2019 J. Moreau & Fils Chablis Grand Cru "Valmur", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE From among the seven prestigious climats located in the commune of Chablis, the 11. 92 ha of Valmur stretch across a valley at the heart of the appellation, running alongside that of Vaudsir as well as Grenouilles and Les Clos. Its location, offering subtle variations of exposition and altitude, enable more varied wines to be produced here than in the other vineyards. Moreaus selection concerns 2 ha of the vineyard. Chalky scree slopes

50% Palomino Fino and a 50% blend of other estate-grown varieties

The result is a Chardonnay that is both crisp and structured

the family continues to farm with great attention to terroir and tradition

Considered to be a “Grand Cru” vineyard of Oregon – and one of the best vineyards in all of the United States – we were ecstatic when Dick and Deirdre Shea called us to say they had a couple of blocks of fruit they would be interested in selling to us

established in 1877 and currently helmed by Claude and Evelyne Geoffray along with their son Claude-Edouard

with long gentle presses

100% estate-grown fruit

This full-bodied Mediterranean rosé exhibits a delicate pale salmon color

Aged in large 456l barrels

Their approach emphasises minimal intervention in the cellar

Cavas are made utilizing the same methods used in Champagne and have remained Spain's best-kept secret for quality and value in wine

he presents the elegant and complex red