Burgundy
Château de la Tour Penet Mâcon-Péronne VV 2019 750ml
$19
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : MÂCON-PÉRONNE
Chardonnay
LIGHT-BODIED, CONCENTRATED, CITRUS, STONE FRUIT, OAK PRESENT
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
Domaine Daniel Pollier Pouilly-Fuissé Les Perrières 2019
$30
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : MÂCONNAIS : POUILLY-FUISSÉ
Chardonnay
FULL-BODIED, CITRUS, PEACH, PINEAPPLE, FLORAL, MINERAL, HAZELNUT, OAK
From 40-70 year old Chardonnay plantings en route to receive Grand Cru status in the coming years, ‘Les Perrières’ is a lovely alternative to some of the much more expensive whites from the Côte d’Or. Generous, aromatic, and round, with a long finish and notable oak influence that doesn’t overpower the fruit, it’s a perfect pairing for richer seafood dishes and white meats. Matured in barriques (25% new).
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIRING : Sweet Potato and Crab Bisque
Domaine de La Vieille Fontaine Mercurey 1er Cru LES CRETS 2019
$30
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTE CHALONNAISE : MERCUREY 1er CRU
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, CHERRY, PLUM, EARTH, LEATHER, VANILLA, CLOVE, SPICE, OAK
From 40-70 year old vines in one of the most celebrated regions within the Côte Chalonnaise, ‘Les Crets’ is an elegant and age-worthy Pinot Noir with refined tannins and signature Burgundian balance between musky earth and vibrant fresh fruit. The estate is cultivated using sustainable practices with an emphasis on soil health and preserving terroir; no chemical weed killer has been used since the early 2000s.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIRING : Roast Duck with Figs
Domaine Denis Carré Pommard En Brescul 2017
$57
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : COTE DE BEAUNE
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RASPBERRY, CHERRY, CHARCOAL, FLORAL, SPICE, USED OAK
Denis Carré founded his estate in 1975, meaning it’s a relatively new domaine by Burgundian standards — and, making his accomplishments all the more impressive. Today the estate is run by his children, Marial and Gaetane, and includes 13 hectares of vines spread over eight appellations. The soft and elegant ‘‘En Brescul’ is shining beautifully now, but will keep until 2026.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Afternoon Drinks in the Sun
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Chambolle-Musigny 2016
$129 $168
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CHAMBOLLE - MUSIGNY
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, DRY, STRAWBERRY, CHERRY, OAK
The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny comes mainly from the premier cru Les Baudes (80%) and the rest from the village portion of Les Véroilles (20%). Although technically a village-level wine, it's essentially a premier cru. A wine with a very refined strawberry bouquet, tautness, and plenty of freshness.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Filet Mignon, Duck with Truffles
Domaine Francois Mikulski Volnay 'Santenots Du Milieu' 2017
$109 $130
FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, DRY, BLACK CHERRY, LICORICE, PARTIAL NEW OAK
“Santenots du Milieu” is a subplot located in the heart of the vineyard of Santenots. Located in the village of Meursault, it’s allowed to be labeled as Volnay. Because the vineyard’s rich in clay, it comes across fuller and richer than other Volnay wines. Impossible to resist with black cherry and cherry blossom aromas and black plum and blueberry flavors. Simply sexy stuff!
ECOLOGY : PRACTICING ORGANIC
PAIR WITH : Wood-Fired Pigeon
Domaine Frédéric Esmonin Bourgogne Les Genevrières Rouge 2020
$19
FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-BODIED, FRESH, PERFUMED, WILD CHERRIES, OAK PRESENT
Domaine Hubert Lignier Nuits Saint Georges 'Les Poisets' 2017
$95 $105
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, RED FRUIT, VIOLETS, PEPPER, TART, SMOKE, OAK
From the illustrious, and classical Cote de Nuits producer. The lieu-dit of Les Poisets sits at the southern edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, and offers great freshness, lift, and concentration of red fruits, spice, acidity, and minerality.
*Organic
*Pair With: Veal Chops
Domaine Jessiaume Volnay 2019
$54
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTE DE BEAUNE : VOLNAY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY, CRANBERRY, EARTH, BAKING SPICE, OAK
Domaine Jessiaume’s Volnay proves that the region’s reputation as one of the best places in the Côte d’Or to find fragrant, “feminine” red Burgundy is well-earned. It is powerful and lively, yet elegant, and silky — with intensely concentrated, scrumptious red and black fruits, pleasant hints of cinnamon and wood, and acidity that sings. Drink now or keep for 5-7 years.
ECOLOGY: Organic
PAIR WITH: Chicken Chicken LIver Pasta with Wild Morels
Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé Les Chênes 2019
$83
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : MACONNAIS
Chardonnay
MEDIUM BODIED, DRY, CITRUS, APPLE, FLORAL, PARTIAL NEW OAK
Domaine Leflaive is one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy; its Mâcon-Verzé is undoubtedly the Rolls-Royce of the Mâconnais. Airy and nicely lifted in the glass, with ripe pear, apricot, jasmine and passionfruit give the 2018 an exotic, floral feel that is impossible to miss. This is refined Burgundy.
ECOLOGY : Biodynamic
PAIR WITH : Veal in Cream Sauce
Domaine Moutard-Diligent Bourgogne Rouge 2019
$20
France : Burgundy
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, WHITE PEPPER, EARTH, MINERAL, VIOLET, OAK
This classic Burgundian Pinot is an easy-drinking delight — with nice acidity, grippy tannins, and juicy red fruit flavors overlaying its earthy, mineral core. Grapes are from 25 year old vines in Chablis and Tonnerois; the wine is aged for 8 months (50% in oak & 50% in stainless steel.)
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna
Domaine Pierre Labet Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2014
$53
FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Chardonnay
FULL-BODIED, CITRUS, GREEN APPLE, MINERAL, VANILLA, HONEY, OAK
At its core, this is undeniably a very rich, and powerful white, absolutely bursting with bright fruit that shines through its creamy, textured mouthfeel and lingers on the very long finish. But the excellence doesn’t stop there — because all of this (very much welcome) decadence is miraculously well-balanced by the wine’s refreshing acidity, chalky minerality, and skillfully subtle oak influence. Indulgence + elegance = Bourgogne Blanc as it should always be.
PAIR WITH: Pasta al Limone
ECOLOGY: Organic
Domaine Pierre Labet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2016 750ml
$79 $119
Domaine Vincent Ledy Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits La Vacherotte 2017 750ml
$40
Isabelle et Denis Pommier Bourgogne Grain de Survie 2020
$23
FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, BLACK PEPPER, MINERAL, NEUTRAL OAK
We were somewhat surprised to learn that Isabelle and Denis Pommier’s organically farmed 16 hectare estate in Chablis (est. 1990) near the village of Poinchy is one of the very few in the region to hand-harvest a significant portion of their production! Although most known for their distinctly mineral and terroir-driven Chablis, they also make a small amount of Bourgogne Rouge, such as the beautiful and energetic “Grain de Survie,’ which is equal parts fruit, floral, and earth.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIR WITH : Roast Goose with Crispy Skin
Karim Vionnet Beaujolais Villages 2020
$19
FRANCE : BEAUJOLAIS : BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
Gamay
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, RED FRUIT, CHERRY COLA, BUBBLE GUM, BLUEBERRY, EARTH, CARBONIC, NO OAK
ECOLOGY: Organic, Low Sulfite
Le Domaine d'Edouard Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre Pinot Noir 2018
$29
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTES D'AUXERRE
Chardonnay
MED-FULL-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, PEACH, APRICOT, LEES, USED FRENCH OAK
Édouard Lepesme is among a small group of winemakers working to change the public’s perception of the Côtes D’Auxerre (neighbor to the much more famous Chablis region) as a source of only high-yield, inexpensive wines: his entry level Chardonnay — which is decadent yet lean, and incredibly high-value for this price point — speaks for itself. Hand-harvested; fermentation in used oak barrels w/ natural yeast; aged 9 months on lees in ½ barrel and ½ stainless steel.
ECOLOGY : Organic, Biodynamic
PAIRING : Tuna Niçoise Salad
Maison Chanzy Échezeaux Grand Cru 2014
$99 $151
FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM TO FULL BODIED, BLACKBERRY, SMOKE, SPICE, NEW OAK
Maison Chanzy’s impressive holdings spans 40 appellations in 8 villages of Côte Chalonnaise and Côte d’Or. In 2013, a group of Burgundy wine lovers purchased Chanzy and have since added a second holding in these same regions. Powerful smoky, and rich with black fruits. Both drinkable and cellarable Grand Cru Burgundy from a stellar vintage.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
PAIR WITH : ROAST PORK
Maison J.J. Vincent Cremant de Bourgogne NV
$25
FRANCE : BURGUNDYChardonnay
Maison Louis Latour Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeaux 2018
$51
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : PERNAND-VERGELESSES 1er CRU
Chardonnay
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, FLORAL, VANILLA, ALMOND, MINERAL, BRIOCHE, OAK
Since the 17th century, the Latour family (who also own an important shipping company) has consistently produced some of the finest wines in all of Burgundy, and their bottles can be found on the most famous dining tables in the world. PS: this 1er cru is drinking PERFECTLY right now, so don’t be shy -- go ahead and crack it the next chance you get!
* Pair With: Spaghetti with Crab & Lemon
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 'Baudines' Blanc Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 2017
$179 $238
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin Premier Cru 'Hommage à Marguerite' 2018
$79 $89
