Monday, June 24, 2013

Xavier Monnot Burgundies Arriving Soon

 
 Xavier Monnot is easily one of our favorite producers of affordable, amazing quality Burg for the price. His whites have also shown that they can age gracefully. These are enjoyable now or can be consumed with a few years of aging.

"Xavier Monnot is a 17-hectare estate, all family-owned, located in Meursault. About 50% of the vineyards are planted in white, 50% in red. The production though is 65% white. Domaine Xavier Monnot’s vineyards are very spread out, covering most of the Côte de Beaune starting in Beaune 1er Cru “Cent Vignes” and stretching all the way to Maranges 1er Cru in the Côte Chalonnaise. All the vines are hand-harvested and new oak is used with a lot of caution."
Importer Bobby Kacher
 
2011 Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Blanc
Pre-Arrival Price $25.99
"Bourgogne Chardonnay is made from 25 year-old Meursault vines. It is barrel-fermented and aged in 20% new oak for 12 months. It displays a fine golden color and beautiful flower aromas. This balanced wine has an intense and firm taste backed by fruit notes."

Bobby Kacher​



2011 Xavier Monnot Monthelie Rouge
Pre-Arrival Price $45.99
"The vineyard for this wine is located at the foot of a slope on draining gravel soils. Monthélie rouge is an unctuous wine, filled with ripe red fruits. This is a beautiful expression of Pinot Noir."

Bobby Kacher​




2011 Xavier Monnot Monthelie Blanc "Les Duresses"
Pre-Arrival Price $45.99
"Monthélie “Les Duresses” is aged in 25% new oak for 12 months. This wine shows a gorgeous color with bright highlights. Its bouquet is elegant and delicate, with aromas of candied fruits. The taste is firm and structured."
Bobby Kacher

2011 Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes"
Pre-Arrival Price $99.99
"Meursault-Les Charmes is a 1er Cru is made from 1.25 hectares in one of the most well-known 1ers Crus areas. Two-third of the vines are 60 years old, the wine is aged in 40% new oak for 14 months. This 1er Cru is a delicate but firm wine showing woody and almond notes. Elegant and silky, it has a gorgeous bright color."

Bobby Kacher​



2010 Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes"
Pre-Arrival Price $99.99

2011 Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru "Le Limozin"
Pre-Arrival Price $59.99
Meursault “Le Limozin” comes from a 1 hectare vineyard that borders “Les Charmes” and “Les Poruzots”. Displaying delicate aromas of flowers and fruits, this wine has bright color and an ample mellow taste.

Bobby Kacher​



2011 Xavier Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatieres"
Pre-Arrival Price $99.99
In the very heart of Puligny is a one-hectare vineyard which produces the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Folatières”. 40% new barrels are used for the fermentation. This generous and opulent wine displays fine aromas of apricots and citrus fruits of bright golden color.

Bobby Kacher​



2010 Xavier Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatieres"
Pre-Arrival Price $89.99

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Casanova di Neri Brunelli-New Arrivals!

 
 
 On offer today are wines from whom we consider to be one of the greatest producers of Brunello....Casanova di Neri. The ultimate in balance between earth and fruit! We've received a small allocation of these age-worthy gems so if you're a fan of Brunello, don't miss out!

"Proprietor Giacomo Neri makes some of the richest, most textured Brunellos readers will come across. The house style favors a lush expression of fruit with a softness that makes the wines very appealing upon release. In recent years the wines have become more elegant, with less of the excessive heaviness that characterized prior vintages."
-The Wine Advocate
 
2007 Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
Sale Price $79.99
"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova saturates the palate with masses of super-ripe dark fruit, tar, licorice and new leather. The Tenuta Nuova is an especially full-bodied, seamless Sangiovese deeply influenced by the Mediterranean climate of this warm site in the south of Montalcino. Layers of fruit build to an effortless, resonant finish laced with considerable aromatic nuance. This is another terrific showing from Giacomo Neri and his talented team. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027."
-Rated 95+/100 by The Wine Advocate
 
2006 Casanova di Neri "Cerratalto" Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
Sale Price $219.99 750ML
"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto emerges from the glass with layers of beautifully delineated dark fruit, flowers, mint, licorice and violets. It possesses terrific richness and nuance in a full-bodied, structured style that captures the essence of this great vintage. Big, powerful tannins provide the backdrop for expressive, super-ripe aromas and flavors. The 2006 needs time to soften, but it is immensely promising. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026."
-Rated 95/100 by The Wine Advocate

2007 Casanova di Neri "Cerratalto" Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
Sale Price $232.99
"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is racier and more polished at this stage than the 2006. It boasts superb aromatics, silky tannins and extraordinary textural finesse. I imagine the 2007 will be immensely appealing upon release. Today it is stunning. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027."
-Rated 96/100 by The Wine Advocate