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Welcome to an independent exploration of the world of wine. Here, we uncover the fascinating journey of grapes from vine to glass, discover the dedicated winemakers and their origins, and delve into the unique flavors that make each bottle an experience. I'm not a sommelier, nor do I have any affiliations with wine importers or stores. I'm simply a wine enthusiast who enjoys documenting my tasting adventures and insights, all while maintaining the utmost impartiality. ̦

Ratings

March 13, 2024

4.00 / 5.0·750 ml·@Norton de Andrade Mello Rapesta

This wine from a reliable producer has once again proven to be a sure bet, having spent ample time in the bottle to reach its potential. It showcases a sophisticated bouquet, intricately composed of bruised apples, pears, lemon, vanilla, butter, and hints of a damp cellar, creating a rich and engaging aroma profile. On the palate, the wine is impeccably balanced, fresh, and well-structured, culminating in a long and flavorful finish that subtly introduces a dash of salinity.

Bret Brothers

Côte d'Or often comes to mind when you talk about Burgundy. But let's not forget that besides this golden mine, Burgundy has other wonderful regions to offer, including Chablis and Mâconnais. The latter is the home of Jean-Paul and Jean-Guillaume Bret. These brothers set up the project in 2001, intending to produce terroir wines from selected plots. Their formula is dead simple. Every wine is made of grapes from a single plot of 40+ years old vines from a single farmer. Yup, unlike their other project, La Soufrandière, they buy grapes for Bret Brothers wines.

Today they produce around 50,000 bottles in 14 different cuvées, around 8 ha. It includes grapes sourced from Beaujolais (Brouilly, Lantignié, Chénas and Juliénas). This expansion happened in 2013.