Villa Sparina, Gavi Di Gavi 2025 vs Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Meurgey-Croses 2022
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Meurgey-Croses 2022 currently starts £0.20 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £24.40 | £24.20 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Villa Sparina | Meurgey-Croses |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Cortese | Chardonnay |
| Region | — | Burgundy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Villa Sparina, Gavi Di Gavi 2025
The Gavi di Gavi DOCG was first produced in 1974 and is closely tied with the historic identity of Villa Sparina. Made from 100% Cortese, from vines averaging over 30 years old, the wine displays a unique expression the terroir in its purity and focus. With honeysuckle and yellow pears on the nose and a steely minerality on the palate, it is easily comparable to a Chablis (on a vespa). The Villa Sparina family estate can be found in Monterotondo, in the Gavi DOCG district of Piedmont. Overseen by the Moccagatta family since the 1970s, Villa Sparina specialise in the production of local grape varieties Cortese and Barbera with over 70% of their 100 hectares dedicated to these grapes. The striking amphora-shaped bottle was inspired by an ancient Roman relic excavated from the property during a period of restoration. It has become a symbol for the estate: “ elegant but strong, modern but with an ancient touch ”. "Expect nothing less than class and precision from Villa Sparina. Purity and focus here with a light fresh touch. However the concentration also shines through in the long finish. There is a beautiful balance of soft stone fruit and yellow citrus. A floral essence provides further complexity. Perfect aperitif or pair with shellfish and crustacea." Our note
Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Meurgey-Croses 2022
Our second vintage from Pierre, who divides his time between vineyards in Macon and the Cote d’Or, the latter being made in Chateau de Bligny, formerly the winemaking base of Jane Eyre. Pierre characterises 2022 has having “ ripeness and preserved freshness" . He suggests that despite the hot year the wines do not have the same concentration as 2020 - which were more forced because of the early harvest, and instead show a greater natural balance, being made from “ happy fruit ” as he puts it. He notes the wines have gained more body during élévage but retain a fresher style than normal solar vintages. Head Wine Guru Tom's notes are a little brief as an unexpected appointment to taste the Hospices de Beaune 2023 wines at the cuverie prior to this year’s auction cut across our appointment so we raced through these wines with almost indecent haste! We highly suggest you take your time to appreciate them more leisurely as there is plenty to enjoy here. “From a single vineyard ‘Le Mont’ in Clessé with vines that are pushing 70 years old, matured in large 450l foudres. A sophisticated, herbal nose – tarragon and chamomile and a touch of citrus oils. Pear skin and a touch of yellow plum too extends on to the palate which shows appealing vivacity and minerality, with a herbaceous lift on the finish. This offers a high degree of complexity for Macon, no doubt the old vines imparting wisdom not wrinkles!” Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru
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