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Antonin Rodet
ARMV
Region: France, Burgundy, Mâcon-Villages appellation
Background: In the Southern part of Burgundy, a regional appellation grown in 43 communes falling within the Mâcon-Villages appellation, which extends over 3 050 hectares.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vinification and maturing: Vinification in low-temperature stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the freshness and tension of the grape variety. Followed by a 6 months ageing, for one part in stainless steel tank and the other part in oak barrels.
Tasting notes: Pale gold with green hues. At the nose white flowers and white fruits aromas with pleasant notes of fresh almonds. A supple and charming wine in the mouth with flavours of white peach, lemon and a beautiful minerality.
Food pairing: Will be perfect served as an "apéritif" wine with salty finger foods such as chips, crackers, peanuts and olives. Enjoy also with poultry or veal in cream sauce, creamy risotto with meat and all fish.
Ageing potential: Already delicious, this wine can age 3 to 5 years in good storage conditions.
Serving temperature: Serve chilled between 10°C and 12°C. (50-54°F.)
ARPM
Background: Puligny-Montrachet is a village on the Côte de Beaune located in the area producing the greatest white wines of Burgundy: the Golden Triangle, bounded by the villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. The village takes its name from the Gallo-Roman era when during the first settlements it was named Puliniacus – the house of the marshes. It was not until the end of the 19th century that the name of Montrachet was attached to it.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vinification and ageing: The grapes, harvested by hand, are sorted in the vineyards and on arrival in the winery to ensure a rigorous selection of the bunches. They are then pressed in a pneumatic press that allows a perfect and delicate extraction of the juice while respecting the integrity of the grapes. Vinification and aging are done with 40% new barrels. This ensures that the wine has a slow and continuous oxygenation, as well as olfactory contributions. The wine is aged for 10 months on lees with a few batonnages, which will give the wine more complexity.
Tasting notes: The colour is a beautiful white gold, brilliant. Lemony aromas, a hint of citrus enhanced by elegant toasted and vanilla notes. On the palate, this beautiful Burgundy is fresh and airy. It offers a beautiful minerality, a delicate woody and a long finish.
Food pairing: This great white of Burgundy is intended to honor a refined cuisine: Bresse chicken in sauce, seared veal with mushrooms, foie gras, lobster and lobster, sea fish and cheeses such as goats, Reblochon and Brie de Meaux.
ARCM
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
ARRB19
Region: France, Burgundy
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Tasting notes: Pale gold. Floral notes of hawthorn and acacia, with a hint of citrus. A pleasant wine with woody and floral notes, a touch of lemon and a rich finale offering a nice sensation of roundness in the mouth.
ARRRB
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes: Golden yellow. A nice floral expression for this vintage with honeysuckle aromas and discreet, delicate and well-integrated woody notes. A fruity wine, well-balanced with a nice aromatic persistence.
Food pairing: This wine will be perfect paired with charcuterie platters (ham or pâtés) or sea food (scallop-shells, salmon). It can also be drunk with hot first courses, such as quiches and pies, or with dry cheeses (goat's cheese for instance).
ARGC
Region: France, Bourgogne, Cote de Nuits
ARMERC
Region: France
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: A purplish red. Fairly fine but with plenty of character. Aromas of fruits steeped in kirsch accompanied by animal and woody notes. Very well-balanced, combining fine fruity scents with a good structure thanks to the tannins.
Food pairing: This wine will be perfect paired with beef steaks, lamb (braised or in sauce) or poultry-based stews. Its structure makes it a perfect companion for any type of cheese (fresh or aged).
ARBPLG
Region: France
Background: The vineyards of Beaune are unique in that out of approximately 400 ha of vines under production, over 300 ha are classified as Premier Cru. The appellation is divided into two parts, north and south, which are separated by a division marked by the road that goes from Beaune up to Bouze-Lès-Beaune. In Old French, “Grèves” referred to sandy soil that was well adapted to viticulture. The 30-hectare “Les Grèves” vineyard is assuredly one of Beaune's best-known Premiers Crus. Seen from above, it forms a square block and occupies the entire length of the gentle, east-facing slope.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vinification and maturing: The grapes were handpicked and collected in 20-kg perforated crates. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery. At the winery the grapes were destemmed (50%) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration lasted a total of 26 days including one week of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). Infrequent punching of the cap (8 maximum).
Aging: In the cellar aged on the lees for 17 months with no racking using a proportion of 30% new French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a very delicate touch of oak to the wine. The wine was not fined but was very gently filtered before being bottled using gravity.
Tasting notes: Very intense ruby red in colour. At the nose red berry aromas, very open and complex. A wine with phenomenal power for a Beaune. Exceptional finesse. Very long on the palate.
Food pairing: For its full-bodied structure and powerful aromas, this wine pairs perfectly with game meats or aged strong cheeses such as French Epoisses, Soumaintrain or Maroilles.
ARB
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Gamay Noir
Background: The name Antonin Rodet has been rhyming with Mercurey in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise since 1875, when the house was founded by Antoine Rodet, known as Antonin. The Clos Rodet, a 17th Century bourgeois mansion situated in the heart of the village, is embodying the House's historical heart, cellar and values. For decades, the visionary Rodet family did not hesitate to invest in one of the oldest terroirs in Burgundy and contributed to the business development of the House, brought the Rodet signature into international markets and enhanced its reputation to become a reference in Mercurey and far beyond the native region. Antonin Rodet Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines contributed to the international renown of the House whose consecration came with an award at the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Of noble character and fully expressive after traditional winemaking, the House wines respect their origins with great purity.
Tasting notes: Elegant ruby red with purple reflections. Fresh and fruity bouquet wine with aromas strawberry. A fruity and lively taste, round and supple in the mouth, with good balance and smoothness.
Food pairing: A pleasant, friendly wine, to be appreciated at any time of the day, with picnics, before meals, or with cold meats and starters.
ARBV
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Gamay Noir
Background: The name Antonin Rodet has been rhyming with Mercurey in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise since 1875, when the house was founded by Antoine Rodet, known as Antonin. The Clos Rodet, a 17th Century bourgeois mansion situated in the heart of the village, is embodying the House's historical heart, cellar and values. For decades, the visionary Rodet family did not hesitate to invest in one of the oldest terroirs in Burgundy and contributed to the business development of the House, brought the Rodet signature into international markets and enhanced its reputation to become a reference in Mercurey and far beyond the native region. Antonin Rodet Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines contributed to the international renown of the House whose consecration came with an award at the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Of noble character and fully expressive after traditional winemaking, the House wines respect their origins with great purity.
Food pairing: Drink with lamb, grilled fish or scallops, fresh tofu, cured meats, a light stew, kidneys, pizza, barbecues, light soups and blue cheese from the French Auvergne area.
ARM
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vinification and ageing: Pneumatic pressing followed by cold settling between 16 & 24 hours, with the aim of removing coarse sloughs (solid particles from the skin, stems, films, impurities that are deposited by sedimentation). Alcoholic fermentations in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks for precise temperature control and homogeneity of the cuvée then funning at the end of fermentation. Ageing of wines in barrels of 228 liters mainly (a few half-muids) on fine lees for 9 months. Occasional stirring (about 2 times a month) until malolactic fermentation in order to develop both complex aromas and preserve the purity of the fruit, to protect the wine from oxidation (wall and bounce hole) but also from reduction (accumulation of sometimes sulfurous deposits in the bottom of the barrel or vat), by resuspending the fine lees.
Tasting notes: The colour is beautiful pale gold, clear and shiny. On the nose floral bouquet and finely woody on vanilla aromas. On the palate, it is a beautiful white Burgundy, frank and elegant, with a nice woodiness and a beautiful hold in the mouth.
Food pairing: Goes well with fish, grilled lobster, shellfish, prawns, or blue cheeses.
ARBC
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Background: The Chardonnays of the regional appellation Bourgogne are selected and harvested throughout the wine-growing territory of Burgundy. The Burgundy white appellation has about 1000 hectares.
Vinification and ageing: Vinified in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks and aged in oak barrels for 6 months (15% of which are new).
Tasting notes: The colour is white gold, clear and brilliant, with emerald reflections. Aromas of flowers, peach, pear and citrus. The palate is generous with ripe fruits and a beautiful.
Food pairing: To be enjoyed as an aperitif or to accompany fish, shellfish or white meat.
ARC
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Background: Located in the north of Burgundy, in the Yonne department, the appellation extends over twenty communes bordering the pretty valley of the Serein. Its vineyard benefits from an exceptional and highly envied geological implantation. The roots will draw all their resources from its predominantly clay-limestone soil dating from the Jurassic, more precisely from the Kimmeridgian (150 million years ago).
Vinification and ageing: Once arrived in the cellar, the grapes go through a long pneumatic pressing before static settling and alcoholic fermentation with yeasts selected in stainless steel tanks under temperature control of 18 to 20 ° C to preserve a maximum of fruit. Departure in malolactic fermentation quickly after the end of alcoholic fermentations to finish at 100% in January. The wine is then aged on fine lees for a period of 5 to 7 months.
Tasting notes: Chablis is known as the “purest expression of Chardonnay” – and this is a great example from a well renowned producer.
The colour is beautiful pale gold. The nose is rather an intense bouquet on grapefruit zest and cherry blossoms. On the palate it is a fresh and sweet wine, with aromas of lime, pear and hazelnut. The finish is saline, iodized and persistent.
Food pairing: To be enjoyed on white meats, sushi and sashimi, chicken with cream, shellfish, lobster and fish in general.
ARPF
Background: The communal appellation Pouilly-Fuissé is located south of the Mâconnais vineyard. It covers the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. As soon as the relief increases, south of Mâcon, around the famous rocks of Vergisson and Solutré, the vineyard of Pouilly Fuissé, on clay-limestone soils of the Jurassic, completely covers the steep slopes on small steep cirques.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes: The colour is beautiful pale gold with green highlights. On the nose a delicate fruitiness on yellow-fleshed fruits and citrus notes. The palate is lively, fresh and harmonious. The flavours are both mineral and fruity. A wine of beautiful typicity, full of charm.
Food pairing: Aperitif, salads and cold starters, seafood and fish and white meats.
ARBPN
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vinification and ageing: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with daily pumping over and flexible punching. The duration of maceration is about 15 days. Partial aging in barrels of 1 to 3 wines in order to soften and round the tannins, for a period of 6 months.
Tasting notes: The colour is ruby with purplish reflections. Domination of red fruits (strawberry, cherry), with a small note of spices and toast. The palate is ample, bright fruity with a slight woody. Persistent, firm, and well balanced.
Food pairing: This Bourgogne Pinot Noir will go perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats, light game, soft cheeses.
ARGC14
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vinification and ageing: The grapes are 100% destemmed but not crushed (so whole) and put in vats by gravity. Total maceration 24 days including one week cold (12 ° C): fermentation in indigenous yeasts only (no oenological adjuvant added such as enzymes or tannin). Infrequent trapping (8 maximum). Aging of 16 months on lees without racking, 40% new barrels, wood of French origin, long heating at low temperature for a delicate wood.
Tasting notes: The colour is brilliant, ruby in colour with garnet highlights. The aromas of strawberry, blackberry and liquorice. Some peppery notes. The palate is powerful wine, firm structure with silky tannins.
Food pairing: To be enjoyed on meat and small game, such as a beef fillet or eggs en meurette, but also to accompany a beautiful platter of regional cheeses such as Amour de Nuits, Époisses and Cîteaux.
ARRRP
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Background: Antonin Rodet is the exclusive winegrower and distributor of this ancient fortified Chateau dating back to the 12th Century has remained the property of the same family since its origins and today is the symbol of the village of Rully. The origin of "La Pucelle" comes from the way the land was divided in the family: the youngest daughter (a virgin in comparison with her elder sisters) was also given a plot as an inheritance. The vineyard estate covers nowadays over 12 hectares, producing about 60% of Premiers Crus.
Vinification and maturing: The plot was harvested on September 2020, the 3rd. Grapes were hand harvested, carefully sorted and put into boxes, to avoid bruising or crushing. Once at the winery, the grapes went in a bladder press where they were squeezed from the inside to get the best quality of juice with a minimal exposure to oxygen. Then, the must was left to settle for 24 hours to clarify before starting fermentation. Vinification took place for a part in stainless steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation was achieved, the wine was casked for a 9-month ageing period in oak barrels on thin lees. Stirring was occasional (twice a month) until the beginning of the malolactic fermentation. It prevented the wine from oxidising and helped develop its complexity. To complete the ageing process, we used a proportion of 25% new barrels to give more structure to the wine and bring more roundness.
Tasting notes: The colour is golden yellow. Aromas of citrus and exotic fruits (pineapple) carried by elegant woody notes. In the mouth, a mineral attack on citrus and exotic fruits, mostly pineapple again. An ample yet lively wine perfectly expressing the parcel terroir with a beautiful length on citrus aromas.
Food pairing: Enjoy with cold cuts, hot first courses, seafood, shellfish, fine fish or white meats in light sauces, fine cheeses, poultry in sauce.
ARMCR
Region: France, Burgundy
Grapre variety: Pinot Noir
ARML
Region: France, Burgundy, Mâconnais
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Background: Regional appellation of the Mâconnais wine-growing district (dept. of Saône-et-Loire) in the South of Burgundy. Grapes are harvested in Lugny commune. The word Villages or the name of the commune of origin, just as Lugny here, may only be added to the word Mâcon for wines harvested within the defined area of the Macon-Villages appellation consisting of 26 named communes and grouped together.
Terroir: The terroir in the Mâconnais is quite different than that of Burgundy's northern regions. Here it is clay, silica or granite-based. It is particularly because of these differences in terroir that the wines made from the Chardonnay grapes harvested in this region have a mineral freshness about them that is a delight for those who like a change from the warmer more honeyed flavoured white wines of the Côte d'Or just north of the Mâconnais.
Vinification and maturing: Vinification takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. The wine is partially aged in tanks and partially aged in barrels.
Tasting notes: Clear and shiny goldfish yellow, with green hints. The nose is fresh and complex with flavours of white flowers and dried fruits with subtle notes of acacia. Medium-body, rich and balanced wine with a slightly spicy finish.
Food pairing: Serve with seafood, quiches, grilled fish and goat's cheese.
ARSR
Region: France
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Background: Located at the southern extremity of Côte de Beaune, Santenay is home to both the nymph of water and the god of wine: it is in fact a spa and a wine-growing area! The appellation extends over the little town of Santenay and neighbouring Remigny (Saône et Loire). The vineyard covers 947.5 acres, including 124 of Premier Cru. The great majority of wines made here are red ones.
Vinification and maturing: Grapes were hand picked and carrefully selected. Traditional vinification was then carried out in temperature-controlled concrete vats with daily stirring and pumping-over. Alternating those two methods is a good way to obtain balanced wines because the tannins are not too much extracted. Then, the wine was aged for 8 months in oak barrels with around 20% new oak.
Tasting notes: This french wine has a beautiful deep and brillant red dress. On the nose expect red and black fruits and toast. The wine is full of fruit and savoriness, carried by mellow and delicately blended tannins, and a fine length in the mouth.
Food pairing: Its supple and intense attack, and its aromatic register with its distinguished finish mean it should be matched with slow-cooked dishes like braised veal or beef, to which its tannins will lend structure without being agressive. Glazed or caramelised poultry in the Asian style would also give it a warm welcome for its meaty texture, as would home-made hamburgers. And on the cheese-board: French Brie de Meaux, Pont-l'Evêque, Cîteaux, Reblochon, Bleu de Bresse...