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Edouard Delaunay & Ses Fils

Vieilles Vignes Le Village Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2018

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.0

At 14% alcohol and a medium to medium plus cherry color this is a big #burgundy wine. Gevrey is always a little bit bigger than other villages, but this wine in particular and especially side-by-side with the Savigny-Les-Beaune seems particularly ripe and rich. It’s enjoyable and yet not what I was expecting only 3304 bottles made  — 12 days ago

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Vanguardist

McLaren Vale Grenache 2021

Actually Mourvedre 100%

I was recommended to try this over the Grenache that is also very good i was told but this wine had a smoother tannin and potentially i could served it chilled too.
..well, i didn't drink it chilled, but i see what my friend meant..i am learning to appreciate chilled reds up here, i realise that you cannot have big reds when it is particularly warm weather and i must admit it makes sense.

The wine is delicious btw
On the nose it has a floral violet scent that i deeply loved. It has a good crunchy fruit that varied from sour cherry to fuji apple to pomegranate. A lovely mineral character too.

Palate is crunchy, vibrant and smooth.
It is hard to detect the tannin which in a mourvedre is rare.
I guess it has been tamed pretty well.
However this is not a thin wine, it has its structure and a long finish.

Only 2650 bottles produced.
I had Edouard Maurisset with me on the road representing the Delaunay wines from Burgundy and he is business partner with Michael and Claire who are more local to McLaren Vale.
It is a great project.
We visited one of my customer and literally bumped in their wines.
That's how i met this wine.
Great discover.
— 9 months ago

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Edouard Delaunay & Ses Fils

Le Village Vieilles Vignes Savigny-Lès-Beaune Pinot Noir 2017

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.2

Very fine. Elegant — 12 days ago

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Edouard Delaunay & Ses Fils

September Bourgogne Chardonnay 2027

Light, easy to drink. Suitable to drink alone — 3 months ago

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Edouard Delaunay

Grand Calcaire Chablis Chardonnay 2020

🍇 100% Chardonnay | Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France

A true gem of a wine of pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay from the iconic Kimmeridgian limestone-clay soils that define the northernmost vineyards of Burgundy, brushing the southern edge of Champagne.

On the nose:
Delicately floral with a streak of flinty minerality and lifted citrus notes. Pure, focused, and elegant.

On the palate:
Absolutely dry and crisp, with vibrant acidity and a medium-bodied mouthfeel. Zesty lemon, chalky tension, and just a whisper of orange peel at the very back end of the palate. Finishes with salinity and length that’s tailor-made for oysters and seafood.

Mouthfeel overall:
Fresh, lively, and laser-focused, this is Chablis at its finest, clean, precise, and impossibly drinkable. The kind of wine that reminds you why Chardonnay rules the white wine world.

Pairing tip:
✨ The ultimate oyster wine, though equally brilliant with sushi, scallops, or a lemon-butter sole.

Can’t have enough of it, and you won’t want to either. Cheers! 🦪🍋🥂
— 4 months ago

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Laurent Delaunay

Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2023

Laurent Delaunay – Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2023
Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine comes from Pouilly-Fuissé, one of the most prestigious appellations of the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy. Known for its limestone-rich soils and sun-kissed slopes at the foot of the Roche de Solutré, the region consistently delivers structured yet elegant expressions of Chardonnay.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright and inviting, the nose opens with white peach, citrus zest, and pear, layered with floral notes of acacia and a subtle mineral undertone. On the palate, ripe orchard fruits blend with lemon curd, toasted almonds, and a touch of honey, all balanced by a clean saline streak.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, fresh, and precise. The texture shows a lovely balance between richness and crisp acidity, with a long, elegant finish that carries hints of stone fruit and chalky minerality.

Winemaking Notes
Carefully selected Chardonnay grapes were vinified partly in stainless steel to preserve freshness, with a portion aged in oak barrels to add depth and complexity. This dual approach highlights the harmony between fruit purity and gentle richness.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside roast chicken, seared scallops, or creamy mushroom risotto. For cheese lovers, pair with Comté or aged goat cheese.

Verdict
A polished and modern take on Pouilly-Fuissé, combining Burgundian minerality with approachable fruit. The 2023 vintage feels bright and youthful now but has the depth to develop further over the next few years.
— 2 months ago

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Edouard Delaunay & Ses Fils

Septembre Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022

A regional 100% Chard sourced mainly from Côte d’Or (the Côte de Beaune and the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits), and Mâconnais deemed as Edouard’s house signature and sensible price point. Truly “à la mode” Chard that combines freshness of citrus, lemon and orange, with elegance and subtle aromas of mandarine peel. Barely any of cream, but soft on the mid-range palate with a finish of hazelnut and an amazing dry and clean completion of baked pear layers. — 7 months ago

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