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Domaine Matrot is one of Burgundy’s historic family estates, rooted in Meursault since 1835, and today run by sisters Adèle and Elsa Matrot. The domaine began with Joseph Matrot and his wife Marguerite Amoignon, who settled in Meursault in 1914 and expanded the vineyards. Successive generations modernized and grew the estate, with Pierre Matrot taking over in 1937 and his son Thierry leading vinification from 1983. Since 2000, the domaine has embraced organic practices, and under Adèle and Elsa, it continues to produce terroir-driven wines that reflect the purity and elegance of the Côte de Beaune.
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Established in 1879 by Pierre Arbinet, Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine has grown steadily over more than a century, passing through successive generations of the family. The estate expanded significantly under Bernard Dubreuil, and in 1991 his daughter Christine Gruère-Dubreuil took over, representing the fifth generation of winemakers. Over time, the domaine has developed into a 50-acre estate producing wines from 20 appellations, ranging from regional Bourgogne to Premier and Grand Crus such as Corton-Charlemagne, Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Volnay. Known for balancing tradition with modernity, the domaine emphasizes authenticity, terroir expression, and careful craftsmanship. In 2019, Christine’s daughter Clémentine joined, marking the arrival of the sixth generation, ensuring continuity of the family’s vision. Today, Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine is celebrated for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines that reflect the richness of the Côte de Beaune.
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The wine opens with pure aromas of peach, apricot, almond, and hazelnut, presenting a profile that is suave, subtle, and rich. While described as less immediately "generous" in its youth than other parcels like Les Referts, it is noted for having significantly more tension and grip, leading to a finish that is long, pure, and fairly dry.
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Established in 1985 in Pommard by Jean-Marc Boillot, this top-tier Burgundy domaine grew from inherited vineyards from the famed Sauzet and Boillot families. After leaving a winemaker role at Olivier Leflaive, Boillot developed a reputation for rich, high-quality white and red wines. Today, it is run by his children.
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Domaine Faiveley, founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley in Nuits-Saint-Georges, is one of Burgundy’s most historic family-owned estates, now led by the seventh generation, Erwan Faiveley. Over nearly two centuries, the domaine has expanded its holdings across prestigious appellations, acquiring iconic vineyards such as Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley—a rare grand cru monopole—and parcels in Clos Vougeot and other renowned crus. Each generation has contributed to its growth, with François Faiveley extending the estate’s reach in the late 20th century, and Erwan modernizing winemaking practices while preserving tradition. Today, Domaine Faiveley is celebrated for producing terroir-driven wines that balance authenticity with contemporary refinement, making it a cornerstone of Burgundy’s legacy.
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Domaine Geantet-Pansiot was founded in 1954 by Émile Geantet in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, and later expanded under his son Vincent, who took over in 1989. Vincent modernized the estate while preserving traditional methods, growing holdings to about 13 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Marsannay. Known for producing rich, approachable Pinot Noirs with supple fruit and polished tannins, the domaine has become a respected name in the Côte de Nuits. Today, Vincent’s son Arnaud represents the next generation, ensuring continuity of the family’s terroir-driven style while bringing fresh energy to the estate.
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"compact, serious, and built-to-age finale". The wine opens with a "ripe and vaguely exotic nose" of white and yellow peach, spice, and delicate acacia blossom, accented by prominent petrol aromas. On the palate, it exhibits moderately dense flavors with "focused power" and an underlying sense of tension, reflecting the superb quality of the 2005 vintage.
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Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard, based in Chassagne-Montrachet, is a premier Burgundian producer renowned for elegant white wines. Established by Jean-Noël Gagnard after inheriting vines in 1960, the estate has been run by his daughter, Caroline L'Estimé, since 1989. She transitioned the 12.5-hectare domaine to certified organic and biodynamic farming by 2014, focusing on low-intervention, terroir-driven Chardonnay.
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The aromatic profile as featuring candied black raspberry and cherry, layered with floral, carnal, and mineral notes. On the palate, the 2005 is formidably dense and "mouth-filling," characterized by a persistent sweetness balanced by significant "tannic chew" and secondary flavors of raw cocoa, woodsmoke, and tobacco.
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Founded in 1868 and based in Meursault, Domaine Jacques Prieur is a historic Burgundy estate with an extensive portfolio of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Renamed in 1956 after Jacques Prieur, a co-founder of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, the domaine was purchased in 1988 by the Labruyère family and partners.
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he aromatic profile features subdued but pure notes of stone fruits, grilled nuts, honey, and minerals, complemented by brighter hints of orange and spice. On the palate, the wine is described as fat, rich, and sweet with a d
About Winery
Established in 1985 in Pommard by Jean-Marc Boillot, this top-tier Burgundy domaine grew from inherited vineyards from the famed Sauzet and Boillot families. After leaving a winemaker role at Olivier Leflaive, Boillot developed a reputation for rich, high-quality white and red wines. Today, it is run by his children.
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The Tardy family established their domaine in 1945 when Victor Tardy, after working for Domaine Camuzet, was offered vineyards under a métayage agreement that included plots in Clos de Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Chaumes, and Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Boudots. His son Jean succeeded him in 1966, expanding the estate and strengthening ties with the Camuzet family, while in 1997 Jean’s son Guillaume returned after international winemaking experience and took full charge in 2003. Today, Domaine Jean Tardy et Fils farms just over 5–6 hectares, focusing on sustainable viticulture without chemicals, and produces expressive Côte de Nuits reds—including a prized parcel of 80-year-old vines in Échezeaux—renowned for their finesse, purity, and growing recognition in fine dining circles across Europe.
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From a Sonoma Coast vineyard, the 2005 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard reveals extremely uplifted aromatics displaying hints of wet stones, white currants, flowers, peaches, and subtle tropical fruits. Full-bodied, intense, and tightly-knit, it should drink well for 7-8 years. Kistler Vineyards, undeniably one of the world's finest winemaking estates, is run with passionate dedication to detail and quality by Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler. It is wines like these that keep an old critic like me inspired and energized.
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Kistler Vineyards is a small winery in the Russian River Valley specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Founded in 1978 on the notion that compelling wines of site can and should be made in California. Kistler has been working with their own heritage selection of Chardonnay since the mid-1980s and is known the world over as a single clone Chardonnay house. They plant one heritage selection of Chardonnay across fifteen vineyards, giving rise to eleven vineyard designate Chardonnays. Similarly, Kistler produces four Pinot Noirs; each of these wines is crafted from the two small-clustered, low-yielding clones that were imported from a Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, which they began propagating over 20 years ago. Geoff Labitzke, MW, is the National Director of Sales for Kistler Vineyards and will be our guide as we explore five distinct bottlings of Kistler’s highly sought-after wines.
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The wine as "wonderfully spicy" with a broad mix of floral notes, including violet and blue fruit, while highlighting its robust structure and exceptionally firm tannins that require significant aging. Jancis Robinson further notes a bright, energetic personality with "meaty, musky, and smoky".
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Maison Louis Latour, founded in 1797 in Aloxe-Corton, is a historic Burgundy négociant and producer known for its extensive Domaine, including a prestigious, traditional, and long-lived Grand Cru Clos Vougeot. The firm, still family-owned, specializes in Pinot Noir, producing a robust Clos Vougeot often characterized by notes of truffle and black fruits, maturing well for over 30 years.
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Maison Nicolas Potel was founded in 1997 in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Nicolas Potel following the death of his father, legendary winemaker Gérard Potel of Domaine de la Pousse d'Or. It quickly became a successful négociant firm focusing on high-quality, organic Burgundian wines. After selling the brand in 2004, Nicolas later established Domaine de Bellene.
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Maison Nicolas Potel was founded in 1997 in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Nicolas Potel following the death of his father, legendary winemaker Gérard Potel of Domaine de la Pousse d'Or. It quickly became a successful négociant firm focusing on high-quality, organic Burgundian wines. After selling the brand in 2004, Nicolas later established Domaine de Bellene.
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Founded in 1988 by Henri-Frédéric Roch (nephew of Lalou Bize-Leroy and co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti), Domaine Prieuré Roch is a prestigious Burgundy estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges. It is renowned for organic/biodynamic, minimal-intervention wines, featuring whole-cluster fermentation and no fining/filtering, producing highly aromatic, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.
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Domaine René et Louis Lequin is one of Burgundy’s oldest family-run estates, with roots in Santenay dating back to the early 1600s. The Lequin family began as farmers in 1604, purchased their first vineyard parcel “Les Clos Genet” in 1669, and gradually expanded holdings over centuries. In 1852, Louis-Isidore Lequin formally established the estate, building the family house and enlarging vineyard holdings with income from local silica mines. Today, Domaine Louis Lequin cultivates about 7 hectares across prestigious terroirs in the Côte d’Or—including Santenay, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Pommard, and Bâtard-Montrachet—continuing a tradition of authenticity and terroir-driven winemaking that spans more than four centuries.
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Bouchard Père et Fils, one of Burgundy’s oldest and most prestigious wine houses, was founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, originally a cloth merchant who soon turned to wine trading. His son Joseph began acquiring vineyards in 1746, and by 1785 the firm adopted the name “Bouchard Père et Fils.” Over the centuries, the domaine expanded to become one of Burgundy’s largest landholders, now owning about 130 hectares, including 12 hectares of Grand Cru and 74 hectares of Premier Cru. In 1820, the family purchased the historic Château de Beaune, whose underground cellars still serve as an exceptional aging site. After remaining in family hands for over 250 years, the estate was sold in 1995 to Joseph Henriot, who modernized operations, and in 2022 it became part of Artémis Domaines, the wine group of François Pinault. Today, Bouchard Père et Fils continues to balance tradition and innovation, producing highly regarded wines that showcase Burgundy’s finest terroirs.
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Bouchard Père et Fils, one of Burgundy’s oldest and most prestigious wine houses, was founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, originally a cloth merchant who soon turned to wine trading. His son Joseph began acquiring vineyards in 1746, and by 1785 the firm adopted the name “Bouchard Père et Fils.” Over the centuries, the domaine expanded to become one of Burgundy’s largest landholders, now owning about 130 hectares, including 12 hectares of Grand Cru and 74 hectares of Premier Cru. In 1820, the family purchased the historic Château de Beaune, whose underground cellars still serve as an exceptional aging site. After remaining in family hands for over 250 years, the estate was sold in 1995 to Joseph Henriot, who modernized operations, and in 2022 it became part of Artémis Domaines, the wine group of François Pinault. Today, Bouchard Père et Fils continues to balance tradition and innovation, producing highly regarded wines that showcase Burgundy’s finest terroirs.
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Very beautiful, deep, garnet-red colour. The nose is ripe and concentrated. After swirling in the glass, it becomes more complex with hints of very ripe – but not excessively so – red and black fruit. There are also liquorice nuances and a soupçon of clove. The wine starts out with a very soft mouth feel and immediately shows tremendous volume and depth in every respect, with flavours reminiscent of ripe fruit and cocoa beans. The long aftertaste features mocha and slightly bitter coffee nuances. Barrel ageing will undoubtedly bring out more of this wine’s greatness and confirm its place among the finest vintages of Château Haut-Brion. Elegant and complex, Château Haut-Brion red presents mineral aromas and a unique complexity. Its strength lays in the finish, which is surprisingly long. This aromatic persistence is due to its very noble origins.
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Château Haut-Brion's history spans five centuries, starting with Jean de Pontac's acquisition of the domain in 1521. He defined the estate's vineyards and built the château in 1549. The property was further developed by his descendants, and its wines gained renown among British aristocrats and authors, including Samuel Pepys, who wrote about them in 1663. Thomas Jefferson also visited and praised the estate's wines. In the 1930s, the property was acquired by the Dillon family, and is still managed by the Dillon family today.
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Dense and profound color. Nose still shut with scents of red berries and currants, morello. Long, full, potent on the palate, offering up aromas of morello, raspberry, strawberry,and liquorice. Nice mid-palate followed by a beautiful finish with neat and tight tannins. Great wine, very structured with a very good ageing potential.
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Second growth classified in 1855. With its terroir of big gravels located by the river Gironde, its classic and powerful style, Montrose is often called the Latour of Saint Estephe. Montrose needs time to express its incomparable delicacy. In the first decade, its fantastic potential is hidden behind a certain austerity. In the second decade, the wines open themselves. In the third decade, they explode, and the terroir expresses itself. In the hands of the family Charmolle from 1896 to 2006, it is now run by Martin and Olivier Bouygues.
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The Moreau family’s winemaking tradition in Chablis dates back to 1814, when Jean-Joseph Moreau, originally a barrel maker in Montbard, founded the wine merchant company J. Moreau et Fils. Over generations, the family acquired prestigious parcels, including the Clos des Hospices in Les Clos (purchased in 1904), which has always been vinified separately. In the 1970s, Christian Moreau returned to Chablis after living in Canada, joining his father Guy in the family business. The merchant side of J. Moreau et Fils was eventually sold to the Canadian group Hiram Walker in 1985, but Christian and his descendants continued the domaine side of the estate. In 2002, Christian Moreau and his son Fabien established Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils, focusing entirely on estate-grown wines. Today, the domaine farms about 12 hectares, including holdings in Chablis Grand Cru vineyards such as Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudésir, and Blanchot, and is recognized for producing terroir-driven Chablis that balance tradition with modern precision.
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The 2006 winegrowing year was marked by striking contrasts in climate, starting with a particularly cold spring, followed by a prolonged period of hot, dry weather that lasted until the end of August. When the harvest began on 7 September, in brilliant sunshine, the vines were impeccably healthy, revealing the exceptional generosity and balance of the grapes. This vintage aromatic wine promises a remarkable aromatic richness, capturing the unique essence of the year.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
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Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 reveals a soft, warm and reassuring sweet bouquet, rich in subtle nuances. The palate of Dom Pérignon 2006 is full bodied, both restrained and tender, developing into a thick texture that gradually becomes firmer.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
Winemaker Notes
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 reveals a soft, warm and reassuring sweet bouquet, rich in subtle nuances. The palate of Dom Pérignon 2006 is full bodied, both restrained and tender, developing into a thick texture that gradually becomes firmer.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
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Domaine Leroy, located in Auxey-Duresses in Burgundy, was born out of the négociant business Maison Leroy, founded in 1868 by François Leroy; his grandson Henri expanded the family’s influence by acquiring shares in Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in 1942, cementing a long association with one of Burgundy’s most legendary estates. In 1971, Henri’s daughter Lalou Bize-Leroy took over management, bringing her uncompromising standards and extraordinary palate to the forefront. She later purchased the estates of Charles Noëllat and Philippe Rémy, establishing Domaine Leroy in 1988 and immediately converting all vineyards to biodynamic farming, a pioneering move at the time. Today, Domaine Leroy spans about 23 hectares, mostly Premier and Grand Cru sites, and is renowned worldwide for producing some of the rarest, most sought-after, and expensive Pinot Noir wines in Burgundy, consistently celebrated for their purity, intensity, and longevity.
