DOMAINE DE LA CADETTE, BOURGOGNE ROUGE CUVEE L'ERMITAGE, 6 Bottle Case, 75cl

In Burgundy, where the Pinot Noir grape reigns supreme, a lesser known grape, called Cesar, - named after the Roman Emperor (a cousin of Barbera) is grown in small parcels of land. It's then blended with Pinot Noir to create this wonderful wine from Domaine de la Cadette - the César brings an element of dense, dark fruit and tannic structure, while the fresh, bright, and lively Pinot Noir provides fluidity and high-toned aromatics.

Starting in 1990, Jean and Catherine Montanet vinified their first vintage under the tutelage of Bernard Raveneau, who later introduced the couple to importer Kermit Lynch. It wasn't until 1997 until the Vezelay appellation was officially recognized by the INAO, and two years later the couple began to farm in organics. Among the deep list of esteemed domaines imported by Kermit Lynch, Cadette has always been a secret source for terrific white Burgundy value.