I assume you mean favorite bourgogne rouge when drank very young… ? These )HN, Jouan…) are indeed delicious when very young…
But when mature?
For me, these would be Mugneret Gibourg, Barthod, Grivot, Rion… for wines to also be drunk later (luteniere and Bons batons terroir)
NB I don’t include Cecile Tremblay as it does not meet 30$ threshold… but very good
Found myself looking in to D-F today after seeing their Bourgogne recommended by Daniel Johnnes. Worth a try for sure, though I find low expectations a key to really enjoying Bourgogne.
An astonishing Côtes de Nuits Villages Didier Fornerol 2001 for me yesterday evening : 17,5/20 (excellent, expressive and very delicate).
Thought it was a Chambolle premier cru …
The Didier Fornerol wines are awesome. I agree that they drink way, way above their appelation. The Rue des Foins, which is from very, very old vines, is for me the best cotes de nuits village on the market. The prices are a steal.
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I am a bit surprised as I paid 20€ (23$ and this is including 20% VAT) for my Bourgogne rouge Bons Batons 2015 from Barthod without being a direct customer (OK the merchant gave me a special deal and I only got 4 bottles). Sure 2016 will probably be a bit more expensive but I hope/expect still within the 30$ limit…
I thought it would be cheaper in US as you don’t have 20% sales tax (our VAT)… or maybe your merchants reserve special deals for their friends.