The Superstar Up North – Marc Soyard, Domaine de la Cras (new arrivals)

We could not wait to bring in the superlative 2018s by Marc Soyard. If you want to catch an absolute Burgundy star in the making, you definitely will not want to miss this landmark collection. Quantities are quite limited.
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BURGUNDY CULT ALERT • NEW ARRIVALS

Domaine De La Cras

Marc Soyard

His top 2018 cuvées are now here — and they’re stunning

. . he’s completely acing it. The wines have finesse and terroir — everything I’m looking for in good Burgundy.
— Josh Adler, “The Next Generation of French Winemakers”, The New York Times

Marc takes the greatest care of his estate. His wish is to bring the prestigious reputation of Burgundy to Dijon by producing wines of the highest level. And he succeeds perfectly!
— La Cave des Papilles

. . the wines are closely related style-wise to the magnificent wines of Domaine Bizot . .
— Steen Öhman, Winehog

If you’re feeling a certain sense of déjà vu, there’s a good reason for that. We did indeed present to you last month the wines of Domaine de la Cras: a set of the domaine’s library 2017s, plus some recently released 2018s and 2019s. Today we complete the portfolio with wines from our latest shipment — the domaine’s 2018 top cuvées (which saw a spring release): the Montre Cul and the Cras Monopole in both colours.

(For those of you who wish to revisit the story behind Marc Soyard’s extraordinary talent and his special, singular Domaine de la Cras, click here to read it in our July mailer.)

So, just how good are Marc’s 2018s? Last November, we visited his cellar at Domaine de la Cras to taste his 2018 wines from the barrel. As we departed nigh on two hours later, it was nearly impossible for us to contain our excitement.

The wines were astonishing: incredible definition, ethereal aromatics and penetrating sweetness were all delivered with absolute class. Judging these wines solely by their appellation level would be a mistake, pure and simple. His wines are a reminder that not all Bourgognes are alike and his may as well have come from a different planet. Such is Soyard’s mastery of his craft and the delight of his vinous sorcery. We, as wine lovers, can only be grateful.

Marc Soyard’s 2018s are brilliant milestones in the ascent of this rising superstar. Soyard is one of the Côte d’Or’s most exciting young vignerons, one who is rapidly developing a cult following. This is an extraordinary collection of burgundies that simply should not be missed. They are so good that we absolutely could not wait to share them with you. This is why we immediately jumped at the opportunity to ship these beauties in as soon as they were released.

Marc has truly outdone himself, and he continues to redefine perceptions of what is possible from this northern Dijonnais terroir. To say that the wines were thrilling is an understatement. They are hands-down the most remarkable collection that he has produced to date.

The wines are now available in-stock ex-Singapore. This offer is valid until 2 September 2020. Orders will be processed subject to remaining availability and final written confirmation. Full payment is required no later than 7 days after confirmation invoice is sent in order to confirm the purchase. All terms and conditions apply.

The Offer

- OFFER VALID ONLY UNTIL 2 September 2020
- PRICES ARE QUOTED NETT in SGD
- ALLOCATION RULES MAY APPLY
- SUBJECT TO FINAL WRITTEN CONFIRMATIOn

White

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“Cras – Monopole” Bourgogne Blanc 2018

S$ 90 / 750 ml for 3-bottles or more
S$ 95 / 750 ml

72 bottles

Biodynamic. 100% Chardonnay from Le Grand Bessy vineyard planted in 1983. Clay-limestone with marl subsoil. Manually harvested with sorting done at the vine. Pressed into barrel in an old vertical press. Native fermentation and malo in barrel. 15-18 months in barrel (15% new). No racking, fining or filtering. A homeopathic (1 g/HL) dose of SO2 added only just prior to bottling. 4,394 bottles produced.

“A big step up from the highly delectable Bourgogne Blanc, at once more high-toned and exotic on the nose and more palate-saturating in the mouth. Ripe orchard fruit, young pineapple with hint of sweet oak-spice lead to a complex set of flavours and a minerally charged palate. The fruits and salinity leave the tongue stained with flavours long after the wine leaves the mouth. This beautifully ripened wine is held together by an uncanny high-voltage energy. A dynamic juice and a stunning achievement for the vintage and appellation.” AC

Red

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“Montre Cul” Bourgogne 2018

S$ 82 / 750 ml for 3-bottles or more
S$ 87 / 750 ml

72 bottles

The grapes come from a section named Montre-Cul, a 4-ha plot which is one of the last remaining parcels within the city limits of Dijon. Soyard’s small parcel of vines can be found at the steepest part near the top. Only natural yeast is used during fermentation. No racking, fining, or filtering. A homeopathic (1 g/HL) dose of SO2 added only just prior to bottling.

“High-toned fragrance with a whiff of classy new oak framing charming red-inflected fruits on the nose. Compared to the more candid style of the previous year, this feels more accomplished and self-assured, filling up the mouth with a penetrating juiciness and culminating in a mouthwatering finish. Don’t let the cheeky label fool you. Fun as it is, this is a serious juice that will surprise on the upside if cellared properly although, frankly, it’ll be hard to stop at just a few glasses with this wine.” AC

Note:
The 2018 label says “Montre Luc” instead of Montre Cul, its rightful name. This is not a mistake. Due to administrative oversight, the domaine was late in filing an update of its ownership of the vineyard. This, by law, disallows it from citing the actual name of the vineyard on the label. Marc decided to play with the words by printing ‘cul’ backwards, hence this one-off name. Marc has also changed his label printer (hence a slightly different shade of blue for the colour of the label) as well as the bottle type this vintage, switching over to the broader-shaped version reserved for his top wines.

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“Cras – Monopole” Bourgogne Rouge 2018

S$ 93 / 750 ml for 3-bottles or more
S$ 98 / 750 ml

72 bottles

Biodynamic. 100% Pinot Noir from Le Grand Bessy vineyard planted in 1983. Clay-limestone with marl subsoil. Manually harvested with sorting done at the vine. Pressed into barrel in an old vertical press and fermented with whole clusters intact. 15-18 months in barrel (50% new). A homeopathic (1 g/HL) dose of SO2 added only just prior to bottling. 3,252 bottles produced.

“Soaring aromatics – spices, flowers, sweet berry fruits intermingle to create a sensational multi-layered bouquet. The entry is ripe but stunningly fresh, with nectareous dark cherry essence all rolled up into a ball of flavours that glides effortlessly across the tongue. Airy and voluminous, the wine repeats the sweet fragrance in the inner mouth. A touch of new oak lends polish and class to the wine. Finishes long with sweet but cool fruits, all weightless and seamless. This is a wondrous burgundy – regardless of cru level – and a towering testament to the specialness of the Dijonnais’ Cras terroir.” AC

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Prices are quoted nett in Singapore Dollars (SGD), ex-Singapore, valid until 2 September 2020.
Prices are for single bottle size (750 ML) unless otherwise specified.
Orders will be processed subject to remaining availability and final written confirmation.
Full payment must be made no later than 7 days after invoice date to confirm the order. We reserve the right to redistribute wines ordered not honoured by timely payment or sufficient mutually agreeable notice.
This offer is non-transferable and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and/or promotions.
Wines sold are not returnable.
Delivery fee is waived for purchases over S$280 nett in a single receipt to a single Singapore address. Otherwise S$25 delivery fee (or S$15 for purchases of 3-bottles or below) per address applies. Please allow a couple of days to organise delivery.
Order(s) are to be collected/delivered within 1 month upon completion of sale. Failure to take delivery / collect goods will result in storage fees being charged to your account.

ARTISAN CELLARS AUGUST 2020 WINE LIST
This list outlines a compilation of artisanal wines that we carry. We take pride in the sourcing and provenance of our wines, from the most affordable to the higher ends. As importers, most of our wines come direct from the estates. We are proud to work with the most respected growers from every wine region, each of them representing the very best that their respective appellation is capable of producing. To augment our list, we occasionally include quality wines from only impeccable sources. Regardless of point of origin, we are always committed to shipping and storing them in ideal cellar conditions. Please email us at sales@artisan-cellars.com or call us at +65 6838 0373 to enquire about exact availability of wines, or to find out anything you wish to know about our wines.

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