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Burgundy Go-To:
2023 Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Le Poruzot Dessus

Champagne!
Bouchard, Collin, Dom Pérignon, Egly-Ouriet, Krug, La Rogerie, Pierre Peters, Selosse

An Essential:
2023 Fornerol Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge

"A delight"
2022 Alex Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet

2017 Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe Aux Moines

Cult Champagne, Part II:
Gaspard Brochet Brut Nature 333f NV

This cuvée was our introduction to Brochet's champagnes. It's so thrilling that it's hard to imagine a better calling card. The combination of rigor and depth makes it seriously compelling. 

2024 Gonon Saint-Joseph:
Essential Northern Rhône

Large Formats:
Allemand, Chave, Colin-Morey, Conterno, Dujac, Keller, Krug, Mascarello,
Roulot, Stella di Campalto & More

Our Go-To Chambolle:
2023 Hudelot-Noëllat Chambolle-Musigny

Cult Champagne:
Gaspard Brochet Brut Nature Rosé 333f NV

You can expect the rosé to have surprising lightness while not lacking in punch or intrigue. There's a kaleidoscopic complexity of red fruits, blood orange, spice, and floral notes. It delivers beautiful harmony and detail. 

"This is a blend of power and refinement."
2023 Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes

Tension and Punch:
2022 Alex Moreau St. Aubin 1er Sur Gamay

Today, I'm very happy to offer Moreau's 2022 St. Aubin 1er Cru Sur Gamay at very sharp pricing. 

Firing On All Cylinders:
2019 Bachelet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux

Corbeaux is one of Bachelet's wines that has wowed me countless times.

"The 2014 Comtes de Champagne is pristine
2014 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Magnums

White Burgundy:
Coche-Dury, Colin-Morey, Dauvissat, Lafon, Leflaive, Ramonet, Raveneau & More

Lukas Hammelmann:
Dissecting the Pfalz, a Grand Cru Survey

The Grand Cru Rieslings of Lukas Hammelmann have been compared to the best in the Pfalz (Rebholz), the Rheinhessen (Keller, Wittmann, pick your favorite), the Nahe (Schäfer-Fröhlich), and even a few producers in the Mosel and Saar (Lauer or Vollenweider).

Without Peer:
2019 Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino Large Formats

The intention with Monfortino has always been to stand on tiptoes and reach for the top. The results have been epic. It's easy to make the case that Monfortino is THE benchmark Barolo.

Red Burgundy:
D’Angerville, Bachelet, Dujac, Fourrier, Mugneret-Gibourg, Roumier, Rousseau & More

"Consistently the reference standard for the vineyard"
-2023 Raveneau Chablis Butteaux

Above all else, Butteaux is about being linear and saline. It's a high-tension Chablis.

Grand Cru In All But Name:
2014 Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les St. Georges

If Nuits St. Georges had a Grand Cru, it would be Les St. Georges. It's the most complete, complex, and aristocratic of the Nuits 1er Crus.

Mugneret-Gibourg Trio

Across the range, the wines are texturally beguiling, transparent, and supremely elegant.

Wine of the Year #2:
Ian's Pick

When the 2008 Rosé was first released, we were all enamored by the wine, but our allocation was very modest. Today is the first time that we've been able to offer the wine to our email list.

Wine of the Year #1: Joe's Pick

There are a multitude of approaches I take to selecting my wine of the year. Here you have one of my favorite producers, whom I've worked with for seventeen vintages, simply nailing a wine from a top site.

"I'm convinced La Rogerie is set for overnight stardom."
La Rogerie Bourg Sud Reserve Perpetuelle NV (2018-2022)

These are Champagnes that people flip out over when they taste them.