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Valli Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
12/12/11
NZD $64.95 NZD $54.95
As is the case with Valli’s other Pinot Noirs, the aim is to capture the essence and terroir of Otago’s sub-regions. This is from Bannockburn from quite an elevated vineyard which is fairly cool in comparison to Bannockburn as a whole, obviously dry however situated in free draining soils with very little irrigation, close planted and fairly old vines. The result is a medium to full bodied Pinot Noir that reflects its terroir completely. At the moment it’s showing violets, spring flowers and lavender, very well balanced and elegant. This will also cellar for the next 4-5 years.
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Domaine Dujac Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2009
12/09/11
NZD $159.95 NZD $149.95
This is perhaps one of the best value for money wines from Dujac. High tonned and muscular yet in the style of Dujac, soft, velvety with caressing tannins and acidity. It will need at least a decade to show its true colours and as is always the case, the 1er Cru Morey Saint-Denis will develop further for 5-7 years. At the moment it is closed and subdued but the ingredients are all there to develop into a majestic wine. As is the case from the 2009 vintage the wine offers an array of layers and dimensions, complex and structured. Cellar for 10 years plus.
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Domaine Dujac Chambolle Musigny 2009
12/09/11
NZD $89.95 NZD $84.95
Domaine Dujac is without doubt one of the top producers in Burgundy. His wines can be found in top restaurants throughout the world. The Domaine farms 32 acres in 11 appellations, including five Grands crus. Chambolle Musigny situated in the Côtes du Nuits (the northern part of Burgundy) synonymous with making among the very best wines in the world from the Pinot Noir grape. As an appellation it produces one of the softest wines in Burgundy, always emphasising velvety silky textures coupled with slight truffle and game flavours. The 2009 vintage is showing incredible pedigree, definition and stature. The viticulture is traditional and winemaking is non interventionist. Classical Chambolle that will also cellar for 8-10 years.
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Domaine Dujac Morey St Denis 2009
12/09/11
NZD $89.95 NZD $84.95
Morey St Denis is adjacent to the well renowned villages of Vosne Romanee, Nuits St Georges and Chambertain. The Domaine Dujac Morey St Denis 2009 is a wine that can be best described as a powerful yet with great elegance, lovely acidity and silky smooth texture. The wine expresses hints of truffle, violets, game and roasted almonds. The wine as is always the case with Dujac was traditionally made with a philosophy of minimum intervention and maximum expression of its terroir, it will need a good 8 years before it shows its true colours but it will be a well worth wait.
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Breaksea Sound Pinot Noir 2009
09/28/11
NZD $21.95 NZD $19.95
This is a classic example of how the market has changed when it comes to Central Otago Pinot Noir. Only a few years ago you would expect to pay in the $30’s for a Pinot Noir like this however due to various factors and in particular, overproduction and overpricing, they finally came down to earth and at $19.95 we are starting to see some value here because this is wonderful Pinot Noir. Soft, perfumed, wonderful texture, light to medium body as most of them are however very characteristic of Pinot Noir and at the price, well worth it. For those of you who enjoy Central Otago Pinot Noir, this is a must.
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Domaine Dujac Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2008
09/14/11
NZD $198.95 NZD $188.95
Out of Stock
One of his most recent acquired properties in this Grand Cru designated appellation. A classical vintage from a harvest that was not entirely easy. An abundance of acidity, concentration and depth but yet with great refinement and elegance. Ideally, something to be kept for another 10-15 years even though it is very appealing in its youth.
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Domaine Dujac Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2008
09/14/11
NZD $146.95 NZD $139.95
This is perhaps one of the best value for money wines from Dujac. High tonned and muscular yet in the style of Dujac, soft, velvety with caressing tannins and acidity. It will need at least a decade to show its true colours and as is always the case, the 1er Cru Morey Saint-Denis will develop further for 5-7 years. At the moment it is closed and subdued but the ingredients are all there to develop into a majestic wine.
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Domaine Dujac Chambolle Musigny 2008
09/14/11
NZD $86.95 NZD $79.95
Chambolle Musigny with its seductive and sensual texture, typifies what red Burgundy is all about. This will be a steely and tightly structured in its youth and will take a few years to shed its coat however once it does no doubt it will show fantastic, succulent flavours of crushed berries, forrest floor and wild cepes while maintaining a textural, firm acidity and pin point accuracy.
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Domaine Dujac Morey Saint-Denis 2008
09/14/11
NZD $86.95 NZD $79.95
Aromatically high-toned with a very pretty red-black fruit melange. In the mouth there’s a pleasing width of creamy red fruit and nice minerality. Good underlying acidity and hidden tannin. Lovely. As always with Morey St Denis it requires a little bit of time and patience, in fact after recently trying the 2000 vintage, the wine was still beautiful but yet fairly young. 2008 will be an even longer lived Morey St Denis and we suggest a good 8-10 years aging.
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Domaine de L'Arlot Clos des Forest St Georges - Nuits St Georges 1er Cru 2009
09/01/11
NZD $124.95 NZD $109.95
Out of Stock
This is one of the best vineyards from Domaine de L’Arlot, you couldn’t get a much better Nuits St Georges than this. This is a wine with poise, concentration, depth, really clean and focused, in essence, outstanding. 2009 will become another classic pretty much across Burgundy. Needless to say, very young at the moment however, perfumed, balanced, aristocratic, great finesse, great texture; to summarize, a must buy for any Burgundy Pinot Noir lover. Cellar for up to 20 years.
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Domaine de L'Arlot Le Petit Plets - Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru 2009
09/01/11
NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95
Domaine de L'Arlot owns various vineyards in Nuits St. Georges including some superb 1er Cru parcels. This is one of the outstanding 1er Cru vineyards that even though made from young vines, it's still absolutely magnificent. This is all about great finesse, balance and silkiness. A bouquet of fresh berries, truffle and dark berry compote leads to a weighty palate that expresses excellent vibrancy, clean acidity and total harmony. Will cellar for 10+ years.
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Domaine de L'Arlot Le Petit Arlot – Nuits St Georges 2009
09/01/11
NZD $69.95 NZD $64.95
This is a great introduction to Nuits St Georges made from a blend of young vines from the Clos de L’Arlot it is expressive with red berry fruit that carries a whiff of spice with it that is also picked up by the clean, crisp acidity. 2009 is obviously very very young and will develop into a complete classical Burgundy within the next 10 or so years.
