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Coquard Loison Fleurot -
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Flying Under The Radar In Burgundy
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Hi friends and happy Mother's Day for anyone celebrating in the UK. If you're cooking for mum at home, I hope you're treating her to some nice bottles. And if you braving the brunching crowds, I trust that you upgraded that complimentary glass or prosecco to something proper.
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We've also had quite a few sign-ups to our list over the past fortnight, so if it's your first time getting one of these offers - welcome.
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The response to the Chacra offer was incredibly well received (oversubscribed), so thank you for the support. Our trusty concierge has delivered all the duty paid cases by now and the bonded transfers are making their way to your respective warehouses.
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If you ordered one of our Christmas mixed cases or are a Burgundy afficiando, you may already be familiar with today's producer. Otherwise, I hope these are an introduction to an address that's making high quality wines without all the buzz and tight allocations that we've come to associate with the region.
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The best part about these wines are from favorable vintages (2015 - warm and genrous/ 2017 - classical and balanced) that are in their early drinking windows so are ready to be opened as soon as this weekend.
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So without further ado...
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Until recently it was rare to spot wines from Coquard Loison Fleurot outside of the French market. Despite enviable holdings (the domaine holds no less than six Grand Crus, mostly venerable old vines planted between 1920 and 1960), "CLF" largely remained an insider secret until the arrival of star winemaker Thomas Colladot in 2010.
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Colladot is part of what one might call Burgundy's young winemaker inner circle, closely tied to young hotshots like Charles Lachaux and Sébastien Cathiard. The group shares winemaking techniques, yes, but more importantly they have a shared vision of wine as an agricultural product that can be no better than the vineyards in which it is born.
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CLF is no stranger to grape cultivation, with nine carefully-managed hectares that are now jointly shepherded by Colladot and commercial director Claire Fleurot. Grapes sold to négociants, common before Colladot's arrival, have now mostly returned to domaine production, and the old-vine material is turning out stunning wines under his practiced hand.
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For fans of Cathiard or Mugneret-Gibourg, the CLF wines are outrageous values, and echo the blend of richness, balance, and site-specificity at those addresses that is so difficult to replicate, and tends to balloon prices once the word gets out. Get your hands on some while you can!
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White-Glove Concierge Delivery and Free In-Bond Transfers
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Order any immediately available wines by Wednesday and our concierge will have your wines delivered to your doorstep in time to pull the cork (or lay down in your cellar) Saturday night.
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As always, nationwide two-day shipping is available - just select the option at checkout.
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Anything else taking your fancy? As always we’ll transfer to other UK warehouses at no cost.
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Founder, Avint-Garde Fine Wine
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- Neal Martin, Vinous (89-91)
Old-vine Gevrey-Chambertin from Coquard-Loison Fleurot, 2017 delivers refined cherry and cassis fruit, fine tannins and balanced freshness - ready to drink now, with gentle ageing potential.
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£235.00 in bond
£304.32 inc. VAT
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"Excellent fruit definition on the palate..."
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- Neal Martin, Vinous (89-91)
Perfumed, silky, and true to its Vosne roots, this 2017 from Coquard Loison Fleurot offers immediate pleasure with exotic spice and fine structure. A classy Burgundy from an under-the-radar estate.
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£285.00 in bond
£364.32 inc. VAT
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Supple, perfumed 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis from Coquard Loison Fleurot, balancing ripe red and dark fruit with silky structure. Elegant now yet ageworthy, offering classic charm and depth through 2030.
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"The very precise finish that confirms this as premier cru in all but name. What an outstanding village cru. This comes highly recommended."
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- Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate (90-92)
£300.00 in bond
£382.32 inc. VAT
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Silky, perfumed and expressive, this 2015 village Vosne delivers ripe cherry, spice and fine tannins. A charming, well-priced example from a traditional domaine in a warm, generous vintage.
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£310.00 in bond
£395.40 inc. VAT
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Elegant and terroir-driven, this 2017 Grand Cru balances vibrant fruit, spice and fine tannins. Structured for aging but already beautifully defined, delivering serious pedigree with notable value.
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£600.00 in bond
£743.40 inc. VAT
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- All offers are subject to availability and confirmation.
- Alcohol is sold only to customers aged 18 or over. By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
- Please drink responsibly. Alcohol can be harmful to your health. For more information, visit Drinkaware.co.uk.
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