Climat

A ‘climat’ is a precisely delimited plot of vines that enjoys specific characteristics relating to geology, hydrology, slope and orientation.

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It has nothing to do with the rain or nice weather in burgundy ‘climat’ are about wine. This typical burgundian term is the ultimate expression of the notion of terroir.

A ‘climat’ is a precisely delimited plot of vines that enjoys specific characteristics relating to geology, hydrology, slope and orientation. Each ‘climat’ wine is typically vinified separately and made from a single grape variety.

Each ‘climat’ shapes its Wine’s character and personality making a wine that is unique year after year.

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Cantine Garrone Cà’ d’Maté 2018

Red Blend from Valli Ossolane, Alto Piemonte

Cantine Garrone Cà’ d’Maté 2018

Neb with a splash of Croatina from the FAR NORTH Divine perfume, beautifully weighted and poised. Exceptional balance and freshness, with a core of red and dark fruit that runs long with excellent mid-palate weight. Earth, savoury, incredibly layered.Delicious wine. Loads going on here. Amazing harmony and sophistication. Showing beautifully straight out of the gate with the help of a % of the generous, plush Croatina. Fun drinking!

Vintage 2018
$77
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Domaine Trapet Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Aux Combottes' 2023

Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte-de-Nuits

Domaine Trapet Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru ‘Aux Combottes’ 2023

The high level of whole cluster vinification is very much in evidence as the aromatic profile is both exceptionally fresh and markedly floral in character with background nuances of red cherry, ripe raspberry and spice. The caressing, delicious and highly energetic medium weight flavors that display a more subtle minerality on the balanced, moderately austere and dusty finale. This is really quite stylish, indeed even classy and a wine that should also age effortlessly. ♥ Sweet spot Outstandin

Vintage 2023
$845
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Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino MAGNUM 2017
Comes in Wooden Box

Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany

Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino MAGNUM 2017

It just invites you in! This is what wine is about! There’s a sensuality to Costanti's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino. It’s something about the way it draws you in and warms the soul. Its bouquet straddles both the light and dark sides of Sangiovese, rising up with alluring flowery perfumes, cedar dust and crushed cherry, yet then swaying toward rich brown spices and clove. The textures are velvety-smooth and elegant, ushering in a dense core of fleshy red berry fruits, which leave a coating of

Vintage 2017 Magnum 1.5L
$570
$550ea in any 3+
$530ea in any 6+
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Champagne Benoît Marguet Ambonnay 'Les Beurys' Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2018

Chardonnay from Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims

Champagne Benoît Marguet Ambonnay ‘Les Beurys’ Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2018

Intensely smoky and flinty, also almost blindingly fresh, this is a dangerously chalky Champagne. The bergamot aroma expands dramatically as it aerates in the glass. Extremely concentrated Amalfi lemon character on the super-focused palate, building and building at the driving chalky finish that doesn't want to let go of you.  July 2023SP 98 Points

Vintage 2018
$321
$306ea in any 3+
$291ea in any 6+
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