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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.
Pinot Noir from Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte-de-Nuits
I first tried Hubert Lignier's wines back in the 1990's & have never looked back! Lignier is one of the latest to release their wines. The extra year really makes a difference as the wines resolve and come together.The Morey-Saint-Denis has the hallmark red fruit of the village. The depth and length are exceptional, what really makes this wine are the wonderfully refined texture, purity and vitality. It charms and entices you as the aromas with some background florals and spice lift from the
Pinot Noir from Pommard, Côte du Beaune
Given his experience in Pommard, home turf, if he'll have handle on any fruit this will be it! As with last year, this is a blend of Les Vaumuriens (high on the slope) and Les Cras (on the lower slope), both vineyards lying on the Volnay side of the village. Leroux notes the cooler, hillside fruit from Les Vaumuriens brings freshness and balance to the blend. This was crafted from 100% de-stemmed berries and raised with roughly 20% new oak. We have very little.“The village Pommard is a suc
Muscadelle from Rutherglen, Victoria
1 of only 4 Aussie wineries to hit the Top 100 Wineries of the World & with good reason. Chamber's Muscat & Muscadelle fortified are truly unique and very special wines! This wine demonstrates exotic coffee, malt, vanilla bean and mocha aromas and flavours which linger on the palate long after tasting. The base for the Rare wines is sourced only from exceptional material; the very best we can produce. The solera for this wine is meticulously maintained.Serve after dinner with a platter of
Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont
“One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Barbaresco Cottà possesses tremendous depth along with the sheer breadth that is the key signature of this Neive cru. Black cherry, plum, leather, licorice, mint and lavender soar out of the glass, all with the backing of serious tannins that are going to need time to soften. This is impressive stuff.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous