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Crystalline precision and fabulous depth"
2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé Magnums

Few wines marry opulence with rigor so seamlessly as the Comtes de Champagne Rosé. I can't tell you how many times I've been blown away by bottles of Comtes de Champagne Rosé.

Red Burgundy 1990-2021:
D'Angerville, Dujac, Duroché, Engel, Fourrier, Mugnier, Roumier & More

400+ Miles North of Cornas:
2019 Roterfaden Lemberger

About a half-hour north of Stuttgart, in Germany’s south, lies the tiny village of Rosswag. A few dozen homes are tucked together in a valley surrounded by a massive fortress of terraced vineyards.

"Brilliant"
2020 Lafon Meursault 1er Charmes

The 2020 Charmes boasts an almost painful concentration backed by razor-sharp acidity and incredible precision. It has beautifully clear notes of citrus and spice. Above all, it's defined by the combination of intensity and class. 

Old-School Northern Rhône:
2020 Lionnet Cornas Terre Brulée

We've always admired Lionnet's wines, but some earlier vintages had a rustic edge that kept them from being ready for prime time. Without a doubt, that changed. Lionnet is making some of the best wines in Cornas. 

Back-Vintage Chave:
1998 Hermitage Rouge

There’s simply no better expression of Syrah on the planet. The 1998 is another compelling testimony to this.

"A magical Champagne in the making"
2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Magnums

I've drunk the 2006 many times since its release and it has never failed to amaze. It's defined by intensity with intricately layered complexity and gorgeous radiance. 

Unknown Alzinger:
2021 Grüner Veltliner Ried Hochstrasser Federspiel

Alzinger's wines flirt with flawless balance and a serene, whispering complexity. They hit a level of fine-ness that's unrivaled in Austria.

Northern Rhône:
Allemand, Chave, Jamet, Juge, Faurie & More

"The 2020s at this address have turned out predictably brilliant"
2020 Dureuil-Janthial Rully Maizières

The 2020 Maizières has a pristine expression and a zingy core of minerality. It's an expansive and soaring wine with an airy finesse. The tension between refinement and sheer impact is impressive. 

Piedmont Elite, Rosé Edition:
2022 Nervi-Conterno Il Rosato

Roberto Conterno is an unrelenting perfectionist who makes world-class wines. When he applies this philosophy to rosé, good things happen.

"Well worth seeking out"
2019 Chandon de Briailles 1er Cru Île des Vergelesses

Purity, subtlety and elegance are the calling cards of Chandon de Briailles. It's a style that has won this domaine loyal fans for decades. You'll find Chandon de Briailles in the cellars of everyone from wine geeks to blue-chip collectors.

Without Peer
2021 Pascal Cotat Chavignol Rosé

Every year, we buy as much Pascal Cotat Rosé that we can find. The reason is simple: It is one of the most age-worthy and compelling rosés in existence. Sadly, in 2021, there's a tragically small amount of the wine to go around.

"The 2006 Krug Vintage is fabulous."
2006 Krug Vintage

"When Krug is firing on all cylinders, there really is no substitute." -Antonio Galloni

Sweet Spot - Lowest Price
2020 Drouhin Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

Drouhin's Vosne 1er Cru is one of the great values in their vast and formidable lineup.

Egon Müller:
From QbA to TBA

Müller takes Riesling to an undeniably world-class level.

Wine of the Year Revisited
2019 Berthaut-Gerbet Bourgogne - Hautes Côtes de Nuits

Berthaut-Gerbet's 2019 is about texture and purity above all else. It's a beautifully articulate wine with a buoying undercurrent that makes red Burgundy so unique. There's bright fruits and an earthy minerality that are beautifully interwoven. The overall presentation is one of refinement.

Jura Rarities:
Cavarodes, Cellier Saint Benoit, Ganevat, Macle & Pelican

"If you can find it, buy it."
2020 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux

The 2020 Butteaux is a particularly intense version of the wine with a sleek saline minerality. Burghound's note serves as the perfect summary: "This powerful and compact effort is flat out terrific." 

Champagne Rarity:
2014 Ledru Cuvée du Goulté

The 2014 is an especially kinetic, refined, and deep expression of Goulté. It has beautifully textured minerality and deep, subtle complexity. It's high-toned with floral notes, spice, and Ambonnay's classic red fruits.

"This is an excellent Gevrey villages and well-worth checking out."
2020 Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

Even in the context of Rousseau's Gevrey, the 2020 is an important vintage. It's the total package of layered complexity and lifted finesse. There's a velvety texture that's really appealing. 

2022 Lapierre Morgon Magnums

Lapierre is one of the most beloved producers in Beaujolais and this modest parcel of magnums will disappear quickly.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow:
2021 Envinate Taganan Tinto

The 2021 Táganan Tinto delivers a striking freshness and floral lift. It's backed up by a smoky, saline, pulverized minerality along with dark fruits and spice. It's hard to capture how evocative and gripping this wine is in its soil expression.

Don't Miss Vintage - Burgundy Distance Runner:
2020 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans

They are wines of incredible freshness, depth, and class. In short, it's the total package.