Winemaker Notes
The Dominus 2009 exemplifies the finest qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon from an ideal vintage. The nose, at once powerful yetrestrained, is dense and filled with pure dark berry fruit and hints of sandalwood. On the palate is a harmonious blend of fresh plumand focused minerality with tannins that are firm, round and elegant. Spherical in quality, this wine is complete from start to finish.A sublime vintage.
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The vineyards of Dominus Estate have connections to the original history of the Napa Valley as they date back to the mid 1850’s, or even earlier, when it was first cultivated. At the time, it was known as the Napanook vineyard.
In the late 1960s, while attending the University of California at Davis, Christian Moueix fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. Son of Jean-Pierre Moueix, the famed wine merchant and producer from Libourne, France, Moueix returned home in 1970 to manage the family vineyards, including Chateaux Petrus, La Fleur-Petrus, Trotanoy in Pomerol and Magdelaine in St. Emilion.
His love of Napa Valley lingered and in 1981, he discovered the historic Napanook vineyard, a 124-acre site west of Yountville that had been the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines of the 1940s and 1950s.
In 1982, Moueix entered into a partnership with Robin Lail and Marcia Smith, the daughters of John Daniels who owned the vineyard. In 1995, he became the sole owner of the estate and chose the name Dominus, or “Lord of the Estate” in Latin to underscore his longstanding commitment to stewardship of the land.
One of the most respected wine producers in the world, Christian Moueix is on a personal quest for perfection in grape growing and winemaking. It is a journey that began in Bordeaux and continues today at Dominus Estate.
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Domaine d’Auvenay, founded by Lalou Bize-Leroy in the late 1970s (some accounts cite 1979, others 1988), is one of Burgundy’s most enigmatic and prestigious estates. Situated in Saint-Romain, it reflects Bize-Leroy’s uncompromising philosophy of biodynamic viticulture, which she championed long before it became widely accepted. With tiny vineyard holdings and extremely limited production, Auvenay has earned cult status among collectors for its rare, terroir-driven wines that combine purity, intensity, and longevity. Often described as the “rebellious counterpart” to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, where Bize-Leroy once played a leading role, Domaine d’Auvenay embodies her personal vision of Burgundy: wines crafted with reverence for nature, precision, and individuality.
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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 Jean-Jacques Confuron is a family-run Burgundy estate based in Vosne-Romanée, founded in 1926 when Jean Confuron married Anne-Marie Bouchard of Premeaux, and later expanded under their son Jean-Jacques, who married Andrée Noëllat, linking the domaine to another prestigious Burgundian lineage. Over four generations, the estate has grown to about 8 hectares, producing 15 cuvées—almost entirely red wines—from celebrated appellations such as Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Chambolle-Musigny. Today, it is managed by Sophie Confuron and Alain Meunier, with their son Louis Meunier (married to Justine Clerget of Vougeot) representing the next generation, continuing the domaine’s tradition of crafting elegant, age-worthy wines with a philosophy of refinement and minimal intervention.
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Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron is a family-run Burgundy estate based in Vosne-Romanée, founded in 1926 when Jean Confuron married Anne-Marie Bouchard of Premeaux, and later expanded under their son Jean-Jacques, who married Andrée Noëllat, linking the domaine to another prestigious Burgundian lineage. Over four generations, the estate has grown to about 8 hectares, producing 15 cuvées—almost entirely red wines—from celebrated appellations such as Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Chambolle-Musigny. Today, it is managed by Sophie Confuron and Alain Meunier, with their son Louis Meunier (married to Justine Clerget of Vougeot) representing the next generation, continuing the domaine’s tradition of crafting elegant, age-worthy wines with a philosophy of refinement and minimal intervention.
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The 2016 Fèlsina Fontalloro is a highly-regarded Tuscan Sangiovese known for its deep ruby color and complex aromas. Winemakers note its rich, intense tones, including notes of aromatic herbs, tobacco, wet earth, black currant, and licorice. The palate is described as having good consistency with medium-smooth tannins, a rich structure, and an elegant finish
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Seña is a Bordeaux-style Chilean wine, considered an icon wine, and known for its complexity and ability to age. It is produced by the Chadwick family and was the first Chilean wine of its kind, created through a collaboration between Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick. The wine is characterized by its expressive and pure aromas, with notes of red and dark fruits, spices, and floral hints, alongside a fresh, juicy palate with fine tannins. Seña is crafted from grapes grown in the Aconcagua Valley, using a biodynamic approach that emphasizes harmony with nature.
Winemaker Notes
Rich and fine but closed, new wood and stoniness and blackberry sweet, cassis fruit; beautifully balanced wine with a superb concentration of core of fruit, a vital acidity and marked, but very refined, velvety textured tannins; long and energetic to taste, great complexity and thoroughbred feel, superb fruit presence, great fruit core length. This appears to have even more of everything than the fine 2009, above all terrific freshness, tenacity and persistence. A great Poyferré, the best since 1961? Great matter, but entirely without excess or asperity. Very complete! Long term class and splendor. 2024-40+
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With origins dating back to 1638, Léoville was the largest vineyard in the Médoc region at the time of the French Revolution. Léoville Poyferré springs from various divisions and successions in 1840. Its outstanding quality wines gained early recognition when it was ranked 2nd Growth in the 1855 classification. Château Léoville Poyferré was acquired in 1920 by the Cuvelier family. Château Léoville Poyferré was the Léoville that got left in the starting blocks in terms of reputation and in the quality of its wines. Léoville Poyferré has been owned by the Cuvelier family (who also own Château Le Crock) since 1921, yet it was not until the 1970s, when Didier Cuvelier took control at the château, that quality began to improve. In the last 20 years, Didier, with the assistance of Michel Rolland since 1995, has turned Léoville-Poyferré into one of StJulien's finest estates. Now up with the best of the St-Juliens but still selling at nonscary prices. Léoville Poyferré is classified as a 2ème Cru Classé
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Domaine Coche-Dury, based in Meursault, Burgundy, is one of the most revered producers of white Burgundy. The estate was founded in the 1920s by Léon Coche, who purchased vineyard plots and initially sold grapes to négociants while bottling a small amount himself. In 1964, his son Georges Coche took over his share of the vineyards, expanding holdings and strengthening the domaine. Georges’s son Jean-François Coche assumed control in 1973, and with his wife (whose surname, Dury, was added to the domaine’s name), he transformed Coche-Dury into a cult estate. Known for meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and precise winemaking, Jean-François elevated the domaine’s reputation to global acclaim, especially for its Chardonnay from Meursault, Corton-Charlemagne, and other Côte de Beaune sites. In 1999, the domaine suffered a notable setback when a helicopter crash damaged part of its Corton-Charlemagne vines, but it continued to thrive. Today, Jean-François’s son Raphaël Coche has joined the estate, ensuring continuity of its legendary style and status as one of Burgundy’s most sought-after producers.
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Domaine A. et P. de Villaine was founded in 1971 by Aubert de Villaine, co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and his American wife Pamela, who settled in Bouzeron in Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise. Seeking a more modest and personal project apart from DRC, they built the domaine around Bouzeron’s unique terroir, particularly championing the Aligoté grape. The estate began converting to organic farming in 1986 and achieved certification in 1997, reflecting Aubert’s commitment to sustainability. In 2000, Aubert’s nephew Pierre de Benoist took over management, continuing the tradition of producing elegant, terroir-driven wines that highlight Bouzeron’s distinct character.
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The 2010 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs displays a bright golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles, offering an aromatic bouquet of citrus fruits, white flowers, and subtle chalky minerality. Made exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay (90% Côte des Blancs, 10% Montagne de Reims), it delivers a palate that is both precise and layered, with flavors of lemon zest, quince, and green apple, evolving into almond, brioche, and smoky undertones. The cool vintage character imparts fresh acidity and remarkable tension, while extended ageing adds depth, creaminess, and complexity. The finish is long, elegant, and vibrant, confirming the 2010 as a distinctive vintage that balances freshness with richness, and one that will continue to evolve beautifully with time.
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Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the first established champagne house in the world, born from the ambition of Dom Ruinart’s true enlightened mind. His vision made him perceive before anyone else the potential of sparkling wines from the Champagne region. Each of Ruinart’s cuvées bears the distinctive signature of Chardonnay, the House’s emblematic grape variety. Elegance, refinement, purity, light and distinctive taste make Ruinart a timeless and modern icon.
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The 2010 A.F. Gros Richebourg Grand Cru is a highly acclaimed, classic Burgundy (Pinot Noir) offering intense aromas of red berries, plum, anise, and subtle oak, with a powerful, structured palate. Renowned for its freshness, velvety texture, and long, mineral-driven finish, this 2010 vintage is considered very, if not exceptionally, long-lived and impressive.
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Domaine A.F. Gros is a prestigious, family-run Burgundy estate founded in 1988 by Anne-Françoise Gros in Pommard, now managed by her children, Caroline and Mathias. Renowned for producing exceptional, elegant Pinot Noir, the winery owns a significant 0.59-hectare parcel in the esteemed Richebourg Grand Cru, making them a top-tier producer in the region.
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Domaine Méo-Camuzet is a renowned Burgundy estate based in Vosne-Romanée, with origins dating back to the early 17th century through the Méo family’s involvement in viticulture and cooperage. The domaine’s modern identity was shaped by Étienne Camuzet, a politician and winegrower who owned prime parcels such as Clos de Vougeot and entrusted vineyard work to sharecroppers, including the legendary Henri Jayer. In the mid-20th century, Jean Méo inherited the estate, and his son Jean-Nicolas Méo took over in 1985, transforming it into one of Burgundy’s most prestigious producers. Today, Domaine Méo-Camuzet is celebrated for its holdings in grand cru vineyards like Richebourg, Échezeaux, Corton, and Clos de Vougeot, producing Pinot Noirs that combine richness, structure, and elegance, making it a benchmark for Côte de Nuits wines.
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Domaine Méo-Camuzet is a renowned Burgundy estate based in Vosne-Romanée, with origins dating back to the early 17th century through the Méo family’s involvement in viticulture and cooperage. The domaine’s modern identity was shaped by Étienne Camuzet, a politician and winegrower who owned prime parcels such as Clos de Vougeot and entrusted vineyard work to sharecroppers, including the legendary Henri Jayer. In the mid-20th century, Jean Méo inherited the estate, and his son Jean-Nicolas Méo took over in 1985, transforming it into one of Burgundy’s most prestigious producers. Today, Domaine Méo-Camuzet is celebrated for its holdings in grand cru vineyards like Richebourg, Échezeaux, Corton, and Clos de Vougeot, producing Pinot Noirs that combine richness, structure, and elegance, making it a benchmark for Côte de Nuits wines.
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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 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.
Winemaker Notes
This superb 2010 expresses a delicate fruit, but very persistent. A perfectly worked wine, at once accessible and promotor. We are under the spell of superb velvety tannins. A very nice entry into before opening the great wine of Léoville!
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc region of France. Originally the other two Leovilles, Leoville Poyferre and Leoville Barton were part of the large estate. Today Leoville Las Cases comprises over 209 acres and has been run since 1950 by the Delon Family. Currently, the estate is run by the well-known Michel Delon.
The estate stretches from Chateau Beychevelle down to Chateau Latour, and the main estate is a picturesque, enclosed 100 acre vineyard depicted on the label. The winery is established as a Second Growth. vineyard.
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the 2010 vintage displays a fragrant bouquet of freshly cut flowers, spices, sweet red berries, and licorice, leading to a lithe finish that leaves a lasting impression. Expert reviewer Burghound highlights the wine’s "class and grace," noting an elegant, pure nose of black raspberry and cassis with medium-bodied flavors that are intensely mineral-driven and full of tension. International Wine Cellar further characterizes the palate as smooth and vibrant, showcasing flavors of strawberry, crushed stone, and white pepper with a firm, juicy finish.
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Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is a premier Burgundy producer with roots dating back to 1794. The house focuses on expressing terroir, holding over 60 hectares of vines. Their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Baudes" is a structured, long-aging Pinot Noir sourced from vines near Morey-Saint-Denis.
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The 2010 Domaine Michel Gros Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées is a powerful yet elegant Pinot Noir sourced from 30 to 40-year-old vines located on a stony, well-drained site adjacent to Richebourg.
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Domaine Michel Gros's Clos de Vougeot "Le Grand Maupertuis" is a, prestigious 0.2-hectare Grand Cru parcel located in the top section of the Clos near Grands Échezeaux. Acquired by Jean Gros in 1967 for his son Michel, the vines were replanted in 1987 after a severe frost. It is known for producing elegant, silky, and deeply structured Pinot Noir, with Pierre Gros taking over in 2019.
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The 2010 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées is a refined Chardonnay crafted from 50-year-old vines grown on the rocky, clay-limestone soils of a vineyard bordering Saint-Aubin. This vintage is characterized by a "buttery taste" balanced with refreshing fruity-floral tones, featuring a complex bouquet of peach, apricot, and white flowers.
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Founded in 1980 by 19-year-old Vincent Girardin, the son of a long-standing Santenay winemaking family, the winery quickly established itself in Meursault with high-quality Côte de Beaune wines. Known for adopting biodynamic practices and working with winemaker Eric Germain in the 2000s, it focused on pure, elegant, and low-intervention wines before being sold in 2012.
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74,000 bottles of Château Gazin 2011 and 47,000 bottles of the Hospitalet de Gazin second wine are composed of a blend of 90% merlot, 5% Caber 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A very careful selection allowed us to produce a very full-bodied wine that is rather meaty, tannic, raised for 15 months in (45%), with the rest in one wine barrels. The alcohol level of this vintage is 13.45°. The wine’s appearance is dark, brilliant bordeaux. 2011 features notes, with red and black berry aromas: sour cherry, blackberry and black currant, a slightly toasted smell, winy, peppery, with a hint of caramel. T silky, rather full, with a nice lingering effect, and a clearly tannic finish that doesn’t overpower and will soften with age.
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The Chateau Gazin vineyards cover 64.2 acres in a single lot, with 56.8 acres under vines, located on the renowned clay-gravel plateau of Pomerol. The estate can produce up to 100,000 bottles a year. A second AOC Pomerol wine "l’Hospitalet de Gazin", was created in 1986 in order to reserve the best of the harvest for Chateau Gazin.
The grapes are fermented in small cement vats. The wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels (50% new) according to the Bordeaux tradition: malolactic fermentation in casks, rackings to separate the fine wine from the lees, fining with egg whites and, if necessary, light filtration.
Winemaker Notes
A fine and elegant robe, with beautiful intense and dark garnet. The nose, powerful and harmonious, is pleasantly woody. Aerated, it reveals lightly toasted aromas, followed with hints of ripe fruits and liquorice. The palate is full and soft with tight tannins and a light sweetness. The after-taste is long and harmonious.
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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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Domaine Bachelet-Monnot was established in 2005 by brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet, who combined vineyard holdings from their father Jean-François and their uncle in Dezize-lès-Maranges, near Santenay. Their grandfather had earlier founded Domaine Bernard Bachelet et Fils in Chassagne-Montrachet, and Jean-François was instrumental in securing AOC status for Maranges. Starting with about 10 hectares, the brothers have since expanded to over 22 hectares, farming both family-owned and leased vineyards across appellations such as Maranges, Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet. Known for meticulous vineyard work and precise winemaking, Domaine Bachelet-Monnot quickly gained recognition for producing refined, terroir-driven wines that highlight Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune.
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The Rossignol family has deep winemaking roots in Burgundy, dating back to 1634 in the Côte de Beaune, where generations cultivated vineyards and produced wine for over two centuries. One notable modern branch is Domaine Nicolas Rossignol, founded in 1997 in Volnay by Nicolas Rossignol, a fifth-generation vintner who expanded the estate to about 16 hectares by 1998 and later consolidated it under the single label “Domaine Nicolas Rossignol” in 2011, covering 30 appellations across Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Another branch, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, was established in 1990 by brothers Nicolas and David Rossignol, combining the heritage of the Rossignol family of Volnay with the Trapet family of Gevrey-Chambertin, and is now renowned for its biodynamic practices across 13 hectares in the Côte de Nuits. Together, these domaines reflect the Rossignol family’s centuries-long tradition of Burgundy winemaking, blending heritage with modern innovation.
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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.
