The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 2000 is a masterful blend of robust flavours and refined complexity unique to the esteemed winemaking region of Meursault, France. Produced by the iconic boutique winery, Domaine d'Auvenay, this stellar vintage combines spectacularly the region's famed limestone-rich terroir with the Maison's remarkable winemaking standards. The producer, under the meticulous eye of Lalou Bize-Leroy, employs bio-dynamic methodologies, handpicking the Chardonnay grapes, using natural yeasts for fermentation, and allowing an extended ageing period on lees, culminating in a delectably opulent and balanced wine.

The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 2000 boasts an alluringly full-bodied profile, layered with nuances of green apple, ripe pear and delicate floral notes, exquisitely interlaced with a mineral undertone, and a durable finish. A superb addition to the discerning connoisseur's collection, this singular vintage promises a transformative tasting journey.

Vinous (92+)

Subtle, steely aromas of peach, soft citrus fruits, nut butter and charred oak. Sweet, peachy and intensely flavored, with strong acidity and minerality giving the wine a penetrating quality and superb nervosite Very Puligny in style, finishing with excellent grip. This has turned out impressively.

Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)

Musky, complex nose melds lime, pineapple, coconut and smoke. Fat, dense and concentrated; more glyceral and chewy than the 2000 Laville. Finishes long and deep, with a rich, honeyed quality.

Indulge in the rare delight of Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000, an exceptional vintage wine of unparalleled elegance. With its roots deep in the heart of Burgundy, the Droin family lineage, boasting a remarkable 500-year unbroken line of winemakers, encapsulates the purest expression of Chardonnay. Jean-Paul and Benoît have skilfully harnessed the cool climate and Kimmeridgian limestone-clay soil, enriching their Chablis with mineral complexity and graceful acidity.

This nectar underwent vinification in stainless steel tanks, retaining the fruit's freshness and vibrancy. With a palate of green apple, citrus and flinty nuances, the Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000 intensifies in depth and flavour as it unfolds. Critics acknowledge its finesse, with alluring nuances evolving splendidly with age. A true symbol of timeless French winemaking mastery, the Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000 is a sophisticated testament to the Droin family's passionate dedication to their craft.

Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience of Myrat 2000, a delectable Sauternes produced in the prestigious Château de Myrat. One of the most distinguished vineyards in Bordeaux, Château de Myrat has been crafting exceptional wines since 1855, with a continued commitment to sustainable viticulture. The excellence of Myrat 2000 lies in its rich blend of Semillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle grapes, cultivated in select clay and limestone soils and subjected to a meticulous vinification process, ensuring a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity.

Myrat 2000 mesmerises with its opulent gold colour, expressing exuberant flavours of ripe apricot, honey, and spices, culminating in an elegantly lengthy finish. Its radiant fruitiness is perfectly matched with an alluring botrytis complexity, indicative of its remarkable ageing potential. Myrat 2000 is a testament to Château de Myrat's devotion to superior craftsmanship, warranting its eminent position within the pantheon of fine wines.

Vinous (95+)

Wonderfully pure, high-pitched nose melds quinine, pineapple, crushed stone, orange zest, violet and lavender; smells like a current release. Densely packed and very rich, with seamless flavors of crushed wet stone, lichee and grapefruit complicated by notes of baked bread and honey. This is very much like licking a rock, and yet there are complicating hints of tropical fruits here too. Wonderfully classy, pure wine with a tactile, classy, very subtle and long finish. Still a baby, and compellingly vibrant for a wine from the 2000 vintage. The driest wine in this vertical tasting, at just 1.3 grams per liter of residual sugar.