Cuvée des Peupliers Bourgogne Rouge Drawn from a parcel directly below the Route Nationale in Chambolle, abutting the Morey border. Ponsot has been farming this site since 2002 and it is, if you will, a launching pad into Chambolles evanescent glories of crunchy red fruit, silken tannins and chiffon-like detail. A waft of spice and sous-bois accents top it all off. A mere quarter of the cuvée was raised in oak facilitating imminent accessibility and enjoyment, high on the drinkability spectrum.

Crafted from three premium Yarra Valley sites, combining both MV6 and D2V4 (pommard) Pinot Noir clones. The first parcel was hand-picked on the 20th of February, with the final parcel coming in on the 1st of April. All batches were fermented wild utilising different ratios of whole-bunches, the final blend equating to 25%. Matured in French oak puncheons (30% new), where it saw 10 months élevage prior to bottling.

Eden Rift Estate Pinot Noir The Estate Pinot Noir is a stunning wine comprised of Dijon clones. The pinot is focused, and age-worthy, with a depth and intensity of red fruits, dark berries, persimmon, black tea and chalk-like, mineral notes. Medium in weight, the svelte tannins and long finish round out this altogether stellar wine. Vinification includes whole cluster fermentation, aged in French oak.

Bouchard Pere and Fils is the largest vineyard owner of grands crus and premiers crus in Burgundy. Corton is the only red Grand Cru in the Cote D'Or.

SYLVAIN CATHIARD Aux Malconsorts 1er cru, Vosne-Romanee

Bass Phillip Depuis 2023 marks another leap forward for this legendary Gippsland estate, now led by Burgundian icon Jean-Marie Fourrier. Since the change in stewardship, the wines have gained even greater finesse, vibrancy and aromatic detail, while retaining the wild energy that made Bass Phillip famous. The Depuis 2023 is deep, fragrant and beautifully structured, with pure red and black cherry, rose petals and fresh herb notes weaving through a core of supple fruit. Fine tannins and bright acidity lend clarity and drive, while a whisper of whole-bunch character adds complexity. There’s a seamless intensity that lingers long on the finish, propelled by that Gippsland mineral signature and the estate’s trademark lift. Critics have responded accordingly—Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion) and Huon Hooke (The Real Review) both awarded the 2023 Bass Phillip Pinot 96 points, highlighting their freshness, succulence and compelling, layered detail. Depuis 2023 is a striking, cellar-worthy Pinot with pedigree and poise, delivering the best of both classic Bass Phillip and new-era precision.