additional complexity through the early 2030s.

Producer: Henri Goutorbe
Cuvée: Cuvée Special Club
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Vallée de la Marne
Village: Aÿ Grand Cru
Classification: Grand Cru
Style: Vintage Brut Champagne
Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Disgorgement: October 2024
Harvest: Hand harvested
Wine Type: Dry sparkling wine
Bottle Size: 750ml

95 Points — Jeb Dunnuck
93 Points — James Suckling
93 Points — Wine Advocate

Ten years on the lees. One of Champagne's most patient cuvees. Geoffroy's 2015 Terre Millésime is produced only in selected years from the finest barrel and cask selections in Cumières Premier Cru — and held back a full decade before disgorgement. The result is a vintage Champagne of remarkable depth and harmony: ripe stone fruit, dried citrus peel, chalk and iodine, framed by a pillowy mousse and a long, crystalline saline finish. Disgorged July 2024 with zero dosage.

The Place

Cumières is a historic Premier Cru village in Champagne's Vallée de la Marne, situated west of Hautvillers and overlooking the Marne River. Its favorably exposed hillside vineyards are known for producing Champagnes with ripe fruit, vinous texture and expressive personality. Clay and limestone contribute richness and structure; underlying chalk preserves freshness and mineral definition.

The Geoffroy family has cultivated vines here since the 17th century, and Cumières remains the heart of the estate's identity and production.

The Terre Millésime Cuvee

Terre Millésime is Geoffroy's most ambitious and age-worthy cuvee — produced only in exceptional years and never released young. The assemblage is drawn from a selection of barrels and casks chosen through comprehensive tastings, and the composition varies by vintage. In 2015, the blend is 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay.

Following secondary fermentation, the wine spends approximately ten years aging sur lattes before disgorgement. This extended lees contact develops a refined, complex mousse and layers of brioche, toasted nut, spice and savory mineral character that could not be achieved through shorter aging.

The wine is disgorged without dosage — 0 g/L — making it a true Brut Nature despite the Extra Brut designation on the label.

The 2015 Vintage

The 2015 growing season in Champagne was warm and generous, producing concentrated, expressive fruit with excellent natural ripeness. For Terre Millésime, the vintage delivered the depth, structure and aging potential required for a decade of lees maturation. The result is a wine with ripe stone fruit, mature citrus and a muscular yet fresh profile that Jeb Dunnuck describes as having "volume without weight."

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Gentle pressing selects only the finest juice. Fermentation and maturation take place in a combination of oak barrels and larger casks, contributing texture, complexity and a subtle oak influence that frames rather than dominates the wine.

After assemblage, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and spends approximately ten years aging on its lees before disgorgement in July 2024. It is released without fining, filtration or dosage.

Tasting Notes

The 2015 Terre Millésime opens with an expressive bouquet of dried orange peel, apricot, crisp pear, ripe apple and spice, with a faint hint of sage and iodine. Notes of sea spray, toast and gentle oak emerge with air.

The palate is medium- to full-bodied and pillowy, with a rounded, fleshy mousse that fills the palate and enhances the wine's broader structure. Bright acidity and a taut, chalky core provide focus and tension, while the generous mid-palate delivers stone fruit, lemon and savory complexity. The finish is long, dry and mineral, with persistent crystalline salinity and lingering citrus, toast and chalk.

Professional Ratings

95 Points — Jeb Dunnuck: Ripe notes of apricot, black fruits, savory cologne, iodine, sea spray and toast. Medium to full-bodied with volume without weight and a long palate. A rounded mid-palate with a mousse that fleshes out and fills the palate. A touch more oak influence frames the wine while retaining freshness, with persistent crystalline salinity through the finish. They do not produce this cuvée every year, but when they do, they hold it back ten years before disgorgement. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Disgorged July 2024. Drink 2025–2040.

93 Points — James Suckling: Spicy and expressive, with aromas of grapefruit, cedar, cloves and gingerbread. Firm, dry and vinous, with toasty layers and rounded bubbles. 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. Disgorged July 2024. Zero dosage. Drink now or hold.

93 Points — Wine Advocate: The most harmonious wine in Geoffroy's portfolio this year. As always, the product of barrel and cask selection based on comprehensive tastings, followed by extended maturation sur lattes. The assemblage is never identical year to year. In 2015: 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. Expressive bouquet of dried orange peel, apricot, crisp pear and spice with a faint hint of sage. Medium- to full-bodied and pillowy, with bright acidity and a taut, chalky core leading to a long, saline finish.

The Producer

The Geoffroy family has cultivated vineyards in Cumières since the 17th century. Today, Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy produces distinctive grower Champagnes emphasizing ripe fruit, individual vineyard expression, long cellar aging and restrained dosage. The estate farms approximately 14 hectares, with most vineyards in Cumières and additional parcels in neighboring Vallée de la Marne villages.

Food Pairing

An exceptional gastronomic Champagne for roast chicken, lobster, scallops, mushroom risotto, veal, pork tenderloin, duck and aged cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère or Parmesan. Its depth and saline finish also make it a natural partner for truffles, foie gras and richly sauced poultry dishes.

Serving and Cellaring

Serve at approximately 50–54°F in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass or generous white-wine glass. The 2015 is drinking beautifully now and should continue developing richer brioche, toasted-nut and savory complexity through 2040.

Producer: Champagne Geoffroy
Cuvée: Terre Millésime
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Vallée de la Marne
Village: Cumières Premier Cru
Classification: Premier Cru
Style: Vintage Extra Brut Champagne
Blend: 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay
Farming: Practicing organic and sustainability-focused
Harvest: Hand harvested and sorted
Lees Aging: Approximately 10 years
Disgorgement: July 2024
Dosage: 0 g/L (Brut Nature)
Wine Type: Dry sparkling wine
Bottle Size: 750ml

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir 1.5L Magnum | Lodi, California

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir is California's benchmark for approachable, fruit-forward red wine. Sourced from Lodi's warm, sun-drenched vineyards — moderated by cool Delta breezes that preserve freshness and aromatic lift — this Pinot Noir is aged in a combination of French and American oak to add gentle spice and roundness. The 1.5L Magnum format is ideal for the table: generous, crowd-pleasing, and built for sharing.

Robert Mondavi founded Woodbridge Winery in Acampo, California with the belief that great winemaking should be accessible to everyone. Drawing on Lodi's long growing season and the region's deep viticultural heritage, Woodbridge has become one of California's most recognized and trusted wine brands, earning multiple Wine Enthusiast Best Buy awards since 2011.

The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from select Lodi vineyards, where warm days and cool Delta nights allow the fruit to ripen fully while retaining natural acidity. Fermentation is followed by aging in French and American oak, which contributes notes of spice and toast without overwhelming the wine's bright, fruit-driven character.

Bright strawberry and cherry aromas open the nose, accented by a hint of spice and toast. The palate is ripe and approachable, with flavors of cherry and rich cocoa that carry through to a smooth, velvety finish. The wine is medium-bodied with soft tannins and a clean, lingering close.

The 1.5L Magnum delivers the same expressive, easy-drinking character as the standard bottle, with the added benefit of slower, more even aging in a larger format. Versatile, reliable, and endlessly crowd-pleasing

Food Pairing

A versatile everyday red for salmon, roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, pasta with red sauce, and charcuterie. Its soft tannins and bright fruit also make it an easy match for pizza, grilled vegetables, and mild cheeses. Serve slightly chilled at 55–60°F for best results.

Wine Details

• Producer: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Lodi
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Vessel: French and American oak
• Style: Medium-bodied, fruit-forward
• Bottle Size: 1.5L Magnum
• Serve: 55–60°F

Pierre Paillard Champagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Bouzy Les Terres Roses XIX | 750ml | Bouzy Grand Cru, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France

Pierre Paillard's Les Terres Roses XIX is a refined and vinous rosé Champagne produced entirely from the Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy, one of the Montagne de Reims' most celebrated villages. Bouzy is particularly renowned for its powerful, deeply flavored Pinot Noir, while its chalk-rich soils bring freshness, structure and mineral definition to the finished wine.

The XIX release is based primarily on the 2019 harvest and is composed of approximately 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Five percent of the blend is Bouzy Rouge — a still red wine made from old-vine Pinot Noir — which contributes the cuvée's delicate color, red-fruit character and subtle tannic structure.

Fermentation takes place in oak, followed by approximately three years of aging on the lees before disgorgement. A low dosage of 2 grams per liter preserves the wine's dry, precise Extra-Brut character while allowing the richness of the Bouzy fruit to remain beautifully expressive.

Pale pink in color, Les Terres Roses XIX opens with pure aromas of raspberry, red currant, wild strawberry and cherry, joined by notes of grapefruit, mandarin, iris blossom and crushed chalk. The palate is generous yet finely structured, balancing ripe red fruit with vibrant citrus acidity, a creamy mousse and a subtle touch of toast from its oak fermentation and extended lees aging.

The finish is long, dry and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of red berries, citrus peel, almond and saline chalk. It is both elegant enough to serve as an aperitif and sufficiently structured for the table.

Food Pairing

An excellent pairing with smoked salmon, tuna tartare, lobster, grilled shrimp, roast poultry, duck, charcuterie, mushroom dishes and soft-ripened cheeses. Serve well chilled in a white-wine or tulip-shaped Champagne glass.

Wine Details

• Producer: Champagne Pierre Paillard
• Country: France
• Region: Champagne
• Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
• Village: Bouzy
• Area: Montagne de Reims
• Cuvée: Les Terres Roses XIX
• Base Harvest: Primarily 2019
• Wine Type: Rosé Champagne, Extra Brut
• Blend: Approximately 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, including 5% Bouzy Rouge
• Farming: Certified organic
• Fermentation: Oak
• Lees Aging: Approximately 3 years
• Dosage: 2 grams per liter
• Classification: Grand Cru, Extra Brut
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir — California 2024

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi is California's most trusted everyday wine brand, and this Pinot Noir is a textbook expression of the approachable, fruit-forward style that has made it a household name. Sourced from vineyards across California and crafted to highlight the soft, silky character that defines the varietal, it delivers genuine Pinot Noir pleasure at under $8 — a benchmark for what everyday California red can be. Light-bodied, smooth, and endlessly versatile at the table, it is the kind of wine that earns a permanent spot in the rack.

The nose opens with inviting aromas of ripe strawberries, red cherries, and raspberries, with subtle notes of vanilla and light oak. On the palate, flavors of red berries, plum, and a hint of mocha unfold with soft, silky tannins and a smooth, clean finish. Fermented to preserve the delicate fruit character and fresh acidity that define this approachable California Pinot Noir style.

"Aromas of ripe strawberries, red cherries, and raspberries with subtle vanilla and oak. Soft, silky tannins with a smooth, fruit-forward finish." — Winemaker Notes 

• Producer: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: California
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Style: Light-bodied, soft, fruit-forward California Pinot Noir
• Vinification: Fermented to preserve delicate red fruit character and fresh acidity
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Strawberries, red cherries, raspberries, plum, vanilla, mocha, silky finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now
• Best Paired With: Grilled salmon, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, brie

An everyday California Pinot Noir that punches well above its price — Woodbridge is the reliable, crowd-pleasing red that belongs on every table.

BOM DIA BRAZILIAN BUBBLES SPARKLING BRUT NV | 750ML

🇧🇷 Brazil — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

From vineyards hidden deep in the jungle, this sparkling Brut marries Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown in Brazil's beautiful southern wine region, where altitude, cool nights, and volcanic soils conspire to produce wines of genuine finesse.

Fresh, delicate, and classically structured. Pale straw in color with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose opens with green apple, white peach, and a whisper of brioche. On the palate it is crisp and dry, with bright citrus acidity and a clean, refreshing finish that makes it as at home at the table as it is at a celebration.

A testament to Brazil's emerging wine culture — and proof that the southern hemisphere has plenty left to say.

Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Region: Southern Brazil
Format: 750ml
Style: Brut, NV

R. Pouillon & Fils | Soléra | Extra-Brut | Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne | 1997–2018 Base | Biodynamic

R. Pouillon & Fils is one of Champagne's most exciting and principled grower-producers, based in the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Vallée de la Marne. Fabrice Pouillon farms his vineyards according to organic and biodynamic principles, with a deep commitment to expressing the individual character of each parcel and the terroir of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.

Soléra Extra-Brut is one of Fabrice Pouillon's most distinctive and intellectually compelling Champagnes — a multi-vintage cuvée created from a perpetual reserve established in 1997, designed to diminish the influence of any single harvest and place the character of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ firmly at the center of the wine. Each year, approximately 30% of the soléra is drawn off for secondary fermentation and replaced with 30% wine from the new harvest. This continuous process allows numerous vintages to become seamlessly integrated, adding layers of maturity and complexity while preserving the freshness and vitality of the most recent wine.

The blend is an equal partnership of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ — Pinot Noir contributing structure, depth, and vinous power; Chardonnay bringing freshness, lift, and finely defined acidity. From the creation of the soléra through the addition of the 2010 vintage, the reserve was aged entirely in stainless steel. It is now maintained in upright oak vessels with full malolactic fermentation — an evolution in élevage that contributes additional texture and dimension without obscuring the purity of the fruit or the mineral character of the terroir.

Electric and terroir-driven, with high-toned aromatics, fresh acidity, and exceptional length. The bouquet opens with orange zest, ripe pear, apple blossom, fennel seed, and warm brioche, with notes of steeped raspberry, whole-grain toast, honeycomb, spice, and a subtle hint of Timut pepper. On the palate, medium- to full-bodied, bright, and seamless — generous fruit and layered texture balanced by tangy acidity and ample chalky extract. A fine, persistent mousse carries the flavors across the palate, while the Extra-Brut dosage keeps the finish dry, precise, and energetic. Light on its feet yet possessing remarkable depth and intensity, continuing to unfold with each sip.

Pair with oysters, lobster, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, smoked fish, aged Comté, and other firm or nutty cheeses.

• Producer: R. Pouillon & Fils
• Cuvée: Soléra Extra-Brut
• Style: Multi-vintage Extra-Brut
• Appellation: Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
• Blend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
• Soléra Established: 1997; most recent addition 2018
• Method: ~30% drawn off and replaced annually with new harvest wine
• Farming: Organic & biodynamic principles
• Élevage: Initially stainless steel (through 2010); now upright oak vessels; full malolactic fermentation
• Dosage: Extra-Brut
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim

• Wine Advocate — 94 pts: Orange zest, pear, fennel seeds, warm brioche, and a hint of Timut pepper. Medium- to full-bodied, bright, and seamless with striking complexity. Ample chalky extract and tangy acidity define its structure, with a persistent mousse through the long finish.
• Wine Spectator — 92 pts: Rapier-like acidity with expressive flavors of steeped raspberry, whole-grain toast, apple blossom, and a touch of honeycomb.

R. Pouillon & Fils | Méthode Fabrice Pouillon — Chemin du Bois | Extra-Brut | Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne | 2018 | Organic & Biodynamic

R. Pouillon & Fils is one of Champagne's most exciting and principled grower-producers, based in the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Vallée de la Marne. Fabrice Pouillon farms his vineyards according to organic and biodynamic principles, with close attention paid to soil health, vine balance, and full physiological ripeness at harvest.

Chemin du Bois is one of Fabrice Pouillon's most innovative and daring Champagnes — created to demonstrate how thoughtful farming, natural ripeness, and minimal intervention can reshape the traditional Champagne method. Produced entirely from Pinot Noir grown in the single Chemin du Bois vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ on clay-limestone soils, this cuvée is defined by Pouillon's proprietary Méthode Fabrice Pouillon — a radical departure from conventional Champagne production.

Conventional Champagne permits the addition of externally sourced sugar at three stages: chaptalization, the prise de mousse that creates the bubbles, and dosage after disgorgement. Chemin du Bois uses none of it. Instead, approximately 15% of the juice is reserved in stainless steel until spring. The remaining juice ferments spontaneously with ambient yeasts in neutral barrels. After approximately 12 months, the finished base wine is blended with the reserved grape juice, initiating a second natural fermentation entirely from the estate's own fruit. When dosage is used, it too is prepared from grape juice rather than refined sugar. The result is a Champagne of remarkable purity, individuality, and direct terroir connection.

Full-bodied and muscular, the 2018 combines the generosity and warmth of the vintage with Pouillon's characteristic precision. Ripe orchard fruit, citrus peel, red apple, and subtle red-fruit tones joined by warm brioche, spice, toasted grain, and chalky minerality. On the palate, broad and textural with a powerful, gastronomic attack, a layered mid-palate supported by vibrant acidity, a persistent mousse, and a long, enveloping finish. Despite its breadth and concentration, the wine remains energetic and beautifully controlled.

A profound, vinous Champagne intended as much for the table as for celebration. Pair with roast poultry, veal, pork, lobster, seared scallops, mushroom dishes, aged Comté, and other richly flavored cheeses.

• Producer: R. Pouillon & Fils
• Cuvée: Méthode Fabrice Pouillon — Chemin du Bois
• Style: Extra-Brut
• Appellation: Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
• Grape: Pinot Noir (100%)
• Vintage: 2018
• Farming: Organic & biodynamic principles
• Soils: Clay-limestone; single vineyard Chemin du Bois
• Fermentation: Ambient yeasts in neutral barrels; no externally sourced sugar at any stage
• Secondary Fermentation: Initiated by reserved estate grape juice (15% of harvest)
• Élevage: ~12 months in oak casks; full malolactic fermentation
• Dosage: Extra-Brut (estate grape juice only)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2018

• Wine Advocate — 92 pts: Full-bodied and muscular — broad-shouldered and textural opening developing into a layered and flavorful mid-palate. Vibrant acidity provides energy and definition, while the long, enveloping finish captures the warmth and generosity of the 2018 vintage.

R. Pouillon & Fils | Grande Vallée | Extra-Brut | Vallée de la Marne & Montagne de Reims, Champagne | 2021 Base | Biodynamic

R. Pouillon & Fils is one of Champagne's most exciting and principled grower-producers, based in the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Vallée de la Marne. Fabrice Pouillon farms his vineyards according to biodynamic principles — a commitment to the land that goes beyond organic certification, working in harmony with natural cycles to produce wines of exceptional purity, vitality, and terroir expression.

Grande Vallée — formerly known as Réserve Brut — is a compelling expression of the Vallée de la Marne through the distinctive lens of Fabrice Pouillon. The cuvée brings together fruit from across the domaine's holdings in the Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims, creating a broad and detailed portrait of the estate's varied terroirs. The blend is approximately 65% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, and 15% Chardonnay, grown on clay-limestone soils — the Pinot Noir providing structure and depth, Pinot Meunier contributing generous fruit and suppleness, and Chardonnay bringing lift, freshness, and precision.

Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in a combination of neutral barrels, small vats, and traditional enameled tanks. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and is raised for approximately eight months before bottling. Since the 2019 vintage, Pouillon has employed his innovative Méthode Fabrice Pouillon across the range — using naturally sweet grape must from the estate rather than externally sourced sugar for the secondary fermentation and dosage, preserving a purer connection between the finished Champagne, its fruit, and its place of origin.

Luminous golden in the glass with an expressive, earthy bouquet. Aromas of juicy plum, ripe orchard fruit, subtle savory notes, gentle wood influence, and a faint oxidative complexity. On the palate, lighter and more energetic than the nose initially suggests — generous fruit with fine tension, firm Pinot structure, and bright, refreshing acidity. The texture is expansive yet remarkably agile, with a persistent mousse and a long, mineral-driven finish. Depth without heaviness, intensity without excess.

Excellent as an aperitif and particularly well suited to oysters, shellfish, roast poultry, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses, and savory pastries.

• Producer: R. Pouillon & Fils
• Cuvée: Grande Vallée
• Style: Extra-Brut
• Appellation: Vallée de la Marne & Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
• Blend: ~65% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay
• Base Vintage: 2021
• Farming: Biodynamic
• Soils: Clay-limestone
• Fermentation: Native yeasts; neutral oak, small vats & enameled tanks
• Élevage: ~8 months before bottling; full malolactic fermentation
• Dosage: Estate grape must (Méthode Fabrice Pouillon)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim

• Vinous Media — 91 pts: Earthy and expansive — ripe red pepper, juicy plum and a subtle oxidative edge. Lighter and fresher than the nose suggests, with inherent juiciness, firm Pinot structure and bright acidity. Individual, expressive and surprisingly light on its feet.

Yann Alexandre Grande Réserve 1er Cru Brut — Champagne 2015 Base

Yann Alexandre's Grande Réserve is a benchmark Premier Cru grower Champagne assembled from four carefully selected vineyard parcels in the villages of Coulommes-la-Montagne, Villedommange, and Vrigny. Compared with his Brut Noir, the vineyard imprint here is more distinctly calcareous — giving the wine pronounced chalky minerality, structure, and freshness. The blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier is fermented 80% in stainless steel and 20% in neutral oak, then aged seven years en tirage in the Alexandre family's cool cellar. The result is a deeply gastronomic Champagne of rare precision and sense of place.

Wet clay and stone on the nose combine with buttery shortcrust pastry and a delicate edge of honey. The concentrated palate shows beautiful evolution — honeycomb, chewy beeswax, and a rich, structured body lifted by brisk, fine bubbles. The finish is long and saline, emphasizing the wine's chalky mineral drive and impeccable balance between maturity and freshness.

"Deeply gastronomic and impressively sustained — a Premier Cru Champagne of rare precision and sense of place."

• Producer: Yann & Séverine Alexandre, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
• Base Vintage: 2015
• Appellation: Champagne Premier Cru
• Vineyard Sources: Four parcels in Coulommes-la-Montagne, Villedommange & Vrigny
• Blend: 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier
• Reserve Wine: 40%
• Vinification: 80% stainless steel, 20% neutral oak; malolactic fermentation
• Lees Aging: Seven years en tirage
• Acidity: 4.67 g/L | pH: 3.02 | Alcohol: 12%
• Farming: Certified Sustainable by OCACIA
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Wet clay, stone, shortcrust pastry, honey, honeycomb, beeswax, chalky minerality, saline finish
• Best Paired With: Roast chicken, turkey, veal, lobster, scallops, grilled fish, creamy mushroom dishes, aged cheeses

Seven years on the lees, four Premier Cru parcels, and a 2015 base of exceptional depth — Yann Alexandre's Grande Réserve is grower Champagne at its most compelling.

Domaine Louis Jadot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées — Burgundy 2022

Les Fuées is one of Chambolle-Musigny's 24 Premier Cru vineyards, distinguished by chalky soil over hard bedrock and an eastern exposure that imparts a signature mineral precision. Jadot's 2022 is a textbook expression of the site — feminine, elegant, and layered, with fine tannins and a core of red and dark fruit framed by spice, violet, and exotic tea. Fermented in vats for up to four weeks and aged 18–20 months in oak, this is a wine built for the cellar: 15–20 years of development potential. James Suckling awarded it 96 points, calling it “outstanding.”

The nose is fragrant and cool: flowers, ripe plums, blood orange, cinnamon, exotic tea, and peonies. On the palate, medium to full body with velvety, saturated tannins and a succulent core of red and dark currant. The concentration is effortlessly offset by spicy acidity, fanning out on a long, mineral-driven finish of remarkable purity and tension. In a word, classy.

James Suckling 96 • Vinous 94 • Wine Advocate 94 • Burghound 92

Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2022

James Suckling — 96 Points
"This big and at first subtle wine opens with fragrant flowers, ripe plums and cinnamon, fills the palate with richness on a full body, but then tightens up on the finish to show it has the structure to age well. Outstanding wine to drink now."

Vinous Media — 94 Points
"The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées 1er Cru, which Frédéric Barnier said suffered less during the growing season, is a conspicuous step up in complexity from the Les Baudes: much more mineralé and precision, far more terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, the concentration effortlessly offset by the spice of acidity. It's quite spicy as it fans out on the finish. Excellent."

The Wine Advocate — 94 Points
"The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées (Domaine Louis Jadot) is excellent, mingling aromas of sweet red berries with notions of blood orange, spices and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's deep and layered, with a succulent core of fruit and attractive purity and tension."

Burghound (Allen Meadows) — 92 Points
"This is aromatically quite cool and fresh as well as appealingly elegant on the mix of red and dark currant, exotic tea and violet-scented nose. The sleek, intense and succulent medium weight flavors aren't particularly concentrated yet the sap still manages to coat the palate on the lingering and balanced bitter pit fruit-inflected finale that is almost aggressively mineral-driven. This is a lovely and well-balanced Fuées with fine development potential, which is just as well as it does need to develop better depth. In a word, classy."

• Producer: Domaine Louis Jadot, Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
• Vineyard: Les Fuées — chalky soil over hard bedrock, eastern exposure
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vinification: Vat fermentation up to 4 weeks, 18–20 months oak aging
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Flowers, plum, blood orange, cinnamon, tea, peonies, red currant, mineral finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 15–20 years
• Best Paired With: Duck breast, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, venison

A 96-point Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Nuits’ most trusted addresses — Les Fuées at its most expressive.

Bérêche et Fils’ Ambonnay Grand Cru is one of the most coveted single-village expressions in their portfolio — and among the most compelling Blanc de Noirs in all of Champagne. Sourced from a single lieu-dit, “Les Tourets,” in the western part of Ambonnay village, this is Pinot Noir of extraordinary purity and presence. Ambonnay’s signature cashmere-like texture is immediately apparent: open, enveloping, and generous, with a volume and power that never tips into heaviness. Brioche and honey on the attack give way to floral lift and a finish that is invigorating, slightly iodized, and saline — the unmistakable signature of chalk and grand cru terroir. A wine of genuine rarity, with just 2,325 bottles produced.

Critical Review
“A beautiful, enveloping wine; brioche-like on the attack, floral, with notes of honey and ripeness. The finish is invigorating, slightly iodized, and saline.” — Le Rouge et le Blanc

Varietal: Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs)
Vintage: 2020
Appellation: Ambonnay Grand Cru, Champagne, France
Lieu-dit: Les Tourets
Style: Extra Brut
Farming: Biodynamic
Production: 2,325 bottles
Bottle Size: 750ml

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

James Suckling 98 Points | The iodine, blackberry and rose-stem character comes through clearly. Plenty of fruit and depth. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that caress the palate and provide endless flavors of Indian spices, flint, nutmeg and light crust. Such refinement and integrity. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years.

The Wine Advocate 93 Points | The 2023 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (Domaine) is showing nicely, bursting with aromas of sweet berries, spices, orange zest and new oak. Medium to full-bodied, succulent and lively, with chalky grip on the finish, it will offer a broad drinking window.

Decanter 93 Points | Lovely cherry fruit with hints of lavender and rosemary. The texture is silky and dense, almost fat. There is more clay here, and less limestone than in Les Cras, and the tannic structure is not as firm. The grapes are from Drouhin's massive 6.75ha here, not far from Pommard; they are partially destemmed and fermented on native yeasts before ageing in cask (25% new) for 14–18 months.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

Vinous 100 Points | The 2022 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is a real head-turner. What a wine! As is so often the case, Romanée St. Vivant is not an obvious wine, rather it is a Burgundy of detail, of understatement, of total class. The aromatics alone are mesmerizing. Silky tannins wrap around a core of red-toned fruit, mint, white pepper, blood orange and exotic spice.

Decanter 97 Points | The Romanée-St-Vivant has developed more complexity since bottling, with a savoury, almost gamey edge to the lush berry fruit aromas and a hint of spice. The grip and freshness of the wine are impressive and seem to carry this wine to a new level of intensity. Although this wine had originally seemed ethereal and silky, the substantial nature of the structure is now evident, aided perhaps by the stricter selection. Bertrand de Villaine confirms that two parcels in this vineyard were pulled up due to issues with the rootstock, leaving them 23,699 bottles in 2022.

The Wine Spectator 97 Points | Shy, suggesting cherry, strawberry and spice flavors. Nonetheless, there is plenty of structure and length.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023 

Jasper Morris 93 Points | An attractive mid crimson colour. A fine fresh bouquet, elegant fruit, not too demonstrative, but with a graceful detailed red fruit, alpine strawberry and little raspberry notes. Very nicely put together, all about the fruit more than the structure. Drink from 2030-2037.

Winemaker Description 

Supreme elegance! Beautiful color, with intense and bright reflections. The diversity of the aromas is striking: wild cherry, nutmeg, camphor wood, fine leather... Later on, the wine takes on a subtle aroma of truffle, producing the most varied palette. With its perfect balance between tannin and acidity, the wine has a fleshy, sturdy body. Powerful and long aftertaste. A wealth of harmonious sensations characterizes this great Burgundy.

This wine is a testament to elegance and complexity, with an intense bouquet of violets and spices, leading to a palate of profound silkiness. It exhibits an ethereal balance of fruit, earth, and minerality, where each sip reveals layers of flavor from dark cherries to subtle truffles. The finesse and depth of this wine make it a benchmark for Pinot Noir, showcasing the ultimate expression of its terroir. "As if, in this square of earth, the gods had bequeathed us a memory of the fascinating vestige of a timeless perfection.” — Richard Olney. Surface area: 1.81 hectares.

Winemaker Description 

The Gran Moraine Vineyard is the source for some of Oregon's finest Pinot Noirs, with this being no exception. Tucked into the foothills of the Coastal Range, the vineyard is cooler than most, and delivers Pinots with fresh pure red fruit, fine tannins and chalky acidity. Winemaker Shane Moore ages this Pinot Noir in large, mostly used oak barrels to lend subtle spice without overpowering the delicate fruit.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021 

The Wine Spectator 93 Points | Precise and elegantly generous, this red shows detailed flavors of cherry and raspberry laced with rose petal, black tea and stony mineral notes as it builds richness and tension toward refined tannins.

James Suckling Points | This is a delicious wine with a lot of character. Dark and red fruit with hints of crushed stone and toffee on the nose. Fresh and crisp fruit with a tangy character. Smooth tannins with a crisp finish. Vines are on sandy soils at 400 to 500 feet altitude.

The Wine Advocate 92 Points | The 2021 Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton is bursting with pomegranate and cranberry fruit, plus accents of potpourri, licorice and autumn leaves. The medium-bodied palate is silky and bright with concentrated, layered flavors and a long, spicy finish.

Winemaker Description 

Welcoming aromas of violet, rose, fresh cherry, leaf and cocoa spice. This dynamic wine engages the palate with riveting and luscious black cherry, black raspberry and plum flavors accented with light forest wood notes and a charming dose of red earth spice. 

A sophisticated and concentrated Willamette Valley Pinot noir that is truly seductive, with a lush balance, seamless texture, and a long, complex finish that lingers. Still stunning when tasted two days later from a previously opened bottle.

Estate Grown

LIVE Certified

There are no superlatives sufficient for the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Monopole 2015. The sole property of the DRC estate, the Romanée-Conti vineyard — a mere 1.8 hectares in the heart of Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits — produces what many consider the greatest wine on earth. The 2015 vintage, harvested from vines averaging 56 years of age, has earned perfect 100-point scores from both Decanter and Wine Advocate, cementing its place among the most extraordinary bottles ever produced. Only 403 cases were made.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Founded in the 18th century and owned jointly by the Leroy and de Villaine families, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is the most celebrated wine estate in the world. Farming entirely by biodynamic principles, with yields among the lowest in Burgundy, DRC produces wines of transcendent complexity from the greatest Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte de Nuits — Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Grands-Échézeaux, and Échézeaux. The Romanée-Conti vineyard itself is a monopole — owned exclusively by DRC — and its wine is produced in quantities so small that it remains one of the most sought-after and collected bottles in existence.

Critical Acclaim — 2015 Vintage

100 Points — Decanter: "Aromatic fireworks of ripe red and black fruits, toast, spice and a note of decadent perfume lead into a complex palate showing pristine flavours of ripe raspberry, dark cherry, spice, cream and minerals. Lavishly upholstered by sweet, dense filigree tannins and buoyed by fine acidity — the opulent texture and presence of this wine is beyond remarkable. Arguably the ultimate terroir wine, this 2015 is also the epitome of truly great Pinot Noir. Drinking Window 2025–2060."

100 Points — Wine Advocate: "Opening to reveal a bouquet of kaleidoscopic complexity, notes of raspberry and red plum mingling with rose petal, peony, blood orange and spice. Silky, medium to full-bodied and stunningly complete, its supremely elegant tannins entirely cloaked in pristinely delicate red fruit. Despite its incredible concentration and persistence, this Romanée-Conti is utterly weightless, and its effortless harmony and unremitting finish preclude any argument about its benchmark quality."

99 Points — Burghound (Allen Meadows): "Sometimes, try as I might, words fail to communicate adequately those few transcendent experiences where a wine is just so amazing that it's impossible to capture it. The breathtakingly beautiful nose reveals an exotically broad range of highly perfumed floral, spice, tea and incense-like nuances. The opulently textured, concentrated and equally mineral-driven flavors accentuate the perfumed character of the nose — the finish lasted for seemingly several days."

98 Points — Vinous: "Enters the mouth like liquid velvet, expanding to show an incredible 3-D texture and great depth to its soil-inflected flavors of flowers, spices, mocha, underbrush and savory minerality. This utterly seamless, spherical wine saturates the entire palate like a thunderstorm breaking out across a wide front. Should easily evolve positively for three decades or more."

Tasting Profile

Profound and ethereal. The nose is a kaleidoscope of ripe raspberry, dark cherry, rose petal, peony, blood orange, spice, toast, and incense. On the palate it is simultaneously opulent and weightless — liquid velvet with a 3-D texture, pristine red fruit, savory minerality, and filigree tannins of extraordinary finesse. The finish is seemingly endless. A wine that defies description.

Details

2015 | Pinot Noir | Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Monopole, Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France | AOC Romanée-Conti | 750ml | 403 cases produced

Provenance & Cellaring

Harvested 10 September 2015. Bottled 22 March 2017. Drinking window 2025–2060. Store at 55°F in a dark, vibration-free environment. Decant 2–3 hours minimum if opening now. A wine for the ages — patience will be extraordinarily rewarded.

Expert Review - Vintage 2021

Allen Meadows of Burghound writes 91 Points | There is a touch of post-bottling reduction, but the underlying fruit seems to be ripe. On the palate there is excellent freshness and verve to the utterly delicious medium-bodied flavors that also exude a more prominent minerality on the beautifully textured, long and well-balanced finish that is shaped by notably fine-grained tannins. This is also lovely and a wine that should be approachable in its youth yet repay up to a decade of keeping, perhaps even slightly more.

Expert Review -  Vintage 2021

Jasper Morris, MW of Inside Burgundy writes 96-98 Points | Fractionally denser in colour than Clos St-Denis with a meatier bouquet, some blood orange as well as the traditional blueberry of this vineyard. A little white pepper comes up. This is brilliantly complete, no feeling of a lighter vintage, with superb grace at the finish. Ripe alpine strawberries. 76% whole bunches. Drink from 2030-2038. 

Christy Canterbury, MW of TimAtkin.com writes 97 Points |  Spicy and smoky on the nose, tangy red currants and raspberries soak into the palate. The tingly acidity makes you sit up straight! The mulberry and açai flavors on the palate are complemented by lively minty lift. Dense and structured, this has mercifully eternal length. This beautifully expresses its structuring terroir and the vivid freshness of the vintage.

Neal Martin of Vinous writes 96 Points | The 2021 Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru comes from five lieux-dits. This was slightly more reduced than the Clos Saint-Denis, dark berry fruit, briary; a faint touch of seaweed emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-sculpted tannins, harmonious and tensile, again, discretely building with a transparent, lightly peppered finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Drink: 2026-2050. 

Charles Curtis, MW of Decanter writes 96 Points | This wine is a contender for best in class and one of the very best of the vintage across all appellations. The colour is a fairly deep ruby hue, and the wine displays a lovely ripe plummy fruit with accents of mineral, cigar wrapper and earth on the nose. The texture is initially silky and approachable, but with time one sees that this is a powerful wine with lots of tannin behind that; it is a wine built for ageing. This wine has it all. Drinking Window: 2027-2050. 

John Gilman 95 Points | The 2021 Clos de la Roche from Domaine Dujac is also an outstanding young wine. The beautifully complex nose offers up scents of red and black cherries, plums, chocolate, mustard seed, venison, sweet stem tones, a marvelous base of soil and cedary oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and complex, with fine depth at the core, good soil undertow, ripe, buried tannins and a long, impeccably balanced and vibrant finish. Outstanding juice in the making. 2037-2100. 

William Kelley of The Wine Advocate  writes 93-95 Points | More brooding than the Clos Saint-Denis, Dujac's 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries, sweet forest floor and baking spices. Full-bodied, layered and muscular, with impressive concentration and a long, rose-inflected finish, it's another of the range's high-points. 

Allen Meadows of Burghound writes 92-95 Points | from a 1.95 ha holding in 5 different climats). This is also aromatically quite pretty with markedly floral-suffused aromas of poached plum, black cherry and a touch of green tea. There is both fine volume and energy to the powerful yet highly seductive medium weight plus flavors that culminate in a dusty, firm and youthfully austere finale. This is quite compact yet balanced and it stands a very good chance of being excellent in time. Drink: 2036+.