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Keller Rarity:
2013 Keller Riesling Hipping Kabinett Auction Magnums

For those who know, the 2013 Hipping Auction is a legendary bottle, even when judged by world-class standards. 

"Satiny and racy"
-2023 Lamy St. Aubin 1er Clos du Meix

For many people today, Lamy is one of the most exciting producers of white Burgundy around.

"This is a fabulous young Barbaresco"
-2020 Roagna Barbaresco Pajè

They have other great sites, like Asili, but Pajé often seems like the beating heart of the estate. Year after year, Pajé is one of the top wines in Roagna's lineup.

Domaine Dujac 2014-2023

I put this list together to highlight Dujac's outrageous quality from top to bottom. It covers everything from village-level wines to Grand Cru, including the domaine's white wines. They are all stunning.

Top Talent:
2023 Galeyrand Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice

Hitting A High-Water Mark:
2023 Pelican Pinot Noir Clos Saint Laurent

The Pinot Noir Clos Saint Laurent is sourced from a single vineyard that's behind the winery. The vineyard is strewn with limestone chunks that sit on grey marl. In 2023, the wine has a brilliant luminosity and focused energy.

Absolutely Spectacular:
Ulysses Collin Blanc de Blancs Les Roises (2017 Base, 72 months)

The 2017 Roises 72 months has a stunning mineral-laden texture with an impressive spectrum of flavors—from layers of vibrant citrus and stone fruits to notes of soil, smoke, and slate. It works on so many registers that it seems to hit your senses from every angle.

"The balance is excellent"
2023 Dujac Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts

The 1er Cru Beaux Monts is a stony, higher altitude 1er Cru. Here, Vosne-Romanée's velvet and spice assume a more taut format with a mineral streak and soaring aromatics.

"This is very promising"
2023 Bessin-Tremblay Chablis Grand Cru Valmur

Valmur is one of my favorite sites in Chablis. It's energetic, ruthlessly mineral, and incredibly finessed.

Northern Rhône:
Allemand, Bénetière, Chave, Clape, Jamet & Michel

Lauer and the Rock - Schonfels GG

It is this extreme environment, combined with some of the oldest vines in the Saar, that shapes this wine, year after year, into one of the most riveting dry Rieslings of this hallowed valley.

"This is a magnificent set of new releases from Luca Roagna."
2020 Roagna Barolo La Pira

Roagna coaxes an almost unheard-of level of nuance, purity, and textural appeal from the Nebbiolo grape. 

Don't Miss $50 Grower Champagne:
G. Wanner Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut XIX (2019 base)

We are constantly on the hunt for champagnes that clock in under $50. It's very rare that we find one that truly delivers. 

Piedmont:
Burlotto, Canonica, Cappellano, Conterno, Lalu, Mascarello, Rinaldi, Serafino Rivella & More

Perennial Over-Achiever:
2024 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc

"Lovely tension and energy"
2020 Roagna Langhe Rosso

Lauer, Lightness, Rigor:
2024 GG Release

"This is a stellar set of wines"
2021 Brovia Barolo: Brea Ca'Mia, Villero & Rocche

Burgundy Go-To:
2023 Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Le Poruzot Dessus

Champagne!
Bouchard, Collin, Dom Pérignon, Egly-Ouriet, Krug, La Rogerie, Pierre Peters, Selosse

An Essential:
2023 Fornerol Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge

"A delight"
2022 Alex Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet

2017 Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe Aux Moines

Cult Champagne, Part II:
Gaspard Brochet Brut Nature 333f NV

This cuvée was our introduction to Brochet's champagnes. It's so thrilling that it's hard to imagine a better calling card. The combination of rigor and depth makes it seriously compelling.