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Chablis 101 - Four Premiers Crus
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2022 GROSSOT CHABLIS
PREMIER CRU 'VAUCOPINS'
$46.99 BTL./$281.94 - SIX PACK
PREMIER CRU 'VAUCOPINS'
$46.99 BTL./$281.94 - SIX PACK
Eve Grossot produces her Chablis wines with elegance but also with ample diamond-like cut and minerality. After taking over from her parents, it is safe to say that this estate is on a superb, upward trajectory. Vaucoupin is located just east of the village of Chablis and is a steep, south-facing slope with a tad more clay in the soil to go along with the chalk. This site has the charisma of all great Chablis: freshness, volume, structure, chalky minerality and sometimes a slight saltiness. Always a little discreet and temperate in its youth, it reaches its full potential after a few years but the astonishing youth surprises as much as it delights for years to come.
Grossot's Vaucopin, which possesses natural depth and backbone from the 50+ year-old vines is dense and generous but quite taut and nerveaux with excellent precision. Rocky, dusty aromas, chiming acids, quite elegant with a delicious core of fruit for early accessibility. I noted to Eve Grossot that this wine reminded me of her personality, a country down to earth person but with great sophistication and a real sense of humor. Very incisive, classy but with no shortage of voltage, persistence and soulful Chablis earth. Drink through 2032. A true Chablis lover’s Chablis!
Grossot's Vaucopin, which possesses natural depth and backbone from the 50+ year-old vines is dense and generous but quite taut and nerveaux with excellent precision. Rocky, dusty aromas, chiming acids, quite elegant with a delicious core of fruit for early accessibility. I noted to Eve Grossot that this wine reminded me of her personality, a country down to earth person but with great sophistication and a real sense of humor. Very incisive, classy but with no shortage of voltage, persistence and soulful Chablis earth. Drink through 2032. A true Chablis lover’s Chablis!
2022 GROSSOT CHABLIS
PREMIER CRU 'FOURNEAUX'
$46.99 BTL./$281.94 - SIX PACK
PREMIER CRU 'FOURNEAUX'
$46.99 BTL./$281.94 - SIX PACK
The words that best reflect the essence of this Premier Cru are generosity and mineral finesse. Fourneaux covers about 33 hectares on a Kimmeridgian subsoil and poor stony clay soil. Situated in Fleys, in a side valley secondary to that of the Serein, this Premier Cru sits south and east, and protected from northern winds. This unique Premier Cru's grapes ripen nicely but never sacrifice their Chablis soul.
The perfume and aromatics on this Premier Cru are mighty impressive. Aged in 30% of neutral 600-liter barrels to bring volume to the entry and not to impart any oaky aromas or flavors. Anjou pear, satsuma, breezy chalk and flinty mineral notes shine. Regal texture, almost crunchy but ample depth and personality in the middle then driving home nicely with brisk, mouthwatering finish. Drink through 2033.
The perfume and aromatics on this Premier Cru are mighty impressive. Aged in 30% of neutral 600-liter barrels to bring volume to the entry and not to impart any oaky aromas or flavors. Anjou pear, satsuma, breezy chalk and flinty mineral notes shine. Regal texture, almost crunchy but ample depth and personality in the middle then driving home nicely with brisk, mouthwatering finish. Drink through 2033.
2022 GROSSOT CHABLIS
PREMIER CRU 'FOURCHAUME'
$49.99 BTL./$299.94 - SIX PACK
PREMIER CRU 'FOURCHAUME'
$49.99 BTL./$299.94 - SIX PACK
Fourchaumes is the largest premier cru Chablis, located north of the Grand Crus. This southwest facing slope is protected from the north winds. No oak aging, this is one of the estate's very lux and plush Premier Cru wines. Don't be mistaken, in 2022 there is ample stiffness, linear qualities and ample buzzing acids.
From vines planted in 1988 and 1996, briny, fullish and hints of tropical fruit arrive early with the thumbprint of the famous calcareous Kimmeridgien soil adding notes of oyster shell and stimulating flintiness. More saline and a kiss of Asian pear and lemon peel chime in. As accessible as this wine is, there is an old saying around here - there is nothing more interesting than aged Chablis so hold some bottles for a few years and have some early on. Drink now through 2034.
From vines planted in 1988 and 1996, briny, fullish and hints of tropical fruit arrive early with the thumbprint of the famous calcareous Kimmeridgien soil adding notes of oyster shell and stimulating flintiness. More saline and a kiss of Asian pear and lemon peel chime in. As accessible as this wine is, there is an old saying around here - there is nothing more interesting than aged Chablis so hold some bottles for a few years and have some early on. Drink now through 2034.
2022 GROSSOT CHABLIS
PREMIER CRU 'MONT DE MILIEU'
$49.99 BTL./$299.94 - SIX PACK
PREMIER CRU 'MONT DE MILIEU'
$49.99 BTL./$299.94 - SIX PACK
I love all of Eve's Crus but I really am always obsessed with this one!
Mont de Milieu is Grossot’s most structured and stacked Premier Cru. Bordering the Grands Crus and quite steep, this vineyard is packed with Kimmeridgian soil and laden with seashell/fossils. This cuvee is fermented in 50% older 228- and 600-liter barrels and the other half in stainless steel tanks. Eve states that this top-notch Cru needs the neutral oak to calm its intensity and nervy acidity. This does not make the wine oaky but brings about volume with older barrels.
40-year-old vines. Slow building aromas that reveal power and sophistication. Captivating citrus, white fruits and almost post rainstorm scents. Crustacean shells add further complexity. Long and stretching out on the palate before snuggling in on the wiry, elevated, long finish. Lots of thrust and ferocity, this is superb quality almost reaching Grand Cru levels in this vintage. Drink through 2034.
Mont de Milieu is Grossot’s most structured and stacked Premier Cru. Bordering the Grands Crus and quite steep, this vineyard is packed with Kimmeridgian soil and laden with seashell/fossils. This cuvee is fermented in 50% older 228- and 600-liter barrels and the other half in stainless steel tanks. Eve states that this top-notch Cru needs the neutral oak to calm its intensity and nervy acidity. This does not make the wine oaky but brings about volume with older barrels.
40-year-old vines. Slow building aromas that reveal power and sophistication. Captivating citrus, white fruits and almost post rainstorm scents. Crustacean shells add further complexity. Long and stretching out on the palate before snuggling in on the wiry, elevated, long finish. Lots of thrust and ferocity, this is superb quality almost reaching Grand Cru levels in this vintage. Drink through 2034.
2022 L'ISOLA DEI PROFUMI
TERRE SICILIANE ROSSO
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE
TERRE SICILIANE ROSSO
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE
From Sicily and Italy, this fun honestly expressed wine is a blend of Nero D'Avola and Perricone, two native varietals.
Perfection only exists as an idea or dream, but for an every-evening 10-buck bangin' red, this comes damn close. Fleshy, full of fruit, tangy earth and sea-driven scents, this spicy, mouth-tingling red is perfect with the usual suspects, pizza, red sauce pasta or a burger.
Perfection only exists as an idea or dream, but for an every-evening 10-buck bangin' red, this comes damn close. Fleshy, full of fruit, tangy earth and sea-driven scents, this spicy, mouth-tingling red is perfect with the usual suspects, pizza, red sauce pasta or a burger.
2022 BEDROCK SONOMA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$36.99 BTL./$443.88 CASE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$36.99 BTL./$443.88 CASE
Bedrock makes some killer Cabernets and this for under forty-bucks is an unbelievable value that if labeled as Napa or Walla Walla, it would easily fetch 20-30 dollars more!
Precise and on form, broad plum, red cherry, cinnamon and soft peppermint aromas shine. Decadent with chewy but balanced fruit that expands and flows very nicely into the very Sonoma high-toned finish that offers up milk chocolate, bing cherry and red earth. Beneath the depth, this wine has excellent grip and length which means that it also has lovely aging potential but do not feel as though you are committing a crime if you uncork a bottle. Enjoy this magical Cab lover's Cab with a grilled ribeye or other classic Cabernet fare over the next 12-15 years.
Precise and on form, broad plum, red cherry, cinnamon and soft peppermint aromas shine. Decadent with chewy but balanced fruit that expands and flows very nicely into the very Sonoma high-toned finish that offers up milk chocolate, bing cherry and red earth. Beneath the depth, this wine has excellent grip and length which means that it also has lovely aging potential but do not feel as though you are committing a crime if you uncork a bottle. Enjoy this magical Cab lover's Cab with a grilled ribeye or other classic Cabernet fare over the next 12-15 years.
2019 COURBISSAC MINERVOIS
'TRAVERSES'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
'TRAVERSES'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
Languedoc’s Minervois region utilizes many of the same grapes as in the Rhone Valley, but undiscovered terroirs are to the forefront. We now know that these wines are quite different due to this area of Languedoc having different soils, elevation and vastly different temperatures and surroundings.
Made from almost equal portions of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Offering up scents of strawberry, black licorice, some plum and smoked meat/barnyard/black olive with depth but cooler, elevated freshness so never to be cloying or boozy. Penetrating and elaborate in the mouth with layers of flavor and refinement, excellent body in the middle and back with an uncommonly long, dark finish that is decidedly marked with cracked black pepper notations. Enjoy this superb French wine over the next few years, especially with hearty stews, pork chops and dishes based around white beans.
Made from almost equal portions of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Offering up scents of strawberry, black licorice, some plum and smoked meat/barnyard/black olive with depth but cooler, elevated freshness so never to be cloying or boozy. Penetrating and elaborate in the mouth with layers of flavor and refinement, excellent body in the middle and back with an uncommonly long, dark finish that is decidedly marked with cracked black pepper notations. Enjoy this superb French wine over the next few years, especially with hearty stews, pork chops and dishes based around white beans.
