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- Chateau Le Crock | Saint-Estephe | Mosaique Wines
Nestled in the heart of Saint-Estèphe, Château Le Crock is a property of quiet pedigree and profound potential. Since 1903, it has been in the hands of the Cuvelier family, also owners of the esteemed Château Léoville Poyferré in Saint-Julien. Their stewardship has helped shape Le Crock into one of the appellation’s best-kept secrets—a cru with a noble terroir and a distinct voice, bordered by some of Bordeaux’s most revered names: Cos d’Estournel, Montrose, and Haut-Marbuzet. CHATEAU GRAND PUY DUCASSE Pauillac 5th Grand Cru Classé 1855 Cru, Bordeaux Organic Decanter: “Grand-Puy Ducasse: The Pauillac estate turning a corner” Jane Anson: “Takes us to the heart of Pauillac” William Kelley; Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: “Under the direction of Anne Le Naour, this 40-hectare estate is seeing significant investments, and the results are really beginning to show.” Few estates capture the character of Pauillac quite like Château Grand-Puy Ducasse. Classified as a Fifth Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the estate has spent centuries building a reputation for wines that reflect the depth and longevity that have made Pauillac one of the world's most respected wine regions. The story began in 1675 when Arnaud Ducasse acquired a modest property on the banks of the Gironde Estuary. Little did he know that it would remain in the family for almost three centuries, expanding across some of Pauillac's most prized sites to create a vineyard unlike any other in the appellation. Today, its 40 hectares are spread across a remarkable patchwork of 11 different types of soil, from deep gravel and clay to limestone and sand. It is therefore considered as the most representative of the diversity of Pauillac’s terroirs, creating wines of staggering complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone of the vineyard, thriving on the estate's gravel-rich slopes and plateaus. Merlot plays an important supporting role, while a small proportion of Petit Verdot adds nuance to the final blend. Uniquely for a leading Pauillac estate, Grand-Puy Ducasse does not cultivate Cabernet Franc, choosing instead to focus entirely on the varieties best suited to its terroirs. In the vineyards, grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before vinification. Significant investment over the past two decades has transformed both the winery and vineyard, allowing individual plots to be vinified separately and their unique characteristics preserved. Under the guidance of Anne Le Naour and Benjamin Cassoulet, the estate has entered a new chapter, one defined by precision and a clear vision for the future. Respect for the environment has become an equally important part of the estate's philosophy. Chemical weed control was abandoned in favour of soil cultivation many years ago, organic trials began in 2013, and the estate entered full organic conversion in 2025. Biodiversity is carefully monitored throughout the property, reflecting a long-term commitment to sustainable viticulture and the preservation of Pauillac's landscapes. The resulting wines are unmistakably Pauillac. Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and ageworthiness, while the estate's varied soils contribute freshness and balance. They are wines that reward patience, yet remain approachable in their youth, offering a genuine expression of both the vintage and the vineyard. Château Grand-Puy Ducasse holds special significance for Mosaique Wines. Through Thomas' years studying and working in Bordeaux, we developed a close connection with the estate and its team. We are proud to represent these wines in Australia and to offer Dauphin de Grand-Puy Ducasse exclusively through Mosaique Wines. Shop wines Quick View 2019 Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse, Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 'Dauphin' Price $112.00 GST Included
- Clos Joliette | Jurancon | Mosaique Wines
Regarded as one of the premier producers in Jurançon, Clos Joliette was founded in 1929, when the Migne family cleared forest in a natural southeast-facing amphitheater to plant a hectare of Petit Manseng. Clos Joliette is truly a myth, some said of Joliette it's “better than Yquem”. Clos Joliette is considered one of those wines one must try in a lifetime, and we are honoured to bring them to Australia. CLOS JOLIETTE Jurancon, South-West France Organic We won’t deny it, wine folk from the South West of France, like Mosaique founder Thomas, will always champion the region and consider its producers as the best. In the case of Clos Joliette, however, it’s hard to disagree - especially when it’s been lauded as “better than Yquem”, by La Revue des Vins de France. Regarded as one of the premier producers in Jurançon, Clos Joliette was founded in 1929, when the Migne family cleared forest in a natural southeast-facing amphitheater to plant a hectare of vines. Going against the grain at the time, the Mignes planted Petit Manseng, rather than the more popular Gros Manseng, and slowly built a modest local following selling their wines for little more than two francs in the old money. Like all good things, it’s hard to keep a lid on it, and before long this niche producer became known as the best in the region and is still revered by some of the world’s best winemakers (in fact, legend has it the late Didier Dagueneau trespassed into the vineyard in the middle of the night to take cuttings to propagate for his own Jurançon estate, Les Jardins de Babylone). Still, with limited income due to the inexpensive bottle price, investment in the property and the vines was minimal. When Maurice Migne, Clos Juliette proprietor throughout the 1960s and 1970s passed away, his widow Jeanne continued production of the wines - although it must be noted that no records exist of how the Mignes farmed the land or made their wine. She was known to be the archetypal picture of a French paysan, always attired in her traditional black apron, under which she tied her leather satchel stuffed with wads of money. In 1989, Jeanne Migne passed away, and with nobody in the family interested in continuing the estate, the vineyard was auctioned off around 1990 or 1991. The Mignes’ son, who was in the car business, sold off the cellar of old vintages, which is why old bottles are incredibly rare (and those you can find now fetch hundreds of euros whenever they come up at auction). There were a few interested parties, including fellow Jurançon winemaker Charles Hours and actor Gérard Depardieu, who had visited the domaine several times and was suitably charmed. Most predicted that Hours would buy the estate; however, the successful bidder was Parisian caviste Michel Renaud. Rather than continuing the legacy, Renaud treated Clos Joliette as a part-time hobby, using pickers from his Armagnac vineyard to conduct the harvest; leaving barrels for five years without racking and topping them up only if necessary; then selling only a fraction of the production to a few friends and cellaring the remainder. Renaud died in 2015, leaving a wife, a daughter and her half-brother. As with all things administrative in France, inheritance laws are complicated so once again the fate of the domaine was in jeopardy. It became widely known that Clos Joliette was for sale, though despite its niche fame, there was no queue of prospective buyers - a situation that remains today. But what of the grapes? Vines don’t just stop growing! Once again, the spirit of the South West has prevailed. Our dear friend Jean-Marc Grussaute from Camin Larredya, also Jurançon, was offered the chance to farm and vinify Clos Joliette 2016 and 2017 vintages, side by side with his wines. Jean-Marc and his winemaker friends from the collective “A Bisto de Nas” (including Christine Dupuy who we represent) were able to buy all the barrels from 2010, 2012, 2013 in addition to the 2016 and 2017, all farmed and vinified themselves. The result has been an incredible selection of complex and aromatic off-dry wines, reflecting the reputation Antoine Gerbelle bestowed on the domaine as “the Romanee Conti of the South-West France”. What makes these wines so sought after is the combination of three unique aspects. First, its location. With only 1.85 hectares Clos Joliette sits at 300m altitude, on the slopes of the hill of Beauvallon (Commune of Jurancon). The vines were planted in 1929 by Madame Migné and exposed to the East and South-East in a natural amphitheater, allowing the grapes to capture the gentle morning sun, rather than afternoon heat. Second, an atypical terroir made of clay-silica, pudding stones, Ponto-Pliocene pebbles and crossed through by a vein of iron. Third, the wine itself - a single varietal 100% Petit Manseng, treated with minimal intervention throughout vinification, no fining or filtration, and long aging in oak barrels for 4 to 6 years. We might add a fourth aspect, being the mystic. There’s little to be said about this wine across the vastness of the internet. They are prized wines, with only 1000 bottles produced each year, sitting firmly in the ‘if you know, you know’ category. Clos Joliette is considered one of those wines one must try in a lifetime, and we are honoured to bring them to Australia. Shop wines Quick View 2016 Clos Joliette Vin de France 'J de Joliette' Price $560.00 GST Included Quick View 2016 Clos Joliette Jurançon Out of stock Quick View 2012 Clos Joliette Jurançon Out of stock Quick View NV Clos Joliette Vin de France 'J de Joliette' Price $395.00 GST Included
- Domaine Olivier Morin | Chitry Burgundy | Mosaique Wines
In 1992 Olivier was finally attracted back to the land of his ancestors, taking over the vineyard joining his brother Christian. Chitry is located 12 km south-west of the village of Chablis, in the North of Burgundy. Domaine Olivier Morin Chitry, Burgundy Organic non-certified The Domaine Morin has belonged to the Morin family since 1650, and even though the family was deeply rooted in winemaking, after studying wine in Beaune, Olivier pursued his own path far from the vines. He worked ten years as a radio announcer during the day and DJ at night. In 1992 Olivier was finally attracted back to the land of his ancestors, taking over the vineyard joining his brother Christian. Chitry is located 12 km south-west of the village of Chablis, in the North of Burgundy. Both Chitry and Chablis share similar Kimmeridgian limestone soils, as well as the grape variety with Chardonnay, so it's not a surprise that they make wine with a similar style! Domaine Morin is well and truly still a family run operation, with Olivier's wife Nelly joining the brothers in the pursuit of pure, character driven wine. The vineyard has now grown to 12 hectares, planted primarily with Chardonnay (50%), as well a Pinot Noir (25%) and Aligoté (25%). Most of these vineyards grow on picturesque rolling slopes, with old vines roots digging deep to express the minerality of Chitry's unique terroirs. Regarding viticulture, Morin respects a natural approach using natural compost as fertiliser, and a chemical/ herbicide free zone, allowing grass to grow between the vines. Soils are worked regularly, so the roots plunge deeply in the Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Regular cropping, detailed trellising, and systematically removing of buds are a few other manual works done at the vineyard, along with hand harvested of the grapes comes vintage time Additionally, all vinification is done with minimal sulphur added, using only natural yeasts and fermented in tank to preserve freshness and purity. Then the wines ages on lees in tank, and bottled with no filtration. Morin Chardonnay is energetic, precise with bright fruit and truly express the mineral soils found there. His Pinots show purity of fruit, with savoury notes - above all showing great character and value. In short, Olivier Morin produces spectacular wines for the money. White grape: Chardonnay, Aligoté Red grape: Pinot Noir olivier-morin.fr Shop wines Quick View 2022 Domaine Olivier Morin, AOC Bourgogne Chitry 'Constance'white Price $62.00 GST Included Quick View 2019 Domaine Olivier Morin, AOC Bourgogne Chitry 'Vau du Puits' Pinot Noir' Out of stock Quick View 2022 Domaine Olivier Morin, AOC Irancy Pinot Noir Price $83.00 GST Included Quick View NV Olivier Morin Tentation, AOC Cremant de Bourgogne Price $64.00 GST Included
- Domaine Vincent Gaudry | Sancerre | Mosaique Wines
Vincent Gaudry lives in the tiny vintners' hamlet of Le Petit Chambre in Sury en Vaux, 3 kilometres from Sancerre. Sury en Vaux means “the smiling valley”, and it makes much sense when you reach this place. Vincent took over the vineyard from his family in 1993, introducing organic and biodynamic. Domaine Vincent Gaudry Sancerre, Loire Valley Biodynamic certified Vincent Gaudry lives in the tiny vintners' hamlet of Le Petit Chambre in Sury en Vaux, 3 kilometres from Sancerre. Sury en Vaux means “the smiling valley”, and it makes much sense when you reach this place. Vincent took over the vineyard from his family in 1993, introducing the start organic and biodynamic farming. In 2002, the vineyard was certified organic, before full biodynamic Demeter certification in 2004. Organic and Biodynamic were essential for two reasons: first for his health and then to respect his terroirs. As a true minimalist Vincent’s guiding principle is “Trust in Nature”. He makes wine in tune with the power of the elements, with a feeling of being profoundly connected to the land. Inspired by local vignerons of the past from the village, insiders considering Gaudry's wines to be the most authentic expression of Sancerre. Although biodynamics is one of his pillars, Vincent continues to push boundaries by mixing pragmatism and intuition to pioneer new methods, which has earned him a following. The 9 hectare vineyard is composed of limestone and marl, 90% planted with Sauvignon Blanc and 10% with Pinot Noir. The vineyard averages vines of 40 years of age, planted by massal selection from a plot of 90 year old vines of old Sauvignon varieties. It gives berries of different size and maturity, which Vincent believes brings complexity in his wines. The grapes are all hand harvested in small baskets. In the winery, Vincent remains a traditionalist, shying away from trends he looks for balance between both varietal and terroir. The wines are fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, with native yeasts to allow the terroir and varietal expression to shine through. The wines are then aged on lees and are bottled unfined and unfiltered with the bottling date according to the lunar calendar. The result is precisely delineated wines with stony minerality, concentration, texture, weight, complexity and lengthy vibrant finish. Le Tournebride Sancerre This 30 years old vineyard is representative of the 3 Terroirs of Sancerre: the stony, rubble-like Kimmeridgian limestone (Caillottes) brings the aromatics, the clay-limestone or marl (Terres Blanches) brings the structure in the mouth and the flint (Silex) the length. The wines are vinified with natural yeast in stainless steel and oak. Each batch moves from one vessel to the other, before final blending and ageing on fine lees. The result is a wine with spice, texture and impressive length, with a mineral finish. Constellation du Scorpion Sancerre This wine is dedicated to the biodynamic memories of the elements and named for the scorpion sign, which is sharp like the Silex’s terroir where the vine are planted. The wine is vinified in oak, with time varying each year based on vintage conditions. Scorpion is best enjoyed after a few moments of air - after which it opens to a textured palate of almond, lime-flower and grapefruit. The mineral attack persists, with flint and earth flavours, grilled almond, dried pear, blood orange and apricot. The finish is saline, elegant, clean and long, with lingering white fruits. White grapes: Sauvignon Blanc Red grape: Pinot Noir Shop wines Quick View 2022 Vincent Gaudry, AOC Sancerre 'Les Vignes de Chavignol' red Price $184.00 GST Included Quick View 2023 Vincent Gaudry, IGP Val de Loire 'Gaudry'olle' Price $63.00 GST Included Quick View 2019 Vincent Gaudry, AOC Sancerre 'Pour vous'' Price $250.00 GST Included Quick View 2022 Vincent Gaudry, AOC Sancerre 'Melodie de Vieilles Vignes' Price $95.00 GST Included
- Domaine Ludovic Bonnardot | Côte de Beaune | Mosaique Wines
Today, Domaine Bonnardot is farmed organically, Ludovic believes this approach is key to revealing the best nuances of each site across 18 appellations and 50 plots, along with the practice of natural vinification with no addition of sulfur or oenological products during vinification and low to no addition at bottling. Their vineyards are located in Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Santenay, Maranges, Pommard, Chassagne Montrachet and Puligny Montrachet. DOMAINE LUDOVIC BONNARDOT Côte de Beaune, Burgundy Organic There are not too many teenagers who would choose to spend their days in the vineyard, let alone experimenting on their grandfather’s grapes with natural winemaking. But then again, Ludovic Bonnardot was not your average teenager. Burgundian born and bred, Ludovic now guides the winemaking at the family estate - Domaine Bonnardot, taking over from his parents in 2006. The estate covers 15-hectares with two operations: one centered in Santenay, the wine-growing focuses on Côte de Beaune and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune appellations, while blackcurrants (cassis), asparagus and cereals are grown in Bonnencontre near the family home, just south of Dijon. The polyculture approach is a reflection of the long heritage of winemaking in the family, which dates back to 1470. Throughout the centuries, it was (and arguably still is) essential to have year-round agricultural output to spread the risk of crop failure and ensure a source of income for the family. Ludovic’s interest in natural winemaking at an early age was influenced by his mother Elisabeth, the Domaine’s winemaker while he was growing up. Elisabth graduated her enology studies in Beaune, studying alongside and eventually interning with Jules Chauvet - who is considered to be the father of natural winemaking. As a result, Elisabeth’s approach to winemaking was very much shaped by Chauvet, and she began to practice more natural approaches to her winemaking with her Burgundies. Today, Domaine Bonnardot is farmed organically, with the conversion starting when Ludovic returned to the family lands after graduating his winemaking education. Ludovic believes this approach is key to revealing the best nuances of each site across 18 appellations and 50 plots, along with the practice of natural vinification with no addition of sulfur or oenological products during vinification and low to no addition at bottling. The vineyards include Hautes Côtes de Beaune ‘En Chaignot’ and ‘Sur Evelle’, Bourgogne Côte d’Or ‘Clos Botaveaux’ Monopole, Bourgogne Aligoté, Santenay ’Saint Jean’, Santenay 1er cru ‘Clos Rousseau’, Maranges ‘Sur le Bois’, Pommard, Chassagne Montrachet and Puligny Montrachet 1er ‘La Garenne’, with vineyards average age of 45 years old. Before the beginning of Spring, natural fertiliser made from vegetal or animal matter is added to the soils to bring life. Then all the vines are plowed to encourage the decomposition of the organic matter and aeration of the earth. From here until vintage, Ludovic and his brother Emilien tend to the vines with debudding, relevage and trimming. Once vintage arrives, plots are harvested by hand at their best maturity and bought into the winery for hand sorting. Vinification of the white grapes includes slowly pressing the whole bunches, with the must then put into oak barrels for a 12-18 month fermentation. The fermentations are natural, with no addition of sulfur or addition of oenological product. After natural settling in the barrel and light filtration, the whites are ready for bottling. The red wines range between 30% and 100% whole bunch inclusion, with the berries macerated in oak tanks between 20 and 180 days. Again there is no addition of sulfur or product, and fermentation occurs with indigenous yeast. After the pressurage the wines are put into oak barrels for up to 12 - 18 months aging. The reds are not fined or filtered before bottling, with low or no addition of sulfur. This sometimes generates a light deposit however doesn’t alter the quality of the wine. Domaine Bonnardot wines are fresh, vibrant and pure, reflecting the considered approach to farming and vinification to ensure transparency of place. We love how they express each site with a very minimal extraction or oak influence. Most of all we appreciate the rare value for money these wines offer - something we don’t see much of in Burgundy these days. We’ll drink to that! Shop wines Quick View 2023 Domaine Ludovic Bonnardot Hautes Cotes de Beaune 'Sur Evelle' red Price $88.00 GST Included Quick View 2023 Domaine Ludovic Bonnardot Pommard red Price $168.00 GST Included Quick View 2021 Domaine Ludovic Bonnardot Santenay 1er Cru « Clos Rousseau" red Price $134.00 GST Included Quick View 2022 Domaine Ludovic Bonnardot Maranges 'Sur le bois' Price $88.00 GST Included
- Les Athletes du Vin | Loire | Mosaique Wines
Les Athletes du Vin is a collective of some of finest organic Loire Valley producers. Established in 2016, their objective is to make great value wines for wine lovers across the world, highlighting the appellations and grape varietals that contribute to the diversity and beauty of the Loire valley. LES ATHLETES DU VIN Loire Valley Sustainable and Organic farming “Les Athletes du Vin” is a collective of some of finest organic Loire Valley producers. Established in 2016, their objective is to make great value wines for wine lovers across the world, highlighting the appellations and grape varietals that contribute to the diversity and beauty of the Loire valley. Each of these producers have vineyards in all the corners of the Loire Valley region, they farm their vineyards and vinified each cuvee separately and collectively share the logistics and the sales of the wines. In true collective manner, they also share insights in to winemaking techniques, and seek feedback from each other on their wines. In fact, long lunches often accompany robust tastings - after all this is where their name comes from “Les Athletes du Vin”: the champion of the elbow rising (with moderation of course)! The ‘Athletes’ all share the same philosophy. Maximum care is taken with farming practices, which includes hand harvesting vines from 10 to 120 years old. In the winery, it’s all about minimal intervention, using natural yeast for fermentation, stainless steel, concrete and old oak along with minimum sulphur addition and light or no filtration depending of the cuvee. They aim to make delicious and real wine. What started as only 3 wines; a Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and a Pinot Noir is now a range of 15 wines including Touraine to Chinon, Grolleau and Pineau d’Aunis. Naturally, a group of dynamic winemakers were set on creating wine labels to reflect the spirit of their endeavours. And when the time came, only one name would do - Michel Tolmer. Who else than Tolmer, brilliant cartoon creator of ‘Mimi, Fifi et Glouglou’, and leading illustrator for the French “Natural Wine” movement. His style and imagination made him the perfect choice to capture each of the grapes and appellations of the Loire Valley. The collective of “Athletes” include: Gérald is based in Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, where he makes AOC wines Cabernet Franc from Chinon and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. He also produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir from Touraine. Florent in the Saint-Pourçain area produces Chardonnay and Gamay, an area stylistically close to Beaujolais. Jean-Pierre in the Côte de Grand-Lieu in Muscadet area produces ‘Mumu-Chardonnay’, a blend of Melon de Bourgogne and Chardonnay. Antoine is based in Menetou-Salon and produces a Pinot Noir and a Sauvignon Blanc Sylvain makes the Coteaux du Layon Marius the Pouilly-Fumé Jean-François in Touraine makes the Pineau d’Aunis Nicolas the Saumur-Champigny Victor the Grolleau. Most of the single varietals wines are Vin de France or IGP Val de Loire, not that we care about what’s written on the bottle – it’s what’s inside the bottle that counts, and these wines are spectacular value! www.vinibegood.com Shop wines Quick View NV Les Athletes du Vin, Touraine sparkling Chenin Blanc Price $51.00 GST Included Quick View 2021 Les Athletes du Vin, Loire 'Chardonnay' white Out of stock Quick View 2023 Les Athletes du Vin, AOP Saumur Champigny 'Cabernet franc' Price $44.00 GST Included Quick View 2024 Les Athletes du Vin, Vin de France 'Chenin Blanc' Price $44.00 GST Included
- About | Mosaique Wines
Mosaique Wines imports & distributes accross Australia a mosaic of artisanal French wines, from talented growers in Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Rhone, Roussillon, Bordeaux, Loire as well as from lesser-known South-West of France where our family domaine is established since 1778. about us FROM THE SOIL TO THE GLASS FROM THE SOIL TO THE GLASS A mosaic of wines with a sense of place. SUSTAINABLE GROWERS SUSTAINABLE GROWERS Farming sustainably, respecting nature. OUR FAMILY VINEYARD OUR FAMILY VINEYARD Chai Saint Etienne, our roots in France. Mosaique Wines imports and distributes artisanal wines from France. We travel extensively throughout the country each year to bring you a collection of wines that reflect the heart and soul of this land- a mosaic of small and beautiful parts that make a bigger picture. Each wine has been hand-selected for the unique qualities it expresses, lovingly made by local producers who dedicated their lives to their craft. These producers respect the land they farm above all else, using sustainable, organic or biodynamic techniques to nourish their vines and the ecosystem around them. We have endeavoured to tell their stories in the hope you can envisage yourself sharing a glass with these characters, and enjoying the fruits of their labour. As a direct importer we aim to deliver fair pricing and to help you discover some of France's rising vignerons. We are very lucky to have a strong connection with our roots in the South-West of France with Thomas' family vineyard, Domaine Chai Saint Etienne. Our wines are made to be opened, shared and enjoyed in good company. Santé! direct from the vineyard to your glass Getting our wines to you in the best possible condition is paramount. It all starts with sustainably, organically or biodynamically farmed grapes coming from unique terroirs. Our wines must express and respect their sense of place. Like Thomas' family vineyard, our producers are family owned, small businesses run by real artisans. They work with local grapes, low intervention winemaking and minimal sulfites. The selection process is rigorous, and each vintage is tasted prior to import. Once selected, our wines are shipped by sea, temperature controlled to avoid any alteration of the wine. This type of transport is chosen to ensure quality is maintained from the vineyard to you. Once they arrive, our warehouse keeps the wine in optimal storage conditions - nothing less than the best!
- Domaine Garon | Cote-Rotie | Mosaique Wines
Kevin and Fabien Garon farmed organically their vineyards and produce a range of spectacular Cotes du Rhone, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah, Cote Rotie, Saint Joseph as well as Condrieu and IGP Viognier. Domaine garon Cote-Rotie, Cotes du Rhone Organic non-certified We can all agree, Cote-Rotie in northern Rhone is one of, if not the spiritual home of Syrah. The Garon family certainly thinks so, having based themselves here, in Ampuis, since the 15th century. The family patriach Jean Garon was born here in 1475, battling hard times and growing grapes for a merchant (Guigal), along with farming fruit. Fast forward a few centuries to 1982, when Jean François and Carmen Garon replanted vines in the abandoned slopes of Cote-Rotie. "It wasn't bad for the vineyards to rest a hundred years between plantings" according to, Jean-Francois! In 2003, Jean-Francois' sons Kevin and Fabien joined the estate, taking the wines to yet another level. Kevin said “every year, the wine is different. A vintage is often full of memories, a bottle always captures a little bit of the story. In the Cote Rotie more than anywhere we can say that the wine is made in the vineyard, in the middle of the steep and dangerous terraces.” With about 8.3 hectares, the Garons farm the land organically and even use the horse. Weeding, like most of the vineyard work, is done by hand. This care taken in the vineyard is reflected in wines of great expression and personality. There is no over extraction, with gentle and long vinification bringing finesse. They are seeking a more Burgundian style of Côte-Rôtie. Cotes du Rhone “La Part des Vivants” A name which means the wine left for us to drink after the angel share. The grapes come from Ampuis area, declassified Cru Cairanne and also Rasteau fruits. Mostly de-stemmed, traditional vinification. 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Carignan. Aged in very old barrels of 228 litres. Low sulphur. Black fruits, concentrated wild berries, spices, dark chocolate and a slight earthiness. Beautiful acidity and pure with a saline finish. “Les Grandes Parcelles” IGP Collines Rhodaniennes 100% Syrah, affectionately referred to as ababy Cote Rotie, sometimes including an amount of declassified fruit. Hand harvested, followed by traditional vinification. Elegant, intense with dark cherry, small berries, fine tannins, long balanced finish. La Sybarine A blend of 25 year old Syrah from plots on decomposed granite from the “Cote Rotie Blond area” (Lieu dit Goutay and Mollard). Handpicked, temperature controlled ferment ans roughly 80% destemmed. Daily punching down and pumping over during alcoholic fermentation, followed by 15 days maceration and 14 months in old French oak barrels. Aromas of blackberry and strawberry with violet, citrus notes as well as grilled bacon. Vibrant fruit on the palate, with rich and round with lush red fruits and blood orange notes lifted by good acidity. Approachable power, the finish is long with deep red fruit ending with a dark earthy minerality. Drink young and over the next ten years. The Garon also farm: Les Triotes (schist blond area), Les Rochins (Brune area next to La Landonne), Lancement and delicious white IGP Viognier and impressive Condrieu. "As I wrote last year, the running of Domaine Garon has passed largely to sons Kévin and Fabien Garon, who came on board at the domaine starting in 2003. While quality was reliable in the 2000s, since 2010, everything appears to have been on a steady upward trajectory, with the 2015 being the finest wines I've tasted from the estate, and magical wines produced in both 2017 and 2018. Lovers of pure, classical Côte Rôtie need to get on this estate's bandwagon ASAP!" - Jeb Dunnuck . Red grape: Syrah White grape: Viognier domainegaron.fr Shop wines Quick View 2022 Domaine Garon, AOC Cote-Rotie 'La Sybarine' Price $139.00 GST Included Quick View 2022 Domaine Garon, Hermitage 'Colysee' red Price $190.00 GST Included Quick View 2022 Domaine Garon, Crozes-Hermitage 'Around the Rhone' red Price $83.00 GST Included Quick View 2020 Domaine Garon, AOC Cote-Rotie 'Les Triotes' Price $159.00 GST Included
- Domaine Francois & Julien Pinon | Vouvray | Mosaique Wines
Importer and distributor of organic, biodynamic and sustainable French wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Bordeaux and beyond. DOMAINE JULIEN & FRANCOIS PINON Vouvray Organic certified It’s a rare phenomenon that the Wine Spectator, The New York Times and The Robert Parker Guide are all in agreement, yet it’s a feat managed by Julien and Francois Pinon. Mentioned in the same breath as Huet by Asimov, considered benchmark chenin blanc by Wine Spectator and the producer of ‘ethereal’ wines according to Parker’s outlet. Happily, we can confirm, these are wines deserving of their praise. Established in 1786, the estate of Julien and Francois Pinon has been built up over eight generations and now covers 13.5 hectares in the Vallée de Cousse. Today, father and son duo, François and Julien, continue the tradition of ‘old school’ winemaking with a contemporary edge, passed down when François took the reins in 1987. Leaving behind a career in child psychology, François took over the estate from his father, and focused on emphasising ecologically friendly vineyard and cellar practices. The family operation now includes his son, Julien, who also changed careers, from city planning, to join his father in the cellar. Sadly, Francois and his father both passed away in 2021. The wines are recognised as some of the very best in the region, a reflection of the dedication of the family to their craft. To allow the rich and diverse terroir to sing, Julien and Francois committed to farming organically, with Ecocert Organic certification awarded in 2003. These practices include using organic treatments when needed and only in small doses, working the clay, limestone and flint soils mechanically and banning the use of pesticides. The vineyards are mainly comprised of chenin blanc, grolleau and cot, over 14ha with an average vine age of 50 years. When the time comes, the grapes are hand harvested over three weeks, by a team of 30 to allow for optimal grape selection. As a result, the grapes come into the winery as pristine whole bunches. The first pick will always be the sparkling wines, followed by the dry, and then slightly sweeter wines. In special years when the conditions are right, botrytis affected grapes will be picked last to create the winery’s sweetest wines. After being pressed, the juice is stored in large vats for 12-24 hours, while the solid matter settles to the bottom of the tank. When the juice is clear, ferment occurs without the addition of yeast. The wines are then housed in Pinon’s spectacular cellars, tunneled into hillside rock of the hillside, in a mixture of old oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to juggle the balancing act of still and sparkling winemaking. The wines remain on their fine lees until Easter. After one rack and a filtration, they are bottled over the course of April. Forget the chocolate eggs, we’d much prefer the Easter Bunny deliver these benchmark Vouvray to our door! Shop wines Quick View 1995 Domaine Francois et Julien Pinon Vouvray Liquoreux 'Botrytis' 500ml Price $184.00 GST Included Quick View 1997 Domaine Francois et Julien Pinon Vouvray moelleux Out of stock Quick View 1989 Domaine Francois et Julien Pinon Vouvray 'Reserve Passerillée' Out of stock Quick View 2020 Domaine Francois et Julien Pinon Vouvray Demi Sec 'Silex Noir' Out of stock
- Domaine Louis Chenu et filles | Savigny-Les-Beaune | Mosaique Wines
Now in its fifth generation, sisters Juliette and Caroline are a dynamic duo firmly at the helm of the 9.5ha of vines in Savigny-Les-Beaune, composed mostly of 40 to 60 years old vines. They are proudly continuing the family commitment to producing quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, considered as some of the best ‘under the radar’ wines from the Côte de Beaune. DOMAINE LOUIS CHENU & FILLES Savigny Les Beaune, Burgundy Organic When first buying parcels of vines in Savigny-les-Beaune, Burgundy in 1914, Louis Chenu began a family winemaking dynasty. Now in its fifth generation, sisters Juliette and Caroline are a dynamic duo firmly at the helm of the 9.5ha of vines, composed mostly of 40 to 60 years old vines. They are proudly continuing the family commitment to producing quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, considered as some of the best ‘under the radar’ wines from the Côte de Beaune. From humble beginnings largely selling grapes to negociants, the Domaine and indeed the terroir of Savigny-les-Beaune are now making a splash. It all starts with respect for the organic certified vineyards, working the vines as the season demands - never too much, never too little. When the time comes, grape sorting occurs on the vines, before they are hand harvested and bought into the winery. From here, the winemaking process doesn’t deviate too much from tradition, starting with de-stemming and crushing of the grapes and cold-macerated for a few days, which are then trodden down on a daily basis. The wines then go through a natural fermentation with native yeasts, and are aged in the cellar for over 18 months. The process for the white wines includes immediate pressing, racking and then stored in barrels for fermentation. Unlike the red wines, the white wines are then filtered before bottling (which occurs a year later). The result of this care in the vineyard and observance of tradition in the winery results in wines truly reflecting their place - the Premier Crus of Savigny-les-Beaune. These include “Aux Clous”, “Les Hauts-Jarrons”, “Les Lavières” or “Les Talmettes” wines, along with a rare white Savigny-les-Beaune Village wine. Chenu’s wines are pretty and elegant, they are truly great value Burgundy! Shop wines Quick View 2022 Domaine Louis Chenu et Filles Bourgogne blanc 'Les Bruchots' Price $88.00 GST Included Quick View 2023 Domaine Louis Chenu & Filles Savigny-Les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes Price $116.00 GST Included Quick View 2022 Domaine Louis Chenu & Filles Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er 'Haut Jarrons' Price $136.00 GST Included Quick View 2021 Domaine Louis Chenu & Filles Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er 'Les Talmettes' Price $121.00 GST Included
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- Domaine Raphael Chopin | Beaujolais | Mosaique Wines
Young Raphael Chopin is rapidly becoming one of the most promissing Beaujolais producer from his vineyard in Lantigné. In conversion to organic Raphael benefits from older vineyards including vines in Regnié and Morgon. Domaine Raphael Chopin Beaujolais Organic, in-conversion Beaujolais represents 18,000 hectares of vines, with this Beaujolais producer only farming 5 of them. Raphael Chopin, as humble as he is, shares an artistic talent just like his namesake. It was perhaps meant to be that he became a winemaker, auspiciously born on November 21st - the celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau. Add to this, winemaking was already in his blood, having a winemaker grandfather. With the encouragement of his mother and grandmother, Raphael proudly and painstakingly revived his grandfather's vineyard, restoring it to something rather special. After studying in France, Raphael dreamed of California, but vintage was at the same time as in Beaujolais, so Australia came naturally as the place to go for a vintage stint. He then returned to Beaujolais, bringing grandfather's estate back to life with the beautiful 2009 vintage. Chopin's original vineyard in Lantignié is a beautiful mix of 28 year old young vines, planted in 1989, as well as some rare older 110 year old vines planted in 1905, with 100% Gamay as the only red grape allowed in Beaujolais. It is from this La Savoye vineyard that the Beaujolais-Villages is made from. This pocket size vineyard produces just 11,000 bottles, with Lantigné’s vintners working on a project with the AOC board to become the 11th Beaujolais, Cru and the first Beaujolais Cru to be 100% certified. Extending the family holdings, Chopin now also own small holdings in Morgon and Régnié, creating wines to express these diverse terroirs. Raphael farm the vineyard organically, working towards certification. This means no use of chemicals, instead he uses essential oils, copper and limited levels of sulphur. He is tilling the soil, hand harvesting and sorting, essentially managing his small vineyard like he would a precious garden. The result is simply delicious, with purity of fruit as the trademark. Red grape: Gamay domaine-raphael-chopin.fr Shop wines Quick View 2022 Domaine Raphael Chopin, AOC Beaujolais, 'Theia' Chardonnay Price $62.00 GST Included Quick View 2022 Domaine Raphael Chopin, Vin de France 'Funambule' Gamay blend Price $51.00 GST Included Quick View 2022 Domaine Raphael Chopin, AOC Beaujolais Villages 'La Savoye' Gamay Out of stock Quick View 2022 Domaine Raphael Chopin, AOC Regnié 'La Ronze' Gamay Price $62.00 GST Included