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Jaillance Crmant de Bourgogne NV (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 91 Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay Alcohol : 12% Description : A distinctively Burgundian alternative to Champagne - a Champagne-method sparkler made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. Release Notes : Crmant de Bourgogne is a refreshing alternative to Champagne made from grapes grown in Burgundy. This wine, from Jaillance, is mostly Chardonnay (80%) with small amounts of Pinot Noir and Gamay added to round out the blend. It is made using the same production methods as Champagne. Tasting Notes : Pale yellow colored sparkler with abundant fine bubbles. A bold nose of citrus fruits (lemons) and flowers comes before the fresh palate of citrus, apple and pear flavors. The Chardonnay creates a fresh buttery finish with notes of honey. Like most Crmants, it is less acidic and fruitier than a Champagne. An excellent aperitif that is a great wine for entertaining. Pair with : Aperitif, Bruschetta, Charcuterie, Hors d'Oeuvre Winery : Domaine de la Buissonne is owned by Monsieur Jourdan. The Jourdan family's vineyard has been making wine in the Rhne valley since 1865. was created in 1865, but wine has been produced on the land since the Roman period. Their 95 acres of vineyards, in the heart of the Ctes du Rhne region have produced wine since the Roman period. Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situated in the middle, splits the ridge into Cte de Nuits in the north, and Ctes de Beaune in the south. Beyond Chagny, starts a new Cte going north-east/south-west called Cte Chalonnaise . This ridge is not as regular as Cte dOr and the hilly territory is much wider. Further south, comes the Mconnais , a compilation of gentle hills without any particular order. It took the name of the town at its center called Mcon

Fall 2006 Burgundy Sampler White (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : + Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Pinot Noir Alcohol : % Description : Six exquisite Chardonnays from the region that made them famous. (6 btl set) Release Notes : Pair with : Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situated in the middle, splits the ridge into Cte de Nuits in the north, and Ctes de Beaune in the south. Beyond Chagny, starts a new Cte going north-east/south-west called Cte Chalonnaise . This ridge is not as regular as Cte dOr and the hilly territory is much wider. Further south, comes the Mconnais , a compilation of gentle hills without any particular order. It took the name of the town at its center called Mcon. Finally, between the Mconnais and the vast urban concentration of Lyon further south, one can find a separate geological formation, composed principally of granite, called Beaujolais . While technically a part of Burgundy, the wines made there are from a different grape (the Gamay), which the founders of Burgundian wine rejected centuries ago as inferior to the fair Pinot Noir. Early History Although vines were probably planted in the Burgundy region as early as the 4th century AD, it was through religious monasteries and under the impulse of the Dukes of Burgundy that the Pinot Noir vineyards developed. In the 17th and 18th centuries, all the vineyards of Cte dOr belonged to the church or to powerful aristocratic families (the Prince of Conti bough la Romane vineyard in the early 18th Century and parlayed favors at Versailles with his delicious wine since then known as Romane-Conti). After the French revolution, the estates of the church and nobility were put up for sale, but since the ordinary people encouraged to buy the land had no money, the estates were split into very small lots. The subdivision process

Domaine Parent Pommard La Croix Blanche 2002 (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 92+ Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Pinot Noir Alcohol : 13% Description : An award-winning and concentrated Pinot Noir from one of the most historic producers of Pommard. Release Notes : An award-winning Pommard from 30-year old vines. The grapes are hand-harvested and the wines are fermented on skins for 12 days. Maturation takes place in oak casks (40% new) for 24 months. Tasting Notes : Intense bright ruby color. A concentrated nose with aromas of wild cherries, blackcurrants and mushrooms. Well-rounded and balanced with great finesse. A wine to be drunk 6 to 8 years after the vintage. Ideal with game, red meats, and mushrooms. Pair with : French Spices, Game, Mushrooms, Red Meats Winery : Domaine Parent has been making wines in Pommard since 1803. Today, the domaine is managed by the daughters of Jacques Parent, continuing the storied family tradition of winegrowing, which dates back to the 1640s and includes Thomas Jefferson as one of its early customers. The domaine produces an array of village wines, but is best known for its Pommard Premier Crus and Corton Grand Cru. The 50 acres of vines are cultivated in a reasoned manner with controlled yields. The wines are vinified rigorously and strike a balance between strength and elegance. Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situated in the middle, splits the ridge into Cte de Nuits in the north, and Ctes de Beaune in the south. Beyond Chagny, starts a new Cte going north-east/south-west called Cte Chalonnaise . This ridge is not as regular as Cte dOr and the hilly territory is much wider. Further south, comes the Mconnais , a compilation of gentle hills without any particular order. It took the name of the town at its center called Mcon. Finally, between the Mconnais and the vast urban co

Meursault 1er Cru Goutte d'Or Maison Joseph de Bucy 1999 (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 92+ Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Chardonnay Alcohol : 13.5% Description : A rich, round, mature Premier Cru Meursault that is ready to drink now. A bargain. Release Notes : Les Gouttes d'Or is the northernmost of the Meursault Premier Crus. Maison J. de Bucy is a small high-quality negociant based in Beaune. The maison has long-term contracts with some very good growers. This wine was barrel-fermented in 25% new oak and aged for 6 months. Tasting Notes : Deep lemon yellow. Interesting nose with some citrus and tropical fruit (melon, pineapple) and a touch of smoke. Rich buttery palate with round fruit and great acidity. Mature and ready to drink now with shellfish, salads, or as a decadent aperitif. Pair with : Foie Gras, Goat Cheese, Raw Fish, Salads, Salmon, Seafood, Shellfish Winery : Joseph de Bucy studied oenology at the University of Dijon after dropping out of one of Frances grands coles. His wine career began at Roumiers in Chambolle-Musigny pruning before he settled down in Chablis focusing on responsible techniques for Maison Laroche. Supervising vinification, he became familiar with every aspect of production. He went on to become the production director at Antonin Rodet and worked with negociant Jean Germain in Meursault. There he met local brokers, managed the finances, and gained business experience. He then assumed control of the company and changed its name to J. de Bucy, and relocated it to Beaune. The de Bucy style is generosity personified; all of their wines share a common richness of texture and an abundance of terroir. Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situated in the middle, splits the ridge into Cte de Nuits in the north, and Ctes de Beaune in the south. Beyond Chagny, starts a new Cte going north-east/south-w

Domaine Parent Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2003 (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 92 Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Pinot Noir Alcohol : 12.5% Description : A Pinot Noir from Burgundy with such great finesse that it was selected as one of the 100 Great Wines of 2002 by Decanter Magazine. Domaine Parent is one of the best producers in Pommard and Corton. Release Notes : While Bourgogne Pinot Noir, the most basic red appellation in Burgundy, can sometimes taste weak and disappointing, this is not the case here. This wine is essentially a baby Pommard; once Parent reaches production levels limited by law, it uses the best of the remaining grapes to make an excellent Bourgogne Pinot Noir. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 months, and the end result is a Pinot Noir that is as good as some Burgundies, with well-known village names on the label, costing $30 or more. Tasting Notes : Garnet red color. A beautiful nose with cherry, berry and lightly-toasted spice aromas. Well-balanced strength and elegance with supple, jammy strawberry and cherry flavors. Great finish. Can keep for 3 to 5 more years. Serve with cold cuts, pork, sausage, braised ham, and goat cheeses. Pair with : Cold Cuts, Goat Cheese, Ham, Pork Chops/Loin, Pork Sausage Winery : Domaine Parent has been making wines in Pommard since 1803. Today, the domaine is managed by the daughters of Jacques Parent, continuing the storied family tradition of winegrowing, which dates back to the 1640s and includes Thomas Jefferson as one of its early customers. The domaine produces an array of village wines, but is best known for its Pommard Premier Crus and Corton Grand Cru. The 50 acres of vines are cultivated in a reasoned manner with controlled yields. The wines are vinified rigorously and strike a balance between strength and elegance. Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situat

Chassagne-Montrachet Maison Bader-Mimeur 2002 (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 92 Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Chardonnay Alcohol : 13% Description : A rich wine from Chteau de Chassagne Montrachets Clos du Chteau vineyard. Matured in oak for 10 months. Brilliant terroir expression. Release Notes : Pair with : Winery : Roux Pre et Fils and its special selection under the Rgis de Vallire label are made by the Roux Family. The family has lived int he village of St. Aubin, in the Cte d'Or, for 400 years. Today, they produce a variety of excellent wines fromtheir own vineyards and from those of high-quality growers throughout Burgundy. Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situated in the middle, splits the ridge into Cte de Nuits in the north, and Ctes de Beaune in the south. Beyond Chagny, starts a new Cte going north-east/south-west called Cte Chalonnaise . This ridge is not as regular as Cte dOr and the hilly territory is much wider. Further south, comes the Mconnais , a compilation of gentle hills without any particular order. It took the name of the town at its center called Mcon. Finally, between the Mconnais and the vast urban concentration of Lyon further south, one can find a separate geological formation, composed principally of granite, called Beaujolais . While technically a part of Burgundy, the wines made there are from a different grape (the Gamay), which the founders of Burgundian wine rejected centuries ago as inferior to the fair Pinot Noir. Early History Although vines were probably planted in the Burgundy region as early as the 4th century AD, it was through religious monasteries and under the impulse of the Dukes of Burgundy that the Pinot Noir vineyards developed. In the 17th and 18th centuries, all the vineyards of Cte dOr belonged to the church or to powerful aristocratic families (the P

Fall 2006 Burgundy Sampler Red (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : + Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Alcohol : % Description : Our Fall 2006 Red Burgundy Sampler contains six great red Burgundies from across the region. (6 btl set) Release Notes : Pair with : Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situated in the middle, splits the ridge into Cte de Nuits in the north, and Ctes de Beaune in the south. Beyond Chagny, starts a new Cte going north-east/south-west called Cte Chalonnaise . This ridge is not as regular as Cte dOr and the hilly territory is much wider. Further south, comes the Mconnais , a compilation of gentle hills without any particular order. It took the name of the town at its center called Mcon. Finally, between the Mconnais and the vast urban concentration of Lyon further south, one can find a separate geological formation, composed principally of granite, called Beaujolais . While technically a part of Burgundy, the wines made there are from a different grape (the Gamay), which the founders of Burgundian wine rejected centuries ago as inferior to the fair Pinot Noir. Early History Although vines were probably planted in the Burgundy region as early as the 4th century AD, it was through religious monasteries and under the impulse of the Dukes of Burgundy that the Pinot Noir vineyards developed. In the 17th and 18th centuries, all the vineyards of Cte dOr belonged to the church or to powerful aristocratic families (the Prince of Conti bough la Romane vineyard in the early 18th Century and parlayed favors at Versailles with his delicious wine since then known as Romane-Conti). After the French revolution, the estates of the church and nobility were put up for sale, but since the ordinary people encouraged to buy the land had no money, the estates were split into

Domaine Seguin-Manuel Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2004 (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 91+ Country : France Region : Burgundy Grape : Pinot Noir Alcohol : 13% Description : Great red fruit and mineral flavors explode from this lighter-bodied Cte Chalonnaise red that shows off the great potential of Mercurey. Release Notes : Made from a large appellation in the Cte Chalonnaise south of the Cte d'Or. The grapes were hand-picked and macerated for 14 days. After fermentation the wine matured in French oak casks for one year. An excellent Pinot Noir for the price. Tasting Notes : Beautiful ruby color with a hint of purple. Great nose of cherries and ripe red fruit mingled with toasted oak notes. Good concentration with fruit flavors and minerality. Very appealing and round with a velvety finish. Great now and can age 3 to 5 more years. Perfect with chicken, white meat, light cheeses or alone. Pair with : Blooming Rind Cheese, Chicken, Fresh Cheese, Pork Chops/Loin, Poultry, Quiche Region Info : There is an old French saying that a rich bourgeois opens an old bottle of Bordeaux every Sunday with lunch, but only opens a good bottle of Burgundy for his birthday or the engagement of his daughter to a promising suitor. This saying, like most old sayings, is full of wisdom, because it reflects the rarity and uniqueness of Burgundy, and it also rightly implies that Burgundy does not have to be old to be good (unlike Bordeaux which almost always requires aging). Like all wines, every Burgundy is not a stellar wine, in fact, I do not know one Burgundy enthusiast who has not been disappointed by a Burgundy wine at least once. But when you find a great Burgundy it is truly peerless. Burgundy is an incredibly unique region in France, and the most confusing one to master Geography Burgundy incorporates five distinct regions spread over a north-south axis stretching over 200 miles. Chablis is a unique white wine region located about 90 miles northwest of Dijon. Cte dOr is the most famous wine region in the world. It is located on a ridge beginning at Dijon in the north and going south for about 35 miles to the village of Chagny. The medieval town of Beaune, roughly situated in the middle, splits the ridge into Cte de Nuits in the north, and Ctes de Beaune in the south. Beyond Chagny, starts a new Cte going north-east/south-west called Cte Chalonnaise . This ridge is not as regular as Cte dOr and the hilly territory is much wider. Further south, comes the Mconnais , a compilation of gentle hills without any particular order. It took the name of the town at its center called Mcon. Finally, between the Mconnais and the vast urban concentration of Lyon further south, one can find a separate geological formation, composed principally of granite, called Beaujolais . While technically a part of Burgundy, the wines made there are from a different grape (the Gamay), which the founders of Burgundian wine rejected centuries ago as inferior to the fair Pinot Noir. Early History Although vines were