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 | Gautier Desvignes's Givry 1er cru “Grand Vignes” is more serious than the village-level Givry… More (+) Gautier Desvignes's Givry 1er cru “Grand Vignes” is more serious than the village-level Givry blanc – it’s hands down the best vintage of this wine we’ve tried. Gautier raises this entirely in oak, with ⅕ new barrels. The nose is exquisite and detailed, with golden apple fruit and delicate stones. The mouth is floral and long with wonderful length across a bursting and juicy palate that finishes clean and delightful. We’d put this in the same category as a St-Aubin from Thomas Morey or Sophie Bohrmann, and it comes at a serious discount. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Our producer in Sancerre is the Domaine de la Garenne, owned by members of… More (+) Our producer in Sancerre is the Domaine de la Garenne, owned by members of a leading wine-producing family in the town. The Godon-Reverdys produce superb Sancerre at a variety of price points, and their wines are among the most popular in our portfolio.This cuvée used to be called "Infidele," but is now “Silex” -- it comes from a small parcel laden with flint, whose characteristic aromas include a touch of gunflint smokiness. This wine has always offered extraordinary density and a sumptuous mouthfeel, and that is a feature of the 2023 vintage as well. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Romain Collet is one of the most exciting talents in our portfolio. He’s the… More (+) Romain Collet is one of the most exciting talents in our portfolio. He’s the energetic and innovative grandson of Jean Collet, the domaine’s founder. He experiments with all of today’s means of elevage, so a visitor to the cellars now walks past not only stainless steel tanks and large oak foudres, but also cement eggs, clay amphoras, and barrels of all sizes, from traditional Burgundian to demi-muids holding 400 or 500 liters. Among our favorites is Romain's Chablis 1er cru cuvée from “Forêts,” a terroir made famous by Dauvissat’s iconic cuvée. Romain uses large concrete eggs for his Forêts cuvée, and the wine has a smoothed layer of fruit over the piercing Chablis acidity. The resulting wine is dry, dynamic and delicious, at once mouthfilling and bursting with saline and zip. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The Domaine is run these days by Romain Collet, the energetic and talented grandson… More (+) The Domaine is run these days by Romain Collet, the energetic and talented grandson of Jean Collet, the founder. Romain skillfully matches the new and old techniques with the various terroirs, crafting delicious and varied wines with much character. The result is a wide selection, in which something can be found to please every palate.In Butteaux the ground is just a bit cooler, contributing more briskness and just enough fat. Butteaux 2023 began its elevage in tank and finished in older Burgundian barrels. As between these two Montmains siblings, Forêts offers a bit more richness, Butteaux a bit more steely energy and salinity. The mouth is very dry and tense, with less fruit than Forêts. In some years this approaches a Côte d’Or white; this year Collet has dialed the oak way down, and it’s almost imperceptible. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Jasper Morris MW : “deliciously floral…amazing how such a luxurious style of chardonnay can… More (+) Jasper Morris MW : “deliciously floral…amazing how such a luxurious style of chardonnay can retain elegance." Neal Martin (Vinous): "These wines are well worth seeking out." William Kelley (Wine Advocate): “These are honeyed, concentrated wines that are imbued with remarkable concentration and energy, and they develop beautifully in the cellar….One of the best producers in the Maconnais.”As Gautier Roussille put it, 2023 was the rare vintage that delivers both quantity and quality. Despite a stormy summer, the grapes reached optimal maturity while maintaining an excellent level of acidity — a perfect equilibrium that makes for a wine with ripe fruit, minerals and structure at the same time. When we tasted it in March, it was already beautiful, with richness, length, and complexity. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The Domaine Michel Gros offers a one-stop opportunity to appreciate the remarkable complexity and… More (+) The Domaine Michel Gros offers a one-stop opportunity to appreciate the remarkable complexity and nuance to be found in the red wine from Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. For more than 150 years, the family has owned vineyards across the Côte de Nuits, and over a 45 year career Michel Gros enhanced a wonderful collection of parcels that today serve as a benchmark for understanding terroir and vintage.Au Vallon is a parcel that faces full south, and the sunny orientation always brings a bit more ripeness and roundness to the wine. Burghound marked it particularly outstanding in its appellation. We find that it becomes accessible sooner than the regular cuvée, with both good volume and vibrancy to the delicious middle-weight flavors and a pleasant freshness that will begin drinking well before long. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The Domaine Michel Gros offers a one-stop opportunity to appreciate the remarkable complexity and… More (+) The Domaine Michel Gros offers a one-stop opportunity to appreciate the remarkable complexity and nuance to be found in the red wine from Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. For more than 150 years, the family has owned vineyards across the Côte de Nuits, and over a 45 year career Michel Gros enhanced a wonderful collection of parcels that today serve as a benchmark for understanding terroir and vintage.The Chardonnay from vines in the Fontaine St. Martin monopole is very nice in 2023, with just enough freshness and very good length. The ripe fruit blends well with the oak and a pleasant lemon peel note adds interest. This is a vintage to drink young, and holds its own against its better known neighbors from the Côte de Beaune. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
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