We had a Burgundy values tasting at our store last week and these wines were firing on all cylinders.
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Domaine Jean Paul Paquet Saint Veran 2023
Saint-Veran, Macconais, Burgundy
$26.99 on 12+ (code: 12saves6)*
$29.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves3)*
$32.99 SALE
$35.99 reg
We cannot stress enough at how good this wine is for the money! We just tasted this and several other VERY EXCITING Burgundy new releases earlier this week.
Our tasting note: A medium straw yellow, youthful. A very fragrant med+ nose of green apples, pear, lemon curd and lemon oil, a light salinity and mineral note adds further complexity and depth. On the palate this has med/med+ acidity, a medium body, with a very pleasant savoriness and salinity to the gorgeous orchard and sweet citrus notes. Fresh, dense, and vibrant on the palate, this has a long, resonating finish. There is A LOT of wine in the bottle for the $ on this little number!
- Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
- 35-year-old vines
- Soil: clay and limestone
- Vinified 1/3 used French oak barrels to add richness and body and 2/3 stainless-steel tanks to retain freshness and liveliness.
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Marcel Servin Chablis 2022
Chablis, Burgundy
$28.99 on 12+
$29.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)
$31.99
The grapes are from the Pargues vineyard, formerly classified Premier Cru, but not being worked when reclassification was done following WWII. Stainless steel fermented, with 100% malolactic completed. It’s basically Premier Cru quality at a village-level price. Since this is Francois’ personal, entry-level wine, we nickname it “Special Reserve”.
Tasting Note: Sleek, wonderful balance, with green apple and fuji apple, juicy pear, bright floral, chipped chalky stones, backed up with crisp acidity and a nice streak of minerality. Med/med+ body, med+ palate intensity and finish. A notch above textbook AOC Chablis.
Vineyard - Pargues
Classification - Village
Age of Vines - 45
Case Made - 500
Cellar Potential - 3 - 5 years
% of New Oak Barrels - none, raised entirely in stainless
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Claudie Jobard “Milliane” Bourgogne Cote d’Or 2022
Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy
$33.99 (12+ bottles)
$34.99 (6+ bottles)
$36.99
Domaine Gabriel Billard is now directed by Claudie Jobard. The four hectares of parcels in and around Beaune and Pommard have a very high percentage of old vines. Certified organic farming with only natural composts used, with minimal treatments in the vines and regular light tilling (“griffage”) and wild-yeast fermentations. The 2022 Cuvee Milliane “Vieilles Vignes” is from old vines near Pommard… Approachable upon opening with elegant aromas of tart cherry and black fruits with hints of licorice and dried flowers, along with peppery spices, plums, fresh herbaceousness and zesty acidity combining to make quite a festive pinot. A great pairing for all manner of red meat dishes such as steak tartare and steak sandwich, duck tacos and peeking duck. DIVINE!!!
Our tasting notes: We were very impressed with this wine, so much so that we requested a second pour (this does not happen very often)! This is a “Baby Pommard”, with a gorgeous nose of baking spices, tart cherries from 70 year-old vines! Pleasant, slightly bitter aftertaste. Highly recommended.
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Domaine Chofflet Givry Clos Choue 1er Cru 2022
Givry, Cote Chalonnaise, Burgundy
$51.99 (6+ bottles)
$54.99
The vineyard is south facing and predominately limestone soil. It is naturally protected from the harsh northern winds. The wine is bottled after maturing 18 months in the cellar.
Tasting Notes: This is a full-bodied and refined wine with notes of cherries and raspberries. It has an appealing roundness and a persistent finish.
Classification: Premier Cru
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Age of Vines: 40 years
Case Made: 1500
% of New Oak Barrels: 15
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Tortochot Gevrey-Chambertin Jeunes Rois 2022
Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy
$81.99 (12+ bottles)
$84.99 (6+ bottles)
$89.99
Les Jeunes Rois (the young kings) vineyard lies at the end of a string of Premier Cru parcels and would certainly be elevated in any reclassification. Chantal calls it a “lazy wine” in the cellar, as it always takes quite a long time to finish malolactic fermentation. But when it finishes, this wine is incredible and represents wonderful value.
Tasting Notes: Terrific value. Well-extracted, with good color and concentration. Super-ripe cranberry and blackberry, with a touch of herbal spice.
Vineyard: Jeunes Rois
Classification: Village
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Age of Vines: 25 years
Case Made: 250
Cellar Potential: 4 - 7 years
% of New Oak Barrels: 20%
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