{"title":"Robert Ampeau's Perfectly Aged Burgundy Pre Arrival","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of, if not the most unique domaine in Burgundy is Domaine Robert Ampeau. While we have been receiving mainly the 2023 vintage (and a few 2024s) over the past 6 months, the current release from Ampeau ranges from 1996-2005. Each year it is quite a mystery of which cuvees and which vintages will be available from the domaine. Due to there being so many new additions to this year's release, I was quite excited when their importer held a tasting recently, opening up every single cuvee! The white wines showed power, purity, and finesse while the reds were elegant, perfumed, and bursting with freshness. I think Chris McGowan of Fleet Street puts it best when he says, \"\u003ci\u003eWhat’s most remarkable about the Ampeau wines is their ability to age effortlessly over the course of decades while maintaining incredible aromatic complexity, purity of fruit, and just crackling tension. Stored in what is probably the coldest cellar I’ve ever been in, the wines remain in suspended animation, only beginning to show themselves off after 45 minutes in a decanter. The last glass is almost always the best one.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAside from the prestigious vineyards that Robert Ampeau, and his son Michael farm, the family holds six cellars in and around the village of Meursault. Each one holds around 15 years worth of 1-2 appellations. Jim Weinrott of Fleet Street has described them as some of the coldest cellars he has ever visited. Incredibly hard working, Robert typically waited a lot longer to release vintages then his peers and when he sadly passed away in 2004, he left behind a time-capsule of Burgundies. Today his son Michael manages the estate and continues his father's legacy of very thoughtfully and slowly releasing beautifully aged wines from their cellar. I am really excited to offer a selection of these wines today from the 1999, 2000, 20002, and 2004 vintage. The wines are currently in transit and are \u003cb\u003eexpected to arrive before Christmas.\u003c\/b\u003e These are rare wines and we are not sure if they will released again so I would grab these while you can. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e-Hanna Krilov Cohen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Palatino LT STD', 'Book Antiqua', Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eAll wines today are pre-arrival and are expected to arrive before Christmas. We will reach out to schedule deliveries when we know a more specific arrival date. These wines are net priced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Palatino LT STD', 'Book Antiqua', Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eChange the \"View as\"  style below to read MORE INFO on the wines, and click on a wine for the full tasting note! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ampeau-robert-2004-puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-les-combettes-pre-arival","title":"Ampeau, Robert 2004 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom Importer Fleet Street: \u003cem\u003eThe estate's parcel in Les Combettes was acquired in the 1950s by Michel Ampeau's father, Robert. It's a gently sloped site at the northern limit of Puligny-Montrachet bordering Meursault. Pneumatically pressed with fermentation and malolactic in barrels, of which 10-25% were new. Aged about 10 months in oak pièces with regular bâtonnage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRipping acid! Rich, bold, textural, an incredibly powerful wine.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fleet Street Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483488174305,"sku":"28159","price":294.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/puligny_8b501798-7850-4865-af65-ff02f2272011.jpg?v=1763590794"},{"product_id":"ampeau-robert-2004-meursault-1er-cru-piece-sous-le-bois-pre-arival","title":"Ampeau, Robert 2004 Meursault 1er Cru Piece Sous le Bois","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom Importer Fleet Street: \u003cem\u003eLa Pièce Sous le Bois was the last vineyard acquired by Domaine Robert Ampeau (1973). It's the largest of the estate's parcel totaling 1.6 hectares and today is planted entirely to Chardonnay. La Pièce is among the steepest and highest elevations vineyards in Meursault (just below the forest at the very top of the hill) and very close to the border of Puligny-Montrachet. Pneumatically pressed with fermentation and malolactic in barrels, of which 10-25% were new. Aged about 10 months in oak pièces with regular bâtonnage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePurity of fruit with power. It is salty, elegant with great depth and texture. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fleet Street Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483488501985,"sku":"28157","price":194.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/meur-2004-bois.jpg?v=1763590796"},{"product_id":"ampeau-robert-2004-meursault-1er-cru-perrieres-pre-arival","title":"Ampeau, Robert 2004 Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom Importer Fleet Street: \u003cem\u003eMichel Ampeau's grandfather acquired 1 hectare in Meursault-Perrières in the early-1900s. The estate's parcel lies in Perrières-Dessous which is the lower section. Pneumatically pressed with fermentation and malolactic in barrels, of which 10-25% were new. Aged about 10 months in oak pièces with regular bâtonnage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStrong mineral depth with richness balanced by incredible acid finish. Still very lively!\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fleet Street Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483488567521,"sku":"28158","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/meur-per.jpg?v=1763590798"},{"product_id":"ampeau-robert-2002-volnay-1er-cru-santenots","title":"Ampeau, Robert 2002 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Importer Fleet Street: \u003cem\u003eVolnay-Santenots is among the appellation's southernmost sites and closest to Meursault. It's situated on the mid-slope section of the hillside. Michel Ampeau's grandfather acquired the first vines in the early-1900s before his father, Robert, acquired more in the 1950s. Grapes were mostly de-stemmed and fermented in cement tank with native yeast. Following fermentation, the wine was transferred to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging for a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebout 10 months in oak pièces (10-25% new barrels)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeautifuly perfumed nose with spice, florals, and red berries. In a really nice spot, with nice lift and energy. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fleet Street Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483488665825,"sku":"28161","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Vol-Santenots-02.jpg?v=1763590800"},{"product_id":"ampeau-robert-2002-savigny-les-beaune","title":"Ampeau, Robert 2002 Savigny-les-Beaune","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Importer Fleet Street: \u003cem\u003eAmpeau's Savigny-les-Beaune is drawn from a single plot in Aux Fourneaux on the vineyard's lower section (with village designation). The vines came from Michel's mother's side in the 1940s after the marriage of his parents. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrapes were mostly de-stemmed and fermented in cement tank with native yeast. Following fermentation, the wine was transferred to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging for about 10 months in oak pièces (10-25% new barrels).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStarts a little smoky but opens into pomegranate and cranberry. The fruit is still there just not in your face. Really strong acidity with a spicey finish.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fleet Street Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483488731361,"sku":"28160","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/SLB-02.jpg?v=1763590802"},{"product_id":"ampeau-robert-2000-meursault","title":"Ampeau, Robert 2000 Meursault-Limit 2 per customer (Arrives 6\/4)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Importer Fleet Street: \u003cem\u003eSourced from two lieux-dits, Sous la velle and Les Crotots. Sous la Velle is situated just outside the village on the southern side; Les Crotos, a short walk from Sous la Velle, is posited just below Porusot. Pneumatically pressed with fermentation and malolactic in barrels, of which 10-25% were new. Aged 10 months with regular batonnage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery classic to the village, super concentrated with excellent depth. The nose showcases lemon curd, with a salty minerality. A fantastic balance of power and energy. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fleet Street Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483488796897,"sku":"28156","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/meur-2000.jpg?v=1763590804"},{"product_id":"ampeau-robert-1999-beaune-1er-cru-clos-du-roi","title":"Ampeau, Robert 1999 Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Importer Fleet Street: \u003cem\u003eClos du Roi is situated on the northern end of the appellation bordering Savigny-lès-Beaune. The vines, from Michel Ampeau's mother's side, came to the estate in the 1940s after the marriage of his parents. Grapes were mostly de-stemmed and fermented in cement tank with native yeast. Following fermentation, the wine is transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation and aging. 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