Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Champagne 2007
$68
This is a pure Chardonnay expression from Grand Cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The wine shows the classic precision and tension of the terroir, with fine citrus notes, green apple, and that unmistakable chalky drive that defines the Côte des Blancs. After extended ageing, you also find layers of brioche and subtle nuttiness, all carried by a very fine, persistent mousse. It is a beautifully composed vintage Champagne with real depth and clarity.
Guy Charlemagne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Les Coulmets Extra Brut Grand Cru 2015
$82
Les Coulmets comes from a single Grand Cru parcel in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and is made by Justine and Marie Charlemagne, who continue to farm and vinify with a very hands-on approach. The Extra Brut style keeps everything focused and transparent, showing citrus peel, white flowers, crisp orchard fruit, and a strong chalky mineral line. There is a quiet richness from lees ageing, with hints of brioche and almond, but the wine always stays precise and driven.
Domaine Sylvain Langoureau Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Derrière Chez Édouard 2023
$60
Sylvain Langoureau is one of the most consistent producers in Saint-Aubin, and this Premier Cru shows exactly why I enjoy working with him. Derrière Chez Édouard is a site that brings both freshness and subtle depth, and the 2023 vintage highlights citrus blossom, pear, and white peach with a fine mineral edge. The texture is supple but lifted, with a clear sense of energy and purity throughout.
Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Baudines 2021
$84
The Jouard family has deep roots in Chassagne-Montrachet, and this Les Baudines bottling reflects their traditional, terroir-driven approach. The wine is expressive yet controlled, with ripe citrus, stone fruit, toasted almond, and a gentle touch of oak integration. There is a lovely balance here between generosity and tension, with a long, saline-tinged finish that speaks clearly of the vineyard.
Domaine Buisson-Battault Meursault Premier Cru Le Porusot 2020
$98
I have a long relationship with the Buisson-Battault family, and their work in Meursault is always very precise. Le Porusot is one of the more structured Premier Crus in the village, and in 2020 it shows real depth and concentration. Expect layers of ripe pear, citrus curd, hazelnut, and subtle spice, all supported by a firm mineral backbone. It is a wine with both richness and definition, built to evolve.
Domaine René Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin 2019
$99
Domaine René Leclerc is a classic, quietly traditional Gevrey estate, and this village wine is a very honest expression of the appellation. The 2019 vintage brings ripe black cherry, raspberry, and violet notes, with a touch of earth and spice underneath. The tannins are present but well integrated, giving structure without heaviness. It is a straightforward, well-made Gevrey with good depth and balance.
Domaine Stéphane Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Cuvée Aux Petites Noix 2020
$67
Stéphane Magnien works with old vines in Morey-Saint-Denis, and this cuvée shows the depth and aromatic complexity you expect from the village. The 2020 vintage is particularly expressive, with red and black berry fruit, floral lift, and subtle spice layered over a fine mineral core. The texture is silky but structured, with a clear sense of precision and ageing potential.
Domaine Claudie Jobard Pommard Premier Cru Les Charmots 2018
$84
Claudie Jobard produces very focused, structured wines in Pommard, and Les Charmots is one of the more powerful Premier Crus in her range. The 2018 shows dark cherry, plum, spice, and earthy undertones, with firm but well-managed tannins. There is real density here, but also a sense of refinement that comes through with air. It is a serious, cellar-worthy expression of Pommard.