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 | Gérard Thomas’s white Burgundies are always the first we offer of the vintage, and… More (+) Gérard Thomas’s white Burgundies are always the first we offer of the vintage, and as usual it’s an excellent place to start. They’re decidedly old-school in texture, ranging from 11.5% to 12% in alcohol, and sporting a refined daintiness that’s impossible to resist. These wines will arrive as winter turns to spring, and we expect them to suit the warmer weather season perfectly.The Thomas Bourgogne Côte d’Or has been our go-to everyday white Burgundy for nearly two decades, and it continues to shine. The 2024 is pretty and vibrant, with white flowers in the nose, and barely a whisper of oak. The mouth is light and fresh, featherweight and clean. Precision and a linear finish, super-clean showing lots of finesse. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
| | For decades our source here has been the Domaine Gérard Thomas, a traditional, family… More (+) For decades our source here has been the Domaine Gérard Thomas, a traditional, family run white Burgundy source with a small collection of excellent terroirs. Their St-Aubins are wonderful, and extremely well-priced, but the best value is the humble Bourgogne blanc. And in 2023, a vintage with terrific ripeness and beautiful acidity, Thomas’s wines shine.Thomas’s 2023 Bourgogne Côte d’Or is fresh and delightful – the nose shows meyer lemon and stones, and the mouth is a balance between ripe fruit and mouthwatering freshness. A muted note of wood joins the fruit, and the weight is perfect, with length that tastes more like a village-level wine. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | A deep dive into Burgundy’s most revered village, featuring both village-level Vosne-Romanée and two… More (+) A deep dive into Burgundy’s most revered village, featuring both village-level Vosne-Romanée and two vintages each of Michel Gros’s iconic Premier Crus. Powerful yet graceful, these are benchmark Pinot Noirs built to reward both drinking now and long-term cellaring.Gros Vosne-Romanée 2023Gros Vosne-Romanée 2022Couvent Vosne-Romanée “Barreaux” 2023Gros Vosne-Romanée 1er cru “Clos des Réas” 2021Gros Vosne-Romanée 1er cru “Clos des Réas” 2022Gros Vosne-Romanée 1er cru “Aux Brûlées” 2022FREE US SHIPPING Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Six outstanding expressions of Burgundy’s most elegant village, from exceptional producers and including both… More (+) Six outstanding expressions of Burgundy’s most elegant village, from exceptional producers and including both village and Premier Cru bottlings. Experience the silky texture, perfume, and finesse that make Chambolle-Musigny so beloved.Boursot Chambolle-Musigny 2022Clerget Chambolle-Musigny 2022Couvent Chambolle-Musigny “40 Ouvrées” 2023Clerget Chambolle-Musigny 1er “Aux Charmes” 2022Gros Chambolle-Musigny 2023Couvent Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru “Feusselottes” 2021FREE US SHIPPING Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Eric Chauvin’s wines share a region and grape varietal with common Côtes du Rhônes… More (+) Eric Chauvin’s wines share a region and grape varietal with common Côtes du Rhônes, but little else. Chauvin’s tiny Domaine le Souverain has no website, no road sign, and barely a phone number -- his cellar is a converted garage. But his wines have more complexity and depth than nearly anything else we taste at their level, and manage to remain a bargain.Like the Seguret, this wine is entirely vat-raised. It is made from 55% Grenache and 30% Syrah, with the balance from Mourvedre. The Sablet 22 offers the same rich and round mouthfeel, but the Mourvedre adds a dark cherry tone to the fruit. Eric said that the Mourvedre “helps to hold the fruit,” and indeed the added complexity made the wine even more attractive. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Founded in 1997 by Angelo Sassi, the small estate is today run by Davide… More (+) Founded in 1997 by Angelo Sassi, the small estate is today run by Davide Carniel, producing just a few hundred cases of Barbaresco annually. Both of the wines we’re offering come from San Cristoforo, a well known Barbaresco cru in the heart of the appellation.The nose is deep and lovely, with beautifully integrated oak and notes of roses, violets, and orange zest. The mouth is clean and beautifully textured, with subtle tannins and a long, tightly channeled finish. The balance of tannin and fruit and acidity is magnificent – think Volnay premier cru with a few years in the bottle. It’s denser than the regular cuvée, and should age well over the short- to mid- term. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Didier and Celine Sanzay are fifth generation growers in Saumur-Champigny producing fresh, pure Cabernet… More (+) Didier and Celine Sanzay are fifth generation growers in Saumur-Champigny producing fresh, pure Cabernet Franc in the modern Loire style -- small batch, organic, wild yeasts, no fining or filtering. Their 2023s in particular are “Loire classique” Didier told us last week – a return to the refreshing, low-alcohol.Their 2023 Saumur-Champigny is exactly what you want Loire Cab Franc to be: pure, joyful, unoaked, and fresh. Clean, juicy fruit bursts from the glass on the nose — think wild cherries and graphite. The mouth is fresh, fruit forward, inky, and intense, with a bold and vibrant attack and a quick clean finish. Picture a juicy Beaujolais with more serious texture and darker fruit. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Our favorite source for these delicious reds is the Domaine des Sanzay, an organic… More (+) Our favorite source for these delicious reds is the Domaine des Sanzay, an organic fixture of Saumur-Champginy in the central Loire. Their unblended Cabernet Franc wines have become highly popular in our warehouse, with their simple Saumur red and old-vine cuvée opening tasters’ eyes to a new expression of the grape.This year it was Sanzay’s parcellaire cuvée “Les Dares” that grabbed our attention. Drawn from a single plot of 65+ year old cabernet franc, this is an impressive wine. The nose is very fine and detailed, with a distinct note of honeysuckle over the red apple fruits and violet petals. The mouth is fine grained and concentrated with perfectly balanced tannin and a clean, dry finish. Decant for a half hour and serve with stews or duck or steak. Less (-) Free US Shipping |