Petit Philippe "Top 10" Wines Collection 2024 (10-Pack)

#10 | Walter Scott 'La Combe Vert' Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

• Region: Willamette Valley, OR
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Production: 1480 cases | Certified Organic
• Tasting Notes: Aromas of black raspberries, licorice root, dried lavender, black tea, and pink peppercorn. The palate entices bright, spicy red fruit, tea-textured tannins, vibrant acidity showcases a lovely and balanced example of what Willamette Valley has to offer. Lush and beautiful to drink now while also having the power and structure to age gracefully.
  

#9  | Antica Fratta Franciacorta Sparkling 'Brut Cuvée' NV

• Region: Franciacorta | Lombardy, Italy
• Varietal: 90% Chardonnay | 10% Pinot Nero
• Alcohol: 13%
• Dosage: 5 g/l
• Tasting Notes: Balanced, biscuity with aromas of dried apples, lemons, pastries and toasted almonds. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and sleek bubbles. Nuances of burnt sugar and brown spice linger, maintaining a marvelous freshness, and finish.
  

#8 | Domaine Ostertag Vin Orange "The New Chapter" 2023

**An elegant, yet approachable must-try "skin-contact" wine for both afficionados and newbies to Orange wine styles!**

• Region: Alsace, France
• Varietal: 90% Gewürztraminer, 10% Sylvaner
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Production: 10-day skin contact | Certified Biodynamic | Practicing Organic | Natural
• Tasting Notes: "A fresh nose, expressive of beautiful tenacity. Floral notes, aromatic herbs with a subtle touch of candied fruit with intoxicating and captivating spice. The palate presents itself with a juice of elegant substance, revealing a tone of blood orange and cinnamon in the mid-palate, completed by a complex finish due to the Sylvaner providing a long and straight acidity."
  - Arthur Ostertag
  

# 7  | Newfound 'Gravels' Red Rhone Blend 2022

• Region: Mendocino | North Coast, CA
• Varietal: 64% Grenache, 22% Carignan, 14% Mourvèdre
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Production: 430 cases 
• Tasting Notes: Bright aromatics, luxardo cherry, sage, dried rose petal. The palate maintains its red fruit intensity and a supple mid-palate that’s more linear than broad. Displays the elegance and fragrance of a Grenache, density and richness of a Carignan, elevated the mid-palate richness and depth from the touch of Mourvèdre. An expressive Rhone blend that over-delivers and easily an everyday Red meant for any occasion.

#6  | Générique Pauillac 2019 (Pichon-Lalande 3rd Label)

• Region: Pauillac | Bordeaux, France
• Varietal: 80% Merlot | 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Production: The first vintage of celebrated Pichon-Baron-Lalande's new 3rd label
• Tasting Notes: Unbelievable quality and value at this price! Velvet red colored with hints of amber, a vigorous and powerful full-bodied wine rich in fruit and tannin. Aromas of black-currant, raspberry and a floral bouquet of violets and roses. Persistent finish with some earthy notes. Balanced and structured for an elegantly complex and nuanced wine that appeases all palates!

#5  | Erika Obermeyer 'Erika O' Chenin Blanc 2021

• Region: Agter-Paarl, South Africa
• Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc (Old Vines)
• Alcohol: 14%
• Tasting Notes: Honoring the best of the Loire Valley, Erika's unique small-batch South African Chenin puts a New World spin on a classic French varietal. Elegant and vibrant with concentrated fruit purity, superb complex nose featuring notes of stone fruit, ripe apricots and pineapple followed by melon and grapefruit with subtle notes of spice. The palate is generous and rich with broad layers of flavor and a creamy texture. Impressive structure and intensity with excellent ageing potential for those with patience.
  

#4  | Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2019 |  **One of Mark's producer visits in Italy!**

• Region: Montalcino | Tuscany, Italy
• Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Production: Certified Organic
• Tasting Notes: A delicately powerful and elegant expression of a classic Italian wine enjoyed by afficionados and newcomers alike. Aromas of blue flower, red currant, cranberry and potting soils. A classic Sangiovese palate of cherry and strawberry fruit, along with leafy underbrush and rosemary accents, is set apart by silky, elegant tannins framing the lasting tasting experience.

#3 | Domaine Paul Nicolle Chablis 1er Cru "Les Fourneaux" 2022

• Region: Chablis, France
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Alcohol: 13%
• Tasting Notes: Pale yellow with gold reflections in the glass with a nose full of pear, yellow apple, and meyer lemon. Fresh yet rich on the mid-palate, with citrus blossom and green apple flavors. A salty minerality and a clean finish is present thanks to the Kimmeridgian soils of this 1er Cru that balance out perfectly the ripe fruit accents.
  

#2  | Champagne Gimonnet-Gonet 'L'Etonnant' Blanc de Noirs NV

**The first Blanc de Noirs made at the joined Gimonnet-Gonet estate, L'Etonnet is an exceptional representation of the Blanc de Noir style and excellent value for an entry Grower Champagne.**

• Region: Oger | Champagne, France
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 12% | 
• Dosage: 5 g/L
• Tasting Notes: The harmonious cuvee impresses with a fine mousse with noble aromas of brioche and red fruits. On the palate it flows with notes of ripe pear, baked apple, citrus, cherry, and brioche - L'Etonnant is full-bodied yet elegant. 

#1  | Patria Wines 'Oakville Ranch' Cabernet Franc 2021

**An unparalleled Cabernet Franc from winemaker Tony Biagi. Between the pedigree behind the wine and the quality of what is in the bottle, this production is poised to be on the radar of collectors and connoisseurs alike.**

• Region: Napa Valley, California
• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
• Vineyard: Oakville Ranch, located high above the eastern hills of Napa Valley at an elevation of 1,400 ft above sea level.
• Alcohol: 14.6%
• Tasting Notes: Gripping, structured tannins and mineral and tobacco leaf characteristics that reflect their high-altitude, volcanic, hillside terroir. Gorgeous color in the glass - a deep, dark purple with an electric pink rim. The palate is velvety and lush with fresh red raspberries, red plum, and blackberry compote, highlighted by cinnamon, clove, and a touch-of-caramel finish. This wine is singing right now with great balance and texture!