{"title":"Introducing: Maurice Lapalus et Fils \u0026 Celebrate International Riesling Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristophe Lapalus runs 17ha of vines in and around the village of Pierreclos, just 4 km north of Pouilly-Fuisse AOC. The vineyard is certified sustainable (since 2009) and HEV (High Environmental Value) since 2015. Christophe grows pinot, gamay and chardonnay, all grown on clay\/limestone and his well-ripened grapes make well-rounded flavoursome wines all with character, nice grip, backbone and freshness. I think that these wines are immense bargains.  Cheers, Randall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierreclos:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small commune in the Saône-et-Loire department of southern Burgundy, where vineyards dedicated to Chardonnay and Gamay grow on steep, sun-exposed hillsides. Southwest of the village, vines lie between 270 and 425 metres above sea level, while to the north the slopes of the Montagne de Cras rise to 506 metres with warm south and southwest exposures.\u003cbr\u003e The terroir is defined by a striking geological mix where sedimentary rock meets ancient crystalline bedrock. As a result, vines are planted across a patchwork of granite, clay-marl and limestone soils, bringing freshness, structure and mineral character to the wines.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese wines are due to arrive mid April 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Riesling Day Special 2018 Prinz Schonhell GG from $80!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2018-prinz-schonhell-riesling-gg","title":"2018 Prinz Schonhell Riesling GG 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e'White peach and almond are garlanded in bittersweetly perfumed iris on a haunting nose. Succulent fruit and a glossy feel characterize the firm, full palate, but there is not a hint of heaviness, and the vibrant finish is enlivenec by juicy fresh lime as well as full of mineral nuances. Due to its capacity for retaining moisture, this site was privileged in 2018 at least, theoretically. \"But in its early evolution, noted Prinz with a grin, \"I didn't find a single German wine authority who believed in this wine. In fact, for a time, I gave up showing it. We had to pick early on this site,\" he added, \"or the must weight would have been too high for a balanced dry wine. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and fermentation was entirely spontaneous and in stainless steel, after which a portion of the wine matured in cask. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, - David Schildknecht, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39952938598580,"sku":"18PRIZRIESCHHAGG750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/products\/2018_Prinz_Schonhell_Riesling_GG.jpg?v=1623289888"},{"product_id":"2022-keller-riesling-limestone-750ml-bottle-copy","title":"2024 Keller Riesling 'Limestone' 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Back to pure fruit after the savoury intensity of G-Max and Morstein: ripe green fruits, creamy citrus, creamy like tangy lemon curd. With air, more smoky, but with the sweetness of a Kabinett wine, the fruit is highlighted. Fruity yet stony. Generous and fresh at the same time. An intense Kabinett with excellent balance even with very high acidity.' \u003cstrong\u003e17\/20 - Julia Harding, Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e'..a simply astounding bottle of wine in its completeness, its form and elegance, its fine-ness and balance...Compared to the lightning, to the thunder-clapping 2021ers, 2024 feels more restrained, integrated, more linear and also, importantly, much lighter. Yet like 2021, 2024 is a vintage of low yields, high extract, high concentration, and strong and tensile acidities. The comparisons to the brisk, ultra-charming vintages of 2004 and 2008 comes the closest?. -vom Boden\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44052319928500,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/KellerRieslingLimestone.jpg?v=1695712768"},{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2022-maurice-lapalus-fils-macon-milly-lamartine-750ml-bottle","title":"PRE-ARRIVAL 2022 Maurice Lapalus \u0026 Fils Macon-Milly-Lamartine 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis appellation is just north of Pierreclos (so about 10km north of Pouilly Fuisse) and although it has a reputation for whites dripping with peach and apricot \"ripe\" flavours, many of our clients are well aware that high quality minerally, tight and classy wines can be made, take Lafon for example.  This white is not in the \"apricot\" style. It's harvested for a 5ha plot and fermented and aged in steel tanks on a good amount of lees. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt shows vibrant and juicy grapefruit citrus and subtle gardenia floral notes with hints of \"riper\" yellow fruits, good mouth-filling weight, tension and a  long dry finish. For this money, it's fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44156594225332,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/MaconMilly-Lamartine_1.png?v=1772676005"},{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2023-maurice-lapalus-fils-bourgogne-rouge-750ml-bottle","title":"PRE-ARRIVAL 2023 Maurice Lapalus \u0026 Fils Bourgogne Rouge 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pinot is hand-picked and then fermented \/ macerated for 2 weeks giving a wine with generosity of fruit and a silky firm structure. Ageing takes place in tanks and barrels. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit flavours are more in the red berry and plum fruit spectrum with a hint of violet and (at least according to Christophe) mint. The palate is complex and ethereal, with black fruit flavors taking center stage. The tannins here are well-integrated. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44156598386868,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BourgogneRouge.png?v=1772678214"},{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2023-maurice-lapalus-fils-macon-pierreclos-rouge-750ml-bottle","title":"PRE-ARRIVAL 2023 Maurice Lapalus \u0026 Fils Macon-Pierreclos Rouge 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis gamay is grown on more sandy soil and ripens well, but unlike Beaujolais not far to the south, this is totally de-stemmed and fermented \/ macerated for just over a week before ageing in vats for 6 months. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is ruby red with purplish highlights and the aromas are clean and very expressive (raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant). On the palate, the wine is luscious, fruity with plenty of roundness, richness and a lovely length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Christophe Lapalus has Pierreclos at the top, in both colors. 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