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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Terre Nere 'Prephylloxera' Etna Rosso D.O.C. The vineyard of Don Peppino 2022

Red Blend from Etna, Sicily

Terre Nere ‘Prephylloxera’ Etna Rosso D.O.C. The vineyard of Don Peppino 2022

To taste wine from 140 year old vines that has not been influenced by growing on a rootstock is becoming a rare thing at a global level. Darkly alluring and youthfully backward, the 2022 Etna Rosso Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino Calderara Sottana smolders up with a blend of sweet spices, dusty violets and ash, giving way to dried black cherries, sage and cloves. This is velvety yet finessed, with a polished wave of ripe red and blue fruit that flows across a juicy stream of acidity. Hint

Vintage 2022
$451
$431ea in any 3+
$411ea in any 6+
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Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie Mon Village 2018
Wines of Presence

Shiraz/Syrah from Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône

Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie Mon Village 2018

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

Vintage 2018
$185
$178ea in any 3+
$171ea in any 6+
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Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Intoxicating! 🌹

Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany

Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino 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
$260
$250ea in any 3+
$240ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2022

Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2022

This is also quite smoky in character with its nose of citrus confit, pear, apple and ocean breeze scents. The generously proportioned but quite punchy medium-bodied flavors possess a lovely texture while exuding evident minerality on the sappy, balanced, complex and solidly persistent finale. Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-93 Points

Vintage 2022
$192
$185ea in any 3+
$178ea in any 6+
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