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Volnay Distance Runner - Bookend Vintages:
2013 & 2015 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans

Volnay is one of the more feminine and velvety expressions of Burgundy. With that said, the magic of Champans is the way it combines muscle and density with a gorgeous finesse. Today, I'm excited to celebrate d'Angerville's work in Champans with two radically different vintages.

On Jouan and Deliciousness:
2017 Jouan Coteaux Bourguignons

Last week, we celebrated Jouan's dazzling 2017s with an offer on his Morey Clos Sorbé. Today, we trade the profundity of the Clos Sorbé for the sheer deliciousness of the Coteaux Bourguignons. In any vintage, Jouan's Coteaux Bourguignons is a wine that the staff drinks by the caseful. It's hard to argue with its liveliness and irresistible texture... And of course, it's value. 

Gracefulness to the Extreme Revisited:
2017 Jouan Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbé

Jouan's Clos Sorbé gets to the magic of the domaine like no other wine in the incredibly strong lineup does. Simply put, for us, Clos Sorbé is the star. 

Cotat Rarity - Very Limited:
2018 François Cotat VdF Rouge

This is one of the most mysterious, hardest to find wines around. We spent years searching for François Cotat's Rouge. After many years and lots of effort, we ended up with just a few cases.

One-Time Chance: 2018 Enderle & Moll Grand Crus

These are the Pinot Noirs that have made Enderle & Moll famous: perfumed, concise, wild, and stunning transparency. For us, Enderle & Moll are making some of the greatest Pinot Noirs in Germany. It’s that simple.

Weightless Intensity - Don’t Miss Cult Pinot:
2018 Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir "Liaison"

The 2018 Liaison delivers more of everything... except weight. 2018 is shaping up to be a breakout red wine vintage in Germany.

“In a word, lovely” - Lowest Price:
2017 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs Magnums

Lowest Price In The Nation Angerville’s monopole Clos des Ducs is the crown jewel of Volnay. Clos des Ducs produces some of the most intense, mineral-driven, and deeply complex examples of red Burgundy. It's a wine that ages so beautifully that it almost demands to be bottled in magnum.

2017 Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras

There's an undeniable magic to Roumier, and Cras gets to its beating heart. Catch a bottle of Cras in its prime, and you'll find a wine cast in silk and intricate weaves that thrive on a delicate, understated elegance.

Chambolle In Full Glory
2017 Chezeaux Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes

For a long time, the wines of Domaine Chezeaux were one of Burgundy’s great insider secrets. But then word got out and their popularity exploded.

Cotat Rarity: 2018 François Cotat Chavignol Rosé

The last time that we were able to offer François Cotat’s Rose was in 2015. This is one of the most compelling examples of what rosé wine is capable of, and that goes a long way to explain its cult following.

White & Red Burgundy: Coche-Dury, Colin-Morey, Lafarge,
Leflaive, Roulot, Roumier & More

With La Paulée officially a day away and festivities well underway, it's difficult for me to focus on anything except Burgundy.

"Superb" - Neal Martin, Vinous Media
2017 Mugneret-Gibourg Ruchottes-Chambertin

Simply put, Mugneret-Gibourg's 2017s are awesome. I've made every effort possible to land enough quantities of the wines for offers. Over the past few months, we've offered Vosne and the Nuits Chaignots. Today, I'm happy to present one of their Grand Crus, Ruchottes-Chambertin. 

“This is easily of villages level quality” - Lowest Price:
2017 Bachelet Bourgogne Rouge

This may be the best Burgundy deal that we'll see for the entire year. In any vintage, Bachelet's Bourgogne Rouge punches well above its weight class.

Transcending Boundaries: Enderle & Moll Ghost Wine

Enderle & Moll's Pinot Noir Rosé transcends the normal boundaries of what one might expect in a rosé. You can put this wine on the same hallowed short-list as wines like Cotat’s Chavignol rosé, Chateau Simone, Lopez de Herediá’s Tondonia rosé and Valentini’s quirky yet beautiful Cerasuolo. That helps explain why we're doing a rosé offer in February.

Greatness In Clear Focus - Magnum Edition
2017 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge Magnums

I love Clos des Mouches Rouges in vintages like 2017. For me, it's vintages like this where the greatness of Clos des Mouches is laid bare. 2017 offers a nearly perfect snapshot of the wine's long-aging and multifaceted personality. It's exactly the sort of vintage that you'll want magnums.

“Côte de Nuits does not get better than this”
- 2017 Bachelet Côte de Nuits

As Neal Martin's quote makes very clear, Bachelet's 2017 Côte de Nuits is dynamite. Bachelet works on an elite level, which is clearly visible across his entire range of wines. His wines are known for their elegance and precision, and these qualities seriously elevate his Côte de Nuits.

A Legend In Top Form - Revisited:
2017 Gouges Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains

For the past handful of vintages, we've watched the quality at Gouges soar. It's very clear that the 2017 vintage represents Gouges at the top of their game.

"Iron hands in velvet gloves" - 2017 Lambrays Clos des Lambrays

Catching Lambrays in good form can be a transformative experience. Anyone who has been lucky enough to have old bottles of Clos des Lambrays knows how impressive the wines can be. Their 1949 is the most famous example.

“Excellent” - Neal Martin
2017 Duroché Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut St. Jacques

Watching Duroché's ascent over the past ten years has been very exciting. Quality has skyrocketed. The domaine crafts red Burgundies exactly as we like them - understated and pure.

Hitting The Bullseye
2017 Mugneret-Gibourg Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots

Mugneret-Gibourg's Chaignots may be the most elegant example of Nuits around.

Thriving on Grace - Revisited
2017 Jouan Clos St-Denis

Jouan’s wines are famous for possessing a captivating mixture of perfume and delicacy.

“A Magical Wine” - 2016 Trail Marker Pinot Noir Saveria

Trail Marker’s 2016 Saveria is the best California Pinot Noir that we tasted this year. It's extremely rare that we taste a California Pinot that floors the entire staff. That is exactly what happened with Trail Marker. It's simply a stunning bottle.

Game Changing Pinot: 2017 Hope Well Pinot Noir Estate Eola Amity Hills

It’s rare that an Oregon Pinot forces us to stop in awe, but that’s exactly what happened with Mimi Casteel’s Hope Well Pinot.

"This beautifully well-balanced effort is Zen-like." - 2017 Chevillon Nuits-St-George 1er Cru Les Cailles

Chevillon is a low-profile benchmark who never seems to miss. Along with Les St. Georges, Les Cailles represents the pinnacle of Chevillon's lineup.

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