Feinherb

While there is no strict definition, nor is it legally defined within German wine law, many growers use Feinherb to indicate quality wines that are off-dry. Today it is commonly used in place of the less popular designation ‘halbtrocken’.

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Feinherb is a traditional German term that indicates quality. It has been permitted on German wine labels since 2000 but is actually part of an older set of terms used to describe the sweetness and quality of German Rieslings. While there is no strict definition, nor is it legally defined within German wine law, many growers use it for quality wines that are off-dry. Feinherb is often used in place of the less popular traditional designation ‘halbtrocken’, as well as for wines that are slightly sweeter than regulations dictate for halbtrocken wines.

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Domaine Alex Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2022

Pinot Noir from Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte du Beaune

Domaine Alex Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2022

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. Here too there is a peppery character lurking in the background of the rich and generous if not especially dense flavors that conclude in a balanced, mildly rustic and lingering finale that is fir

Vintage 2022
$165
$158ea in any 3+
$151ea in any 6+
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Bindi Block Darshan Pinot Noir 2024

Pinot Noir from Macedon, Victoria

Bindi Block Darshan Pinot Noir 2024

The 2024 Darshan comes from similarly tiny cropping levels in a warmer season. The nose is lifted by sweet red fruits with some darker fruits working with the undergrowth It is very complex. The palate is fresh and creamy, energetic, chewy, vigorous, seamless and flowing. It will continue to build complexity and suppleness over six plus years and live well beyond. Michael D

Vintage 2024
$190
$183ea in any 3+
$176ea in any 6+
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Domaine Patrick Javillier Meursault 'Clos du Cromin' 2018

Chardonnay from Meursault, Côte du Beaune

Domaine Patrick Javillier Meursault ‘Clos du Cromin’ 2018

Stepping up from the Bourgogne level wines in a big way. Building tension length and depth. Again excellent composure, tighter now as it should be. Give this 12 months and you’ll be in a very happy place. Entrancing nice white flowers on grapefruit. A little more energy. Excellent texture, chalky phenolic acid complex that works brilliantly. An edge of grapefruit esque bitterness. A wonderful fine example. The mid-palate depth is the thing that demonstrates the step up in quality here.

Vintage 2018
$215
$208ea in any 3+
$201ea in any 6+
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Domaine Louis Boillot Volnay 'les Grands Poisots' 2019

Pinot Noir from Volnay, Côte du Beaune

Domaine Louis Boillot Volnay ‘les Grands Poisots’ 2019

“Rich dense purple, the nose is a little more reticent than the Pommard, with darker fruit, ripe but balanced, and just a touch of liquorice. While quite backward at the moment, this should emerge very well.” Jasper Morris, 90-92 Points

Vintage 2019
$201
$194ea in any 3+
$187ea in any 6+
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