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Chérisey may not yet be a household name, but if our crystal ball is correct, it’s only a matter of time. The juxtaposition of the delicacy and generosity of the old vine "La Pièce sous la bois" may require you to run to your nearest fainting couch. When you take a sip it’s inevitable that you will sit down, close your eyes and say, “mmm” out loud.
It has been one of those thrilling treats to watch the wines from Patrick Piuze evolve over a few vintages now. This producer has a deft hand with urging Chablis to explode with its true expression and we are all the richer for it.
The first-growth 2005 Château Margaux (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot), a lavish fragrance of blackcurrants, velvety new saddle leather, spring flowers and spice soars from the glass.
The 2016 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumaux, from vines planted in 1946, was cropped at just six to ten hectoliters per hectare this year. It has a harmonious bouquet of Granny Smith apples, fresh pear and subtle scents of passion fruit that betray the sunny period at the end of the growing season.
Ripe white fruits with spice and acidity are well known in this wine. The textures and fruitiness enhance this the light aromas. The Barthe Family vineyard which has been under the same ownership since 1789, is the ideal place for producing white wines.
The Chateau Riganes White is made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Light gold in color with green reflections. On the nose, bursting aromas of yellow grapefruit, earthy minerals, lemon peel, hints of freshly cut grass and white spring flowers.
Alittle bit of luck, a little bit a gift” is how Jean-Marc Vincent describes the opportunity to work with grapes from the lesser-known appellation of Montagny.
An open attack on the palate where one discovers grapefruit and lemon. The finish is reminiscent of vegetation. 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chardonnay. Jean-Francois Roy has been making wines from Chateau de Valencay since 1989 and now has over 69 acres of vineyards in the villages of La Vernelle, Fontguenand, Meusnes, and Lye.
The nose comes out strong and old-vine rich. Village maybe, but it's expansive on the palate and has 1er cru length and aromatic pedigree. Pierre Boillot is a rare master of both the Côtes de Beaune and the Côtes de Nuits–not only does he have the vineyards but also the savoir-faire and skill.
The cellar in which Eric Jeanneteau raises his single wine, a beautiful red Saint-Émilion grand cru, is an unadorned building on the family estate in Saint-Étienne de Lisse. Jeanneteau varies his vinification quite a bit depending on each vintage’s conditions, and the results can be fascinating, even startling, like hearing the same symphony interpreted by different conductors.
Boxler is widely considered one of the top producers in Alsace, although this small, meticulously run estate is often overshadowed by its larger, more famous neighbors (Trimbach, Humbrecht etc.). But that suits current winemaker/proprietor Jean Boxler just fine.
Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru "La Truffière" from Domaine Colin is produced in small quantities and has a beautiful upright character and a sublime mineral balance.
