Chateau de Meursault is a prestigious Burgundy estate
Chateau de Meursault Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Peuillets 2021
No decanting needed, but best to open half an hour before serving. Chateau de Meursault is a prestigious Burgundy estate with a thousand-year history. Located in Meursault at the heart of the Cote de Beaune, it extends over 65 hectares of organically farmed vineyards distributed between Puligny-Montrachet and Aloxe-Corton. The Pinot Noir grapes for this wine come from the Premier Cru Les Peuillets vineyard, which covers just over 1.5 hectares at the foot of the hill and is divided into two plots. The vines enjoy eastern exposure and grow in slightly stony clay-limestone soils. After cold maceration and fermentation, the wine rests partly in new barrels (30%)…
Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape 2019
Recommended to decant for one hour. Chateau de Nalys is among the oldest and most iconic estates in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Rhone Valley. Dating back to the 17th century and originally owned by the Nalys family, the estate was acquired by Domaine Guigal in 2017 and is currently undergoing organic conversion on its 52 hectares of vineyards. This wine blends Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Counoise, and Vaccarese grown on red sandstone and pebble soils. After manual harvest and fermentation in wooden truncated cone-shaped vats, it ages 18 months in a mix of barrels, demi-muids, and foudres, then 6 months in concrete vats. The result is a complex wine with wild berry and dark fruit aromas, hints of leather, licorice, and anise. The palate is full, rich, and deep with firm yet integrated tannins and a long finish recalling licorice. Enjoy it with game stew.
Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres de Nalys 2019
Recommended to decant for half an hour. Chateau de Nalys, founded in the 17th century and located in Chateauneuf du Pape, is a prestigious Rhone estate now owned by Maison Guigal since 2017. The estate extends over 50 hectares of vineyards. This wine is a blend mainly of Grenache with Syrah, Muscardin, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Vaccarese, and Terret Noir from vines averaging 45 years old, planted in three exceptional sites: Le Crau, Bois Senechal, and Nalys…
Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas 2017
Decant for half an hour before serving. Chateau de Saint Cosme is a historic estate in Gigondas, owned by the Barruol family since 1490 and currently managed by Louis Barruol, who converted the vineyards to biodynamic agriculture in 2010. The estate spans about 15 hectares with vines dating back to Roman times. This intense, full-bodied Gigondas is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, with small additions of Cinsault. The grapes grow on limestone, marl, and Miocene sand soils. Fermentation occurs in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in barrels and concrete. The wine shows a fragrant bouquet of plum, berries, black cherry, and dried strawberry with hints of herbs, licorice, and cocoa. The palate is deep, rich, and fruity, with lively acidity, firm tannins, and a long finish featuring pepper and ripe fruit notes. It pairs well with grilled red meats or herb-roasted lamb.