Domaine Paul Garaudet Village: Monthelie Appellation: 10.5ha Monthelie Monthelie 1er Cru Volnay Pommard Meursault Bourgogne Blanc Puligny-Montrachet Grower: Paul Garaudet Website: http://www.paulgaraudet.com/accueil-en.html Paul Garaudet is the 4th generation in his family to make wine in Monthelie. His 10 hectares of vineyards are made up of many small parcels that are spread throughout the appellations of Bourgogne, Monthelie, Monthelie 1er Cru, Volnay, Pommard, Meursault and Puligny Montrachet. Paul has served as the President of the Wine Growers Syndicate of Monthelie. He is a great champion of Burgundy’s wines and carries on in the long tradition of Burgundy vinegrowers who put observation and stewardship of their vineyards at the core of their work. The harvest is made by hand. Read Paul’s comments in the Burgundy Vintage Reports Bourgogne Blanc Paul Garaudet farms 1 hectare of Chardonnay in the village of Meursault at the lower elevations where the vineyards are classified as Bourgogne Blanc. The age of the vines ranges between 35 and 65 years. After a short debourbage of the must, the alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations are carried out in Vosges and Allier oak barrels. The wine is then matured in barrel for at least a year with regular stirring of the lies. The wine is fined and lightly filtered before bottling. Meursault “Limozin” Paul Garaudet farms .25 hectares of Chardonnay in the Meursault “climat” of Limozin. It is located just below the 1er Cru “Les Genevrières Dessous.” The age of the vines ranges between 35 and 65 years. After a short debourbage of the must, the alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations are carried out in Vosges and Allier oak barrels. The wine is then matured in barrel for at least a year with regular stirring of the lies. The wine is fined and lightly filtered before bottling. The quiet village of Monthelie lies nestled in hills that are set back from the Route Nationale. Its vineyards are planted at elevations ranging from 230 meters to 370 meters and are bordered by Volnay, Meursault and Auxey-Duresses. The appellation is comprised of 114 hectares in Monthelie Village and 31 hectares in Monthelie 1er Cru. Monthelie “Cuvée Paul” Paul Garaudet farms 2.10 hectares in appellation Monthelie. It is a mix of parcels with a variety of exposures and soils of Oxfordian Marne and “alluvions anciennes.” The vineyards were planted by Paul’s grandparents and the age of the vines ranges between 50 and 80 years. The fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats with maceration extended to between 18 and 21 days. The wine is then matured in Tronçais oak barrels, one third of which are new, for 15 months (two winters). Clarification is achieved naturally in this way and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration. Monthelie 1er Cru “Le Meix Bataille” The 1er Cru “Le Meix Bataille” constitutes 2.27 hectares, and Paul Garaudet farms .40 hectares. He produces approximately 175 cases of wine per year from these vines. His vineyard, whose soil is a mixture of clay and limestone, has southern exposure and the vines have an average age of thirty years. The fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats with maceration extended to between 18 and 21 days. The wine is then matured in Tronçais oak barrels, one third of which are new, for 15 months (two winters). Clarification is achieved naturally in this way and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration. Pommard The Pommard is produced from one hectare of vines. The grapes receive a pre-fermentation maceration at cold temperatures for a week before fermentation begins. The maceration lasts about two weeks and after pressing, the wine is matured for about sixteen months (two winters) in Tronçais oak barrels. In this way, clarification is achieved naturally and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration. Paul matures the wine in his cellar for a couple of years before release. News December 2, 2021 Don’t miss the tasting this Saturday! @ Madrona Wine Merchants, Seattle: The Corners of France Click the link below to see it in color! www.madronawinemerchants.com The Corners of France Saturday, March 3rd 2 pm Saturday afternoon we're pouring a fine selection of wines from the diverse regions of the French countryside. We'll have wines from the Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Southwest regions of Gaillac and Jurançon. These wines not only represent geographic diversity, but they are each from small, independent growers who make distinct and interesting wines tucked away in the corners of the wine industry. The wines are delicious. Come try them. 2010 Christophe Thorigny, Vouvray Sec $14 Chenin Blanc Christophe Thorigny farms 10.5 hectares in the village of Parcay-Meslay, in Vouvray. His family has owned vineyards in the village for four generations. Christophe farms according to the principle of "lutte raisonnée" or minimal intervention and keeps his yields low by severe pruning throughout the season. It is a very complex and layered wine. 2009 Paul Garaudet, Bourgogne Blanc $17 Chardonnay Paul Garaudet's 10 hectares of vineyards sit in the heart of the Côte of Beaune, between Volnay and Meursault. Paul is the 4th generation to cultivate the family estate. His Bourgogne Blanc is crisp and clean with good supportive fruit. And it is an excellent value. 2010 Domaine Philémon, Gaillac Rouge, Croix d'Azal $10 Braucol Domaine Philémon is located in the small village of Villeneuve-sur-Vere where the Vieules family has had a vineyard since 1804. Today they grow wheat, sunflowers and grapes in equal proportions. The wheat and sunflowers are grown organically and the vineyard is being certified organic. The vines are traditional Gaillac grape varieties, with a good proportion of them being more than fifty years old. The Croix d'Azal is produced entirely from Braucol. It is a wonderful expression of this grape variety with all of its typical spiciness and woodsy floral aromas. 2004 Chateau Villars, Fronsac $20 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Villars has been owned by the Gaudrie family since the beginning of the 19th century. This hillside vineyard faces southwest with 35 years old vines. Harvesting is done in stages to allow each vineyard block to reach full maturity. After careful bunch selection the grapes are vinified in traditional cement vats and receive an extended maceration of up to 4 weeks. Each vat is tasted throughout the month of November and a rigorous selection is made before the wine is put in barrels. The wine is aged in barrel, one third new for 10 to 14 months. It is a solid Bordeaux that is ready to drink at a great price. 2010 Camin Larredya , Jurançon, Costat Darrèr $20 Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng Larredya is a small vineyard situated in the Chapelle de Rousse area of Jurançon. The majority of the vineyard, planted 40 years ago, is terraced on steep and curved slopes that form an amphitheater. It is farmed organically. The Costat Darrèr is a blend of Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng with the exact proportions varying according to the vintage. The wine is fermented in barrel and rests there for eight months "sur lie" The wine is off dry but not quite dessert, just succulent, with enough spice and mineral to keep things interesting. Madrona Wine Merchants 1127 34th Ave Seattle WA 98122 (206) 860-6017 info@madronawinemerchants.com www.madronawinemerchants.com Wed -- Fri: noon to 7 Saturday: 11 to 7 Sunday: 11 to 5
December 2, 2021 Don’t miss the tasting this Saturday! @ Madrona Wine Merchants, Seattle: The Corners of France Click the link below to see it in color! www.madronawinemerchants.com The Corners of France Saturday, March 3rd 2 pm Saturday afternoon we're pouring a fine selection of wines from the diverse regions of the French countryside. We'll have wines from the Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Southwest regions of Gaillac and Jurançon. These wines not only represent geographic diversity, but they are each from small, independent growers who make distinct and interesting wines tucked away in the corners of the wine industry. The wines are delicious. Come try them. 2010 Christophe Thorigny, Vouvray Sec $14 Chenin Blanc Christophe Thorigny farms 10.5 hectares in the village of Parcay-Meslay, in Vouvray. His family has owned vineyards in the village for four generations. Christophe farms according to the principle of "lutte raisonnée" or minimal intervention and keeps his yields low by severe pruning throughout the season. It is a very complex and layered wine. 2009 Paul Garaudet, Bourgogne Blanc $17 Chardonnay Paul Garaudet's 10 hectares of vineyards sit in the heart of the Côte of Beaune, between Volnay and Meursault. Paul is the 4th generation to cultivate the family estate. His Bourgogne Blanc is crisp and clean with good supportive fruit. And it is an excellent value. 2010 Domaine Philémon, Gaillac Rouge, Croix d'Azal $10 Braucol Domaine Philémon is located in the small village of Villeneuve-sur-Vere where the Vieules family has had a vineyard since 1804. Today they grow wheat, sunflowers and grapes in equal proportions. The wheat and sunflowers are grown organically and the vineyard is being certified organic. The vines are traditional Gaillac grape varieties, with a good proportion of them being more than fifty years old. The Croix d'Azal is produced entirely from Braucol. It is a wonderful expression of this grape variety with all of its typical spiciness and woodsy floral aromas. 2004 Chateau Villars, Fronsac $20 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Villars has been owned by the Gaudrie family since the beginning of the 19th century. This hillside vineyard faces southwest with 35 years old vines. Harvesting is done in stages to allow each vineyard block to reach full maturity. After careful bunch selection the grapes are vinified in traditional cement vats and receive an extended maceration of up to 4 weeks. Each vat is tasted throughout the month of November and a rigorous selection is made before the wine is put in barrels. The wine is aged in barrel, one third new for 10 to 14 months. It is a solid Bordeaux that is ready to drink at a great price. 2010 Camin Larredya , Jurançon, Costat Darrèr $20 Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng Larredya is a small vineyard situated in the Chapelle de Rousse area of Jurançon. The majority of the vineyard, planted 40 years ago, is terraced on steep and curved slopes that form an amphitheater. It is farmed organically. The Costat Darrèr is a blend of Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng with the exact proportions varying according to the vintage. The wine is fermented in barrel and rests there for eight months "sur lie" The wine is off dry but not quite dessert, just succulent, with enough spice and mineral to keep things interesting. Madrona Wine Merchants 1127 34th Ave Seattle WA 98122 (206) 860-6017 info@madronawinemerchants.com www.madronawinemerchants.com Wed -- Fri: noon to 7 Saturday: 11 to 7 Sunday: 11 to 5