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Trousseau Sud: 2013 Algueira Merenzao

Algueira looks at the history of Ribeira Sacra with an unflinching gaze. Obscure indigenous grapes, like Merenzao and Brancellao, get star billing here. Although these grapes have virtually no name recognition and even knowing how to pronounce them requires some imagination, they're still handled with the utmost care. Foot stomping and biodynamic viticulture are integral parts of Algueira's meticulous approach. 

The appellation’s greatest guardian of traditional winemaking - 2010 Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape & Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier

"The appellation’s greatest guardian of traditional winemaking" -Robert Parker
2010 Bonneau:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier

Dazzling Juice - 1999 Trinchero Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Noce Selezione Speciale

"This is simply dazzling juice." -Antonio Galloni
1999 Trinchero Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Noce Selezione Speciale

Often, Barbera feels like an afterthought in a pr

Utterly Captivating - 2010 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia

"Utterly Captivating"
2010 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia

I've held on to this wine for some time. It's difficult for me to part with.

Every time I taste a Conterno Barolo, I'm re

There is no estate in the entire Rhône Valley making finer wines - 2012 Allemand Cornas Chaillots & Reynard

"There is no estate in the entire Rhône Valley making finer wines."
2012 Allemand Cornas Chaillots & Reynard

Allemand's are very special wines, the product of one of the most gifted a

One of the finest domaines in all of Burgundy - 2011 Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens

"One of the finest domaines in all of Burgundy." -Burghound
2011 Michel Gaunoux 1er Cru Rugiens

Gaunoux's Burgundies are throw-backs to a different era that scarcely exists beyond the domaine.

Notable Class - Lowest Price: 2006 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

"Notable Class"

IDTT Podcast #285: Gerhard Kracher

IDTT Podcast #285: Gerhard Kracher
2012 Sohm & Kracher Grüner Veltliner

The recent I'll Drink To That! interview with Gerhard Kracher is full of fascinating information.

He's t

Only The Essential: 2013 Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes

Only The Essential
2013 Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet
1er Cru Les Chenevottes

For five years, we've fallen into this ritual: we amass a small collection of

Gevrey On Tiptoe: 2012 Pacalet Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey On Tiptoe
2012 Pacalet Gevrey-Chambertin

You're unlikely to taste any Red Burgundy quite like Pacalet. The most succinct description is poise and deliciousness.

Pacalet's Bu

On 80-Year-Old Vines and Arresting Value in Burgundy: 2001 Paul Chapelle Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Balagny

On 80-Year-Old Vines and Arresting Value
2001 Paul Chapelle Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Hameau de Blagny

It's hard not to get excited when you taste a wine lik

Quality has never been higher - 2008 Roagna Barbaresco Montefico VV

Under-The-Radar Star
2008 Roagna Barbaresco Montefico VV

"Quality has never been higher here, and as I have written before, Luca Roagna is one of Piedmont's most promising young producers." -Ant

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