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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.
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Domaine Ponsot, founded in 1872 in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, is a family-run estate celebrated for its pioneering role in estate bottling and its dedication to terroir-driven wines. William Ponsot established the domaine with parcels like Clos des Monts-Luisants and Clos de la Roche, and in 1932 his nephew Hippolyte became one of the first in Burgundy to bottle the entire harvest at the estate. The domaine has remained in family hands through successive generations, producing iconic Grand Crus such as Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes and Clos St. Denis Très Vieilles Vignes, as well as the rare Clos des Monts-Luisants Premier Cru Aligoté. Today, under the leadership of Rose-Marie Ponsot and winemaker Alexandre Abel, Domaine Ponsot continues to uphold its reputation for authenticity, organic viticulture, and traditional craftsmanship.
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The Gaunoux family’s winemaking heritage dates back to Henri Gaunoux, whose sons François and Michel established separate domaines in Meursault and Pommard. Domaine François Gaunoux, also known as Château Gaunoux, lies beside the family’s Clos de Tavaux vineyard and has remained family-owned for generations. François’s daughter Claudine now leads the estate, overseeing about 10 hectares of vines with a philosophy rooted in meticulous, hand-driven vineyard work—early pruning, late harvesting, and hand-picking grapes. Unlike most Burgundy producers, the domaine destems grapes of both colors and matures wines entirely in stainless steel rather than oak barrels, resulting in a pure, terroir-focused style. This approach, combined with the family’s deep roots in Côte de Beaune, has made Domaine François Gaunoux a respected yet quietly distinctive name in Burgundy winemaking.
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The Raquillet family has been making wine in Mercurey, Burgundy, for over 12 generations, with records tracing their presence back to the 1600s. In 1990, François Raquillet assumed control of the domaine from his father Jean, working alongside his wife Emmanuelle. Passionate about vineyard management, François invested in modern equipment and reduced yields to improve quality, while also introducing higher-grade oak barrels for his Premier Cru wines. The estate now spans about 14 hectares, including prized old-vine parcels in Mercurey’s top Premier Crus such as Vasées and Veleys. Since 2018, their daughter Jeanne has joined the domaine, ensuring continuity of tradition and a smooth generational transition. Known for their supple, fruit-driven style with fine tannins and polished oak integration, the wines of François Raquillet are celebrated for combining accessibility in youth with the ability to age gracefully, making the domaine a benchmark producer in the Côte Chalonnaise.
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Domaine Frédéric Esmonin traces its origins to the 1970s, when André Esmonin established the family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin after generations of selling fruit to major négociants. In 1988, his son Frédéric joined the domaine, and together they began bottling and marketing wines under their own label, marking a turning point in the family’s history. Frédéric also launched a négociant brand, Les Estournelles, while expanding vineyard holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru parcels such as Ruchottes-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Bonnes-Mares, and Chambertin itself, alongside Premier Cru sites like Lavaux St-Jacques and Estournelles St-Jacques. Today, the domaine spans about 4 hectares, producing wines aged traditionally in oak casks for 14–17 months, with careful use of new oak depending on vineyard status. Known for their purity, structure, and value relative to Burgundy’s elite terroirs, Frédéric Esmonin’s wines embody the family’s evolution from grape suppliers to respected independent producers in the Côte de Nuits.
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The Mugneret family established their domaine in 1933, when Jean Mugneret began bottling wines in Vosne-Romanée. His son Georges expanded the holdings, acquiring parcels in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyards, including Échezeaux, Ruchottes-Chambertin, and Clos Vougeot. After Georges’s death in 1988, his wife Jacqueline and their daughters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée took over, renaming the estate Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg to honor both Georges and Jacqueline’s family name. Over the years, the sisters have earned acclaim for their meticulous vineyard care and refined, elegant winemaking style, producing wines that balance purity, finesse, and longevity. Today, the domaine spans about 8 hectares and is celebrated worldwide as one of Burgundy’s finest family estates, embodying continuity, tradition, and the quiet strength of women in Burgundy winemaking.
Winemaker Notes
Krug 2011 presents a pale golden robe with fine, persistent bubbles, immediately revealing aromas of quince, candied citrus, and subtle dried fruits alongside delicate hints of brioche and toasted nuts. On the palate, it is both structured and refined, with a precise balance of Pinot Noir (53%), Meunier (25%), and Chardonnay (22%) that delivers layers of lemon zest, caramel apple, and chalky minerality. The cool vintage character shines through in its fresh acidity and remarkable tension, giving the wine a timeless elegance. The finish is long, complex, and vibrant, confirming its reputation as one of Krug’s most harmonious and age-worthy vintages.
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Krug Champagne is one of the most prestigious Champagne houses in the world, known for its commitment to quality and tradition. Krug was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a visionary who believed in creating the best Champagne every year, regardless of climate variations. He established the house in Reims, the heart of the Champagne region. Joseph Krug’s philosophy was to focus on the individuality of each plot and its wine, creating a library of reserve wines from different years to ensure consistency and excellence. Krug is credited with pioneering the concept of non-vintage Champagne, blending wines from multiple years to achieve a consistent and complex flavor profile.
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Krug 2011 presents a pale golden robe with fine, persistent bubbles, immediately revealing aromas of quince, candied citrus, and subtle dried fruits alongside delicate hints of brioche and toasted nuts. On the palate, it is both structured and refined, with a precise balance of Pinot Noir (53%), Meunier (25%), and Chardonnay (22%) that delivers layers of lemon zest, caramel apple, and chalky minerality. The cool vintage character shines through in its fresh acidity and remarkable tension, giving the wine a timeless elegance. The finish is long, complex, and vibrant, confirming its reputation as one of Krug’s most harmonious and age-worthy vintages.
About Winery
Krug Champagne is one of the most prestigious Champagne houses in the world, known for its commitment to quality and tradition. Krug was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a visionary who believed in creating the best Champagne every year, regardless of climate variations. He established the house in Reims, the heart of the Champagne region. Joseph Krug’s philosophy was to focus on the individuality of each plot and its wine, creating a library of reserve wines from different years to ensure consistency and excellence. Krug is credited with pioneering the concept of non-vintage Champagne, blending wines from multiple years to achieve a consistent and complex flavor profile.
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The 2011 Marius Delarche Corton Le Corton (Reserve/Vieilles Vignes) is a distinguished Grand Cru red crafted from 50+ year old vines that reflects the elegance of a classic Burgundy year through its refined red cherry, cranberry, and rose aromatics.
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Domaine Marius Delarche, established in the 1940s in Pernand-Vergelesses, is a family-run Burgundian estate known for producing, refined, and terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Corton hill. Currently managed by Étienne Delarche (who took over in 2005/2007), the 9-hectare domain specializes in high-quality Premier and Grand Cru wines, including the esteemed Le Corton.
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The 2011 Marius Delarche Corton Les Renardes (Reserve/Vieilles Vignes) is a robust Grand Cru Pinot Noir produced from estate vines planted in the 1950s on the iron-rich, stony soils of the Renardes climat. According to North Berkeley Imports, the wine presents a "brooding and layered" character with a complex bouquet of red and black berries, warm earth, licorice, and light smoke.
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Domaine Marius Delarche, established in the 1940s in Pernand-Vergelesses, is a family-run Burgundian estate known for producing, refined, and terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Corton hill. Currently managed by Étienne Delarche (who took over in 2005/2007), the 9-hectare domain specializes in high-quality Premier and Grand Cru wines, including the esteemed Le Corton.
