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Cult Burgundy Brilliance: 2020 Anne Boisson Meursault Chevalières

Chevalières is a tension-filled, elegant, and incredibly precise white Burgundy. It has no trouble competing with the top 1er Crus.

"Seriously good" -2021 Dauvissat Chablis

Dauvissat's 2021s are forces of nature. They are concentrated, tension-filled, and seriously mineral-laden. It's the sort of collection that we won't see again for many, many years.

Rare Bartolo Mascarello Chinato

I've been searching for it ever since. It's an exceedingly rare thing to find. The estate releases tiny quantities every few years.

Rare, Revelatory Loire: 2021 Bernaudeau Vin de France Les Onglés

The first time that I tasted Bernaudeau's Les Onglés, it was a revelation. The wines have a clarity, a deep mineral imprint, and liveliness that are fascinating and straight-up delicious.

"This is another stellar set of wines from Mariacristina and Isabella Oddero"
2019 Oddero Barolo Brunate

Everything is in place for the 2019 Brunate to age beautifully. It's rare that you find such precision and harmony in a wine. This should not be missed. 

The Master of Chinon:
2020 Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissée

La Croix Boissée is one of the greatest expressions of Cabernet Franc in the entire Loire.

"This has the potential to be one of the wines of the vintage."
-2020 Dauvissat Chablis Les Preuses

Dauvissat's 2020s are really compelling. They offer up plenty of presence, but what really wins us over is their piercing minerality.

D'Angerville:
2010-2020

White Burgundy:
Coche-Dury, Dureuil-Janthial, Lafon, Leflaive,
Benoit Moreau, Pillot, Raveneau, Roulot & More

"Silky and very elegant"
2021 Weingut Wittmann Brunnenhäuschen Grosses Gewächs

The 2021 Brunnenhäuschen beautifully captures the pristine elegance that this GG is capable of. Its sleek mineral core is perfectly integrated into the wine's silken texture. The combination is simply dazzling. 

In Top Form - Don't Miss Red Burgundy Value:
2019 Chevillon Nuits-St-George Vieilles Vignes

Their Nuits has long been one of my bulletproof village Burgundies. The 2019 ups the ante in a serious way.

"It's a terrific effort."
-2008 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François

Billecart-Salmon's Champagnes possess a sleek, timeless elegance that's utterly beautiful.

Back Up The Truck - $16 Pinot Noir Edition:
2019 Stadlmann Pinot Noir

The 2019 Stadlmann Pinot Noir delivers spice-inflected punchy red fruits. There's plenty of underlying lift and minerality. One of the qualities that stands out is the wine's impression of honesty and detail.

"I very much like the focused power... " -2020 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

At their best, the 2020s combine power and richness with snap, tension, and Chablisien minerality. Raveneau has clearly produced some of the top wines of the vintage.

Beaujolais Distance Runner - Don't Miss Vintage:
2021 Roilette Fleurie Griffe du Marquis

If you're looking for sternly mineral and long-aging Beaujolais, Roilette is the place to look.

A Legend In Top Form:
2017 Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Les Saint Georges'

Les Saint Georges- a combination of stony limestone and clay soils, is renowned for its impressive structure, muscle, and longevity. In Gouges' hands, this site is totally captivating, simultaneously noble and wild.

"Impressive and recommended"
2021 Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy

Tribut's 2021s are dazzling and crystal-clear expressions of Chablis' unique minerality.

Large Formats: Allemand, Chave, Dom Pérignon, Liger-Belair,
Mascarello, Philipponnat, Raveneau, Roumier & More

The list below covers a lot of ground. You'll find everything from back-vintage Allemand and Gonon to Métras's Fleurie and older Musar. 

"An official 'wow' from the moment I put my nose to the glass" -Revisited:
2010 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

The 2010 Riserva leads with striking aromatics and offers layers of pure, dense fruit, dried flowers, and spice. The wine reveals a thrilling depth and concentration while remaining lifted and delicate. In short, it's a wine of shocking harmony, power, and finesse.

Comtes de Champagne Magic in Magnum:
2012 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne

Along with Krug's Clos de Mesnil, Dom Ruinart, Salon, and Selosse, Comtes de Champagne is the quintessential Blanc de Blancs.

The Magic of Dujac:
2021 Domaine Dujac Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru

There's an unmistakeable magic to Dujac's wines.

Bordeaux Holy Ground For A Song:
2019 Château Chantecler Pauillac

Chantecler's Pauillac is based on a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The resulting wine is a seamless weave of dark fruits, graphite, spice, and cigar box. 

"Very fine." -2022 Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Drouhin's Chambolle 1er Cru offers a pedigree and elegance that may be unrivaled for the price.

2022 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly:
Les Griottes de Brulhié, Godefroy, & La Chapelle

At their best, Thivin turns out Beaujolais of truly uncommon earthy depth and ageability.