{"title":"Legendary","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegendary-tier selections from the Potion Collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2008-gonet-medeville-grand-cru-extra-brut-cuvee-theophile","title":"2008 Gonet-Médeville Grand Cru Extra Brut Cuvée Théophile","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brilliant 2008 that’s super-structured, with tons of drive and superb palate intensity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine has been barrel-fermented then aged on lees for 11 years followed by a \"marrying\" time of 2 years with cork age...and it's still as fresh as a daisy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magical blend comes from (40%) Le Mesnil Champ d'Alouette site and (60%) Ambonnay Grand Ruelles, both of course, great and classic Grand Crus.\u003cbr\u003eThis, as with the Champ d'Alouette is fermented in used barrels and aged for an eternity (11 years) in bottle.\u003cbr\u003eIt's a dialed up intense wine with great vinosity, pinot meatiness and \"sappiness\" together with chardonnay lemon compote and  saline \/ rocky mineral nuances.  With a well judged 2g\/L of sugar, it's a striking beautifully (partially) aged and vinous wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulie and Xavier Gonet-Médeville are, in many ways, the first couple of French wines. Both hail from storied winemaking families: Julie's family is famous for its incomparable Château Gilette, and Xavier comes from a long line of Champagne growers in Le Mesnil. Leading a new generation of winemakers, they bring their family knowledge, methods and passion to the many wines they now make together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2000, when his family's plots in Champagne were being divided, Xavier opted for a modest collection of the highest quality 1er and Grand Cru vineyards with a goal of producing only the most exquisite, small-production Champagnes. Champagne Gonet-Médeville's Pinot Noir (1er Cru Bisseuil and Grand Cru Ambonnay) and Chardonnay (Grand Cru Mesnil-Sur-Oger) are farmed organically, and each parcel is vinified separately to emphasize its individual terroir. There is no chaptalization, malolactic fermentation, or fining, and dosage is minute. The wines are matured for a minimum of two years before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071140802792,"sku":"SQ9642221","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-jayer-grand-cru-burgundy-georges-jayer-emmanuel-rouget-echezaux-grand-cru-2-pk","title":"Emmanuel Rouget Echézeaux Grand Cru — 2pk","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIncludes two bottles of the 2015 Georges Jayer bottling of Echezaux, vinified by Emmanuel Rouget.  This is part of the bequest from Henri Jayer to his descendants.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eStored professionally since release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlease e-mail \u003ca href=\"mailto:jason@stereophonicwine.com\"\u003ejason@stereophonicwine.com\u003c\/a\u003e for other Rouget availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141163240,"sku":"SQ4518788","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-emmanuel-rouget-cros-parantoux-2pk-2014-and-2015","title":"Emmanuel Rouget Cros Parantoux — 2014 \u0026 2015 2pk","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe historic plot made famous by Henri Jayer, the tradition carried on brilliantly by his descendants.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97-99 points, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux, raised entirely in new oak, has a very clean and precise, yet incredibly intense bouquet, layers of red and black fruit loaded with minerals, all with wonderful precision. The palate is extremely precise, perhaps one of the nose I have encountered in recent years, with laser-like focus, perfect acidity and a gentle grip on the Richebourg-like finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is a stunning Cros Parantoux, stunning. (NM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e95 points, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux, of which there are seven barrels this year, has a beautifully defined bouquet, very pure and precise with wild strawberry, limestone, rose petal and a touch of blood orange. You miss a heartbeat just nosing this wine. The palate is precise, refined and very pure, a silver bead of acidity, so much energy on the finish as it fans out in graceful fashion. There is incredible persistence here, a brilliant Cros Parantoux with which Uncle Henri would have been proud. [Neal Martin, 09\/28\/2017]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eStored professionally since release.\u003cbr\u003eAir shipping and insurance available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e1 set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141327080,"sku":"SQ7765061","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-cappellano-pie-franco-2pk-the-barolo-unicorn-of-all-unicorns","title":"Cappellano Pie Franco Barolo — 2pk","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIncludes one bottle each of 2007 Cappellano Pie Franco Barolo and 2008 Cappellano Pie Franco Barolo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMichet clone Nebbiolo planted onto its own rootstock which produces a wine sensory experience one might concievably compare to  a full-body orgasm. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eApproximately 150cs are produced annually for the entire planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFrom FineWineGeek.com:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOtin Fiorin\u003cspan\u003e refers to the specific parcel in the Gabutti Vineyard owned by Cappellano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiè Franco\u003cspan\u003e refers to the vines within this parcel which were planted with European root stock in 1989.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichet\u003cspan\u003e refers to the particular clone of Nebbiolo used in these 1989 plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAround 1985, Teobaldo Cappellano purchased a 10-acre (4-hectare) parcel in the \u003cstrong\u003eGabutti vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Serralunga d'Alba from a farmer named Fiorin. Teobaldo named this parcel Otin Fiorin, meaning Garden of Fiorino. The winery had been buying grapes from this parcel since 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eStarting in the late 1980s, Cappellano began labeling its estate Barolo with both \u003cstrong\u003eOtin Fiorin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGabutti\u003c\/strong\u003e (sometimes Collina Gabutti).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn 1989, Teobaldo replanted approximately one third of his Otin Fiorin parcel in Gabutti with Nebbiolo vines grown on European root stock using the Michet clone of Nebbiolo. Note that the vast majority of vineyards used to make quality wines around the world are planted using American root stock due to \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phylloxera\"\u003ePhylloxera\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn 1994, 1995, and 1996, a wine from only this one third was bottled and labeled with the word \u003cstrong\u003eFranco\u003c\/strong\u003e under the words Otin Fiorin. Franco here connotes European root stock. (See below.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eStarting with the 1997 vintage, the wine from only this one third has been labeled with the phrase \u003cstrong\u003ePiè Franco - Michet\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom of the label, while the remaining two thirds of the wine is labeled \u003cstrong\u003ePiè Rupestris - Nebioli\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePiè Rupestris here refers to American root stock and Nebioli indicates that the clones in this portion of the vineyard are a mix of various Nebbiolo clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePiè Franco indicates European roots stock and Michet refers to the specific clone in that parcel. I had read that Franco here connotes European root stock because Franco means French, but it does not. As pointed out to me by \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cellarbook.wordpress.com\/\"\u003eKeith Levenberg\u003c\/a\u003e, Franco means free or frank as in a frank person. So Piè Franco means free foot. As pointed out to me by \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeremy_Parzen\"\u003eJeremy Parzen\u003c\/a\u003e (an expert in Italian linguistics), a good colloquial translation of Piè Franco would be free standing, that is the root is not altered (i.e. grafted). In response to my question, Jeremy went into much more detail on this phrase and usage in \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dobianchi.com\/2013\/03\/25\/pie-franco-meaning-wine\/\"\u003ehis blog, \u003cem\u003eDo Bianchi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eYou can see the difference in labeling between these 2 estate parcels in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinegeek.com\/cappellano\/2001_Rupestris_Franco2.jpg\"\u003ethis photo of the 2001 Rupestris and Franco\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIt is also starting in 1997 that Cappellano has dropped all use of the vineyard name Gabutti from its labels, only using Otin Fiorin to refer to its parcel within Gabutti. The reason for this is that Teobaldo was unhappy with the expansion of the borders of Gabutti and some of the wines made under this name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn a typical vintage, fewer than 9000 bottles of Rupestris are made and fewer than 2000 bottles of the Franco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141392616,"sku":"SQ0907639","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-2015-perrot-minot-grand-cru-duo-the-drc-beater-99pts","title":"2015 Perrot-Minot Grand Cru Duo","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTwo bottles from the superb 2015 class of Perrot-Minot, including the wine that outscored Romanee-Conti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2 packs available.  Stored since release in professional temp control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze - Top-Rated Wine of the Vintage: 97-99 points Stephen Tanzer, Vinous:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(just one new barrel out of seven): Dark red with ruby tones. Essence-of-Burgundy perfume of raspberry, white pepper, cardamom, Cuban tobacco, coffee and underbrush. Outrageously dense and intense on entry, then brilliantly delineated, penetrating and sweet in the middle palate, with its tangy red berry and earth flavors enlivened by building notes of menthol, rose petal and Oriental spices. With its uncanny energy and complexity and its unflagging finishing thickness, this noble, electric wine has all the elements for greatness. (And I could drink it today for its perfect balance and digestibility!)(ST)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015 Mazoyeres-Chambertin - 95-97 points Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has the most vivacious and intense bouquet amongst Christophe's 2015s, billowing red and dark cherries, creme de cassis, crushed violets and blood orange. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and extremely well-judged acidity. As such, there is outstanding focus here and a sense of precision running all the way through to the finish. This is a seriously fine Mazoyères-Chambertin that must rank as one of the best this domaine has produced. (NM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141523688,"sku":"SQ3433217","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"dealers-choice-jason-selects-champagnes-for-you-600","title":"Dealer's Choice — Jason Selects Champagne · $600","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eToo many good wines to choose from? The list of Champagnes here is just a fraction of what is available. Buy this option and I’ll assemble a set of bottles for you. $600 is the maximum price net of discount. The shipping charge is flat so it will cover whatever number of bottles the assortment amounts to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071142670568,"sku":"SQ4272734","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-pierre-gonon-saint-joseph-vertical-6pk","title":"Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph Vertical — 6pk","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierre Gonon farmed some of the best slopes of Mauves, in the very heart—and the historical birthplace—of the Saint-Joseph appellation. In 1988, he turned direction of the property over to his sons, Jean and Pierre. This friendly, talented team of brothers has since earned a reputation as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e domaine of Saint-Joseph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis section of the western bank of the Rhône boasts a long history of viticulture and winemaking. Grown on stone terraces dating back to Roman times, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ele vin de Mauves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a term coined by Jesuits in the 17th century— featured prominently on prestigious tables throughout France and beyond, even enjoying a mention in Victor Hugo's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When Saint-Joseph gained AOC status in 1956, the area under vine was very small, centered around the villages of Mauves, Tournon, and Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. The steep, east- and southeast-facing slopes here create what is nearly a mirror image to the fabled hill of Hermitage directly across the Rhône. In fact, the two appellations sit on the same granite bedrock formation, bisected by the river's flowing waters to create the topography we see today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1971, the Saint-Joseph appellation was significantly expanded, bridging the gap between Cornas to the south and Côte-Rôtie in the north. The vast increase in acreage included lesser sites on flatter land, and many over-cropped, forgettable wines soon followed. The Gonon brothers break this paradigm completely, as they both farm and vinify in the old-school style. They work their ten hectares of land entirely by hand, the steep grade and narrow spacing making mechanization impossible in most parcels. Their vines are trained in the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eéchalas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method, with a single stake per vine, and they do not trim the shoots. While the Gonons have been farming organically since 2004—without any chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, and using all-natural composts—they obtained certification in 2013. Their low-yielding vineyards span the three original communes of Saint-Joseph, sitting on poor, well-draining granite and gneiss soils, including old-vine parcels purchased from the famous Raymond Trollat, now retired, in 2006. Vineyards are replanted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esélection massale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cuttings from their strongest vines to perpetuate healthy rootstock and ensure genetic diversity. Once in the cellar, they ferment the wines traditionally in open, oak vats, with regular punch-downs by foot. The reds see a high proportion of stem inclusion, traditional in the region, and show classic aromatics of black olive, violets, and game with a great capacity for ageing. The Gonon brothers' wines are gutsy and wild, while still showing the freshness and delicacy typical of the appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIncludes one bottle each of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2018 Saint Joseph Blanc “Les Olivers”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2020 Les Iles Feray Rouge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2021 Les Iles Feray Rouge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2022 Les Iles Feray Rouge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2021 Saint Joseph Rouge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2022 Saint Joseph Rouge\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071143129320,"sku":"SQ3822808","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.potioncollector.com\/collections\/legendary.oembed","provider":"Potion Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}