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Vinopolis Newsletter 2-19-25 PM

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Special Arrivals
Domaine Michel Lafarge

New Arrivals
Louis-Claude Devignes, Bernard Baudry, Champagne Marguet, Pra, Carol Shelton, and more!
 
Special Arrivals
 
 
France
 
Domaine Michel Lafarge
 
 

“The 2022 vintage was showing well during my annual barrel tasting chez Lafarge, emphasizing the charming, pretty side of the year. The team began picking on August 26, another early harvest. As usual, reds were destemmed, in some cases manually, and élevage is taking place in predominantly used barrels, with the Lafarge’s habitual racking with aeration. The result is wines with a resolutely old-school style that have a good track record of evolving gracefully in the cellar.” –Wine Advocate
 
Domaine Michel Lafarge is a cornerstone of Burgundy winemaking, particularly in Volnay, where it has produced elegant, terroir-driven wines since the 19th century.
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JC Somers Sale – Your New Old Favorite 2-19-25

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JC Somers Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Max Ferd. Richter

 
New Label, Same Old-School Quality
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
JC Somers
 
Jay Somers and Ronda Newell-Somers have been making waves in the Willamette Valley wine scene for almost 30 years. Best known for their previous winery, J. Christopher, which they founded in 1996 and have since parted ways from. Those longing for the glory days of J. Christopher are in luck: Jay and Ronda’s new project, JC Somers, brings you that impeccable quality and ridiculous value that you’ve come to expect.
 
How do we know? Aside from tasting through these, we know the pedigree. They’re still working with the vines that made them famous, including some of the finest vineyards in the Dundee Hills: Abbey Ridge, Bella Vida, and La Colina, as well as Croft, their longtime source for delectable Sauvignon Blanc.
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Dry Hedonism with Muller-Catoir 2-18-25

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Muller-Catoir Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Remelluri

 
Take a Walk on the Dry Side
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
Muller-Catoir
 
From grand and aristocratic Riesling, to wild and exciting Scheurebe, to arguably the best Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) we sell, Müller-Catoir’s wines are top-class in every criterion except cost.
 
Focusing on dry wines long before it was fashionable in Germany, Müller-Catoir owns some of the greatest vineyards in the Pfalz. This family estate, founded in 1744, knows their lands well and has a special touch with them.
 
Closer to Alsace than Berlin, the Pfalz region is nestled between the Haardt Mountains and the Rhine River in a veritable oasis of forests and hills. The growing conditions make for some of the most interesting and diverse expressions of German wine, with Riesling being the crown jewel.
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Classic Barbaresco from Paitin & Ca’ del Baio Sale 2-17-25

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Paitin & Ca’ del Baio Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Jérôme Chezeaux

 
Two Traditionally-Styled Barbaresco Estates
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
Paitin & Ca’ del Baio Barbaresco
 
Looking for value in Piedmont? You’re in luck. With our three-day sale on long-time customer favorites, you’re sure to find the perfect bottle for your evening. These are wineries that fly under-the-radar elsewhere and we’ve got some of the best prices on these right now.
 
When looking for value in the Piemonte, Paitin is clearly at the head of the class because of the ratio of quality to price—at least for now. Like every other great value region, one day the world will wake up and notice how wonderful these wines are. (We’ve certainly beaten that drum for years, now.)
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Legacies of Leoville 2-16-25


Chateau Leoville Barton Grand Cru Classé | Dunstan Vintner           Buy Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2019 wine online | Millesima
 

Bordeaux’s Left Bank is home to some of the most esteemed wines in the world. Resting in the heart of Saint-Julien, two legendary châteaux stand as paragons of that excellence: Léoville Barton and Léoville Poyferré. Though they share a common history as part of the once-massive Léoville estate, each has since developed its own distinct identity, showcasing the grandeur of Bordeaux in unique ways.

Léoville Barton traces its origins to the early 19th century when the Irish merchant Hugh Barton acquired a portion of the original Léoville estate. Unlike many Bordeaux châteaux, Léoville Barton has remained in the same family for over 200 years, maintaining a commitment to tradition and timeless quality. The estate is known for producing structured, classically styled wines with deep concentration, firm tannins, and exceptional aging potential.

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