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The vineyard’s complex intersection of clay and gravel soils allows for a significant integration of Cabernet Franc, providing a structural framework and aromatic lift rarely found in the appellation.\n\nIn 2014, a cool growing season followed by a warm, dry Indian summer facilitated deep phenolic ripeness while maintaining high levels of natural acidity.  This climatic arc produced a wine defined by its verticality and tension, featuring fine-grained tannins and a dense mid-palate that remains balanced by a distinct mineral nerve.\n\nThe resulting profile is one of classical proportion and architectural clarity, reflecting the technical restraint and terroir-driven focus characteristic of the Thienpont family.","brand":"Vintus LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147109781752,"sku":"3389","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3052.jpg?v=1767808873"},{"product_id":"la-gravette-de-certan-pomerol-8","title":"2017 La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 La Gravette de Certan, the distinguished second wine of Vieux Château Certan, is a refined blend primarily of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the esteemed Pomerol appellation.  Its unique terroir on the Pomerol plateau features a distinctive mix of gravel, clay, and sand, enriched by the \"crasse de fer\" (iron oxide), contributing to the wine's inherent complexity and structure.The 2017 vintage, characterized by a warm and dry summer after challenging spring frosts, yielded a wine of notable richness and depth, showcasing sweet tannins and a balanced profile.  Crafted with the meticulous attention of the Thienpont family, this offering reflects their philosophy of elegance and authenticity.La Gravette de Certan faithfully mirrors the pedigree of its grand vin, presenting an accessible yet profound expression of this renowned estate and its exceptional vineyard site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joanne US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147533504760,"sku":"9746","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2623.jpg?v=1761343310"},{"product_id":"blason-dissan-margaux-3","title":"2016 Blason d'Issan, Margaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder the direction of Emmanuel Cruse and consultant Eric Boissenot, the 2016 Blason d’Issan is the product of rigorous plot-by-plot selection and a gravity-fed cellar protocol designed to prioritize structural clarity. The fruit is sourced from younger vines within the estate’s historic walled vineyard, where deep gravel mounds over clay-limestone subsoils provide the drainage and thermal regulation central to the Margaux appellation. The 2016 vintage conditions—specifically a dry summer followed by cool nights in September—facilitated complete phenolic maturity while preserving the high acidity and low pH levels necessary for structural tension. This technical profile results in a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine defined by its fine-grained tannin architecture and a concentrated mid-palate density that maintains significant vertical energy. Managed with approximately 14 months in 35% new French oak, the final assembly highlights the structural precision and saline minerality characteristic of the estate’s proximity to the Gironde estuary. Perhaps one of the best values on the market in Bordeaux today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147747709176,"sku":"11302","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3307.jpg?v=1772135324"},{"product_id":"chateau-brane-cantenac-2eme-cru-classe-margaux-3","title":"2016 Chateau Brane-Cantenac, 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux","description":"Henri Lurton’s management of Brane-Cantenac centers on a disciplined agricultural approach, utilizing high-density planting and an increasing integration of biodynamic treatments to maximize phenolic depth.  The estate is defined by its location on the Plateau of Brane, where the \"Terrasse 4\" deep gravel deposits provide the drainage and thermal regulation necessary for achieving the site's signature vertical structure.\n\nDuring the 2016 vintage, a late-season dry spell allowed for slow, complete tannin ripening, while cool nights preserved the precise acidity required to balance the year’s significant extract.  This Second Growth exhibits a sophisticated architecture built on a foundation of fine-grained, granular tannins and a dense mid-palate that emphasizes tension over broadness.\n\nThrough meticulous optical sorting and eighteen months of aging in seventy percent new French oak, the wine achieves a linear, savory profile that prioritizes terroir transparency and structural longevity.","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147906273528,"sku":"12605","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3303.jpg?v=1772135847"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-42","title":"2021 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol","description":"Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont navigated the 2021 vintage by prioritizing aromatic preservation and structural precision, utilizing a gentle extraction regimen with significantly reduced pump-overs to manage the season's cooler profile.  The wine is grounded in the estate's 14-hectare contiguous plot on the Pomerol plateau, where the mosaic of deep clay and gravel-rich parcels allowed for the inclusion of all available Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) to provide structural integrity.\n\nThis 2021 Grand Vin represents a return to a classic Bordeaux framework, defined by a 13. 2% alcohol level and a high-acid core that yields a vertical, transparent architecture.\n\nIts structural identity is built on fine-grained, silky tannins and a mid-palate density derived from tension rather than weight.  The finish is notably persistent and saline, reflecting the physiological ripeness achieved through meticulous late-season canopy management and a harvest that extended into early October.","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147966697720,"sku":"13045","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3053.jpg?v=1767808921"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-43","title":"2021 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol - Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexandre and Guillaume Thienpont navigated the 2021 vintage by prioritizing aromatic preservation and structural precision, utilizing a gentle extraction regimen with significantly reduced pump-overs to manage the season's cooler profile. The wine is grounded in the estate's 14-hectare contiguous plot on the Pomerol plateau, where the mosaic of deep clay and gravel-rich parcels allowed for the inclusion of all available Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) to provide structural integrity. This 2021 Grand Vin represents a return to a classic Bordeaux framework, defined by a 13. 2% alcohol level and a high-acid core that yields a vertical, transparent architecture. Its structural identity is built on fine-grained, silky tannins and a mid-palate density derived from tension rather than weight. The finish is notably persistent and saline, reflecting the physiological ripeness achieved through meticulous late-season canopy management and a harvest that extended into early October.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148030726392,"sku":"13532","price":689.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2013.jpg?v=1757112451"},{"product_id":"la-gravette-de-certan-pomerol-15","title":"2019 La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol - Magnum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is the 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e wine from Vieux Chateau Certan, one of our favorite properties and one of the most prestigious and highly-regarded estates in Pomerol, Bordeaux. It's made from grapes grown in the same vineyard as the Grand Vin (Vieux Château Certan's primary wine), but typically from younger vines (often less than 25 years old) or from parcels that didn't quite make the cut for the top wine in a given vintage. However, it benefits from the same meticulous care, winemaking expertise, and facilities as the Grand Vin. It allows Vieux Château Certan to maintain the incredibly high quality and consistency of its Grand Vin by being highly selective. Any grapes that don't meet the stringent standards for the first wine are used for Gravette de Certan, ensuring no good fruit goes to waste, but more importantly, preserving the Grand Vin's integrity. Like many properties, they also sell a fair amount of grapes to the bulk market so really only top fruit makes it into any of their bottled wines. Gravette de Certan is designed to be more approachable and enjoyable in its youth compared to the often-austere Grand Vin, which needs significant aging. While it shares the \"pedigree\" and reflects the terroir of Vieux Château Certan, it offers a more immediate expression of fruit and elegance. This wine is predominantly Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc as well. Great BBQ wine with burgers, steaks etc. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintus NY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148224647416,"sku":"15785","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1774.jpg?v=1757110383"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-poyferre-2eme-cru-classe-saint-julien-12","title":"2009 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien - Double Magnum","description":"","brand":"Armins Rusis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148283891960,"sku":"16867","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1981.jpg?v=1757109343"},{"product_id":"chateau-trotanoy-pomerol-4","title":"2018 Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol - Magnum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis wine got nearly perfect scores from the major critics and is one of the greatest estates in Pomerol - rivals Petrus, Lafleur, Vieux Chateau Certan, etc. This very special wine is extraordinary now but will age for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armins Rusis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148293329144,"sku":"17017","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1848.jpg?v=1757109225"},{"product_id":"1996-chateau-latour-premier-cru-classe-pauillac-magnum","title":"1996 Chateau Latour, Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac - Magnum","description":"The 1996 Château Latour, a quintessential expression of the Pauillac Premier Cru Classé, serves as a masterclass in the structural potential of Cabernet Sauvignon cultivated on the estate’s iconic gravel-on-clay \"Enclos. \" The vintage was defined by a hot, dry August followed by a cooler, pivotal September that forced a slower maturation, ultimately preserving essential acidity and tension within the concentrated grapes.\n\nWithin the cellar, the estate’s rigorous parcel-by-parcel vinification approach emphasized the extraction of high-quality, fine-grained tannins, resulting in a muscular, dense architecture that defines the wine’s character.  This technical precision, combined with the site’s naturally superior drainage and cooling maritime influence, produced a wine of remarkable, slow-evolving power.\n\nIt remains an authoritative example of how deliberate vineyard stewardship and structural management in a classic vintage translate into profound longevity and geological expression.","brand":"Jesse Krzywon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46487618289912,"sku":"17944","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1599.jpg?v=1757108329"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-grand-village-bordeaux-superieur","title":"2018 Chateau Grand Village, Bordeaux Superieur - Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Grand Village, the ancestral Right Bank estate of the Guinaudeau family of Château Lafleur, is farmed with the same uncompromising, terroir-first philosophy that defines its more famous sibling. Located in Mouillac, the property sits on elevated clay-limestone soils over Asteria limestone bedrock, a combination that offers both drainage and measured water retention. In 2018—a vintage marked by a challenging, rain-soaked spring and a hot, dry summer—these soils proved essential, supporting even ripening and allowing for extended hang-time to refine the naturally thick-skinned Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The resulting Bordeaux Supérieur is impressively composed: ripe yet finely etched, structured yet fresh, and unmistakably shaped by the harmony between site and season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648352637176,"sku":"18189","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2768.jpg?v=1764373996"},{"product_id":"2020-la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien","title":"2020 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien - Half Bottle","description":"La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is produced by Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, a Second Growth estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation that has been managed by the Borie family since 1941.  The vines are rooted in the estate’s signature gravelly soils, which are rich in quartz and aid in drainage, and the wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a small portion of Petit Verdot.\n\nIn the glass, it shows a dense character with notes of cassis, graphite, and tobacco, supported by a structured, firm texture.  The 2020 vintage provided a warm, dry growing season that yielded concentrated fruit and a classic, balanced profile.\n\nThis half-bottle is an excellent option for those looking to experience the estate's style, offering both immediate accessibility and the foundation to develop further in the cellar.","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46667896193272,"sku":"18210","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2386.jpg?v=1757108060"},{"product_id":"2019-domaine-de-chevalier-rouge-cru-classe-pessac-leognan","title":"2019 Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eBecause the understated property is surrounded by a dense forest, Domaine de Chevalier manages to feel like a peaceful enclave in Bordeaux rather than a powerfully imposing Chateau. The fact that they have retained the ‘domaine’ designation (more Burgundian) rather than ‘chateau’ also hints at the overall ethos of the place. The Bernard family refer to it as a ‘secret garden.’ We could hardly call the wines secrets anymore, but in the context of modern-day Bordeaux, they are definitely an insider’s choice. The combination of the surrounding trees and classically gravelly Graves soil provide for a cool environment conducive to lifted wines with an elegant, pronounced mineral character and intoxicating aromatic expression that can rival even the best of Margaux. The reds are generally 60-70% Cabernet with the rest Merlot and a small percentage of Petit Verdot \u0026amp; Cab Franc. Simply put, if you are a fan of poised Bordeaux more focused on finesse than sheer power then these are wines that would be a good fit for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joanne US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363778806008,"sku":"18913","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2666.jpg?v=1762630182"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-de-chevalier-blanc-cru-classe-pessac-leognan","title":"2021 Domaine de Chevalier, Grand Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan Blanc","description":"The 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, a distinguished Cru Classé de Graves, is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, masterfully showcasing the unique character of a vintage celebrated for its vibrant white wines.  Despite a challenging growing season, late-season conditions allowed for ideal ripeness, contributing to its exceptional purity and freshness.\n\nThis Pessac-Léognan gem hails from an estate uniquely nestled within a protective forest, fostering a distinct microclimate, and rooted in the region's classic gravel and clay soils that impart profound minerality.  Under the meticulous guidance of Olivier Bernard, Domaine de Chevalier's philosophy centers on a deep respect for terroir, expressed through extensive organic and biodynamic farming practices.\n\nThis unwavering commitment, combined with the ideal 2021 conditions for white varietals, results in a wine renowned globally for its precision, elegance, and vivid expression of its Graves origins.","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47422472945912,"sku":"18998","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2710.jpg?v=1763568907"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-le-puy-emilien","title":"2022 Chateau le Puy, Emilien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eIf Bordeaux had the ultimate hipster, it would be Château Le Puy. Not just the ultimate, the original. In a region that was slow to adopt biodynamic viticulture, Le Puy was the trailblazer—a wine of brooding fruit, cherry and cassis liqueur, and wet earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454872174840,"sku":"19018","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2729.jpg?v=1764196685"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-poujeaux-moulis-en-medoc","title":"2016 Chateau Poujeaux, Moulis en Medoc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Poujeaux is the undisputed benchmark of Moulis-en-Médoc. Owned by the Cuvelier family (of Clos Fourtet fame) and consulted by Stéphane Derenoncourt, the estate is defined by its superb terroir: a solid block of deep Günzian gravel. The 2016 vintage is a modern classic for the property. A wet spring gave way to a hot, dry summer, capped by a cool, long harvest that allowed for perfect ripening. The winemaking team utilized whole-berry fermentation and restrained oak aging (30–40% new) to preserve the fruit's purity. The resulting wine offers a polished mid-palate and firm, velvety tannins that speak to the quality of the vintage. With its precise structure and deep mineral undercurrent, this is a Poujeaux built for the long haul, though its balance makes it approachable now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joanne US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47621349736696,"sku":"19277","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2842.jpg?v=1766094390"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-palmer-historical-xixth-century-wine-l-20-19-vdf","title":"2019 Chateau Palmer, Historical XIXth Century Wine L.20.19, VdF","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn 2005, Palmer's director Thomas Duroux opened a bottle of 1869 Palmer that stopped him cold. The wine had a quality he couldn't place — something older, softer, more layered than modern Bordeaux. What he was tasting was \"hermitage,\" the 19th-century practice of adding a small measure of northern Rhône Syrah to Bordeaux to deepen its structure and radiance. The practice was legal, widely accepted, and then quietly forgotten. Duroux decided to bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Historical XIXth Century Wine is the result — Palmer's Margaux fruit, biodynamically farmed on gravel, sand, and clay soils, blended with a small parcel of northern Rhône Syrah whose exact origin Duroux has kept secret since the project began. The L.20.19 is 47% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Syrah, aged 22 months in French oak. The 2019 growing season delivered full physiological ripeness with late-season freshness intact, and the Syrah does exactly what it was always meant to do — adds a velvety texture, a violet and black truffle complexity, and a precision that makes the wine feel both ancient and entirely alive. Only 5,000 bottles were released. This is one of the most intellectually compelling wines being made in France today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armins Rusis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628802851064,"sku":"19379","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3383.jpg?v=1772753830"},{"product_id":"2022-vignobles-despagne-rapin-maison-blanche-le-colombier-de-la-metairie-montagne-saint-emilion","title":"2022 Vignobles Despagne-Rapin, Maison Blanche, Le Colombier de la Metairie, Montagne-Saint-Emilion","description":"Vignobles Despagne-Rapin produces this wine at their family estate in Montagne-Saint-Emilion, where they have been farming their 32 hectares of vines using biodynamic methods for over a decade.  The vineyard is planted on clay-limestone and sandy-clay soils, and the wine is made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc harvested from vines averaging 45 years of age.\n\nIn the glass, it displays notes of ripe red berries and subtle earthiness, supported by a firm, structured texture.  The 2022 vintage provided a warm, sunny growing season that resulted in concentrated fruit character and balanced acidity.\n\nThis bottle offers immediate appeal, providing a grounded, authentic expression of the region that is ready to enjoy now.","brand":"Selection Massale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48019826475256,"sku":"19926","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3316.jpg?v=1772573519"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-dissan-3eme-cru-classe-margaux","title":"2016 Chateau d'Issan 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux","description":"Château d’Issan maintains a rigorous parcel-by-parcel approach to viticulture, employing traditional Médoc pruning and careful canopy management to ensure physiological maturity across their gravel-dominant terroir in the heart of Margaux. The 2016 growing season was defined by a wet winter and spring, followed by an arid, sun-drenched summer and a crucial Indian summer that allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining necessary acid levels. In the cellar, this 3ème Cru Classé undergoes gravity-fed, plot-specific fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by eighteen months of aging in fifty percent new French oak. The resulting structure is characterized by firm, fine-grained tannins, marked mid-palate density, and a structural tension that reflects the vintage’s ability to marry concentration with persistent, lifted acidity.","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48051011322104,"sku":"19947","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3544.jpg?v=1775254471"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-lafon-rochet-4eme-cru-classe-saint-estephe","title":"2016 Chateau Lafon-Rochet 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe","description":"The 2016 Château Lafon-Rochet marks a pivotal technical shift for this 4ème Cru Classé, representing the estate’s first vintage farmed almost entirely under organic methods. 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