{"title":"New Arrivals from Jean-Claude Rateau in Beaune 2017 - 2025!","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jean-claude-rateau-2018-beaune-1er-cru-les-bressandes","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Les Bressandes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Pre-Arrival) Jean-Claude Rateau has a large parcel in the 1er Cru Les Bressandes on a steep slope facing east with pebbly clay\/limestone soils, conducted in biodynamic farming since 1979. The soil is warm and well-drained giving ripe, structured wines. There is a 21-day cuvaison with manual cap-punching followed by 18 months in old barrels. Tasted in January of 2020 in the cellar, the 2018 Bressandes showed a deep black\/red color and intense aromas of blackberry  and ripe black cherry, dense and pure. The palate was elegant and deep with black fruits, bitter chocolate, earth and mineral notes, very, very long and with great finishing acidity. Really a vibrant and beautiful Bressandes which should be fun to drink in it's youthful exuberance, or hold and enjoy until 2040. David Lillie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44684863963361,"sku":"13289","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Jean-ClaudeRateau2018Beaune1erCruLesBressandes.jpg?v=1770234281"},{"product_id":"rateau-2017-beaune-1er-cru-les-bressandes","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2017 Beaune 1er Cru \"Les Bressandes\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Claude Rateau has a large parcel in the 1er Cru Les Bressandes on a steep slope facing east with pebbly clay\/limestone soils*, conducted in biodynamic farming since 1979. Even with the minimal extraction practiced at the estate, the 2017 Bressandes shows a dense red\/black color and aromas of black cherry and ripe strawberry, quite deep with sous-bois, violet, graphite and citrus. The palate is dense and chalky, but remains elegant and silky with blackberry, earth, cocoa and minerals with terrific length of red currant, earth and juicy acidity.  This is a beautiful wine that will give great pleasure in its youth - it's a bit softer than the 2016 -  and should be a superb mature wine as well, perhaps until 2035 and beyond. -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Lillie  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576810725601,"sku":"16291","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau2017Beaune1erCruLesBressandes-FB.jpg?v=1770234162"},{"product_id":"rateau-2023-beaune-clos-des-mariages-rouge","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2023 Beaune \"Clos des Mariages\" Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated toward the bottom of the slope beneath Beaune Grèves and adjacent to Les Cents Vignes, Clos des Mariages is a mix of young and very old vines planted in clay and brown limestone soils. The 2023 is a bit shy upon opening but with an hour or two of air really comes to life, showing sapid, bright berry fruit, licorice and hints of spice. There's great tension and structure showing the wine's aging potential, while it remains energetic and enticing in its youth. The finish is long with mouth-watering acidity and supple tannins. Perhaps best to hold for 5-10 years, but it's irresistible now, serve cool...\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576810823905,"sku":"16292","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau2023BeauneClosdesMariagesRouge-FB.jpg?v=1770233376"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2023-gevrey-chambertin","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gevrey-Chambertin by Jean-Claude Rateau is from two small parcels in \"Aux Etelois\" (below Grand Cru Griottes)  and \"les Epointures\" (below 1er Cru Clos Prieur) on the more fine and aromatic side of Gevrey, south of the village. Organic and biodynamic farming, minimal extraction and minimal SO2. The 2023 shows a lovely bright red\/black color with high-toned aromas of ripe black cherry and strawberry with violet and graphite. The palate is dense and ripe with tart red fruits, very pure and long with hints of licorice and citrus with a chalky mineral backbone. Drink now to enjoy the lush, bright fruit or cellar five to eight years, when it will really sing...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300357128417,"sku":"27659","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau_Jean-Claude2022Gevrey-Chambertin-FB.jpg?v=1723139846"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2023-beaune-les-prevoles","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2023 Beaune \"Les Prévoles\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Beaune Les Prévoles (a lieu-dit below 1er Cru Chouacheux and les Tuvilains) is the most structured and dense of the Rateau Beaune \"village\" reds,  showing beautiful ripe aromas of cherry and black raspberry with rose, earth, citrus and brown spice.  The palate is chalky, ripe and sapid, showing the density of the 2023s with lush berry fruits enveloping firm acidity and mineral flavors. Really a lovely wine and quite delicous now, full and ripe enough for grilled meats, as well as chicken and pork dishes and cheeses such as morbier, tomme de savoie. This should benefit from a bit of aging but is quite beautiful as a young wine, best perhaps 2026-2035. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300377772257,"sku":"27660","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/10883.jpg?v=1770233420"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2024-beaune-1er-cru-les-coucherias","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2024 Beaune 1er Cru \"Les Coucherias","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Pre-Arrival) Beaune 1er Cru \"Les Coucherias\" is  a steep parcel high on the slope, on the site of an old quarry and much of the sub-soil is limestone tailings, permitting root penetration and drainage, with a topsoil of mixed clay and limestone \"marnes blanches.\" In biodynamic agriculture since 1979, the vineyard is a south-facing semi-circle—a very warm spot giving a full, ripe wine. The 2024 \"Coucherias\" is a superb wine showing elegant aromas of almond, lemon confit and white fruits with subtle spice and mineral notes. The palate is beautifully balanced by firm acidity, very sapid and pure with a perfect finish of stone, pear, lemon and herbal flavors.  This is a beautiful white Burgundy that is superb now but will be even better after a few years in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986695893217,"sku":"35541","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau_Jean-Claude2020Beaune1erCruLesCoucherias-FB.jpg?v=1722446750"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2024-beaune-clos-des-mariages-rouge","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2024 Beaune Clos des Mariages Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated toward the bottom of the slope beneath Beaune Grèves and adjacent to Les Cents Vignes, Clos des Mariages is a mix of young and very old vines planted in clay and brown limestone soils. \"\u003cem\u003eThis fertile soil gives wines that are open and joyous, with delicate spice notes, giving great pleasure in their youth and capable of long-term aging\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -\u003cem\u003eJean-Claude Rateau. \u003c\/em\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2024 is a bit brighter than the 23 with lovely aromas of red currant, raspberry and cherry, floral and very pretty. The sapid, velvety palate shows chalky, tart cherry fruit - quite intense and mineral with bracing acidity and good length. As usual, the Rateau \"Clos des Mariages\" is a lovely wine and an excellent value in Burgundy - enjoy over the next ten years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986697105633,"sku":"35542","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau2022BeauneMariagesRouge.jpg?v=1711481916"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2025-bourgogne-rouge","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2025 Bourgogne Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Rateau Bourgogne Rouge is certified organic and Biodynamic, from both young and 60 year-old vines in the commune of Pommard on alluvial soils over limestone. The wine is aged sur-lie for 6 months in old barriques. The 2025 is a beautiful Pinot Noir, showing the ripeness and balance of the vintage with complex aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and earth with hints of licorice and chocolate. The palate is quite sapid and ripe with herbal flavors underlying the dense black fruits that linger in the finish with saline minerals - in other words this is a quite unique and delicious red Burgundy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986704806113,"sku":"35544","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/rateaubourgrge.jpg?v=1787620590"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2025-hautes-cotes-de-beaune-blanc","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2025 Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Pre-Arrival) Jean-Claude Rateau makes lovely Biodynamic wines in the Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune in his east-facing vineyard of clay\/limestone and marne soils. Quite racy and bright even in the ripe 2025 vintage, the wine shows lovely aromas of lemon, almond, stone, spiced pear and apple. The palate is slightly more voluptuous than usual, but perfectly balanced with pear, citrus and stone flavors and terrific length. The acidity cuts through and there's structure to age, although it is wonderful now. The antithesis of fat, oaky Chardonnays, this food friendly wine will accompany everything from oysters and grilled seafood to roast chicken and mild cheeses. Delicious now or cellar for 5 to 8 years. This is a real Chardonnay of terroir and a great value! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48988816900321,"sku":"35545","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau_JeanClaude2022BourgogneHCBBlanc.jpg?v=1722979412"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2024-hautes-cotes-de-beaune-rouge","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2024 Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a small parcel of 50 year-old vines in AOC Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune, certified Biodynamic, \"lyre ouverte\" pruning.  The wine shows a bright medium red\/garnet color and very floral aromas of berry fruits - crushed cherry and strawberry, quite pretty, fresh and lively in the 2024 vintage, with a bit of orange peel and spice. The palate is bright, medium-bodied with sappy tart cherry and strawberry fruit, finishing with juicy acidity and minerals.  The wine is quite elegant and refreshing, with moderate alcohol - it's a perfect Pinot for dinners with family and friends. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48988829384929,"sku":"35546","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau--Jean-Claude-2023-Hautes-C-tes-de-Beaune-Rouge---FB.jpg?v=1770232446"},{"product_id":"rateau-jean-claude-2025-bourgogne-aligote","title":"Rateau, Jean-Claude 2025 Bourgogne Aligoté","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rateau Aligoté is from Jean-Claude's Biodynamic vineyard in the Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune. The 2025 Aligoté is elegant and full of pleasure, notes of lemon curd, almond, golden apple, and white florals are a plenty. On the palate the citrus is fresher with more tart fruit. The finish is long and has excellent minerality. A value to be enjoyed often!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48988862611681,"sku":"35547","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Rateau_Jean-Claude2023BourgogneAligote_0d02849c-2f37-4774-a28a-e22a7ef25d11.jpg?v=1726588945"}],"url":"https:\/\/chambersstwines.com\/collections\/new-arrivals-from-jean-claude-rateau-in-beaune-2017-2025.oembed","provider":"Chambers Street Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}