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Les Cortis Les Cortis, 'Naxide' 2019 (750ml)

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Les Cortis, 'Naxide' 2019 (750ml)

This small estate owned by Isabelle and Jérémy Decoster Coiffier in Bugey, is doing it right. Working organically, avoiding inputs, except minimalist sulfur (when needed), they produce very pure and fresh wines. >>>

Agnès & René Mosse Agnès & René Mosse, La Joute 2019 (750ml)

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Agnès & René Mosse, La Joute 2019 (750ml)

One of of our favorite producers working in Loire, Mosse makes a Chenin worthy of attention. Notes of raw honey and green apple combine together with a palette cleansing weight. We'll drink this any time.

Raveneau, Chablis Premier Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' 2018 (750ml)

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Raveneau, Chablis Premier Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' 2018 (750ml)

The most sublime and the most celebrated estate of Chablis, the wines of Domaine Raveneau are a rare find—exceptional because the vineyard holdings are almost entirely made of 'grand cru' and 'premier cru' fruit >>>

Domaine des Malandes, Chablis 'Envers de Valmur' 2019 (750ml)

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Domaine des Malandes, Chablis 'Envers de Valmur' 2019 (750ml)

Though it may only be a village-level Chablis, this is just down the slope from the Grand Cru site Valmur. Kimmeridgian goodness from 50+ year-old vines, all hand harvested!

Jean Michel Gaunoux, Bourgogne Blanc 2017 (750ml)

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Jean Michel Gaunoux, Bourgogne Blanc 2017 (750ml)

Taken over in 1978, the Gaunoux family estate covers an area of 6 hectares in the municipalities of Puligny, Meursault, Volnay and Pommard. In order to respect the terroirs >>>

Sandhi Sandhi, 'Bentrock' Chardonnay, 2018 (750ml)

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Sandhi, 'Bentrock' Chardonnay, 2018 (750ml)

Sandhi is doing all the right things in Santa Barbara with Chardonnay. The Bentrock is intense with some real power behind it, while remaining fresh. >>>

Montbourgeau Montbourgeau, 'L'Etoile', 2017 (750ml)

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Montbourgeau, 'L'Etoile', 2017 (750ml)

A blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin from the Jura. This wine is filled with hazelnuts and golden russet apples, and is the perfect pairing for comte.

Domaine Sylvain, Langoureau St Aubin 1er Cru 'Les Frionnes' 2018 (750ml)

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Domaine Sylvain, Langoureau St Aubin 1er Cru 'Les Frionnes' 2018 (750ml)

This chardonnay delivers, behind an elegant bright golden color, powerful aromas of roasted coffee and hazelnut. On the palate, it is dense, round, very fine and of remarkable length. >>>

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A fruity and elegant wine in its youth, with a nice but never dominant acidity. Notes of hazelnut and honey develop after two to three years.

Joseph Dorbon, Arbois Blanc Vieilles Vignes 'Cuvee des Moyne', 2014 (750ml)

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Joseph Dorbon, Arbois Blanc Vieilles Vignes 'Cuvee des Moyne', 2014 (750ml)

From a single parcel of 40- to 70-year-old vines, this is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Savagnin. The grapes are cofermented, and the wine spends 30 to 36 months sous voile. Dense and resinous with the strong acidity to carry that weight.

Vignai da Duline, Chardonnay Ronco Pitotti 2015 (750ml)

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Vignai da Duline, Chardonnay Ronco Pitotti 2015 (750ml)

In the late 1990s Lorenzo Mocchiutti and wife Federica Magrini inherited a few hectares of vines from Lorenzo’s grandfather. >>>

Maître de Chai Maitre de Chai, Chardonnay 'Rorick' 2019 (750ml)

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Maitre de Chai, Chardonnay 'Rorick' 2019 (750ml)

As with many younger growers MDC does not own vineyards, but Alex and Marty do have close relationships with all the growers they work with and in some cases they do the work themselves. Case in point: the Herron vineyard in the Sonoma Mountain AVA >>>

Arnot-Roberts Arnot-Roberts, 'Trout Gulch' Vineyard Chardonnay, , 2019 (750ml)

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Arnot-Roberts, 'Trout Gulch' Vineyard Chardonnay, , 2019 (750ml)

Planted in 1980 just 4 miles from the Pacific ocean. The Trout Gulch Chardonnay is always a treat in the hands of Arnot-Roberts, the california dynamic duo. Mineral driven and a beautiful salinity on the palate.

Kracher Kracher, Burgenland Auslese Cuvée, 2017 (375ml)

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Kracher, Burgenland Auslese Cuvée, 2017 (375ml)

The wines from the Weinlaubenhof have long been in a class of their own. Practically no other sweet wines have reached such a high level of recognition worldwide and only a few have come close to the high ratings Kracher wines continuously receive. >>>

Bleecker Bleecker, Chardonnay, 2018 (750ml)

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Bleecker, Chardonnay, 2018 (750ml)

Nice fresh California Chardonnay with a hint of buttery goodness. A party popper for sure. Notes of apple and pineapple with a bright freshness.

Rogue Vine Rogue Vine, Grand Itata Blanco, 2019 (750ml)

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Rogue Vine, Grand Itata Blanco, 2019 (750ml)

Even in South America, there are tiny growers that are so unlike the giant, industrial wines that we often see from down south. Enterprising importers are starting to discover them, and we are working with them to bring them to you. >>>