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Domaine Dujac Puligny-Montrachet 2009
12/09/11
NZD $69.95 NZD $64.95
Domaine Dujac also produces wine from selected growers that he has chosen many years ago. This is his Puligny-Montrachet 2009 that has produced a magnificent white Burgundy very much in tune with all the superb whites from this particular vintage. Typical Puligny-Montrachet, power, refinement, concentration and beautiful minerality, clean, very focused and still obviously remarkably young and will need another 3-4 years to show its true colours. At its price it is all what you would expect from Puligny.
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Domaine Laffay Petit Chablis 2009
11/09/11
NZD $32.95 NZD $29.95
One of the small growers that has sustained the traditions and classical style of Chablis. For people that enjoy unoaked Chardonnay, this is a must, superb offering of riverbed pebbles, chalk, dry stone, superb minerality yet displaying incredible freshness, focus and flintiness. One of the great characteristics of Chablis is that it is able to offer full bodied wines with length, concentration and depth without having to result to any oak or oak aging. Enjoy now or over the next 2-3 years. Ideal with white meats, fish and shell fish.
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Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay 2010
10/26/11
NZD $79.95 NZD $58.95
One of the pioneers in the Nelson region, Tim Finn has been making top flight wines for over 20 years. Their Moutere Chardonnay is pretty much their top tier Chardonnay, elegant with concentration and depth, natural ferments, overall a very classy Chardonnay that is also able to develop for a number of years. 2010 is still very young obviously however if you are looking for a New Zealand Chardonnay, this is among the very best. Drink now or over the next 3-4 years.
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Domaine Dujac Puligny-Montrachet 2008
09/14/11
NZD $69.95 NZD $64.95
Out of Stock
Classical, classical Puligny, perfumed with notes of minerals and fresh cream, focused with an expression of pure fruit, no edges. Ample middle palate with racy acidity an immense personality, soft and elegant with a delightful finish. Even though a little young but already delicious, I’ll like to drink it in a couple of years. It will be magical.
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Domaine de L’Arlot Nuits Saint Georges - La Gerbotte 2009
09/01/11
NZD $69.95 NZD $64.95
Nuits Saint Georges has for many years enjoyed a world wide reputation for their red wines however this is white made from 100% Chardonnay from relatively young vines around the 15 year mark which says it all about this particular Domaine which transfer their philosophy about making sensual feminine red wines into their white wines. Excellent handling of oak, aristocratic, sensual and refined with beautiful texture, pure silk, you see mineral notes coming through and the oak just needs a little more integration. Keep it for 3-5 years and it will become a classic.
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Mosnier Chablis 2009
08/17/11
NZD $36.95 NZD $33.95
Excellent example of a producer that combines the best of traditional winemaking with a modern approach. Straight Chablis will drink beautifully over the next 4-5 years, a little young at the moment however it is loaded with fresh fruits, citrus and clean crisp acidity, very flinty and refreshing but it still has an under layer of opulence and intensity that eventually will come to the forefront within the next 4-5 years. A perfect example of wonderful Chablis. Drink now or cellar for 4-5 years.
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Mosnier Chablis Vielles Vignes 2009
08/17/11
NZD $39.95 NZD $36.95
Sylvian Mosnier is an aristocratic producer with a tradition of excellence in Chablis, this is his old vines that in many cases, represents excellent value for money, almost as good as a 1er Cru but without the price. His 2009 is composed, focused and tense with lovely minerality, softly textured and abundant in acidity. Something that will drink very well within the next 4-5 years due to its freshness and also even if it’s capable of aging, Chablis when young can be extremely refreshing and flinty and this is how it is! Flinty, perfumed, mineral and profound. Excellent when young but it will also develop for 4-5 years.
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Domaine Laffay Cote de Lechet 1er Cru 2009
08/17/11
NZD $49.95 NZD $46.95
Out of Stock
This is farmed on a .20 hectare planted in 1989. Cote de Lechet (1er Cru by nature) tends to be lighter and more subdued however more perfumed and suave than other 1er Cru. The 2009 is obviously still a baby but it already offers an array of minerals, freshness and mouth watering acidity. It will develop for at least 6-7 years and in the process it will broaden but yet it will always remain classic Chablis of great focus and purity. Cellar for 6-7 years.
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Domaine Laffay Vaudesir Grand Cru 2009
08/17/11
NZD $99.95 NZD $94.95
Out of Stock
Domaine Laffay produces small amounts of superb traditional Chablis which directly translates the essence of each vineyard into thrilling and mouth watering wines. His Grand Cru Vaudesir is taken from a .25 hectare vineyard planted in 1978. This is a masterpiece especially in a great vintage such as 2009. Vinification is very traditional and artisan making it one of the most terroir driven wines in the world. Yields are very restricted, harvest is done by hand and vinification and elevage is strictly traditional. Full bodied, tense with immense concentration and power, mineral, focused with nerve and pedigree. Will cellar for 10 years plus.
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Richland Chardonnay 2010
08/04/11
NZD $18.95 NZD $16.95
The days of overly oaked, slightly rancid and oxidized Australian Chardonnay are well and truly gone. This is an example of how the modern styles have evolved over the last 10 or so years, clean with a soft creamy texture and even though it does have oak, it is well balanced and integrated into the wine. A very good Chardonnay to have with chicken dishes, fish but even though it is full bodied, also still remains very clean, flinty and refreshing and the price is an excellent example of an outstanding Chardonnay.
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Septima Chardonnay Semillon 2010
02/25/09
NZD $18.95 NZD $16.95
This fantastic new import hails from the Mendoza region of Argentina. A relatively small producer, Septima are known more for their Cabernet and Malbec varieties. This wonderful little blend consists of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Semillon. It displays a pale yellow colour with aromas of citrus, apple and tropical fruit such as pineapple. On the palate it is wonderfully fruity while remaining very fresh and balanced with a silkiness and volume to it that comes from the Semillon. Drink now or cellar for another 2-3 years, this wine is capable of maintaining its qualities. Drink with fish, chicken or even on its own.
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Alan McCorkindale Rose Brut 2002
12/11/08
NZD $53.95 NZD $49.95
Out of Stock
His flagship label from a single vineyard that expresses the essence of superb Method Sparkling. A blend of 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Meunier and aged for 4 years of yeast lees. This is just sensational, lots of fruit, strawberries, marzipan, nutmeg, wild berries with lots of concentration, excellent middle palate and terrific bubbles. If your budget doesn’t allow for a top Rose Champagne, this is a great substitute.
