Methoxypyrazines


Methoxypyrazines are flavour and aroma compounds present in both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc responsible for the herbaceous, vegetal, grassy, capsicum aroma.

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Methoxypyrazines are flavour and aroma compounds present in both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc responsible for the herbaceous, vegetal, grassy, capsicum aroma.  The concentration of these flavours and aromas is reduced through exposure of the fruit to heat and sun. The riper and more exposed the fruit is the lower the concentration of methoxypyrazines.

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Domaine SC Guillard Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 'Aux Corvées' 2019
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Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte-de-Nuits

Domaine SC Guillard Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ‘Aux Corvées’ 2019

Layers of concentrated fruit and a refined texture this is a superb effort full of personality! Very deep color. The is more new oak here to be seen of first impressions that elevate the overall complexity and class of the aromas, it is amply carried by the depth of fruit, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackberry and plum with a brooding background. The palate is suitably concentrated with ample extract and structure that has layers of fruit and texture. Very classy effort. The finish long and

Vintage 2019
$149
$144ea in any 3+
$139ea in any 6+
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Pinot Noir from Beaune, Côte du Beaune

Domaine des Croix Beaune 1er Cru ‘Les Pertuisots’ 2023

The 2023 Beaune 1er Cru Pertuisots is dense and impressively concentrated in a vintage where that's far from the norm, offering up aromas of cherries, cassis and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered palate structured around chalky tannins.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 91-93 PointsThe 2023 Beaune Pertuisots ler Cru shows a little reduction on the nose, but it is armed with pretty blueberry and raspberry fruit that blossoms in the glass. The palate is

Vintage 2023
$295
$280ea in any 3+
$265ea in any 6+

Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo

Vietti Barolo ‘Lazzarito’ 2019

With fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, the Vietti 2019 Barolo Lazzarito is a historic cornerstone wine of this mighty portfolio. It is also one of the Vietti Barolos that consistently delivers extreme quality and pleasure with each new release. Like the other wines presented here, winemaking is straightforward, with submerged cap fermentations lasting 30 to 35 days (although those times were reduced in 2019 because this vintage was not suited to long maceration times). Serralunga d'Alba always deliv

Vintage 2019
$529
$519ea in any 3+
$509ea in any 6+

Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy

Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru ‘Vaillons’ 2021

From a huge 3.5 ha holding that is composed by <75% Vaillons proper with the remainder from Roncières, Mélinots and Châtains.Here too there is a vague suggestion of the exotic on the slightly riper aromas of pear compote, ocean spray, iodine and wet stone. The rich, vibrant and palate coating flavors are also supported by bright acidity that carries over to the wonderfully long, youthfully austere and firm finale. This beauty should age effortlessly91-93 points,  Drink: 2029+

Vintage 2021
$137
$132ea in any 3+
$127ea in any 6+