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 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2021
Where the Bourgogne is immediately approachable the village Chassagne Blanc needs a little more time. 1/3 from Les Masures next to Morgeot 2/3 Puligny side of Chassagne. Again this shows a wonderful progression through the quality standards in Burgundy. Jumping a rung in the ladder, the energy and precision is showing here. Whilst a full percentage lower in alcohol than the Bourgogne, it has greater depth and length. Current tightly wound, beautiful linear acid is supported nicely by a little te
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Domaine Thibert Pouilly-Vinzelles 'Les Longeays' 2018

Domaine Thibert Pouilly-Vinzelles ‘Les Longeays’ 2018

Chardonnay | Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy

“The 2018 Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays is lovely, mingling notions of peach, pear and orange oil with scents of freshly baked bread, buttery pastry and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and penetrating, with racy acids and a long, saline finish, it's a terrific wine of real character. 2022 -2035”William Kelley 93 Points, Burghound 89-91 ♥ Outstanding Top Value 
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Stefano Lubiana Pinot Noir 2019
Incredibly Elegant!

Stefano Lubiana Pinot Noir 2019

Pinot Noir | Tasmania, Australia

Superb expression right out of the gate, whilst it will offer much much more with time. Excellent depth and length with layer after layer of flavour. The energy of the fruit is balanced with a darkness, spiced and an intriguing sappy hint. The acidity and tannin marry well offering up a fine long structure.
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Grand Cru 'Bonnes-Mares' 2017
A very ripe yet agreeably fresh nose reflects notes of blue berry, plum liqueur and violet that are cut with spice and earth hints. The exceptionally rich and impressively full-bodied flavors evidence a taut muscularity, all wrapped in an overtly powerful and lingering finish that is naturally sweet. As one would reasonably expect this is quite firm but the 2017 version appears to be a bit less structured than it usually is. 2029+. Burghound
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