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Startling Precision
2010 Agrapart Blanc de Blancs Vénus Brut Nature

Agrapart's Champagnes are some of the most rivetingly precise and refined expressions of Chardonnay anywhere. Vénus is their top cuvée, and it takes the theme of elegance and kinetic, chalky minerality that runs through the line-up to an ultra-compelling conclusion. 

A High Point in a Great Vintage
2014 Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Forets

Moreau-Naudet simpy nailed the 2014 vintage.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow:
2014 Pierre Boisson Meursault

This is one of those emails that I write with trepidation.

Utter Brilliance - Lowest Price:
2010 Agrapart Mineral Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Agrapart's Mineral is one of the most riveting expressions of Chardonnay to be found.

At The Top of Their Game
2014 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet

Leflaive's 2014s are easily some of the best wines that we've seen from them in the past decade. Across the board, they have show-stopping elegance, real impact and complexity, and serious cut and structure.

"In a word, excellent"
2014 Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet

There was a point when Tribut was an insider's secret. That has ended, especially in 2014.

Tribut's 2014s are stunning, and the Côte de Léchet is a star of the line-up. This hasn't escaped people. It's a wine that's become very difficult to locate in any quantity. Currently, there are two other listings.

"Precision and total class"
2014 Kongsgaard Chardonnay

Kongsgaard's Chardonnay may very well be the most riveting Chardonnay in California.

Chassagne Benchmark - Don't Miss Value:
2014 Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Crus: Clos St. Jean, Clos de la Maltroie & Les Chaumées - Clos de la Truffière

Along with Ramonet, Domaine Michel Niellon has long stood as Chassagne's benchmark. There's no way around the fact that Niellon's Chevalier and Bâtard are heavy hitters. They are among the most epic white Burgundies around.

"Stunning in its synthesis of power and elegance"
2014 Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet

Along with Coche-Dury, Lafon, Roulot and Ramonet, Leflaive has enjoyed an enduring presence at the pinnacle of White Burgundy. With that said, Leflaive's 2014s are the best wines that we've seen from them in over a decade.

Extreme Purity:
2014 Colin-Morey St. Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly Nicholas et Mathis

Simply put, Colin-Morey's 2014's are killer. And this hasn't escaped notice.

Selosse Substance:
"No Champagne grower is as renowned or as influential"

When you taste Selosse's Substance for the first time, it forever imprints itself on your memory. Selosse's Substance is one of the most multidimensional, mind-bendingly complex wines that you will ever experience.

Weightless Elegance:
2014 Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes

Pierre-Yves Colin produced a dazzling cast of 2014s. They deliver a level of refinement and depth that really makes them stand out, even in the strong 2014 vintage.

Back Up The Truck - Champagne Edition:
Bereche Brut Reserve NV

"Although most readers probably associate Bérèche with some of their higher-end bottlings, the Brut Réserve is a real rock star." -Antonio Galloni

Transcending Its Category - 2014 Tribut Chablis

For years, Laurent Tribut's wines have been an insider's secret, but that has ended. These are wines that you can't help but take notice of. 

Rare Pierre Peters - Pierre Peters Extra Brut

These are the only bottles in the U.S. I'm going to keep this short.

"Eccentric Genius"
1995 Kalin Chardonnay Cuvée W

“Invariably some of California’s greatest Grand Cru Chardonnay bottlings” - John Gilman, View from the Cellar Kalin Cellars is an enigma on many levels. They are one of three or four California Chardonnays that age for decades upon decades. As Gilman's quote above makes clear, they are also some of the greatest expressions of classically styled Cali Chardonnay. 

2014 White Burgundy Sweet Spot:
2014 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon

Leflaive resides at the very highest level of white Burgundy. Right there with Coche-Dury, Lafon, Roulot, and Ramonet. Leflaive's 2014s are easily some of the best wines that we've seen from them in the past decade.

"Terrific Energy" - Lowest Price:
2014 Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly

Hubert Lamy's En Remilly is one of the benchmarks for the overacheiving 1er Cru. The 2014 is one of the strongest examples we've tasted in a very long time. It was clear from the start that 2014 White Burgundy was something special. As the wines have had a little time to evolve, it's become clear that it's an absolutely stunning vintage.

Iconic Burgundy - Lowest Price:
2014 Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche

There are many who say that the Marquis de Laguiche parcel is the greatest in all of Montrachet. And when it comes to white wine, Montrachet is easily one of the greatest.

Pure Energy and Tension:
2010 Pierre Peters L'Espirit

It’s no secret that Pierre Peters is one of the top growers in all of Champagne. Peters’ mastery of the Côte des Blancs is nearly unparalleled - the wines flaunt incredible refinement, singularity and mineral-inflected elegance.

“Most impressive and very clearly built-to-age”-
2014 De Montille Corton Charlemagne

Corton-Charlemagne is one of the most captivating, complex and long-lived expressions of Chardonnay on earth. It combines richness and depth with an ethereal, featherweight elegance. The result is absolutely breathtaking.

Back Up The Truck - Unbeatable Value:
2014 Picq Chablis Dessus la Carriere

When it comes to tremendous value in Chablis, Picq is always at the top of our list. As Burghound’s note makes clear, the wines consistently overdeliver. In 2014, it reaches a profound level. 

Rare 2014 Chablis: 2014 Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy

For years, Tribut's wines have been an insider's secret, snapped up by collectors before they saw the light of day.

Last Chance: 2004 Dom Pérignon Rosé

For me, Dom Pérignon's Rosé is one of the great experiences in wine.

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