{"title":"Wine over $100","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nv-pierre-gerbais-champs-viole-lieu-dit-blanc-de-blanc-extra-brut-champagne","title":"NV Pierre Gerbais 'Champs Viole' Lieu Dit Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 12\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eA bright and driven Blanc de Blanc. Notes of crunchy green apple, ripe citrus peel and a strong mineral line, finished off with a lick of cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay from a south-facing, mid-slope site beside the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Mores, one of the earliest vineyard sites established by the Cistercian monks for its ideal exposure and shallow Kimmeridgian soils. The wine is a blend of base vintage and solera reserve wines dating back to 2011. Certified sustainable since 1996 (Ampelos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eGrapes are hand-sorted and gently pressed using a Coquard press, primary and maloactic fermentations take place in tank without added SO2, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle with cultured organic yeasts. Aged for 36 months on lees, the wine is disgorged six months before release with an Extra Brut dosage of 3 g\/L.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pierre Gerbais","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43068952183033,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_95158212-be13-4042-ad1a-6e960bd3392d.png?v=1789978051"},{"product_id":"nv-pierre-gerbais-grains-de-celles-extra-brut","title":"R-20 Pierre Gerbais 'Grains de Celles' Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée from Champagne Pierre Gerbais is from the 2020 vintage, grown in the village of Celles-sur-Ource in the Côte des Bar. It’s a blend of pinot noir (50%), chardonnay (25%), and pinot blanc (25%), sourced proportionally from the domaine’s holdings on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified sustainable since 1996 (Ampelos), the fruit is hand-sorted and gently pressed with a traditional Coquard press. Vinified without added SO2, and primary and malolactic fermentations take place in tank. Secondary fermentation uses cultured organic yeasts, with the wine spending 30 months on lees before disgorgement. Dosage is Extra Brut at 3 g\/L.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre Gerbais","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635496059129,"sku":"","price":132.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_64f1dbf2-e8a7-417b-8e31-21738191878f.png?v=1789977077"},{"product_id":"2022-grosset-gaia-cabernet-blend","title":"2022 Grosset 'Gaia' Cabernet Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrosset Gaia from the cooler 2022 vintage shows impressive generosity and balance – the hallmarks of this wine for more than three decades. It has positive aromatics, gentle at first, then assertive; there are all the vibrant briary, brambly notes that you would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a brooding quality about the wine that demands close inspection. It is satiny smooth, tight and fine, but displaying its bright blackcurrant, dark liqueur cherry, blackberry, bramble flavours that are deep, satisfying and long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45484324356345,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/PrimaryBottleImage_704f124d-9098-44dd-a3c6-d4c5abbd960b.png?v=1793259658"},{"product_id":"2024-william-downie-bull-swamp-pinot-noir","title":"2024 William Downie 'Bull Swamp' Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1981 on ancient red volcanic soils at an elevation of 150 meters, this dry-grown vineyard consists of four distinct Pinot Noir parcels. Two north-facing blocks feature the MV6 clone, alongside a sheltered south-facing plot of the same variety, as well as another block planted with Abel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine's bouquet is filled with the aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blueberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant, complemented by poached autumnal fruits like quince, medlar, and pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with nuances of rose hip, mace, and black pepper, offering a plush mouthfeel. Fine tannins and a distinct terracotta-like minerality evoke the essence of baked red earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink 2027 - 2040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Downie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46182994739449,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_b374479d-97c0-4baa-a2e5-ed1a2fef02fa.png?v=1785403702"},{"product_id":"2016-gravner-ribolla","title":"2016 Gravner Ribolla","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eNestled in the Hum region, where autumn's gentle breath caresses ancient vineyards, this extraordinary wine tells a story over a thousand years in the making. Harvested on the crisp morning of October 28th, these Ribolla grapes carry the magic of noble rot—a delicate blessing from a mild season that concentrates their most profound flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eCrafted using a winemaking method that defies modern convention, Josko Gravner embraces an ancestral Georgian technique. Fermenting in underground amphorae, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethey underwent a long maceration with wild yeasts and no temperature control\u003c\/span\u003e. This is winemaking at its most elemental—a conversation between earth, grape, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eAfter meticulous drawing off and pressing, the wine returns to its clay amphora sanctuary for a minimum of five months, before embarking on a six-year journey in large oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined, each bottle is a pure, uninterrupted expression of terroir—a liquid testament to a thousand-year-old viticultural tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eMore than a wine, this is a liquid artifact—uncompromising, wild, and deeply rooted in the landscape of its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gravner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46367907447033,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Gravner_New_Image_format_shadow.png?v=1782533480"},{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-bullswamp-chardonnay","title":"2024 Patrick Sullivan 'Bull Swamp' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayers of white blossom with apple, tropical feijoa and hazelnuts and cream grace the nose, while pristine citrus and orchard fruits balance a weighty yet vibrant texture on the palate. A long, saline mineral finish adds refined complexity and a distinctive sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370710847737,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_f7a19ee1-0e29-4139-9855-1c6ff1640c4d.png?v=1785475229"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-de-saint-pierre-saint-pierre-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Domaine de Saint Pierre 'Saint-Pierre' Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA light, structured and earthy Pinot Noir from the Jura - spicy, floral aromas, bright red cherry, blueberry, and brown spice, chalky minerality. Notes of forest floor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack cherry and dried herbs with leathery nuances. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Pinot Noir, t\u003cspan\u003eraditionally vinified in old, very large oak barrels. Grown on limestone soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Domaine de Saint Pierre\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jura region is one of France's smallest wine regions comprising just 2,500 hectares. Despite its size however, it has grown a steadfast reputation for the sheer quality of its wines. Fabrice Dodane, owner of Domaine de Saint Pierre is part of a small group of discerning producers, which includes Jean-Francois Ganevat, who push the boundaries, making stunning, profound and complex wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\" title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Saint Pierre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46383827157241,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_fcc30962-c8c9-4f06-a3dc-9f0afae967b5.png?v=1786346430"},{"product_id":"2022-occhipinti-fl-fossa-di-lupo","title":"2022 Occhipinti 'FL' Fossa di Lupo","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Another historical contrada and backbone of my work since 2004. The soils are sandy with shades that go from red to chestnut brown and with a substantial presence of limestone rocks on the surface. After the first 40 cm of sand, we arrive at a layer of solid, hard limestone. The vines were planted in albarello: the typical training system with planting distances traditional of the Vittoria area. This contrada faces the Hyblaean Mountains at northeast; from here the wines typically originate as fruity but also austere, presenting great acidity.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ewords from Arianna Occhipinti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Occhipinti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46387903758585,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_e8aadc93-4e84-42fe-9561-c9dc981d41c3.png?v=1785919778"},{"product_id":"2023-occhipinti-sm-margherita","title":"2023 Occhipinti 'SM' Margherita Bianco","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Some years ago, my passion always growing for white wines and my desire to produce white wine to recount the limestone and the sense of the rock of the Iblei Mounts, I started to search for a place where to plant a new vineyard. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 2016 after some research, I found Santa Margherita, a contrada I fell in love with, at the base at the foot of Chiaramonte Gulfi, an ancient village on the Iblei Mounts. The vineyard, sited at 490 meters on the level of the sea, surrounded by pine forest, oaks and secular olive trees, is divided in 4 parcels on sandy calcareous marl of whitish colour, with sand and yellowish white calcarenites. They are sediments that comes from sea since Pleistocene period. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe parcels Costa Sud and Costa Nord, with a training system method called alberello, they have rich soil about gypsum and fossils and give complexity and salinity. The parcels Terrazza and Trefile, with a training system, alberello growing on trellis, are rich about limestone and give more pulp and acidity. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe variety? The Grillo. White grape variety, with great personality, very diffused in west Sicily and since last ten years in East Sicily too with historic name of Riddu. Probably it is a cross of Zibibbo and Catarratto. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt has a good aromatic intensity, that remind you of typical citrus notes accompanied by spicy vegetal notes and white flowers. It has a good balance between the alcoholic sensation and the acidity, and it is particularly savory. In this way, I would like that this variety be considered an intermediary, a tool available to the terroir and not the aim. The wine, after a short maceration of 48 hours, ferments spontaneously in concrete and oval Austrian oak barrel, in which it has aged for 12 months.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- words from Arianna Occhipinti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Occhipinti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eArianna Occhipinti has been championing traditional Sicilian grape varietals since she was sixteen, when she fell in love with her uncle cellar and his traditional winemaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eFast forward a few years and at 22 she underwent her first vintage. Since her first vintage in 2004 Arianna Occhipinti has gone on to produce beautiful wines that speak truly of Sicily and has in turn become wine of the most sought after winemakers in Sicily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Occhipinti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46387940917497,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_1fc93f9a-4797-4285-be69-b646c1bd40d8.png?v=1785919616"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-des-ardoisieres-amethyste-rouge","title":"2022 Domaine des Ardoisieres Amethyste Rouge","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed Alpine Mondeuse with pepper, violets and fine tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAméthyste is pure Mondeuse from vineyards formerly belonging to the Louis Magnin estate, now cared for by Domaine des Ardoisières. Supple and concentrated, it carries the dark perfume and peppery character of a fine Northern Rhône Syrah while remaining unmistakably Alpine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolet, cracked pepper, blackcurrant and blackberry rise from the glass, followed by a full yet beautifully balanced palate. Fine, present tannins provide structure without heaviness, while a subtle herbal, stem-derived note brings freshness and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe biodynamically farmed fruit was fermented as whole bunches with indigenous yeasts and gently extracted before spending 18 months in seasoned oak between two and ten years old. Bottled with low sulphur, this is a poised and deeply expressive Mondeuse with intensity, perfume and wonderful drinkability. Serve lightly chilled at around 14°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine des Ardoisières farms some of Savoie’s most dramatic vineyards, including steep terraced slopes reaching gradients of 60%. Low yields and meticulous biodynamic viticulture create wines of remarkable concentration, mineral energy and Alpine character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppery, floral and beautifully concentrated, with dark fruit, fine tannins and a subtle whole-bunch freshness running through the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with charcuterie, roast chicken, pork or a charcoal-grilled rib-eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine des Ardoisieres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408331952377,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_af535c02-e1fe-435f-8295-e8233bc6dfda.png?v=1787910628"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-ardoisieres-schiste-blanc","title":"2023 Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste Blanc","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bouquet emerges with apricot, pears and orange blossom followed by slight toasted nuts and underlining herbal notes. The palate is lively but balanced, with the dense fruit shining through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealongside fresh citrus acidity finished with a lip-smacking salinity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can drink it now with a 30-minute decant before serving or cellar it up until 2030+. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaclette cheese, roast poultry, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich oysters, crayfish, scallops and white fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Domaine was born from the replanting, in 1998, of the Cevins hillside: six hectares of mica-schists along terraces between Albertville and Moutiers, undertaken by Michel Grisard. In 2003, to assist Grisard, Brice Omont, agricultural engineer from Champagne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvested in the project and now (since 2008) finds himself at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehead of an Estate which now comprises 16 hectares. Biodynamic viticulture is championed here, the slope can reach a 70% incline, and the yields are very low. From a great terroir with south-facing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterraced vineyard on a vertiginous 60 ̊ slope where the soil is derived \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom metamorphic mica-schists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYields are just 25hl, and the wine is aged for 18 months in three \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto five year old barrels. Light filtration before bottling, with low \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esulphur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Domaine des Ardoisieres\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 15 years Brice Omont has led Domaine des Ardoisières, building upon its historic foundations to be the pure expression of Savoie it is today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is no easy feat to grow and vinify consistently high quality wines in a region that shrunk signi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecantly over the decades. By taking a prominent stand a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer phylloxera and industrialisation hit hard on the region, Domaine des Ardoisières worked hard to keep their vineyards in tact and today with Brice Omont at the helm, he works to return the Savoie region to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eourishing address it once was. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% of the quality of the wine is obtained by rigorous work in the vines. Working across the Cevins and St Pierre de Soucy hillsides, the vines are treated unique to their position on the slopes working with the contour lines of the terroir. On the Cevins terrain, the vines of Persian, Mondeuse noire, Altesse, Roussanne, Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère all enjoy the metamorphic rock and silty-sandy soils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee incline being up to 60% is severe and therefore carefully cultivated by hand to produce such elegant top cuvees such as Amethyste, Quarts and Schiste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee Altesse varietal shines brightly in the Schiste cuvee, alongside the voluptuous and structured Amethyste red blend. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the hills of St Pierre de Soucy, the vines of Gamay, Mondeuse Noire, Persan, Jacquère, Chardonnay and Mondeuse Blanche drive deep into a more schistose marl with hard black schist soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee Argile cuvees come alive on this hillside with the white presenting an abundance of alpine tension and refreshment! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: \u003cspan\u003eCoteau de Cevins, Savoie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: \u003cspan\u003e40% Jacquère, 30% Roussette, 20% Pinot Gris, 10% Mondeuse Blanche \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature: 12oC \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine des Ardoisieres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408350630137,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_99458aa6-973c-4482-bdda-b1144a06d9fe.jpg?v=1781599402"},{"product_id":"2022-prophets-rock-cuvee-aux-antipodes-chardonnay","title":"2022 Prophet's Rock Cuvée Aux Antipodes Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-efd4ba5d43eb6d53553ec5777f6d7014\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4e3ddc531c430876a2cf5904fa001c3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e New Zealand White Wine of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4e3ddc531c430876a2cf5904fa001c3\"\u003eThe vineyard is on a flat terrace at the bottom of the slopes on the western bank of the valley. A mixed of Schist from the mountains behind and river stone\/fine gravel from the alluvial wash on the valley floor. 225 meters elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4e3ddc531c430876a2cf5904fa001c3\"\u003eHand-picked, whole bunch pressed. Combined pressing and free run pre ferment. Settled, racked off heavy lees before going into barrel. Primary ferment finished by Spring. Wine spent 17 months in barrel. No battonage. Racked off fine lees after summer (10 months), then a second winter in barrel (7 months), total 17 months elevage. Racked into tank for one month before bottling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4e3ddc531c430876a2cf5904fa001c3\"\u003eThree new barrels (13% of total blend) out of the 23 barrels used was Remond (Troncais forest) in Ladoix Serrangy, Medium toast. Same barrel as Francois would use for the\u003cbr\u003eMusigny Blanc at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4e3ddc531c430876a2cf5904fa001c3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecant before enjoying\u003c\/strong\u003e in its youth for full expression, and cellar with confidence for 10+ years from vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bright gold. Deep mineral, citrus and spicy oak aromas; very layered yet compact with saline intensity accompanying a more oxidative rather than fruity expression. In the mouth, this is very powerful with caramelised richness underpinning the weighty, palate-staining fruit. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccessible already, this is showing some more developed lees savouriness yet also a youthfully crystalline acidity which holds the full body in check. Spicy, long butterscotch and oak notes trimming the very long finish. It will likely \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eremain in a taut, restrained state for a couple of years before relaxing\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 pts \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003eThe Real Review \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e New Zealand White Wine of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e“Hibiscus, violet, orange blossom, flint, and lead pencil aromas. Perfumed. Medium-bodied with extremely creamy and fine tannins with a beautiful finish. Refined and classy. 4 tons made. Drinkable but better in two or three years.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e96 pts – James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Prophet's Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProphet’s Rock, nestled in the heart of Central Otago, has earned its place as one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the late 1990s, Prophet’s Rock was established with a vision to harness the unique terroir of Central Otago. The name Prophet’s Rock pays homage to a 19th-century gold prospector, capturing the spirit of exploration and discovery. Our vineyards were strategically planted on ancient glacial terraces in Bendigo in 1999 and 2000, chosen for their unique soils and ideal climate for cultivating cool-climate varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, Paul Pujol joined Prophet’s Rock. His passion for cool-climate viticulture, nurtured through extensive work in France and the United States, has been instrumental in shaping our winemaking philosophy. Paul’s commitment to minimal intervention and terroir-driven winemaking reflects a profound respect for the natural characteristics of our vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Central Otago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca title=\"Buy Chardonnay Online - Delivery Australia Wide\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore our \u003ca title=\"Buy New Zealand Wine Online - Delivery Australia Wide\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/new-zealand\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Prophet's Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46483728957689,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_5619cbab-3f2e-4edc-b076-30efac124d36.png?v=1747295226"},{"product_id":"2023-jean-foillard-corcelette-morgon","title":"2023 Jean Foillard 'Corcelette' Morgon","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean Foillard's Morgon is as pure and captivating as Beaujolais gets. One of the iconic wines of contemporary France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFoillard’s rendition captures the wild cherry, mineral, and floral-tinged quality of the vineyard in an unparalleled way. He weaves silk into the texture and leaves a wine with haunting persistence and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Corcelette stands apart for its floral raciness—courtesy of its sandstone soil—contrasting beautifully with Côte du Py’s meaty depth and richness. Microscopic in production, Cuvée 3.14 elevates Gamay to its pinnacle; it is simply the ultimate in depth, elegance and nuance. Through ancient vines in one of the region’s greatest terroirs—and the winemaking of arguably its greatest producer—Cuvée 3.14 encapsulates all that Beaujolais can be.\"  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Profile by Manny Berk, The Rare Wine Company, San Francisco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Burgundy and Beaujolais Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/burgundy-beaujolais-varietals\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46535684620537,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_4b97fc0a-83fd-40aa-bdf7-e86c25920976.png?v=1786678959"},{"product_id":"2021-idda-etna-rosso","title":"2021 Gaja IDDA Etna Rosso","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolcanic elegance from the slopes of Mount Etna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIDDA Etna Rosso is a collaboration between two of Italy’s great wine families, Gaja and Graci, founded in 2016 to explore the remarkable volcanic landscape of Mount Etna. 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Expressive and composed, it captures the distinctive energy of Etna with the polish and precision expected from Gaja and Graci.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant, savoury and beautifully refined, with dark berries, volcanic minerality and elegant tannins bringing freshness and definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46540918653177,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_0f5483e1-ba7e-46cf-8cb5-664664e010ba.png?v=1791270150"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-derain-en-remilly-saint-aubin-1er-cru","title":"2022 Julien Altaber 'En Remilly' Saint-Aubin 1er Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delicious premier cru Chardonnay is made from vines in the En Remilly lieu dit which lies on the rocky, sunny slopes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eChassagne-\u003c\/span\u003eMontrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eThe En Remilly climat lies at the southern end of the village of Saint-Aubin and crosses the boundary into Chassagne-Montrachet where it is also a premier cru vineyard with the same exposure and the same rocky limestone soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eThis makes these premier cru wines some of the best value in Burgundy because they share the same terroir as the very famous Chassagne-Montrachet vines which are regarded as some of the best white wines in Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yield is relatively low at 38 hectolitres per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is both powerful and elegant as well as having great aromatic purity making it perfect for aging – however it is also drinking nicely now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julien Altaber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46540950241529,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_93dccf2e-3668-4fc8-b9e3-f423303370a9.png?v=1786691657"},{"product_id":"2024-by-farr-viognier","title":"2024 By Farr Viognier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely perfumed, yet subtle expression of viognier. 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The high natural acidity provides backbone and vibrancy, while supple, well-integrated tannins offer structure without overwhelming the fruit core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe flavour profile mirrors the aromatic complexity - from the initial burst of red and black berries to the savoury notes of meat, leather, and tobacco, finishing with mineral undertones and remarkable length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis organic wine represents Barbera at its most elegant and complex, showcasing how this variety can achieve both rustic authenticity and sophisticated refinement when crafted with care and allowed to mature properly.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\" title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Stoppa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46721733984505,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_ca980390-e9b5-432f-a279-53d90e657e6c.png?v=1790752676"},{"product_id":"2023-claire-naudin-hautes-cotes-de-nuits-myosotis-arvensis-bourgogne-rouge","title":"2023 Claire Naudin Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 'Myosotis Arvensis' Bourgogne Rouge","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and then slowly and gently pressed. 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It sits around 100 metres above sea level and on a slight slope to the east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe grapes are carefully harvested by hand and delicately vatted. They ferment naturally in whole clusters with no destemming and without any addition of sulphur. The wine is aged on lees for 16 months in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additions apart from sulphur, no fining or filtration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan friendly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 12-14 c and decant if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Myosotis Arvensis\" - a discreet and delicate flower....like this wine - Claire Naudin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Claire Naudin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClaire Naudin took over her family's Domaine Naudin-Ferrand in 1994 and converted the 22-hectare estate to organic and biodynamic farming, establishing herself as one of Burgundy's most progressive natural winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eHer approach focuses on sustainable viticulture with natural yeasts, gravity-fed cellar operations to avoid damaging grapes, and no filtration or fining  while her wines are bottled unfiltered with minimal to no added sulfur to reveal pure expressions of their appellations. Her wines are an authentic, terroir-driven taste of Burgundy without the heavy-handed interventions of conventional winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Pinot Noir Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003eExplore our Pinot Noir collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\"\u003eExplore our Natural Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Claire Naudin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910871666937,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_web_optimized.jpg?v=1759561511"},{"product_id":"2024-cobaw-ridge-chardonnay","title":"2024 Cobaw Ridge Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage marked a return to near 'normal' conditions at Cobaw Ridge- a warmer, drier growing season blessed with much-needed sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe result is a Chardonnay with that extra plushness and vibrancy, standing out as one of the most beautiful and expressive wines to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrafted entirely from 100% estate-grown certified organic and biodynamic grapes, this Chardonnay was whole bunch pressed and fermented on near full solids. A slight addition of SO2 to the juice preceded an extended barrel fermentation, followed by full malolactic conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA wine that captures the enhanced generosity of the vintage while maintaining the elegance and finesse that defines Cobaw Ridge Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Cobaw Ridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCobaw Ridge winery was established in 1985 by Alan and Nelly Cooper. Vines were planted on granitic, sandy soil in the cool climate Macedon Ranges, on the cusp of the Great Dividing Range at some 610m. Their positioning, in a natural amphitheatre, provides the perfect place to produce terroir-driven wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e100% estate grown, they are now fully certified organic and biodynamic, something they are very proud of, and deservedly so.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cobaw Ridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46941648683257,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_8d2347f5-4b37-4daa-a32d-81f68e8e930e.png?v=1785827710"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-moreau-naudet-chablis-1er-cru-beauregard","title":"2023 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard MAGNUM 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most south-westerly of all the Chablis Premiers Crus, Les Beauregards is one of the coolest due to its altitude and place at the end of Chablis’ Left Bank. It’s also one of the steepest (meaning the clay soils are shallow, and the limestone marl is never far from the surface) and one of the highest, rising to 300 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this parcel has been in the family’s hands for decades, it was replanted in 2001 with mass-selection cuttings from Stéphane Moreau’s most treasured vines. Now that the new vines have reached 20+ years’ age, Virginie Moreau believes they deliver sufficient intensity to join the Moreau-Naudet lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh on the hill, Moreau farms almost one hectare of vines that catch only the sun's coolest rays. This means Les Beauregards is one of the last vineyards to be harvested. All these factors develop a wine of excellent tension, with pithy citrus notes that course through the palate. Les Beauregards is noted for its floral side, though we also sensed a more savoury and spicy edge to the fruit. Raised in stainless steel only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Moreau-Naudet\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIn the pantheon of white Burgundy's greatest talents, the late Stéphane Moreau stood apart—a visionary who transformed his family domaine by rejecting industrial convenience and returning to pre-modern viticulture. Moreau crafted Chablis of such texture, depth and sheer hedonistic pleasure that his wines felt revolutionary. A devotee of legends like Vincent Dauvissat, Didier Dagueneau and Nadi Foucault of Clos Rougeard, Stéphane embodied the free-spirited generosity that defines Burgundy's greatest growers. His sudden passing on the eve of the 2016 harvest left Chablis bereft of one of its brightest stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eYet the story continues with remarkable grace. Under Stéphane's widow Virginie Moreau, the domaine has not merely survived—it has soared. La Revue du Vin de France recently elevated Moreau-Naudet to two stars, placing it behind only Raveneau and Dauvissat in Chablis' hierarchy. This ascension is testament to both Stéphane's enduring legacy and Virginie's extraordinary stewardship, achieved despite three frost-ravaged harvests in her first four vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhere generic Chablis offers crunchy citric bite, Moreau-Naudet delivers intense mineral freshness interwoven with pulpy, generous fruit—wines of profound personality that speak to meticulous farming, extended lees aging, and an uncompromising pursuit of place. As The Wine Advocate notes, these are \"some of the most characterful wines to be found in Chablis.\"\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/magnums\" title=\"Buy Wine Magnums Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Moreau-Naudet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008720355577,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_153471c8-fe53-4690-bbaf-b5a2d4fb422b.png?v=1786256456"},{"product_id":"2023-emmerich-knoll-riesling-kellerberg-smaragd","title":"2023 Emmerich Knoll Riesling ‘Kellerberg’ Smaragd","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mighty, iconic terraced Kellerberg vineyard produces deep, profound and though provoking Riesling. The centuries old, terraced walls retain and reflect heat resulting in grapes that are intense and full of flavour. The site reigns supreme and wines made from grapes grown on Kellerberg speak volumes of the terraces on which they are grown and varietal character is often taken over by the extremely strong stamp of the site itself! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Knoll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Extremely pronounced Mediterranean-herb aromas pour from the glass. Then comes the radical minerality of this austere masterpiece that has Amalfi lemons and a few wild-berry notes but none of the usual stone-fruit charm. Either this will blow your mind with its stony intensity or you’ll want something else. In spite of all this, there’s a lovely little burst of juiciness in the long, very focused finish. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSep 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout \u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eEmmerich Knoll\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeingut Emmerich Knoll is a name that resonates far beyond the Wachau, standing tall as one of Austria’s most revered and recognisable producers. With their iconic Saint Urban labels and cult-status wines, the Knoll family—led today by brothers Emmerich III and August—has built a legacy of brilliance from their base in Unterloiben.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir wines are defined by concentration and precision, with a quiet inner power that reflects the steep, gneiss-rich vineyards of Kellerberg, Loibenberg and Schütt. A legendary 1990 Vinothekfüllung Grüner Veltliner famously beat out top Burgundies in a 2002 blind tasting, sealing Knoll’s place on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong hang time, careful selection, and fermentation in old oak yield Grüner and Riesling of pedigree and poise. These are wines that reward patience—and continue to define what’s possible from the Wachau.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Wachau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Austria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/riesling\" title=\"Buy Riesling Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Riesling collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmerich Knoll","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027369017593,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/ProductImage_0d360f80-d5d1-4115-b098-45577cfbb770.jpg?v=1763363584"},{"product_id":"2024-by-farr-g-c-chardonnay","title":"2024 By Farr G.C Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA masterclass in calmness, texture and understated power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG.C. Chardonnay is the result of more than eight years spent understanding and refining the expression of these Moorabool Valley vineyards. Through patient observation and fine-tuning, Nick Farr has shaped a Chardonnay that captures the depth, mineral character and understated finesse at the heart of By Farr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has a remarkable sense of smoothness and composure, stretching effortlessly from beginning to end. Layers of textured fruit are woven through fine mineral detail, creating a wine of depth and presence without heaviness. Powerful yet calm, this is a beautifully resolved Chardonnay with exceptional balance and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, composed and deeply textural, with quiet power and mineral detail carrying through an exceptionally long palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"By Farr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046013714681,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_acc7813c-b334-4d6f-bb11-f5063db92fdd.png?v=1785757920"},{"product_id":"2023-samuel-billaud-sechet-1er-cru-chablis","title":"2023 Domaine Samuel Billaud 'Séchet' 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes Chablis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 1er Cru “Séchet” is matured entirely in stainless steel tanks adding to its strong acidity and tension. The green fruits and stone fruits are very fine and showing a great depth. In addition, the minerality, iodine and salivating mouth fill are delightful. It is an impressive Séchet indeed\u003c\/em\u003e.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Clos Cachet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Samuel Billaud established his own state-of-the-art winery in the center of Chablis in 2009, and he has emerged as one of the village’s top four or five producers, crafting wines characterized by textural seamlessness and precision. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorking with four hectares of organically farmed estate vineyards, supplemented by purchased grapes (for which Billaud decides the harvest date, and his team usually picks the fruit), harvesting of ripe yet vibrant fruit is the rule here. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is followed by fermentation at 16 to 20 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tank and\/or used wood (mostly 500-liter barrels from Tonnellerie Chassin), then maturation for 13 months on the lees for Petit Chablis and Chablis Village and 15 to 18 months for the premier cru and grand cru bottlings. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis wines are bright, nervy expressions of Chablis with plenty of concentration and length. Producing classy wines of crystalline purity, this address already belongs on any list of Chablis’s best.\" - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Samuel Billaud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046132203769,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_9e3bb0f2-171c-4d39-ab5b-66e09a02f11b.png?v=1786257421"},{"product_id":"2023-gabrio-giotto-bini-serragghia-bianco","title":"2023 Gabrio \u0026 Giotto Bini Serragghia Bianco","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eZibibbo is an aromatic varietal that grows beautifully on the wild island of Pantelleria, roughly a hundred kilometres south west of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom sixty year old bush vines of Zibibbo planted on one of the highest parts of the island. The wine spent seven months on skins in terracotta amphorae buried in the vineyard, before being bottled with no additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt draws you in with lifted aromas of citrus and sea breeze, whilst the palate is seasoned with pith, zest, salt and brine, making for unforgettable aperitif.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/italy\" title=\"Buy Italian Wine Online | Fast \u0026amp; Secure Shipping Aus-wide\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrio \u0026 Giotto Bini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056276914425,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_125f1400-2201-4890-a87c-8acd1f50a8e9.png?v=1786263549"},{"product_id":"nv-champagne-pertois-moriset-les-quatre-terroirs-blanc-de-blanc","title":"NV Champagne Pertois-Moriset 'Les Quatre Terroirs' Blanc de Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful aromatics of dried fruits, toast and citrus with flavours of lemon rind delicate creaminess and a fine line of acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from four legendary Côte des Blancs \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e villages; Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly, \u003cem\u003eLes Quatre Terroirs\u003c\/em\u003e captures the house’s precise, mineral-driven style. The Chardonnay vines average 45 years of age, farmed with natural grass cover through winter and full ploughing in summer to encourage deep root development and expressive fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuvée blends 70% wines of the year, vinified in both stainless steel and barrel, with 30% perpetual reserve wines aged in large oak and steel, bringing depth and continuity. Malolactic fermentation is blocked to preserve tension and purity, and the wine rests a minimum of 36 months on lees before a finely judged dosage of just 2.5 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Champagne Pertois-Moriset\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the estate began in 1951, when the couple Yves Pertois and Janine Moriset decided to create the Pertois-Moriset estate. 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Strong cow's milk cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbout Domaine Pernot Pere \u0026amp; Fils\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking over the family domaine in 2018, Pascal Pernot quickly gained respect and admiration as a top Gevrey-Chambertin producer. In an interesting backstory, Pascal’s great grandfather was chauffeur to the Liégard family of the Château de Brochon and subsequently inherited some vineyards (including the holding in La Croix Violette). The Domaine was established in 1900, with Pascal as the fourth generation, and surrounds the village of Brochon with a total of 7 ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the domaine in the family name for a century, Pascal was destined to work the vines. First beginning his working life at Manuel Olivier in Concœur, where he learnt the trade and the skills to finesse wines worthy of the Burgundy appellations. With big plans in motion from the day he took over, he works towards having his whole range grown and bottled at the domaine, elevating the quality even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated between the Premier Crus under the Côte Saint Jacques to the north and the Route des Grands Crus which marks one side of its perimeter to the south. The position of Pernot Pere et Fils is strategic, sitting on the middle of a hill, with minimum slope and about 300 meters elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal has worked hard to progress the vineyards to a sustainable viticulture while slowly implementing aspects of biodynamics. As the climate warms, he picks the grapes relatively early. For most of his range the grapes are destemmed and fermentation is with natural yeasts for a minimum of two weeks – possibly longer. 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The malolactic fermentation is done in 228 litre French oak barrels (20% new), then aged in barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Domaine Yvon Clerget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThibaud Clerget took over the family Domaine in 2015; one of the oldest Domaines in the village. The rebirth of one of Volnay’s little treasures then began with six hectares of vineyards located within the best climats of Burgundy. A new acquisition by Clerget of this plot in the northern end of the appellation bordering Pommard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yvon Clerget","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48368550904057,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_6a8989ad-0a7b-4a25-b2cf-24b3ea5cac9d.png?v=1786438155"},{"product_id":"2023-charles-van-canneyt-les-sentiers-chambolle-musigny-1er-cru","title":"2023 Charles Van Canneyt 'Les Sentiers' Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eLes Sentiers showcases the finesse and complexity of Pinot Noir, with nuanced aromas of red berries, floral notes, and spice, culminating in a silky texture and a lingering finish that embodies the terroir of this renowned vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his extensive network of Burgundy’s finest growers, Charles sources excellent grapes. By style, it’s aligned with the family wines, pure and terroir transparent. Les Sentiers sits just south of Bonnes Mares on the border with Morey Saint Denis, and with its rich brown soils can display traits more closely aligned with its neighbour than is typical of other Chambolle sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter being pressed, the wine is collected to be aged in Charles’ cellar. Maturation is undertaken in French oak barrels for twelve months with about 15% new oak used for the premier crus, bringing a soft oak input and championing the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCharles Van Canneyt \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving helmed the iconic Domaine Hudelot-Noellat since 2008, Charles Van Canneyt is well known among burgundy connoisseurs.  Charles is Alain Hudelot’s grandson and a very talented and skilled winemaker in his own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Van Canneyt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48368677912825,"sku":null,"price":798.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_6a1762be-2b39-4464-b3a4-bc06b6fc8279.png?v=1786437905"},{"product_id":"pierre-girardin-les-rugiens-pommard-1er-cru","title":"2022 Pierre Girardin 'Les Rugiens' Pommard 1er Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eSitting opposite Epenots, in the south of Pommard on clay and limestone soils, very red and ferruginous. Elegant and crispy on the mouth, fine acidity with fresh and floral aromas of dried roses. Very pure juice. You can enjoy this by decanting or age for up to 14 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Pierre-Vincent Girardin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre-Vincent Girardin is a 13th generation Burgundian winemaker who grew up among the vines in his father’s Domaine.. Starting his own label with the family holdings of Les Folatières in Puligny- Montrachet at the age of 21, he has become a formidable force among young winemakers in Burgundy. Expanding beyond the 4.5 hectares, his family contacts brought him access to top growers in Puligny Folatières, Volnay Clos des Chênes, Pommard Epenots, Corton-Charlemagne, as well as Grand Cru Montrachet. 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At harvest time the grape bunches are hand harvested to ensure that the grapes stay in perfect condition and no sulphur is added to the grapes .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole bunches are pressed (although sometimes Julien decides to partially destem the bunches), fermented using only the natural yeasts that are on or in the grapes and then matured in aged French oak barriques for 12 months before being bottled unfiltered, unsulphured and unfined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious wine that will drink very nicely for a number of years, but is tasting very nice right now!\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\" title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julien Altaber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382299799801,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_29c5be35-d5be-41fb-a596-184b7c06babc.png?v=1786693777"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-derain-en-remilly-saint-aubin-1er-cru","title":"2023 Julien Altaber 'En Remilly' Saint-Aubin 1er Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delicious premier cru Chardonnay is made from vines in the En Remilly lieu dit which lies on the rocky, sunny slopes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eChassagne-\u003c\/span\u003eMontrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eThe En Remilly climat lies at the southern end of the village of Saint-Aubin and crosses the boundary into Chassagne-Montrachet where it is also a premier cru vineyard with the same exposure and the same rocky limestone soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eThis makes these premier cru wines some of the best value in Burgundy because they share the same terroir as the very famous Chassagne-Montrachet vines which are regarded as some of the best white wines in Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yield is relatively low at 38 hectolitres per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is both powerful and elegant as well as having great aromatic purity making it perfect for aging – however it is also drinking nicely now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julien Altaber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382301896953,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_97e13b25-e354-4a1e-a0bf-ac688df846f9.png?v=1786691412"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-henri-milan-le-premier-rouge-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Domaine Henri Milan 'Le Premier' Rouge Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalled Le Premier because the plot of Pinot Noir from which it is made is always the first to be picked, the early picking preserves balance between ripeness and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are from a massale selection made by a friend of the Milans, the renowned Burgundy winemaker Emmanuel Giboulot. 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The immaculate vineyards are framed by both suburban estates and the famous nearby Chaîne des Alpilles mountains that provide climatic protection for the vineyards. Here, the gregarious Henri Milan along with his son Théo crafts elegant wines using no chemicals, no additives, no commercial yeasts and, in some cases, no added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Henri Milan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382307565817,"sku":null,"price":178.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_efcc3417-66c1-4d2b-a9d3-a3fdfc89c488.png?v=1786439709"},{"product_id":"2023-benjamin-leroux-les-vergelesses-savigny-les-beaune-1er-cru","title":"2023 Benjamin Leroux 'Les Vergelesses' Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeroux worked with a small parcel in Les Vergelesses, arguably Savigny’s finest terroir, for over five years. 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It has wonderful finesse, but also depth and fine structure—thanks to more clay in the soil and one-third of the wine having fermented as bunches.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Leroux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403721322745,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_84f83842-50d7-4738-aa48-7ad1a6a0848e.png?v=1790228395"},{"product_id":"2021-luciano-sandrone-barolo-le-vigne","title":"2021 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of several small parcels of vines from several communes, Le Vigne is Sandrone’s ode to the classic Barolo-wide blend that was once the norm. 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