Mineral and savory nose with lots of crushed stones, iron, seaweed, spiced blood orange and cranberries. Structured and vertical on the palate but nothing fleshy here. It shows more mineral tension and tautness than fruit. A pure,... Read More
The Shaman series is Benoît’s NV line-up of wines, roughly consisting of 2/3’s Pinot Noir and 1/3rd Chardonnay, depending on the year, and is entirely from Grand Cru parcels. These cuvée’s were originally... Read More
A floral lift, reminiscent of violets, on top of the glossy, rich black cherries, spices and blueberries. Quite firm and structured on the palate with a medium to full body framed by dense tannins. Long and tight, but not quite... Read More
This wine is usually produced from the best blocks of old vines with the sunniest exposition in the estate owned by the Conti Capponi near Greve in Chianti. The ripe and perfectly healthy grapes from each block are long fermented... Read More
Mostly Chenin Blanc, this bubbly is pure earthy goodness. A little bit of Chardonnay adds richness and body and tempers the acidity. You should get two because the first bottle will be gone in a heartbeat.
This estate is close to Bordeaux. The blend of Merlot with touches of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot has produced a wine with dark cherry and vanilla aromas. Its ripe fruits, juicy and dense, are full bodied and still young.... Read More
This shows notes of cassis, black cherries, crushed walnut, toasted spices and chocolate. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins that give a silky mouth-feel. Polished and refined with a delicate fruit character. Fresh and chalky... Read More
Fragrant nose of lemongrass, lime zest, green pineapple, cloves and herbs. Vibrant and zesty, with a medium body. Driven. Plenty of tension and length, slowly evolving to cream, orange zest and white chocolate. Fantastic this... Read More
A firm, intense red Bordeaux with blackcurrants and purple fruit, as well as hints of walnuts and some sweet tobacco. It’s full-bodied and dense with layers of fruit and tannins.
A profound wine with vibrancy and complexity, exuding restrained cherries and raspberries, together with touches of ash and fresh orange peel. Leafiness and meaty minerality add an extra dimension. The attack is lush and ripe,... Read More
