Gérard Raphet Bourgogne Les Grands Champs 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
An absolute gem of a Bourgogne. Crushed raspberries and baking spices on the aromatic nose; the mouth is lively and juicy, with touches of white pepper and a delicious flood of ripe red berries. The finish is fresh, clean and sapid.

Gérard Raphet Chambolle-Musigny Les Bussieres 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
A classic Chambolle nose of wildflowers and violets mixes with baking spices and stewed red fruits; flavors mix red berries with a touch of cream. "Les Bussières" sits on the border with Morey, and shares the same elevation and exposition as Morey’s premier cru row.

Gérard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Aromas of raspberry coulis, with flavors of fresh and sautéed summer fruits and baking spices. A very captivating Charmes.

Gérard Raphet Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Perfumes of warm earth, smoke and warm raspberry sauce; flavors of red/purple fruits mix with peppery spice and earth. A noble cru that will certainly go the long haul in a cool cellar.

Gérard Raphet Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
A full wine with depth and structure; creamy berries, incense and smoke; a rich, spicy finish. Another gem for the cellar.

Gérard Raphet Clos Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
VERY LIMITED. Winemaker Gerard Raphet selects just a few rows of vines from this grand cru vineyard’s southern corner; vines here are more than 100 years old. Concentration, velvety fruit, longevity -- this wine has it all.

Gérard Raphet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combottes 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Aromas of confit red fruit and sautéed berries; plush, spicy flavors of cherry compote and gingerbread. "Combottes" is surrounded by grand cru vineyards at the border between Gevrey and Morey.

Gérard Raphet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Raphet wines are a Burgundy-lover’s Burgundy. They are best appreciated by those already familiar with the light color and earthy flavors of classic Burgundian Pinot Noir. Structure and depth; aromas of earth and smoke and warm berry jam. Very long.

Gérard Raphet Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Chenys Vieilles Vignes 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Essentially an extension of grand cru Charmes, “Champs Chenys” is always a beautiful wine and delivers far above its station. Aromas transport to a Bombay ancient spice market, with fresh tamarind, black cherries, white pepper and a hint of garam masala—smoky, sultry and very captivating.

Gérard Raphet Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru Les Millandes 2011
France / Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Black fruit aromas with black and pink pepper; juicy and supple, with suggestions of violets and rose petals. Raphet’s few rows in this premier cru abut grand cru Clos de la Roche upslope.