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B215 DOMAINE DE CHASSORNEY (AURELIEN VERDET) SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE LES GOLLARDES 2022 750ml
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A799 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF CHARDONNAY 2020 750ml
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A798 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF FEEL GOOD SAVAGNIN SKIN CONTACT 2020 750ml
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From the lieu-dit Les Gollardes, located in the northwest part of the appellation. Frédéric Cossard took over this plot from a friend and has been managing it since 2007. The vineyard area is a mere 0.43 hectares, with an average vine age of over 60 years. Aurélien Verdet completed the harvest of Pinot Noir in this lieu-dit in 2022. It was the latest harvest for red wines.
This cuvée is particularly notable for its differences from Frédéric Cossard's style, being thicker and juicy. The wine is elegant, and like Saint Romain Sous Roche and Volnay, it also benefits from long-term aging potential. The wine undergoes 100% whole-cluster fermentation with semi-carbonic maceration in a stainless steel tank. The aging process is conducted in traditional old pièces (228-liter barrels), resulting in a flawless, classic Burgundy.
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Jean-François Ganevat, a friend of Frédéric's from Jura, helped him find a source of high-quality grapes. Frédéric Cossard treated those healthy grapes using his manner and produced vivid wines.
Jura Chardonnay from 50-year-old vines with extremely low yields. It is fermented by wild yeasts, aged in used barrels for one year, and then in stainless tanks for several months. The wine features very rich fruit flavors with mineral notes.
While Chardonnay is famous in Burgundy, and Savagnin is renowned in Jura, Chardonnay actually occupies half of Jura's vineyard area, making it the most important grape variety there. It is characterized by a flavor profile distinct from that of Burgundy.
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Jean-François Ganevat, a friend of Frédéric's from Jura, helped him find a source of high-quality grapes. Frédéric Cossard treated those healthy grapes using his manner and produced vivid wines. "Feel Good" is made from Savagnin. The label cannot include "Savagnin" if the wine was vinified outside of Jura, even if it is classified as Vin de France. Therefore, Frédéric named the wine "Feel Good", using the initials F for Fred and G for Ganevat. The wine is made from grapes from vines over 50 years old. It undergoes carbonic maceration using special tank equipment for nine months.
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A801 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF FEEL GOOD SAVAGNIN 2020 750ml
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A809 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF RAFLING 2020 750ml
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B213 DOMAINE DE CHASSORNEY (AURELIEN VERDET) SAINT ROMAIN ROUGE SOUS ROCHE 2022 750ml
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Jean-François Ganevat, a friend of Frédéric's from Jura, helped him find a source of high-quality grapes. Frédéric Cossard treated those healthy grapes using his manner and produced vivid wines. "Feel Good" is made from Savagnin. The label cannot include "Savagnin" if the wine was vinified outside of Jura, even if it is classified as Vin de France. Therefore, Frédéric named the wine "Feel Good", using the initials F for Fred and G for Ganevat. The wine is made from grapes from vines over 50 years old, fermented with wild yeasts, and aged in used barrels or qvevris for nearly a year. This version is aged in barrels.
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Grapes were sourced from 25 years biodynamic vineyards in Alsace. Aged in egg tank. (*Back label says the origin of grape is Jura, but it must be Alsace)
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Frédéric Cossard established Domaine de Chassorney in 1996 and spent 15 years perfecting this 1.4-hectare vineyard, gradually increasing its precision and cultivating it into one of the finest in Burgundy. After a three-year transition period, Aurélien Verdet took over the vineyard in 2022. The old vines, with an average age of over 70 years, produce wines that are like pure essences.
The difference from Frédéric Cossard is that the aging process, which was previously done in egg tanks and qvevris (2018 - 2021), has been switched back to barrels (old barrels), a method that Cossard also used until 2017. Given that Aurélien Verdet is known for crafting restrained and elegant wines, it seems that the merits of Sous Roche are being more directly highlighted as an authentic Burgundy wine. What is clear is the wine's potential for long-term aging.
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4949 NICOLAS JOLY CLOS DE LA COULEE DE SERRANT MONOPOLE 2015 750ml
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4946 NICOLAS JOLY SAVENNIERES ROCHE AUX MOINES CLOS DE LA BERGERIE 2015 750ml
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4943 NICOLAS JOLY SAVENNIERES LES VIEUX CLOS 2015 750ml
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Coulée de Serrant is the finest biodynamic vineyards in the world which has fascinated many great wine producers and wine connoisseurs. Coulée de Serrant is "Monopole AOC" that is able to find only few cases for example Romanee Conti and Chateau Grillet. This unique vineyard produces unique wine which is made from 100% Chenin Blanc with botrytis.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Clos de la Bergerie inherits same style of Coulee de Serrant as well as Vieux Clos. Contains Botrytis too. Clos de la Bergerie is the richest among three cuvees with honey-like stickiness. Gras coats your mouth, seductively sweet, and long finish. This is the wine for pleasure.
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[Mature Bottles Release]
Les Vieux Clos inherits same style of Coulee de Serrant as well as Clos de la Bergerie. Contains Botrytis too. However Vieux Clos is not merely an entry level of Nicolas Joly's wine. Every three cuvees have different characters and size, yet same concentration. Les Vieux Clos has slightly larger-meshed texture than Coulee and its easier to match wide range of cuisines.
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A732 CHANTEREVES NUITS SAINT GEORGES 1ER CRU LES DAMODES 2018 750ml
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A203 CHANTEREVES NUITS SAINT GEORGES 1ER CRU LES DAMODES 2017 750ml
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4810 CHANTEREVES NUITS SAINT GEORGES 1ER CRU LES DAMODES 2016 750ml
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Pinot Noirs from Damodes is one of the prominent 1er crus of Nuits Saint Georges. Situated at the border of Vosne-Romanée and diagonally adjacent to Vosne-Romanée 1er cru les Malconsorts. Floral bouquet with cassis notes. Beautiful texture with velvety tannins. Energetic and elegant at the same time. Offers immediate pleasure but even better to hold.(Chanterêves)
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Pinot Noirs from Damodes is one of the prominent 1er crus of Nuits Saint Georges. Situated at the border of Vosne-Romanée and diagonally adjacent to Vosne-Romanée 1er cru les Malconsorts. Floral bouquet with cassis notes. Beautiful texture with velvety tannins. Energetic and elegant at the same time.(Chanterêves)
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Pinot Noirs from Damodes is one of the prominent 1er crus of Nuits Saint Georges. Situated at the border of Vosne-Romanée and diagonally adjacent to Vosne-Romanée 1er cru les Malconsorts. Floral bouquet with cassis notes. Beautiful texture with velvety tannins. Energetic and elegant at the same time.(Chanterêves)
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B234 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF SUPER PINK 100% CINSAULT ROSE (2022) 750ml
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B235 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF CUVEE C CARIGNAN 2022 750ml
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B232 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF VERSION SUD GRENACHE 2022 750ml
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This is also different from the Super Pink of previous years. This must be the character of the 2022 vintage! The color is pale, but it's so dense that you can feel the viscosity. It has a pleasant bitterness like pink grapefruit, and also a flavor like peach. The sweetness of ripe fruit, which becomes especially noticeable in the latter half, blends together into a feeling of bliss, like a tropical cocktail. In the South of France, the Cinsault grape variety is often used for rosé wine, but this is the first time we've had a Cinsault like this.
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Frédéric Cossard has a new wine called Cuvée C, made from 100% Carignan. Southern French wines are often made by blending grapes with distinct personalities, such as Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah. However, leave it to Frédéric Cossard, originally from Burgundy, to create an incredibly delicious wine with 100% Carignan! It's juicy, smooth, and you can even sense a delicate touch. It's such a vibrant wine. In 2022, which saw record-breaking drought and heat waves, the grapes suffered from extreme water shortage until just before the harvest. However, rain fell right before the harvest, revitalizing the grapes and leading to a very successful harvest.
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The label has changed, and the Version Sud has emerged with a completely different taste than last year. In 2022, which saw record drought and intense heat, the grapes suffered from extreme water shortage until right before harvest. The juice was concentrated, resulting in a powerful wine. However, this smoothness enhances its drinkability, and there is no trace of the dullness often found in ordinary Southern French wines.
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B238 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF PET NAT BAIN DE BULLES GUY WURTZ 2022 750ml
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B035 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF PET NAT BAIN DE BULLES ARTEMUS KA (2021) 750ml
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B034 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF PET NAT LA CHASSORNADE (2021) 750ml
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Bain de Bulles Guy Wurtz (= Bath of bubbles, Gewurztraminer). It's advertised as a Pet Nat, but currently has no bubbles. Maybe just a slight tingle on the tongue. To be clear, this is not a sparkling wine at this time. However, whether it has bubbles or not doesn't really matter, the richness of the juice and the acidity are superb. We thought it might be low alcohol, but it's a proper 12.5%. We didn't feel the alcohol at all. The grapes are Gewurztraminer from Alsace. This is delicious.
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Bain de Bulles (= Bath of bubbles). This sparkling wine is made from Muscat grapes in Alsace and has a rich fruitiness paired with vibrant acidity. Chilling it close to 0 degrees makes it very refreshing! Although it is not recommended for those who have been educated to consider V.A. (volatile acid) in wine as a defect, there is a dedicated fan base for wines where V.A. is expressed in a moderate and exquisite manner, positively enhancing the wine.
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[Lot 2021]
This Pet-Nat is made from old vines of Aligote in Puligny-Montrachet. It has a crisp, lemony flavor with refreshing bubbles. By the way, "Chassornade" is a word coined by Frédéric Cossard, combining "Chassorney" and "Lemonade". Yes, he wanted to make a Pet-Nat that tastes like lemonade! It's cloudy because it was released without disgorgement.
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A820 FREDERIC COSSARD VdF PET NAT LA CHASSORNADE (2020) 750ml
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A787 FREDERIC COSSARD BOURGOGNE BLANC BIGOTES 2020 750ml
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A113 CHASSORNEY(FREDERIC COSSARD) SAINT ROMAIN BLANC COMBE BAZIN 2018 750ml
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[Lot 2020]
Like other wines, it is produced every year, and the taste varies each time; however, there is no vintage labeling, and the same design label is used each year, making it hard to distinguish between them. There seems to be an issue with inventory data management or possibly a mistake in the warehouse, as two lots from the 2020 and 2021 vintages exist. This wine was not particularly intended for aging, so the practice was to sell out one lot before moving on to the next. However, tasting both wines side by side was quite interesting. The Aligoté from Puligny-Montrachet shows a stark difference between the 2020 and 2021 vintages. Indeed, this is a reasonable observation given the vintage differences between 2020 and 2021 in Burgundy.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Bigotes is a great natural wine classic, made from Chardonnay from the Puligny-Montrachet area, near Volnay and Pommard. The age of the vines is 55 years. Frederic Cossard produces wine exclusively from old vines. The fruit and mineral characteristics are well-balanced at a high level. The 2020 vintage is well matured today; it's the perfect time to uncork.
Immediately after opening, it emits bouquet and has quite a soft impression, but as time passes, it gains freshness and lively tension. People often describe Cossard's wines as Vin Vivant, and indeed, this Bigotes 2020 truly embodies that.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Saint-Romain is Cossard's home ground. This is a thrilling signature wine from Frédéric Cossard that puzzles wine critics and sommeliers. It deviates from the typical Burgundy Chardonnay. Combe Bazin belongs to the same geological stratum as Puligny-Montrachet.
After more than five years of bottle aging, the fruit, acidity, and minerality that were in explosive balance immediately after bottling are now beautifully integrated, yet the tension remains unusually high. In a typical wine tasting, we don't think this would be identified as a Burgundy Chardonnay. This nature is the same as in 2017, but 2018 is richer and bigger than 2017.
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A125 FREDERIC COSSARD PULIGNY MONTRACHET LES VOITTE 2018 750ml
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A130 FREDERIC COSSARD NUITS SAINT GEORGES LES DAMODES 2018 750ml
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A504 FREDERIC COSSARD MERCUREY 2019 750ml
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[Mature Bottle Release]
In 2018, the yield was sufficient, allowing for the production of Puligny-Montrachet solely from the Lieu-dit "Voitte." The label also indicates Voitte. (In years with insufficient yield, it is blended with wines from other Lieu-dits and labeled simply as Puligny-Montrachet.)
Voitte is classified as a village appellation but is a hidden treasure vineyard located near Les Pucelles and Clavaillon. While Premier Cru wines are valued for their intricacy and delicate expression, Voitte excels in fruit richness and concentration. Given that this is a 2018 vintage crafted by Frederic Cossard, expectations are high, but those expectations will not be disappointed. Cossard's white wines are difficult to estimate the peak drinking window, but enjoying a bottle now is not a bad idea.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Les Damodes is located on the border with Vosne-Romanée. Over 55 years Vieilles Vignes from 0.3ha small parcel in Les Damodes. Four weeks maceration in wood tank, and four weeks for fermentation by wild yeast. 2018 has a different character compared to 2017, showcasing a striking contrast. It features a warm, rounded, and thick texture with a rich extract. Perhaps due to its location, there are also elements reminiscent of VR, but the unique earthiness distinctly marks it as NSG. Les Damodes consists of areas classified as Village and Premier Cru, but this is classified as Village. However, once tasted, it becomes clear that the quality consistently surpasses that of most other producers' Premier Cru wines.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Following 2018, this is the second production of Mercurey. This time, it is made using Qvevris. When we first tasted the Qvevris wine by Frédéric Cossard immediately after its release (debut was the 2018 vintage), we were bewildered by its extremely unique flavor. However, after observing the maturation process over the years, we have begun to understand Cossard's intentions and the direction in which the wine is heading. It goes without saying that 2019 possesses completely different vintage characteristics compared to the 2018 (which is also controversial), so we highly recommend experiencing both.
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B372 LA FERME DE LA SANSONNIERE(Mark et Martial ANGELI) VdF LES BLANDERIES 2021 750ml
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B376 LA FERME DE LA SANSONNIERE(Mark et Martial ANGELI) VdF ROSE D'UN JOUR 2023 750ml
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B370 LA FERME DE LA SANSONNIERE(Mark et Martial ANGELI) VdF LA LUNE 2022 750ml
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Les Blanderies 2021: 100% Chenin Blanc, released in 2024, with a production of 1,305 bottles. This time, we received La Lune 2022, Rosé d'un Jour 2023, and Les Blanderies 2021. Regarding La Lune, there was not much difference compared to the previous vintage from 2021, which was already produced under Martial's initiative, although the weather conditions were different between 2021 and 2022. However, Les Blanderies left a significantly different impression than the 2020 vintage. It may have been just that particular day, but its softness and delicacy combined with a pleasant lightness that felt airy, made it seem more vibrant than the 2020 version. We thought that allowing it to acclimate to the environment here for a few more months might help it focus better.
"Les Blanderies are younger vines planted just below VV, terroir is slightly different. It is still clay but the rocks here are phtanites. Phtanites contribute significant natural citric acid to the grapes. In the 90s, my father had to prove to the administration through analysis that he did not add citric acid to this wine; it is all natural thanks to this special terroir" by Martial Angéli.
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The most comfortable wine in the world, Rosé d'un Jour! Made from Grolleau Gris.
"Rosé d’un Jour was a sweet wine made with over-matured grapes, so depending on the vintage, it was made either with botrytis or passerillage. We have concluded the production of Rosé d’un Jour, with 2023 being the final vintage, to reduce the size of the vineyard and focus on the Chenin", said Martial Angéli.
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Les Lune 2022 : Chenin Blanc 100%, Released in 2024. This time, we have received La Lune 2022, Rose d'un Jour 2023, and Les Blanderies 2021. Regarding La Lune, there was not much difference felt compared to the previous vintage 2021, which was already produced under Martial's initiative, although weather condition was different between 2021 and 2022.
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4581 CHASSORNEY(FREDERIC COSSARD) SAINT ROMAIN ROUGE SOUS LA VELLE 2017 1500ml
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4579 CHASSORNEY(FREDERIC COSSARD) BOURGOGNE ROUGE EN CARRAN LA CROIX DE BERNARD 2017 1500ml
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B286 ETIENNE CALSAC CHAMPAGNE L'ECHAPPEE EXTRA BRUT [L : XB22 04 ] 750ml
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![B286 ETIENNE CALSAC CHAMPAGNE L'ECHAPPEE EXTRA BRUT [L : XB22 04 ] 750ml](//cdn4.volusion.store/yhmes-mwlvj/v/vspfiles/photos/F01000048AEJ0000-D24-1.jpg?v-cache=1732587262 "B286 ETIENNE CALSAC CHAMPAGNE L'ECHAPPEE EXTRA BRUT [L : XB22 04 ] 750ml")
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[Mature Bottle Release]
This is another Saint Romain from Frédéric et Laure Cossard. Needless to say, Saint-Romain is their home ground. Sous la Velle is located 380m above sea level, just next to Sous Roche. The wine has good minerality and pure fruit. Frédéric et Laure Cossard have specially bottled this cuvée only in magnum. In fact, we purchased this cuvée six years ago, but we have never sold it while it has been cellared in Burgundy, making this its first release.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
This special cuvée is bottled only in magnum format. It is made from Pinot Noir sourced from a tiny parcel in Saint-Romain that is the home ground of Frédéric and Laure Cossard. Characterized by floral notes and lovely red berries, the wine is extremely pure, lively, and silky, which embodies the full style we appreciate from Frédéric and Laure Cossard. While it has been delicious since the beginning, the wine has now reached its peak.
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100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs from the blend of Côte des Blancs, Grande Vallée de la Marne, and Côte de Sezanne. Type of soil : Argilo-calcaire. Spontaneous fermentation; no filtration or fining. Elevage: 20% in barrel and 80% in stainless steel tank. Use of reserve wines. / L : XB22 04 / Dosage : 3g/l. Dégorgement : May 2024
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