Demeine Estates Icon Offering – Spring 2023 (V3) by DE & LWE

VOLUME

SPRING OFFERING

APRIL 1,

2023 – M AY 31,

2023

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Burgess................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Heitz Cellar......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Ink Grade........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Matt Taylor Wines............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Stony Hill.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Racines............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

FRANCE

Domaine de Montille...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 La Chablisienne............................................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Legras & Haas.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69

I TA LY

Marchesi Mazzei.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 75 Belguardo......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79 Castello di Fonterutoli.................................................................................................................................................................................... 80 Cà Romé........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

P O R T F O L I O L I S T I N G ................................................................................................................................................................... 89

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“Demeine Estates is not a company of maintainers. We are builders. We’re meticulous about how we continue to grow our portfolio, and we’re definitely not slowing down.” PHILANA BOUVIER

President

Select Offerings From The United States BURGESS

HEITZ CELLAR

INK GRADE

M AT T TAY L O R W I N E S

STONY HILL

RACINES

MEGHAN ZOBECK

Winemaker, Burgess

B R I T TA N Y S H E R WO O D

Director of Winemaking, Heitz Cellar

M AT T TAY L O R

Winemaker, Ink Grade & Matt Taylor Wines

ELEANOR MCCREA

Founder, Stony Hill

ÉTIENNE DE MONTILLE

Winery Principal, Racines

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

Burgess, an esteemed Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

the historic Stag’s Leap and Grgich wineries, Warren

producer for 50 years, is the culmination of 150 years

Winiarski and Mike Grgich each learned their trades at

of farming tradition on the vertiginous slopes of

the Estate.

Howell Mountain. When Tom Burgess arrived in the Napa Valley, he began

From the Swiss-Italian ancestors who first planted the Sorenson Vineyard to the present day, the estate strives to produce wines of elegance and finesse that honor its deep roots in the Napa Valley.

a quest to find the perfect vineyard site to yield the cabernet sauvignon wine he loved. Burgess acquired the Souverain estate and hired Bill Sorenson as his chief winemaker, a role he held for 41 vintages; one of the longest tenures in the history of the Napa Valley. In 2020 the Burgess family passed the baton to Gaylon Lawrence, Jr., upholding a 150-year tradition of family

Tom Burgess established Burgess Cellars in 1972 at the

ownership. Gaylon entrusted the legacy of the Howell

base of Howell Mountain, where the first planting of

Mountain vineyard to winemaker, Meghan Zobeck

the rugged and steep Sorenson Vineyard was cultivated

to honor the heritage of the Napa Valley through

in 1870. Lee Stewart later planted cabernet sauvignon

regenerative farming practices that will preserve the

and petite sirah grapes on Howell Mountain’s steep

health of the vines and the “magic” of the wine from

hillsides, naming his winery Souverain. Subsequent

generation to generation.

Napa Valley greats also tended the land; before starting

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Named the “Biggest Turnaround of 2022” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous

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2015 Sorenson’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon NAPA VALLEY

First planted in 1872 by Swiss-Italian immigrants and named after one of the longest working winemakers in Napa Valley history—Bill Sorenson.

Bill completed 41 consecutive vintages at Burgess, the Sorenson vineyard is the beating heart of the Burgess estate. Connecting past to present, this vineyard is carved into the western-facing slopes overlooking Napa Valley and surrounded by pines and redwoods. A vintage with low yields, this 2015 Sorenson’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the oldest vines in the vineyard and possesses notes of dried black plums and caramelized blackberry. Complemented by earthy aromas of baked clay and cigar humidor, the palate culminates in a velvety tannic finish. Antonio Galloni of Vinous calls the wine “quite possibly the most exotic wine I have ever tasted from Burgess.”

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 27 Acres Elevation: 800–1,000 feet Vine Age: 32–40 years

Aging Regimen Aged 30 months in 30% new French Oak barrique, 70% neutral French Oak barrique.

Soil: Konocti Series Volcanics, densely compacted volcanic ash

Aging Regimen 14.5%

Cultivation: CCOF organic certification and Demeter Biodynamic Certification expected 2023

Pack Size 6/750ml

Varietal Composition & AVA 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Malbec, 2.5% Merlot | Napa Valley AVA

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

“Heitz Martha’s Vineyard is one of Napa’s iconic bottlings; the 1974 counts among the greatest wines in Napa history.” – JA M E S M O L E S WO R T H , W I N E S P E C TATO R

Family owned since its founding in 1961, Heitz Cellar’s legacy runs deep. It is widely considered a winery legend, having played a major role in shaping the history of Napa Valley winemaking. In the late 1950’s,

The wines are made with an unwavering dedication to quality from organically farmed, 100% Napa Valley fruit, and a responsibility to the sustainability of Napa Valley.

Heitz Cellar features prized estate vineyards planted in six of Napa Valley’s sub-appellations: Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Howell Mountain, Oak Knoll District, and Calistoga.

pioneering vintner Joe Heitz ushered in Napa’s modern era with his iconic, globally celebrated wines, including Napa Valley’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, the renowned Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard. Sixty years of the Heitz family’s dedication to viticulture, stewardship, and classic winemaking have maintained the winery’s notoriety as a benchmark amongst its peers in California and Europe.

This allows for an incredible breadth of diversity in terroir, and the ability to craft wines that are a pure representation of place. A proud leader in agricultural stewardship, 100% of the vineyards at Heitz Cellar are grown certified CCOF organic, and all vineyards will become Demeter certified biodynamic by the end of 2023.

In April 2018, Heitz Cellar entered an exciting new chapter as this rich legacy was passed into the hands of the Lawrence family, whose deep roots in agriculture and commitment to the same core values of fine winemaking made it a perfect match.

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2020 Quartz Creek Chardonnay OAK KNOLL

A Chardonnay of freshness and pedigree, the 2020 is only the third vintage of this distinctive wine made in the classic Heitz style.

Situated at the base of the Mayacamas mountains, in the northwestern-most portion of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, this site takes its name from an abundance of quartzite found throughout the bedrock and upper layers of the soil. This material provides tension and energy, seldom seen in Chardonnay from the Napa Valley.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 10.47 Acres (Chardonnay) Elevation: 90–100 feet Vine Age: 5–6 years Soil: Cortina stony loam, Haire loam, Clear Lake Clay loam Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, Demeter Biodynamic Certification expected 2023 Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Oak Knoll AVA

Aging Regimen Aged on the fine lees in large oak casks and barrels (20% new) for one year with battonage performed regularly and an additional six months of bottle aging before release. ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

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2017 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon RUTHERFORD

Since 1984, this outstanding vineyard has been part of the Heitz estate.

Nestled between Silverado Trail and Conn Creek on the fertile, eastern side of the Rutherford appellation, only the best blocks are selected for this terroir-driven cabernet sauvignon. Vinified in the classic Heitz style, Trailside features one of the valley’s most complex combinations of soil and clone diversity for a single site, revealing itself as a defining wine of the greatest 20th Century Napa Valley Estates.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 78 Acres Elevation: 150–200 feet Vine Age: 10–19 years Soil: Cortina gravelly loam, BoomerForward-Felta Complex, Perkins gravelly loam, Bale clay loam, Pleasanton Loam, Yolo Loam Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, Demeter Biodynamic Certification

Aging Regimen Aged for four years in a combination of old and new French oak barrels, ranging from 228 to 12,000 liters. Followed by two years of bottle aging before release. ABV 13.7% Pack Size 6/750ml

Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford AVA

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2017 Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon HOWELL MOUNTAIN

Introduced in 2013, Linda Falls Vineyard is the third and most recent of the Heitz single-vineyard cabernet sauvignons.

Perched atop Howell Mountain, Linda Falls Vineyard has a unique topography that allows it to deliver a distinct expression of mountain terroir in the classic Heitz style. Stretching above the fog at an average elevation of 1,500 feet, this area is known for welldrained, volcanic soils and a cooler climate which results in longer hang time. The vines are planted in narrow rows, deliberately positioned to capture the strongest rays of the summer sun. As the fruit matures, the dense spacing and abundant sunshine leads to a low yield of smaller berries with thick, deeply hued skins.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 7.4 Acres Elevation: 1,460–1,520 feet Vine Age: 19 years Soil: Forward silt loam, Aiken loam Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, Demeter Biodynamic Certification Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain AVA

Aging Regimen Aged for three years in a combination of old and new French oak barrels, ranging from 228 to 12,000 liters. Followed by two years of bottle aging before release. ABV 14% Pack Size 6/750ml

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2017 Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon OAKVILLE

Hidden in the shadows of the Mayacamas mountains on the alluvial fan of western Oakville, Martha’s Vineyard continues to embody the pedigree of being named the first single vineyard designated wine in Napa Valley.

In the mid-1960s, an agreement was made between Joe Heitz and Tom May to source cabernet sauvignon fruit from May’s small Oakville vineyard. Since 1966, Heitz Cellar has organically farmed and vinified the classic style of wine from this historic vineyard.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 32 Acres Elevation: 170–190 feet Vine Age: 26–28 years Clones: Field Selection from original planting Soil: Coombs gravelly loam, Bale clay loam, Perkins gravelly loam Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, biodynamic practices

Aging Regimen Aged for four years in a combination of old and new French oak barrels, ranging from 228 to 12,000 liters. Followed by one year of bottle aging before release. ABV 14.2% Pack Size 6/750ml

Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville AVA

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Martha’s Vineyard OAKVILLE

The Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon changed the course of Heitz Cellar and Napa Valley. It continues to be the platinum standard of California single vineyards, with its exclusive clone and long growing season that leads to softness and concentration of flavor.

“Heitz Martha’s Vineyard was the unquestioned best of the bunch, to this day considered among the greatest California Cabernets.” – M I T C H F R A N K , W I N E S P E C TATO R

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

While many who visit the Napa Valley come to know

The site exemplifies what makes Howell Mountain so

the tapestry of vineyards and villages cradled between

special, with nearly every aspect and angle that one

the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, few have an

vineyard can possess displayed in a plethora of unique

opportunity to explore the rugged hills and forested

and dynamic parcels. This unique setting, with its wild

peaks of Howell Mountain.

nature, makes it possible to create something truly rare.

It is there, on the precipitous slopes of Howell

Today, the Ink Grade Estate Vineyard lies in the

Mountain, that Ink Grade Estate has clung since 1873.

northeast corner of the Howell Mountain AVA in Napa

Ascending to an elevation of 2,200 feet, the climb to Ink

Valley. The vines are planted on narrow terraces of earth

Grade is a feat unto itself. Early pioneers of the Napa

cut into steep slopes.

Valley established ranches on the remote eastern side of Howell Mountain in the mid 1800’s. The vineyards here contain a unique energy — bound in layers of volcanic soil, latent and patiently waiting to be discovered, it is a terroir capable of producing concentrated, distinct wines. There is incredible potential in this lofty site blanketed by 30-year-old vines grasping onto volcanic tufa soils.

The intent is to capture the wild purity of the mountain and the structure of its rugged terrain in wines both elegant and robust. To do so takes patience, reverence, and care: allowing the fruit to flourish through biodynamic farming, extended maceration, long élevage, and low intervention winemaking practices.

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Listed as one of the “Standout Producers” of Howell Mountain in Wine Spectator’s “Napa’s Mountain Cabernets” – NOVEMBER 2022

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2020 Sauvignon Blanc NAPA VALLEY

Sourced from a steep east facing mountain slope, these Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted in 1996.

The well-drained volcanic soil forces the vines to dig deep into the bedrock for water. This exposure to the various layers of soils comprised of volcanic ash and rock renders a wine of incredible minerality and opulent complexity. Vigilant farming is practiced to retain aromatics while preserving the natural acidity. Use of concrete, stainless steel and large oak vessels marry textures and weight, and lees enhance the saline quality while longer pressing builds structure.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, Demeter Biodynamic Certification Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley AVA

ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Aging Regimen Aged in large format barrels and concrete for 9 months to maintain and express the purity and pedigree of this vineyard.

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2019 Cabernet Sauvignon NAPA VALLEY

The varying and distinctive landscape of the vineyard parcels included in this Cabernet Sauvignon allows for something very complex to come together.

With balance across the board, each unique parcel occupies a distinct terrain, covering much of the Napa Valley with variations in slope and elevation. Incorporating a portion of Howell Mountain Cabernet, the blending notes of this wine are phenomenal with base notes, high notes, and incredible breadth. The wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon sourced between elevations of 870–1,900 feet and Merlot sourced at 1,850–2,200 feet.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, Demeter Biodynamic Certification Varietal Composition & AVA 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot | Napa Valley AVA

ABV 14.0% Pack Size 6/750ml

Aging Regimen Aged 9 months (60% in new French oak, 40% in oak tanks), followed by 26 months (20% in oak tank, 80% in French oak barrels that are 60% new).

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Matt Taylor Wines is eponymous for a reason; these

The hand-crafted wines from the West Sonoma Coast

bottles contain an inimitable intersection of place

are produced from the Komorebi Vineyard, Japanese for

and viewpoint. A Sonoma County native from three

“light filtered between trees”, perched just four miles

generations, Taylor has pursued wine knowledge across

from the Pacific Ocean.

the world, studying and working in Cádiz, Burgundy, Hawkes Bay, Mendoza, Cafayate, the Russian River

Winemaker Matt Taylor’s understanding of his

Valley and Napa Valley.

vineyards with their long, cool growing season informs his whole-cluster-fermented Pinot Noir and no-sulfur-

It all led him to the same conclusion: wine should be as thorough an expression of place as possible.

added Chardonnay, and inspired him to embark on planting Loire varietals for the future. These handpainted bottles are defined by a poetic purity – they are a love letter to the land that only Taylor could write.

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2017 Komorebi Pinot Noir WEST SONOMA COAST

The flagship Pinot Noir from Matt Taylor Wines is produced from the Komorebi Vineyard located in Occidental on the West Sonoma Coast.

The proximity of the vineyard to the Pacific Ocean, and its cooler temperatures and early morning fog, is expressed in the wines by lower alcohol, a heightened acidity and freshness that makes its way into this 100% whole cluster Pinot Noir wine. Longer élevage in larger casks along with intentional bottle aging allow for minimal intervention and full expression of the site.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 6.25 Acres Elevation: 900 feet Vine Age: 12 years Soil: Goldridge, Fine Sandy Loam Cultivation: Dry farmed, organic, and biodynamic Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Pinot Noir | West Sonoma Coast, AVA

Aging Regimen Fermented with 100% native yeasts and 100% whole cluster in concrete and French Oak tanks. ABV 13.11% Pack Size 12/750ml

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2018 Komorebi Chardonnay WEST SONOMA COAST

Produced from the organically farmed Komorebi Vineyard with its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, this 100% whole cluster Chardonnay is crisp and vibrant.

Concrete egg fermentation and minimal intervention allow for a wine that is structured and complex, displaying a rich midpalate. A restrained wine hand crafted from selección massale Chardonnay. Limited production with under 200 cases produced annually.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Aging Regimen Fermented with 100% native yeasts in 18 hectoliter concrete egg, 4 months sur lie. ABV 13.38% Pack Size 12/750ml

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In 1943, Fred McCrea and his wife, Eleanor, stumbled

Fred’s passing in 1977. Since then, Chelini carried on

onto a 168-acre plot of land hidden away on the

McCrea’s legacy and philosophy of winemaking for over

slopes of Spring Mountain, which they purchased and

four decades, maintaining the “big little winery” and

later named Stony Hill Vineyard. With their love for

selling primarily through a hand-selected list of buyers.

French white wines combined with the ideal growing conditions of their property, the McCreas built the

In 2020 the Lawrence Family became the next family

first post-prohibition winery in 1951 and released

to own the historic estate. Under the watchful eye of

their inaugural vintage the following year. Stony Hill’s

managing partner, Carlton McCoy Jr., Stony Hill has

terroir and climate mirrored that of Burgundy, made of

taken careful steps to preserve its legacy in the Napa

volcanic mountain soil with a limestone sub-layer and a

Valley, keeping the integrity of the land and winemaking

northeast-facing hillside, making it perfect to craft their

style intact. The estate vineyards continue to be

preferred style of Chardonnay.

farmed organically and focus on sustainable vineyard cultivation, while careful attention is put forth to honor

Some would later refer to Stony Hill as “America’s greatest white wine estate.” Over the years, the McCreas planted more European white varietals including Pinot Blanc, Johannesburg Riesling and later Gewurztraminer and Semillon. It wasn’t until 2009 that Stony Hill began producing red wine made of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In 1972, Fred brought on Mike Chelini as his assistant

the past and embrace the future of Stony Hill.

“Stony Hill Chardonnay [is] one of a kind, lean and subtle, yet full of energy and character . . . Stony Hill has been making small amounts of cabernet sauvignon since 2009 in a restrained, classical style that I love.” E R I K A S I M OV, N E W YO R K T I M E S

winemaker and protégé, who would later take over after

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2017 Cabernet Sauvignon SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

The 2017 vintage of Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon showcases vines from the crown of the property on Spring Mountain.

Even in its youth, this wine holds a bright medium body with beautifully refined tannins. Aromas that range from fresh brambleberry and star anise to petrichor and red currants, the wine has a powerful structure paired with a silkiness that bounces across your mouth with notes of high-tone blackberry, pink peppercorn and graphite. A true gem from the Spring Mountain District AVA.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 6.38 Acres Elevation: 1,400–1,500 feet Vine Age: 13 years Soil: Rich volcanic ash and basalt Cultivation: Organically farmed, biodynamic farming practices Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District, AVA

Aging Regimen Aged 18 months 25% New French Oak puncheons, 75% Neutral French and Hungarian Oak. ABV 14.1% Pack Size 6/750ml

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2018 Chardonnay SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

The classic Stony Hill Chardonnay from the storied Spring Mountain District estate is produced from vines nestled in the eastern slopes of the Napa Valley.

After scents of crushed rock and gentle spices, a world of flavors opens up to mineral charged orchard fruit. It has energy on the palate with a backbone of acidity that is fleshed out by generous sweet spice, peach, and apricot. From the fine touch of the estate’s slopes, linear attributes are balanced by the ripeness of fruit.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Size: 8.6 Acres Elevation: 1,000–1,100 feet Vine Age: 34 years Soil: Hillside volcanic ash Cultivation: Organically farmed, biodynamic farming practices

Aging Regimen Aged in 50% new French Oak and 50% neutral French Oak. ABV 13.8% Pack Size 6/750ml

Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District, AVA

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Racines is a collaboration by two classic houses from France, led by vignerons Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Burgundy and Rodolphe Péters of Champagne. The team came together to join their individual experiences in hand-crafting wines of purity and transparency to create a range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills

The project is the first venture for Étienne and Rodolphe beyond France and represents the coming together of all that is wonderful about Burgundy, Champagne and California.

in California. These wines cement the Sta. Rita Hills as a place to produce terroir-driven, elegant and balanced wines, guided by the hands of some of the foremost vignerons of France.

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2019 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS

“…The Sta. Rita Hills cuvée is one of the hidden gems in the range.” ANTONIO GALLONI

The Racines Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay is sourced from a blend of compelling and historical sites in the region, with the majority coming from La Mesa Vineyard and Wenzlau Vineyard. La Mesa Vineyard, which sits on the very western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills, is leased to the winery by Domaine de La Côte. Wenzlau Vineyard, which is part of their estate holdings, sits surrounded by Rita’s Crown, Mt. Carmel, and Sea Smoke Vineyards, on a steep, dramatic hillside just above the Santa Ynez River and across from the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. This is a wine that best represents the potential of the entire region.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Soil: Sorento loam Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Élevage 11 months – 10% new French oak – 5 months in stainless steel

Aging Regimen The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons and 228L barriques, resulting in about 10% new wood on the wine. After a little under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional five months of cellaring. Fermented using all native yeasts. ABV 12.7% Pack Size 6/750 ml

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2019 Wenzlau Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS

“The 2019 Chardonnay Wenzlau Family Vineyard is a compelling wine from this site. The pedigree is evident from the first taste… The Wenzlau is a rare Chardonnay of substance and power that very much captures the essence of site.” ANTONIO GALLONI

This newest single vineyard chardonnay is sourced solely from the Wenzlau Vineyard, an estate holding. The vineyard is farmed using organic practices and sits surrounded by Rita’s Crown, Mt. Carmel, and Sea Smoke Vineyards, on a steep, dramatic hillside just above the Santa Ynez River and across from the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard.

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Vineyard Details Soil: Sorento loam Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Élevage 11 months – 20% new French oak – 5 months in stainless steel

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2019 Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS

“A gorgeous wine, the 2019 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard dazzles with its purity and translucence. Crushed rocks, lemon confit, white flowers and mint give the 2019 its brilliant, sculpted personality. Soaring aromatics and bright saline accents build into the regal finish.” ANTONIO GALLONI

Racines is lucky to work with two parcels of Chardonnay from the Bentrock vineyard, which lies to the western end of Santa Rosa Road and is quickly gaining renown for its quality. Both facing north, the first parcel sits atop the vineyard looking out over the Sta. Rita Hills on very rocky soils, in an extremely exposed and windy perch. The second, a little lower and with more soil, sits just to the east and is protected by the hilltop the other piece sits on.

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Vineyard Details Soil: Santa Lucia shaly clay loam, Tierra sandy loam Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Élevage 11 months – 25% new French oak – 7 months in stainless steel

Aging Regimen The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 25% new oak on the wine. After just under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional six months of cellaring. Fermented using all native yeasts. ABV 13.2% Pack Size 6/750 ml

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2019 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS

“A rich, effusive wine, the 2019 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict offers a stunning expression of this site. All the classic S&B signatures come through, kicked up with an extra touch of textural richness. Creamy and silky in the glass, the 2019 is outrageously beautiful. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and tangerine oil are some of the many notes that build in a soft, silky Chardonnay that dazzles from start to finish. Impressive.” ANTONIO GALLONI

From the famous Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, this wine comes exclusively from the historic parcel of original plantings dating back to 1971. These chardonnay vines, which are situated on a gently north facing slope with thin soils consisting of lots of shale and chert, are the oldest vines in the Sta. Rita Hills.

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Vineyard Details Soil: Elder chert & shale over clay Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Élevage 11 months – 30% new French oak – 7 months in stainless steel

Aging Regimen The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 30% new wood on the wine. After a little under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional seven months of cellaring. Fermented using all native yeasts. ABV 13.2% Pack Size 6/750 ml

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2019 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir STA. RITA HILLS

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is an attractive, ethereal wine. Sweet dried cherry, mint, tobacco and sage are some of the aromas and flavors that open in the glass… This is an especially savory style of Pinot with plenty of aromatic presence, and the fruit pushed into the background.” ANTONIO GALLONI

The Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir comes from vineyards that lie on the Santa Rosa Road corridor of the Santa Rita Hills and is farmed using organic practices. These sites consist of varying soil types from sandy loam, clay loam, chert, and shale. This is a wine that best represents the potential of the whole region.

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Vineyard Details Vineyards: La Mesa Vineyard, La Encantada Vineyard, La Rinconada Vineyard & Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Soil: Gazos clay loam over shale Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Élevage 17 months – 15% new French oak

Aging Regimen On average, 50% whole cluster is retained during fermentation using native yeast. Fermentation is managed with a combination of foulage and pigeage for about three weeks before being put to 228L barriques for elevage. Fermented using all native yeasts. ABV 12.8% Pack Size 6/750 ml

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2019 Sainte Rose Pinot Noir STA. RITA HILLS

“…The 2019 is a blend of the best barrels from Domaine de la Côte and La Encantada vineyards. Ripe red cherry, blood orange, spice, menthol and a good deal of savoriness from the 50% whole clusters are front and center. Pliant and creamy, the 2019 is so expressive today. A few years in bottle should help the tannins soften.” ANTONIO GALLONI

This wine is sourced from four well established, reputable vineyards: La Encantada, Domaine de la Cote, Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada. The vineyard sites for this cuvée’s first bottling are all located off Santa Rosa Road, or in its French translation, Sainte Rose.

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Vineyard Details Soil: Sorento loam, Gaza clay with white chert Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Élevage 18 months – 25% new French oak

Aging Regimen The favorable growing conditions of the vintage awarded the wine the ability to blend some of each vineyard’s best barrels. In the cellar, 50% whole cluster was retained and fermented with a combination of foulage and pigeage before being put to 228L barriques. Fermented using all native yeasts. ABV 12.9% Pack Size 6/750 ml

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2019 La Rinconada Pinot Noir STA. RITA HILLS

“The 2019 Pinot Noir La Rinconada Vineyard is a heady, dazzling wine. The 100% whole clusters lend striking aromatic top notes that soar out of the glass. Sweet red cherry, sage, rose petal, blood orange and lavender give this beguiling, layered Pinot tons of complexity. Savory, wild and constantly changing in the glass, the Rinconada has so much to offer. This brilliant, captivating Pinot from Racines has so much to offer.” ANTONIO GALLONI

This wine is made from the upper plantings at the La Rinconada Vineyard, neighboring the famous Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, consisting of deep, dark, rocky soils. This is a selection of Mt. Eden cuttings that Richard Sanford brought down from Northern California years ago.

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Vineyard Details Soil: Santa Lucia shaly clay loam Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Élevage 19 months – 30% new French oak

Aging Regimen In the cellar, two thirds whole cluster is retained and fermented with a combination of foulage and pigeage before being put to 228L barriques, with thirty percent new barrels, for 19 months before bottling. Fermented using all native yeasts. ABV 13.2% Pack Size 6/750 ml

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2019 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir STA. RITA HILLS

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is a powerful, brooding wine. The high percentage of stems (75%) undoubtedly adds savory intensity, but it also masks some site character. The 2019 is a gorgeous wine, but it is also austere and not an especially typical expression of this site. I hope to have a chance to taste it in a decade.” ANTONIO GALLONI

A combination of three parcels throughout the famous Sanford & Benedict vineyard. Two of the plantings are 10-12 years old, but certainly responsible for the dark, deep core of this wine. The third piece, a small fermentation of the original, own-rooted plantings from 1971, brings elegance and floral lift.

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Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Aging Regimen In the cellar, over two thirds whole cluster is retained and fermented with a combination of foulage and pigeage before being put to 228L barriques, with thirty percent new barrels, for 19 months before bottling. Fermented using all native yeasts and 75% whole cluster.

Élevage 19 months – 30% new French oak

ABV 13.0%

Soil: Botella clay loam full of chert & shale Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods

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Grand Reserve Sparkling STA. RITA HILLS

"After more than fifteen years of consulting throughout the world and numerous partnership requests outside of France, the wines of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that I discovered from Santa Barbara, finally got me to select these magnificent terroirs in the Sta. Rita Hills to produce, for the first time, limited quantities of my own Sparkling within the Racines project." RODOLPHE PÉTERS

The Grand Reserve cuvée is a sparkling Blanc de Blanc traditional method consisting of 100% Chardonnay. The 2018 vintage base also includes 15% Reserve wines from the 2017 harvest, and blends various terroirs from the Sta Rita Hills. This wine is sourced from Wenzlau Family Vineyard, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard and Bentrock Vineyard. The varying soil types of these three distinct sites leads to an elegant, expressive wine with great minerality and length.

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Vineyard Details Soil: Sorento loam, Grazas clay loam, Tierra sandy loam Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Bottle Details Dosage: 4.5 g/L (Extra Brut) Bottled: May 2019

Aging Regimen The grapes were manually harvested into small bins and pressed as whole bunches with soft and slow pressing. The wines were aged in bottle for 30 months on lees, with no fining or filtration. ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750 ml

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“These wines are the finest examples of the core tenets of Demeine Estates’ fine wine portfolio: great history, and great farming.” ANDREW DEITZ

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Select Offerings From France DOMAINE

MONTILLE

CHABLISIENNE

LEGRAS

HAAS

ÉTIENNE DE MONTILLE

Proprietor, Domaine de Montille

(Left to right) C H R I S T O P H E R A C E , President, D A M I E N L E C L E R C , General Director, V I N C E N T B A R T E M E N T , Winemaker LA CHABLISIENNE

JÉRÔME LEGRAS

Managing Director, Legras & Haas

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

The reputation of Domaine de Montille is patiently

in 2004, Vosne-Romanée, Les Malconsorts and Clos

earned; the family’s roots in Volnay stretch back to the

de Vougeot in 2005, and 12 hectares across Puligny-

17th century, and their winemaking in Burgundy began

Montrachet in 2012.

in 1750 with plots of Pinot Noir in some of the finest terroirs in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. In the ensuing centuries, many vineyards were sold, until 1947 when Hubert de Montille took over the family home and remaining premiere cru plots in Volnay. He brought new vision and steered the winery towards bottling in-house with an emphasis on terroir and traditional vinification. In 1983, his son Étienne joined the team, and began co-managing with his father in 1995, when

The winery style remains distinctive, with an emphasis on whole cluster fermentations when possible, long macerations, punchdowns at the peak of fermentation, and mostly neutral barrel aging with measured influence from new oak.

together they began organic conversion. A decade later, they also began practicing biodynamics, and in

Each vintage is treated uniquely to focus on finesse,

2006 Étienne’s sister Alix joined as winemaker for the

keeping alcohol levels low for longer aging times. While

domaine’s white wines. In 2012, the domaine became

the wines of Hubert de Montille would often present

organic certified.

austerely when young and open over time, Étienne has adjusted vineyard management and winemaking

Over the 70 years since Hubert took the helm, Domaine

practices to create more accessibility while maintaining

de Montille’s vineyard holdings and range of wines have

aging ability.

grown exponentially, while maintaining the core style and values of the winery. They now own 37 hectares of majority premier cru and grand cru vineyards throughout the Côte d’Or in 20 appellations, acquiring plots in Puligny Cailleret in 1993, Corton Charlemagne

Now internationally renowned, the winery is known as equal parts pioneer and benchmark.

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Côte de Nuits REDS

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2020 Monthélie Pinot Noir Vin Nature TECHNICAL DETAILS

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2020 V I N TAG E R E P O R T

From bud break to harvest, the 2020 vintage in Burgundy can be characterized by its significant advancement compared to other vintages. Winter was relatively mild with one icy episode in February. In mid-March, France entered its first lockdown and the sun settled in. The warm peaks of the summer and the decrease in rainfall put a slight stress on the vines, however, in a heterogeneous way. The conditions reflect the reality of climate change, but also emphasize the diversity of Burgundy’s terroirs. Brian Sieve, Technical Director and Winemaker at Domaine de Montille, refers to the 2020 vintage as “very generous.” The harvest started on August 20th in Volnay and Pommard.

For the red wines, Sieve describes them as “[delivering] a crunchy freshness with a complexity and density from the dark red fruits which are accompanied by spicy and floral notes.” Ripe and concentrated with particularly silky tannins, these generous and harmonious wines are accessible young and are also very clearly tailored for cellaring. The white wines “have a generous mid palate and texture but have captured a lovely freshness, walking that fine line of both sumptuous and gracious. Acidity is queen in 2020.” Pure and precise, these approachable wines are a very promising vintage for cellaring.

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

La Chablisienne is celebrating 100 years of winegrowing

The winery’s commitment to the environment

across a mosaic of exclusive vineyards in Chablis. This

is demonstrated through a variety of programs

family-owned cooperative was established in 1923

implemented at all levels of the company which produce

by a group of growers under the leadership of Abbé

high quality wine while respecting and protecting

Balitrand, and is rooted in a pioneering spirit, creating

people and vineyards by optimizing consumption and

pure wines of exquisite quality.

reducing carbon footprint.

Today, La Chablisienne spans 270 winegrowing families and 1,200 hectares of superior vineyard holdings and is known for producing some of the top wines in Chablis.

The winery is known for its distinct style and long “élevage” approach with a focus on quality and expression. Vinification for all wines is performed to maintain the nuances of each particular terroir, which is accomplished through cold settling before fermentation and conducting primary and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel tanks. Winemaker Vincent Bartement has been named best winemaker of the year for

Chablis produces some of the most distinctive and

white wines in 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2022 from the

sought-after Chardonnay in the world. The region’s

International Wine Challenge. These elegant cuvées are

unique Jurassic era Kimmerigian soils bestow

known for their purity, energy and minerality.

mouthwatering minerality. La Chablisienne farms a diverse array of vineyards across the four appellations— Grand Cru, 1er Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis— so the wines truly represent the essence of each unique location.

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Vintage Report 2020

In 2020, a warm winter led to earlier budding in March.

an earlier start to harvest, but also limited yields, which

Frost pulled growers from their slumber in late March

were ultimately down 20% versus normal. Excess heat

through early April, and again in mid-May. Fortunately,

also slowed maturation, which helped retain acid and

the damage was limited. Summer heat waves brought

concentrate flavors.

The 2020 vintage delivered classic Chablis style — good minerality, charm and freshness — and is considered among the top vintages of the decade.

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“There is plenty of serious wine to be found at this address, including several cuvées that would embarrass many small domaines in a blind tasting.” W I L L I A M K E L LY, W I N E A DVO C AT E

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2020 Côte de Léchet 1er Cru CHABLIS

Côte de Léchet is one of the older vineyard sites, originally owned by the Potigny monks who first planted Chardonnay in Chablis in the 12th century.

This left bank Cru sits above the village of Milly with steep southeast facing slopes that reach 38% grade in some places. As a result of morning sun exposure, the grapes from this terroir ripen slowly and maintain their acidity, which delivers wines with intensity, a fine minerality and bright stone fruit character.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC Vineyards: Left bank of Serein; southeast exposure Elevation: 150–223 meters Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality

Maturation 16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% oak barrels (no more than 50% new oak) ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Vine Age: 25 years average

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2020 Fourchaume 1er Cru CHABLIS

Fourchaume is one of the best-known Premier Cru vineyards with soils like those in the Grand Cru vineyards, which share the right bank of the Serein River.

Its southwest exposures provide excellent ripening conditions that lead to concentrated grapes with good acidity. This terroir is known for producing voluptuous, powerful wines with complex interactions of fruit, flint and a touch of iodine.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC Vineyards: Right bank of Serein; southwest and west exposure Elevation: 135–198 meters Soil: Deep soil – Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls, including some red marls, and limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality

Maturation 16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% 400 liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak) ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Vine Age: 32 years average

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2020 Montmains 1er Cru CHABLIS

“Montmains is a gentle stroke, but with a sense of firmness, sometimes more vertical in its expression due to its special minerality.” OLIVIER MASMONDET

Montmains is a long, narrow, left bank Premier Cru with windy, southeast exposure, 20% grade slopes and an aspect similar to that of Vaillons, which is the parallel valley to the north. The morning sun, wind and clay-based soil provide an elegant, structured wine with notable freshness.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC Vineyards: Left bank of Serein River; southeast exposure Elevation: 164–221 meters Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality; dense clay is found on top of the marls

Maturation 14 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in a mix of 228 and 400 liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak) ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Vine Age: Between 25 to 50 years

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2020 Vaulorent 1er Cru CHABLIS

Vaulorent is the only Premier Cru located on the Colline des Grand Crus (hill of the Grand Crus) with Grand Cru Les Preuses as its immediate neighbor.

While its soil matches that of the Grand Crus, Vaulorent has a slightly different aspect with exposure ranging from northwest to south. Ideal sun and the Grand Cru Kimmeridgian soil deliver a powerful, complex and elegant wine with classic minerality and a silky structure.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC Vineyards: Right bank of Serein next to Grand Cru Les Preuses; southwest exposure Elevation: 159–216 meters Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality

Maturation 16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228 liter oak barrels (up to 40% new oak) ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Vine Age: 30 years average

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2019 Château Grenouilles Grand Cru CHABLIS

Sitting in the middle of the Colline des Grand Crus (hill of the Grand Crus) on the right bank of the Serein River, Grenouilles is the smallest of the Grand Crus and La Chablisienne owns over 75% of this climat.

The name, which dates from the early 14th century, is a reference to the frogs that visit the vineyard from the Serein in the spring. The topography of this climat is similar to Bougros with a steeper lower slope that flattens a bit towards the top of the cru. Geology together with its excellent south and southwest exposure deliver optimum ripeness and phenolic maturity, which yields generous wines with finesse, precision and strength—a complex tension gilded with minerality.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Chablis Grand Cru AOC Vineyards: Right bank of Serein at the center of the hill of Grand Crus; southwest exposure; 7.5 hectares of 9 hectares are owned by La Chablisienne Elevation: 134–182 meters Certification: 100% Terra Vitis Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality

Maturation 16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228 liter oak barrels (up to 40% new oak) ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Vine Age: 40 years average; oldest vines planted in 1945

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2020 Les Clos Grand Cru CHABLIS

Grand Cru Les Clos, considered a benchmark of Chablis Grand Cru, is believed to be the first vineyard planted on this hillside in 1267.

The name is a reference to the stone walls that once surrounded the best vines. Les Clos is also the largest of the climats on the hill of the Grand Crus and the site stretches from the top to the bottom of the hillside with desirable southwest exposure and very homogeneous soil. The ideal sun exposure, soil and steep slope provide superb ripening conditions and the resulting wines are known for their power, texture, ageability and intense minerality while maintaining the characteristic racy acidity of Chablis.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Chablis Grand Cru AOC Vineyards: Right bank of Serein between Grand Crus Valmur and Blanchots; southwest exposure Elevation: 133–170 meters Soil: Deep white clay atop Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality

Maturation 16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228 liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak) ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Vine Age: 30 years average

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

François Legras was born into a family with four

Chardonnay styles. The family owns additional vineyard

centuries of grape growing experience in Chouilly and

properties in Vitry (southeast of Côte des Blancs) and

by age 16 was learning the skills of vine-grower and

Les Riceys in the Côte des Bar. In total the family farms

cellar-master from his father. Together with Brigitte

almost 37 hectares in these outstanding terroirs. All

Legras, née Haas, Champagne Legras & Haas was

the Legras & Haas Blanc de Blancs wines from the

established in 1991, and today is run by their three sons,

non-vintage Brut to the vintage single-vineyard Les

Olivier, Rémi and Jérôme.

Sillons are 100% estate-grown. For their compelling and lauded blends tier, including Intuition Brut, Brut

Chouilly is the northern-most Grand Cru village in the Côte des Blancs, whose coveted vineyards produce the finest Champagnes.

Rosé and Exigence, the family uses both estate and fruit purchased from long-time partners in Aÿ and Leuvrigny. The Legras family act as stewards of their vines, respecting and maintaining the ecosystem so together they may deliver dynamic wines that are aromatic, graceful and approachable in their youth and retain

The Legras-Haas family cultivates 18 hectares of vines,

poise and freshness while developing complexity and

comprised of 35 parcels, throughout the village of

depth with age.

Chouilly, which offers an extraordinary diversity of

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Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut NV CHAMPAGNE

“Extra Brut is a champagne for purists. This dense and rigorous blend offers a precise yet approachable vision of champagne combined with a saline texture from its Chouilly subsoils.” JÉRÔME LEGRAS

The grapes for the Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut are grown in the family’s oldest hilltop parcels where the deep-rooted vines draw their complexity from the terroir’s unique mother rock. Chouilly benefits from a primarily eastern and northern exposure with gently sloping hillsides and lowlands which impart richness and strength to the wines. Chouilly subsoil is mostly composed of hard “Belemnites” chalk, which allows the vines to grow roots deep while also providing good drainage. This textured, precise and persistent wine is 100% Grand Cru with excellent aging potential.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Champagne

Bottle Details Dosage: 2.35 g/L

Vineyards: Grand Cru Chouilly (100% Estate)

Total Acid: 6.10 g/L

Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay

Disgorgement: June 2022

Vintage Non-vintage, but primary vintage is 2015

Bottled: 2016

ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Maturation 74 months on lees

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Exigence No 10 Grand Cru Brut NV CHAMPAGNE

“The Cuvée Exigence is a lively and energetic blend, the symbol of audacity and meticulousness.” JÉRÔME LEGRAS

Exigence is the pinnacle of the blends tier – a mix of estate and negociant fruit – and is constructed from a perpetual reserve that dates back to 1995. Given the blend of vintages, this wine is defined by its unique geographical origins, which amplifies the aromatic complexity. Half the grapes for this wine are from the family’s estate vineyards in Chouilly in the Côte de Blancs, while the other half are purchased from a long-term partner in Aÿ. The finished wine is made from 100% first press musts and 100% Grand Cru grapes; classic and timeless, incredibly rich and smooth, it is an invitation to collect Champagne.

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Vineyard Details Appellation: Champagne

Bottle Details Dosage: 6.15 g/L

Vineyards: Grand Cru Chouilly and Grand Cru Aÿ

Total Acid: 6.50 g/L

Varietal Composition 50% Chardonnay (Chouilly), 50% Pinot Noir (Aÿ) Vintage Perpetual reserve from 1995 to 2016

Bottled: 2017 Disgorgement: April 2022 ABV 12.5% Pack Size 6/750ml

Maturation 60 months on lees

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“Demeine Estates is thrilled to bring the top wines from our iconic Italian producers to the market in this limited Icon Offering. The wineries we have partnered with are a force of nature in Italy’s most in-demand regions.” SCOTT DIAZ

Senior Vice President of Global Brand Strategy and Marketing

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Select Offerings From Italy MARCHESI MAZZEI

BELGUARDO

CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI

CÀ ROMÉ

GIOVANNI MA ZZEI

M A Z Z E I FA M I LY

Export Director, Mazzei

Lapo, Agnese, Francesco, Filippo, Giovanni

GIUSEPPE MARENGO, ROMANO MARENGO, AND PAOL A MARENGO

Cà Romé Winery

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PORTFOLIO INTRODUCTION

Established in 1435, the Mazzei family is one of Tuscany’s oldest wine dynasties, having cultivated vineyards and crafted fine wine for over 600 years in Fonterutoli in the heart of Chianti Classico. Leading the portfolio today are the Marchesi Mazzei, brothers Francesco and Filippo, as well as Filippo’s son Giovanni, the 25th generation. While the family has always honored their legacy, producing acclaimed wines from their estate vineyards in Chianti Classico, the current generation has also expanded their holdings

across Italy. The Belguardo wine estate in Maremma provides exciting expressions of both indigenous and international varietals, while Zisola in Sicily spotlights the rich heritage of the land and the potential of Nero d’Avola. Villa Marcello in Veneto, helmed by Giovanni Mazzei, is an ode to tradition and innovation in Prosecco. All of the estates are farmed with a commitment to reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainability. This balance of preservation and evolution is rooted in the Castello di Fonterutoli, the historic family seat.

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2017 Siepi TOSCANA IGT

This iconic wine has been called, “one of 50 wines that changed Italian winemaking” by Italian wine authority, Gambero Rosso.

The grapes for this single vineyard offering come from one of the oldest vineyards in Italy, with records dating to 1435. The vineyard sits on a well-lit plateau surrounded by oak forests, a unique microclimate for both Sangiovese and Merlot. The Merlot plantings were added in the early 1980’s as the ideal complement to the indigenous Sangiovese grapes. The reputation of Siepi vineyard has led throngs of winegrowers to request cuttings over the years. Siepi delivers wines of superior structure and sophisticated elegance.

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Appellation

Varietal Composition

Toscana IGT

50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot

Vineyard Details Vineyard: Siepi is a single vineyard with south-southwest exposure and larger diurnal temperature changes

Maturation 18 months, barriques (Merlot/70% new), tonneaux (Sangiovese/70% new) followed by 4 months in concrete tanks

Size: 14 hectares Elevation: 850 feet Vine Age: 19–32 years Soil: Alberese – calcareous and marl schist mixed with sandstone and very

ABV 14.5% Pack Size 6/750ml in wood case

advanced clays Clones: Massal Selection from original plantings

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2016 Concerto di Fonterutoli TOSCANA IGT

Concerto di Fonterutoli, which first saw the light of day in 1981, is one of the first ten wines that built the legend of the Super Tuscans in a decade which marked a historic turnabout in Tuscan winemaking… and added new luster to the image of Italian wine in general.

The Mazzei family respects and cherishes their heritage, but they do not hesitate to explore new ways to demonstrate the quality their terroir can deliver, including planting and vinifying wines using non-traditional grapes like the Cabernet Sauvignon that is featured in this faultless symphony of flavor and texture.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Appellation Toscana IGT Vineyard Details Vineyard: Scassi Vineyard at 1150 feet (350m) with rocky-chalk soil is planted to Sangiovese – a massal selection from an experimental vineyard dating to the 1930s. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a small vineyard called Brotine situated at 1115 feet (340m), surrounded by an oak forest with soil of calcareous rock particularly suitable for this grape.

Varietal Composition 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Maturation 18 months in small French oak barrels (225 L / 70% new) followed by 4 months in concrete tanks ABV 14.0% Pack Size 6/750ml in wood case

Elevation: 1,115–1,150 feet Vine Age: 18–33 years

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2013 Philip TOSCANA IGT

This wine is dedicated to Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), an illustrious ancestor of the family, political thinker, American Patriot and pioneer, together with Thomas Jefferson, of viticulture in Virginia.

Philip is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon selected from Mazzei’s estates of Fonterutoli and Belguardo. Rich and yet supple and silky, this wine combines the fragrance and elegance of the traditional area of Chianti Classico, with the opulence and power from the more recently discovered Maremma region.

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Appellation Toscana IGT

Maturation 24 months, French and American oak barrels (500 L, 30% new)

Vineyard Details Vineyard: Estate plots from Fonterutoli and Belguardo (Chianti Classico & Maremma); south-southwest exposure

ABV 14.0%

Elevation: 165–1,020 feet

Pack Size 1/3.0L

Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

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2015 Tenuta Belguardo MAREMMA TOSCANA ROSSO DOC

This Bordeaux-style cru with its strong Maremman character is only produced in the finest years, and is a reference point for Maremma Toscana DOC.

The Mazzei family purchased the land that became Belguardo in the mid-90’s after an extensive search for a property that provided the best expression for international and indigenous grape varieties. The family embarked on an intense vineyard replanting program immediately after the purchase and the estate’s wines quickly gained global recognition for their quality and established the outstanding potential of the Maremma region. The estate’s flagship wine is Tenuta Belguardo – Maremma Toscana DOC, produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the highest vineyards. Powerful but refined, this wine has garnered important accolades over the years and is hailed by experts in Italy and abroad.

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Appellation Maremma Toscana Rosso DOC Vineyard Details Vineyard: Estate plots on the hills between Grosseto and Montiano and next to the Tyrrhenian Sea Elevation: 230–426 feet Vine Age: 18 years Soil: Primarily fine gravel of sandstone and the limestone-clay mix known as Alberese

Varietal Composition 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc Maturation 18 months in small French oak barrels (225 L / 70% new) followed by 4 months in concrete tanks ABV 14.0% Pack Size 6/750ml

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2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 3-Bottle Pack CASTELLO FONTERUTOLI, BADIÒLA, VICOREGIO 36

The Gran Selezione designation is for Chianti Classico’s finest wines, which must be made from 100% estate grapes with minimum 30 months aging (at least 3 in bottle).

The Mazzei family vineyards cover three adjoining

Vicoregio 36 is a pure-bred Gran Selezione sourced

Chianti Classico municipalities: Castellina in Chianti,

from an experimental vineyard in Castelnuovo

Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti. Each of

Berardenga planted with 36 different biotypes of

their three Gran Selezione wines are sourced from one

Sangiovese, including 18 massal selections coming

of these zones and exemplifies the best of its region.

from the oldest vineyards.

Castello Fonterutoli is the essence of the family’s

Badiòla delivers elegance and freshness as its vineyards

historic Castello di Fonterutoli estate. This wine is

are among the highest in altitude in Chianti Classico

a Cru of Sangiovese coming from the best parcels

and enjoy the cool air currents that are particular to the

surrounding the Fonterutoli hamlet, in the Castellina

Radda in Chianti zone. These vineyards have the lowest

in Chianti municipality.

temperatures among the Mazzei holdings, even in the height of summer.

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VICOREGIO 36

BADIÒLA

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Appellation

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Vineyard Details Vineyard: 11 of the best plots around Fonterutoli with medium to high hilly positions

Vineyard Details Vineyard: A plateau with good sun exposure and wide diurnal shifts

Vineyard Details Vineyard: High altitude vineyards with lower temperatures and extended hangtime

Elevation: 1,380–1,670 feet (420-510 m)

Elevation: 1,080–1,150 feet (330-350 m)

Elevation: 1,540–1,870 feet (470-570 m)

Exposure: South-southwest

Vine Age: 25–30 years

Vine Age: 15 years

Vine Age: 16 years

Soil: Rocky Albarese soil, rich in limestone

Soil: Clay-rich Alberese with abundant fossils

Soil: ”Galestro” (Limestone) and “Arenaria” (Sandstone)

Varietal Composition 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 massal selections

Varietal Composition 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes

Varietal Composition 100% Sangiovese: 3 clones + 3 massal selections

Maturation 18 months in French oak barrels (500L 50% new) followed by 4 months in concrete tanks

Maturation 16 months in French oak barrels (500L 30% new) followed by 5 months in concrete tanks

ABV 13.8%

ABV 13.6%

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

Cà Romé is a true family winery, nestled in the heart

Cà Romé’s estate vineyards consist of three sites in

of Barbaresco. It was founded by Romano Marengo

Barbaresco and two vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba,

in 1980 after a 30-year career in the wine industry,

which were inherited from Giuseppe’s grandmother,

during which he dreamed of making his own terroir-

Maria di Brün. The Barbaresco vineyards are rich in

driven wines. Today it is run by Romano’s children,

marl soils that date back to the Tortonian-Messinian

Winemaker Giuseppe Marengo and Director of

period, with a variety of mineral components that

Operations, Paola Marengo.

translate into the wines. The Serralunga d'Alba properties are also heavy in blue marl and are some

The Cà Romé philosophy is reflected in the name: Cà is short for casa, which means “home” and refers to Romano’s home and a winery that is run by a family, not a corporation. As winemaker, Giuseppe upholds his father’s use of traditional methods with long fermentations to bring out the fruit’s natural properties. The wines are matured in a mixture of Slavonian oak casks and barriques of varying sizes to emphasize balance in oak, fruit, and intensity. The rich body and

of the oldest soils in Barolo. These two historic sites produce world-class, terroir-driven Barbaresco and Barolo wines that have quickly gained critical acclaim and a global reputation for excellence.

“Of special note are the wines of Ca’ Rome’, including the Barolo Rapet known for deep fruit flavors and savory notes and the Barbaresco Chiaramanti, a graceful impression with notes of black fruit and eucalyptus,” D I C K R O S A N O, I TA LY M AG A Z I N E

firm tannins benefit from long bottle aging and will continue to develop for decades to come.

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2018 Barbaresco CHIARAMANTI DOCG

Pure Nebbiolo from the Chiaramanti vineyard in Barbaresco (under MGA Rio Sordo), planted in 1978.

Its terrain originated in the Tortonian-Messinian era; rich in calcareous clay and magnesium, manganese and zinc, it is made of very fine particles that tend to form layers (silty marl). Therefore, it is highly erosive.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Orientation: South facing, Guyottrained vines

Aging Regimen

Vineyards: 280 meters (920 ft) above sea level

second-use 25 hectoliter oak barrels for

Vine Age: 45 years

Afterwards, it is transferred to stainless

Soil: Tortonian-Messinian soil, rich in very compact blue marl with elements like manganese, boron and zinc

steel vats to rest 3 months, followed

Varietal Composition

ABV 15.0%

100% Nebbiolo

Aged in medium-toasted French barrique for 12-15 months, then in several more, totaling 2 years in wood.

by 10 more months in bottle before release.

Pack Size 12/750ml

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2018 Barbaresco RIO SORDO DOCG

From the “sunny side”, sörì in the Piedmont dialect, of the Rio Sordo cru, this estate-owned 1.5 hectare plot is of the Nebbiolo Michet variety and is planted with a density of 5,000 vines per hectare, with a very low crop yield of 1.3 kg per vine.

The bouquet is ethereal and complex, with notes of wild roses, violets and licorice continuing to a silky, mouth-filling and structured palate. The Marengo family considers it one of their very finest efforts, which is already rewarding after just one year in bottle and will be even more exciting to taste after 3 to 15 years, especially in outstanding vintages.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Vineyard Details Orientation: South and southwest facing

Varietal Composition

Vineyards: 289-320 meters (948-1,049 ft) above sea level

Aging Regimen Aged 24 months in a mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 10 months aging in bottle before release

Vine Age: 47 years Soil: Called “White marl of Saint Agatha” – the soils in this vineyard date back to the Tortonian-Messinian period. Rich in elements like manganese, zinc and boron.

100% Nebbiolo

ABV 15.0% Pack Size 12/750ml

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2018 Maria di Brün DOCG BARBARESCO

This is a very special selection of late-ripening Nebbiolo Michet grapes exclusively released in only the best years and dedicated to Romano’s mother, “Maria from the township of BrÜn” in Serralunga d'Alba.

Density is 5,000 vines per hectare, with a very low crop yield of 1.2 kg per vine. The wine shows incredible concentration and typicity: beautiful, deep ruby color, very intense, persistent bouquet, complex and elegant, full body, and a hallmark personality. A deeply satisfying wine with excellent cellaring capability.

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Vineyard Details Orientation: South facing Vineyards: 278-310 meters (912-1,017 ft) above sea level Vine Age: 47 years Soil: Called “White marl of Saint Agatha” – the soils in this vineyard date back to the Tortonian-Messinian period. Rich in elements like manganese, zinc and boron.

Aging Regimen Aged 30 months in a mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 12 months aging in bottle before release ABV 15.0% Pack Size 12/750ml

Varietal Composition 100% Nebbiolo

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2017 Barolo RAPET DOCG

This is a single-vineyard parcel planted in 1972 in the Serralunga cru under MGA Cerretta, renowned for its structure.

The clones are Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia, and the density is 5,000 vines per hectare (2,023 per acre), with a very low crop yield of 1.3 kg per vine. ‘Rapet’ means small grape in dialect. In 1986, this vineyard was hit by a hailstorm, resulting in bunches with small grapes.

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Vineyard Details Orientation: South facing Vineyards: 310-371 meters (1,017-1,217 ft) above sea level Vine Age: 51 years Soil: Helvetian soil, compact calcareous clay alternates with sandy layers Varietal Composition 100% Nebbiolo

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2017 Barolo CERRETTA DOCG

This single vineyard parcel was named after the Cerretta MGA, Serralunga d'Alba, and planted in 1961 with Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia covering 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres).

The density is 5,000 vines per hectare (2,023 per acre), which yields an average yearly production of only 8,000 bottles. Harvested by hand in late October, the wine’s cellar life is 15 to 30 years, depending on vintage.

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Vineyard Details Orientation: South facing Vineyards: 310-317 meters (1,017-1,040 ft) above sea level Vine Age: 62 years Soil: Helvetian soil, rich in very compact blue marl Varietal Composition 100% Nebbiolo

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2018 Barbera d’Alba LA GAMBERAJA DOC

These 45-year old vines are planted with a density of 5,500 vines per hectare (2,226 per acre), and a very low crop yield of 1.5 kg per vine.

The resulting wine is crimson with dark ruby highlights and a complex, elegant bouquet reminiscent of blackberries and spices confirmed on a full, fresh, flavorful palate with a consistent, lingering finish.

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Vineyard Details Orientation: South facing Vineyards: 270-320 meters (890-1,050 ft) above sea level Vine Age: 45 years

Aging Regimen Aged 12 months in mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 8 months aging in bottle before release.

Soil: Light-colored marl and very calcareous

ABV 15.5%

Varietal Composition 100% Barbera

Pack Size 12/750ml

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PORTFOLIO LISTING

United States Napa Valley, California BRENDEL

Young Leon Frizzante Rosé, Napa Valley Everbloom Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Noble One Chardonnay, Napa Valley Chorus Cuvée Blanc, Napa Valley Chorus Cuvée Rouge, Napa Valley Cooper’s Reed Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley BURGESS

Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Sorenson’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Reserve Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley H AY NE S V INE YA R D

Vigneron Chardonnay, Coombsville Forgeron Chardonnay, Coombsville Corazon Chardonnay, Coombsville Forgeron Pinot Noir, Coombsville Forgeron Syrah, Coombsville

Sonoma Coast, California M AT T TAY L O R W I N E S

Komorebi Chardonnay, West Sonoma Coast* Komorebi Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast* Cuvée Kaela Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast* Sta. Rita Hills, California R A C I N E S W I N E R Y **

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Wenzlau Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills Sainte-Rose Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills Grand Reserve Sparkling, Sta. Rita Hills

France HEITZ CELLAR

Quartz Creek Chardonnay, Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford* / ** Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain* /** Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville* / ** INK GRADE

Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Andosol Red Blend, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain S T O N Y H I L L **

Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District

Burgundy DOMAINE DE MONTILLE**

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Aux Malconsorts”, Côte de Nuits* Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Aux Malconsorts Christiane”, Côte de Nuits* Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Thorey”, Côte de Nuits* Nuits-Saint-Georges “Aux Saints-Juliens”, Côte de Nuits Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Côte de Beaune Monthélie Pinot Noir Vin Nature, Côte de Beaune Beaune 1er Cru “Les Sizies”, Côte de Beaune* Beaune 1er Cru “Les Perrières”, Côte de Beaune* Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves”, Côte de Beaune*

DOMAINE DE MONTILLE (CONT')

Pommard 1er Cru “Les Pézerolles”, Côte de Beaune* Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens-Bas”, Côte de Beaune* Pommard “Les Cras”, Côte de Beaune Volnay 1er Cru “En Champans”, Côte de Beaune* Volnay 1er Cru “Les Mitans”, Côte de Beaune* Volnay 1er Cru “Les Taillepieds”, Côte de Beaune* Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune* Bourgogne Chardonnay, Côte de Beaune* Bourgogne “Le Clos du Château”, Côte de Beaune Beaune 1er Cru “Les Aigrots”, Côte de Beaune Meursault 1er Cru “Les Porusots”, Côte de Beaune* Meursault 1er Cru “Les Perrières”, Côte de Beaune* Meursault “Saint-Christophe”, Côte de Beaune Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “Les Remilly”, Côte de Beaune Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Folatières”, Côte de Beaune Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Le Cailleret", Côte de Beaune* Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune* Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune* Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune* MAISON DE MONTILLE**

Chablis 1er Cru “Les Fourchaumes", Chablis Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune Pouilly-Fuissé “En Vergisson”, Mâconnais LA CHABLISIENNE

Aligoté, AOC Bourgogne Aligoté Sauvignon de Saint-Bris, AOC Saint-Bris Chardonnay, AOC Bourgogne Chardonnay

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PORTFOLIO LISTING LA CHABLISIENNE (CONT’)

Pinot Noir, AOC Bourgogne Pinot Noir*** Pas si Petit, AOC Petit Chablis*** Le Finage, AOC Chablis La Pierrelée, AOC Chablis La Sereine, AOC Chablis Les Vénérables (Old Vines), AOC Chablis Grande Cuvée, AOC Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy, AOC Chablis 1er Cru*** Côte de Léchet, AOC Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, AOC Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux, AOC Chablis 1er Cru L’Homme Mort, AOC Chablis 1er Cru*** Montmains, AOC Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, AOC Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent, AOC Chablis 1er Cru Château Grenouilles, AOC Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, AOC Chablis Grand Cru Champagne LEGRAS & HAAS

Intuition Brut Brut Rosé* Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly* Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millésime, Chouilly* Exigence N°9 Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly & Aÿ Exigence N°10 Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly & Aÿ Blanc de Blancs Les Sillons Grand Cru Millésime, Chouilly

Italy Chianti Classico CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI

Poggio Badiola, Toscana IGT Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Ser Lapo, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Philip, Toscana IGT* Castello Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG* Vicoregio 36, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Badiolà, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG*** Concerto di Fonterutoli, Toscana IGT Siepi, Toscana IGT* Maremma BELGUARDO

Vermentino, Vermentino di Toscana IGT*** Rosé, Toscana IGT*** Codice V, Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC*** Tirrenico, Maremma Toscana Rosso Riserva DOC Tenuta Belguardo, Maremma Toscana Rosso Riserva DOC

Piemonte CÀ ROMÉ

Barbera d'Alba La Gamberaja DOC Barbaresco Chiaramanti DOCG Barbaresco Rio Sordo DOCG* Barbaresco Maria di Brün DOCG Barolo Rapet DOCG Barolo Cerretta DOCG* Prosecco Treviso VILLA MARCELLO

Brut Millesimato, Prosecco Treviso DOC Brut Rosé, Prosecco Treviso DOC*** Extra Dry, Prosecco Treviso DOC Sicilia ZISOLA

Azisa, Grillo Sicilia DOC*** Zisola Rosso, Sicilia Noto Rosso DOC Achilles, Syrah Sicilia DOC*** Effe Emme, Petit Verdot Sicilia DOC*** Doppiozeta, Sicilia Noto Rosso DOC

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