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Pure Lapierre energy here—transparent, convivial, and gone far too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Left Bank","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45217196605673,"sku":"F46612","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/2805\/7022\/products\/image_869a8508-0710-4f4f-9944-c72afe5d9fc9.png?v=1631294278"},{"product_id":"b52","title":"Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Beaujolais","description":"","brand":"Left Bank","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45051275346153,"sku":"F48001","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/2805\/7022\/products\/image_24cf2d01-82ed-40a8-a88e-d28b22a0e261.png?v=1631301484"},{"product_id":"prunelle-de-navacelle-regnie","title":"Prunelle De Navacelle Regnie 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunelle de Navacelle is a trailblazing vigneronne in the emerging Beaujolais-Lantignié region.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe produces small lots of her personal project at her family’s Château du Basty, home of the Perroud family since 1482. Prunelle farms old vines with regenerative agroecology methods to encourage biodiversity while fighting climate change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated just north of Brouilly, west of Régnié, and less than one kilometer from the border of Morgon, Lantignié is a gem of a village that reminds us in some ways of what the Côte des Bar is to Champagne: an underdog that’s a hot spot of untapped potential. Lantignié has great geological complexity in the subsoils, with vineyards consisting of pink granite and volcanic blueschist (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003epierres bleues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). It also has a diverse landscape with vines planted on rolling hills, bisected by streams, and bordered by woodland. 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Prunelle farms old vines with regenerative agroecology methods to encourage biodiversity while fighting climate change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePronounced aromas joyfully leap from the glass of black cherry trees planted near a freshwater lake, while touches of wild herbs dust the rim of the glass as if they were put there by a tiny fairy’s wand.  Just because it’s “vivid and fruity” doesn’t mean this wine doesn’t have depth: A deep dive into pomegranate, raspberries, orange zest, and wet stones all come together with such a refreshing finish that it drives one to eat, and eat well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like cru Beaujolais - and we know that y'all do - here is one of the hottest new producers making outstandingly lovely wine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vino Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43244107792617,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/2805\/7022\/files\/IMG-0881.png?v=1739211183"},{"product_id":"les-sources-dagape-saint-amour-petit-besset","title":"Les Sources d'Agape Saint Amour PETIT Besset","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo much to talk about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst, Agape. “Agape love, which is most often crowned as the highest form of Christian love, is the kind of love and action that shows empathy; extends the desire for good of the beloved; wants the best; extends help or demonstrates good intentions; and is intended for everyone. 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There is joy here on the nose with its crazy perfumes of yellow cherries, gorgeous red fruit, baking smells from Grandmother’s pantry and finally just a hint of breeze coming in from the backyard \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epotager\u003c\/em\u003e. The palate is so light and fresh that I kept on filling my mouth like I had just biked 50 miles and was pounding Gatorade. Chill it and have fun while it sparkles and pops up to room temperature. Or let the wine breathe over hours and drink it slow, pulling you into a soft, warm, rosy glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhich is all to say – I’ve had my deep dives into Beaujolais and I started seriously collecting it with Marcel Lapierre’s ’99 vintage. Arthur is nearly brand new (he founded this domaine and its only four years old), but he reminds me of all the other young bucks I’ve met in Beaujolais, and more. 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