Recommendation for 1 bottle of Burgundy < $500

[KStuddard]

Small world! Hope you guys are doing well my friend! Thank you for the thoughtful post.

[MChang]

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@KStuddard

Yes. Thank you. Drink in September 2025. Special occasion for a Burgundian loving friend as a surprise. My knowledge of the area is very limited.

What’s up, Keith?! Hope you’re well.

If your friend loves Burgundy and it’s a special occasion gift, I’d go for an iconic bottling. Many will be well outside the $1000 ballpark, but if you can stretch the budget like 10-20%, I think you would be able to find some Rousseau Clos St Jacques from solid vintages.

Did 30 seconds of Googling and came up with this: Armand Rousseau Clos St. Jacques 2003 750mL – GRW Wine Collection

I’ll also say that I know you travel a good bit, and if you’re going to Europe between now and Sept, your options will expand quite a bit.

I’d get the 98 over the 03. It’s ~1295 if you’re gonna go that route.