BIN END ITEMS

The 1961 Barolo embodies elegance and finesse, owing to its prolonged maceration time and non-interventionist winemaking approach. Delicate fruit tones intertwine with notes of ash, crushed mineral, licorice, and dried mint, creating a superbly refined palate sensation. While the wine no longer bears the names of its traditional single-vineyard sources, its historical significance is retained under the straightforward label “Barolo.”

The La Joya Single Vineyard Carmenere showcases a delightful balance of ripeness and varietal character. Expressing the essence of the grape, it offers herbal notes without veering into green territory. Medium-bodied with a refined alcohol content, this wine boasts fine tannins and a harmonious structure. Maturation in foudre and concrete egg vessels contributes to its elegant and balanced profile, with the oak imparting subtle nuances that seamlessly integrate with the overall flavor profile.

The 2013 Clos Vougeot “Hommage à Jean Morin” is a special cuvée introduced by François in 2010 to honor his grandfather. While it wasn’t produced in 2011, it has been crafted in 2012 and 2013. Sourced from old vines, specifically from the first bunches after grafting that receive the initial sap flow, this cuvée is incredibly rare, with only two barrels produced in this vintage. It presents a distinct aromatic profile compared to the Clos Vougeot Vieilles Vignes, showcasing vibrant red fruit notes of red cherries, quince, and blueberry. The palate is medium-bodied with assertive tannins, delivering a powerful expression with hints of dark chocolate and cocoa enhancing the dark fruit flavors that linger on the finish.

The 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina from Clos Saint Jean is a bold, powerful red wine, offering intense aromas of roasted meats, crushed rocks, graphite, spice, and black currants. Despite its serious tannins, the fruit flavors are abundant and well-balanced, resulting in a wine of impeccable harmony. It has the potential to long cellar ageing.

From 1.7-hectares of vine located directly under Corton-Bressandes, the 2012 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozieres offers an attractive violet note emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins at its youth. There is a citric freshness at play here, although it needs to flesh out a little on the slightly brusque, chalky finish.

The 2001 La Farona is a rarity from a southeast-facing vineyard planted at 855 meters in sandstone and schist soils. It offers a bouquet reminiscent of Pinot Noir, featuring red and black fruits mingled with mineral and floral nuances. The wine presents a structured palate with good acidity, ripe tannins, and a lively mouthfeel. Only 45 cases produced.

The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots Cuvee Gauvain captivates with a seductive bouquet abundant in dark cherry and blueberry aromas, with a subtle hint of malic notes in the background. On the palate, it reveals sappy red berry fruit flavors, supported by a fine acidity and a fresh, taut structure, culminating in an impressive mineral-driven finish. This stylish and meticulously crafted Santenots possesses the potential to age gracefully in the bottle.