Maxime Crotet
Beaune
— Poligny with Puligny Characteristics —
Will and I were sitting with one of my favourite importers discussing his recent trip to France. I had to attend to some clients in the shop and left Will at the tasting. I returned and inquired what was in my glass ...
Will: “Puligny.”
Me: “Delightful. Very natural but clean, elegant, and some Puligny typicite on the nose. Grass clippings, green-white orchard fruit, crushed white stone.”
Will: “Puligny, huh?”
Me: ???
Will: “It's POL-igny, in Jura.”
Me: “Well ... even more impressive! Though I'm undecided as to whether the ‘Papyrus’ font on label helps or harms its cause.”
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Maxime Crotet 2023 Vin de France Chardonnay
(Shelf Price: $115.00)
Offer: $98.00
Minimal Sulphur at bottling only; 10m in French Oak; vines: 1990 plantings, Poligny, Jura.
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“There is a vitality to the aromatic presence of the Maxime Crotet Chardonnay, which is a brilliant yellow-green with further verdant highlights in the glass. Grass clippings, green pear, firm and white stone fruit, and some quince burst from the glass backgrounded by crushed limestone, citrus leaf, and a hint of petrichor. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh with a good line of acidity and no excess weight from some discreetly evident battonage. Once again quinces and white nectarines together ripe Williams Pear form the central profile; alongside lime curd and mineral nuances. A wave of salinity and chalk provides a moreish conclusion. There is a great 'activity' while remaining (for me) fantastically pure and free of microbial elements. Charmingly eccentric; moreover and more importantly: delicious.”
— David
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Also available…
Maxime Crotet 2022 Beaujolais Lantignie
(Shelf Price: $115.00)
Offer: $98.00
Maxime Crotet 2022 Cotes de Nuits Villages ‘Les Monts de Boncourt’
(Shelf Price: $165.00)
Offer: $139.00
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If you would like any of the above, would like to come by for a private appointment, or just have some questions — please let us know.