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The history of the Chartron Family is closely entwined with that of Burgundy, and more precisely with that of Puligny Montrachet. Jean Edouard Dupard, the first of the dynasty, obtained when mayor of Puligny in 1879, the right to associate the name of the village to the most famous vineyard “Le Montrachet”.
From father to son, the Chartron are men of the soil. Not of any soil, but the varied and magical soil of Burgundy. The area is a study in excellence of the expression of the soil in wines. Parcels of different type and structure, geological variations offer a complex and diverse range of wines.
With the passage of time, acreage of the domaine has increased to twelve hectares in Puligny Montrachet and its neighboring villages and nowadays Domaine Chartron is one of the most superb estates in the village of Puligny Montrachet, in particular for the quality of its premier and grand crus vineyards.
The cru wines are fermented and aged in oak barrels in the domaine air-conditioned cuverie, though regional appellations are partly made in stainless steel too. The percentage of new oak barrels varies between 10 to 40%, the preferred origin of that oak is mainly Allier and a smaller proportion of Vosges – the chosen tonneliers are François Frères, Damy, Seguin-Moreau and Chassin.
Alcoholic fermentation lasts about six to eight weeks and is followed by a malolactic fermentation, helped by an optimal cellar temperature of 62 F. At this period the wines are lightly stirred taking into account their level of evolution.
Once the malolactic fermentation is done, the wines are racked and then starts the maturing process, always in barrels and cold cellars (52-53F) for a period of eight to twelve months according to the appellation and the vintage.
A light fining takes place before bottling.
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Belle Glos Clark and Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir.
The Clark & Telephone Vineyard was established in 1972 and planted with “own root” Martini clone vines. Located just 13 miles from the ocean and situated on a west-facing slope, this vineyard experiences weather patterns that pull from west to east to bring cool fog and coastal breezes inland until August when Santa Ana winds begin.
We harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while the grapes were still cool to preserve their vineyard-fresh flavors. After destemming (but not crushing) the berries, we cold-soaked the must for 14 days to soften the skins and allow for ideal extraction. During fermentation in a combination of closed and open-top stainless steel fermenters, we used both punch-down and pump-over techniques to extract color and phenolics. We aged the wine in 100% French oak (60% new) for up to 12 months. After the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, we racked it twice before bottling.
Deep ruby red in color with lush aromas of ripe cherry, nutmeg, dark chocolate and holiday baking spices. Bold and complex flavors of black plum, crushed raspberry and blueberry pie linger on the palate. The texture is rich and lively, and leads into a warm and structured finish.
Review:
Burnished black raspberry and graphite form a bond on a foundation of dark chocolate and sweet tobacco. White pepper outlines rose petal on the well-structured palate before perky acidity and a creamy weightiness highlight the lengthy finish.
-Tasting Panel 95 Points
Grand Veneur Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc La Fontaine is made from 100% Roussane.
Yellow-gold color. The nose is rich in aromas of citrus fruit, tropical fruit, quince and honey, with a touch of vanilla. On the palate, the same aromas appear together with a fatness combining exotic fruit and vanilla : the wine is rich, generous and elegant, with extraordinary length. "La Fontaine" is often considered to be one of the best Châteauneuf du Pape white, and it is by definition a superb gastronomy wine.
Best between 1 and 8 years.
Review:
This is rich, opulent and luxurious, and it has a delightful satin texture. Almond and perfumed pear notes run through it to the long, creamy finish. This has real detail, freshness and depth. The oak work really adds complexity and structure. I would drink this young, but it could age with interest. A very enchanting wine. Not as rich as some recent vintages, but it feels better balanced and more drinkable as a result. Fermented and matured in barriques, 50% new, the rest one year old.
-Decanter 95 Points
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