Domaine Vrignaud T h r e e B u rg h o u n d “ S w e e t S p o t” W i n e s fro m t h e O u t st a n d i n g 2 0 0 8 V i n t a g e The 2008 vintage in Chablis will long be remembered as one of the greatest ever. August and the start of September were cool and stormy and the vignerons were beginning to despair. Then along came October. It bought perfect sunshine to ripen the fruit and in conjunction with the long growing season, which helped concentration and acidity levels, the harvest began in ideal conditions. Yields were slightly down due to irregular flowering and the dry weather leading up to harvest. Alcohol levels were ideal at 12-13 degrees. The result - a classic vintage! Most 2008 Chablis of merit have been sold but we have found a parcel of superb Premier Crus from Domaine Vrignaud. All three have gained Burghound’s “Sweet Spot” rating - recognition of their superb quality:price ratio.
DOMAINE VRIGNAUD The Vrignaud family have been growers for five generations. The first vines were planted in 1955 but it was not until 1991 that the first domaine bottles wines were sold. In 1999 the son Guillaume returned from work in South Africa and took over responsibities for production. Since then the domaine has seen a rapid rise in quality and prestige. The Domaine owns 19 ha which includes 7 ha in the Premier Cru Fourchaume where the original vines still thrive. Vinification is traditional with old wood used on the Fourchaume. Austen Biss in A Guide to the Wines of Chablis says “This is a domaine to keep to oneself”. You can currently enjoy these highly rated wines at a very keen price. And don’t miss the opportunity to pick up some hard to find magnums - perfect for extended storage.
Grand Millesime Pty Ltd 6/40 Batman Street West Melbourne Vic 3003 Callers by appointment. Phone: (03) 9326 5737 Fax: (03) 9326 6744 www.grandmillesime.com.au darren@grandmillesime.com.au
2008 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 750ml bottles: Usual Price $59.00 Pre-Arrival Price $49.00 1500ml Magnums: Usual Price $129.00 Pre-Arrival Price $109.00 The vineyard Mont de Milieu: One of the best Premier Crus on the right bank. Mont de Milieu faces due south and has a lovely location with good slopes under a wooded hilltop. The wines have a fragrant nose of spring flowers, steely mineral acidity with fresh fruit flavours. Austen Biss Burghound: A lightly spiced nose that evidences a mild exoticism to the toasted nut, yellow fruit, floral and white peach aromas that complement well the textured, sappy and dense medium-bodied flavors that are shaped by the firm and ripe acidity on the intense, balanced and minerally finish. A true-to-type example of Mont de Milieu. A SWEET SPOT WINE 92 Points. Drink: 2015+ Austen Biss: Floral, mineral and lovely wine. Understated wine, good fruit and acidity with mineral undertones, and long. Drink from 2011/12. Good
2008 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 750ml bottles: Usual Price $59.00 Pre-Arrival Price $49.00 1500ml Magnums: Usual Price $129.00 Pre-Arrival Price $109.00 The vineyard Fourchaume: The largest and best known of the right bank premier crus. The slopes are well drained with wooded hilltops and south-east, south and south-west facing elevations. Very floral nose, feminine wine with an elegant and fresh palate, flinty and mineral with a touch of peach, develops nuts and biscuits with age. Fourchaume in the hands of a good grower is often refered to as being of Grand Cru status. Austen Biss Burghound: This is mildly riper but notably more complex with a classic nose that features notes of pear, green fruit and salt water aromas that precede richer and fuller-bodied flavors that possess good mid-palate concentration and culminate in a racy, focused, detailed, linear and mildly austere finish. A SWEET SPOT WINE 91 Points. Drink: 2014+ Austen Biss: 20% oak. Floral minerals, delicious concentrated fruit and acidity, rich, long. Drink from 2012 to allow oak to dissipate. Should be Very Good
2008 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes 750ml bottles: Usual Price $79.00 Pre-Arrival Price $64.00 1500ml Magnums: Usual Price $149.00 Pre-Arrival Price $129.00 “From vines planted in 1955. Richly concentrated, this is exceptionally good.� Austen Biss The old vines are very low yielding with approximately 2 glasses of wine produced from each vine! Burghound: A restrained, pure and smoky white flower and stone nose marries into rich, fresh and vibrant flavors brimming with dry extract that completely buffers the ripe and firm acid spine on the balanced, lingering and bone dry finish. I quite like this. A SWEET SPOT WINE 92 Points. Drink: 2014+ Austen Biss: Very intense nose, very floral, mineral, extra rich, with concentrated fruit and delicious acidity that is well balanced. Drink from 1012/13. Excellent
Domaine Vrignaud 2008 750ml Mixed Case Usual Price $788.00 Pre-Arrival Price $648.00 Comprises 4 bottles of each of the three wines
Domaine Vrignaud 2008 MAGNUM (1500ml) Mixed Case Usual Price $814.00 Pre-Arrival Price $694.00 Comprises 2 MAGNUMS of each of the three wines
Grand Millesime Pty Ltd 6/40 Batman Street West Melbourne Vic 3003 Callers by appointment. Phone: (03) 9326 5737 Fax: (03) 9326 6744 www.grandmillesime.com.au darren@grandmillesime.com.au