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| Mumm Cuvee Napa Brut Prestige (750ml) | ||
| Sparkling from Napa, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Our avid bubbles fans are always on the lookout for a sparkling wine with that perfect combination of deliciousness and value. Fortunately, a California original is still going strong with a trio of sub-$15 offerings that deliver the goods for your holiday parties. Mumm Napa's "rich and lively" Brut Prestige is the ultimate value sparkler with 93 points from Wine Enthusiast, but don't miss the "vibrant and steely" Brut Rosé or the Cuvée M, which offers a "semi-sweet yet balanced" profile for those who like a little "dessert" in their bubbles. If you're looking tor a new house sparkler, why not stock up on all three and give yourself a variety options at the maximum bang for your buck. | ||
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| Mumm Cuvee Napa Brut Rose (750ml) | ||
| Sparkling from Napa, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Our avid bubbles fans are always on the lookout for a sparkling wine with that perfect combination of deliciousness and value. Fortunately, a California original is still going strong with a trio of sub-$15 offerings that deliver the goods for your holiday parties. Mumm Napa's "rich and lively" Brut Prestige is the ultimate value sparkler with 93 points from Wine Enthusiast, but don't miss the "vibrant and steely" Brut Rosé or the Cuvée M, which offers a "semi-sweet yet balanced" profile for those who like a little "dessert" in their bubbles. If you're looking tor a new house sparkler, why not stock up on all three and give yourself a variety options at the maximum bang for your buck. | ||
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| Mumm Cuvee Napa Cuvee M (750ml) | ||
| Sparkling from Napa, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Our avid bubbles fans are always on the lookout for a sparkling wine with that perfect combination of deliciousness and value. Fortunately, a California original is still going strong with a trio of sub-$15 offerings that deliver the goods for your holiday parties. Mumm Napa's "rich and lively" Brut Prestige is the ultimate value sparkler with 93 points from Wine Enthusiast, but don't miss the "vibrant and steely" Brut Rosé or the Cuvée M, which offers a "semi-sweet yet balanced" profile for those who like a little "dessert" in their bubbles. If you're looking tor a new house sparkler, why not stock up on all three and give yourself a variety options at the maximum bang for your buck. | ||
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| 2022 Flowers Chardonnay (750ml) | ||
| Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A "mixed bouquet" of fresh 2022 Flowers Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, these elegantly crafted 2022 Flowers selections express their cool climate Sonoma coast origins with pure, bright flavors and refined acidity, reflecting the estate's continued "upwards shift in quality" according to the Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown and affordably priced for mixing a case. Considered pioneering producers of the rugged Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, expert growers Joan and Walt Flowers believed the region's maritime-influenced climate and pervasive fog would allow grapes to develop complex flavors by ripening slowly and evenly, ignoring the common wisdom that the steep, mountainous terrain was inhospitable for viticulture and planting their Camp Meeting vineyard in 1990. Attracting an influx of elite winemakers including Martinelli, Pahlmeyer, Peter Michael and Williams Selyem over the next decades, Flowers has fine-tuned their vineyard-focused approach over the last 15 years in partnership with Quintessa owner Augustin Huneeus, which along with consulting support from top Burgundy winemaker Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac has driven the quality of the Flowers' wines "to a whole new level" according to the Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown. . Blending Chardonnay from Camp Meeting and other coastal vineyards and aged in 18% new French oak for 10 months, the elegant 95 pt. 2022 Flowers Chardonnay was crafted in a style described by Jeb Dunnuck as "classic, elegant Sonoma Coast," offering fresh, aromatic fruit with lithe minerality and well-balanced acidity. Sourced from an excellent Sonoma vintage where "Pinot Noir leads the way" according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the elegantly aromatic 93 pt. 2022 Flowers Pinot Noir comes from the Flower's organically farmed Sea View Ridge estate as well as select family-owned vineyards on the Sonoma Coast and was aged in 20% new French oak for 11 months, yielding a fresh and delicious Pinot with enticing dark berry fruit hinting of spice and earthy forest on a backbone of flinty, mineral-driven acidity, built to deliver pleasurable drinking over the next decade. Credited with "helping to set a new standard of quality" in the region according to the Wine Spectator's Kim Marcus, these outstanding 2022 Flowers selections continue the estate's legacy of producing "impeccably made and high quality" wines according to Jeb Dunnuck, certain to thrill lovers of Flowers' classically styled wines and all delicious choices for fans of California cool climate wines seeking a great deal. | ||
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| NV Xavier Vignon Arcane XVII L'Etoile (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Beaumes de Venise, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Regular readers of these pages are no stranger to the stunning wines being produced by Xavier Vignon, who has established a flawless reputation working with such luminaries as Marcoux, Grand Veneur, Raymond Usseglio, and others. Through these relationships, he has gained access to incredibly pristine parcels of very old-vine plantings across the valley, where he works with centenarian vines of Grenache and Syrah as well as 75- to 85-year-old plots of multiple other varieties. As always, we've sourced this latest set directly from Vignon's cellars, so fans of the estate can stock up on any or all of these critically acclaimed favorites for under $25 each. Led by a pair of "sensational" 2015s that each notched 94 points from Wine Advocate, this line-up reflects Vignon's track record as one of the great iconoclastic talents in the Rhône today. The 2015 Le Soleil is "Maybe the best Côte du Rhône Villages I've ever tasted," according to Advocate's Joe Czerwinski, while the 2015 Le Diable is a "sensational" single-vineyard expression of Mourvèdre. The NV Arcane bottlings are every bit as outstanding, highlighted by the 95-point L' Etoile, called "a beautiful, full-bodied, elegant wine that might just be one of the greatest red wines to come from Beaumes de Venise" by Jeb Dunnuck. We've had this direct-import relationship with Xavier Vignon for several years now, but it never ceases to amaze us what comes out of the cellars of this incredibly talented Rhône master. | ||
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| 2021 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More It's rare that such a renowned and reference-point estate like Avignonesi keeps pushing new boundaries instead of just resting on their laurels, but that's exactly what this iconic property has been up to for several vintages. And as Eric Guido of Vinous puts it, "The results are pretty stunning." After all, these fan-favorite, best-selling Tuscan reds have been a staple of B-21's Italian portfolio for years, and the 2021 Vino Nobile di Montalcino is poised to break records. "Avignonesi’s flagship bottling remains a fantastic value for first-class Vino Nobile..." - Eric Guido, Vinous The estate's pioneering approach of crafting this wine out of 100% Prugnolo Gentile (the local Sangiovese strain) has made it a singular expression that has helped define the entire Vino Nobile category. The exceptional 2021 vintage has resulted in "a wine of austere elegance on the nose" and a palate that's "medium- to full-bodied with ripe and velvety tannins and lifted, precise acidity." All of it adds up to another stupendous overachiever at our remarkable private client price, which we've come to expect from Avignonesi at this point. It's all the more impressive considering you can stock up big and stash some away in the cellar – as Eric Guido notes, "it will be worth the wait." | ||
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| 2021 Marietta Christo (750ml) | ||
| Syrah from California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From a California vintage described as "amazing" by James Suckling, these highly rated 2021 Marietta Cellars selection are crafted in a "deliciously drinkable style" according to Jeb Dunnuck, a wide range of vineyard-focused cuvees sourced exclusively from estate fruit and affordably priced for stocking up by the case. Established by third generation Sonoma native Chris Bilbro over four decades ago, Marietta Cellars has continued its founder's legacy of producing exceptional, reasonably priced California wines under his son Scot since 2012, sourcing the portfolio from over 400 acres of organically farmed estate vineyards. Crafted from mostly old vine Syrah dating back to the late 1800's, the sumptuous 93 pt. 2021 Marietta Christo boasts ripe, succulent dark fruit hinting of peppery herbs with zesty acidity, a silky Rhone blend with integrated tannins promising to evolve over the next decade. The powerful 93 pt. 2021 Marietta Arme is an impressive Bordeaux style blend dominated by rich California Cabernet Sauvignon described as "incredibly elegant" by the Wine Advocate's Erin Brooks. Sourced from the 35-acre Angeli Vineyard first planted in the late 1880's, the 96 pt. 2021 Marietta Angeli is a blend of old vine Zinfandel with small amounts of Petite Sirah and Syrah aged in neutral barrels, offering bright, spiced fruit with a seamless, silky texture and harmonious tannins built to satisfy a Zinfandel craving over the next decade and called "absolutely delicious" by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni.. Sourced from old vine Syrah planted over a century ago, the powerful 95 pt. 2021 Marietta Gibson Block Syrah is "intensely bold and savory" according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, revealing richly concentrated fruit hinting of graphite with refined, integrated tannins and vibrant acidity, summed up as "absolutely delicious" by critic Galloni and promising to mature gracefully in the cellar for another ten years or more. Living up to Marietta's long-time reputation for over delivering value, Antonio Galloni of Vinous declared "Scot Bilbro has the magic touch when it comes to crafting wines that deliver superb quality for the money across the various tiers in this range," these unbeatably priced 2021 Marietta selections an opportunity for Marietta fans to stock up on their favorites and for newbies to mix a case and enjoy Marietta's combination of exceptional quality and outstanding bang for the buck. | ||
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| 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood (750ml) | ||
| Pinot Noir from Willamette, Oregon | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Credited with helping to "put Oregon on the wine map" by the Wine Enthusiast, Ponzi's 50-year legacy of crafting exceptional Pinot Noir in Oregon's Willamette Valley lives on in the elegant 94 pt. 2022 Ponzi Point Noir Laurelwood, beautifully balancing alluring aromatic spiced, earthy fruit with layered velvety tannins and punching "well above its weight class" according to Decanter's Clive Pursehouse at an unbeatable price. Relocating from California in the 1960's, founders Dick and Nancy Ponzi were among a small group of pioneering winemakers who rejected the advice of UC Davis experts that the region was too cold for growing Pinot Noir, purchasing a 20-acre farm in Beaverton southwest of Portland and releasing the first Ponzi Vineyard Pinot in 1974. Expanding to over 130 acres of sustainably certified vineyards over the last decades and now owned by the legendary Champagne house Bollinger, the 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood was sourced primarily from estate vineyards along with grower partners exclusively from the newly established Laurelwood AVA in the Chehalem Mountains, its distinctive soil of windblown loess over ancient basalt bedrock adding abundant spice notes to the Pinot Noir as well as a backbone of dark, brambly tannins. Named "one of the brightest stars among the new generation in Oregon," Burgundy-trained winemaker Luisa Ponzi fermented the hand sorted grapes in small lots with native yeasts before aging the richly textured 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood in 30% new French oak for 10 months, yielding "a tension filled core of tart red berry fruit and spice elevated by juicy acidity" according to Vinous critic Eric Guido ready to enjoy over the next five or more years. From the legendary producer Robert Parker called "a reference point for American Pinot Noir," the lush and refined 94 pt. 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood "shows elegance and a polished structure" according to the Wine Spectator's Tim Fish, checking all the boxes for fans seeking a Burgundy styled Oregon Pinot at a bargain price and continuing the Ponzi's long legacy of over delivering value. | ||
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| 2022 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Reserve (750ml) | ||
| Chardonnay from Carneros, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Sonoma's standard-bearer Ferrari-Carano needs little introduction. These quintessential California classics have been all-time best sellers at B-21 for years, and it's always nice to see a standard bearer continue to hit the mark. These latest releases showcase winemaking duo Rebecka Deike and Natalie West at their best, all notching solid press from James Suckling and offering outstanding value and consistent excellence. The "rich, satisfying" 2024 Chardonnay is a top-shelf value performer at 92 points & under $15, a perfect option for your next go-to house white. A step (or two) up is the 95-point 2022 Chardonnay Reserve, a full-bodied wine with lovely texture and tension, outpacing it's sub-$30 price. For the reds, the 2023 Siena hits on all cylinders for fans of this QPR best seller, while the 92-point 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is "very generous and giving for the price" with "concentrated aromas" and a "rich and broad" palate. If you're looking for surefire quality at an easy price, you almost have too many good options with these Sonoma classics. | ||
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| 2022 Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed Boy (750ml) | ||
| Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Australia | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "Juicy and seamless, this is impressive for its generosity and plush texture..." - MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator Mollydooker's legions of fans are already well-familiar with the unmistakable style of the estate, and none of their wines is more widely loved and admired for that style than the iconic Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz. A blend of four top-notch McLaren Vale vineyards, including Mollydooker's own estate, plus a touch of Langhorne Creek fruit, the 2022 was barrel-fermented and aged entirely in American oak, half new, giving it the customary spicy complexity that accents the luxurious fruit for which Mollydooker is so famous. At our razor-sharp pricing, all you need to do is load up and enjoy! | ||
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| NV Xavier Vignon Cotes du Rhone SM2 (750ml) | ||
| From Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From a favorite producer of B-21 Southern Rhone fans, this selection of expertly crafted Xavier Vignon cuvees represents some of the region's top values, a range of terroir expressive blends from a stellar, instinct-driven winemaker unbeatably priced for stocking up by the case.Describing his winemaking skills as "impeccable," Jeb Dunnuck notes these pure and terroir-expressive Xavier Vignon selections offer "superb balance and classic Southern Rhone characters," calling them "a treasure trove for the savvy buyer" and a sure thing for lovers of Southern Rhone wines. | ||
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| 2022 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas (750ml) | ||
| From Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "...a medium to full-bodied, gamey, exotic, balanced Gigondas that's just about overflowing with character." - Jeb Dunnuck A favorite producer of B-21 Rhône fans and collectors offering incredible quality at an unbeatable value, Domaine du Cayron has hits the mark once again with their 2022 Gigondas. Fifth-generation sisters Roseline, Cendrine, and Delphine source their family’s single cuvée from old vines planted at some of the appellation’s highest altitudes, the domain's name Cayron referring to the crest of the Dentelles. Spanning nearly 17 hectares on 20 different parcels, the domaine’s vineyards are planted with mostly Grenache and smaller amounts of Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre on a mix of clay, marl and limestones soils. Employing traditional methods that are “old school all the way” according to Jeb Dunnuck, the Faraud sisters have produced "a killer effort offering beautiful darker fruits supported by some meaty, garrigue, and iron-like nuances" in their 2022 Gigondas. Along with Dunnuck, Vinous' Nicolas Greinacher declares "it’s an outstanding Gigondas worth seeking out" that will captivate fans of bold Southern Rhône reds on the first sip, while providing consistent pleasure for the next decade. | ||
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| 2021 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "A rather dark, meaty, and savoury expression from this iconic Rutherford Estate ... Fresh, balanced, quite complex, and quite cellar-worthy." - Decanter A pioneer of dry farming in Napa Valley, Frog's Leap has been a long-time exponent of the quintessential Rutherford style, making them a beloved, best-selling name among Napa Cab fans. The outstanding 2021 vintage sees this historic estate hit another high mark with their Estate Cabernet hitting 95 points from Decanter. "Classically styled stuff" according to Wine Advocate's Joe Czerwinski, you'll find all the hallmark "Rutherford dust" as the AVA's red soil terroir is known, along with dense, brooding, primary fruit that harkens back to a style of Napa Cabernet that we don't often see nowadays. Add to that the exceptional quality of the 2021 growing season, and you have another fan favorite in the making whether you want to enjoy it now or cellar it for the next decade plus to allow it to reach its full potential. | ||
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| 2021 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More No introduction needed here. The iconic Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet is a smash hit in the outstanding 2021 vintage, with 96 points from Decanter making it one of the highest-rated vintages in years for this all-time fan favorite. "...beautifully layered and highly fragrant, with remarkable precision and focus in this vintage." - Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter We just negotiated a spectacular price that we're passing on exclusively to our private clients, so you can load up just in time for the holidays with a perfect performer for gifts and lavish celebrations. "So full-bodied, ripe and robust" according James Suckling's California critic, Jim Gordon, the 2021 is redolent of profound, dark fruit and spicy oak character, but the winemaking team executed everything to pinpoint precision, so nothing is overdone or out of place. It's pure Silver Oak all the way, exactly how the wine's legions of fans like it. | ||
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| 2021 Fontanabianca Barbaresco Bordini (750ml) | ||
| Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "The 2021s are marvelously complete wines that offer a captivating mix of energy, structure, depth and plenty of site character." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous To paraphrase Mark Twain's infamous quip about good whiskey, too much great wine is not enough, and we still can't get enough of Barbaresco's epic 2021 vintage. Ever since these wines began to hit the market, they've delivered on the early praise that was heaped on them by critics across the board. There's obviously no shortage of spectacular buys in this vintage, but that breadth of choice can often make selection daunting, so we've hand-picked some of our absolute favorites get you going in this reference-point campaign. Massolino shines with a pair of superb offerings in their "super-classic" village bottling and their triple 95-point Albesani single cru. Produttori's 2021 village bottling is once again one of the steals of the vintage. With 95+ points from Wine Advocate, it's a "a classical expression of Nebbiolo that gives us good reason to be excited for the upcoming 2021 Barbaresco Riservas." Next up, the 2021 Fontanabianca Bordini is a no-brainer, razor-sharp buy for Piedmont collectors looking to maximize their collectible bang for the buck, a "stunning ,,, utterly delicious" offering with glowing accolades from several critics, led by Kerin O'Keefe's 96 points and 95 points from Larner. Finally, don't miss the single-cru sleeper stars from Albino Rocca and Giuseppe Cortese. "This vivid, sculpted Barbaresco is hugely promising," writes Galloni in his 95-point review of Rocca's 2021 Ronchi. He likewise praises Cortese's 2021 rendition of the iconic Rabaja cru as "complex, dynamic and youthfully austere—in other words, it's classic Rabajà ... a drop-dead gorgeous beauty." No matter which way you turn, it seems Barbaresco's 2021 vintage is knocking it out of the park, and our market-leading pricing on these fan favorites and collectible hits provides you ample opportunity to stock the cellar full for the next couple of decades. | ||
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| Bourbon 1792 Full Proof Bourbon B-21 Single Barrel Select (750ml) | ||
| From Bardstown, Kentucky | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "This almost 9-year-old single barrel is a picture-perfect showcase of the Barton style and master distiller Ken Pierce’s skill with high-rye mashbills." - Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer Sazerac's Barton distillery may not have nearly the cachet of its sister facility, Buffalo Trace, but it's nonetheless the source of some stellar, powerhouse expressions under the 1792 label. We selected barrel #927 for its unabashedly spicy, full-proof character, as we felt it delivered all the hallmark features that make 1792 such a savvy choice among connoisseurs of the high-rye style. As mentioned, it starts off with a huge, spice-driven personality but there's no shortage of luxury here either. Bombastic, dark fruits take center stage with a little air and water, with the rye notes playing a fabulous counterpart to all that opulence. At almost nine years old, the whiskey carries its massive 125 proof with incredible ease and sophistication, hardly showing any heat and rough edges you might expect at that level. Best of all, it's an absolute steal and a true testament to the razor-sharp value available under the 1792 label, especially in a category that has seen other single-barrel bottlings shoot through the roof in terms of pricing. | ||
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| 2022 Vina Almaviva (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Puente Alto, Chile | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "So complex and sophisticated ... It's all about elegance and class." - James Suckling Living up to Decanter's description as "a New World Grand Cru," the 99-point 2022 Viña Almaviva is another resounding triumph for this benchmark Bordeaux-style blend built on Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's top terroir. Château Mouton-Rothschild and Concha y Toro established Almaviva to craft a Bordeaux-style wine based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chile's emblematic Carmeñere. Centered around a large parcel of Cab that was originally part of Concha Y Toro's iconic Don Melchor vineyard, Almaviva's 60-hectare estate is located on the northern bank of the Maipo River at 650 meters above sea level, enjoying the cooling influence of the Andes and boasting unique, deep gravel and loam soils that contribute stony minerality to the signature cuvée. Described by Vinous critic Joaquin Hidalgo as "a powerful and energetic red," the blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmeñere, 4% Cab Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot was aged 70% new French oak for 20 months. The deeply textured Cabernet Sauvignon combines with the soft, velvety tannins of Carmeñere to produce a "lush, layered opulence" according to the Wine Advocate. A "sensational" effort that "will go the distance in terms of ageing potential" according to Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson, this rendition of Almaviva reaffirms the wine's status as a top-echelon, New World cult collectible. | ||
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| 2021 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Sonoma's standard-bearer Ferrari-Carano needs little introduction. These quintessential California classics have been all-time best sellers at B-21 for years, and it's always nice to see a standard bearer continue to hit the mark. These latest releases showcase winemaking duo Rebecka Deike and Natalie West at their best, all notching solid press from James Suckling and offering outstanding value and consistent excellence. The "rich, satisfying" 2024 Chardonnay is a top-shelf value performer at 92 points & under $15, a perfect option for your next go-to house white. A step (or two) up is the 95-point 2022 Chardonnay Reserve, a full-bodied wine with lovely texture and tension, outpacing it's sub-$30 price. For the reds, the 2023 Siena hits on all cylinders for fans of this QPR best seller, while the 92-point 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is "very generous and giving for the price" with "concentrated aromas" and a "rich and broad" palate. If you're looking for surefire quality at an easy price, you almost have too many good options with these Sonoma classics. | ||
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| 2022 Domaine Durieu Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Lucile Avril (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Domaine Durieu has been one of our most successful and enduring direct-import relationships over the past several years, with the flagship Cuvée Lucile Avril reaching all-time best seller status at B-21. We recently tasted the 2022 with François Durieu earlier this year, and it more than met our expectations. Now, a brand new, glowing 97-point review from James Suckling's senior Rhône critic puts the exclamation point on another stunning rendition that picks up right where Durieu's previous showstoppers left off. "A great masterpiece of elegance and finesse." - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com "With medium to full body, a beautifully textured mouthfeel, and ripe tannins ... [it] brings a more classic, broad, textured profile," according to Jeb Dunnuck. In other words, the 2022 Lucile Avril is a crystal clear expression of Durieu's signature winemaking style, with an emphasis on balance and freshness (he uses no oak on any of his cuvées). It bears repeating, this wine is always one of our top-selling items in the category, so our legions of Durieu fans are in for a true classic that is, once again, one of the sharpest buys of the vintage at our domaine-direct pricing. | ||
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| 2022 Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo (750ml) | ||
| Merlot from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "This is a magical property. Of late, the wines have been pretty magical too." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous While Tignanello gets all (or almost all) the attention in the Marchesi Antinori stable, the Guado al Tasso wines have started to gain some serious traction of their own among Italian fans, and they now stand apart from their more famous sibling in all the right ways. Indeed, recent vintages have seen the estate hit new benchmarks in quality and acclaim, something that continues in this trio of new releases. The 2023 Il Bruciato stands out as one of the Tuscany's leading value buys once again, capturing the power of the warm vintage while retaining ample freshness to make it accessible even today. This JD93 blend of Bordeaux varietals plus Syrah offers up a thoroughly modern profile with tons of broad, crowd-pleasing appeal and a price to match. The Super Tuscan blends are the attention-getters in the Antinori portfolio, but the 2022 Cont' Ugo Merlot is an insider's savvy buy. We know, we know ... Merlot? Yes, Merlot. It's one of the most intriguing and dynamic varietals in Tuscany today. The coastal climate and soils are ideally suited to this Bordeaux transplant, but the result is never just an imitation of the Right Bank style. Instead, Merlot takes on its own singular Tuscan character that lends a new and vibrant perspective to the grape and the category as a whole, and the 94-point 2022 Cont' Ugo is a prime example. Finally, the latest vintage of Guado al Tasso shows the unmatched pedigree of Antinori, from the sterling quality of the fruit, to the clear terroir signatures, to the precise and meticulous winemaking, which really was deciding factor in the 2022 vintage. As Monica Larner of Wine Advocate declares in her 96-point review, "The wine is velvety and richly textured at its core, but it is also seamless with very pleasurable sweetness." Everything about the 2022 is expertly composed and in its proper place, earning it three rock-solid, 96-point reviews from Italy's leading critics. For those who follow the Italian collectible scene, especially the Super Tuscan category, you'll no doubt be making room in the cellar for this exceptional expression from one of Italy's most iconic estates. | ||
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| 2021 Quintessa Proprietary Red (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More What happens when you combine one of Napa's great modern vintages and one of its most beloved cult collectible icons? Pure perfection, also known as the 2021 Quintessa Proprietary Red. This towering expression of a Napa standard bearer has racked up one superlative after another in the critical sphere, led by a 100-point mark from Wine Enthusiast. "An exquisite wine ... refined, detailed and delicious, with as much elegance as energy." - Wine Enthusiast Augustin Huneeus' superb estate just off the Silverado Trail in Rutherford is perfectly suited to spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and the Proprietary Red blend is always a ringing testament to the Rutherford AVA's singular style. Adding icing to the cake, the now benchmark 2021 vintage gave the winemaking team virtually perfect raw materials from which to craft this legend in the making. Backing up that triple-digit score, the 2021 also boasts near-perfect praise from James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck, and Decanter, further affirming it as "another gorgeous wine" and one of the top cellar-worthy buys of the 2021 Napa campaign. As if you needed any more convincing, we've also sourced this parcel at an unheard-of price that you won't find anywhere else in the country, so best make room for a new centerpiece in the California section of your cellar, as you're going to want to stack this one in multiples. | ||
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| 2019 Chateau Canon (750ml) | ||
| Merlot from Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More We just can't get enough of the incredible 2019 Bordeaux! Described as "unquestionably a great vintage for Bordeaux" by Jeb Dunnuck, this absolutely stunning lineup of exceptional 2019s are all rated 97 pts and above with four scoring 100 pts., offered at value pricing that's hard to resist – pick a few favorites or mix a case or two and prepare to enjoy these age worthy beauties for years to come. "One heck of an impressive Margaux" according to Jeb Dunnuck, the elegant 97 pt. 2019 Chateau Giscours is mostly Cabernet with 35% Merlot, its well-integrated oak and ripe tannins poised to evolve for "two decades or so," - as Antonio Galloni of Vinous declares, "The 2019 is fabulous - that's all there is to it." Earning the #13 spot of the Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections 2022, the "perfect" 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Troplong Mondot is a dazzling St. Emilion blend of mostly Merlot, "without question one of the wines of the vintage" according to critic Galloni that Jane Anson of Inside Bordeaux calls "impressive" with chalky limestone tannins that "speaks of its soils." A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend from Pessac Leognan, the muscular 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Haut Bailly is "just magic" according to the Wine Advocate's Lisa Perrotti-Brown, described as "unquestionably a big wine with a brilliant future" by critic Galloni. Always delivering one of the top values from Pauillac since its transformation by the brilliant Alfred Tesseron and his team, the powerful and alluring 99 pt. 2019 Chaeau Pontet Canet is "extremely well balanced and well-integrated" according to Decanter's Georgina Hindle, a full-bodied Left Bank blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon that Hindle calls "just such a great wine, everything you want" with firm, velvety tannins "promising a long life." Declaring "Oh, this is good," Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson calls St. Estephe's elegant 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Montrose "a masterclass in the flavors and aromatics that you expect in a great Medoc wine" and one that "makes you smile," summed up by James Suckling as "polished and very fine with lovely length." The massive 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron offers the power of well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon blended with a little Merlot, boasting a firm tannic grip that "lands you squarely in Pauillac" according to critic Anson that "will age for decades without breaking a sweat." Blending mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc, St. Emilion's lush 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Canon 100 pt. is described as "one of the most refined, elegant Right Bank wines of the vintage" by the Wine Advocate's William Kelley, "with a deep core of fruit, beautifully refined tannins" and as noted by the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth, "a fine lacy thread of chalky minerality" that James Suckling declares "one for the cellar." Elegantly crafted from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Neal Martin of Vinous calls the enchanting 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande "an absolute show-stopper" with gorgeous aromatics reminiscent of Latour, "a powerful, multi-dimensional Pichon-Lalande," that he sums up in a single word, "Stunning." Described as "a brilliant wine as one of the stars of the show from Margaux" by Jeb Dunnuck, the Left Bank's classically-styled 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Palmer is "a very fine wine with a serious structure" that "will age for many years" according to the Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss and called "a brilliant rendition of the contemporary Palmer style" by the Wine Advocate's William Kelley. A treasure trove of exceptional Left and Right bank blends promising decades of longevity, those Bordeaux fans and collectors who make room in the cellar for these top-rated 2019's will be rewarded again and again, these beautiful top-rated Bordeaux certain to provide enjoyment for years to come. | ||
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| 2022 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "...a dark horse of a Sassicaia that isn't giving much away today but will greatly reward those who can cellar it." - Decanter The original Super Tuscan needs no introduction, and the newly arrived 2022 slots right in with the iconic estate's previous landmark releases, boasting a bevy of 98- and 97-point reviews that put it among the top performers of the vintage. The notoriously hot growing season got the better of many estates in Italy, but it's no surprise that the elite team at Tenuta San Guido managed the conditions with utmost skill and produced another magisterial, stunning wine of exceptional class. Perhaps the most notable aspect of the 2022 Sassicaia is its universally acclaimed, long-term potential. Every critic of note calls this a Sassicaia for the cellar, and you'd be missing out on a stupendous addition to your collection of Sassicaia greats if you overlooked this remarkable, showstopping 2022. | ||
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| 2024 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Cote du Py (750ml) | ||
| Gamay from Morgon, Beaujolais, France | ||
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Read More "In my mind, and according to my palate for that matter, Jean-Marc Burgaud is the don of Morgon. His wines achieve the highest levels and have an unerring propensity to repay cellaring." - Neal Martin, Vinous Earlier this year we solidified a domaine-direct relationship with a true Beaujolais icon, and now the "first fruits" of this new relationship have just landed in stock. Dubbed "a winemaker at the peak of his powers" by William Kelley, Jean-Marc Burgaud is unquestionably among the elite in Beaujolais, and his wines are roundly coveted by fans and collectors, yet they remain some of the sharpest QPR buys in all of France. Over the years, Jean-Marc has undergone quite the transformation in his winemaking technique, resulting in the benchmark expressions we know and love today. He's an ardent proponent of Morgon's exceptional individual terroirs, and his classic, semi-carbonic winemaking aims to express each parcel to its fullest. The highlight of the range, Burgaud's Cote du Py James is his perennial magnum opus, sourced from a parcel at the very top of the appellation's most iconic lieu-dit. "The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py James, succulent and complex, is one of the best showings for the vintage for this famous lieu-dit," notes Wine Advocate. Not as well-known but every bit as compelling is the 2022 Côte du Py Javernieres, a JS95 insider's favorite that isn't often seen in the U.S. market. We're also thrilled to present a trio of Burgaud's newly released 2024s, each one a superb expression of its Morgon terroir and a benchmark example of one the region's greatest winemaking talents. We'll say it again – we couldn't be more thrilled with this new partnership because our direct access to Jean-Marc's cellars brings the benchmark gems to us at jaw-dropping pricing that you won't see anywhere else. | ||
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| 2020 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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Read More "The successful wines of 2020 are absolutely gorgeous." - Eric Guido, Vinous How does Brunello follow an act like the epic 2019 vintage? That's the million-dollar question surrounding Brunello's 2020 vintage, and to be sure, it doesn't boast the generation excellence or across the board consistency of 2010, 2016, or 2019, but as with any great wine region, the great producers certainly made great wines, and they're ripe for the picking if you know where to look. Today's offer distills our broad and deep selection of 2020 Brunellos into a quartet of favorites that we believe capture the vintage perfectly while offering exceptional quality-to-price ratio. The "harmonious and vibrant" 2020 Camigliano takes this estate's overachieving class to the next level with a glowing 95-point score from Wine Spectator, while the 2020 Caparzo "is really pretty ... Creamy and so polished. It goes on for minutes. A graceful and complex 2020 Brunello," as noted James Suckling, hinting at one of the vintage's finest qualities, its approachability in the near term. Fans of the world's best Sangioveses can rest assured that all the varietal's most striking and important features can be found in spades in this stunning expression of "ample energy and dimension." It should come as no surprise that Montosoli's most famous estate, Altesino, turned out some stellar wines yet again in this vintage. The 2020 Altesino is once again a razor-sharp buy with three of 95-point scores under its belt. "Offering both refined complexity and true drinking pleasure, with nothing heavy or weighted, it's fabulous all around," declares Dunnuck's Italy critic, Audrey Frick. Finally, the 2020 Casanova di Neri boasts an extra dimension this vintage, as that estate's legendary Cerretalto was not produced, the fruit going instead into this bottling, resulting in 96-point rendition that is "especially spicy, lifted and intense" according to Wine Advocate's Monica Larner. As the 2020 Brunellos have come to market, it's becoming clear that this vintage is a more than worthy follow-up to the heralded 2019s, and best of all, performers like these show that they're among the smartest buys in Italian wine at the moment. | ||
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| Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) | ||
| From Sonoma County, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More If you're looking for a new range of expertly crafted, boutique American whiskies to enjoy, look far to the west, all the way to the edge of the continent. There, in Sonoma County, you'll find Redwood Empire. This small-production distillery is a paragon of forward thinking and vision. Using a variety of mashbills and unconventional blends of different mashbills, Redwood Empire turns out thrilling releases, each named for an iconic California coastal redwood tree and each offering a highy distinctive profile, which gives the ardent whiskey fan a prime opportuntiy for exploration and discovery. From small production quotas (only four barrels a day) to innovative sustainability practices to their grain-to-glass ethos, they're initimately tied to their surroundings. The distillery's consistent upward trajectory is borne out in a bevy of excellent recent press puts the spotlight on a must-try line-up unlike any other in the category. Whether it's a classic bourbon profile you're looking for or a high-rye powerhouse, or a unique blend of the two different styles for that matter, you'll find it here. | ||
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| 2021 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Today's private offer needs little to no introduction. The 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve from Beaulieu is another major milestone in one of the most legednary track records in Napa Valley history. "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour is outrageously beautiful. A wine of statuesque build and class, the 2021 represents another major step forward for BV." - Antonio Galloni,Vinous Following on the heels of star-studded vintages like 2018 and 2019, the 2021 is another example of how this iconic estate continues to evolve and refine even its flagship bottling, a wine that could rest on its laurels, if ever there were one. Antonio Galloni asserts "BV is arguably one of the most improved estates in Napa Valley over the last few years" under winemaker Trevor Durling, and the Georges de Latour is exhibit A. Shorter maceration times and fewer barrels used during vinification have tempered the wine's famously stern and tannic character, but this by no means indicates that its famous longevity is in question. Instead, the 2021 Georges de Latour offers collectors a level of sophistication and elegance that simply adds one more dimension to one of the world's great Cabernets. With three 98-point scores carrying the critical line, the 2021 "does everything right" according to Jeb Dunnuck, and avid collectors of this Napa legend will be thrilled to have it in their cellars. | ||
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| 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "Famed enologist Carlo Ferrini's small private vineyard may produce Montalcino's best-kept secret" Robert Camuto, Wine Spectator Described as "celebrating the pleasures of Sangiovese" by Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson, superstar winemaker Carlo Ferrini has the golden touch for crafting vineyard expressive Brunello, his elegant 97 pt. 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino revealing ripe, aromatic fruit hinting of balsamic with vibrant acidity and velvety, fine tannins, a small production gem already delivering pleasurable drinking and promising to age beautifully for a decade or more. Recognizing the potential of a small, steep parcel of stony, mineral-rich soil nestled deep within the forest and bordered by ancient cypress, veteran enologist Carlo Ferrini purchased his tiny estate on the southeastern side of Montalcino in 2002, naming it Giodo to honor his parents Giovanna and Donatello and planting it with 15 clones of Sangiovese selected for their low yields and high-quality grapes. Boasting a 30 plus year legacy as a leading consultant to a "who's who" of iconic Tuscan estates including Barone Ricasoli, Fonterutoli, Talenti and Romitorio, the legendary Ferrini "has long emphasized investment in vineyards over winery technique" according to the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, maintaining a meticulous hands-on approach to viticulture while keeping Giodo relatively under the radar in deference to his high-profile clients. Boasting a southeast exposure that protects the vines from the intense afternoon sun, Giodo's organically farmed 3 hectare vineyard for the Brunello is situated at 300 to 400 meters above sea level, an altitude Ferrini believes is optimal for growing Sangiovese, the yields reduced by 40% with green harvesting and the hand harvested grapes undergoing further strict selection with only the best fruit in top vintages vinified for the Brunello. Utilizing short macerations to minimize extraction and fermenting in a mix of stainless and concrete with native yeasts, Ferrini aged the alluring 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino for 30 months in 500, 700 and 2,500-litre oak casks followed by additional time in concrete vats and over a year in bottle, yielding a fresh, silky textured Brunello boasting "innate power and intensity" according to the Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson and finishing with elegantly layered, polished tannins and evolving complexity to enjoy over the next decade and beyond. Describing Giodo "as first and foremost a story of Sangiovese," Ferrini declared the grape his "first great love," the sumptuous 97 pt. 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino a golden opportunity for fellow Sangiovese lovers and collectors of age worthy Tuscan reds to stock the cellar with a profoundly elegant Brunello from one of the region's most talented winemakers. | ||
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| 2021 Sullivan Estate Coeur de Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More If you've been feeling like Napa Cab is slipping off your radar (and out of your budget) recently, you're not alone, but today's private offer brings you a chance to dive back into the category with a true classic from a historic Napa property at a smashing bargain price. "Ripe and structured but fresh in feel ... Very Rutherford." - Wine Spectator Founded in 1972 by visionary pioneer James Sullivan, his eponymous family estate in Rutherford has been a standard bearer over five decades, and they're still firing on all cylinders under the management of new owner Juan Pablo Torres Padilla and winemaker Jeff Cole. While their flagship bottlings carry price tags well into the triple digits, the 2021 Coeur de Vigne offers a chance to experience top-class Napa style and character for a small fraction of the price. Sourced primarily from their incredible Rutherford estate vineyards, this superbly balanced and poised Napa Cabernet offers fans of all stripes and budgets something to smile about. It's no wonder it landed on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2024 along with another 94 points from Wine Enthusiast. This "solid value in Napa Cabernet" checks all the boxes required for you to dive back into these treasured wines in a style (and price) that harkens back to Napa's Golden Age. | ||
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| 2022 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Cote du Py James (750ml) | ||
| Gamay from Morgon, Beaujolais, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "In my mind, and according to my palate for that matter, Jean-Marc Burgaud is the don of Morgon. His wines achieve the highest levels and have an unerring propensity to repay cellaring." - Neal Martin, Vinous Earlier this year we solidified a domaine-direct relationship with a true Beaujolais icon, and now the "first fruits" of this new relationship have just landed in stock. Dubbed "a winemaker at the peak of his powers" by William Kelley, Jean-Marc Burgaud is unquestionably among the elite in Beaujolais, and his wines are roundly coveted by fans and collectors, yet they remain some of the sharpest QPR buys in all of France. Over the years, Jean-Marc has undergone quite the transformation in his winemaking technique, resulting in the benchmark expressions we know and love today. He's an ardent proponent of Morgon's exceptional individual terroirs, and his classic, semi-carbonic winemaking aims to express each parcel to its fullest. The highlight of the range, Burgaud's Cote du Py James is his perennial magnum opus, sourced from a parcel at the very top of the appellation's most iconic lieu-dit. "The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py James, succulent and complex, is one of the best showings for the vintage for this famous lieu-dit," notes Wine Advocate. Not as well-known but every bit as compelling is the 2022 Côte du Py Javernieres, a JS95 insider's favorite that isn't often seen in the U.S. market. We're also thrilled to present a trio of Burgaud's newly released 2024s, each one a superb expression of its Morgon terroir and a benchmark example of one the region's greatest winemaking talents. We'll say it again – we couldn't be more thrilled with this new partnership because our direct access to Jean-Marc's cellars brings the benchmark gems to us at jaw-dropping pricing that you won't see anywhere else. | ||
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