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Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils, based in Chassagne-Montrachet, traces its roots back to 1809 when Auguste Moreau built a cellar near the Champs Gain vineyard, laying the foundation for the family’s winemaking legacy. Over the decades, Marcel Moreau expanded the vineyard holdings in the 1930s, and Bernard Moreau took over in the early 1960s, officially giving the estate his name in 1977. Since the 1990s, Bernard has worked alongside his sons Alexandre and Benoît, adopting organic and biodynamic practices to highlight terroir expression. The domaine now covers about 15 hectares, with 12 devoted to Chardonnay and 3 to Pinot Noir, producing wines from prestigious appellations including Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru. In 2021, the estate was divided between Alexandre, who retained the winery and cellars, and Benoît, who established his own domaine with 4.2 hectares of vines. Today, Bernard Moreau’s Chevalier-Montrachet stands as one of the estate’s most emblematic wines, celebrated for its precision, minerality, and aging potential.
Winemaker Notes (WE | 95)
Veuve Clicquot Rich Rosé flows with a vibrant, deep pink hue and a lively, playful effervescence. The nose is incredibly expressive and fruit-forward, bursting with intense aromas of ripe red berries, including wild strawberries, redcurrants, and cherries, accented by exotic undertones of pomegranate and a touch of warm spice. Crafted with a high dosage explicitly to be served over ice, the palate is luscious, sweet, and remarkably full-bodied, yielding rich flavors of jammy dark fruits and sweet red plums. The high proportion of Pinot Noir provides a solid backbone, ensuring that the heavy sweetness is uplifted by a crisp, cleansing acidity that culminates in a smooth, intensely fruity finish—making it the perfect canvas for creative mixology garnishes like ginger, pineapple, or lime.
About Winery
Veuve Clicquot, now one of the largest Champagne Houses, was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot under the label "Clicquot". After establishing the brand throughout Europe, Russia and the United States, Philippe was joined by his son, François Clicquot, at the head of the House in 1798. Seven years later, following his untimely death, François’ young widow, Barbe Ponsardin, took over the family business at just 27 years old. The House would subsequently be renamed in her honor: ‘Veuve Clicquot’ means ‘The Widow Clicquot.’
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The Glantenay family established their domaine in Volnay in 1893, laying the foundation for what would become Domaine Georges Glantenay. Over successive generations, the estate expanded its vineyard holdings, including parcels in Volnay, Pommard, Chambolle-Musigny, Monthélie, and Meursault, with some Chambolle vines inherited from the siblings’ grandmother. Georges Glantenay carried the domaine forward before passing it to his son Pierre, who managed the estate until 2013. That year, Pierre’s children, Guillaume and Sarah, representing the fifth generation, assumed leadership—Guillaume overseeing winemaking and Sarah managing operations. Today, the domaine spans about 10 hectares, farmed with lutte raisonnée practices that avoid pesticides and herbicides, emphasizing sustainability and respect for terroir. Their wines, crafted with careful hand-harvesting, sorting, and gentle maceration, are known for finesse, purity, and balance, reflecting both the family’s heritage and a modern commitment to environmentally conscious viticulture.
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2017 | V 93
It features notes of red fruit, raspberry, and licorice, offering a soft, polished texture with good, refreshing acidity. It is a strong, medium-bodied option from the 2017 vintage
2018 | JD 93
Deep garnet-purple with a bouquet of blueberries, cooked plums, forest floor, balsamic, and crushed rocks.
2019 | V 94
Complex and rich, featuring black fruits, smoke, and fine tannins.
2020 | V 94
The 2020 vintage (a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec) shows intense, dark ruby color with notes of baked blackberries, plum preserves, truffles, and iron ore. It is characterized as a "savory and classic" Pomerol with fine, structural tannins and a long, energetic finish.
2021 | V 93
Savory, classic, and elegant, with a delicate nature typical of the 2021, according to analysis.
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Clos René is an established Pomerol estate with roots tracing back to the mid-18th century, known as "Reney" at its inception. The estate is co-owned by the Garde and Lasserre families, with Jean-Marie Garde managing operations. The winery is particularly notable for its relatively late adoption of bottling wines at the estate, a practice that was common among Pomerol producers until the late 1970s.
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The 2012 Fisher Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by its opaque purple color, rich aromas of blackberry liqueur, licorice, and truffle, with hints of charcoal and camphor. Winemakers note its impressive concentration, multilayered complexity, and full-bodied structure, with a long, smooth finish. The wine is described as balanced, voluptuous, and seamless, with the oak integration being a particular highlight.
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Founded in 1973 by Fred and Juelle Fisher, the winery is nestled at the 1500-foot elevation on the western face of the Mayacamas Mountains between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys and home to their Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Whitney's Vineyard Chardonnay. Their Coach Insignia Cabernet, Lamb Vineyard Cabernet and RCF Vineyard Merlot come from their estate on the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. It is from these two sites that the winery strives to fulfill their mission of producing world class Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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The 2019 Benoit Chevallier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots is an intense, dark-colored wine featuring complex aromas of dark berries, violets, liquorice, and hints of mint. It is described as powerful and structured, yet balanced by velvety, silky tannins and a fine, persistent mineral finish.
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Domaine Benoît Chevallier is an acclaimed, young Burgundy estate in Vosne-Romanée, established in 2019 by 4th-generation winemaker Benoît Chevallier, formerly an IT engineer. Operating 4 hectares of family vineyards, the winery focuses on organic, hands-on viticulture, producing elegant, structured Pinot Noir with minimal, precise cellar intervention.
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Domaine Billard-Gonnet is a family estate in Pommard, Burgundy, with roots stretching back several generations, known for producing classic Pinot Noir wines that reflect the character of the Côte de Beaune. The domaine was established in the mid-20th century and expanded under successive generations of the Billard and Gonnet families, who merged their vineyard holdings to create a unified estate. Today, the domaine cultivates parcels across Pommard, Volnay, and Beaune, with a focus on traditional viticulture and careful cellar practices that emphasize terroir expression. Their wines, particularly from Pommard’s prestigious crus, are admired for their structure, depth, and aging potential, making Domaine Billard-Gonnet a respected name among Burgundy producers.
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Domaine Dugat-Py, rooted in Gevrey-Chambertin since the early 17th century, is a family estate now led by Bernard Dugat and his son Loïc, representing the 12th and 13th generations of vignerons.
The Dugat family’s winemaking history began in 1645, with continuous cultivation in Gevrey-Chambertin for centuries. The modern domaine was formally established in 1923, when Fernand Dugat married Jeanne Bolnot, uniting two winegrowing families. Bernard Dugat made his first vinification and vineyard purchase in 1975, marking the start of a new era. In 1994, the estate became known as Domaine Dugat-Py, and Loïc Dugat joined in 1996, ushering in a stylistic evolution toward balance and finesse. The domaine converted to organic farming in 1999 and achieved full certification in 2003, working with old vines across about 10–15 hectares. Known for powerful, age-worthy wines with deep color and structure, Dugat-Py has become one of Burgundy’s most respected names, combining centuries of tradition with modern, detail-focused viticulture under Loïc’s leadership.
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Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot (CLF) is a respected Burgundy producer based in Flagey-Échezeaux, at the bottom of the Côte de Nuits, with a history rooted in the intermingling of several, long-standing Burgundian wine dynasties. Known for high-quality, old-vine parcels, the domaine gained significant modern prestige after hiring winemaker Thomas Colladot in 2010.
Winemaker Notes
"The color is an elegant golden straw yellow with amber highlights. Its aromas are radiant, revealing bright yellow-fleshed fruits (apple, pear, yellow peach), honey, floral nuances (lime blossom) and elegant blond notes (brioche and fresh nuts). The palate is seductive, richly flavorful and smooth combining generosity and subtlety, fullness and vigor, followed by a delicately fresh crispiness (fruit with seeds), to reveal the magical balance of Champagne."
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Moët & Chandon, based in the so-called "Champagne capital" of Épernay, is easily the most famous house in the Champagne region. It is one of the largest too, comprising 1150 hectares (2850 acres) of estate vineyards plus more from growers, 28km (17 miles) of cellars and a production capacity of 60 million bottles a year.
The house was founded by Claude Moët in 1743. However, his grandson, Jean-Remy Moët, is credited with having brought Champagne to a wider audience and, by the 19th Century, the house was recognized both domestically and internationally.
In the 1970s and '80s, Moët & Chandon expanded its empire beyond Champagne, partnering first with Cognac house Hennessy and then with fashion giant Louis Vuitton, forming the well-known luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy –often referred to simply as LVMH.
Today, the group owns several other famous wine brands, including Krug and Veuve Clicquot in Champagne, Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, and Cloudy Bay in New Zealand and Cape Mentelle in Western Australia.
Moët's house style is fresh and fruit-forward, and the non-vintage Brut is dominated by Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay. Grapes are drawn from 800 different parcels from 230 of the villages in Champagne.
This wide range of terroirs to draw from means that blenders have more control over the finished wine, and despite the massive output every year, Moët's wines are remarkably consistent. The majority of processes in the winery are controlled by machine – unsurprising given the scale of production.
Moët & Chandon's range is straightforward, comprising of non vintage brut, rosé and demi sec, as well as vintage brut and rosé offerings. Their prestige cuvée is the iconic Dom Pérignon, although over time this has come to be seen as a separate entity, in much the same spirit as Napa Valley icon Opus One.
The house has expanded far outside of Champagne, and is currently making sparkling wines in California, Argentina, Brazil and Australia under the Chandon label. Most recently, Moët & Chandon has acquired vineyards in India and China, where they are also finding new markets.
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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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Domaine Arnaud Ente’s history is rooted in family ties and chance opportunities: born in 1966 in the Côte de Beaune to a family originally from northern France, Arnaud was introduced to winemaking when his father married into the Puligny-Montrachet vintner family of Camille David. After initially pursuing science and physiotherapy, Arnaud shifted to viticulture following his military service and marriage in 1991 to Marie-Odile Thévenot, daughter of a Meursault vigneron. In 1990, he accepted his father-in-law’s offer of 3.5 hectares of vineyards, establishing his domaine in Meursault. His early wines in the 1990s were known for opulence and late picking, but since the 2000s he has become renowned for earlier harvests that emphasize acidity, minerality, and precision. Today, Domaine Arnaud Ente is considered one of Burgundy’s most elite small producers, with his son Pierre now joining the estate to oversee red wine production.
