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On Surviving the 20th Century:
Durst Portugieser "P"

As we've written before: Durst's bottling is a most curious and soulful part of the greatness of old vines, of great terroir... of chance. Do not miss.

Red Burgundy 1993-2021:
D’Angerville, Bachelet, Dujac, Fourrier, Lafarge, Mugneret-Gibourg, Mugnier, Roumier & More

The Cult Wine of Envínate:
2022 Envínate Táganan Tinto

There's not much left to say. Envínate has long been one of the cult producers of Spain. It's great to see them nail a vintage. 

Watershed Vintage:
2021 Schäfer-Fröhlich Felsenberg Grosses Gewächs

It's very rare anywhere in the world of wine to get one of the top wines from a country's elite producer at a relatively gentle price point. In 2021 the Felsenberg is a not-to-be-missed value.

"This tension-filled effort is very good for its level and recommended"
2021 Tribut Chablis

When it comes to classic Chablis AC, Tribut is one of the most important names to know. Tribut's Chablis is, without a doubt, one of the best village-level wines in the region.

"The 2016 is lights out."
2016 Oddero Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva

Vigna Rionda is one of Barolo's great sites. It is a well-exposed, limestone-rich vineyard that has the potential to deliver epic Barolos.

"This is a terrific Chassagne villages. Highly recommended."
2021 Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet

As we've written before, Thierry Pillot is one of Burgundy's top talents, and there's no place where this is clearer than the Chassagne AC bottling.

"No estate in the entire Rhône Valley is making finer wines"
2020 Allemand Cornas Les Chaillot

Allemand's wines are very special. It's hard not to agree with the late Josh Raynolds when he wrote: "let me state unequivocally that there is no estate in the entire Rhône Valley making finer wines."

The Magic of Rousseau:
2021 Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

Some of my greatest wine experiences have been provided by Rousseau. The heights that Rousseau can achieve are simply magical.

Life, Death, Transition:
2022 Vollenweider

Mosel Fine Wines has written: "The remarkable 2022 collection makes us believe that the incredibly talented Moritz Hoffmann will be reaching exciting new heights in the years to come!"

White Burgundy:
Dauvissat, Lafon, Lamy, Leflaive, Pillot, Ramonet,
Raveneau, Roulot, Tribut & More

"Beautifully harmonious"
2018 Lafarge Volnay

Lafarge is one of our favorite producers; there is just something about the delineation, the fine-ness, the purity, and the understated grace of these wines.

"The combination of intensity, precision, and utter zesty-fruity balance is simply to die for"
2021 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Auslese

Line up the top wines of the world, toss an Egon Müller in the mix, and watch people's eyes light up when the Müller comes around the table.

"Pure and crystalline"
2021 Mugneret-Gibourg Vosne-Romanée

It's easy to fall for Mugneret-Gibourg's Vosne. Few wines combine a seductive texture with an ultra-fine and elegant precision.

"This is an excellent Meursault villages." - Revisited:
2021 Roulot Meursault

Roulot makes some of the most riveting expressions of Chardonnay on earth and the Meursault makes this clear.

Wine of the Year: Bobby's Pick
2008 Dom Pérignon

Without a doubt, 2008 Dom Pérignon has turned out to be one of the best wine purchases of my life. There is something absolutely magical about this Dom Pérignon. It is easily among the best of the past fifty years.

Wine of the Year #2:
Joe's Pick - 2019 Brovia Barolo

Wine of the Year #1:
Ian's Pick - 2020 Jamet Côte-Rôtie

The 2020 northern Rhônes were some of the most impressive wines that I tasted this year.

Selosse:
Initiale, Version Originale & Substance

Selosse exists in his own realm. I can't think of another Champagne that delivers as much personality in such a seamless and finessed way.

"Readers lucky enough to own the 2012 should be thrilled. It is a superb bottle!"
2012 Roumier-Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière

Along with Rousseau and DRC, Roumier forms a holy trinity of elite Red Burgundy producers. Of course, that's another way of saying that finding Roumier can be an adventure. Offering Roumier with age is something that we're seldom able to do.

Transcending the Category: 2016 Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin VV

Fourrier’s signature is precise finesse, dazzling clarity of expression, and an ultra-seductive texture. Few wines delight the senses from so many angles.

“Who would have known that such a hot and dry vintage could lead to such beautifully ethereal and balanced wines?"
2022 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Kabinett

Like many of the best 2022 Germans, Schaefer's collection defies expectations. In this warm year, Schaefer's wines are nimble and brilliant. 

Utterly Magical: Selosse Brut Rosé

The magic of the rosé is how it combines a penetrating minerality wrapped around a rich, layered complexity.

Without Peer: 2021 Giacomo Conterno Barbera Francia

What separates Conterno's Barbera from the pack is its layered power and its simultaneous buoyancy.