Spotlighting some of our favorite offerings from La Paulée Mondiale, powered by Zachys
A guide to some of the tremendous and exclusive offerings of wines via Zachys.com that we’ll be featuring through March alongside the programming of La Paulée Mondiale…
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
From Raj Vaidya
Inspired by the lovely bottle I partook in last weekend (see my article on the Press this week) I thought it would be nice to draw attention to the wines we will feature to accompany our ‘Passing the Baton’ seminar this La Paulée. The seminar will focus in on these five great domaines and speak to the complexities and considerations having to be endured in a multigenerational business endeavor like a Burgundy domaine. The bottle of Morey-Blanc I had was certainly fancy, but we decided to focus on some of the more modest wines from the Domaines Pierre Morey, Mugneret-Gibourg, Clerget, Michel Lafarge and Domaine des Comtes Lafon for this pack of 5 bottles. Especially good value as a result! Hope you’ll check out the seminar and delight in these five bottles with us on March 18th…
From Jaime Dutton
I am particularly intrigued by Olivier Merlin’s 4-pack of Pouilly-Fuissé and recommend the tasting experience it provides.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Olivier for the Self-guided Grand Tasting at La Paulée and it was fascinating to hear about the 4 vineyards that he is showcasing here. Each of the climats are vinified and bottled separately. In our conversation, Olivier shared the difference in the terroirs that distinguish one from another and the nuances that you find when tasting each of the wines. Starting in 2020, these 4 vineyards will be classified as part of the new Premier Cru appellation in Pouilly-Fuissé, a great achievement for the region. So get them now here before their vineyard status (and maybe their prices) change in the near future.
From Edouard Bourgeois
2018 was a bountiful harvest for Chardonnay in Burgundy. I remember seeing very happy posts of gorgeous grapes on social media during the harvest and I think it is important to mention that in a warm vintage like 2018, high yields will have the benefit to retain good acidity levels, leading to more fresh and “digest” wines instead of the heaviness that too much concentration can lead to. On a recent visit at Maison Bouchard Pere et Fils, I was absolutely charmed by the incredible energy of their sublime 2018 and I truly believe that these wines are benchmarks of the vintage. I would not hesitate one second to purchase the Zachys pack that we were able to put together for La Paulée Mondiale. It also doesn’t hurt that the three wines in this pack are the most celebrated Premiers Crus of Meursault: Charmes, Genevrières and Perrières. Again, having this opportunity to compare the three iconic climats in such a gorgeous vintage (and at this price) is a no-brainer to me.
From Justine Puaud
I have the pleasure to know Paul Aegerter pretty well and I can tell that he has a strong character full of dynamism, ideas and talent! He is part of this new generation of winemakers in Burgundy who make classic Burgundies with a modern touch.
His 4 bottle Producer Pack represents the perfect overview of Paul’s philosophy. You will find in his Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champgains 2018 and in his Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 everything you are looking for a GRAND BLANC from the Cote de Beaune. With the unparalleled richness, those wines alway astonish through the concentration and the balance. Regarding his red wines, Paul is known for making powerful, opulent wines with elegance. His Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaboeufs 2018 is a Classic Pinot Noir with an extra touch of spices and cherries. His Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 has a complex body with tannins, structure and finesse.
From Max Goldberg Liu
Sylvain Pataille is often referred to as “the King of Marsannay,” and despite the modesty of the man himself, I definitely agree. A master of farming his terroirs, Sylvain makes exquisite wines from appellations you might not have heard of but which show enormous character and personality. Delicious in their youth, the wines can also age (surprisingly) well, taking on a depth and complexity that make them exceptional values. This pack includes two of his best reds, the Bourgogne “Le Chapitre” and Marsannay “Clos du Roy,” as well as the only rosé wine in the entire Paulée, his Marsannay “Fleur de Pinot,” whose delicate and fresh flavors are exactly what the doctor ordered to shepherd us from winter into springtime.
