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The July 2017 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part I
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"From a parcel of vines that is close to Vaudésir and extends all the way from Grenouilles to the tree line at the top of the hill; in 2006 this vineyard gave only 30 hl/ha. Here the beautifully layered nose is even more elegant but as Valmur almost always is, the aromas are restrained, cool, refined and practically shout 'Chablis' as the saline and oyster shell notes add real depth to the classic green fruit and floral aromas. As the low yields would suggest, this is one concentrated wine with an opulent mouth feel yet no loss of detail on the iodine-infused and austere but wonderfully vibrant finish that seems to go on and on. Terrific and this is brimming with that underlying sense of tension and energy."
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"From a parcel of vines that is close to Vaudésir and extends all the way from Grenouilles to the tree line at the top of the hill; in 2006 this vineyard gave only 30 hl/ha. Here the beautifully layered nose is even more elegant but as Valmur almost always is, the aromas are restrained, cool, refined and practically shout 'Chablis' as the saline and oyster shell notes add real depth to the classic green fruit and floral aromas. As the low yields would suggest, this is one concentrated wine with an opulent mouth feel yet no loss of detail on the iodine-infused and austere but wonderfully vibrant finish that seems to go on and on. Terrific and this is brimming with that underlying sense of tension and energy."
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The world's most influential fine-wine producer and the benchmark for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone. Its appellation (AOC) system codifies geography, grape and method, and its wines set the global standard for age-worthiness and terroir expression.
Produces the world's most revered Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a mosaic of tiny, terroir-defined climats. Its hierarchy of village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards makes site the ultimate expression of quality.
Produces steely, mineral Chardonnay from Kimmeridgian limestone in Burgundy's cool north, prized for precision, purity and saline drive.
The world's most versatile white grape, producing everything from steely Chablis to rich, oaked whites. Its neutrality makes it a mirror of terroir and winemaking, and the foundation of white Burgundy and Champagne.