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Only 200 cases are made each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes from The Source:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In 1989, after returning from business school in Paris, Caroline L’Estimé took over the winemaking and vineyard direction from her father, Jean-Noël Gagnard. 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His marriage to Odile Dury in 1975 added to the family holdings, which lead to the formation of Domaine Coche-Dury. Since then, the enigmatic, modest, Jean-François has only reluctantly accepted the celebrity status of his wines. When asked, he would be most likely say that it is rigor, constant vigilance, and adherence to old-school tradition that makes the wines so special. Jean-François’ heritage seems more closely linked to the studious, farmer-monks that once propagated this area of Burgundy during the Middle Ages than to the stocky Gauls of lore, as his work style is almost hermetical. When Kermit, Coche’s biggest single client, calls for a rendezvous, he is always told, “Only in the evening when I come back from the vines.” Today, his son, Raphaël, has taken the reins with his wife, Charline, and the two continue the family tradition with great reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Coches farm almost nine hectares of vineyards on minuscule parcels over six communes: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Auxey-Duresses, Monthelie, and Volnay. Approximately half of their holdings are situated around their hometown of Meursault, with their parcels of Bourgogne surrounding the home and winery. Though they are best known for their Chardonnay, they also bottle six exquisite Pinot Noirs. No clones of any kind are planted—an absolute rarity in Burgundy, where cold, humid winters, spontaneous springtime hail storms, and harvest rains all make farming a challenge. Once in the cellar, vinifications are long and traditional, with extended lees contact. This extra time on the lees prevents oxidation and works in tandem with the terrific freshness his grapes achieve. A good proportion of new wood is used, not to influence the taste of the wine, but rather to extend the cellar-aging potential of these pedigreed wines and to serve as a clean slate for perfect fruit. Coche believes strongly that the white wines of Burgundy should have nerve, and his are never among the ripest or highest in alcohol of his colleagues. It is their vibrant acidity, often hidden in the opulence that helps them to age so successfully and predictably. 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Overtly oaky, fruity, or reductive notes are eschewed in favor of wines that push the expression of grape and place further to the fore front. The domaine is located in the village of Meursault and most of its 24 acres of vines are there – there is some Puligny too – and 9 different Meursaults, all but one being from single vineyards, are produced. The recipe, so to speak, is similar across the board. Hand harvested, fermented with indigenous years in tank, aged for one year in barrel (usually 20%-30% new), and all the wines are aged an additional year in unlined concrete egg shaped tanks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you are only going to make one Puligny 1er Cru, Cailleret, bordering Montrachet, is a pretty good one to be tasked with! Cailleret sits high on the stop at 1,000’ ft in altitude, facing east, and with a ruddy limestone rich soil with lots of ‘cailloux,’ or stones, from which the vineyard gets its name. 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Jean-Louis Chave steers the domain, having taken over from his father the Gerard (one of just a few Chave men not named Jean-Louis in a very long line). Jean-Louis is fanatical about the farming in the vineyards, the preservation of the reputation of Hermitage and Saint Joseph, and the telling of their histories. 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Like his cousin François, Pascal Cotat (with his winery in Sancerre) crafts uncanny wines that defy both time and definition. These are wines that can age for decades effortlessly, and that marry a plush richness with a laser-like cut and energy. Cotat as a rule harvests by hand and very late, as pushing ripeness to the extreme is one element that gives his wines their weighty texture and complexity. 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Jean-Louis Chave steers the domain, having taken over from his father the Gerard (one of just a few Chave men not named Jean-Louis in a very long line). Jean-Louis is fanatical about the farming in the vineyards, the preservation of the reputation of Hermitage and Saint Joseph, and the telling of their histories. Jean-Louis knows each parcel of the vineyards intimately and uses the grapes from each like instruments in an orchestra to bring about pure wine magic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 was the earliest harvest in the estate's history. Jean-Louis Chave harvested the Roucoule and Péléat plots on August 23-24, while Maison Blanche and Ermite were picked on August 28. The 2022 Hermitage Blanc reveals a complex, ripe bouquet of almonds, white flowers, honey and spices mingled with baked orchard fruits. 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André Dezat took over the family vineyards in 1948 and became actively involved in promoting the wines of Sancerre. In the 1970's, he was joined by his sons, Louis and Simon. The winery was then modernized with new facilities and expanded vineyard holdings in Sancerre and the additional appellations of Pouilly-Fumé and Menetou-Salon. The Dezat estate spans 45 ha of vineyards and represent all three principal soil types of the region, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eterres blanches\u003c\/em\u003e (chalk), \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecaillotes\u003c\/em\u003e (a gravelly limestone-based soil), and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esilex\u003c\/em\u003e (flint), that bring complexity, purity and fine character to the wines produced. The Sancerre vineyards comprised of 15 hectares planted with Sauvignon Blanc and 7 hectares planted with Pinot Noir, located mainly in the areas of Verdigny, Sury en Vaux, Sancerre, Vinon and Veaugues.  The variety of terroirs they have access to enable them to enforce a consistent classic style across vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eToday, Andre's grandsons Arnaud and Firmin Dezat are the new generation and take the most active role in the family business. The winery has always focused on striving to produce wines of great quality, with full respect for their typicity and for the environment. As a result, in 2018, the Andre Dezat estate was granted the French official “high environmental value” certification for maintaining a commitment to sustainable farming and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eFor both the white Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, grapes are sorted and gently pressed into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, to undergo a 30-60 day cool fermentation. The wine then continues aging on the fine lees for several months before being bottled in the following spring. This special terroir, combined with a historical know-how, make Andre Dezat wines sought after and enjoyed more than ever by consumers around the globe.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oregon Brand Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44443981545679,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/3021\/4607\/files\/IMG_5278-Photoroom_compressed.jpg?v=1753480949"},{"product_id":"gaspard-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Gaspard, Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes from Jenny \u0026amp; Francois Selections:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Gaspard is one of Jenny \u0026amp; François’ house labels – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewines that come from our exclusive cooperation with carefully selected winemakers from France and beyond. It’s Jenny’s great pleasure to bring you wines that are kinder to both nature and your budget while being very delicious, and these Loire Valley creations definitely tick all the boxes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the wines are made with the traditional and most popular varieties from this iconic region, from the fruity spicy Cabernet Franc to fresh citrusy Sauvignon Blanc or the beloved Chenin. The grapes are sourced from growers who work sustainably or organically (no herbicide) across different vineyards in the Loire Valley, are fermented with native yeast, spend a couple of months on their fine lees and then undergo only light filtration and fining. 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Southern exposition with sandy loam\/silt soil with gabbro subsoil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a recent visit, we found Muscadet - in the far western Loire Valley - in the midst of a renaissance. An emergence of talented young vignerons are inheriting small plots from their family’s historic estates and applying a more artisanal approach to farming and a healthy curiosity in the cellar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter Jean-Baptiste Hardy, who in 2018, returned to his family’s estate in Mouzillon on the banks of the Sanguèze river, to revive some of his family’s best parcels over diverse terroirs. \u003cbr\u003eAfter traveling the world with formative work experiences at a few domaines dear to our heart (including Bodegas Chacra \u0026amp; Domaine Roulot), he returned with a better understanding of his hometown’s potential. 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Made from the local Altesse grape, it’s bright and lifted but with a touch of texture and complexity that makes it stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get notes of alpine herbs, pear skin, white flowers, and a hint of nuttiness, all wrapped in crisp acidity and a stony finish. It’s clean and lean, but never boring—basically, what you wish Pinot Grigio tasted like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs like a dream with fondue, raclette, grilled trout, or just a sunny afternoon. 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With some 22 acres of excellent vineyards in Monthélie, Meursault and Volnay, Charles–who took over winemaking duties from his father Eric in 2022–is a young talent already making serious waves in greater Burgundy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Les Champs Ronds’ is a small, east-facing parcel that sits on the valley floor near the medieval village of Monthelie, downslope from premier cru ‘Les Clous.’ A silky, round white Burgundy with energy and citrus kick to spare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Berkeley Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44608812613839,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/3021\/4607\/files\/IMG_5826_compressed.jpg?v=1759551084"},{"product_id":"domaine-roulot-meursault-2023","title":"Domaine Roulot, Meursault 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Grand Cru Imports:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDomaine Roulot is an old family estate based in Meursault since 1820. It was Guy Roulot, Michele and Jean-Marc’s father, who raised this estate to the level of excellence that we know today. His marriage to Geneviève Coche, following his achievements in adding additional prime parcels to the family’s holdings put the estate in the spotlight. As a result, Domaine Roulot has become the master of the lieu-dit, not to mention the five premier cru parcels they farm in Meursault and Monthelie. Guy’s sudden death in 1982 left the family in transition, with Ted Lemon, an American who stepped up as cellar master before returning to California to found Littorai estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJean-Marc Roulot returned to the estate in 1989, putting his acting career in Paris on pause. Since his return to Meursault, Jean­-Marc kept increasing the domain’s holdings through mix of vineyards purchase and fermage contracts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"The majority of the grapes come from Clos de la Baronne, east of Les Gouttes d’Or. In addition are blends of vines from the heavier clay soils of the southern plots of Les Vireuils, Les Gruyaches, Les Crotots and les Sous la Velle. 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