{"title":"Winter Wines","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eWarm up your winter with our \u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eWinter Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, curated for comfort, richness, and indulgence. Oak \u0026amp; Élevage selects full-bodied reds, elegant whites, and fortified wines that complement cold-weather dining and seasonal celebrations. Perfect for your cellar, intimate evenings, or gifting, these wines deliver sophistication, warmth, and exceptional taste with every pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2018-domaine-vincent-dauvissat-les-forets-premier-cru-chablis","title":"2018 Domaine Vincent Dauvissat ‘Les Forets’ Premier Cru Chablis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Forest, which is Vincent Dauvissat’s deliberate spelling of the famous Chablis 1er Cru Les Forets, is perhaps his most emblematic wine, even more so than his Grand Cru Les Clos and Les Preuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear on year it is of true Grand Cru quality at about a third of the price. It’s certainly not cheap but it is the unicorn 1er Cru wine of Chablis, that needs to be cellared to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Domaine that needs no introduction. Vincent Dauvissat along with Francois Raveneau are to most the benchmark Domaine’s of this superb region. The first wines labelled under Dauvissat were released in 1931 by Vincent’s grandfather Robert. Vincent himself took over the reigns in 1970 and in fact now has his own children who are involved, Ghislain and Etiennette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine has been working with Biodynamics since 2002 across all their vineyards which include Petit and Village Chablis, 1er Cru Vaillons,1er Cru Sechets,1er Cru La Forets and the Grand Cru sites of Les Clos and Les Preuses. A key part of their style is the use of barrels in the elevage of their wines. Primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with a small proportion dependent on the vineyard into barrel. Post fermentation the majority of the wines pend from 6 to 18 months in barrel, the majority of which is seasoned, neutral oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2018 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest is also showing well, opening in the glass with aromas of crisp green orchard fruit, citrus oil, beeswax, honeycomb and oyster shell. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, it’s fleshy and enveloping, with a lovely spine of acidity and a long, saline finish. Like the Vaillons, this is quite demonstrative for a young Dauvissat Forest, and it will deliver considerable pleasure straight out of the gates.” 93 points, William Kelley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oak \u0026 Élevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43691008688221,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7426\/1853\/files\/Photoroom_20240711_163611.jpg?v=1759700788"},{"product_id":"2016-kusuda-syrah-martinborough-nz","title":"2016 Kusuda Syrah, Martinborough, NZ","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2016 Syrah is soft, earthy, spicy and intricately detailed, with layers of exotic nuance and seamless tannins. It weaves together notes of black pudding, blood plum, fresh-turned earth, tobacco and finely milled pepper, all framed by gently ferruginous tannins. There’s a beautiful sense of harmony here—everything perfectly in place, with no element out of step. The wine carries itself with quiet confidence and precision, unfolding gracefully across the palate. Now entering a compelling drinking window, it also shows the balance and structure to evolve effortlessly for years to come. A superb, finely composed Syrah, drinking beautifully at ten.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eHiroyuki Kusuda’s Martinborough vineyard is one of the most meticulous small-scale operations in the world, with just 1.6 hectares of Pinot Noir and tiny plantings of Syrah and Riesling. His approach is uncompromising—each berry is hand-selected at perfect ripeness, often requiring multiple passes through the vineyard. At harvest, a dedicated team (many travelling from Japan) assists in an extraordinary berry-by-berry sorting process, where only flawless fruit is kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"762\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eProduction is minuscule, amounting to only a few thousand bottles each year, making these wines highly sought after. The result is Pinot Noir of incredible purity, precision and finesse—an expression of obsessive craftsmanship where every detail is considered and quality is paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak \u0026 Élevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44274238455901,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7426\/1853\/files\/IMG_3032.heic?v=1773807706"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7426\/1853\/collections\/Screenshot_2025-09-30_113113.png?v=1760921862","url":"https:\/\/oakandelevage.com.au\/collections\/winter-wines.oembed","provider":"Oak \u0026 Elevage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}