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Twelve cult bottles from Le Macchiole, William Fèvre, Frescobaldi, and Tenuta Luce — Super-Tuscans, Grand Cru and Premier Cru Chablis, the Gorgona Bianco, and legendary Brunello and Chianti Classico Gran Selezione — all poured side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frescobaldiperanochianti15-w","title":"Tenuta Perano (Frescobaldi) Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rialzi DOCG 2021 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [VM 94] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Frescobaldi family began producing wine in Tuscany in 1308, and for centuries has been synonymous with wine production in Italy’s most celebrated wine region. Despite an almost constant search it was not, however, until 2014 that the family acquired a Chianti Classico estate. The estate had to be magnificent, and when you visit Tenuta Perano, you understand immediately why the family finally moved forward. 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The wines from Tenuta Perano showcase vibrant acidity, deep red fruit flavors and a signature minerality, delivering elegance, structure, and exceptional aging potential that reflects true Chianti terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRialzi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole is the pinnacle of Tenuta Perano’s offerings, crafted from three terraces at the top of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVARIETY: 100% Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD: Three terraces of Albarese soils at 500 meters + above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING: Fermented in stainless steel with gentle pump-overs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGING: 24 months, barrique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALC. 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Vittorio Frescobaldi began working as the estate’s agronomist in 1973, though the history of this ancient stronghold stretches back to the 12th century, when it was built to defend the road from Siena to the sea. The estate has always been a true pioneer in Montalcino and one of the few wineries to produce Sangiovese since the early 1800s; a document attests to a tasting of the 1834 vintage in 1878.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelGiocondo means “lovable castle,” and the label shows a fresco painted by Simone Martini depicting a historic attack on the Montemassi castle in 1323. Tenuta CastelGiocondo is a standard-bearer of the appellation and its wines are all about power and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is crafted from a blend of diverse soils, producing a wine with great complexity that evolves over time. 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Drink or hold.\" (Dec 2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo bursts from the glass with a vivid blend of crushed raspberries and cherries, a whiff of allspice and candied rose. It is elegant in feel, silken and smooth with tantalizing acidity and a dominating core of ripe red fruits that adds impact. The finish is grippy and long, potent with fine-grained tannins and a slight citrus tinge that pinches at the cheeks. This classy Brunello is built for the cellar. – Eric Guido (Nov 2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Black cherry and black currant flavors are the main themes in this intense red, with iron and wild herbs adding complexity. Balanced and vibrant, with resonant tannins guarding the long aftertaste. This feels more modern in style, with an emphasis on bright fruit. 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Slowly and methodically, the domaine acquired new vineyard sites in Chablis over the years, all situated in historic terroirs. At the same time, it became synonymous with technological advancement and led the charge of environmental stewardship, embracing organic viticulture since 2000 (certification commencing from the 2023 vintage), and biodynamic practices initiated in 2010 across 32 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eThe vineyards boast an impressive average vine age ranging from 30 to 60 years, with some dating back to the 1940s. Aging of the crus takes place for 13 to 14 months, with 40 to 50% of the harvest spending 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eToday, Domaine William Fèvre is not only one of the most influential landowners in Chablis — possessing an impressive 70 hectares of vineyards (all vinified separately) — they also indisputably have the greatest holdings, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus. A new chapter began for the estate in 2024, when it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owned by the esteemed Lafite family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Fèvre Premier Cru Les Lys is a refined expression of the Vaillons climat, drawn from a 0.99-hectare plot once owned by French royalty. Located on an eastern-facing slope with clay soils over Kimmeridgian limestone, this site yields wines of notable elegance and finesse. Gentle handling in the cellar via gravity flow, light pressing, and fermentation on fine lees preserves purity and detail. The wine ages 13 to 14 months, with partial élevage in older French oak. It offers a floral, mineral-driven bouquet, supple texture, and a graceful, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm and dry vintage, 2022 resulted in a controlled harvest without excessive yields. The wines have a hallmark of high acidity and complementary fleshy, ripe flavors. This wine offers a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003esoft palate which is charming and elegant with a fine bouquet of fruit, flowers, and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With its particular northerly exposition within Vaillons, you would expect Les Lys to be very successful in 2022. And it is. A fine blend of freshness allied to sun-drenched ripeness, with a pronounced mineral finish. A great example of the distinctive terroir of Les Lys. Long, mineral, salty tail.” – Andy Howard MW (Oct 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Always one of the more quintessentially Chablisien wines in the range, the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys offers up notes of citrus oil, white flowers, wet stones and oyster shell, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and pure palate that's suave but incisive, concluding with a saline finish.\" - William Kelley (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Points - Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Just assembled so cloudy, as all the lees remain in suspension. The bouquet is less fine but shows nonetheless a wealth of pure white fruit which is attractive. Lots of marl with a mix of portlandian and kimmeridgian soils, the former adding the body, the latter leaving the lick of salinity. Good length. 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Garnering over 250 years of family experience working the land in this region, Fèvre established himself as a winemaker with a modest seven hectares of vineyards. Slowly and methodically, the domaine acquired new vineyard sites in Chablis over the years, all situated in historic terroirs. At the same time, it became synonymous with technological advancement and led the charge of environmental stewardship, embracing organic viticulture since 2000 (certification commencing from the 2023 vintage), and biodynamic practices initiated in 2010 across 32 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eThe vineyards boast an impressive average vine age ranging from 30 to 60 years, with some dating back to the 1940s. Aging of the crus takes place for 13 to 14 months, with 40 to 50% of the harvest spending 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eToday, Domaine William Fèvre is not only one of the most influential landowners in Chablis — possessing an impressive 70 hectares of vineyards (all vinified separately) — they also indisputably have the greatest holdings, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus. A new chapter began for the estate in 2024, when it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owned by the esteemed Lafite family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Clos is the largest and most prestigious Grand Cru in Chablis, so it comes as no surprise that Domaine William Fèvre stakes its claim as the most influential landowner here. They oversee eight plots spanning 4.11 hectares (more than any other domaine), with many of the older plots planted by William’s father as far back as 1947 and 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine’s parcels are all situated on dense, deep clay soil resting on a bed of limestone 30 inches below the surface in the slightly cooler microclimate at the top of the slope. This shining example of Les Clos is remarkably complex; a powerful wine with tremendous aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLes Clos covers a total of 26.04 hectares, with Fèvre owning 4.11 hectares across eight biodynamically farmed plots, 3 of which are all at the top of the slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine’s parcels are all situated on dense, deep clay soil resting on a bed of limestone 30 inches below the surface in the slightly cooler microclimate at the top of the hill. The south-facing slope of Les Clos gives the vines full sunlight exposure throughout the day, ensuring rich flavors and even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemarkable aromatic complexity blends fruit, floral, and spice notes with a distinctive mineral aspect. Its structured palate will open up with age and grow into a generous, powerful wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95-98 Points - Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mostly from old vines, a good half planted between 1948 and 1952. Translucent lemon and lime colour. The bouquet is not ready to unfurl yet there is a sense of sublime purity about the nose. A wine in perfect harmony on its wide bench of white fruit. Just a little touch of spice behind, good acidity. Sign up for this! Drink from 2032-2045” (June 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is a serious, structured wine, unwinding in the glass with aromas of ripe, waxy citrus rind, crisp orchard fruit and white flowers, framed by a deft touch of youthful reduction. Full-bodied, dense and satiny, it's layered, concentrated and multidimensional, with the most structure and substance of any wine in the range, but also the greatest need for patience to realize all its considerable potential.\" - William Kelley (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Small yield, very concentrated, with masses of density on the palate. Plenty of drive and energy but has finesse to balance out the power. White peach fruit characters, vibrant acidity and a pronounced mineral, salty finish. Very long future ahead. Fèvre owns 4.1ha of the 25ha total within Les Clos. Its plots situated on the top of the hill, with 50% of the vines planted by William Fèvre's father in the 1940s and 1950s.” – Andy Howard MW (Oct 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fresh pear, acacia, and almonds burst through a dense core of stone, delivering a powerful and vibrant expression rich in salinity and a hint of umami. The textured palate is driven by intense limestone minerality and electrifying salinity, promising great depth and energy. This wine is built to cellar well through 2032.\" – Anna-Christina Cabrales (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Allen Meadows' BurgHound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is aromatically quite similar to the Côte Bouguerots but with more floral influence. The rich, big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors are also seemingly chiseled from Kimmeridgian, all wrapped in a wonderfully persistent, very dry, balanced and stony finale. This is also extremely impressive and equally built to repay extended cellaring. I would add that while I have a small preference for the Côte Bouguerots, this is still damn good.” (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Greengage, apple, lemon and mineral flavors are aligned with a bright structure and chalky texture in this lively white. Dynamic and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste of stone and stone fruit. Drink now through 2029. 300 cases imported.\" – Bruce Sanderson (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2022 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has a surprisingly primal bouquet with gooseberry, melon, fruits de mer and citrus peel, with more oyster shell scents developing as it opens, though never quite achieving the flair of the Valmur. The palate is well-balanced, steely and strict, with fine intensity and a saline finish. 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Garnering over 250 years of family experience working the land in this region, Fèvre established himself as a winemaker with a modest seven hectares of vineyards. Slowly and methodically, the domaine acquired new vineyard sites in Chablis over the years, all situated in historic terroirs. At the same time, it became synonymous with technological advancement and led the charge of environmental stewardship, embracing organic viticulture since 2000 (certification commencing from the 2023 vintage), and biodynamic practices initiated in 2010 across 32 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eThe vineyards boast an impressive average vine age ranging from 30 to 60 years, with some dating back to the 1940s. Aging of the crus takes place for 13 to 14 months, with 40 to 50% of the harvest spending 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eToday, Domaine William Fèvre is not only one of the most influential landowners in Chablis — possessing an impressive 70 hectares of vineyards (all vinified separately) — they also indisputably have the greatest holdings, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus. A new chapter began for the estate in 2024, when it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owned by the esteemed Lafite family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBougros lies on a steep slope at the western foot of the Grand Cru hill. To know Bougros, one must know Fèvre – the domaine tends to 49% of the cru, including 2.11 hectares in the lieu-dit Côtes Bouguerots. It boasts the steepest slope in Chablis, with a gradient approaching 45 degrees, so all work must be done by hand. Most of the vineyard was planted in the 1950s and ‘60s, and its shallow soils naturally restrict yields, making for a more complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout half of the lot spends a portion of its extended 14- to 15-month elevage on the lees in old French oak barrels (averaging 6 years old), bringing some structure to this pedigreed, powerful wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: \u003cspan\u003eBougros sits on the western edge of the hill at the foot of the Grand Cru hill. Fèvre’s parcels in the Côtes Bouguerots lie on very steep slopes close to the river. While that proximity increases frost risk, it also maintains freshness during the summers. Shallow soils naturally limit yields and the vineyard is so steep here that it must be worked entirely by hand as tractors would be dangerous to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful and dense structure with pleasant roundness contains a complex, mineral wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Reserved aromas of well-integrated fruit lean into dried white blossom, sun-kissed apple and dried mushroom and hay on the nose. Chablis's characteristic acid tension pervades and dances gleefully across the palate that welcomes morning-dew dusted forest floor and dried citrus zest. Delicious now, drink through 2040.\" – Anna-Christina Cabrales (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sourced from 60- to 70-year-old vines rooted in deep soils and invariably among the richer, more muscular wines in the range, the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros delivers aromas of peach, orange oil, beeswax, honeysuckle and pear. Medium- to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it possesses a rich core of fruit underpinned by ripe yet lively acidity. It is the fleshier and most demonstrative wine in the lineup.\" – Kristaps Karklins (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Allen Meadows' BurgHound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A ripe and exuberantly citrus-suffused nose reflects additional notes of mineral reduction, iodine and apple. The sleek, delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavors display both good focus and power, all wrapped in a lemon-tinged finale. There is a touch of warmth and this does need to develop more depth but overall, this is quite good with fine upside potential. (Drink starting 2031)” (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Points - Vinous Media: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Chablis Bougros Grand Cru comes from 4 hectares of vines. It has a complex bouquet with lemon thyme, crushed rocks and lime aromas, well-defined and focused. The palate is very composed and steely, a subtle reductive element here, fine weight with an elegant finish. Not the most powerful of the domaine's Grand Cru, but it has panache. (Drink between 2027-2049)\" - Neal Martin (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Points - Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cspan\u003eMid lemon yellow. The bouquet is surprisingly reticent, but suggests body to follow. The 2023 Bougros has retained a fresh white fruit on the palate, plenty of energy behind, nicely balanced because Bougros can be clumsy, with fine length. Drink from 2028-2036.\u003c\/span\u003e” (June 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lemon, quince, celery and flint are the hallmarks of this linear, elegant white. Sleek, with intensity to the flavors as they carry through to the lemon- and stone-infused aftertaste. 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Garnering over 250 years of family experience working the land in this region, Fèvre established himself as a winemaker with a modest seven hectares of vineyards. Slowly and methodically, the domaine acquired new vineyard sites in Chablis over the years, all situated in historic terroirs. At the same time, it became synonymous with technological advancement and led the charge of environmental stewardship, embracing organic viticulture since 2000 (certification commencing from the 2023 vintage), and biodynamic practices initiated in 2010 across 32 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eThe vineyards boast an impressive average vine age ranging from 30 to 60 years, with some dating back to the 1940s. Aging of the crus takes place for 13 to 14 months, with 40 to 50% of the harvest spending 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eToday, Domaine William Fèvre is not only one of the most influential landowners in Chablis — possessing an impressive 70 hectares of vineyards (all vinified separately) — they also indisputably have the greatest holdings, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus. A new chapter began for the estate in 2024, when it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owned by the esteemed Lafite family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Fèvre Vaulorent is a Premier Cru that often produces wines of Grand Cru quality. Located on the eastern side of the Vaulorent hillside, adjacent to the Grands Crus of Les Preuses and Bougros, Fèvre’s holdings benefit from soils similar to their prestigious neighbors. The marly soil contributes both density and salinity, creating a wine with impressive structure and freshness. Subtly wooded, this wine offers mouthwatering salinity and a creamy texture from its lees, with dry extract and concentration. This will age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a relatively mild and very dry winter, the vine began to bud in the last week of March. Fortunately, at the end of March, just before the first frosts, the vintage showed a few days' delay compared to the average of the past 20 years. Despite the frost and cold, we observe a good emergence of clusters. Flowering took place at the end of May under excellent conditions, with little shatter or millerandage. The vine caught up and now shows a 10-day advance. August 31 marks the beginning of the harvest with all the teams. The sanitary condition is perfect, the skins are thick, and the grapes are pulpy with a good juice yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation of 17 hectares on the right bank of the Serein, in the exact continuation of the Grands Crus slope, separated by a simple path from the Grand Cru Les Preuses, the appellation produces powerful and mineral wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarl with fairly deep soils. The plots cover 3.63 hectares, representing 21.35% of the Vaulorent appellation, oriented from southeast to southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApplication of the principle of gravity to avoid any pumping, which could alter the quality of the wine. Short-duration pneumatic pressing (1.5 to 2 hours) for a delicate separation between the solid and liquid parts of the grapes. The vinifications are carried out in stainless steel vats. Aging lasts 19 months, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 40% of the blend. The aging process finishes in small stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/strong\u003ePowerful nose combining citrus aromas and white-fleshed fruit with a typical mineral note of the appellation. Rich and concentrated, the palate offers remarkable freshness and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Vaulorent from Fèvre is more mineral than its Montée de Tonnerre, if a bit less lush, with aromas of lime peel, mirabelle plum, and passion fruit. The texture is chiselled and concentrated, with layers of tightly wound extract and a dense, chalky finish. The grapes are from 3.6ha in Vaulorent, which is part of Fourchaume but located on the side of the grands crus. Winemaker Didier Séguier chooses his favourite blocks for this bottling and crafts a 'classic' Fourchaume from the rest. Fermentation is done in older casks for 40-50% of the grapes\" – Charles Curtis MW (Oct 2024) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sourced from the upper part of the climat and planted with 40- to 60-year-old vines, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent wafts from the glass with a deep bouquet of lemon oil, white flowers, orange peel, peach, pear and a delicate reductive signature. Medium- to full-bodied, concentrated and layered, it is framed by ample, chalky structuring extract and racy acidity, concluding with a persistent, saline finish. This is a terrific performer once again.\" - Kristaps Karklins (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Distinctive, this white is downright spicy, featuring flavors of peppery greens, lemon, lime zest and mineral, plus a hint of white pepper. Well-defined and balanced, with a long, stony finish. Best from 2026 through 2038. 150 cases imported.\" – Bruce Sanderson (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92-95 Points - Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pale but glowing, a note of citron confit, an additional depth compared to the Fourchaume. More flesh but perfectly proportioned, fine and elegant, and very long indeed. This should be first class. Flavours will absolutely not go away! As much yellow as white but balanced. Drink from 2028-2036.\" (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Prominent white flower aromas are nuanced by notes of algae, citrus confit and shellfish scents. The succulent yet nicely tension-filled flavors exude evident minerality on the sappy, more complex and more concentrated finish that delivers fine length. (Drink starting 2030)\" (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Chablis Vaulorent 1er Cru has a mineral-driven bouquet–oyster shells and a touch of petrichor, quite intense. The palate is well balanced with a pleasant \"bite\" on the entry. A twist of sour lemon imparts tension and gets the saliva flowering. Fine weight on the finish, this should age well in bottle. 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Slowly and methodically, the domaine acquired new vineyard sites in Chablis over the years, all situated in historic terroirs. At the same time, it became synonymous with technological advancement and led the charge of environmental stewardship, embracing organic viticulture since 2000 (certification commencing from the 2023 vintage), and biodynamic practices initiated in 2010 across 32 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eThe vineyards boast an impressive average vine age ranging from 30 to 60 years, with some dating back to the 1940s. Aging of the crus takes place for 13 to 14 months, with 40 to 50% of the harvest spending 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eToday, Domaine William Fèvre is not only one of the most influential landowners in Chablis — possessing an impressive 70 hectares of vineyards (all vinified separately) — they also indisputably have the greatest holdings, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus. A new chapter began for the estate in 2024, when it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owned by the esteemed Lafite family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Fèvre Premier Cru Les Lys is a refined expression of the Vaillons climat, drawn from a 0.99-hectare plot once owned by French royalty. Located on an eastern-facing slope with clay soils over Kimmeridgian limestone, this site yields wines of notable elegance and finesse. Gentle handling in the cellar via gravity flow, light pressing, and fermentation on fine lees preserves purity and detail. The wine ages 13 to 14 months, with partial élevage in older French oak. It offers a floral, mineral-driven bouquet, supple texture, and a graceful, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Les Lys opens with crisp aromas of lime zest, pear, white flower, stony minerality, and a hint of anise.  On the palate it is energetic and focused, with vibrant acidity, textural grip, and a saline backbone that gives lift and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sourced from a north-facing site beneath forest cover with clay-rich soils, a parcel selection in Vaillons, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys is among the most quintessentially Chablisien wines in the portfolio and is harvested around a week later than the fruit that enters the Vaillons bottling. It offers aromas of oyster juice, white flowers, lemon oil and Granny Smith apple, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, incisive and pure palate that is elegant yet racy and fresh, concluding with a long, saline finish.” – Kristaps Karklins (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Points - Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Chablis Les Lys 1er Cru comes from a single hectare of vines. Lime, red apple and touches of orange pith and peach skin develop in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a taut line of acidity, silky smooth, very composed with a lot of finesse on the finish. This is one of the domaine's hidden gems and should not be under-estimated. (Drink between 2025-2040)” - Neal Martin (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This ripe white’s peach, apricot and melon flavors are accented by earth, citrus peel and vanilla notes. 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Though that history sounds similar to any number of winegrowing regions today, Gorgona is unique among them all not for its terroir – though the island is stunning – but for its farmers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe island became an experimental penal colony for the kingdom of Italy in the 19th century, essentially an open-air prison and farm. The prisoners can move freely on the grounds and tend to agricultural work, the idea being that they learn a trade in order to reintegrate into society after serving their sentence. The Frescobaldi family’s viticulturists and oenologists have worked with the inmates since 2012, expanding the vineyard in 2015. It now measures two hectares and grows two wines, a red and a white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT GORGONA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most unique winemaking collaboration in the world, the Gorgona prison colony seeks to give its inmates a path to reintegrate to society after their sentences by allowing them to learn agricultural trades in the open air. The Frescobaldi family has worked with the colony since 2012, with the vineyards totaling a miniscule two hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine, a blend of Vermentino and Ansonica, grows from a vineyard planted in a small amphitheater overlooking the sea, protected from the various winds that buffet the island. The Frescobaldi family’s oenologists and viticulturists have worked with the inmates on the penal colony since 2012 to tend the vines and make the wines, teaching them a valuable trade to ease their reintegration to society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVARIETY: 50% Vermentino, 50% Ansonica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD: Two hectares planted in an amphitheater overlooking the sea on the tiny island of Gorgona, off the Tuscan coast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALC. BY VOL.: 12.50%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgona 2023 has a beautiful, distinctive straw-yellow colour with golden reflections, brilliant and crystalline. The bouquet is complex and elegantly intense with Mediterranean and iodine notes that stand out. 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Yet, two natives of Bolgheri, Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli, were devoted to the idea of vine growing in their home region even when it was not considered a viable way to start a living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Macchiole can best be defined as the “Boutique Bolgheri.” The winery is known for its spectacular single-varietal wines, and their signature grape varieties are Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScrio was first produced in 1994. Le Macchiole founder Eugenio Campolmi created it because he wanted to produce a wine that would best express his vision of Syrah, his favorite grape variety. Scrio has an original personality and stands apart from Syrah grown in France or anywhere else – it is an extraordinarily compelling meld of deep and velvety Mediterranean fruit with cool climate aromatics and detail. Given the extremely limited production, Scrio is decidedly a hidden gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Scrio” is a Tuscan word that translates to pure, genuine, and honest. It is usually used to refer to people who are pure of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTECHNICAL SHEET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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;\"\u003eFirst Vintage: 1994 \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eGrape varieties: 100% Syrah \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eVineyards: Vignone 1999, Casavecchia 2016 \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eTraining System: simple guyot and head-trained \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eYield: 900 gr per plant \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eHarvest period: 1st week of September \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eWinemaking: fermentation and maceration for 20 days in concrete tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eAging: 14 months in tonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Scrio (which is always Syrah) displays a deep but transparent magenta hue. Floral and inviting, the nose offers beautiful aromas of fresh lavender, candied black raspberry, mocha, and sweet herbs. Full-bodied but weightless, with ripe tannins, its more savory Mediterranean profile shines on the palate with notes of black olive. It has a buoyant and mouthwatering finish that retains freshness of acidity while also offering notes of salty earth. This vintage seems to be much more lifted than I remember this cuvée being in years past and is more about its mineral texture, with undercurrents of spice lasting long on the finish. One stunner of a wine, it’s haunting, as it lasts on the palate for ages. Drink 2025-2040.\" - Audrey Frick (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A beautiful Syrah from Tuscany, the 2020 Scrio shows impeccable elegance with a very long and linear style that transcends the nose and the palate. I love the precision of this wine. The celebrated Rhône grape has found a very happy home along this part of the Tuscan coast. The team at Le Macchiole is especially talented at bringing out varietal nuances of dark fruit, baking chocolate, spice, charred meat, white pepper and pencil shaving\" - Monica Larner (May 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Le Macchiole Scrio is vibrant and fruity, full of blackberry, raspberry, cream and sweet spice aromas - it is very open and at ease with itself. On the palate it is round with juicy ripe, blackberries, cream and spice. It is too young yet to have developed more interesting or nuanced flavors like the 2019 but is showing lots of concentration and potential. At the moment it is much simpler, but it is joyful and beautifully made.\" – Susan Hulme (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Scrio (Syrah) is a lovely wine. At this stage, the Scrio is pretty closed, but that is likely a very good thing for its long-term aging prospects. Time in the glass brings out hints of white pepper, smoke, dried flowers, mint and chalk that lend brightness to a core of sweet red and blood orange fruit. This is the first vintage in which vineyard sourcing shifts meaningfully to a site in the hills of Bolgheri. The 2020 was aged in 12hL cask, ceramic and about 10% in French oak. (Drink between 2026-2040)\" - Antonio Galloni (Aug 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nose is sleek and dark, like a well-tailored suit, as the chewy saltiness of black olives waltzes with the tartness of blackberries and blueberries, while fireworks of black pepper burst in the night sky above. The olives and dark fruit keep dancing on the palate, until the song ends with a spicy, bitter chocolate crescendo. Debonair tannins watch you from across the ballroom, while acid simmers on the balcony, inconspicuous but unforgettable.\" - Danielle Callegari (Mr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A sleek, elegant red signaled by violet, blueberry, boysenberry, earth and spice aromas and flavors. Dense yet fluid, with fine-grained tannins and a well-defined beam of fruit persisting on the finish. Shows superb finesse and balance. Syrah. Best from 2025 through 2040. 320 cases made, 35 cases imported.\" – Bruce Sanderson (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plenty of flowers and fresh fruit such as blackberries and raspberries. Hints of cloves and nutmeg. Medium to full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a chewy and crunchy finish. A little tight at the end, suggesting it needs three to four years of bottle age. 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Yet, two natives of Bolgheri, Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli, were devoted to the idea of vine growing in their home region even when it was not considered a viable way to start a living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Macchiole can best be defined as the “Boutique Bolgheri.” The winery is known for its spectacular single-varietal wines, and their signature grape varieties are Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMessorio, a Merlot monovarietal, is the winery’s crown jewel. Its initial vintage was 1994, and since then it has received extraordinary acclaim, including a 100-point score from the Wine Spectator for the 2004 vintage. The name Messorio refers to the ancient Tuscan practice of wheat harvesting, the most important time of the year in the Bolgheri countryside - once it referred to wheat; these days, it is all about grape harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL SHEET \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Vintage: 1994 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape varieties: 100% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyards: Vignone 1999, Ulivino 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraining System: guyot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYield: 900 gr per plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest period: second and third week of September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: fermentation and maceration for 30 days in concrete tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 16 months in new oak barrel, conical trunk cask and stoneware amphora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottling: August 3, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Messorio (Merlot) is a wine of pure and total sensuality. Dark, layered and enveloping, the 2021 boasts notable textural richness from start to finish. Dark red-toned fruit, spice, mocha, new leather and licorice fill out the layers effortlessly. There’s plenty of energy and depth to balance some of the more overt qualities. These days, Messorio is not as opulent as it was during the 1990s when it became an iconic wine in Italy, but the natural suitability of Maremma for producing exotic, sumptuous Merlots simply can’t be denied. The 2021 spent 16 months in French oak barrels, with a small amount of the wine (7%) that was aged in stoneware amphora. It is a superb effort from Le Macchiole. (Drink between 2029-2041)\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection – Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Implacable is the word that comes to mind at the first sip of the 2021 Messorio. Making wine in Bolgheri has only gotten more complicated in the last vintages, and most people would point to Merlot vineyards as the place the impending storm will first hit, but like a lighthouse whose light is better appreciated not despite but because of inclement conditions, Le Macchiole's Messorio seems to shine more brightly under duress. A beacon of light. Drink 2028–2041, or when you find yourself on a dark path.\" – Danielle Callegari (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plum, pomegranate and blackberry fruit is framed by toasty oak and vanilla notes in this fresh, brilliant red. Iron and tobacco accents add detail as this cruises to the long, saturated finish. The tannins are present yet within bounds, leaving a mouthcoating impression. This is more about finesse than power, showing poise and length. Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2046. 920 cases made, 75 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine represents Le Macchiole's homage to Merlot. The 2021 Messorio is a classic wine with firm lines and an almost glossy texture owing to the very warm but balanced conditions of this growing season. The fruit is bold and expressive with deep layers of Amarena cherry that transition to toasted spice, brown sugar and even a hint of olive oil focaccia. Similar to the Paleo (Cabernet Franc) and Scrio (Syrah) made by Cinzia Merli, this wine has a floral signature that reminds me of freesia (with the peppery notes) or a green calla lily. The tannins are very polished and fine-tuned. Of the five taste elements we perceive—sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness and umami—the Messorio is all umami. I prefer this Messorio to the 2021 Masseto that I tasted in the same flight.\"\u003cspan\u003e - Monica Larner (Feb 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The dark red 2021 Messorio has similar depth and complexity, with aromas of blackberries, red plum, turned soils and savory herbs. The palate is rich and layered as well, with a plush richness in its chalkiness, and it’s much more expressive at the moment, with aromas of cedar, plum, mocha, and leather. It’s full-bodied and expands through the palate, with broad-shouldered tannins, mouthwatering saltiness, and a savory and mineral-noted finish that lasts long on the palate. This is a commanding vintage of this wine that will take time to unfurl. Drink 2027-2050. (Drink between 2027-2050) - Audrey Frick (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A vivid merlot on the nose with plum, berry, clove and cedar aromas, as well as undertones of bark and five spices. Full-bodied yet balanced and energetic, with driving acidity and fine tannins that frame the wine nicely and add energy and verve. Sweet tobacco to the fruit. Best after 2029.\" (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Messorio, Le Macchiole's pure Merlot expression which, in 2021 shines bright with energy and perfume. Made in much the same way as Paleo, it's a blend of two plots and six vinifications. Scents of Mediterranean scrub, sweet cherry, violet, plum and spice ring out, while the tight, grainy palate promises bright, vibrant and fleshy fruits once bottle age has relaxed it. A superb Merlot.\" - James Button (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53374151885165,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/LEMACCHIOLE_MESSORIO2021_fcnx526d.jpg?v=1779828422"},{"product_id":"le-macchiole-paleo-rosso-doc-2021-tuscany-italy","title":"Le Macchiole \"Paleo\" Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2021 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 98] [DM 98] [JD 97+] [VM 97+] [WA 97] [JS 96] [WS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Bolgheri is among Italy’s most famed wine producing regions, but this seemed far from a possibility in 1983, the year Le Macchiole was founded and a time when the area was known simply for a close proximity to the sea and having abundant fruit and grain agriculture. Yet, two natives of Bolgheri, Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli, were devoted to the idea of vine growing in their home region even when it was not considered a viable way to start a living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Macchiole can best be defined as the “Boutique Bolgheri.” The winery is known for its spectacular single-varietal wines, and their signature grape varieties are Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst produced in 1989, this incredible wine is the symbol of the winery, and it truly epitomizes Bolgheri. At first, the wine was a classic Bordeaux blend but became a Cabernet Franc mono-varietal in 2001; since then, it has been a huge success. The name “paleo” refers to a wild herb found on the Tuscan coast, and it symbolizes a strong local identity and the will to reach all goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Reports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year began with a rainy winter that saw higher than average temperatures, which brought about a slow start to pruning. Temperatures rose slightly in spring, causing rapid budding of both Chardonnay and Merlot, which in turn exposed those two varieties to a higher risk of frost damage at the beginning of April, when temperatures dropped to near freezing overnight for two consecutive nights. Thankfully, there was no evident damage as a result. Thanks to the water reserves accumulated during the winter rains, the rising temperatures during the second half of April brought about a rapid vegetative growth and constant development of the vine shoots, which continued through the entire month of May. The summer had a classic, positive start, with a slight delay of flowering, fruit set, and veraison due to the spring frost; the season ended with a very dry period that continued through all harvest. Harvest began during the third week of August, as it had in previous years, and continued through the end of September, which saw rainfall during the final phases of the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Toscana IGT\u003cbr\u003eFirst Vintage: 1989\u003cbr\u003eGrape varieties: 100% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: Casa Nuova 1998-2013, Vignone 1999, Ulivino 2016\u003cbr\u003eTraining System: guyot and head-trained\u003cbr\u003eYield: 800 gr per plant\u003cbr\u003eHarvest period: second and third week of September\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking: fermentation and maceration for 25 days in concrete tanks\u003cbr\u003eAging: 16 months in new oak barrel, conical trunk cask and stoneware amphora\u003cbr\u003eBottling: August 16, 2023\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Like all of the wines of Le Macchiole, the 2021 Paleo is coursing with energy, exuding a self-assured confidence that makes it stand out even in a category of wines that are defined by their unabashed bravado. It’s interesting that this seems to have sometimes played against its favor in critical reception, even as other much brawnier wines have been more lauded, but as Machiavelli said, if you can’t be both feared and loved, better to be feared. And this is a fearsome, awe-inspiring wine indeed.\" – Danielle Callegari (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\"Le Macchiole's iconic Paleo has evolved from a Bordeaux-style blend into a unique single-variety expression of Tuscany's coastline. This pioneering 100% Cabernet Franc is sourced from three estate vineyards and ferments for 25 days in concrete tanks before spending 16 months in new oak barrels, conical trunk casks and stoneware amphorae. In the glass it's sublime, showing wild blackberries, blood orange, black cherry and thick herbal shrub characters. Lilting wild flowers, bitter chocolate and espresso balance nicely alongside dusty tannins. It's a thinking, fireside wine with impressive ageing potential.\" – Isabel Salamon (Mar 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is an extraordinary vintage of the 2021 Paleo that I was able to taste several times. Profound and complex, it’s balanced, layered, and pure. The nose cascades with aromas of cassis, graphite, fresh mint, crushed Mediterranean herbs, polished leather, and tobacco. The palate has a good deal of depth, but it’s focused and detailed. It has a noble feel, with a mouthwatering structure and a long-lasting and exceptional finish. This is one of the best vintages I have tasted of Paleo Rosso, and it has the structure to cruise for decades.\"' – Audrey Frick (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc) soars out of the glass with high-toned Franc aromatics. Crushed red-toned fruit, blood orange, espresso, mocha, licorice and exotic spice infuse the palate with a notable textural intensity that builds over time. Paleo Rosso typically needs a few years in bottle to blossom. I expect that will be the case here as well. It’s an impressive wine from Le Macchiole. Aging was 16 months, mostly in low-toast French oak barrels, with a touch (4%) of stoneware amphora.\" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In many ways, this bottle best represents the modern face of Bolgheri. I am referring to the chapter that starts after the international success of the so-called \"aia\" wines (Sassicaia and Ornellaia). In this new world, Coastal Tuscany faces new important challenges linked to climate change and competition from other celebrated Tuscan wine appellations. Debuted in 1989, what sets it apart is the choice of grape: Cabernet Franc. Paleo was a lone ranger back then, but today the percentage of new Cabernet Franc vineyards in the region is taking off at breakneck speed. But Le Macchiole was the first to work with it at this quality level. The 2021 Paleo is especially tight, intense and direct. These are characteristics of the vintage and of the house style. I tasted this vintage from barrel two years ago, and my remark was that the wine focuses on red and purple fruits as well as the black ones. This remains true now that the wine is in bottle. Those fruit tones cede to a floral interlude of heritage rose that leads to mulled spice and Turkish coffee. The 2021 vintage is slightly curbed or streamlined in terms of mouthfeel, holding back just a bit for extra tension and extremely elegant results.\" – Monica Larner (Feb 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWow. This is very polished and sophisticated with currant, spice, fresh-herb and cedar character that goes on for minutes on the finish. The tannins are so refined yet muscular, with form and tension. Give this time to soften and come around, but a very serious red by all accounts. Small percentage of amphora aging.\" (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mint, bell pepper and vanilla accents frame the core of blackberry and black currant flavors in this supple red, which feels open, despite the dense, assertive tannins that leave a pleasant astringency on the finish. Shows fine length. Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2038. 2,120 cases made, 160 cases imported.\" – Bruce Sanderson (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53374667129197,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/LEMACCHIOLE_PALEO2021_f7k9qim8.jpg?v=1779932413"},{"product_id":"domaine-william-fevre-chablis-premier-cru-montee-de-tonnerre-2022-burgundy-france-xx","title":"Domaine William Fevre Chablis Premier Cru \"Montee de Tonnerre\" 2022 (Burgundy, France) - [DM 95] [JM 93-95] [WA 93+] [BH 92-94] [WS 90] [VM 89-91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Fèvre declared his first vintage in 1959, marking the birth of the domaine and a pivotal moment in the production of quality-focused Chablis. Garnering over 250 years of family experience working the land in this region, Fèvre established himself as a winemaker with a modest seven hectares of vineyards. Slowly and methodically, the domaine acquired new vineyard sites in Chablis over the years, all situated in historic terroirs. At the same time, it became synonymous with technological advancement and led the charge of environmental stewardship, embracing organic viticulture since 2000 (certification commencing from the 2023 vintage), and biodynamic practices initiated in 2010 across 32 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eThe vineyards boast an impressive average vine age ranging from 30 to 60 years, with some dating back to the 1940s. Aging of the crus takes place for 13 to 14 months, with 40 to 50% of the harvest spending 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eToday, Domaine William Fèvre is not only one of the most influential landowners in Chablis — possessing an impressive 70 hectares of vineyards (all vinified separately) — they also indisputably have the greatest holdings, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus. A new chapter began for the estate in 2024, when it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owned by the esteemed Lafite family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Montée de Tonnèrre wraps around the hillside immediately east of the Côte des Grands Crus. Its geological profile closely resembles the Grands Crus and as such is considered one of the finest Premiers Crus. Fèvre’s holdings are in three lieux-dits on the crest of the hill with exposures ranging from southwest to south to southeast. Both full and rich while holding onto mineral and floral characters, the wine shows intensity and complexity in its youth, and will develop subtlety as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis cru, prestigious even amongst its Premier brethren, stretches around the hillside directly east of the Côte des Grands Crus. Fèvre farms 2.24 hectares on the crest of the hill split between three lieux-dits: Pied d’Aloue, Chapelot, and Côte de Bréchain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eComplex aromas of flowers, fruits, and minerals play over a youthfully-structured palate. It will become more subtle and elegant, and develop its ripe fruit as it ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A stunning example, with finesse allied to power. Real tension and energy here. Will be approachable quite young, but really should be aged for over five years for the best result. Fèvre has 2.24ha within Montée de Tonnerre. Plots are located in Pied d'Aloup (facing east) with profound Kimmeridgian soils bringing freshness, Chapelot facing south on deep soil adding richness, and Côte de Brechain facing west on top of the hill with the oldest plots dating back to 1936.\" - Andy Howard MW (Oct 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93-95 Points - Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From multiple plots: east facing kimmeridgian marl in Pied d’Aloue (0.50ha), one hectare in Chapelot, (more soil here, fatter wine), then the rest in Bréchain, where vines dating back to 1936, give tension. What a beautiful bouquet. This has the sensual aspect of a delightful sunny summer, yet with an entrancing freshness behind. This is quintessential right bank, yet with balance Drink from 2027-2037.\" (Jun 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre reveals aromas of orchard fruit, waxy citrus rind, white flowers and wet stones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered palate that's dense and deep. This is built for the cellar.\" - William Kelley (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92-94 Points - Allen Meadows' BurgHound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An elegant, pure and wonderfully airy nose more freely reflects its aromas of white flowers, prominent mineral reduction and plenty of seashore elements. There is at once more volume but, somewhat surprisingly, even better refinement to the medium weight plus flavors that retain excellent detail while also flashing an almost pungent stoniness on the driving, firm and impeccably well-balanced finale. One to consider. (Drink starting 2030)\" (Aug 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s tension between the plump texture and lively acidity in this white, leaving space in between for apple, lemon and seashore flavors. Everything comes together nicely on the brisk finish. Drink now through 2029. 150 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89-91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is more reticent on the nose and perhaps doesn't quite engage as the 2021 did last year. A bit bashful at the moment. The palate is well-balanced with a saline entry, though it feels strict and contained, without the flair demonstrated by the Les Lys at the moment. Has this got something up its sleeve? It's a bit too austere and reticent for my liking.\" - Neal Martin (Sep 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53386515906925,"sku":null,"price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/FevreMontee.png?v=1779908362"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/collections\/6-11vintusbest.png?v=1781119712","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/6-11-best-of-the-best-part-2-cult-super-tuscans-grand-cru-burgundy-legendary-montalcino.oembed","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}