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"Excellent" - 2023 Bachelet Côte de Nuits-Villages

Bachelet's Côte de Nuits is always one of the sweet spots in his impressive lineup.

Rare Sightings:
Julian Haart

It's almost impossible for a Riesling lover not to become obsessed with Haart's wines. There's a brilliance, a sculpted rigor, and a precision to the wine that's breathtaking. 

July 4th Sale -
Burgundy & Beaujolais

Nearly seventy white and red Burgundies and Beaujolais have been aggressively discounted. 

The Utter Brilliance of PYCM Magnum Edition:
2022 Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Abbaye de Morgeot Cuvée Clement et Emma Magnums

Just to quickly underscore how profound it can be, Bobby, Crush's managing partner, named the 2020 Clement et Emma his wine of the year.

"An elegant, sculpted wine."
-2020 Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris

There's not much that needs to be said about Cappellano's Barolos. They are absolutely compelling, old-school Barolos.

"Exquisite"
-2022 Dureuil-Janthial Rully 1er Cru Gresigny VV Blanc

The Gresigny is the most linear and mineral-laden of the line-up. This is where finely etched detail signature of Dureuil-Janthial reaches its apogee. The vines that were planted in 1945 must contribute to the stony density of the wine. 

Hermitage Greatness Meets Value:
2021 Chave Hermitage Farconnet

Chave’s regular Hermitage bottling is one of the greatest wines from the northern Rhone and currently sells for a few hundred dollars per bottle. The Hermitage Farconnet, which is a part of Chave’s négociant label, maintains every bit of Chave’s exacting standards but costs just a fraction of the price.

"Magnificent" -2021 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia

Francia is one of Piedmont's great wines, and the 2021 is destined to be included among the greats of the past couple of decades. 

Champagne:
Bouchard, Bougy, Chartogne-Taillet, Peters, Roederer, Salon, Taittinger & More

"If you can find them, don't hesitate."
2023 Bachelet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux & Charmes-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

The Burghound quote above makes clear that Bachelet's 2023s are seriously good. They serve as textbook examples of how Bachelet can magically craft wines that seamlessly meld intensity and precision.

Don't Miss: Our Go-To Rosé
2024 Baudry Chinon "Le Rosé"

For the twenty years that Crush has been open, we've taken every bottle of Baudry's Rosé that we could find.

"Revelatory, Explosive Complexity"
2022 Colin-Morey St. Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly Nicholas et Mathis

Colin-Morey's 2022s are seriously impressive. The wines hit an incredible balance. They have clear fruit, intense minerality, and perfectly integrated richness.

The Most Serious Dry Rieslings of the Vintage?
Vollenweider Grand Crus

Don't Miss Back-Vintage Red Burgundy:
2013 Domaine des Croix Beaune 1er Cru Pertuisots

The 2013 Pertuisots blends a spicy, muscular core with floral top notes and an intense mineral streak. There's real punch to the wine, but also a sleek detail that's lovely. 

"The Brut Réserve is a real rock star." -Bérèche Brut Reserve NV

Everything that he turns out is shockingly good. However, the value that the Brut Reserve offers is amazing. It's our go-to Champagne.

"Readers who want to explore Sangiovese at its finest must put Le Boncie at the top of their lists."
-2022 Boncie Rosso di Toscana Chiesamonti

We've been working with the wines for eighteen years. They've always turned out Sangiovese exactly how we like it. The wines are structured, nuanced, and offer a beautiful combination of lift and depth.

Red Burgundy 1999-2023:
Bachelet, Dujac, Lafarge, Mugneret-Gibourg, Mugnier, Rousseau, Tremblay & More

La Bota Vermouths - Don't Miss

Last year, we began our offer of the inaugural release of La Bota's Vermouths by simply stating, "Buy these!"

"If you can find them, don't hesitate."
-2023 Bachelet Gevrey-Chambertin VV

The vines average 60 to 70 years old, with the oldest dating back to 1932. You definitely sense the old vines in its depth and intensity.

Supreme Refreshment, Serious Complexity:
2024 Boulay Sancerre Chavignol

Where Vatan and the Cotats are dense and layered Sancerres that demand bottle age, Boulay stands out for its drinkability, poise, and finessed precision. The Sancerre Chavignol marks the intersection of refreshment and complexity. 

"If you aren't familiar with the wines, do yourself a favor and find a few bottles to try"
2023 Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy

I always like Beauroy for how its richness and presence is backed by an intense saline minerality. There's a generosity, but also a tactile and tension-filled spine that animates the wine. The refinement is impressive.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow:
2023 Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin VV

The 2023 really accentuates these qualities. In this vintage, the Gevrey is absolutely pristine, showing beautiful lift and beguiling aromatics. The silken mouthfeel makes it hard not to love. It's a Gevrey with a multi-dimensional personality delivering everything that you could ask for.

"The 2021 Barolo Berri is striking in its beauty."
-2021 Trediberri Barolo Berri

In short, Trediberri is crafting old-school-styled Barolos with an energy and finesse that really makes them stand out. 

Untamed Côte-Rôtie:
2022 Levet Côte-Rôtie Les Journaries

Les Journaries is an unapologetically old-school northern Rhône wine that's rendered with amazing clarity.