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In qualitative terms, this wine stands toe to toe with the Domaine's cult Haut Coustias bottling, although this wine spends a shorter 18 months in large old foudre.  The vines are now well over 100 years old and yield between 18-25 hectolitres per hectare, and this wine offers bewildering value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oratoire Saint Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299132473582,"sku":"15065-750","price":38.83,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/891d3dfc-fffc-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_15065-750.png?v=1658785937"},{"product_id":"oratoire-cairanne-haut-coustias-2014","title":"Oratoire Cairanne Haut Coustias 2014","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eCrafted from 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah and 20% Grenache, with a smidge of Viognier co-fermented, the Haut Coustias is the Alary brothers' tour de force; the most distinctive wine of the Domaine. Only 8,000 bottles are produced each year, and the wine is made from 65-year-old vines planted in the rocky, limestone rich, blue clay soils (with 40% active limestone), of the Estate's highest plots. The grapes are sorted (three times) and destemmed, and the wine is naturally fermented in concrete, then spending 24 months in large 22-hectolitre wooden foudres, reminiscent of those found in the cellars of traditional Barolo producers (pictured below).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oratoire Saint Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299132539118,"sku":"15066-750","price":41.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/8242ac96-fffc-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_15066-750.png?v=1658785934"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-marcoux-vin-de-france-raisin-de-loup-nv-1","title":"Domaine de Marcoux Vin de France Raisin de Loup NV","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eOrganic. Marcoux’s sharply priced Vin de France is drawn from two small plots of land in the southern reaches of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This zone lies on the alluvial plain between the river Rhône and the Châteauneuf region proper. Historically it’s where local vignerons often kept their small acreages of Vin de Table (now Vin de France) vines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe blend is Grenache and Syrah, complemented by a dollop of Caladoc—an obscure crossing of Grenache and Malbec. Sophie Armenier explains that with this wine she wants to craft, first and foremost, a delicious, everyday red. With natural fermentation and aging in cement vats, there’s only a gentle extraction and no oak influence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eFrom the 2019 (labelled as NV) you can expect a fresh, punchy and eminently gluggable wine that delivers waves of earthy plum, raspberry compote and fruity fig notes. 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Rather than just adding tannic weight and high levels of extraction (as many 'old vine' Rhône blends seem to specialise in), this is a finely balanced wine with the poise and finesse, reflecting both the altitude and the limestone rich soils, which are quite unusual in the Southern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Remejeanne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300522492142,"sku":"18859-750","price":29.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/2226b8ea-d9fc-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18859-750.png?v=1658786319"},{"product_id":"domaine-la-remejeanne-cotes-du-rhone-un-air-de-remejeanne-2025","title":"Domaine la Réméjeanne Côtes du Rhône Un Air de Réméjeanne 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eCertified organic. 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. All the fruit for Olivier Klein's excellent value Un Air Côtes du Rhône was drawn from the estate’s highland, sandy limestone vineyards set around the hamlet of Sabran. Everything was picked by hand and sorted, then mostly destemmed prior to a five-day cold soak. The ferment was natural and was followed by a maturation of between seven and eight months in concrete tanks. The wine is unfined and only saw a light filtration prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eFull of bright red fruit, this is another beautifully crafted and energetic release. It jumps out of the glass with scents of pure, just-picked raspberries and cherries and an aromatic garrigue bouquet of lavender, sage, thyme and violet. Just as agile on the palate, it’s supple and fragrant, with a gentle caress of tannins adding to its crunchy-fruited drinkability. 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The Klein family is widely respected for their supple and aromatic Côtes du Rhône rouges, and under the guidance of Olivier Klein, Réméjeanne’s white wines have reached the same level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eOlivier is a sucker for the character and freshness of old-vine Clairette, which now accounts for half the blend in his delicious citrus and white plum-scented Les Chèvrefeuilles Blanc, with the remainder made up of 25% Roussanne and 25% Grenache Blanc. All the fruit was drawn from the Domaine's cooler, east-facing sites, where the prevalence of limestone aids in preserving freshness. 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For those new to this wine, Marcoux's Châteauneuf is drawn from 13 parcels of vines, biodynamically farmed and dotted across the appellation. With a concentration on the famous Crau plateau, the parcels encompass a wide range of soil types, from the sandy soils of Charbonnières, to the red clay and galets in L'Arnesque and Les Bosquets, to the limestone and white clay in Les Esqueirons and Beaurenard, and finally the red clay and gravels of Les Galimardes, Les Serres and Les Plagnes in the south. This means Marcoux can produce a wine that truly reflects the Châteauneuf terroir as a whole. It also allows the Domaine to craft balanced wines year in, year out, as each parcel is vinified separately prior to the blending (and any parcels that do not fit the bill are typically declassified to Côtes du Rhône or sold to the négoce). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs is customary, the wines were naturally fermented and raised in concrete vat (up to 90%) and large oak, without any new oak. The aging spanned 18 months and the wine was bottled unfiltered. A model of purity, charm, and freshness, Marcoux’s 2019 is a thrilling Châteauneuf from one of the region’s great artisans. On the one hand it is a wine for the long haul, yet with such striking balance (the notes below really capture the deliciousness and charm already on offer). From the first sip it sings of aromatic precision and caressing red fruit (ripe raspberry, silken berries, violets and wild strawberry). Carved to perfection by succulent tannins and surging vitality, this is a big wine with a heart of gold, yet there is not an ounce of fat: it’s a lithe, focused, and athletic style of Châteauneuf from what was obviously a superb vintage. 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The fruit comes from three crown-jewel parcels of exceptionally old vines in Charbonnières and Les Esqueirons. Charbonnières— planted in 1900—lies on the northern side of the Crau plateau, mostly on sandy soils with Molassic sandstone. The vines are nearly all Grenache with a few rows of Mourvèdre. The plot in Les Esqueirons lies behind the ruins of the famous château on the western side of the hill. Here the Grenache vines (and some Roussanne) are rooted in limestone and white clay. Some were planted in 1900 and the rest in 1949. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e95% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre, all the fruit was treated in the same minimalistic fashion as the Classique. Thus, what you taste over and above that wine simply reflects the fruit of these ancient vines and their terroirs. There was no new oak used throughout the élevage; the wines were naturally fermented and raised for 18 months in concrete and large oak foudre before being bottled unfiltered. The Vieilles Vignes is only bottled in great vintages, which in a way says it all. We cannot add much to the notes below, except to point out many may not even know John Livingston-Learmonth has a six-star rating. A special wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Marcoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301469618414,"sku":"19883-750","price":226.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/8eefd70b-5c18-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_19883-750.png?v=1660281087"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-marcoux-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2019","title":"Domaine de Marcoux Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarcoux’s silky, deep and perfumed Côtes du Rhône is drawn from two small parcels of old vines on the edge of the Châteauneuf vineyards in the northern sector near Orange (one hectare at Maucoil, planted in the 1930s and another hectare at Boislauzon planted in 1965). These biodynamically farmed old vines are on the edge of Châteauneuf—not all Côtes du Rhône is created equal. The blend of the 2019 is 80% Grenache with a balance of Syrah, Mourvèdre and a little Cinsault. The harvesting was done by hand, and fermentation was in cement tanks with wild yeast (the wine rested on skins for a total of two weeks). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe haven’t been offered an allocation of this cuvée for some time—even in healthy years, supply does not come close to meeting demand, says Armenier—and this is a great example of what we have been missing. It’s packed with the lucid, unoaked vivacity of fresh-picked raspberry with a strawberry sherbet suppleness flecked with bay leaf and garrigue. Marked by signature Marcoux finesse, the palate is textured like velvet and finishes long and fine with tapering chalky tannins adding to a tenderly structured finish. 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It is now named Les P’tit Gars (‘the little mates’), a term used to refer to the brothers Frédéric and François Alary around the town of Cairanne when they were boys. It’s crafted from mature vine Grenache (60%) and Syrah (20%) with the remainder made up of Mourvèdre, Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Muscardin and Terret Noir from the Domaine’s new plantings (massale selection from Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Notwithstanding the younger vines, it’s essentially an old-vine version of the Domaine’s entry-level Côtes du Rhône (P’tit Martin) with correspondingly greater depth, structure and savouriness. 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The cuvée Les Douyes is drawn from a single limestone-rich terroir with vines co-planted in 1905. In qualitative terms, this wine stands toe-to-toe with the domaine’s cult rouge bottling Haut Coustias, though this wine spends a shorter time (12 to 15 months) aging in large old foudre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe vines are now well over 100 years old and yield between 18 and 25 hl\/ha—one of the reasons this wine offers extraordinary power and value for money. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExpect layers of black fruits with drive and clarity, a slick of creamy tannin and a lingering cool, bright tone on the finish. Unlike Haut Coustias, it needs a bit of time to fuse and unfurl. 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Haut Coustias is a selection from the Estate’s oldest, lowest-yielding white vines, which mostly face east in the chalkiest, coolest part of Oratoire’s La Montagne terroirs (the name given to the steepest area of Cairanne). The average age of the vines is 75 years, and these venerable plants produce a tiny 20 hl\/ha on average. Each variety was harvested and vinified separately in concrete eggs before blending. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThis is layered, complex and confidently full-bodied in the best spirit of this benchmark wine. Opening with a hint of reduction, the palate is long and tongue-coating, and embedded with deep citrus, aniseed and sweet herbal flavours (not dissimilar to the scent of the local gorse that frames the vineyards). The finish is powerful and long, underpinned by a nip of food-friendly phenolics. There is so much going on; you want to pour it into a decanter and see it evolve as you contemplate the bottle. 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The wine is made from the fruit of 65-year-old vines planted in the rocky, complex soils (limestone-rich with blue clay, 40% active limestone and some alluvial stones as well) of the estate’s highest plots. Only 8,000 bottles are produced each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe grapes are sorted three times (in the vineyard, then pre- and post-destemming) and the wine is naturally fermented in concrete before spending 10 months in large, 22-hectolitre wooden foudres. One of the Rhône’s few remaining Mourvèdre-dominant yardsticks, this shows all the animal and dark spice that you expect of a great cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThere’s more red than black on the nose, with the fruit offset by chalky, mineral scents. Driven by citrusy drive, the palate fuses red fruit sweetness with black olive and an amaro-like lift, finishing with finely polished tannins and impressive chalky length. 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The grapes are sorted both in the vineyard and in the cellar—not all Côtes-du-Rhône is created equal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend this year is the traditional mix of 80% Grenache with a balance of Syrah, Mourvèdre and a little Cinsault. The harvesting was done by hand, and fermentation was in cement tanks with wild yeast (the wine rested on skins for a total of two weeks).\u003cbr\u003eFrom a cooler year, the balance between flesh and freshness offers prime-time appeal. This is crammed with both pure and seductive character; a deep aromatic profile led by red and blue fruit, peony florals and high-toned spice. Marked by signature Marcoux finesse, the palate is toned and textured and finishes long and fine with tapering chalky tannins adding to a structured finish. 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Historically it’s where local vignerons often kept their small acreages of Vin de Table (now Vin de France) vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe blend is Grenache and Syrah, complemented by a dollop of Caladoc—an obscure crossing of Grenache and Malbec. Sophie Armenier explains that with this wine she wants to craft, first and foremost, a delicious, everyday red. With natural fermentation and aging in cement vats, there’s only a gentle extraction and no oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom the 2022 vintage (labelled as NV) you can expect a fresh, punchy and eminently gluggable wine that delivers waves of earthy plum, raspberry compote and fruity fig notes. There are some lovely, powdery tannins and a spicy, generous, Southern Rhône close. Bright acidity keeps everything fresh and vibrant. Armenier calls this her “Petit Rhône”. We call it a bargain. 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Olivier is a sucker for the character and freshness of old-vine Clairette, which now accounts for half the blend in his delightful citrus- and white-plum-scented Les Chèvrefeuilles Blanc, with the remainder made up of 25% Roussanne and 25% Grenache Blanc. The fruit grows on the domaine's cooler, east-facing sites, where the prevalence of limestone helps to preserve freshness. Where the Arbousiers white below is drawn from the estate's oldest plantings, this wine comes from vines planted in 2010 and 2011. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe fruit is pressed as whole bunches and ferments on heavy solids with natural yeasts before resting on its fine lees in concrete for eight months before bottling. The result is a succulently mouth-filling white Rhône, with pulpy textures, citrus pith and chamomile aromas and flavours balanced by some lip-smacking salty minerality (from the Clairette) and a vibrant, juicy close that deliciously manages to be both mineral and floral. 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The grapes are sorted and mostly destemmed before a natural ferment in concrete tanks. The Carignan grapes, however, undergo carbonic maceration. There is little or no sulphur used during vinification, and the wine then spends a year in concrete before bottling. \u003cbr\u003eNamed after the honeysuckle tree, it’s a supple and airy southern Rhône with notes of mulberry, anise and spice box, sinewy tannins—typical of the limestone-rich soils of Sabran—and a long, vibrantly perfumed finish. A twist of smoky, inky fruit on the bright, succulent close only adds to the appeal. It offers terrific class and bang for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Remejeanne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44271583068398,"sku":"22473-750","price":27.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/acf1b3a3-8a33-ee11-ac3c-02c0c1c8e708_22473-750.png?v=1691276904"},{"product_id":"domaine-la-remejeanne-cotes-du-rhone-les-arbousiers-rouge-2021","title":"Domaine la Réméjeanne Côtes du Rhône Les Arbousiers Rouge 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCertified organic. A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah from a single plot of old vines called Arbousiers—the name referencing a native fruit tree that abounds in central France. The poise and finesse of this finely balanced wine are far removed from the weighty tannins and high extraction levels that characterise many old-vine Rhône blends. At 320 metres, Réméjeanne can get perfectly ripe Grenache and Syrah while retaining the energy and refreshing acidity we seldom see in the southern Rhône.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNaturally fermented and raised (without sulphur) in both concrete tank and large oak casks, this lively and sweetly perfumed bottling is emblematic of the quality Olivier Klein is achieving in both vineyard and cellar. From a significantly fresher vintage than those on either side, the ’21 is saturated with buoyant, lacy floral and red fruits. It exudes gluggable croquant charm, as Olivier puts it, courtesy of the combination of lithe tannins and great acidity. 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It’s a blend of the estate’s oldest white plantings, including a parcel of Bourboulenc planted in the early 1970s by Olivier Klein’s grandfather, François. This year’s blend comprises Clairette (30%), Roussanne (30%), Bourboulenc (20%), Viognier (10%) and Marsanne (10%), with the Bourboulenc injecting a level of freshness that belies its apparently minor role. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are pressed as whole bunches and ferment with natural yeasts—the Roussanne in 1800-litre foudre and the remaining grapes in concrete vats (although Olivier has been experimenting with amphora from this vintage onwards). The wines rest on their fine lees for six months before blending and bottling. Given the age of the vines and varietal makeup, there is more depth and silken texture here, yet it boasts tension courtesy of the bright, sustained acidity. Dripping with floral, garrigue and light honeycomb depths, expect a gracefully orchard-fruited palate sculpted by the pulse of fruit-saturated acidity and a long and textured finish. It is a wine that underscores the great value you still find in France if you know where to look. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Remejeanne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44271602663662,"sku":"22474-750","price":34.53,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/845f7752-8d33-ee11-ac3c-0aa7bbf44e76_22474-750.png?v=1691276907"},{"product_id":"domaine-la-remejeanne-cotes-du-rhone-la-bulle-blanc-vdf-2021","title":"Domaine la Réméjeanne Vin de France La Bulle 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCertified organic. There are not many things Olivier Klein does not do very, very well, as this surprising and delicious sparkling Rhône attests. In just its second release, Réméjeanne’s new sparkling wine is a blend of Clairette (50%), Roussanne (25%), and Grenache Blanc (25%), drawn from the domaine’s cooler, east-facing sites. The fruit for the base wines is pressed as whole bunches and ferments with natural yeasts before resting on its fine lees in concrete for six months before bottling. Following the “prise de mousse”, the wine spends a year on its cork before disgorgement. The dosage this year is 3.2 g\/L. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisgorged in April 2023, it’s a supremely lithe and vinous sparkling wine redolent of white flowers and stone fruits, with a creamy yet impeccably fresh palate dotted with hazelnut skin and chamomile complexity. Frankly, it blew us away with its stylish and assured personality and rippling length of flavour. 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It’s crafted from mature-vine 42% Grenache Noir, 38% Mourvèdre, and 20% Syrah, with small amounts of  Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Muscardin and Terret Noir from the domaine’s new plantings (massal selection from Châteauneuf-du-Pape) included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, you get greater depth, structure and savouriness for a few dollars more than the entry-level Côtes du Rhône (P’tit Martin). No small oak barrels were used during maturation, and the wine was bottled without fining or filtration. It’s a deep yet fragrant release, all silk and sinew, with a soul of sweet blueberry spice and herbs cosseted by lovely, snug tannins and vibrant freshness. 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Fermented wild and raised in the domaine’s concrete tanks, it is a deliciously moreish and textural white drizzled with flavours of honey, flowers, orange and peach blossom, all supported by zesty acidity. It finishes with a nip of kernel bitterness and ripe pear juiciness. This 2022 release is loaded with personality and the kind of texture and food-friendly structure that you might not expect from an entry-level Rhône white.","brand":"Oratoire Saint Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44279543300334,"sku":"22491-750","price":29.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/76252213-8137-ee11-ac3c-0aa7bbf44e76_22491-750.png?v=1691708564"},{"product_id":"oratoire-st-martin-cotes-du-rhone-ptit-martin-rouge-2022","title":"Oratoire St Martin Côtes du Rhône P'tit Martin Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic. An impressive Côtes-du-Rhône, this is taken from Oratoire’s younger vines, which mainly lie just 300 metres from the commune of Rasteau. The 2022 blend is two-thirds Syrah and one-third Grenache with small amounts of Counoise and Vaccarèse. This packs a serious punch for the money—touchstone Côtes du Rhône here. Despite the younger vine source, the domaine’s signature low crop levels and nuanced biodynamic farming means this wine consistently over-delivers. 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This wine achieved cult status in France when Olivier Poussier (Sommelier du Monde 2000 and La Revue du Vin de France’s Rhône specialist) compared its quality to a white Hermitage. Haut Coustias is selected from the estate’s oldest, lowest-yielding white vines, which mostly face east in the chalkiest, coolest part of Oratoire’s La Montagne terroirs (the name given to the steepest area of Cairanne). The average age of the vines is 75 years, and these venerable plants produce low yields of 20 hl\/ha. Each variety is harvested and vinified separately in concrete egg or old foudre before blending. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe’ve often said that we know of very few Rhône whites that can match the depth, complexity and sheer presence on offer here. Seductive and textured, there’s a brew of ripe pear, garrigue and anise on the nose, joined by fleshy peach skin on the palate. The wine’s shapely richness is deftly controlled by deep-rooted energy (no malolactic conversion this year) and mouth-watering phenolics. Despite the wine’s power, its classy subtlety, balance and length of flavour set it apart. If a hot white Burgundy grower made wine this far south, it might look like this... (wax cap and all).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oratoire Saint Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44279545266414,"sku":"22489-750","price":53.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/99b61707-8237-ee11-ac3c-02c0c1c8e708_22489-750.png?v=1691708557"},{"product_id":"oratoire-st-martin-cairanne-haut-coustias-rouge-2021","title":"Oratoire St Martin Cairanne Haut Coustias Rouge 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic. 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In this wine, the domaine’s low-input, precise winemaking plays its part. However, the intense energy and vibrant mineral freshness can only be attributed to the vineyards and the work within them. The 2022 is a blend of 30% Clairette (planted in 1935), Grenache Blanc and Gris (also from the 1930s) and co-planted Roussanne and Marsanne from a beautiful old plot surrounded by pine trees. The fruit is fermented without additions and raised in the domaine’s old concrete tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a cracking, textural white Rhône. You get the intensity and concentration from the low yields alongside balancing freshness. The satin-textured palate offers layers of fleshy orchard fruits, golden lees, and almond notes with a chalky, pithy freshness cutting through the flesh. Closing with a fresh and floral finish, it’s another engaging white Rhône packed full of complexity and interest. 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All the fruit for Olivier Klein’s killer-value entry-level Côtes du Rhône grows on the estate’s highland, sandy limestone vineyards set around the hamlet of Sabran. With this wine, Olivier aims for a vin de soif—juicy, floating fruit and sweetly floral perfumes. To this end, following a five-day cold soak, the wines spend only a brief time on skins, and Olivier also incorporates a more significant number of whole bunches in his ferments for more lift and buoyant, bunchy structure.\u003cbr\u003eAged in concrete and bottled within a year of harvest, it’s a vibrant and perfumed Grenache-led Côtes du Rhône oozing pristine red-berry fruit, a jubey palate and a crisply refreshing close. Andrew Jeffords’s “strawberries metamorphosed into wine” description of the 2012 works here, too. As we have said before, any other questions can be answered at the end of your corkscrew. 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