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Burgundy meets Côte-Rôtie
Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie Lieux-Dits ‘La Belle Hélène’ 2017
Shiraz/Syrah | Côte-Rôtie, France
Côte-Rôtie is often compared to Burgundy for it's detailed vineyard breakdown. Like Burgundy we see dramatic differences in the wines from vineyard to vineyard. Stéphane has a great number of lieux-dits that he works with through the Côte-Blonde (southern part of Côte-Rôtie) and Côte-Brune (northern part of Côte-Rôtie).
Stéphane makes wines of greater energy and vibrancy, always on the fresher end of the spectrum.
La Belle Hélène from Côte Rozier, a parcel of Stéphane's oldes
$890
$870ea in any 3+
$850ea in any 6+
Wines of Presence
Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie Mon Village 2018
Shiraz/Syrah | Côte-Rôtie, France
Fresh dark berries, potpourri, olive, exotic spices and smoky bacon on the highly perfumed nose. Juicy, penetrating blackberry, cherry liqueur and candied violet flavors show fine delineation and a spine of juicy acidity. Subtly chewy tannins add grip to an impressively persistent, mineral- and spice-driven finish that strongly echoes the cherry and floral notes.
Josh Raynolds, Vinous
$152
$145ea in any 3+
$138ea in any 6+
André Perret Condrieu ‘Clos Chanson’ 2019
Viognier | Condrieu, France
Viognier is such a unique variety! The perfume intoxicating, the texture caressing! 'Diaphanous yellow. Intense, mineral-accented scents of fresh pear, white peach and violet take on a citrus pith nuance with air. Silky and tightly focused on entry, then deeper on the mid-palate, offering sappy, mineral-driven orchard, pit fruit and Meyer lemon flavors that show noteworthy tension and floral lift. Closes with impressive, spicy persistence, repeating florality and vibrant mineral cut.'
Josh Ra
$179
$172ea in any 3+
$165ea in any 6+
André Perret Condrieu ‘Coteau de Chéry’ HALF 2019
Viognier | Condrieu, France
Viognier is such a unique variety! The perfume intoxicating, the texture caressing! A single-vineyard offering from the Coteau de Chéry, one of the appellation’s most valued terroirs. The grapes from these 50yr old vines are fermented in stainless steel (one third) and barrique of which 25% is new oak. The wine is aged for one year on lees in barrique and a further three months in stainless steel before being bottled.
Widely known as the King of Condrieu, Andre Perret is considered one of
$108
$103ea in any 3+
$98ea in any 6+
André Perret Condrieu ‘Coteau de Chéry’ 2019
Viognier | Condrieu, France
Viognier is such a unique variety! The perfume intoxicating, the texture caressing! A single-vineyard offering from the Coteau de Chéry, one of the appellation’s most valued terroirs. The grapes from these 50yr old vines are fermented in stainless steel (one third) and barrique of which 25% is new oak. The wine is aged for one year on lees in barrique and a further three months in stainless steel before being bottled.
Widely known as the King of Condrieu, Andre Perret is considered one of
$179
$172ea in any 3+
$165ea in any 6+
Burgundy meets Côte-Rôtie
Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie Lieux-Dits ‘La Belle Hélène’ 2018
Shiraz/Syrah | Côte-Rôtie, France
Côte-Rôtie is often compared to Burgundy for it's detailed vineyard breakdown. Like Burgundy we see dramatic differences in the wines from vineyard to vineyard. Stéphane has a great number of lieux-dits that he works with through the Côte-Blonde (southern part of Côte-Rôtie) and Côte-Brune (northern part of Côte-Rôtie).
Stéphane makes wines of greater energy and vibrancy, always on the fresher end of the spectrum.
La Belle Hélène from Côte Rozier, a parcel of Stéphane's oldes
$1,035
$1015ea in any 3+
$995ea in any 6+
Château Grillet 2020
Viognier | Rhône Valley, Château Grillet
The perfume alone is enough to make your heart race! Château Grillet (pronounced Gree-yay) makes one of the world’s most sublime white wines from Viognier. It’s price is heading into the stratosphere.
I loved playing with the Viognier at Yarra Yering, may have been from Grillet cuttings, may not ….. and was fortunate to drink my fair share of Grillet. For years there was never enough Viognier at YY to make an individual white wine. It was always co-fermented with Shiraz to make the Dr
$1,350
$1330ea in any 3+
$1310ea in any 6+
Stéphane Ogier ‘La Rosine’ Syrah 2019
Shiraz/Syrah | Rhône Valley, Collines Rhodaniennes
Stéphane makes wines of great energy and vibrancy, always on the fresher end of the spectrum. Here there is both power and finesse. La Rosine comes from a single plot just outside the southern boundary of the famous Côte-Rôtie appellation.
The 2019 is much more together than the 2018 at the same stage. Still a little puppy fat. This is generous out of the gate. The tannins silky and long match the fruit nicely. Decant in youth to get the most from this. A divine array of fruits, spices a
$60
$57ea in any 3+
$54ea in any 6+
Museum Release
François Villard Côte-Rôtie ‘Gallet Blanc’ 2016
Shiraz/Syrah | Côte-Rôtie, France
Côte-Rôtie with incredible energy, definition, and intrigue. So many layers of pleasure. François is making stunning wine. From a 20 year old chef to a vigneron with over 30 years experience his wine wisdom shows. Stylistically you'll find great density in his Côte-Rôtie with fruit from the Northen half, the Côte-Brune coming from several Lieux Dits. The Côte-Brune is known to produce more masculine wines that the Côte-Blonde. The 2016 vintage shows a lovely, Classic, balance amongst the
$164
$157ea in any 3+
$150ea in any 6+
An Icon!
Clonakilla O’Raida Shiraz 2021
Shiraz/Syrah | Murrumbatemen, ACT
A great introduction to Shiraz from Clonakilla & Murumbatemen, Canberra. Cool climate Shiraz with excellent texture and shape. Opulent & generous fruit, tamed by excellent tannins with an edge of playful grip and energetic acid. Plum and red fruit have spice, savoury, graphite, and that hallmark pepper playing around with florals making for an entrancing perfume. Delicious, complete, harmonious, and thirst-quenching!
$54
$51ea in any 3+
$48ea in any 6+
François Villard Côte-Rôtie ‘Gallet Blanc’ 2020
Shiraz/Syrah | Côte-Rôtie, France
Côte-Rôtie with incredible energy, definition, and intrigue. So many layers of pleasure. Personality+ this calls: Drink Me! Drink Me! Perfectly balanced, harmonious, seamless. It draws you in. Exceptional line and length and the tannins are so long, fine and even. Red and dark fruit a little licorice. So fine. Incredible complex savoury roasted barbecued vegetables & a line of earthiness. Perfume of Violets so long. A tiny splash of Viognier. This is exceptional. Would make a fantastic com
$178
$171ea in any 3+
$164ea in any 6+
François Villard Saint-Joseph ‘Mairlant’ 2020
Shiraz/Syrah | Saint-Joseph, France
Love the perfume here very complete long layered fine, dark and red fruit with brooding and stalk. Harmonious with subtle pepper pop. Excellent élévage, fine acid. Build in structure and mid-palate grip, giving energy. Playful fun.
Excellent comparision with Hauts Châssis’ Saint-Joseph made with no whole bunches.
Saturated violet color. Vibrant, spice-tinged dark berry, cherry, potpourri and licorice aromas are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish. Fresh blackberry and bitter
$107
$102ea in any 3+
$97ea in any 6+
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave ‘L’Hermitage’ Rouge 2020
Shiraz/Syrah | Rhône Valley, France
The one that makes Grange look like Jacob's Creek! Readers will note that the score range I've provided for Chave's 2020 Hermitage is much broader than typical. That's because my ratings for the numerous barrel samples tasted varied considerably, with one lot scoring as low as (91 - 93), while others were near-perfect (98 - 100). I should be able to provide a more precise picture following my next visit, but it was clear to me that—even more than usual—much will depend on Jean-Louis's skills
$740
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Selection Hermitage Blanche 2019
White Blend | Rhône Valley, France
Erin Cannon-Chave and Jean-Louis Chave’s semi-négociant operation produces the Selection range outside the wines of the family estate. The Selection Hermitage Blanche at a fraction of the price of the estate L'Hermitage Blanc is a hip-pocket friendly intro to just how good whites from the Northern Rhône can be.
A blend of Marsanne & Roussane. I couldn't find any reviews. Historically this wine has been strong and moving on an upward quality trend.
Just as his reds explores next lev
$189
$182ea in any 3+
$175ea in any 6+
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