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The Master shows them how once again!
2004 Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes

"The Master shows them how once again!" —Clive Coates Clive Coates said it right. Some of you may be surprised that he's talking about the '04 Chênes. No one would say this was an easy vintage for Burgundy. 

The Other Side of Cotat: 2013 Francois Cotat Sancerre Caillottes

François Cotat's Sancerres offer grandeur and a life in the cellar that few, if any, Sauvignon Blancs enjoy. Cotat is famous for the textural presence and often outright richness of his Sancerres. While displaying some family resemblance, Caillottes works on an entirely different register. It's an earlier drinking, more lithe and linear bottling. Of course, earlier drinking for Cotat is relative. As fun as it is to drink today, it will improve over the next five years plus.

Tension, energy and cut - 2008 Agrapart L’Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

"Tension, energy and cut.. "
2008 Agrapart L’Avizoise
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Judging by the response to our offers and the general buzz, word has finall

Limestone Speaks: Eye-Opening - 2013 Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir Muschelkalk

Enderle & Moll's are some of the most captivating and eye-opening Pinots you'll ever taste. There's simply nothing to compare them to in all of Germany. Back in 2010, we introduced their first vintage to the U.S. 

Alpine Nebbiolo Built to Age: 2011 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Nera

Alpine Nebbiolo Built to Age
2011 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Nera

Last week, we offered Ferrando's Etichetta Bianca. Today, we turn to their Etichetta Nera.

The Etichetta Nera share

Transcending Its Category - 2013 Roumier Chambolle-Musigny

Transcending Its Category
2013 Roumier Chambolle-Musigny

As a recent bottle of 1999 Roumier Chambolle reminded me, this is no ordinary villages wine.

I've drunk Roumier's '99 Chamb

Mountain Purity - Stand Alone Chasselas: 2014 Lucas Vin de Savoie Quintessence

Mountain Purity - Stand Alone Chasselas
2014 Lucas Vin de Savoie Quintessence

Last winter, we did a quiet little offer on Dominique Lucas' Marin. The response was surprisingly huge. I spent the

Benchmark Barolo - Lowest Price: 2006 Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva

Benchmark Barolo - Lowest Price
2006 Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva

Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of the most vaunted names in the Piedmont.

While their entire lineup is imp

An Important Vintage: Long-Haul Beaujolais - 2014 Roilette Fleurie Cuvee Tardive

An Important Vintage:
Long-Haul Beaujolais
2014 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Cuvée Tardive

Without apology, we offer Roilette's Tardive every year. 2014 is th

Bucking every trend and modern convention - 2010 Emidio Pepe Pecorino

An Exciting Debut
2010 Emidio Pepe Pecorino

"Bucking every trend and modern convention, the wines of Emidio Pepe represent one of the most singular expressions in winemaking today." -Antonio

I do wonder how he has managed to fly beneath the international burgundy-loving radar - 2013 Bertheau Chambolle 1er Cru

Purity in Chambolle
2013 Bertheau Chambolle 1er Cru

"I do wonder how he has managed to fly beneath the international burgundy-loving radar for so long. His wines are really outstanding - ver

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: 2013 Roulot Bourgogne Blanc

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
2013 Roulot Bourgogne Blanc

This is a humble Bourgogne Blanc, but I'm very, very excited to be able to offer it.

I'm sure for many this offer will be met

Wonderful Classiness - 2004 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

"Wonderful Classiness"
2004 Co

2011 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Bianca

In The Shadows of Mt. Blanc

2011 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Bianca

There's little point in going on and on about Ferrando's Carema. It's a wine we all know and love.

Lovely stuff - 2004 Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs

There are times when I can imagine drinking nothing besides Lafarge. That speaks volumes about their consistency, soulfulness and age-worthiness. Every vintage, Lafarge seems to find a way to shock and surprise. When you taste his '03s, this becomes clear. He produced incredibly and uniquely successful wines in this brutally hot and difficult vintage.  

I particularly like the sense of harmony and balance. - 2012 Chezeaux (Ponsot) Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Charmes

For many years, we've been fond of offering one of Burgundy's great secrets - Chezeaux's Griotte bottling made by Laurent Ponsot. Today, another great Chezeaux bottling made by Ponsot - the Chambolle Charmes. 

Feather-Weight Delicacy: Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama Saca de Primavera 2014

Feather-Weight Delicacy
Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama
Saca de Primavera 2014


Since its first release a couple of years ago, Valdespino's Manza

IDTT Podcast #279: Leo Alzinger

IDTT Podcast #279: Leo Alzinger
2013 Alzinger Grüner Veltliner
Steinertal Smaragd

Alzinger produces some of our favorite wines in all of Austria.

Selosse Substance and Rose

Selosse Substance & Rosé

On this quiet summer day, I'd like to present two of the most devastatingly impressive Champagnes around.

Selosse is well known for producing absolutely individual expressions of Champag

Standout Mountain Sparkler: 2011 Belluard Mont Blanc

Standout Mountain Sparkler
2011 Belluard Ayse Mont Blanc Brut Zero

Every year, Belluard's Mont Blanc is stunning. It's one of the best sparklers outside of Champagne.

We recently op

A Marriage of Force and Finesse: 2013 Gouges NSG 1er Cru Clos des Porrets

A Marriage of Force and Finesse
2013 Gouges Nuits-St-Georges
1er Cru Clos des Porrets St-Georges

Gouges' 2013s shocked me.

Gouges is one of the l

One of the wines of the vintage, hands down - 2010 Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne

"One of the wines of the vintage, hands down"

Old School Legend
Don't Miss Vintage: 2010 Chateau Pradeaux Bandol

We've been waiting a long time for Pradeaux's 2010 Bandol. For us, Pradeaux is the benchmark Bandol and one of the last places in France where an unyielding traditionalism remains. And then there's the 2010 vintage, which is really amazing for the area. 

This is outstanding - 2008 Mignon Brut Nature

Hitting the Mark
2008 Mignon Brut Nature

"This is outstanding, and it will only get better with time in the cellar." -Peter Liem

We've been keeping a close eye on Mignon since the f