Winemaker Notes Located just below Bonnes-Mares, the 2020 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Baudes" displays a slightly more structured and muscular profile than a typical Chambolle, while retaining the signature elegance of the appellation. It opens with an intriguing nose of dark cherry, amarena sweetness, violets, and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, the warm and concentrated 2020 vintage delivers rich, succulent red-and-black fruit framed by a solid backbone of chalky minerality, well-integrated oak, and fine yet firm, grippy tannins. While it carries impressive power, velvety texture, and a long, spice-tinged finish, this is a serious and tightly wound Premier Cru that clearly benefits from cellaring to fully open up.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a generous Pinot Noir offering bright, intense color and a silky texture. It features aromas of cherry, woody, and fine spicy notes, leading into a rich, harmonious palate structured by fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and an elegant finish.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Marquis de Laguiche" Morgeot Blanc is a magnificent expression of both a warm, solar vintage and one of the village's historic estates. In the glass, it shows an admirable light golden color that boundaries on deep lemon. The nose is instantly aromatic and beautifully complex, offering a perfume of white flowers like hawthorn and jasmine tea, laced with candied lemon, fresh apricot, and a sophisticated touch of blond tobacco. On the palate, the signature rich, voluptuous texture of the 2020 vintage is on full display, delivering an explosive mouthfeel filled with flavors of ripe yellow fruits, pear, and a creamy, almond-brioche richness. Despite this opulent, bold weight, the wine remains remarkably focused and precise, driven by a powerful thread of natural, zesty acidity that prevents any sense of heaviness. It finishes with an exceptional length that leaves lingering notes of mineral grit, spice, and soft wood lactones, marking it as a beautifully balanced Premier Cru built to evolve gracefully over the next 10 to 15 years. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune Blanc is an elegant, 100% Chardonnay that incorporates declassified young-vine fruit from the renowned Clos des Mouches vineyard. Aged in French oak (10-15% new) for 12-14 months, it is a harmonious white Burgundy offering excellent freshness, delicate minerality, and a creamy texture. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge is a classic, fruit-driven expression of a warm, sunny vintage that brought excellent concentration and structure to Burgundy’s reds. Pouring a vibrant, intense ruby-purple hue, the wine opens with an expressive and welcoming nose defined by succulent red cherry, wild raspberry, and a delicate touch of undergrowth, violet, and soft licorice spice. On the palate, the influence of the 2020 growing season is instantly clear; it reveals a fleshy, juicy texture packed with ripe red berry fruits that carry notable depth. Balanced by a bright vein of natural acidity and framed by refined, ripe tannins, this Pinot Noir maintains a lovely lightness on its feet despite its structural core. It concludes with a medium-long, clean finish accented by a gentle touch of toasty wood and earth, offering a highly elegant and beautifully balanced introduction to the region that is drinking brilliantly now but can easily be cellared over the next three to five years. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais-Villages pours a brilliant raspberry hue and opens with a refined, lifted bouquet of red fruit syrup, crunchy wild strawberries, and delicate floral notes of violet and peony. Reflecting the cooler, classical nature of the 2021 vintage, it is light-to-medium-bodied and refreshingly vibrant on the palate, delivering a silky texture with supple, barely-there tannins and a bright streak of acidity. Juicy and inherently charming, its lively core of red berries and subtle blossom undertones lingers smoothly through a clean, refreshing finish that is best enjoyed with a light chill.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 1er Cru "Genevrières" Blanc is an exceptional expression of a warm, solar Burgundy vintage, showing off a bright, pale golden-yellow hue in the glass. The nose is remarkably expressive from the start, offering a classic "Genevrières" bouquet of ripe yellow orchard fruits, acacia blossoms, and orange peel, woven together with subtle hints of toasted brioche and vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine delivers the round, voluptuous texture characteristic of 2020, coating the mouth with layers of juicy peach, lemon curd, and a distinct, underlying hazelnut richness. Despite the heat of the growing season, a brilliant vein of citrusy acidity cuts through the opulence, maintaining immaculate balance and driving the wine into a long, mineral-flecked finish that lingers with a sophisticated touch of spice. This is a beautifully layered white Burgundy that is approachable now due to its generous fruit profile, but possesses the structure to evolve beautifully over the next decade. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Savigny-lès-Beaune "Clos des Godeaux" is a 100% Pinot Noir with a ruby hue. Winemaker notes highlight an elegant, feminine profile featuring aromas of red berries, spice, and roses. The palate delivers blackcurrant and raspberry flavors with silky, delicate tannins and a prolonged finish. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes A wine of great elegance! Intense deep ruby colour. Characteristic aromas of wild cherry combining with fine spice and a subtle note of musk. On the palate, the first impression is of silk. Refined tannins of great breed; lively notes. Lingering aftertaste with a myriad of sensations.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos showcases exceptional power, both in terms of its volume and intensity. While it may exhibit a shy character in its early years, it requires time, typica ly a minimum of 3 years, to fu ly unveil its true potential. Even after decades of aging, it continues to astonish with its remarkable freshness, making it a wine with an aging potential of up to twenty years. About Winery Burgundy - Appe lation: Chablis Grand Cru Dubbed as the golden gateway to Burgundy, the village of Chablis is a picturesque destination renowned for its prestigious wine. It is situated 20 km away from Auxerre. The vines of Grand Cru Les Clos, located on the right bank of the Serein river, were planted prior to 1267, they reveal a remarkable strength and breathtaking elegant wine. Within this terroir, several types of soil coexist, a l originating from the same Kimmeridgian terrain. The higher elevations feature stonier and more calcareous soils, while the lower parts have deeper and clayey compositions. The complex Kimmeridgian terroir contributes to the wine's powerful minerality. The vines are predominantly exposed to the west/southwest.

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes   About Winery Maxime Cheurlin took over the historic Domaine Georges Noëllat in Vosne-Romanée in 2010 at just 20 years old, rapidly becoming a rising star in Burgundy. He revitalized the small 5.5-hectare estate, producing elegant, low-extraction wines, including the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes, which showcases his signature delicate, aromatic style. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes the winemaking process emphasizes gentle handling, featuring hand-harvested fruit that is pressed without crushing and fermented with ambient yeasts in wood. To preserve the wine's "racy and refined" character, the estate utilized a combination of traditional barrels and larger foudres for aging, resulting in a Grand Cru that balances waxy citrus and floral aromas with a satiny, full-bodied palate.  About Winery Domaine Stéphane Magnien is a 4.5-hectare, family-run estate based in Morey-St-Denis, Burgundy, with fourth-generation winemaker Stéphane Magnien at the helm since 2008. The domaine produces expressive, high-quality, and nuanced wines across 12 appellations, featuring top Grand Crus like Clos Saint-Denis and Charmes-Chambertin, utilizing low-intervention, traditional techniques. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes This 2020 Corton-Charlemagne has been released under Thierry's négociant label. It's a rich and dense expression, offering notes of green apple, lemon zest, acacia blossom and just a hint of oyster shell. About Winery Thierry Pillot, a respected winemaker from the renowned Domaine Paul Pillot in Chassagne-Montrachet, established a small, high-acclaim négociant operation to produce his own Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. Focusing on terroir-driven, minimal-intervention whites from older vines (often on the cool Pernand side), his wines are known for exceptional minerality, elegance, and aging potential. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2020 Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a powerful and floral Pinot Noir that balances the ripeness of an exceptionally warm, early vintage with refined structural elegance. About Winery Founded in 1998, Domaine de la Vougeraie in Premeaux-Prissey is a modern Burgundy estate created by merging several Jean-Claude Boisset holdings, including Claudine Deschamps, Pierre Ponnelle, Louis Voilland, and L'Heritier-Guyot. Known for certified organic and biodynamic farming, it manages 37 hectares with seven Grand Crus. Their Chambolle-Musigny wines are produced from diverse plots, including Les Baudes and Argillières, noted for elegance and a mixture of village and premier cru grapes. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Domaine Arnaud Mortet, based in Gevrey-Chambertin, is the continuation of the celebrated Domaine Denis Mortet, founded in 1991 by Denis after inheriting vineyards from his father Charles. Denis quickly gained international acclaim for his concentrated, meticulous Pinot Noir wines, influenced by the legendary Henri Jayer. Following Denis’s passing in 2006, his son Arnaud took over, supported by his mother Laurence and sister Clémence, and gradually refined the estate’s style toward greater finesse, purity, and terroir transparency. Today, the domaine covers about 11 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, and other prestigious climats, and Arnaud Mortet is regarded as one of Burgundy’s leading winemakers, blending family tradition with modern precision to craft wines of elegance and longevity.

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2021 Domaine Buisson-Charles Corton Grand Cru is described by the estate as a "majestic" and expressive wine that harmonizes power with finesse. Winemaker Patrick Essa's approach to the 2021 vintage emphasizes freshness and a refined tannic framework, avoiding the "heavy" style often associated with later picking dates.  About Winery Domaine Buisson-Charles, established in 1919 in Meursault, Burgundy, is a4th-generation family estate renowned for producing high-quality, long-aging white wines. Now managed by Patrick Essa and Catherine Buisson, the 6-hectare estate focuses on low-yield, organic-style viticulture and precise, low-intervention winemaking to express unique, old-vine terroirs. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2021 Domaine Buisson-Charles Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Le Clos Sorbé" is described by the estate as an elegant, concentrated, and balanced wine that highlights the typicality of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits. Winemaker Patrick Essa notes that while the 2021 vintage faced challenging weather, the resulting wine achieved a beautiful purity and significant aging potential.  About Winery Domaine Buisson-Charles, established in 1919 in Meursault, Burgundy, is a4th-generation family estate renowned for producing high-quality, long-aging white wines. Now managed by Patrick Essa and Catherine Buisson, the 6-hectare estate focuses on low-yield, organic-style viticulture and precise, low-intervention winemaking to express unique, old-vine terroirs. 

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