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Domaine Joseph Voillot Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2002
NZD $29.95 NZD $22.95
This is our new exclusive agency from Burgundy. Joseph Voillot has been making wine in Burgundy since the early 1920s. Mainly from the appellation of Pommard and Volnay, the 2002 vintage has become a classic in Burgundy and this is what you would expect from Pinot Noir at its best. It’s soft, velvety with a light brown colour emphasizing elegance, softness and seductiveness. It is starting to drink now but will also develop for the next 2-3 years. The Domaine makes wine from non irrigated areas with emphasis on tradition and an artisan approach to winemaking. The wine shows purity, wild mushroom and truffle with a hint of savoury notes. At the price, we believe it is one of the best examples of Pinot Noir in the country which can compete quality wise with the best Pinot Noirs in this country at 3 times the price.
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Simon Bize Bourgogne Les Champlains Blanc 2005
NZD $33.95
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This is a superb expression of chardonnay from one of the most outstanding vintages in Burgundy in the last 15 years. Totally different from what you would have come to expect from the new world. A very low yielding, non irrigated vineyard cropped at less than 3 tonnes per acre. The wine is golden green colour with a bouquet of Brioche, Marzipan and toffee. The palate is long and concentrated with a barrage of minerals, dry fruit and almonds, a high degree of acidity, good extraction and extended lees aging. The wine is an example of balance and equilibrium, full bodied with a persistent and pure finish. Will cellar for 3 years plus.
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Simon Bize Bourgogne Les Perrieres Blanc 2005
NZD $36.95
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Another of our exclusive imports form the Domaines of Simon Bize in Burgundy, 2005 is an excellent vintage throughout Burgundy both for White and for Red. Made from 100% Chardonnay harvested from low cropping vineyards with no irrigation, it exhibits beautiful minerality, concentration and depth yet emphasizing freshness, richness and superb balance. Even though the wine was barrel fermented with further aging on its lees, it does not appear oaky or over extracted or over buttery, its just clean and balanced with outstanding texture and succulence. Drinking over the next 4 years.
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Simon Bize Bourgogne "Les Perrieres" Rouge 2003
NZD $37.95 NZD $34.95
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A lot of you will be familiar with Simon Bize for being one of the top 10 producers in Burgundy. This single vineyard wine expresses typical terroir of Burgundy which in vintages like 2003 even though warm but still terrific red Burgundy. This Pinot Noir is clean, subtle and juicy yet offers depth, concentration and staying power. It is drinking beautifully now on the palate it delivers savoury notes, forrest undergrowth and truffle shavings. It's a great wine to cellar from 2008-2010.
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Devevey Hautes Cotes De Beaune 2002
NZD $39.95 NZD $36.95
This is another of our exclusive imports and after many years of trying this producers wines, they never disappoint, this the white version made entirely from Chardonnay that is drinking at its peak right now. At 8 years of age is showing perfect balance and its true characteristics, excellent texture and freshness with mouth coating fresh cream and hazelnut, still very vibrant and fresh almost oily with focus and depth. For anyone who has not tried and aged white Burgundy, this is your chance to discover how well this wines age and how generous and sophisticated they can be.
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Domaine Joseph Voillot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2005
NZD $42.95 NZD $36.95
Every single wine that he produces is exceptional. His Meursault, his Volnay, his Pommard etc. This is our latest exclusive import which is Old Vines Pinot Noir from the outstanding vintage of 2005. Having tasted this against the very best of New Zealand Pinot Noirs, it doesn't just compare, it is as good and in many cases better at half of the price! At the moment it shows a great bouquet of fungi, dry cepes and oyster mushroom. On the palate it is rich with an abundance of forrest floor, truffle and wet leaf. Mouth watering acidity, ripe with a little wild strawberry, incredible focus, length and purity. A total reflection of its terroir but yet with a modern appeal. For lovers of excellent Pinot Noir, why spend up to $60-$70 on some other Pinot Noirs when this delivers better at half of the price.
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Simon Bize Bourgogne "Les Perrieres" Rouge 2007
NZD $44.95 NZD $39.95
A lot of you will be familiar with Simon Bize for being one of the top 10 producers in Burgundy. This single vineyard wine expresses the typical terroir of Burgundy which in vintages like 2007 have produced a classic style with racy acidity, soft velvety tannins and tremendous middle palate. The bouquet is loaded with Spring flowers and lavender, on the palate it is clean, subtle and juicy yet offers depth, concentration with superb aromas of truffle shavings and forrest undergrowth. This is starting to drink beautifully now but will also cellar for another 4-5 years.
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Domaine de L'Arlot Clos du Chapeau - Cote de Nuits Village 2008
NZD $49.95 NZD $44.95
One of the most aristocratic Domaines in Burgundy, which under the direction of Jean-Pierre Smet has reached spectacular heights. This is the baby of the family but yet the truth is, that it is still outstanding. Medium colour with a sweet faintly smoky bouquet, fresh subtle vanilla probably describes the aromas of this wine. The palate is about clean crisp acidity, with red berries, refined and great finesse. Simply outstanding and will cellar for 4-5 years.
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Simon Bize Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc 2003
NZD $53.95 NZD $51.95
Even thought this appellation is mostly known for the production of red wine, Simon Bize also owns small parcels producing outstanding white wines made from 100% Chardonnay. This particular one is from an elevated enclave which is non irrigated and extremely low cropping. Minimal handling and interference with the wine has always been the philosophy of Simon Bize. Wild yeast ferment follows pressing of the wine with minimal intervention to produce a wonderful expression of its terroir, a bouquet of baked Brioche, dry nuts following with a clean and high acidity on the palate that emphasizes structure and concentration yet very lean and elegant interlinked with minerals and stone dust, great purity and expression. Will cellar for 5 years plus.
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Simon Bize Savigny-les-Beaune "Les Bourgeots" 2000
NZD $54.95 NZD $49.95
Having tried this the other day after about a year, I had forgotten how good it was, it really is what you expect from a top Burgundy, on the nose the perfume was exuberant, violets, lavender and spring flowers everywhere. Drinking very well now, lovely acidity with lots of truffles, superb middle palate, broad with outstanding purity and focus. Drinking well now but will keep improving for 2-3 years.
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Domaine de L'Arlot Clos du Chapeau – Cote de Nuits Village 2009
NZD $59.95 NZD $54.95
One of the most aristocratic Domaines in Burgundy, which under the direction of Jean-Pierre Smet has reached spectacular heights. This is the baby of the family but yet the truth is, that it is still outstanding. Medium colour with a sweet faintly smoky bouquet, fresh subtle vanilla probably describes the aromas of this wine. The palate is about clean crisp acidity, with red berries, refined and great finesse. Simply outstanding and will cellar for 4-5 years.
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Devevey Beaune 1er Cru 2001
NZD $59.95 NZD $48.95
We thought that we had run out of this and then we discovered a few cases in our warehouse. Another of our exclusive imports and we are glad that we found some more because it’s delicious! Devevey produces outstanding Chassange Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet, Batard Montrachet etc but also wonderful red. This Beaune is almost drinking at its peak now; it’s bright, fresh, very focused and delineated with beautiful silky texture and up front fruit. The 2001 as we said is drinking now, but will also keep for another 2-3 years. Another example of a superb Red Burgundy for under $50.
