Champagne & Spanish Sparkling Wine to Bring in a Better Year

There is a little bit of magic in a good sparkling wine. Just one sip can transport you to another time and place. Enhance your New Year’s experience with a bottle or three from our large and impressive selection of small-production sparkling wines and grower Champagnes from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. These are the work of passionate small producers and individual growers who are deeply connected to the particularities of each of their vine parcels and believe that wine is made in the vineyard first. They craft wines that express terroir by rigorous work in the vineyards, picking fruit at its peak, and employing minimal intervention in the cellar. Whatever your budget, we have the perfect bottle waiting for you.

Modestly priced Spanish Penedès sparkling wines from the team at Raventós i Blanc

The name Raventós i Blanc has become synonymous with great sparkling wines. They are one of the few producers of Spanish sparkling wine that grows, tends, and harvests their grapes from their own property, ferments and vinifies their wines, and then sells them under their label. To borrow a phrase from Champagne, one can truly consider them a Récoltant Manipulant (Grower Producer). Their Blanc de Blancs or de Nit Rosé (Conca del Riu Anoia) are both elegant wines that are inexpensive enough to stock up on. We also carry several other Raventos cuvées. Or try the reasonably-priced, semi-sparkling méthode ancestrale from Pepe Raventós’ Can Sumoi project where he is cultivating the indigenous varieties Montònega and Sumoll Rosé.

Mono-Cru (Single Cru) Champagne

In the quest for consistency, the tradition in Champagne has been blending fruit from different vintages and plots across the entire region. Mono-Cru Champagne is produced from a single village with the aim of expressing place. Pierre Larmandier and his wife Sofie at Champagne Larmandier-Bernier (37 acres) craft “Terre de Vertus” from two parcels in the Premier Cru of Vertus. Arnaud Margaine’s pure Chardonnay “L’Extra-Brut” in Premier Cru Villers-Marmery at Champagne A. Margaine (16 acres). Xavier Gonet and wife Julie Medéville, winegrowers in Grand Cru Le Mesnil-sur-Oger at Champagne Gonet-Médeville (25 acres) with their reference wine “Blanc de Noirs” — a suave example of Pinot Noir based wine. Champagne J.L. Vergnon (13 acres) run by Didier Vergnon with winemaker Julien Goût with cuvée “MSNL” — an assemblage of five parcels in Grand Cru Le Mesnil. Champagne Francis Boulard et Fille with Delphine Boulard (the fille) at the helm and their entry point Champagne “Le Murgiers” — a Blanc de Noirs from 100% Meunier from vines in the Marne Valley. Champagne Vilmart & Cie located in the Premier Cru Rilly-la-Montagne with 27 acres and Laurent Vilmart’s “Grand Cellier d’Or” — mostly Chardonnay from vines planted in 1964. Jean-Paul Hébrart and wife Isabelle Diebolt own 37 acres scattered in many parcels with some abutting the storied parcel Clos de Goisses. Champagne Marc Hébrart‘s “Blanc de Blancs” is mostly Premier Cru Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, a wine with richness and minerality. Jean-Hervé Chiquet and his brother Laurent, at the helm of Champagne Jacquesson, with their latest release of numbered cuvée “743” — a champagne with rare depth and finesse that also rethinks the idea of non-vintage Champagne. Gilles Lancelot at Champagne Lancelot-Pienne, “a marvelous producer mysteriously flying under the radar” in Grand Cru Cramant. He works a total of 23 acres and his Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs “Instant Present,” a superb expression of the chalky minerality of Cramant, was our Champagne Society pick for September. “Grand Crus Bouzy and Ambonnay are the epicenter of Pinot Noir, and the Clouet family is the privileged custodian of 20 acres of estate vines in the best middle slopes of both villages.” Try Champagne André Clouet‘s latest “Cuvée 1911,” the number is reference to how many bottles are released and is from Jean-François’s 10 best plots. We also carry several other cuvées from these top producers.

Parcellaires (Single Parcel) Champagne

Single Parcel Champagne presents the wine lover a rare opportunity to distinguish the individual origins of their champagne. Beyond the sensual appeal, Single Parcel Champagne allows the intellectual study of a very specific soil, subsoil, climate, relief, and topography. Only free-run juice is used by Nicole and brother Yves, now joined by her daughter Valérie, at their 37 acres of Grand Crus at Champagne Pierre Moncuit. “Cuvée Nicole” is a 90-year-old vines parcel in Les Chétillons. With the legendary Chef de Caves Hervé Jestin at the helm, the newly reinvigorated Champagne Leclerc Briant’s “La Croisette” is from a single vineyard next to the winery in Epernay.  The estate’s organic vineyard practices began in the 1950s and they are now cultivating biodynamically. Champagne Francis Boulard et Fille‘s “Les Rachais” is a Parcellaire planted mostly to Chardonnay in the 1960s. Champagne Penet-Chardonnet owns 15 acres in the Grand Crus of Verzy and Verzenay. Alexandre Penet’s wines are all about purity and precision. Two of his Parcellaire in Verzy are the 40-year-old Pinot Noir “Les Epinettes” and the all Chardonnay “Les Blanches Voies.” Champagne Philipponnat‘s “Clos de Goisses” is a stunning, dramatically sloped, 14.5 acres single vineyard in Premier Cru Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. This is an ancient single parcel cuvée and we carry both the 2005 and Rosé 2007. Brothers Emmanuel and Charles-Henry Fourny, at Champagne Veuve Fourney et Fils, produce “Cuvée du Clos Notre Dame” — a small and chalky parcel of Chardonnay vines planted in 1951 in the center of the village in Premier Cru Vertus. “Surrounded by walls, this site yields ripe, assertive wine, its concentration amplified by low yields, fermentation in barrel, and long lees aging.” Of course, we also carry several other cuvées from these top producers.

Champagne to move on to the new year leaving 2020 behind with a bang

To be fair, all the wines that we have already mentioned here are bangers. But if you’re looking for a sparkling wine that is not only at the top of its class but also singular in its origins, we have those too. The De Sousa Family in Grand Cru Avize is the proprietor of 28 acres of vines. Champagne De Sousa‘s impressive “Cuvée des Caudlies” is cask-fermented from 60+ year old vines. Among the most creative and inspiring producers today, Benoît and his sister Melanie run the 35 acre Champagne Tarlant in the Marne Valley. A scant 170 bottles of Amphorae-vinified cuvée “Argilité” were released. And their seductive “Vigne d’or” is pure Pinot Meunier from a single parcel planted in 1947 in very chalky soils. Pepe Raventós, 21st generation vigneron, was so convinced of Clos del Serral quality and specificity that he began making “Mas del Serral” — a single-vineyard sparkling named after the site. It’s a 4.74 acre vineyard in the heart of Cru Conca del Riu Anoia with Xarel-lo and Bastard Negre planted in 1954. A mono-cru at the creation! The latest release was aged 100 months on the lees and rendered in magnum.

Grand Vin Signature Champagne

And then there is the Grand Vin Signature Champagne. Some of the world’s top drops right here. Champagne Billecart-Salmon‘s “Blanc de Blancs 2004” is an old vines Grand Cru, mainly from Avize and Le Masnil. “Cuvée Nicolas-François” was created in 1964 as tribute to the founder. A small house with 52 acres of vines, Champagne Joseph Perrier’s rare “Joséphine” 2008 vintage combines superb flavor and refinement. The iconic Champagne Pol Roger‘s “Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill” (2006 and 2009) Grand Cru is made from Pinot Noir vines planted during the time of Churchill. Champagne Bollinger with their “Grande Année” 2012 and Rosé 2005 are usually a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, both are barrel-fermented.

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Posted on 2020.12.27 in France, Spain DO, Penedes, Champagne  |  Read more...

Pre-Boxed One, Three, or Six-Bottle Gift + Imagine Yourself in France or Spain with a Special Holiday Bottle

We love to help people give the gift of wine. Let us know how many bottles you want, your price, and what you know of the giftee’s taste preferences, and we will put together the perfect package for you. We’ll prepare the box and all you’ll have to do is wrap it up and set it under the tree to surprise your favorite wine drinker.

At Elie Wine you won’t be crowded into a busy store wandering around trying to figure it out on your own. We always provide personal attention and expert recommendations no matter what you are looking for. And we do have a vast selection. Everything from inexpensive crowd-pleasing wines like Artuke’s luscious, fresh, and fruity Tempranillo from Rioja ($16) to wines for the most discerning collector like the First Growth 2014 Château Latour in a single wood box ($790).

If the wine lover in your life happens to reside farther than you can drive, ask us about shipping your gift. Shipping packages just keeps getting more timely and efficient and even wine sent out this week will normally arrive in time for the recipient to enjoy over the holidays.

Imagine Yourself in France or Spain with a Special Holiday Bottle

Most of us are hunkered down for the holidays, with even local travel plans disrupted. But a special bottle from France or Spain can take you on a flight of mind to exotic regions for a fraction of the cost of a plane ticket.

Why not treat yourself to a special holiday bottle this year? We literally have thousands of different bottles in a myriad of styles and varieties to choose from and you don’t need to spend a big bag of money to enjoy a wine that speaks of its distinct place.

If you’re into the classics, we offer wines like Domaine Pierre Usseglio’s 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ($62) from one of the top addresses in all of France. Prime rib on the table? Try a bottle of 2014 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron “Les Griffons de Pichon Baron” ($65) from this revered “Second Growth” estate in Pauillac. Burgundy is a fantastic region for both red and white wines and we have a vast selection of them. One of our favorite producers is superstar Thibault Liger-Belair. It doesn’t get much better than a bottle of his 2014 “Les Saint-Georges” ($180), an old vines Pinot Noir from the top Premier Cru vineyard in Nuits-Saint-Georges. If Spain is your destination, try an elegant bottle of Rioja. Opening a bottle of Artuke’s 2015 “Finca de los Locos” ($36) is a great way to spend an evening.

The explorer in you might want to seek out the roads less traveled. World-class biodynamic winemaker Jean-Charles Abbatucci’s 2016 Ministre Impérial ($99) is a unique and thrilling wine from the island of Corsica. Head up to Provence for a bottle of 2012 Domaine Hauvette “Cornaline” ($45), a heady blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Further west, the scrub-covered ridges and windswept stone outcrops of Faugères help Didier Barral produce electric reds, like the muscular, Mourvèdre-based 2016 “Valinières” ($69). Over the Pyrenees into Spain, the 2014 Domaines Lupier “El Terroir” ($34) from old vines in Navarra shows a harmony of ripeness and freshness. And Raül Bobet demonstrates his mastery with Costers del Segre mountain Syrah in the 2013 Castell d’Encús “Thalarn” ($65).

If you’ve been reading this impressive list of just a handful of special wines we offer, you’d have noticed some of the vintages go back almost a decade. Not only are we deep in different types of wine, we also offer older vintages that we purchased on release and have held in proper storage since — some for over two decades. We have plenty of options from the great Bordeaux vintages of 2000 and 2010 as well as 2002, 2005, and 2009 Burgundy. And so much more. If you’re in the mood for a mature wine drinking at its peak, we have a bottle for you.

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Posted on 2020.12.21 in France, Bordeaux, Spain DO, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Rioja DOC, Provence, Southern Rhone, Corsica, Navarra, Costers del Segre  |  Read more...

Top Bordeaux Château’s Second Wines are First Class (6-Bottle Gift Pack for $280, All Included) + Château Latour’s Single Parcel

Not merely leftovers, Second Wines have always offered incredible value, but as the selection process for the First Wine or “Grand Vin” of these distinguished estates has gotten ever stricter, limiting supply and raising the price, today the best Second Wines offer an even greater value than in the past. It’s important to note that these Second Wines are always produced by the same winemaking team that produces the First Wine. Generally, the biggest differences are that Second wines see less new oak during maturation and are meant to be enjoyed closer to release than the First Wine. This is a great 6-bottle gift pack to drink over the holidays, you may even want one for yourself.

Included in the Top Bordeaux Château’s Second Wines are First Class package are one bottle of each:

The price includes tax and delivery, as well as a 10% discount. We will also honor a 10% discount on any bottles you might wish to add to the gift package.

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron “Les Griffons de Pichon Baron” (Pauillac 2014) Regular Price: $65 RED

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is a classified “Second Growth” estate currently managed by Christian Seely. In 1987 it was purchased by the group which also owns the Châteaus Cantenac-Brown, Petit-Village, and Suduiraut. “Les Griffons de Pichon Baron” is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot that has been aged in 60% new oak barrels and 40% one-year-old barrels for 18 months. Sensual aromas of violets and cassis infused with cedar precede a medium-bodied palate with very fine tannin and purity. The deep gravel terroir of Pauillac shines out of a glassful.

Château Villemaurine “Les Angelots de Villemaurine” (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015) Regular Price: $57 RED

The vineyards of Villemaurine have been producing mostly underachieving fruit for a couple of centuries. But it was the relatively recent purchase and subsequent investment in the property and cellars, including the hire of noted winemaking consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt followed by Hubert de Boüard de Laforest of Château Angélus, that has brought the estate to prominence. Saint-Émilion boasts the famous clay-based soils of “Right Bank” Bordeaux ideal for Merlot, and the Villemaurine bottling reflects this with a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc for a wine of abundant aromatics and ripe, concentrated fruit.

Château Croix de Labrie “Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie” (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018) Regular Price: $40 RED

One of the smallest Grand Cru Saint-Émilion estates, Château Croix de Labrie is owned by the Courdurie family with Axelle Courdurie as the winemaker. The newly renovated cellars allow for everything to move by gravity. Some of the estate’s best limestone terroir is located near Château Pavie, with another prime clay-laden parcel close to Valandraud. Yields at Château Croix de Labrie are purposely kept low to increase concentration, which is evident in “Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie” produced from young vines from several plots. Simultaneously rich and fresh, the wine is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak barrel (50% new, 50% one year) for 14 months.

Château Smith Haut-Lafitte “Le Petit Haut Lafitte” (Pessac-Léognan 2016) Regular Price: $60 RED 

From the soils of Pessac-Léognan on the left bank of the Garonne in Northern Graves, Château Smith Haut Lafitte’s history in Bordeaux dates back over 800 years. Designed during the blending of the Grand Vin of Smith Haut Lafitte, Le Petit Haut Lafitte is vinified and aged with the same care as the batches that will become the first wine of the Château. The 2016 Le Petit Haut Lafitte is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Maturation is carried out in oak barrels (20% new). This is no mere fruity afterthought to the Grand Vin; Le Petit Haut Lafitte is loaded with power and structure. A medium-bodied palate and a mineral finish are buoyed by aromatics of black cherry and earthy things.

Château Malartic Lagravière “Le Comte de Malartic” (Pessac-Léognan 2015) Regular Price: $41 RED 

Purchased by the Bonnie family in 1997 and completely modernized in 1998, Château Malartic-Lagravière uses sustainable cultivation techniques and was one of the first major estates in the region to use gravity to move the wine in the cellars. The estate is located on a high terrace that has been deeply scored by the Eau Blanche and its tributaries. “Le Comte de Malartic” is a blend of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. A nose of black and red fruits, tobacco, and licorice precede a sip that is round with abundant silky tannins and an elegant finish.

Château Carbonnieux “Château Tour Léognan” (Pessac-Léognan 2017) Regular Price: $32 WHITE (next door)

One of the oldest estates in the entire Bordeaux wine region with a history dating back to the 12th century, Château Carbonnieux is one of the few Bordeaux estates to produce close to equal amounts of red and white Bordeaux wine. Right next door to the estate, their Second WIne from Château Tour Léognan is also prime real estate, as illustrated by their neighbors Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Château Haut-Bailly. The estate has recently added new, temperature controlled, stainless steel vats to allow vinification on a parcel by parcel basis. Today, Château Carbonnieux is considered one of the top estates in Bordeaux. Expect citrus aromas and peach fruit with a subtle wood note.

Château Latour “Les Forts de Latour” (Pauillac 2014) SPECIAL PRICE $295 LIMITED!

From the historic plot of “l’Enclos,” few “Second Wines” garner the prestige of Les Forts de Latour. Only subtle differences distinguish Les Forts from the Grand Vin of Chateau Latour. Both in the vineyard and in the cellar, the wine is produced with the same care as the Grand Vin, but a slightly higher proportion of Merlot and less new oak allow for a much more accessible wine in its youth. Six years on from harvest, 2014 Les Forts de Latour is drinking exceptionally well right now. Made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, this classic Pauillac is loaded with currants, lead pencil shavings, and spice. It’s hard to imagine a better choice for a holiday treat to pair with a special meal.

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Posted on 2020.12.16 in France, Bordeaux, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Wine Aid: The Many Expressions and Versatility of Grenache from France and Spain — 12 Bottles for $295 (All Included)

Grenache (Garnacha, Garnatxa, Alicante, Cannonau, etc…) is one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world. It most likely originated in the region of Aragon in northern Spain and quickly spread into southern France where it is particularly well-suited to the dry, warm, and windy Mediterranean climate.

Some of the world’s most exceptional wines can be produced from the Grenache grape, prime examples being Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat. But even in less revered appellations, a talented winemaker with superior terroir can produce Grenache-based wines that will be full of character and vigorously expressive of place. We are pleased to offer a box full of Grenache-based wines that will not only demonstrate the range of this fruit but also its versatility as everything from a cocktail wine to a wine for pairing with a fancy red meat feast.

Included in The Many Expressions and Versatility of Grenache Wine-Aid Package are three bottles of each:

The price includes tax and delivery, as well as a 10% discount. We will also honor a 10% discount on any bottles you might wish to add to the Wine-Aid package.

Domaines Lupier “El Terroir” (Navarra 2014) Regular Price $34

Domaines Lupier have been garnering international accolades from their first vintage in 2008. They produce 100% Garnacha wine from 27 separate plots, with vines ranging from 68 to over 100 years old (the oldest vineyard planted in 1903), at elevations up to 2,500 feet. This is the northern region of Navarra, more specifically, the cool and mountainous sub-zone of Baja Montaña, where wines can show harmony of ripeness and freshness with all the precision of an oceanic climate. “El Terroir” is aromatically complex with layers of floral, cherry, and spice. A sip is superbly balanced and practically begs another in short measure. It puts to mind Château Rayas – another 100% old-vines, Grenache-based wine from the legendary producer in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Can Sumoi “Sumoll Garnatxa” (Catalunya 2018) Regular Price: $28

Can Sumoi is an exciting new project from Pepe Raventós and Francesc Escala to create vibrant wines from the mountains of the Baix Penedès in the Catalunya region of northeastern Spain. A farm dating back to 1645, Can Sumoi is located in the limestone mountain range of Massís del Montmell, where the vineyards reach heights of 1,800 feet above sea level. “Sumoll Garnatxa” is a blend of 50% Grenache and another 50% of the native red grape, Sumoll. Biodynamically produced and with no additives, this is a positively natural wine with a strong Mediterranean character of wild berry fruit and herbs balanced by a remarkable freshness.

Le Clos du Serres “Les Maros” (Terrasses du Larzac 2015) Regular Price $26

In 2006, Béatrice and Sébastien Fillon purchased 37 acres divided into 15 parcels near the town of Saint Jean de la Blaquière. The diversity of the soil across all of their parcels includes schist, sandstone, pebbles & shingle, and red ruffes (deep deposits of sandstone accumulated some 265 million years ago and exposed by erosion). “Les Maros” is a single parcel of schist west of the village. The wine is a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, and 20% Carignan from the coolest vineyard area of the estate. The wine is matured for 12 months in concrete vats. Weighty and concentrated, the flavors tend toward black fruit and licorice with a mouth-filling texture and lengthy finish.

Domaine de Font-Sane “Vieilles Vignes” (Ventoux 2018) Regular Price $15 

Véronique Cunty-Peysson and her husband, Bernard, lead the multi-generational family estate of Domaine de Font-Sane. The Domaine is about 39 acres across Gigondas and Ventoux and many of the vineyards lie within the protection of the toothy, lacy, and majestic rock faces of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Ventoux “Vieilles Vignes” is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from vines aged 50-60 years old grown in sandy soil. The elevation of Ventoux is a benefit to producing a poundable wine of interest. Floral and garrigue notes layered over bright red fruit will make this medium-bodied wine a bottle you’ll want to drink again and again.

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Posted on 2020.12.09 in France, Spain DO, Wine-Aid Packages, Languedoc-Roussillon, Catalunya, Southern Rhone, Navarra  |  Read more...

RED FRIDAY – 15% OFF BURGUNDY! – (3, 6, or 12-pack, Name Your Price and We Will Suggest the Selection and Deliver for Free)

Burgundy is much more than Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from France, it’s a winemaking region with more classified geological complexity and nuance than any other in the world. And Elie Wine Company is not an average wine shop, because we keep wine from the best vintages to develop in our temperature controlled shop. Indeed, our selection of Burgundy is deeper in appellations and vintages than most wine shops in Burgundy itself.

One of the most remarkable aspects about the Burgundy region is the breadth of different expressions that can be derived from two grape varieties. We have prime examples of everything from inexpensive regional wines to the inimitable Grand Crus of Montrachet and the Côte de Nuits.

While we are very proud of the fact that we carry some of the greatest and most compelling bottles from one of the world’s most celebrated regions, we couldn’t do it without your support. One of the most satisfying aspects of our business is sharing the history, geography, and producer’s stories. It’s customers like you that allow us that opportunity.

To show our gratitude we’re offering a 15% discount on all wines from the Burgundy region, Friday only. Let us know what you want to spend and we’ll put together a great package of Burgundy for you to enjoy over the holidays. As always, we can deliver it to your doorstep for free (within a reasonable distance of our shop) and leave it there for you to bring in at your convenience.

Value Burgundy

Wines from great producers with vineyards in lesser appellations are the lowest priced yet highest-quality entry point into the world of Burgundy. There might not be a better wine to pair with all the foods at a holiday table than the Pinot Noir and Gamay blend of Robert Chevillon’s Passetoutgrain 2017 ($27). Gachot-Monot’s Côte de Nuits-Villages 2018 ($29) is a deeply colored, highly aromatic, full and complex Côtes de Nuits Villages that tastes more like Nuits-St-Georges than village Burgundy. Pierre Bart’s Marsannay “Les Echezots” 2016 ($34) is a customer favorite while Nicole Lamarche’s Hautes Côtes-de-Nuits 2015 ($33) speaks of the pedigree of her Vosne-Romanée estate. There is even value to be had at the Premier Cru level with François Lummp’s Givry Premier Cru “A Vigne Rouge” 2015 ($43). The list goes on…

The Slopes of Côte d’Or

In Burgundy, geography is the major factor in the hierarchy of the region’s wines. In the right vigneron’s hands, the patchwork appellations on the slopes of Côtes de Nuits and Côtes de Beaune can produce exhilarating wines with a clear sense of place, from the rich, juicy fruit of Savigny-lès-Beaune, to the broad-shouldered Gevrey-Chambertin, and everything in-between. Here are but a few examples: Vincent Rapet’s Beaune Premier Cru “Clos du Roi” 2014 ($46), Geoffroy Choppin with Albert Morot’s Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Bataillère 2016 ($47), Vincent Girardin’s old vines parcel in Chassagne-Montrachet 2017 ($50), Paul and his sons, Paul and Michel, with Paul Pernot’s Beaune “Clos des Teurons” 2015 ($55), Stéphane Magnien’s “Aux Petites Noix” Morey-St-Denis Premier Cru ($55), Vincent Mongeard-Mugneret’s old vines parcel in Fixin 2017 ($59), Florence and Simon Heresztyn-Mazzini’s old vines Gevrey-Chambertin 2014 ($64), the list goes on…

The Premiers Crus of Côte d’Or

Centuries of experience have enabled growers to establish the widely accepted hierarchy of superior terroir in Burgundy. Some of the region’s greatest and most concentrated wines come from single vineyard parcels known as Premier Crus, or “1er Crus.” At only a fraction of the zone’s production, these are some of the most desirable wines in the world. You can expect even more of Burgundy’s charm in the Premiers Crus from Maurice Chapuis’s Aloxe-Corton 2015 ($71), Sébastien Odoul-Coquard’s Chambolle-Musigny “Les Baudes” 2014 ($81), Rodolphe Demougeot’s Pommard “Charmots” 2015 ($84), Fernand & Laurent Pillot’s Pommard “Rugiens” 2012 ($99), Richard Manière’s Nuits-St-Georges “Les Damodes” 2014 ($93), Dominique Gallois’ Gevrey-Chambertin “La Combe aux Moines” 2014 ($99), the list goes on…and we haven’t even told you about our vast selection of Grands Crus.

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Posted on 2020.11.24 in France, Burgundy, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

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