| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
| | Burgundy Red |
| Maison Alex Gambal |
2014 |
Chambolle Musigny  ex-Domaine |
$69.99 |
22 |
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| WS 91 (5/2017): This is juicy and pungent, with wild berry and spice aromas and flavors. Earthy vegetal accents add interest as this picks up a mineral element on the finish. Best from 2019 through 2030. 75 cases made. |
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2015 |
Chambolle Musigny ex-Domaine |
$69.99 |
9 |
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| BH 88-91 (4/2017): Reduction presently dominates the underlying fruit. Otherwise there is both better precision and more minerality if less volume and underlying material to the medium weight flavors that culminate in a linear and youthfully austere finish that offers good if not truly exceptional depth and persistence. Drink 2022+. |
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2015 |
Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Aux Echanges ex-Domaine |
$99.99 |
25 |
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| BH 90-93 (4/2017): (vinified with 40% whole clusters.) Reduction flattens the fruit but the floral characters from the whole cluster ferment are still discernible. Otherwise there is an even finer mouth feel to the more evidently mineral-inflected flavors that aren't quite as rich as those of the Charmes, all wrapped in a dusty, mouth coating and beautifully well-balanced and slightly firmer finish. These two Chambolle 1ers are quite qualitatively similar but offer two very different expressions. Drink 2025+. Outstanding! |
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2015 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru ex-Domaine |
$159.99 |
1 |
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| BH 91-94 (4/2017): ( from Mazoyères; vinified with 70% whole clusters.) Moderate wood frames notably ripe yet still agreeably fresh aromas that combine overtly floral notes with those of cassis, forest floor and warm earth. Like the Argillières, the tannins are notably fine which adds a touch of refinement to the sappy but robust and powerful broad-shouldered flavors where the velvet texture of the mid-palate contrasts substantially with the borderline rustic finale. This firmly structured effort should amply reward extended cellaring yet it's not especially austere and thus should drink well young too. Drink 2027+. |
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2016 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$159.99 |
10 |
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| BH 90-93 (4/2018): (from Mazoyères.) In the same fashion as the Gevrey this too is very generously oaked even if the menthol character is a bit less prominent on the earthy dark berry liqueur-like nose. The rich and relatively full-bodied flavors possess very good mid-palate concentration before concluding in a firm, sappy and naturally sweet finish. This is definitely on the woody side but the density is such that the oak should eventually be successfully integrated. Drink 2024+. |
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2016 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$174.99 |
10 |
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| BH 90-93 (4/2018): Strong reduction and ample wood dominate the nose today. By contrast there is good freshness to the admirably concentrated flavors that are at once powerful yet caressing while displaying excellent punch and persistence on the layered, persistent and well-balanced finale that flashes the typical youthful austerity of Clos de Vougeot. Drink 2024+. |
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2014 |
Gevrey Chambertin ex-Domaine |
$57.99 |
44 |
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| BH 88 (4/2016): (from Champ in Brochon.) An expressive nose blends notes of both upper and lower register fruit that include wild cherry and black currant along with hints of earth and forest floor. There is good vibrancy to the pliant lighter weight flavors that exhibit only a trace of rusticity on the focused and persistent finish. This relatively easy-going effort should be approachable in its youth if desired. Drink 2020+. |
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2015 |
Gevrey Chambertin ex-Domaine |
$62.99 |
17 |
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| BH 89-91 (4/2017): (from Champ in Brochon.) There are abundant warm earth and sauvage nuances present on the essence of dark berry liqueur-like suffused nose. The brooding, intense and muscular flavors possess very fine volume as well as a discreet minerality that continues onto the serious, persistent and balanced finish. This is sufficiently firmly structured to suggest that most of a decade will be necessary for it to arrive at its peak. Worth a look. Drink 2023+. Outstanding Top Value! |
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2016 |
Gevrey Chambertin ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$62.99 |
12 |
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| BH 87-89 (4/2018): (from Champ in Brochon.) Here the wood treatment isn't subtle as it all, but overshadows the markedly sauvage-inflected wild dark currant aromas. The sleek, delineated and attractively vibrant flavors also flash good minerality though not the same mid-palate density while exhibiting good persistence on the clean and focused finish. This is certainly pretty but it's not entirely clear that it possesses the underlying material to eat all of the wood. Drink 2022+. |
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2015 |
Pommard ex-Domaine |
$62.99 |
22 |
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2016 |
Pommard ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$62.99 |
24 |
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2016 |
Savigny les Beaune ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
12 |
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| BH 87-89 (4/2018): This too is firmly reduced though without the overt wood toast. The sleek yet generously proportioned middle weight flavors possess lovely depth and length and less rusticity than is typical for the genre. This too is quite good if not truly distinguished and should offer good drinkability young. Drink 2021+. |
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2014 |
Volnay ex-Domaine |
$59.99 |
31 |
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| BH 87-89 (4/2016): Here the pretty and perfumed nose is also overtly expressive with its array of red currant, raspberry and plum scents that are trimmed in background hints of spice and warm earth. There is reasonably good concentration to the sleek and intense middle weight flavors that culminate in a dusty and moderately austere finish that delivers solid depth and length. Drink 2019+. |
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2015 |
Volnay ex-Domaine |
$59.99 |
48 |
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| BH 88-91 (4/2017): More subtle though certainly not invisible wood sets off a pretty nose of plum, earth and lovely violet scents. The mouth feel of the middle weight and lightly mineral-inflected flavors is also velvety and seductive while delivering fine length on the youthfully austere finish where an interesting note of orange peel surfaces. Drink 2022+. |
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2016 |
Volnay ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$59.99 |
24 |
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| BH 86-89 (4/2018): Just enough reduction is present to push the underlying fruit to the background today. Otherwise there is excellent volume to the very rich and again generously proportioned medium weight flavors that coat the mouth with sappy dry extract before culminating in a chewy and mildly drying and rustic finish. I like the depth as well as the impressive concentration but the balance isn't ideal. Drink 2022+. |
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2015 |
Vosne Romanee ex-Domaine |
$69.99 |
5 |
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| BH 89-91 (4/2017): (from Vigneux and Les Barreaux.) Gambal always seems to do well with this wine and 2015 is no exception with its exuberantly spicy nose of cassis, plum and Asian-style tea. The opulent and lavishly rich flavors coat the mouth and the old vine sappiness is very much in evidence and particularly so on the impressively long finish as it buffers the moderately firm tannins. Still, this should be reasonably approachable young if desired. Drink 2022+. Outstanding! |
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2013 |
Vosne Romanee Vieilles Vignes ex-Domaine |
$73.99 |
32 |
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| BH 88-90 (4/2015): (from Vigneux and Les Barreaux). Reduction. There is a wonderfully seductive texture to the velvety and delicious flavors that are blessed with an abundance of palate coating and tannin buffering dry extract. Like the Grèves however the finish displays enough bitterness to comment on which is once again probably due to the copious level of gas but that is an educated guess rather than something of which I am sure. Drink 2021+. |
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2014 |
Vosne Romanee Vieilles Vignes ex-Domaine |
$69.99 |
39 |
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| BH 88-90 (4/2016): (from Vigneux and Les Barreaux.) An all but mute nose only reticently gives up soft spice notes. There is fine volume, richness and mid-palate density to the seductively textured middle weight flavors that also coat the palate with dry extract before terminating in a lingering and balanced finish where a hint of austerity appears. This will need at least 3 to 4 years of bottle age first and should reward 6 to 8. Drink 2021+. |
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2016 |
Vosne Romanee Vieilles Vignes ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$69.99 |
24 |
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| BH 88-91 (4/2018): (from Vigneux and Les Barreaux.) There is plenty of oak influence with notes of toast and menthol framing the spicy aromas of plum liqueur. The medium-bodied flavors are not nearly as dense as those of the Volnay though they are notably finer while the supporting tannins are evident on the lingering and solidly complex finale. Drink 2023+. |
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2013 |
Vougeot Clos du Village ex-Domaine |
$63.99 |
1 |
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WS 93 (3/2016): Loaded with black cherry, blackberry, violet, licorice and spice flavors, this red is suave and polished. Firms up on the finish, with a long, saturated aftertaste of dark fruit, toast, spice and licorice accents. Best from 2020 through 2035. 3 cases imported.
BH 87-90 (4/2015): (vinified with 40% whole clusters) Here there is no reduction with plenty of earth and floral elements adding breadth to the pretty and very fresh red berry fruit scents. Like many of the wines in the range this possesses a lovely mouth feel as the delicious, energetic and well-detailed flavors exhibit a cool, restrained and slightly austere finale. This should be a lovely villages with a few years of cellar time. Drink 2019+. |
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2014 |
Vougeot Clos du Village ex-Domaine |
$63.99 |
2 |
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| BH 89 (4/2016): Here the relatively high-toned nose offers up an airy array of various red berries and discreet spice elements along with a hint of earth. There is a notably finer mouth feel to the mineral-inflected and beautifully delineated flavors that possess a clean and dry-in-the-best-sense finale of excellent length. This is on the lighter side but I really like the delivery. I would suggest giving this beauty a few years of bottle age first as it's presently rather tightly wound. Recommended. Drink 2020+. Top Value! |
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| | Burgundy White |
| Maison Alex Gambal |
2013 |
Batard Montrachet Grand Cru ex-Domaine |
$399.95 |
4 |
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WS 93 (3/2016): Ramped up, with vanilla, clove and nutmeg notes complementing the ripe peach and melon flavors, this is about as opulent as a 2013 gets, yet there is good acidity and a buttery accent on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 2 cases imported.
BH 90-93 (6/2015): (from a .18 ha parcel on the Puligny side) A complex and highly nuanced nose features notes of spiced pear, apple and white flowers, all of which is trimmed in soft oak. The rich, full and powerful big-bodied flavors brim with an abundance of dry extract that imparts a seductive texture to the mid-palate as well as buffers the firm acidity on the powerful finish. While this will certainly be capable of rewarding mid-term cellaring it is already accessible. Drink 2020+. |
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2015 |
Bourgogne Chardonnay ex-Domaine |
$25.99 |
5 |
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| BH 86-88 (6/2017): (a blend of Savigny and Meursault fruit with about 5% pinot beurot.) A discreet but not invisible application of wood sets off the ripe but cool aromas of green apple and various citrus nuances. The delicious and sappy flavors are also agreeably energetic while offering perfectly good depth and length on the bitter lemon-inflected finish. Drink 2018+. |
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2016 |
Bourgogne Chardonnay ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$25.99 |
32 |
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| BH 86-88 (6/2018): (a blend of Savigny and Meursault fruit with about 5% pinot beurot.) Background hints of matchstick and citrus add a bit of breadth to the cool and restrained aromas of pear and apple. There is a bit more volume to the nicely rich and round flavors that possess a generous mouth feel and sneaky good length. Drink 2019+. |
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2014 |
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Maltroie ex-Domaine |
$67.99 |
12 |
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| BH 89-91 (6/2016): Interestingly there is so much petrol character present that this is almost riesling-like on the nose. Otherwise there is good richness to the suave, round and opulent medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent volume if not much in the way of refinement on the citrus-inflected and markedly dry finale. Drink 2020+. |
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2016 |
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Maltroie ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$74.99 |
21 |
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2016 |
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$139.99 |
2 |
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| BH 91-93 (6/2018): (from the Pernand side.) Strong reduction. Like the Bâtard the broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and evident muscle and minerality on the mouth coating finish that delivers slightly better depth on the equally persistent finish. This is clearly built-to-age and will need at least 4 to 6 years of it first. Drink 2026+. |
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2015 |
Fixin ex-Domaine |
$32.99 |
18 |
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| BH 87-89 (6/2017): A pungent assortment of petrol, oak and white orchard fruit aromas introduces attractively vibrant and stony medium-bodied flavors that exhibit solid persistence on the moderately dry if not especially complex finish. Despite the absence of better than average depth I very much like the refreshing character and this should drink well early. Drink 2019+ |
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2016 |
Fixin ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$32.99 |
6 |
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| BH 87-89 (6/2018): Moderately firm reduction presently renders the nose unreadable. Otherwise the plump middle weight flavors possess a caressing mouth feel before firmly up somewhat on the stony and youthfully austere finish. This seductively textured effort should drink well soon after release. Drink 2020+. |
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2015 |
Meursault ex-Domaine |
$56.99 |
38 |
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| BH 88-91 (6/2017): Enough wood to mention frames the ripe pear, apple, hazelnut and citrus zest-scented nose. There is a caressing mouth feel to the creamy and almost tender middle weight flavors that tighten up somewhat on the focused, delicious and lightly stony finish. This is a forward but balanced Meursault villages that should drink well early. Drink 2020+. |
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2016 |
Meursault Clos du Cromin ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$59.99 |
36 |
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| BH 88-91 (6/2018): While there are notes of reduction present they don't dominate the hazelnut, pear and soft wood-inflected aromas. The round, delicious and generously proportioned flavors possess much better mid-palate density as well as better persistence on the moderately complex finish. Drink 2022+. |
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2016 |
Puligny Montrachet ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$59.99 |
50 |
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| BH 89-91 (6/2018): (from Grands Champs and Petits Grands Champs which sit below Clavoillon.) A solidly complex nose offers up notes of anise, citrus zest, acacia and a wisp of tangerine peel. There is fine richness to the concentrated and full-bodied flavors that brim with plenty of dry extract that also serves to buffer the moderately firm acid spine on the long and complex finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. Worth checking out. Drink 2021+. Outstanding Top Value! |
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2015 |
St. Romain ex-Domaine |
$34.99 |
5 |
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| BH 87-90 (6/2017): An ultra-fresh, cool and airy nose combines notes of green apple, citrus and a variety of floral scents. The palate impression of the delicious and detailed flavors is equally refreshing while delivering evident minerality on the clean and agreeably dry finish. St. Romain generally did very well in 2015 and this is just one more quality example. Drink 2019+. |
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2016 |
St. Romain ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$34.99 |
24 |
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| BH 87-90 (6/2018): This is also quite firmly reduced on the nose and tough to assess. On the plus side there is fine intensity to the relatively refined lighter weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the crisp and dry finale that is agreeably refreshing. Solid quality here. Drink 2020+. |
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| | Other France |
| Maison Alex Gambal |
2016 |
Cote de Brouilly ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$26.99 |
60 |
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| BH 89-92 (4/2018): (100% whole clusters.) A peppery, game and earthy dark berry-suffused fruit nose slides gracefully into sleeker middle weight flavors that possess slightly better precision on the firm, youthfully austere and built-to-age finale. Unlike the prior examples, this will need at least a few years of bottle age to soften and round out. Drink 2023+. Outstanding Top Value! |
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2016 |
Morgon Les Charmes Nature ETA Fall 2018 ex-Domaine |
$23.99 |
60 |
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| BH 88-90 (4/2018): ( 50% whole clusters.) Ripe and fresh aromas of pepper, earth and plum leads to sleek, round and finer flavors that possess solid depth and length on the much better balanced finale. Note that this could easily be enjoyed upon release. Drink 2020+. |
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