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Very strict settling with bentonite. Fermentation in temperature-controlled vats at 12 degrees to preserve aromas. Put into barrels at around 1030 density and malolactic fermentation in barrels. The wine is then filtered and bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Piper Wines' hugely rewarding relationship with the Durand family domaine spans almost 30 years and 3 generations. Now in the hands of the dynamic and energetic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherpiperwines.co.uk\/collections\/domaine-xavier-durand?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=xavier\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Domaine Xavier Durand\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eXavier Durand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, who took over from father Rene in 2011, the estate has gone from strength to strength over the years and Xavier's undeniable talent has propelled it into the region's premier league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier began planting Chardonnay vines about 15 years’ ago with the intention of only producing very small quantities from each parcel across three appellations: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherpiperwines.co.uk\/collections\/france-white-wine\/products\/ladoix-cote-de-beaune-la-rangie-blanc-durand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ladoix Blanc Xavier Durand\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLadoix\u003c\/a\u003e (la Rangie), Côtes de Nuits Villages (Comblanchien) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherpiperwines.co.uk\/collections\/france-white-wine\/products\/bourgogne-cote-dor-blanc-le-poirier-au-loup-xavier-durand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bourgogne Blanc Xavier Durand\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBourgogne Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e (le Poirier au Loup on the Aloxe-Corton border. All three wines have an unparalleled clarity of fruit along with a clear imprint of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Xavier Durand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54865871569280,"sku":"","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/files\/CDNV_White_2023_Durand.jpg?v=1779888237"},{"product_id":"nuits-st-georges-les-charmois-domaine-xavier-durand","title":"Nuits St Georges Les Charmois 2023, Domaine Xavier Durand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA structured nose with some secondary forest floor meaty notes and a mouthfilling autumn fruit filled palate and excellent structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2023 - 13.5% abv\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the vines at Domaine Xavier Durand are between 35 and 80 years old, giving his wines complexity and character. Grown in light and sandy soil, this Les Charmois is a softer and more supple Pinot Noir than most Nuits-Saint-Georges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Xavier Durand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54865887428992,"sku":"","price":55.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/files\/NSG_Charmois_Durand_2021.jpg?v=1742988862"},{"product_id":"cote-de-nuits-villages-vi-domaine-xavier-durand","title":"Cote de Nuits Villages VI 2023 Domaine Xavier Durand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a young Burgundy that is full of fruit and a dash of earthiness - it can be drunk straight away, after a 10-15 minute aeration. It is full of incredible and dense fruit, (very pure and ripe) bordering on the darker cherry side, which is framed by Xavier's meticulous and judicious use of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special cuvée takes its name from the time when Xavier played rugby for Nuits St. Georges - the No. 6 position is the left flanker. The wine comes from an exceptional parcel of sixty year-old vines which are only 100 metres from the famed Nuits St. Georges vineyard, Clos de Maréchale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2023 - 13% abv\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 year-old Xavier Durand took over the 12 hectare family domaine, from his father, Rene at the beginning of 2011. This energetic and highly talented young man has propelled this domaine in to the region's premier league. Yields have been dramatically reduced and the emphasis is on terroir with all lieux-dits now clearly stated on the labels. These are wines of great precision and freshness, with a wonderful purity. Xavier's reds from the Cote de Nuits surpass many Nuits St. Georges and are phenomenal value. The top-end Aloxe-Corton, les Boutieres is from 40 year-old vines, planted just below the villages Premier Cru vineyards. The Grand Cru Corton le Rognet is widely regarded as being one of the finest from this vineyard whilst the humble Ladoix Cote de Beaune reveals the care and attention that Xavier puts in to all his wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains Sulphites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Xavier Durand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57476225958272,"sku":null,"price":38.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/files\/CDNVVI2023Durand.jpg?v=1772015071"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.christopherpiperwines.co.uk\/collections\/domaine-xavier-durand.oembed","provider":"Christopher Piper Wines Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}