Clos

A French term also used in other countries, referring to a vineyard completely surrounded by a wall, typically made of stone.

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A French term also used in other countries, referring to a vineyard completely surrounded by a wall, typically made of stone. Clos Vougeot is the largest of these in Burgundy. Clos d’Ambonnay owned by Krug, Clos Saint Hilaire by Billiecart in Champagne, and, Clos Sainte Hune owned by Trimbach in Alsace are just a few examples.

A Clos can be incredibly small, I’ve seen several in Burgundy that are literally the backyard of a house!

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Domaine de Montille Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Aux Malconsorts-Christiane' 2022
 The expressive nose is aromatically similar to the regular cuvée if perhaps even a bit more floral. The sleek, powerful and concentrated larger-scaled flavors possess a sophisticated mouthfeel while exhibiting outstanding persistence on the overtly austere, compact and altogether serious finish. This is a ‘wow’ wine. (from a .48 ha parcel; 90% whole clusters). Drink 2034+ ♥ OutstandingAllen Meadows, Burghound 93-96 Points
$1,960
$1940ea in any 3+
$1920ea in any 6+
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Berlucchi Franciacorta ’61 Satèn

Chardonnay | Lombardy, Italy

GRAPES: Chardonnay (100%) from the best vineyards in the 19 municipal areas of Franciacorta. HARVEST PERIOD: second half of August/mid-August. YIELD: 9,000 kg of grapes per hectare with 55% must yield, equivalent to 6,600 bottles per hectare. VINIFICATION: gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats. MATURATION: assemblage […]
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Domaine Bernard Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2020
The reds of Chassagne a little secret that's slowly making its way out of the bag. I had one of Alex's red the 1978 monopole Morgeot 'La Cardeuse' in September 2020. In a word stunning. Ask Alex and he'll tell you the soil profile is very similar to Chambolle in that neck of the woods.A ripe, fresh and relatively deeply pitched nose reveals notes of pepper and earth inflected dark berries and plum. The nicely rich and vibrant medium-bodied flavors possess a supple and round mid-palate while
$165
$160ea in any 3+
$155ea in any 6+
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Joh Jos Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2023

Joh Jos Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2023

Riesling | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

Poised, refined, rich with wonderful tension. “The 2023 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett opens with some reduction, but the yeastiness blends with lemon. The palate is sleek and contoured, vividly fine, with cool, salty slate. Its blue, cool aspect shines with yellow lemon, creating a gorgeous complementary accord that accentuates absolute elegance.” Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous 94 PointsJean Fisch and David Rayer, Mosel Fine Wines Points
$150
$145ea in any 3+
$140ea in any 6+
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