{"title":"Large Format","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a725-chantereves-bourgogne-hautes-cotes-de-beaune-paris-lhopital-2018-1500ml","title":"[A725] CHANTEREVES BOURGOGNE HAUTES COTES DE BEAUNE PARIS L'HOPITAL 2018 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noirs from Paris l’Hôpital in Haute Côte de Beaune of dark sandy Granit. Floral with bouquets of dark red fruits. Fine tannins with racy acidity. Complex and structured. A very elegant and charming Haute Côte impresses with its scale and performs well above its humble appellation and it well matches a good village or even some 1er cru. (by Chanterêves)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chanterêves Tomoko Kuriyama x Guillaume Bott\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chantereves\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chantereves_banner_14_490x735_1b923d06-7165-4c84-8047-3a95e15b225a.jpg?v=1783233926\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342594220260,"sku":"F04910083LAK2018","price":880.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chantereves_hcb_2018_mg_01_735x735_d73bed71-5e82-4b4c-b1e3-3b851a03bd8e.jpg?v=1783236447"},{"product_id":"a726-chantereves-bourgogne-hautes-cotes-de-beaune-paris-lhopital-2019-1500ml","title":"[A726] CHANTEREVES BOURGOGNE HAUTES COTES DE BEAUNE PARIS L'HOPITAL 2019 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOver 45 years old vine Pinot Noirs from Paris l’Hôpital in Haute Côte de Beaune of dark sandy Granit. As the sandy steep slopes are prone to erosion, the middle of the rows are all year no-till. Floral with bouquets of dark red fruits. Very fine tannins with racy acidity. Complex and structured. Dense yet lifted. Certainly the best Hautes Côtes de Beaune Tomoko and Guillaume have made in 10 years. Performs well above its humble appellation and it well matches a good village or even some 1er cru. (by Chanterêves)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chanterêves Tomoko Kuriyama x Guillaume Bott\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chantereves\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chantereves_banner_14_490x735_1b923d06-7165-4c84-8047-3a95e15b225a.jpg?v=1783233926\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342617157860,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chantereves_hcb_2019_mg_01_735x735_65e9bcf5-50e4-4b50-8f17-90e8c78ca28b.jpg?v=1783236791"},{"product_id":"a715-chantereves-bourgogne-aligote-les-chagniots-2019-1500ml","title":"[A715] CHANTEREVES BOURGOGNE ALIGOTE LES CHAGNIOTS 2019 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLes Chagniots is situated between Ladoix and Corgoloin. 100 years ultra old vines are planted on 0.17 ha tiny parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoko and Guillaume farm organic using phytotherapy approaches researched and recommended by Eric Petiot, a pioneering plant scientist based in Lausanne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as spraying goes, minimal copper is used against Downy Mildou and Low-fat milk against Powdery Mildou with zero use of sulphur. The vineyard is ploughed by horse by Gilbert Simond who is a master in his field. He is the most demanded horse plougher of the Côte, from Domaine de Montille to Comtes Lafon. Soil tilled from mid April to mid July and during the 8 months of the year is no-till.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover crop mix of 26 different perennial plant species is employed to maintain bio-diversity and healthy soil composition, structure and microbial life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetic and dense. Beautiful texture. Elegance and power are well balanced. Aligoté with charm, depth, and complexity. Their artisan spirit reaches to the every detail corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chanterêves Tomoko Kuriyama x Guillaume Bott\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chantereves\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chantereves_banner_41_490x735_bcfdb05b-4ef4-4fd2-b3b0-f0190353bd68.jpg?v=1783242989\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e[2019 Vintage Report by Chanterêves]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a year marked by small crop. Because millésime 2018 brought abundant fruit, this was more or less expected but compounded by the frost and the dry summer (less juice and more solids). The harvest proceeded under excellent weather. Grapes, though little in quantity, were pretty with frequent millerandage. For Chardonnay it was imperative just as in the preceding years to to get on with the harvest quickly. Pinot noir required discerning eye to pick the right dates of harvest. It needn’t wait too long otherwise not only the sugar would increase but would concentrate too quickly which meant jeopardizing balance and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation with indigenous yeasts for both colors went agreeably smoothly. Good amount of natural yeast population assured moderately fast and clean fermentation. 2019 is an exciting millésime not only for the reds but also for the whites. There is energy and poise, complexity and density. The reds are also remarkably detailed, balanced and elegant. We must say it is our most favorite vintage of reds to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chantereves_banner_14_490x735_1b923d06-7165-4c84-8047-3a95e15b225a.jpg?v=1783233926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49343435112676,"sku":"F04910083NBK2019","price":980.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chantereves_arigote_chagniots_2019_mg_01_735x735_00bd4c2c-223a-4f68-943a-b9dc3183f875.jpg?v=1783242873"},{"product_id":"b393-domaine-de-chassorney-aurelien-verdet-saint-romain-rouge-sous-la-velle-2023-1500ml","title":"[B393] DOMAINE DE CHASSORNEY (AURELIEN VERDET) SAINT ROMAIN ROUGE SOUS LA VELLE 2023 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage wines from Domaine de Chassorney each have their own highlights and are all enjoyable, but this Sous la Velle stands out as quite a masterpiece among the series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSous la Velle is located 380m above sea level, right next to Sous Roche. Like the other wines in this series, the fruit is rich and full-bodied, but the texture is smooth and transparent, with acidity and minerals accentuating the wine’s dimensionality and the clarity of its outlines. It is a typical excellent wine from a great vintage. Like En Carran, this one is also produced only in magnum size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/saint_romain_map_02_560x735_cossard.jpg?v=1783419134\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49352293482724,"sku":"F04410114LAK2023","price":750.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/av_chassorney_saint_romain_sous_la_velle_2023_01_735x735_0c5263b1-70b1-449e-b01d-1a53cdc44360.jpg?v=1783420689"},{"product_id":"b390-domaine-de-chassorney-aurelien-verdet-saint-romain-blanc-sous-le-chateau-clos-du-cerisier-2023-1500ml","title":"[B390] DOMAINE DE CHASSORNEY (AURELIEN VERDET) SAINT ROMAIN BLANC SOUS LE CHATEAU CLOS DU CERISIER 2023 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrédéric Cossard is based in Saint-Romain and had produced some of the finest wines in this appellation from vineyards such as Sous Roche, Combe Bazin, Sous la Velle, Sous le Château, and Bourgogne En Carran. The wine we introduce here is Sous le Château Clos du Cerisier 2023, crafted by Aurélien Verdet. Originating from a special parcel, it represents the top cuvée of Domaine de Chassorney and is produced only in a small number of magnums. The wine is striking for its viscous, highly concentrated, and weighty juice. Its acidity, bitterness, and slight astringency are all of high quality, contributing depth, structure, and nuance to the full-bodied profile. It is clearly crafted with long-term aging in mind, and it is estimated that it will require another seven to eight years from now to fully open. It is an exceptional wine—at this stage, best described as a mass of pure potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/saint_romain_map_02_560x735_cossard.jpg?v=1783419134\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49352350728420,"sku":"F04410114LBK2023","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/av_chassorney_saint_romain_sous_le_chateau_2023_mg_01_735x735_bc498a86-8fe8-421c-8faf-86abcdf2fbb2.jpg?v=1783421769"},{"product_id":"b393-domaine-de-chassorney-aurelien-verdet-bourgogne-rouge-en-carran-2023-1500ml","title":"[B391] DOMAINE DE CHASSORNEY (AURELIEN VERDET) BOURGOGNE ROUGE EN CARRAN 2023 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur favourite special cuvée since the time of Frédéric Cossard is this En Carran, made from Pinot Noir sourced from a tiny parcel in Saint-Romain. Production exclusively in magnum size has been continued by Aurélien Verdet as well. It exhibits the expected delicate yet deeply flavourful style, but the well-ripened 2023 vintage prominently features nuances of strawberry jam (or rather, it is exactly that), making it enjoyable right from the moment it is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a truly pleasant wine to drink, and although it goes down smoothly, the magnum size means there is plenty, so you can drink freely without being stingy. That said, it is not a wine for gulping. This astonishingly high-quality AC Bourgogne Pinot Noir is not cheap, but its price is by no means ridiculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/saint_romain_map_02_560x735_cossard.jpg?v=1783419134\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49352378482916,"sku":"F04910114KAK2023","price":680.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/av_chassorney_bourgogne_en_carran_2023_01_735x735_7386d829-28bb-4bd9-841f-57d5e30f53c6.jpg?v=1783422696"},{"product_id":"4581-domaine-de-chassorney-frederic-cossard-saint-romain-rouge-sous-la-velle-2017-1500ml","title":"[4581] DOMAINE DE CHASSORNEY (FREDERIC COSSARD) SAINT ROMAIN ROUGE SOUS LA VELLE 2017 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is another Saint Romain from Frédéric et Laure Cossard. Needless to say, Saint-Romain is their home ground. Sous la Velle is located 380m above sea level, just next to Sous Roche. The wine has good minerality and pure fruit. Frédéric et Laure Cossard have specially bottled this cuvée only in magnum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/saint_romain_map_02_560x735_cossard.jpg?v=1783419134\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49379907109092,"sku":"F04410114LAK2017","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chassorney_saint_romain_sous_la_velle_2017_mg_01_735x735_1bd8f563-13bf-47d8-8ed4-84551de40aac.jpg?v=1783761031"},{"product_id":"4579-domaine-de-chassorney-frederic-cossard-bourgogne-rouge-en-carran-la-croix-de-bernard-2017-1500ml","title":"[4579] DOMAINE DE CHASSORNEY (FREDERIC COSSARD) BOURGOGNE ROUGE EN CARRAN LA CROIX DE BERNARD 2017 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis special cuvée is bottled only in magnum format. It is made from Pinot Noir sourced from a tiny parcel in Saint-Romain that is the home ground of Frédéric and Laure Cossard. Characterized by floral notes and lovely red berries, the wine is extremely pure, lively, and silky, which embodies the full style we appreciate from Frédéric and Laure Cossard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/saint_romain_map_02_560x735_cossard.jpg?v=1783419134\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49379959603428,"sku":"F04910114KAK2017","price":980.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/chassorney_bourgogne_en_carran_2017_mg_02_735x735_da898685-654e-4b73-a6b9-8a1823224a7e.jpg?v=1783762081"},{"product_id":"6379-gerard-schueller-alsace-pinot-gris-le-bild-et-leon-avant-2014-1500ml","title":"[6379] GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE PINOT GRIS LE BILD ET LEON AVANT 2014 1500ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"D5aOJc vJwDU\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée is a blend of Pinot Gris sourced from two distinct lieux-dits: Oncle Léon and Bildstoecklé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it first arrived, it was extremely taut—steely in its minerality and driven by pronounced acidity—to the point of being rather austere, so we set it aside. After several years, it has reached a superb state. Only now, after 12 years, has the freshness of the fruit begun to emerge. Bottled in a 48 cm-tall magnum, it may require a bit of care when it comes to storage and chilling before serving, but it is well worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes: Gerard Schueller’s magnum bottles stand 48 cm tall, so they might not fit into a standard refrigerator or wine cellar due to their height and depth. Please carefully check your wine storage setup before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/2026.05.02_schueller.jpg?v=1784108559\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hlJJmd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"Bmcqed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405041017060,"sku":"F02050003QBK2014","price":880.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_pinot_gris_bild_et_leon_mg_2014_02_735x735_42a90df4-486e-482c-a5ee-f2d2ec311e5f.jpg?v=1784108611"},{"product_id":"a651-la-ferme-de-la-sansonniere-vdf-rose-dun-jour-2020-750ml","title":"[A558] LA FERME DE LA SANSONNIERE VdF ROSE D'UN JOUR 2019 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWait—could this be a mistake for Rosé d’Anjou? Not quite. “Rosé d’un Jour” (“rosé of days gone by”) is in fact a playful parody coined by Mark Angéli, gently poking fun at the modern, mass-produced sweet rosé known as Rosé d’Anjou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Rosé d’un Jour (literally “rosé of a single day”; here we render it more freely as “rosé of days gone by” to reflect its fleeting, nostalgic character and the story behind the wine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of Angéli’s masterpiece wines and widely regarded as one of the finest rosés in the world. Made from the Loire Valley’s traditional grape Grolleau Gris, it is crafted into an elegant sweet wine through the use of naturally occurring botrytis. Among the recent wines of La Ferme de la Sansonnière, it is the only cuvée produced using botrytized grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé d’un Jour is sweet, rustic yet sophisticated, and endlessly gentle, and the 2019 vintage is distinguished by a slightly higher level of acidity that adds lift and definition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/la-ferme-de-la-sansonniere\/\" title=\"La Ferme de la Sansonniere Mark Angeli Biodynamie\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sansonniere_cellar_01_900x1200_7b235580-f10a-46df-9df5-4793e91586ec.jpg?v=1784351465\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432078581988,"sku":"F03VF0009ECK2019","price":440.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sansonniere_rose_dunjour_2019_mg_01_735x735_c3689495-3be9-4b4e-86a1-80e2912bbec7.jpg?v=1784354368"},{"product_id":"4603-georges-laval-champagne-cumieres-premier-cru-brut-nature-2018-1500ml","title":"[4603] GEORGES LAVAL CHAMPAGNE CUMIERES PREMIER CRU BRUT NATURE 2018 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée, \"Cumières Premier Cru Brut Nature Magnum (LMG18) - Millésime 2018,\" is released as a vintage Champagne. It is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The wine is unfiltered, unfined, and zero dosage. Disgorged on November 14, 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe village of Cumières is located in the heart of Champagne, on the right bank of the Marne, just four kilometers from Épernay. Its south-facing, amphitheater-shaped slopes, distinctive soils, chalk subsoil, and warm microclimate have all contributed to its classification as a Premier Cru terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA descendant of one of the oldest winegrowing families in Cumières (since 1694), Georges Laval began practicing organic viticulture as early as 1971, crafting his wines in a natural and artisanal manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1996, Vincent Laval—heir to this family expertise passed down through generations—has continued to farm the estate’s three and a half hectares of vineyards with the same care and dedication, producing around 20,000 bottles annually with great passion. His father Georges Laval was one of the oldest producer who obtained biologique certificate(in 1971) in Champagne. Only seven producers were certified by Ecocert at that time, said Vincent. The wine has superb purity of fruits and mineral, and sensational verticality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent Laval and Hervé Jestin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny discussion of Vincent Laval must also include Hervé Jestin; the two can be considered close collaborators, even kindred spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his time as Chef de Cave at the major house Duval-Leroy, Hervé Jestin created the innovative Champagne “Authentis,” made from purchased biodynamically farmed grapes grown by Laval in Cumières. This cuvée would later serve as the prototype for Cuvée Champagne Jestin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vintage of Cuvée Champagne Jestin, released in 2006, was produced using Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grown by Vincent Laval in Cumières, along with Chardonnay from David Léclapart in Trépail. In pursuit of fully expressing his biodynamic philosophy, Jestin sources grapes from trusted growers such as Laval and Léclapart to craft his own Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Hervé Jestin acquired the historic single vineyard Clos de Cumières, a rare 0.49-hectare parcel in the village. 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Château Magdelaine, a contiguous cru acquired in 1952, has always been renowned for the remarkable elegance of its wines. Château Bélair-Monange expresses the unique style of the greatest parcels of these two complementary terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-belair-monange\/\" title=\"Château Bélair-Monange\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilky smooth in texture, well-judged acidity, genuine depth and gentle grip in the mouth. There is tangible mineralité here, great focus with a sense of tension and \"bite\" towards the finish. I was probably being parsimonious with my score in barrel, although that is partly vindicated by the nose that needs to get its act together and match the potential of the palate. Let's see how this develops over the next few years. \u003cstrong\u003eRP92\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/belair_monange_banner_06_490x735_a9719611-3382-4614-b559-18bf161a2244.jpg?v=1784804218\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/annonce_de_belair_monange_vineyard_01_450x735_406ba96a-17c7-4cf9-b011-a9987b8b3838.jpg?v=1784804163\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49496594645220,"sku":"F06210083AAK2014","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/belair_monange_2014_mg_02_735x735_f9784245-61f7-4b1a-ac9a-bad4e3527a72.jpg?v=1784890979"},{"product_id":"6692-ch-belair-monange-saint-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-2015-1500ml-owc1","title":"[6692] CH.BELAIR MONANGE SAINT-EMILION 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE 2015 1500ml [OWC1]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChâteau Bélair-Monange was born from the fusion of the vineyards of Châteaux Bélair and Magdelaine, both historic First Classified Growths of Saint-Émilion.\u003cbr\u003eTracing its origins back to Roman times, the vineyard of Château Bélair is situated at the highest point of Saint-Émilion’s famed limestone plateau. Château Magdelaine, a contiguous cru acquired in 1952, has always been renowned for the remarkable elegance of its wines. Château Bélair-Monange expresses the unique style of the greatest parcels of these two complementary terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-belair-monange\/\" title=\"Château Bélair-Monange\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2015 Belair Monange is definitely one of the most impressive wines from Saint-Émilion this vintage. It has a very intense yet stylish bouquet with copious red berry fruit laced with tobacco and black truffle, almost Pomerol-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of plush red fruit, graphite, white pepper and a discrete smear of dark chocolate. It fans out beautifully on the finish, a very seductive temptress of a wine that is going to give a lot of pleasure over many years. \u003cstrong\u003eRP96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2015 Belair-Monange is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. It has a reticent bouquet at first, but it soon opens up with layers of blackberry, raspberry coulis, orange sorbet and floral aromas. This is beautifully defined and intellectual, a Saint Emilion with aromatic secrets that will only be revealed with bottle age. The palate is medium-bodied with quite sturdy tannin. There is a firm backbone to this Belair-Monange, a serious Saint Emilion, complex and intellectual with precise red and black fruit, a touch of spice and a dash of white pepper on the finish. Dare I say, it represents the first Belair-Monange that ranks among JP Moueix's finest wines since the family acquired the property in 2011. \u003cstrong\u003eRP95-97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis perhaps somewhat controversial marriage between the estates of Chateau Belair and Chateau Magdelaine—both Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion estates—to form Chateau Bélair Monange hits pay-dirt with this spectacular 2015 release. Composed of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Belair Monange has the most singular nose of grilled meats, smoked game, iron ore and fallen leaves over a slowly unfurling ripe fruit core of crushed black plums, blackberry preserves and cassis with fragrant touches of star anise and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate reveals an arresting backbone of exquisitely ripe, very firm tannins and sparks of background acidity lifting and defining the rich, densely packed layers, culminating in an epically long and multifaceted finish. Possessing its own compellingly beautiful signature, this is a remarkably riveting wine that should not be missed. \u003cstrong\u003eRP98+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/belair_monange_banner_06_490x735_a9719611-3382-4614-b559-18bf161a2244.jpg?v=1784804218\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/annonce_de_belair_monange_vineyard_01_450x735_406ba96a-17c7-4cf9-b011-a9987b8b3838.jpg?v=1784804163\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49496637571300,"sku":"F06210083AAK2015","price":2780.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/belair_monange_2015_mg_02_735x735_95d4d6ba-4196-46cc-9329-d27757bbdfba.jpg?v=1784891345"},{"product_id":"4346-ch-belair-monange-saint-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-2016-1500ml-owc1","title":"[4346] CH.BELAIR MONANGE SAINT-EMILION 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE 2016 1500ml [OWC1]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChâteau Bélair-Monange was born from the fusion of the vineyards of Châteaux Bélair and Magdelaine, both historic First Classified Growths of Saint-Émilion.\u003cbr\u003eTracing its origins back to Roman times, the vineyard of Château Bélair is situated at the highest point of Saint-Émilion’s famed limestone plateau. Château Magdelaine, a contiguous cru acquired in 1952, has always been renowned for the remarkable elegance of its wines. Château Bélair-Monange expresses the unique style of the greatest parcels of these two complementary terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-belair-monange\/\" title=\"Château Bélair-Monange\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2016 Belair-Monange, the home of Edouard Moueix and his family, is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. It has a tightly wound bouquet with red and black fruit, touches of cedar and smoke developing in the glass, reticent at first but unfolding nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a more structured and rigid Belair-Monange compared to recent vintages, adorned with fine salinity on the finish. It will require several years in bottle to show its best, but it will be worth waiting for. \u003cstrong\u003eRP94-96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Belair Monange comes strutting out of the glass like a total rock star with gregarious red cherries, blackberries and warm plums scents plus hints of lavender, rose hip tea, powdered cinnamon, cigar box and camphor. 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Château Magdelaine, a contiguous cru acquired in 1952, has always been renowned for the remarkable elegance of its wines. Château Bélair-Monange expresses the unique style of the greatest parcels of these two complementary terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-belair-monange\/\" title=\"Château Bélair-Monange\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAromas of blackberries, cherry preserve, black tea and licorice introduce the 2022 Belair Monange, a full-bodied, deep and powerful wine with a layered, somewhat liqueured core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, expansive and slightly heady finish. Perhaps because the vines are younger, this is the cuvée in the Mouiex portfolio that shows the ripeness of the vintage the most this year. \u003cstrong\u003eRP94-95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Belair Monange opens in the glass with aromas of jammy blackberries, licorice, smoked meats and mocha. Full-bodied, layered and dense, with chalky tannins and a carnal finish, the estate's limestone soils translate into the liveliest wine in the Mouiex portfolio this year, despite its super-ripe profile. \u003cstrong\u003eRP94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/belair_monange_banner_06_490x735_a9719611-3382-4614-b559-18bf161a2244.jpg?v=1784804218\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/annonce_de_belair_monange_vineyard_01_450x735_406ba96a-17c7-4cf9-b011-a9987b8b3838.jpg?v=1784804163\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49496719425764,"sku":"F06210083AAK2022","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/belair_monange_2022_mg_01_1200x1200_4b23a5a1-f90f-4ec3-af9d-28f3c91845be.jpg?v=1789210401"},{"product_id":"6000-ch-hosanna-pomerol-2014-1500ml-owc1","title":"[6000] CH.HOSANNA POMEROL 2014 1500ml [OWC1]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/hosanna_map_01_400x735_87436c70-d80a-4aa0-976b-cdebfbd7ca01.jpg?v=1784895547\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Hosanna, a jewel-like vineyard of just 4.5 hectares, is located in the heart of Pomerol’s central plateau, adjacent to some of the most illustrious crus of the appellation: Château Lafleur to the north, Château Pétrus to the east, Château La Fleur-Pétrus to the west, and Vieux Château Certan to the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard enjoys a terroir of red gravel and clay on crasse de fer, which is known for producing wines of great elegance, complexity, and power. Old Cabernet Franc vines, a significant portion of which date back to 1956, contribute a unique complexity to the cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marriage of intensity, purity, and balance, its silky touch has led some to describe Hosanna as the feminine counterpart to Trotanoy. (Moueix home page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Château Hosanna\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-hosanna\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Château Hosanna\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-hosanna\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Château Hosanna 2014, back after a year's absence, makes up for lost time with a winning tobacco and gravel themed bouquet, plenty of black dusky fruit following behind. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin. It is less exuberant and voluptuous in style compared to recent vintage, but there is more weight and presence than say, the Certan-de-May, with quite long, lightly spiced, structured finish. Perhaps this Hosanna is atypically \"serious\" in style, but it should offer 15 to 20 years' drinking pleasure. \u003cstrong\u003eRP90-92\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2014 Hosanna followed the 2014 Latour-à-Pomerol at my tasting at J-P Moueix. To be frank, it did not quite possess the same breeding and precision as that wine, veering more towards red rather than black fruit, crushed strawberry and mulberry, tinged with clove and bay leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and impressive fruit concentration. Here is the real quality: a structured and quite masculine Hosanna, albeit with genuine complexity, allspice and clove intermixed with dusky black fruit and freshly cracked black pepper. It finishes with a sense of confidence and style. 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Old Cabernet Franc vines, a significant portion of which date back to 1956, contribute a unique complexity to the cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marriage of intensity, purity, and balance, its silky touch has led some to describe Hosanna as the feminine counterpart to Trotanoy. (Moueix home page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Château Hosanna\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-hosanna\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Château Hosanna\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-hosanna\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2015 Hosanna is still a bashful wine at first, only gradually unfurling with blackberry, black truffle, bay leaf and crushed violet. This is clearly keeping everything back for later. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannin, perfectly pitched acidity, very focused and harmonious with a deeply impressive, pure, mineral-rich finish that is one of the best I have encountered for this cru. This is going to be a seriously impressive Hosanna. Allelujah! \u003cstrong\u003eRP97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2015 Hosanna is a blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. Now Hosanna is usually quite exuberant on the nose at this early stage, however, this is a very different Hosanna - much more reserved and introverted, yet still complex with a melange of black fruit, undergrowth, truffle and brine aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, plenty of truffle-tinged fruit, a lovely spicy edge and a persuasive peacock's tail finish that lingers long in the mouth while maintaining wonderful freshness. This is an outstanding Hosanna from the JP Moueix team, perhaps the first vintage to really convince me of its greatness since its debut. \u003cstrong\u003eRP95-97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Hosanna had a medium garnet-purple color, charging out of the glass with an exotic perfume of smoked meats, truffles, sandalwood and Indian spices over a compelling core of cherry cordial, blackberry tart and blueberry compote plus suggestions of garrigue and rose hip tea. The full-bodied palate is absolutely laden with taut, muscular black and blue fruits, with a solid frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with languidly lingering licorice and spice flavors. Incredibly seductive and just plain delicious right now, hedonists can enjoy this captivating wine while it’s relatively young, while traditionalists can wait ten years and drink it over the next 25 years or more. \u003cstrong\u003eRP97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/hosanna_banner_01_490x735_21e86036-7042-4d20-86f0-3a21c40b7f84.jpg?v=1784961758\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49500925133028,"sku":"F06310159AAK2015","price":2280.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/hosanna_2015_mg_02_735x735_e6104ddb-7072-4bee-8cab-31764dccce63.jpg?v=1784961550"},{"product_id":"4350-ch-hosanna-pomerol-2016-1500ml-owc1","title":"[4350] CH.HOSANNA POMEROL 2016 1500ml [OWC1]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/hosanna_map_01_400x735_87436c70-d80a-4aa0-976b-cdebfbd7ca01.jpg?v=1784895547\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Hosanna, a jewel-like vineyard of just 4.5 hectares, is located in the heart of Pomerol’s central plateau, adjacent to some of the most illustrious crus of the appellation: Château Lafleur to the north, Château Pétrus to the east, Château La Fleur-Pétrus to the west, and Vieux Château Certan to the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard enjoys a terroir of red gravel and clay on crasse de fer, which is known for producing wines of great elegance, complexity, and power. Old Cabernet Franc vines, a significant portion of which date back to 1956, contribute a unique complexity to the cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marriage of intensity, purity, and balance, its silky touch has led some to describe Hosanna as the feminine counterpart to Trotanoy. (Moueix home page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Château Hosanna\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-hosanna\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Château Hosanna\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-hosanna\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2016 Hosanna is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. It has a clean, detailed bouquet with truffle-tinged black fruit, fine mineralite and impressive vigor, certainly less opulent than some of the Hosannas from the noughties. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a masculine Hosanna with fine tension, a little savory with black truffle and white pepper sprinkled liberally over the finish. I would have liked more flesh to show on the finish, although that should develop to an extent during its barrel maturation. Give this three or four years in bottle. \u003cstrong\u003eRP92-94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2016 Hosanna is composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Medium garnet-purple colored, it comes spilling out of the glass with the most beautiful floral perfume of lilacs and lavender over a core of black and red cherries, black raspberries and cedar chest plus hints of tobacco and chocolate mint. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is elegantly styled with beautiful floral and cherry layers framed by velvety tannins, finishing long and fragrant. \u003cstrong\u003eRP95+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/hosanna_banner_01_490x735_21e86036-7042-4d20-86f0-3a21c40b7f84.jpg?v=1784961758\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49500953575652,"sku":"F06310159AAK2016","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/hosanna_2016_mg_02_735x735_19879c0a-fbcd-4e9f-b3e4-83ebf6747a19.jpg?v=1784961881"},{"product_id":"6005-ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2014-1500ml-owc1","title":"[6005] CH.TROTANOY POMEROL 2014 1500ml [OWC1]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChâteau Trotanoy 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc on 7.20 hectares of gravel on clay and black clay on iron pan soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil of Château Trotanoy is a very dense mixture of clay and gravel which tends to solidify as it dries out after rain to an almost concrete-like hardness, hence the name “Trotanoy,” or, in other words, “too wearisome” to cultivate. Under this clay is a subsoil of red gravel and an impermeable layer of hard, iron-rich soil known as “crasse de fer.” This fascinating soil diversity brings power, depth and complexity to the wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrotanoy is a naturally profound and richly-concentrated wine, with immensely deep colour and a nose of great density and power, repeated on the palate with the addition of creamy, dark chocolate notes. With outstanding ageing potential, Château Trotanoy produces a wine of enormous complexity and depth, with an incredible concentration of flavour derived from its very old vines.\u003cbr\u003e(Moueix Homepage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Château Hosanna\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-hosanna\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-trotanoy\/\" title=\"Château Trotanoy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Château Trotanoy 2014 is blessed with the most inspiring bouquet with the JP Moueix stable, in no small part to its free-draining gravel soils and incline that would have been so advantageous during the wetter moments of the growing season. There are potent black fruit mixed with warm gravel mixed with black truffle, all extremely well defined and focused - a quintessential Trotanoy in many ways. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, layers of black truffle-tinged black and red fruit that steadily build towards that compelling tobacco-tinged finish. In 2014, Trotanoy is a testament to propitious terroir, yet what might distinguish this from other vintages is that it feels more approachable, so its brilliance will hopefully be available to those less inclined to wait 20+ years! It constitutes one of the finest Right Bank wines of 2014, a Trotanoy of authority and breeding. \u003cstrong\u003eRP94-96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2014 Trotanoy had (que surprise!) closed down on the nose compared to its JP Moueix stablemates. A few swirls of the glass and it reveals very precise, mineral-soaked black fruit laced with black truffle and subtle sous-bois aromas. It soon gathers momentum and the aromas were gaining more and more intensity after five minutes. The palate is outstanding. There is brilliant structure here, immense and almost staggering purity, incredible focus and tension with an electrifying spiciness on the finish. Best Pomerol of the vintage? The only thing wrong with that last sentence is the question mark at the end. \u003cstrong\u003eRP97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/trotanoy_image_01.jpg?v=1784966664\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49501972398308,"sku":"F06310151AAK2014","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/trotanoy_2014_mg_02_735x735_3fc082b3-a025-4e6c-8e5d-780537602432.jpg?v=1784970866"},{"product_id":"b439-ch-latour-a-pomerol-pomerol-2022-1500ml","title":"[B439] CH.LATOUR A POMEROL 2022 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Latour à Pomerol, which draws its name from the tower that adorns this charming château, was acquired in 1917 by Mme Loubat—who also famously owned Château Pétrus. Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix has farmed the vineyard since 1962. The vineyard is characterized by the diversity of its soils, which brings complexity and harmony to the wine: gravel and clay for a marvelous parcel next to the church of Pomerol, and loam surrounding the château. Leaf-thinning and green-harvesting to ensure optimal grape maturity, followed by a selective manual harvest. The wine is fermented in traditional concrete vats before being aged in French oak barrels. Grape Varietals: 100% Merlot (Moueix home page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-latour-a-pomerol\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Château Latour à Pomerol\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Latour à Pomerol wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet cherries, red berries, licorice and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a sweet core of fruit, polished tannins and a ripe but lively profile, this is a fine effort. \u003cstrong\u003eRP91-94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAromas of sweet cherries, baked plums, licorice and cigar wrapper introduce the 2022 Latour à Pomerol, a medium to full-bodied, rich and creamy wine that's ripe and supple, with soft tannins that assert themselves on the finish. \u003cstrong\u003eRP93\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/latour_a_pomerol_image_03_490x735_6506c4f8-917f-4ac5-8901-29e39be0d2f6.jpg?v=1784977235\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49502507073764,"sku":"F06310163AAK2022","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/latour_a_pomerol_2022_mg_01_1200x1200_6a92f701-4a67-41dd-887c-a30a54f39eec.jpg?v=1789551034"},{"product_id":"a854-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-akmenine-2017-1500ml","title":"[A854] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AKMENINE 2017 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_18_490x735_5c8a4d16-9fec-44bd-8a43-7c4a97c94d85.jpg?v=1785057313\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkmèniné means 'stone-filled' or 'stony' in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife, a name derived from the striking vineyard plot blanketed with scattered chunks of limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing the same soil type as Auksinis, the vines grow in the argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) soils locally known as caillottes. This cuvée utilizes Sauvignon Blanc from old vines (Vieilles Vignes) over 30 years of age, planted across a parcel of approximately three hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Auksinis features a highly unconventional botrytis ratio of 50% to 100%, Akmèniné is harvested with a base of fully ripe grapes blended with about 20% to 30% botrytized fruit. This approach strikes a magnificent balance, maintaining Sauvignon Blanc’s inherently clean, delicate acidity and fresh fruit character while still showcasing Riffault’s signature complexity and rich, honeyed depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process mirrors that of Auksinis: after pressing, the juice is crafted with zero sulfur additions, undergoing a slow fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks for 24 months before being transferred to old oak barrels for an additional 10 to 12 months of sur-lie élevage. Ultimately, it is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and entirely sans soufre (with no SO2 added).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon initial release, the wine displays a hazy, near-amber golden hue resulting from the lack of filtration and gentle oxidative aging, though it gains clarity with bottle age. That said, because sediment naturally settles at the bottom of the bottle, the wine will gradually become cloudy toward the second half and the final pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet reveals notes of pear, marmalade, and osmanthus, intertwined with subtle hints of smokiness and gunflint. On the palate, a lustrous and generous wave of pure extract expands, while a backbone of vibrant, clean acidity beautifully pulls the entire wine together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_05_490x735_4c234fc3-69be-4c93-a8f2-04031bf82880.jpg?v=1785057371\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49507311059172,"sku":"F03570004BBK2017","price":380.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_akmenine_2017_mg_01_735x735_251ea943-5829-4d75-a7f4-ae2d4d98eee8.jpg?v=1785056845"},{"product_id":"b058-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-akmenine-2018-1500ml","title":"[B321] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AKMENINE 2019 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_18_490x735_5c8a4d16-9fec-44bd-8a43-7c4a97c94d85.jpg?v=1785057313\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkmèniné means 'stone-filled' or 'stony' in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife, a name derived from the striking vineyard plot blanketed with scattered chunks of limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing the same soil type as Auksinis, the vines grow in the argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) soils locally known as caillottes. This cuvée utilizes Sauvignon Blanc from old vines (Vieilles Vignes) over 30 years of age, planted across a parcel of approximately three hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Auksinis features a highly unconventional botrytis ratio of 50% to 100%, Akmèniné is harvested with a base of fully ripe grapes blended with about 20% to 30% botrytized fruit. This approach strikes a magnificent balance, maintaining Sauvignon Blanc’s inherently clean, delicate acidity and fresh fruit character while still showcasing Riffault’s signature complexity and rich, honeyed depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process mirrors that of Auksinis: after pressing, the juice is crafted with zero sulfur additions, undergoing a slow fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks for 24 months before being transferred to old oak barrels for an additional 10 to 12 months of sur-lie élevage. Ultimately, it is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and entirely sans soufre (with no SO2 added).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon initial release, the wine displays a hazy, near-amber golden hue resulting from the lack of filtration and gentle oxidative aging, though it gains clarity with bottle age. That said, because sediment naturally settles at the bottom of the bottle, the wine will gradually become cloudy toward the second half and the final pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet reveals notes of pear, marmalade, and osmanthus, intertwined with subtle hints of smokiness and gunflint. On the palate, a lustrous and generous wave of pure extract expands, while a backbone of vibrant, clean acidity beautifully pulls the entire wine together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_05_490x735_4c234fc3-69be-4c93-a8f2-04031bf82880.jpg?v=1785057371\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49507364864228,"sku":"F03570004BBK2019","price":380.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_akmenine_2019_mg_01_735x735_c438c59d-2874-4c4f-b75e-dad3fae7d5c5.jpg?v=1785059614"},{"product_id":"a855-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-auksinis-maceration-2017-1500ml","title":"[A855] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AUKSINIS MACERATION 2017 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuksinis \"Maceration\" - Auksinis means \"Golden\" in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife. The macerated version of Auksinis is even deeper in color, gleaming with a vibrant orange hue. This beautiful finish is the result of perfectly ripe grapes, the influence of noble rot, and extended skin contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Sancerre orange wine is crafted from perfectly ripe, 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vieilles vignes (old vines) over 50 years old, grown on argilo-calcaire (caillottes) soil. This chalky, pebble-rich soil imparts a striking minerality and crisp acidity, beautifully structuring the rich, skin-fermented volume of the fruit without letting it feel heavy. Furthermore, the astringency of the tannins from the skins serves as a great accent, giving a rhythm to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine includes 50% botrytized grapes with a yield of just 20 hl\/ha—one-third of a typical Sancerre and comparable to the prestigious sweet wines of Bordeaux. This remarkably low output is the secret behind the wine's incredible concentration of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs exclusively with indigenous yeasts, during which the juice is macerated with the grape skins for about a week to extract deep complexity and a gentle tannic structure. From vinification to bottling, Sébastien adds no SO2 and opts for zero fining or filtration. While the élevage (aging) requires a lengthy three years, Sébastien explains: \"When zero-SO2 wines degrade rapidly or develop off-flavors after bottling, it is because they were bottled and shipped before reaching natural stability.\" By dedicating an extraordinary amount of time—nearly unheard of for standard wines—Sébastien Riffault's wines achieve profound complexity, harmony, and lasting stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2026\/09\/29\/golden-orange\/\" title=\"Sebastien Riffault Sancerre Auksinis Maceration\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more about this bottle at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_24_800x1200_1bfbd9a1-dd99-4787-8e4c-49f7bc1e694a.jpg?v=1790748447\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527041818852,"sku":"F03570004GBK2017","price":520.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_auksinis_maceration_2017_mg_01_735x735_e58b6635-a8d4-4b17-ac61-cc96c6c6a6f4.jpg?v=1790748424"},{"product_id":"b322-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-auksinis-maceration-2019-1500ml","title":"[B322] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AUKSINIS MACERATION 2019 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuksinis \"Maceration\" - Auksinis means \"Golden\" in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife. The macerated version of Auksinis is even deeper in color, gleaming with a vibrant orange hue. This beautiful finish is the result of perfectly ripe grapes, the influence of noble rot, and extended skin contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Sancerre orange wine is crafted from perfectly ripe, 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vieilles vignes (old vines) over 50 years old, grown on argilo-calcaire (caillottes) soil. This chalky, pebble-rich soil imparts a striking minerality and crisp acidity, beautifully structuring the rich, skin-fermented volume of the fruit without letting it feel heavy. Furthermore, the astringency of the tannins from the skins serves as a great accent, giving a rhythm to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine includes 50% botrytized grapes with a yield of just 20 hl\/ha—one-third of a typical Sancerre and comparable to the prestigious sweet wines of Bordeaux. This remarkably low output is the secret behind the wine's incredible concentration of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs exclusively with indigenous yeasts, during which the juice is macerated with the grape skins for about a week to extract deep complexity and a gentle tannic structure. From vinification to bottling, Sébastien adds no SO2 and opts for zero fining or filtration. While the élevage (aging) requires a lengthy three years, Sébastien explains: \"When zero-SO2 wines degrade rapidly or develop off-flavors after bottling, it is because they were bottled and shipped before reaching natural stability.\" By dedicating an extraordinary amount of time—nearly unheard of for standard wines—Sébastien Riffault's wines achieve profound complexity, harmony, and lasting stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2026\/09\/29\/golden-orange\/\" title=\"Sebastien Riffault Sancerre Auksinis Maceration\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more about this bottle at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527047651556,"sku":"F03570004GBK2019","price":520.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_auksinis_maceration_2019_mg_01_735x735_d16d43de-c8ee-4593-b607-30842b6c691d.jpg?v=1785318383"},{"product_id":"b326-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-auksinis-maceration-longue-2019-1500ml","title":"[B326] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AUKSINIS MACERATION LONGUE 2019 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuksinis \"Maceration\" - Auksinis means \"Golden\" in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife. The macerated version of Auksinis is even deeper in color, gleaming with a vibrant orange hue. This beautiful finish is the result of perfectly ripe grapes, the influence of noble rot, and extended skin contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration Longue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the standard Auksinis 'Maceration' undergoes about a week of skin contact, this Auksinis 'Maceration Longue' is macerated whole-cluster in open vats for an extended period of 12 months. This process results in a wine with significantly deeper color and richer, more intense flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Sancerre orange wine is crafted from perfectly ripe, 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vieilles vignes (old vines) over 50 years old, grown on argilo-calcaire (caillottes) soil. This chalky, pebble-rich soil imparts a striking minerality and crisp acidity, beautifully structuring the rich, skin-fermented volume of the fruit without letting it feel heavy. Furthermore, the astringency of the tannins from the skins serves as a great accent, giving a rhythm to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine includes 50% botrytized grapes with a yield of just 20 hl\/ha—one-third of a typical Sancerre and comparable to the prestigious sweet wines of Bordeaux. This remarkably low output is the secret behind the wine's incredible concentration of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs exclusively with indigenous yeasts, during which the juice is macerated with the grape skins for about a week to extract deep complexity and a gentle tannic structure. From vinification to bottling, Sébastien adds no SO2 and opts for zero fining or filtration. While the élevage (aging) requires a lengthy three years, Sébastien explains: \"When zero-SO2 wines degrade rapidly or develop off-flavors after bottling, it is because they were bottled and shipped before reaching natural stability.\" By dedicating an extraordinary amount of time—nearly unheard of for standard wines—Sébastien Riffault's wines achieve profound complexity, harmony, and lasting stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2026\/09\/29\/golden-orange\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sebastien Riffault Sancerre Auksinis Maceration\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more about this bottle at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_22_490x735_f912a7c8-9dda-4368-8b6c-1975ceed36a0.jpg?v=1785318872\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527062102244,"sku":"F03570004IBK2019","price":520.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_auksinis_maceration_longue_2019_mg_02_735x735_a4c1e7a5-aefc-477a-9f83-2e26d0dc7fb7.jpg?v=1785318839"},{"product_id":"a169-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-auksinis-2015-1500ml","title":"[A169] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AUKSINIS 2015 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_18_490x735_5c8a4d16-9fec-44bd-8a43-7c4a97c94d85.jpg?v=1785057313\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuksinis means \"Golden\" in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife. The wine was named for its radiant amber and deep golden hues, a beautiful result of perfectly ripe grapes, the influence of botrytis, and extended barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sancerre is crafted from perfectly ripe, 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vieilles vignes (old vines) over 50 years old, grown on argilo-calcaire (caillottes) soil. This chalky, pebble-rich soil imparts a striking minerality and crisp acidity to the wine, beautifully structuring the richness of the fully ripe fruit without letting it feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine includes 50% botrytized grapes with a yield of just 20 hl\/ha—one-third of a typical Sancerre and comparable to the prestigious sweet wines of Bordeaux. This remarkably low output is the secret behind the wine's incredible concentration of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs exclusively with indigenous yeasts. From vinification to bottling, Sébastien adds no SO2 and opts for zero fining or filtration. While the élevage (aging) requires a lengthy three years, Sébastien explains: \"When zero-SO2 wines degrade rapidly or develop off-flavors after bottling, it is because they were bottled and shipped before reaching natural stability.\" By dedicating an extraordinary amount of time—nearly unheard of for standard wines—Sébastien Riffault's wines achieve profound complexity, harmony, and lasting stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_16_490x735_24ac08fe-f042-47c7-b041-9c2831c42126.jpg?v=1785238245\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527880122596,"sku":"F03570004CBK2015","price":480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_auksinis_2015_mg_01_735x735_7d8cc6fe-d61c-493a-81d4-b7d4388efa19.jpg?v=1785322688"},{"product_id":"a485-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-auksinis-2016-1500ml","title":"[A485] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AUKSINIS 2016 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_18_490x735_5c8a4d16-9fec-44bd-8a43-7c4a97c94d85.jpg?v=1785057313\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuksinis means \"Golden\" in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife. The wine was named for its radiant amber and deep golden hues, a beautiful result of perfectly ripe grapes, the influence of botrytis, and extended barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sancerre is crafted from perfectly ripe, 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vieilles vignes (old vines) over 50 years old, grown on argilo-calcaire (caillottes) soil. This chalky, pebble-rich soil imparts a striking minerality and crisp acidity to the wine, beautifully structuring the richness of the fully ripe fruit without letting it feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine includes 50% botrytized grapes with a yield of just 20 hl\/ha—one-third of a typical Sancerre and comparable to the prestigious sweet wines of Bordeaux. This remarkably low output is the secret behind the wine's incredible concentration of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs exclusively with indigenous yeasts. From vinification to bottling, Sébastien adds no SO2 and opts for zero fining or filtration. While the élevage (aging) requires a lengthy three years, Sébastien explains: \"When zero-SO2 wines degrade rapidly or develop off-flavors after bottling, it is because they were bottled and shipped before reaching natural stability.\" By dedicating an extraordinary amount of time—nearly unheard of for standard wines—Sébastien Riffault's wines achieve profound complexity, harmony, and lasting stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527882219748,"sku":"F03570004CBK2016","price":480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_auksinis_2016_mg_01_735x735_a066f097-0931-47c1-953f-e8465a4a9872.jpg?v=1785322861"},{"product_id":"b320-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-auksinis-2019-1500ml","title":"[B320] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE AUKSINIS 2019 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_18_490x735_5c8a4d16-9fec-44bd-8a43-7c4a97c94d85.jpg?v=1785057313\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuksinis means \"Golden\" in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife. The wine was named for its radiant amber and deep golden hues, a beautiful result of perfectly ripe grapes, the influence of botrytis, and extended barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sancerre is crafted from perfectly ripe, 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vieilles vignes (old vines) over 50 years old, grown on argilo-calcaire (caillottes) soil. This chalky, pebble-rich soil imparts a striking minerality and crisp acidity to the wine, beautifully structuring the richness of the fully ripe fruit without letting it feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine includes 50% botrytized grapes with a yield of just 20 hl\/ha—one-third of a typical Sancerre and comparable to the prestigious sweet wines of Bordeaux. This remarkably low output is the secret behind the wine's incredible concentration of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs exclusively with indigenous yeasts. From vinification to bottling, Sébastien adds no SO2 and opts for zero fining or filtration. While the élevage (aging) requires a lengthy three years, Sébastien explains: \"When zero-SO2 wines degrade rapidly or develop off-flavors after bottling, it is because they were bottled and shipped before reaching natural stability.\" By dedicating an extraordinary amount of time—nearly unheard of for standard wines—Sébastien Riffault's wines achieve profound complexity, harmony, and lasting stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527925178596,"sku":"F03570004CBK2019","price":480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_auksinis_2019_mg_01_735x735_0693e69e-c14a-44d7-af02-b19724e5b7d5.jpg?v=1785323657"},{"product_id":"a171-sebastien-riffault-sancerre-raudonas-2015-1500ml","title":"[A171] SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT SANCERRE RAUDONAS 2015 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_18_490x735_5c8a4d16-9fec-44bd-8a43-7c4a97c94d85.jpg?v=1785057313\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaudonas means 'red' in Lithuanian, the native language of Sébastien’s wife. This is also a truly unique wine, just like his other cuvées. It is the only red wine by Sébastien Riffault, made from Pinot Noir with noble rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard faces south and is situated on a steep slope with a 30% incline, and the soil is argilo-calcaire, a clay-limestone soil called caillottes. Here again, to protect the ecosystem of microorganisms and the softness of the soil, the vineyard is plowed in a traditional way using horses instead of tractors. From plots with an average vine age of over 40 years, the harvest is delayed to the absolute limit compared to normal Pinot Noir, and the grapes are hand-picked at a ratio of 60% fully ripe grapes and 40% botrytized grapes—a proportion unthinkable for a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basics of the vinification method are whole-cluster fermentation, maceration, and no added SO2, but the choice of barrels or stainless steel tanks and the period of élevage seem to change flexibly depending on the vintage to counter volatile acidity. At the time of bottling, like his other cuvées, it is completely without added SO2, unfiltered, and unfined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately after release, it comes with a slight turbidity derived from the non-filter, but it increases in transparency as it undergoes bottle aging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma features vivid red fruit notes of red plum, cranberry, and cherry, layered with dried fig and raisin derived from noble rot. From underneath, complex earthy nuances typical of matured Pinot Noir, such as mushroom, forest floor, cinnamon, and clove, are superimposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attack is soft and has an extract-like feeling, but a small amount of volatile acidity works in a good direction, giving tension to the wine. (Whether one considers brett and volatile acidity as absolute flaws or views them positively as accents if they are moderate varies from person to person, but here we believe it works in a good way.) Its delicate taste and the seeping umami are its charms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be unexpected, but we recommend drinking it kept at a low temperature, or rather, chilled. A small, thin glass is recommended, and decanting should not be done. It is not a wine that opens up over several hours after opening the bottle. It is a wine to admire a momentary, fragile, and transient beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike any Sancerre you have tasted before, but by far the best. A meditative, opulent wine also has an underlying mineral nerve that roots it firmly in the chalky hills of Sancerre\". (from NATURAL WINE \/ Isabelle Legeron MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2024\/07\/25\/four-key-elements-to-enjoy-wine\/\" title=\"Sébastien Riffault Sancerre\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_banner_12_490x735_96d9e965-0a62-4081-a6a6-cddf3309d7d6.jpg?v=1785489986\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49548588843236,"sku":"F03570004HAK2015","price":440.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/sebastien_riffault_sancerre_raudonas_2015_mg_01_735x735_a39a9a73-6491-4640-a58f-1c23dff8f9b8.jpg?v=1785490191"},{"product_id":"a661-gravner-igt-venezia-giulia-ribolla-2011-1500ml","title":"[A661] GRAVNER IGT VENEZIA GIULIA RIBOLLA 2011 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a variety that has been cultivated in this region for over a thousand years. Fermented by wild yeasts with no temperature control, the wine undergoes an extensive skin-contact maceration in buried Georgian amphorae. After drawing off and pressing, it is returned to the amphorae for at least five more months before aging in large oak barrels for six years. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a deep, luminous amber—a signature of Gravner’s prolonged skin contact. The nose is incredibly complex, unfolding with rich aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, beeswax, and roasted nuts, layered with hints of wild herbs, sweet spices, and mineral depth. On the palate, it reveals a profound, texturally arresting presence; structured yet seamless, it perfectly balances fine tannins and a vibrant, lingering acidity. This is not just a wine, but a meditative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gravner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Josko GRAVNER Oslavia\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_top_banner_06_490x735_9c148bec-ad26-4720-9db1-7d70fc9b06d4.jpg?v=1785663035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49560648155364,"sku":"I08AC0076ABK2011","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_ribolla_mg_01_735x735_77202ff2-950a-4032-a3d2-ef3c17195699.jpg?v=1785664038"},{"product_id":"a662-gravner-igt-venezia-giulia-ribolla-2012-1500ml","title":"[A662] GRAVNER IGT VENEZIA GIULIA RIBOLLA 2012 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a variety that has been cultivated in this region for over a thousand years. Fermented by wild yeasts with no temperature control, the wine undergoes an extensive skin-contact maceration in buried Georgian amphorae. After drawing off and pressing, it is returned to the amphorae for at least five more months before aging in large oak barrels for six years. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a deep, luminous amber—a signature of Gravner’s prolonged skin contact. The nose is incredibly complex, unfolding with rich aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, beeswax, and roasted nuts, layered with hints of wild herbs, sweet spices, and mineral depth. On the palate, it reveals a profound, texturally arresting presence; structured yet seamless, it perfectly balances fine tannins and a vibrant, lingering acidity. This is not just a wine, but a meditative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gravner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Josko GRAVNER Oslavia\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_top_banner_06_490x735_9c148bec-ad26-4720-9db1-7d70fc9b06d4.jpg?v=1785663035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49560649662692,"sku":"I08AC0076ABK2012","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_ribolla_mg_01_735x735_77202ff2-950a-4032-a3d2-ef3c17195699.jpg?v=1785664038"},{"product_id":"b260-gravner-igt-venezia-giulia-ribolla-2015-1500ml","title":"[B260] GRAVNER IGT VENEZIA GIULIA RIBOLLA 2015 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a variety that has been cultivated in this region for over a thousand years. Fermented by wild yeasts with no temperature control, the wine undergoes an extensive skin-contact maceration in buried Georgian amphorae. After drawing off and pressing, it is returned to the amphorae for at least five more months before aging in large oak barrels for six years. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a deep, luminous amber—a signature of Gravner’s prolonged skin contact. The nose is incredibly complex, unfolding with rich aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, beeswax, and roasted nuts, layered with hints of wild herbs, sweet spices, and mineral depth. On the palate, it reveals a profound, texturally arresting presence; structured yet seamless, it perfectly balances fine tannins and a vibrant, lingering acidity. This is not just a wine, but a meditative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gravner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Josko GRAVNER Oslavia\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_top_banner_06_490x735_9c148bec-ad26-4720-9db1-7d70fc9b06d4.jpg?v=1785663035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49560655855844,"sku":"I08AC0076ABK2015","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_ribolla_mg_01_735x735_77202ff2-950a-4032-a3d2-ef3c17195699.jpg?v=1785664038"},{"product_id":"b256-gravner-igt-venezia-giulia-ribolla-2013-1500ml","title":"[B256] GRAVNER IGT VENEZIA GIULIA RIBOLLA 2013 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a variety that has been cultivated in this region for over a thousand years. Fermented by wild yeasts with no temperature control, the wine undergoes an extensive skin-contact maceration in buried Georgian amphorae. After drawing off and pressing, it is returned to the amphorae for at least five more months before aging in large oak barrels for six years. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a deep, luminous amber—a signature of Gravner’s prolonged skin contact. The nose is incredibly complex, unfolding with rich aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, beeswax, and roasted nuts, layered with hints of wild herbs, sweet spices, and mineral depth. On the palate, it reveals a profound, texturally arresting presence; structured yet seamless, it perfectly balances fine tannins and a vibrant, lingering acidity. This is not just a wine, but a meditative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gravner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Josko GRAVNER Oslavia\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_top_banner_06_490x735_9c148bec-ad26-4720-9db1-7d70fc9b06d4.jpg?v=1785663035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49560679940324,"sku":"I08AC0076ABK2013","price":0.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_ribolla_mg_01_735x735_77202ff2-950a-4032-a3d2-ef3c17195699.jpg?v=1785664038"},{"product_id":"b258-gravner-igt-venezia-giulia-ribolla-2014-1500ml","title":"[B258] GRAVNER IGT VENEZIA GIULIA RIBOLLA 2014 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a variety that has been cultivated in this region for over a thousand years. Fermented by wild yeasts with no temperature control, the wine undergoes an extensive skin-contact maceration in buried Georgian amphorae. After drawing off and pressing, it is returned to the amphorae for at least five more months before aging in large oak barrels for six years. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a deep, luminous amber—a signature of Gravner’s prolonged skin contact. The nose is incredibly complex, unfolding with rich aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, beeswax, and roasted nuts, layered with hints of wild herbs, sweet spices, and mineral depth. On the palate, it reveals a profound, texturally arresting presence; structured yet seamless, it perfectly balances fine tannins and a vibrant, lingering acidity. This is not just a wine, but a meditative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gravner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Josko GRAVNER Oslavia\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_top_banner_06_490x735_9c148bec-ad26-4720-9db1-7d70fc9b06d4.jpg?v=1785663035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49560681283812,"sku":"I08AC0076ABK2014","price":0.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_ribolla_mg_01_735x735_77202ff2-950a-4032-a3d2-ef3c17195699.jpg?v=1785664038"},{"product_id":"a663-gravner-igt-venezia-giulia-ribolla-r-2003-1500ml","title":"[A663] GRAVNER IGT VENEZIA GIULIA RIBOLLA (R) 2003 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from the oldest Ribolla Gialla vines in the Runk vineyard, planted in 1915 and 1950, which were uprooted after the 2003 harvest. A selection of the finest grapes was harvested at the end of September and fermented in large Georgian amphorae for about 10 months (spending half of that period on the skins). This legendary wine was aged for six years in oak barrels, bottled exclusively in magnums (1500ml) in 2010, and aged for an additional seven years in the bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Gravner’s classic Ribolla is a blend from multiple sites, this rare cuvée originates entirely from the single, historic \"Runk\" plot. Reflecting the infamously hot and dry 2003 vintage, it delivers an extraordinary level of power, multi-layered depth, and dense concentration. This heat is perfectly balanced by a deep, savory minerality and incredibly refined tannins, a testament to the centenarian vines and the unprecedented 13-year aging process. It stands as a monumental masterpiece, presenting a flavor profile completely distinct from his standard bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gravner\/\" title=\"Josko GRAVNER Oslavia\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_top_banner_06_490x735_9c148bec-ad26-4720-9db1-7d70fc9b06d4.jpg?v=1785663035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49560702386404,"sku":"I08AC0076FBK2003","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gravner_ribolla_runk_2003_mg_01_735x735_8ea896ff-3205-4c99-b65a-b9d5279f533a.jpg?v=1785666200"},{"product_id":"b659-gravner-igt-venezia-giulia-ribolla-xxg-2017-1500ml-x-2-limited-edition","title":"[B659] GRAVNER IGT VENEZIA GIULIA RIBOLLA XXG 2017 1500ml x 2 Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is a special wine from a complex vintage—a collector's box embodying Joško Gravner's revolutionary spirit. Only 1,200 pieces are available by reservation.1997–2017. Twenty years after his first macerated wines, Gravner launches the XX G, a limited-edition package accompanying the release of the 2017 Ribolla, bottled exclusively in magnum format. Produced in a limited run of 1,200 numbered pieces, the box is designed as a collector's item: it combines oak and plexiglass in a minimalist, rigorous design, built to hold two magnums and six blown-glass bowls (or twelve bowls only) created for Gravner by master glassmaker Massimo Lunardon. The label and box graphics were designed by Ettore Concetti Graphic Opera, while the boxes themselves were produced by two Friulian artisans, Cresj Style and Prefor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Presentation by Gravner]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, twenty years after our first experiments in 1997, we are faced with a particularly challenging vintage. A very hot August, followed a rainy September and October, causes the grapes in the vineyard to rot before they can fully ripen. Through hard work, we manage to save about 15 percent of production - largely thanks to the help of noble rot, which protects and enriches the remaining healthy berries. Careful, grape-by-grape selection yields a highly concentrated and characterful wine - a Ribolla distinctly different from its predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting 2,904 magnums, the exclusive format for this vintage, are presented in a special oak box. Originally designed to hold two magnums and six glasses\/cups, the box can be adapted to accommodate even only twelve glasses. Its minimalist design makes it ideal for display and serves as a tribute to the 20 years since our rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gravner\/\" title=\"Josko GRAVNER Oslavia\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/xxg_2017_image_06_540x560_aa51bb68-6281-4412-93bb-86c674df2eee.jpg?v=1785738050\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49565136683236,"sku":"I08AC0076FBL2017","price":0.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/xxg_2017_image_01.jpg?v=1785738070"},{"product_id":"3531-la-porta-di-vertine-chianti-classico-riserva-2009-1500ml","title":"[3531] LA PORTA DI VERTINE CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2009 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_05.jpg?v=1785751315\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiacomo Mastretta, La Porta di Vertine’s winemaker and director, applied his signature \"less is more\" philosophy throughout both the vineyard and the cellar. He believed that natural is always best, meaning human intervention should be kept to an absolute minimum. This meticulous vineyard management resulted in small, healthy grape bunches, with an average yield per plant of one kilo or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was highly limited: just 12,000 bottles of Chianti Classico, 8,000 bottles of Riserva, 4,500 bottles of Sassi Chiusi, and 3,500 bottles of Rosato. The legendary guardian of Tuscan Sangiovese, master enologist Giulio Gambelli (who also crafted Soldera, Poggio di Sotto, and Montevertine), guided La Porta di Vertine in the final stage of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Riserva is made from a cellar selection of Sangiovese from the Vertine, Adine, and Colle ai Lecci vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/la-porta-di-vertine\/\" title=\"La Porta di Vertine Chianti Classico Giacomo Mastretta\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_01.jpg?v=1785751254\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49565893034212,"sku":"I18070028BAK2009","price":950.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_ccr_2009_mg_735x735_04.jpg?v=1785750483"},{"product_id":"3913-la-porta-di-vertine-chianti-classico-riserva-2010-1500ml","title":"[3913] LA PORTA DI VERTINE CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2010 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_05.jpg?v=1785751315\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiacomo Mastretta, La Porta di Vertine’s winemaker and director, applied his signature \"less is more\" philosophy throughout both the vineyard and the cellar. He believed that natural is always best, meaning human intervention should be kept to an absolute minimum. This meticulous vineyard management resulted in small, healthy grape bunches, with an average yield per plant of one kilo or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was highly limited: just 12,000 bottles of Chianti Classico, 8,000 bottles of Riserva, 4,500 bottles of Sassi Chiusi, and 3,500 bottles of Rosato. The legendary guardian of Tuscan Sangiovese, master enologist Giulio Gambelli (who also crafted Soldera, Poggio di Sotto, and Montevertine), guided La Porta di Vertine in the final stage of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Riserva is made from a cellar selection of Sangiovese from the Vertine, Adine, and Colle ai Lecci vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/la-porta-di-vertine\/\" title=\"La Porta di Vertine Chianti Classico Giacomo Mastretta\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_01.jpg?v=1785751254\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49565972300004,"sku":"I18070028BAK2010","price":950.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_ccr_2010_mg_02_735x735_81620a40-c002-4f6d-83b0-167568f2e752.jpg?v=1785752322"},{"product_id":"3916-la-porta-di-vertine-chianti-classico-riserva-2010-3000ml","title":"[3916] LA PORTA DI VERTINE CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2010 3000ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_05.jpg?v=1785751315\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiacomo Mastretta, La Porta di Vertine’s winemaker and director, applied his signature \"less is more\" philosophy throughout both the vineyard and the cellar. He believed that natural is always best, meaning human intervention should be kept to an absolute minimum. This meticulous vineyard management resulted in small, healthy grape bunches, with an average yield per plant of one kilo or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was highly limited: just 12,000 bottles of Chianti Classico, 8,000 bottles of Riserva, 4,500 bottles of Sassi Chiusi, and 3,500 bottles of Rosato. The legendary guardian of Tuscan Sangiovese, master enologist Giulio Gambelli (who also crafted Soldera, Poggio di Sotto, and Montevertine), guided La Porta di Vertine in the final stage of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Riserva is made from a cellar selection of Sangiovese from the Vertine, Adine, and Colle ai Lecci vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/la-porta-di-vertine\/\" title=\"La Porta di Vertine Chianti Classico Giacomo Mastretta\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_01.jpg?v=1785751254\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49565981475044,"sku":"I18070028BAL2010","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_ccr_2010_dmg_735x735_01.jpg?v=1785752792"},{"product_id":"3919-la-porta-di-vertine-chianti-classico-2010-1500ml","title":"[3919] LA PORTA DI VERTINE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_02.jpg?v=1785753133\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiacomo Mastretta, La Porta di Vertine’s winemaker and director, applied his signature \"less is more\" philosophy throughout both the vineyard and the cellar. He believed that natural is always best, meaning human intervention should be kept to an absolute minimum. This meticulous vineyard management resulted in small, healthy grape bunches, with an average yield per plant of one kilo or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was highly limited: just 12,000 bottles of Chianti Classico, 8,000 bottles of Riserva, 4,500 bottles of Sassi Chiusi, and 3,500 bottles of Rosato. The legendary guardian of Tuscan Sangiovese, master enologist Giulio Gambelli (who also crafted Soldera, Poggio di Sotto, and Montevertine), guided La Porta di Vertine in the final stage of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChianti Classico is made primarily from Sangiovese, with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/la-porta-di-vertine\/\" title=\"La Porta di Vertine Chianti Classico Giacomo Mastretta\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_vineyards_04.jpg?v=1785753162\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49566021550308,"sku":"I18070028AAK2010","price":850.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_cc_2010_mg_735x735_04.jpg?v=1785753655"},{"product_id":"3920-la-porta-di-vertine-chianti-classico-2011-1500ml","title":"[3920] LA PORTA DI VERTINE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_02.jpg?v=1785753133\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiacomo Mastretta, La Porta di Vertine’s winemaker and director, applied his signature \"less is more\" philosophy throughout both the vineyard and the cellar. He believed that natural is always best, meaning human intervention should be kept to an absolute minimum. This meticulous vineyard management resulted in small, healthy grape bunches, with an average yield per plant of one kilo or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was highly limited: just 12,000 bottles of Chianti Classico, 8,000 bottles of Riserva, 4,500 bottles of Sassi Chiusi, and 3,500 bottles of Rosato. The legendary guardian of Tuscan Sangiovese, master enologist Giulio Gambelli (who also crafted Soldera, Poggio di Sotto, and Montevertine), guided La Porta di Vertine in the final stage of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChianti Classico is made primarily from Sangiovese, with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/la-porta-di-vertine\/\" title=\"La Porta di Vertine Chianti Classico Giacomo Mastretta\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_vineyards_04.jpg?v=1785753162\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49566026989796,"sku":"I18070028AAK2011","price":850.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_cc_2011_mg_735x735_02.jpg?v=1785753905"},{"product_id":"3921-la-porta-di-vertine-chianti-classico-2012-1500ml","title":"[3921] LA PORTA DI VERTINE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2012 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_giacomomastretta_02.jpg?v=1785753133\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiacomo Mastretta, La Porta di Vertine’s winemaker and director, applied his signature \"less is more\" philosophy throughout both the vineyard and the cellar. He believed that natural is always best, meaning human intervention should be kept to an absolute minimum. This meticulous vineyard management resulted in small, healthy grape bunches, with an average yield per plant of one kilo or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was highly limited: just 12,000 bottles of Chianti Classico, 8,000 bottles of Riserva, 4,500 bottles of Sassi Chiusi, and 3,500 bottles of Rosato. The legendary guardian of Tuscan Sangiovese, master enologist Giulio Gambelli (who also crafted Soldera, Poggio di Sotto, and Montevertine), guided La Porta di Vertine in the final stage of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChianti Classico is made primarily from Sangiovese, with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/la-porta-di-vertine\/\" title=\"La Porta di Vertine Chianti Classico Giacomo Mastretta\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_vineyards_04.jpg?v=1785753162\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49566032789732,"sku":"I18070028AAK2012","price":850.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/lpdv_cc_2012_mg_05_735x735_09d70eff-539c-4348-a993-d522219d9dbc.jpg?v=1785754023"},{"product_id":"5870-bartolo-mascarello-barolo-2010-1500ml","title":"[5870] BARTOLO MASCARELLO BAROLO 2010 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarolo with No Barrique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine of Bartolo Mascarello is a living legend in Barolo. 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For three generations—Giulio, Bartolo (1927–2005), and Maria Teresa—nothing has changed in their winemaking process and philosophy. Wines are fermented in concrete vats and vinified in botti (large, old barrels made of traditional oak and chestnut) without modern temperature control systems, and they never use barriques. Their single Barolo is a masterclass in blending four great vineyards: Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rué, and Rocche di la Morra (officially known as Rocche dell'Annunziata). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1980s and early 1990s, international and Italian wine journalism began to criticize traditional Barolos, instead promoting modern single-vineyard wines that featured dark colors and vanilla-coffee flavors derived from aging in new barriques. 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Every inscription is based on Bartolo’s own handwritten calligraphy; even on today’s printed labels, a distinct human warmth remains, as if he had just put his pen to paper at his winery desk. No matter how much the world chases sleek styling and luxury, Mascarello’s bottles quietly but firmly broadcast a profound message through their labels: \"We are artisanal producers, and wine is born from the earth and human hands.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Bartolo’s passing in 2005, his daughter, Maria Teresa, took the reins of the winery. Refusing any form of modernization, she has completely embraced and preserved her father’s legacy. 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Bartolo Mascarello never wavered, enthusiastically defending the old traditions of Barolo making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Bartolo's daughter, Maria Teresa, runs the winery, faithfully preserving her father’s legendary traditional methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Art Labels]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartolo’s artistry extended far beyond the wine inside the bottle. Throughout his later years, he spent hours hand-painting labels decorated with rustic watercolors of flowers, fruits, and bottles, which were randomly mixed into cases for lucky collectors. This handmade spirit remains alive across their entire lineup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat unifies all these labels is a deliberate avoidance of mechanical, modern fonts or ostentatious, gold-embellished designs. Every inscription is based on Bartolo’s own handwritten calligraphy; even on today’s printed labels, a distinct human warmth remains, as if he had just put his pen to paper at his winery desk. No matter how much the world chases sleek styling and luxury, Mascarello’s bottles quietly but firmly broadcast a profound message through their labels: \"We are artisanal producers, and wine is born from the earth and human hands.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Bartolo’s passing in 2005, his daughter, Maria Teresa, took the reins of the winery. Refusing any form of modernization, she has completely embraced and preserved her father’s legacy. Even today, \"artist labels\" based on Bartolo’s original sketches and design drafts are released in limited quantities, such as on magnum bottles, ensuring that his spirit continues to live on within each bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/bartolo_mascarello_barolo_art_label_magnums_01_490x735_58428ea1-3abb-4d1f-a309-516dc4d5cf27.jpg?v=1790070631\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49936788881636,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/bartolo_mascarello_barolo_art_label_2011a_mg_01_735x735_560a9bc0-50c0-4ed2-a781-81dc001988fb.jpg?v=1790075190"},{"product_id":"a231-gerard-schueller-alsace-pinot-blanc-h-2017-1500ml","title":"[A231] GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE PINOT BLANC H 2017 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother magnum that has arrived is the Pinot Blanc H. Pinot Blanc, much like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/products\/a234-gerard-schueller-alsace-chasselas-2017-1500ml\" title=\"Gerard Schueller Chasselas Alsace\"\u003eChasselas\u003c\/a\u003e, is generally known as a white grape variety with a neutral and gentle nature, faithfully reflecting its terroir and the winemaker's intent. The most fascinating part about Pinot Blanc is its genetic background. Pinot Noir is genetically highly unstable and prone to mutation. When Pinot Noir (black) loses its pigment, it becomes Pinot Gris (grey), and a further loss of pigment leads to the final mutation: Pinot Blanc (white). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the grapes look so much like Chardonnay, it seems they were often confused and cultivated as Chardonnay in many vineyards around the world until around the 1980s. In contrast to aromatic varieties with intense aromas like Gewürztraminer or Sauvignon Blanc, it is generally considered to have a very mild and approachable character. In terms of palate structure, its acidity is relatively mild and soft compared to Riesling, offering a pleasant roundness and fleshiness on the mouthfeel. This moderate weight and richness are part of what makes it so easy to pair with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn France, it is usually used in small amounts for blending in Alsace’s Crémant or in Champagne, though unique exceptions exist, such as Cédric Bouchard’s La Bolorée, which is crafted from 100% Pinot Blanc (called \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlanc Vrai in Champagne). Bruno Schueller releases various cuvées made from 100% Pinot Blanc, but every single one of them is completely different from the typical characteristics of the grape described earlier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Schueller’s trademark sharp acidity and intense concentration, there is an edgy, pleasant astringency—likely coming from the skins and seeds—and a minerality so vivid you can almost see the crystals. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/natural-wine-gerard-schueller\" title=\"Gerard Schueller Alsace\"\u003eIn Schueller's wines, the distinct expression of each grape variety—be it Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, or Chasselas—shines through clearly, yet every cuvée is anchored by that unmistakable \"Schueller feel\" of unique acidity and concentration.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this Pinot Blanc H 2017 magnum has spent nearly a decade since harvest, I would estimate it is only about 60% of the way through its development. Part of the reason is probably that it’s a magnum, which slows down the aging process. That said, there is no need to worry, as it is already delicious to drink right now. The Pinot Blanc III KL 2014 (750ml) is also available, and this one is about 80% developed. We are not very familiar with Pinot Blanc 100% wines from other producers, but Bruno Schueller's Pinot Blanc is incredibly long-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2026\/10\/06\/pinot-blanc-h\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pinot Blanc Gerard Schueller\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more about this bottle at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gerard-schueller\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gerard Schueller Alsace\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes: Gerard Schueller’s magnum bottles stand 48 cm tall, so they might not fit into a standard refrigerator or wine cellar due to their height and depth. Please carefully check your wine storage setup before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_20_1200x1800_7b058ff4-d204-4aad-ba5a-7e148ebca109.jpg?v=1791262169\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67444557709540,"sku":"F02010003WBK2017","price":780.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_pinot_blanc_h_2017_01_1200x1200_1c3fb310-3c4e-46cc-b9cc-a354633da59b.jpg?v=1791022989"},{"product_id":"a234-gerard-schueller-alsace-chasselas-2017-1500ml","title":"[A234] GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE CHASSELAS 2017 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eChasselas is the leading grape variety in Switzerland, accounting for nearly half of the country’s total white grape plantings, yet Swiss wine is rarely seen in Japan or Hong Kong in the first place. Believed to have originated around Lake Geneva, it is also cultivated in the Savoie and Alsace regions of France. In Alsace, it seems that Chasselas is almost always used for blending in Edelzwicker, which suggests that a single-varietal Chasselas cuvée might be a true rarity. Frankly speaking, this was our very first time coming across one as well. Since we don't remember ever really drinking a Swiss Chasselas by the bottle either, we don't have much to say about the variety itself, but we can certainly introduce it from the perspective of being one of Bruno Schueller's wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining characteristic of Chasselas is its neutral and gentle flavor profile. The variety itself possesses very little distinctive aroma or flavor, and because of this, it is known as a grape that faithfully reflects the unique character of its terroir. While it is often crafted into casual wines meant for enjoying a light, youthful freshness, there are also grands vins shaped by the hands of exceptional producers that are capable of aging for ten years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, as for this Chasselas crafted by Bruno Schueller, it is a wine that reveals itself as a Schueller creation from the very first sip, characterized by a piercing, razor-sharp acidity and remarkable concentration. It is probably worlds apart from what people expect from a Chasselas. What struck us as slightly different from Schueller’s other wines, however, was the impressive, gentle sweetness of the fruit. As time passes, the fruity and floral elements develop even greater depth and breadth. Since this is a 2017 vintage, it has aged for nearly a decade—a magnificent finish that delivers a sense of fulfillment, almost at its absolute peak. It was only during the latter half of the bottle that we happened to look at the label and were astonished to find that the alcohol content was a mere 10.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/2026\/10\/06\/chasselas\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chasselas Gerard Schueller Alsace\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more about this bottle at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/gerard-schueller\/\" title=\"Gerard Schueller Alsace\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes: Gerard Schueller’s magnum bottles stand 48 cm tall, so they might not fit into a standard refrigerator or wine cellar due to their height and depth. Please carefully check your wine storage setup before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_20_1200x1800_7b058ff4-d204-4aad-ba5a-7e148ebca109.jpg?v=1791262169\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67444559315172,"sku":"F02010003XBK2017","price":680.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_chasselas_mg_2017_011200x1200_cc555e53-7175-4ef9-8004-6f875ffde300.jpg?v=1791023573"}],"url":"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/large-format.oembed?page=2","provider":"Vin et Saké Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}