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This is a richly flavoured white burgundy from just north of the village of Macon, which (for geographic clarity) is about 15km east of the Abbey of Cluny, and 55km south of the Cote de Beaune. This appellation is made up of two communes Viré and Clessé, so therefore it’s a “higher”, more well-regarded appellation than any of the “Macon – followed by a village” appellations. This is all fermented in 350lt barrels and aged for 10 months. It’s a ripe burgundy with real weight and presence.
This price is a killer, but we only have a few doz. When vignerons make a wine solely from Quintaine its customary to mention this on the label as it’s the hamlet making the richest and fleshiest, most opulent wines. Randall.
2022 Joseph Burrier Vire-Clesse Quintaine
$87 | Offer: $48 | $44 in Straight 6
"Not the Château’s own property but they run the vineyard of 1.20ha. Mid lemon yellow with a green streak. Quite spicy, dry fruit on the nose, intensity and volume, the spice returns with a little oak. Perfectly bred on the palate, with a very satisfying and not too rich finish." 90 Points - Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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Super-Tuscan Rosso Pre-Arrival Sale – Up to 30% Off
Le Macchiole Bolgheri
Wines are due late 2026/early 2027. Payment due with order for pre-arrival pricing.
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This estate of 25ha. started in the 80’s, makes stylish, flavoursome and pure reds from the seaside and sunny region of Bolgheri. This Rosso first released in 2004 is a blend of 50% merlot, 20% cabernet franc (a variety that this estate is famous for), 10% cabernet sauvignon and 10% shiraz, with the aim of cropping just 1kg of grapes per vine. It’s aged in concrete vats (40%) and older barriques (60%) and makes a stylish, generously flavoured, plush reds with firm but balanced tannins and classy “cabernet” fruit.
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2021 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso
Offer: $65
2021 is a 99pt vintage according to many vintage charts and was characterised by war and perfectly healthy ripe grapes with great balance. The resulting wine is firmly structured but has velvety tannins and nice dark fruit and perfumed nuances.
"Pure and expressive, this red features cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors augmented by iron, spice and light herb accents. Sleek and elegant, with a succulent profile and excellent persistence on the finish. Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc." 95Pts. - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator
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2022 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso
Offer: $59
2022 was a warm drought year that gave structured and dense Bolgheri reds with ripe tannins but in this case no excessive weight or hotness.
"This is really polished and gentle, with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It's medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a long and expressive finish of red fruit, stone and thyme." 94Pts. - James Suckling
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2023 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso
Offer: $57
This vintage had low yields, from a warm and dry season that gave very plush, vibrant and fragrant reds..
"This is really polished and gentle, with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It's medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a long and expressive finish of red fruit, stone and thyme." 94Pts. - James Suckling
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