Barrique

A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak.

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A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, American, Eastern European and Russian Oak. Check out our Q&A with Paul: “How does the percentage of new oak affect wine?” for more on oak.

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Domaine Alex Moreau Pommard 1er Cru 'Les Fremiers' 2022
This possesses the most floral-suffused nose in the range with its pretty liqueur-like aromas of various red berries, soft earth and a hint of crushed anise. There is excellent volume to the caressing and seductively textured flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the youthfully austere, firm and compact finale. Like the Caillerets, this needs more depth so at least some patience is in order.Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-92 Points
$290
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Bérêche & Fils Grand Cru Mailly (Disg. July 2022) 2017

Bérêche & Fils Grand Cru Mailly (Disg. July 2022) 2017

Pinot Noir | Montagne de Reims, Champagne

Delicious playful, tighter at the moment. 100% pinot same élévage as Cramant. Lovely flowing Sherbety fine. The core of fruit is solid. Building as it warms, beautifully weighted fruit of exceptional length. A lovely spice, vibrant red fruit. Excellent development. More to offer with time.“The 2017 Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs Mailly Grand Cru is racy, exuberant and full of character. Intense Pinot notes scream out of the glass in this exotic yet beautifully balanced Champagne. Red berr
$460
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Luigi Pira Barolo del Commune di Serralunga 2021

Luigi Pira Barolo del Commune di Serralunga 2021

Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo

Always a blend of the three crus below, the Barolo ‘Serralunga’ in recent times has had the maceration/fermentation time slowed down to 2 weeks to allow for a more gradual and integrated process – all four Baroli are made this way.Once complete, the wine is moved into 25 hectolitre aged barrels for a minimum of 2 years, then rested for an additional year or two (depending on the vintage) before being released to the market.The most approachable of the four Baroli, this is a symphon
$132
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Domaine de la Folie Rully Blanc 1er Cru ‘Clos St Jacques’ Monopole 2023
The 2023 Rully Clos St. Jacques ler Cru comes from a 1.69-hectare monopole and was matured in 20% new oak. It has a very aromatic bouquet with tropical fruit, passion fruit and touches of white peach. There is wonderful definition and vigor here. The palate is well balanced with a silver thread of acidity and notes of lemon thyme and orange pith, very harmonious on the finish. This is an excellent Clos Saint-Jacques (not from Gevrey!). Drink: 2026-2040Neal Martin, Vinous 92 Points
$154
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$140ea in any 6+
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