{"title":"Burgundy Côte-de-Beaune","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aloxe-corton\"\u003eAloxe-Corton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   |   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auxey-duresses\"\u003eAuxey-Duresses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   |   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/b-tard-montrachet\"\u003eBâtard-Montrachet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   |   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beaune\"\u003eBeaune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   |   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blagny\"\u003eBlagny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   |   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassagne-montrachet\"\u003eChassagne-Montrachet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   |   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chorey-les-beaune\"\u003eChorey-les-Beaune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corton\"\u003eCorton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corton-bressandes\"\u003eCorton-Bressandes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corton-charlemagne\"\u003eCorton-Charlemagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maranges\"\u003eMaranges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meursault\"\u003eMeursault\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pommard\"\u003ePommard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puligny-montrachet\"\u003ePuligny-Montrachet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saint-aubin\"\u003eSaint-Aubin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saint-romain\"\u003eSaint-Romain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santenay\"\u003eSantenay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/savigny-les-beaune\"\u003eSavigny-les-Beaune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/volnay\"\u003eVolnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNestled between Ladoix-Serrigny in the North and the Maranges hillsides of the South, the Côte de Beaune wine growing region covers just 20km – yet this gently undulating landscape, benefiting from a continental climate, is home to world-class appellations. The region produces long-lived Pinot Noirs from recognised names like Henri Boillot's Volnay and Comte Armand's Pommard and Chardonnays like Carillon’s Puligny-Montrachet or Roulot’s Meursault. At the pinnacle of the Grand Cru whites are wines such as Ponsot’s Corton-Charlemagne and DRC’s “Le Montrachet”. Facing the morning sun, these vineyards are never more than a few hundred metres wide. Yet each plot has its own unique terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-domaine-thierry-violot-guillemard-pommard-1er-cru-la-platiere","title":"2016, Domaine Thierry Violot-Guillemard, POMMARD, 1er Cru, 'La Platiere', Monopole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cool, restrained and airy nose offers up notes of red cherry, raspberry, earth and a whisper of spice, all of which is trimmed in more subtle wood influence. Once again the mouth feel of the vibrant middle weight flavours is sleek to the point of being polished while flashing excellent delineation on the mineral-inflected, firm and ever-so-mildly austere and rustic finish. This will need a few years to unwind but if you have a bit of patience it would make a good cellar candidate. \u003cstrong\u003e90-92 Burghound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Platière suffered badly in 2016, producing only four barrels in lieu of a normal 16, but it has all the makings of an elegant and long-lived Pommard. A reticent bouquet of red berries, plums, raw cocoa and game bird precedes a full-bodied, supple wine, its attack cool and refined, its chassis of fine but firm tannins.\u003cstrong\u003e 93 William Kelley, Decanter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37171968508064,"sku":"B16-GUIL-PLP","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/products\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-thierry-violot-guillemard-pommard-platieres_ada1ab5a-8b01-40af-aa0c-6ccab5f9bbf5.jpg?v=1617058118"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-roulot-liquer-de-citron","title":"2021, Domaine Roulot, Liquer de Citron","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoulot is world famous, as you know, for making some of Burgundy's finest wines; but something that you may not have known is that the domaine have also been making extremely fine spirits since 1879!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJean-Marc's father, Guy Roulot, had started re-experimenting with distillation using an old still in the winery and became well known for his pear brandy “La Poire du Roulot.” Jean-Marc Roulot recently became interested in this process, after re-discovering some of his fathers bottles and began by using apricots from the Rhone valley orchards of Jean-Louis Chave, which has become \"L'Abricot du Roulot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe l'abricot has been available for a few years and garnered new fans with every sip, but finally a new product has arrived - Le Citron. This is a like a cross between Limoncello and eau de vie. Relatively low sugar (140g\/L) and incredible citrus zest from Sicilian lemons (35% alc.) makes this the perfect expression of lemon. K \u0026amp; L Wines, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Roulot estate is one of the most important and historic domaines in the world of wine. Lesser known is their deep passion for distilled spirits of which they have been producers for over 100 years. Made from organic Sicilian Petronio lemons that are prepared two different ways via infusion and distillation with minimal sugar and elderflower added for the final blend. Like everything else from this revered estate, this is a masterpiece. Astor Wines, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41808191717536,"sku":"B21-ROUL-LDC","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/products\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-jm-roulot-liquer-citronjpg.jpg?v=1646262855"},{"product_id":"2019-domaine-ponsot-corton-cuvee-du-bourdon-grand-cru","title":"2019, Domaine Ponsot, CORTON, Cuvée du Bourdon, Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brooding and decidedly reluctant nose features a plethora of Corton-like elements including wild red berries, underbrush, earth and a whiff of the sauvage. The medium weight flavours are at once rich yet reasonably precise and more mineral-driven before culminating in a muscular and solidly complex if firmly structured and youthfully austere finale. This is definitely firm, but the supporting tannins are already well-integrated. \u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Burghound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaulands, Clos du Roi, Perrières (a half, a quarter and a quarter, respectively). This wine is fermented at slightly lower temperatures, a technique which has worked well on the Chapelle-Chambertin. Mid crimson, this is rather oakier than the Morey wines. It starts discreetly then builds to significant weight with a little bit of a crunch behind. \u003cstrong\u003e*** 90-93 Jasper Morris MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019 Corton Grand Cru Cuvée du Bourdon is especially promising this year, delivering a complex bouquet of red berries, raw cocoa, rose petals and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, layered and lively, it's vibrant and concentrated, with powdery tannins and a saline finish. \u003cstrong\u003e92-94 William Kelley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42028122374304,"sku":"B19-PONS-CCDB","price":456.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/products\/2121_Image1.jpg?v=1651018821"},{"product_id":"2020-domaine-jean-marc-boillot-pommard-les-jarollieres","title":"2020, Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot, POMMARD, 'Les Jarollières', Monopole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA richer deeper purple, but looking good. There is a huge wealth of deep raspberry fruit on the palate, enough acidity, tannins only in the background, really impressive. Power in a good way, this has been made with a light enough hand. Elegant Pommard!\u003cbr\u003e**** 91-94 Jasper Morris MW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42941361815712,"sku":"B20-BOIL-PLJ","price":144.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-domaine-jean-marc-pommard-jarollierescopy.jpg?v=1724030046"},{"product_id":"2021-maison-benjamin-leroux-volnay-village","title":"2021, Maison Benjamin Leroux, VOLNAY Village","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeroux’s Volnay is typically a classy wine, with a nuanced and perfumed nose, displaying elegance on the palate, a refreshing and well-blanaced acidity, with a nice long finish.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117009141920,"sku":"B21-LEROU-V","price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-domaine-maison-benjaminleroux-volnay-village_fd81fc26-cc72-4f8e-9db1-496a11862965.jpg?v=1755229748"},{"product_id":"2021-maison-benjamin-leroux-volnay-1er-cru-clos-de-la-cave-des-ducs","title":"2021, Maison Benjamin Leroux, VOLNAY, 1er Cru, 'Clos de la Cave des Ducs'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix barrels made including two new. All destemmed, and has recently been racked but will be going back to barrel. Ruby crimson in colour. Lightly reductive, hence a touch rubbery. This has suffered a bit behind the racking, I think, making it a bit stricter and less suave. \u003cstrong\u003e*** 89-92\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasper Morris MW.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2025 - 2031\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117011533984,"sku":"B21-LEROU-VCCD","price":198.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-burgundy-new-zealand-benjamin-leroux-volnay-clos-de-la-ducs.jpg?v=1722568037"},{"product_id":"2021-maison-benjamin-leroux-volnay-1er-cru-santenots","title":"2021, Maison Benjamin Leroux, VOLNAY, 1er Cru, 'Santenots'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne third whole bunch vinification. Rather more colour here, bright crimson, the whole bunches give more intensity to the bouquet, red berry alpine strawberry, and a juicy generous finish. This is really lovely in a medium intense setting and very persistent. The crop was 24 hl\/ha from a vine which never gives enormously. Superb. \u003cstrong\u003e**** 92-94\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasper Morris MW.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2021 Volnay Santenots 1er Cru had a decent-sized crop. Its nose presents open-knit, red berry fruit, with plenty of sous-bois and a touch of mint. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and a touch of white pepper thanks to the one-third whole bunches. There's a gentle grip on the finish. \u003cstrong\u003e89-91\u003c\/strong\u003e Neal Martin, Vinous (tasted Nov 2022).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2026 - 2033\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117012287648,"sku":"B21-LEROU-VS","price":198.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-domaine-benjaminleroux-volnay-premierecru-lessantenots_280e228c-3392-4c06-89bb-42ce968efad9.jpg?v=1788134860"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-de-la-vougeraie-charlemagne-grand-cru","title":"2021, Domaine de la Vougeraie, CHARLEMAGNE, Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the only producer to use the AP Charlemagne label, this shows a lovely citrussy nose with hints of mineral and hawthorn flowers. The texture is compact but not heavy; there is abundant acidity to balance the impressive level of extract, and an immensely satisfying finish. It is produced from two parcels totalling 0.5ha. One faces south on the Aloxe side, and one faces west on the Pernand side. The combination is compelling and should not be overlooked. \u003cstrong\u003e95 Charles Curtis MW, Decanter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from two parcels, the En Charlemagne lieu-dit picked a week after Le Charlemagne. This has one of my favourite noses from Vougeraie; it's quite refined and complex, more mineral-driven with hints of dried white flowers. The palate is well balanced with a tangy opening, fresh and crisp with a touch of bitter lemon and orange rind towards the finish. This should age well in bottle and conveys a sense of class. \u003cstrong\u003e93-95 Neal Martin, Vinous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlowing pale yellow. A slight reduction, this time more on the fruit than the wood. A lively fruit with good acidity and exceptional tension at the back, lively citrus, minerals wherever you look, and a long clean balanced finish. More minerals than flesh in 2021. \u003cstrong\u003e**** 93-95 Jasper Morris MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 vines – one week difference in harvesting – one Le Charlemagne, the other En Charlemagne. Now labelled since 2013 as ‘Charlemagne,’ the en and le assembled just before bottling. Still a hint of toast but the shape of this is very different – airy – impressive volume with a vibration of ripe citrus. Large scale, fresh, cool fruit – growing intensity that’s becoming more and more direct as you head through the middle flavours towards the finish. Such a super wine – dynamic and pure in the finish – bravo. \u003cstrong\u003eBill Nanson, Burgundy Report.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2027 - 2034\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117029294240,"sku":"B21-VOUG-CGC","price":368.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/products\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-domaine-de-la-vougeraie-charlemagne-grand-cru.jpg?v=1675392781"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-de-la-vougeraie-bienvenue-batard-montrachet-grand-cru","title":"2021, Domaine de la Vougeraie, BIENVENUE BÂTARD-MONTRACHET, Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is slightly more oxidative in style compared to the Bâtard-Montrachet, with grilled walnut and a subtle flor-like scent emerging with time. The palate is balanced with a vibrant opening. It has a little more horsepower than the Bâtard-Montrachet and a spicier finish. This gains intensity in the glass and does eventually overtake the Bâtard. \u003cstrong\u003e93-95 Neal Martin, Vinous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.5 hl\/ha. Tasted ahead of the Bâtard this year because of finesse as opposed to weight, and some younger vines from 2014 have been included for the first time. Fine pale primrose, a slightly oaky nose, but also a feeling of elegance beneath. Very suave, very fine balance, again showing plenty of oak, but a lovely elegance at the finish. Medium persistence. \u003cstrong\u003e*** 92-95 Jasper Morris MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2027 - 2034\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117031653536,"sku":"B21-VOUG-BBM","price":758.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/products\/2027_Image1_f3b00a72-48ee-4ae8-a593-53e96c591231.jpg?v=1675390541"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-de-la-vougeraie-chevalier-montrachet-grand-cru","title":"2021, Domaine de la Vougeraie, CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET, Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is clean and precise on the nose, with fine mineralité in situ (more than the Bâtard-Montrachet) and touches of almond, hazelnut and lanolin. The palate is well-balanced and slightly honeyed in texture. It's powerful with good weight. It delivers a fine, quite nutty aftertaste. Very fine. \u003cstrong\u003e93-95 Neal Martin, Vinous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fullest yellow of the four grands crus. Slightly the richest nose, heady even with a light suggestion of over ripeness, in that sense less typically Chevalier. 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The palate is well balanced with an edgy opening and fresh red berry fruit with a lively appealing finish. Worth seeking out. 89-91 Neal Martin, Vinous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranslucent ruby colour. Fresh raspberries, cranberries. A little herbal. Crunchy and juicy. Nice drinking, a little grippy at the end. Very enjoyable! Katharine Maude 29\/09\/22\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43277745881248,"sku":"B21-FONT-CMVR","price":79.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-burgundy-new-zealand-domaine-fontaine-gagnard-chassagne-montrachet-village-rouge.jpg?v=1722567726"},{"product_id":"2021-comte-armand-pommard-1er-cru-clos-des-epeneaux","title":"2021, Comte Armand, POMMARD, 1er Cru, 'Clos des Epeneaux', Monopole","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe tasted the younger vines and the older vines separately, then the blend. The younger vines had a fine fresh medium deep raspberry fruit, with quite firm acidity, a limestone feel to the tannins, and a lightly ferrous touch. The old vines offered much more fruit on the nose, strawberry and raspberry, the tannins a little firmer but with much more fruit around them. As ever the blend seemed to give more of everything. A bright purple colour, and a weight of fruit on the nose with a depth of darker berry fruit. The balance between the fruit and the structure is just right, medium plus length. The tannin acid balance works well too. The 2021 Clos des Epeneaux will not be a monster but will have refinement. \u003cstrong\u003e**** 91-93 Jasper Morris MW.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru, the crown jewel of the Domaine, has an intense nose with black cherries, raspberry coulis, white pepper and bay leaf. Lovely definition with a subtle briny note that emerges with time. 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