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Biondi Santi are the \"Founders of Brunello di Montalcino,\" and this bottle is a revered crown jewel of Brunello, an emblem of Italian viticulture that has set the benchmark for Sangiovese excellence for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the late 19th century by Clemente Santi, and later propelled to legendary status by his grandson, Ferruccio Biondi-Santi, this estate has pioneered the production of Brunello, producing wines renowned for their remarkable longevity and elegance. Biondi Santi's vineyards span the idyllic hills of Montalcino, where meticulous attention to traditional winemaking methods and a profound respect for the terroir result in wines of unparalleled complexity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir older vintages, particularly from the Riserva line, are among the most prized and collectible wines globally, revered for their ethereal bouquet, vibrant acidity, and extraordinary aging potential that can extend well beyond half a century. A bottle of old vintage Biondi Santi is not merely a wine; it's a liquid chronicle of history and tradition, a testament to the enduring legacy of one of Italy's most iconic and storied wineries. The bottling was topped up and new corks added both in 1987 and 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Greppo Biondi-Santi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982167036161,"sku":"173003","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/173003_1.png?v=1768696228"},{"product_id":"1975-tenuta-greppo-biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-tuscany-italy-750ml","title":"1975 Tenuta Greppo Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Tuscany Italy 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome bottles are more than wine—they are history, liquid monuments to the traditions that shaped entire regions. The 1975 Biondi-Santi Brunello Riserva is one of those rare artifacts. Produced at Tenuta Greppo by the family who essentially invented Brunello di Montalcino, this is not just a Riserva—it is a living testament to the estate’s role as Brunello’s benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the mid-1970s, Franco Biondi-Santi was carrying forward the legacy begun by his grandfather Ferruccio in the 19th century. His Riservas were already legendary for their longevity, made in a fiercely traditional style: long macerations, aging in large neutral Slavonian oak botti, and bottled only in the best years. Today, these wines are proof that Brunello at its highest echelon can live—and thrive—for half a century or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1975 vintage in Montalcino was widely regarded as outstanding, with warm, balanced conditions producing wines of great structure and purity. Nearly fifty years on, this Riserva remains remarkably alive. The nose unfolds in layers: dried cherries, Rosé petals, tobacco leaf, leather, balsamic herbs, and that tell-tale “tar and Rosés” complexity that only decades of patient bottle age can produce. On the palate, the wine is silken and weightless yet still vibrant, the tannins resolved into a fine dust, the acidity carrying flavors of red fruit, truffle, tea leaf, and citrus peel through a finish that lingers for minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t power—it’s grace. The kind of elegance that makes seasoned collectors stop mid-sentence, marveling at how freshness and tertiary depth can co-exist so seamlessly. Very few bottles from 1975 Brunello remain pristine, and fewer still offer this level of provenance and condition. To drink it is to commune directly with the soul of Brunello, in a form that cannot be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1975 Riserva from Biondi-Santi is more than just a wine—it’s an experience. 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They are the First Growth of Italy. Their Riservas are not merely wines; they are historical artifacts that have been objectively proven to age for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e1995 Riserva\u003c\/b\u003e is a titan. Sourced from a 5-Star vintage that launched the modern golden era of Montalcino, this wine was built by the late Franco Biondi Santi with the specific intention of lasting 50 to 80 years. At $1,200, you are not paying for a beverage. You are acquiring a tangible asset that shares the same investment-grade DNA as the 1955 Biondi-Santi, a bottle that Wine Spectator named one of the Top 12 Wines of the 20th Century. FYI, no other platforms in the US have this wine for sale! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Greppo Biondi-Santi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982167167233,"sku":"104065","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/104065.png?v=1768676406"},{"product_id":"2005-chateau-bel-air-marquis-d-aligre-margaux-bordeaux-france-750ml","title":"2005 Chateau Bel Air-Marquis d’Aligre Margaux Bordeaux France 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf Bordeaux had a “no-filter” setting, Château Bel Air-Marquis d’Aligre (BAMA to insiders) would be it. For seven decades, Jean-Pierre Boyer crafted Margaux in the same steadfast way he learned from his father—eschewing fashion, trusting old vines, and letting time do the polishing. By 2019 he’d logged 69 vintages at this address, a living archive of how Margaux can be elegant without the cosmetic gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eJean-Pierre Boyer has seen more harvests than any consultant in Bordeaux.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eMost winemakers retire after 30 or 40 vintages. Boyer has logged 69. He started at Château Bel Air-Marquis d’Aligre in 1950, before Robert Parker was born and before new oak became a status symbol. He works alone, trusts his own palate, and answers to no one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis incredible tenure explains why his 2005 Margaux is so distinct. In a vintage where everyone else was chasing points with heavy extraction and toasted barrels, Boyer stayed true to the style he perfected over half a century. He fermented in concrete and used zero new oak. The result is a wine of startling purity. 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The estate’s plots lie in Margaux’s plateau and gravel terraces, often adjacent to top names, giving their Bordelaise blend a rare grounding in prime terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets BAMA apart is its field-planting of heritage Bordeaux varieties—not just Merlot and Cabernet, but old-school Castet, Saint-Macaire, and Mancin intermingled in the same rows. In 2010, Boyer double sorted fruit and extended maceration—no shortcuts. After initial aging in old barrels, the wine completed maturation in cement vats before bottling, preserving freshness, depth, and vineyard voice over oak showiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2010 is revered in Bordeaux for producing wines of structure, generosity, and mid-term drinkability. In BAMA’s rendition, you feel that balance immediately: fragrance and fruit density held by tension and graphite. This is not a blockbuster; it’s a statement wine—elegant, confident, and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982167363841,"sku":"1936334","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/Untitleddesign_31.png?v=1769653289"},{"product_id":"2016-cascina-baricchi-barbaresco-riserva-ros-delle-casasse-piedmont-italy-750ml","title":"2016 Cascina Baricchi Rosé delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva Piedmont Italy 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eWe need to clear up the confusion immediately: This is NOT a Rosé. 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He has spent years cultivating this rare biotype in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003eCasasse\u003c\/i\u003e vineyard in Neive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe result is a wine that tastes like Barbaresco history. It is lighter in color than modern Nebbiolo (hence the name), but the aromatic intensity is off the charts. And in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003elegendary 5-Star 2016 vintage\u003c\/b\u003e—widely considered the greatest Piedmont vintage of the modern era—this delicate clone found its perfect partner. The weather provided the structure and power to back up the clone’s ethereal aromatics. This is a cult wine in every sense: tiny production, historically significant, and utterly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cascina Baricchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982167527681,"sku":"4488110","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4488110.png?v=1768411251"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-le-puy-cuv-e-emilien-francs-cotes-de-bordeaux-bordeaux-france-750ml","title":"2019 Chateau Le Puy Cuvée Emilien Francs Cotes de Bordeaux France 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eThis is the wine that defeated Château Pétrus in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eDrops of God\u003c\/i\u003e TV finale.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile the original manga cited a Burgundy as the final \"God\" wine, the live-action series famously chose \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003eChâteau Le Puy\u003c\/b\u003e. Why? Because it represents the absolute soul of wine. The Amoreau family has tended these vines since \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"223\"\u003e1610\u003c\/b\u003e—literally 400 years of unbroken lineage. They don't \"make\" wine; they infuse it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUsing no chemicals, no new oak, and a \"submerged cap\" infusion method that dates back centuries, they produce a Bordeaux that feels more like a Grand Cru Burgundy. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003e2019 Emilien\u003c\/b\u003e is a stunning example of this philosophy. It is pure, unadulterated fruit from the \"Plateau of Wonders\"—the same limestone rock that powers Saint-Émilion’s greatest estates. 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Since purchasing in 1975, Eric de Saint-Victor has guided Pibarnon into a terroir reference, stewarding vineyards planted to Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Grenache with terraced viticulture and minimal intervention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir 2021 Rosé (65% Mourvèdre, 35% Cinsault) is the signature expression of this site—rosé made with gravitas, not concession. After gentle crushing, cold maceration in stainless vats, and six months on lees, Pibarnon delivers a wine that marries fruit depth and salinity, texture and lift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat also sets this apart is that Pibarnon farms practically organically, terraces each parcel to reduce erosion, and works rows so steep that vines are often tended by hand. Importantly for the luxury buyer, the Rosé is a limited production bottling, often overshadowed by their red flagship—but no less compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 Rosé floats in salmon-pink warmth. The nose sings of wild strawberry, blood orange, white peach, spice, and saline minerality, with a whisper of garrigue herbs. On the palate it’s silky, mid-weight yet tensioned—orchard fruit wrapped in stony lift, finishing long with saline grip and herbal freshness. This is the kind of rosé you serve chilled, but sip—not rush. It’s as much culinary wine as summer sipper, pairing beautifully with shellfish crudo, Provençal soups, grilled sea bream, or soft chèvre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Pibarnon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982168477953,"sku":"4291313","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4291313.png?v=1768695907"},{"product_id":"2021-daniel-julien-barraud-saint-veran-les-pommards-m-connais-burgundy-france-750ml","title":"2021 Daniel \u0026 Julien Barraud Saint-Veran Les Pommards Mâconnais Burgundy France 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of southern Burgundy, Saint-Véran often carries a quiet reputation—Chardonnay that balances generosity and energy. Among producers, Daniel \u0026amp; Julien Barraud are rising voices: farming organically, focusing on lower yields, and crafting whites that capture Mâcon’s limestone signature. Their “Les Pommards” parcel is planted on shallow clay-limestone soils high on the slope, giving extra lift and texture relative to valley-floor sites. The 2021 vintage in the Mâconnais offered ideal conditions: moderate warmth, extended hang time, and well-timed rains that preserved acidity. This allowed Barraud to pick for purity rather than sheer richness. The wine was fermented partially in oak barrels (some new, some neutral), then aged on lees to softly build texture without masking terroir. In the glass, the wine shows bright white peach, lime blossom, green apple, and crushed stone, edged by fresh herbs and a whisper of hazelnut. On the palate, it’s sleek and mineral-driven — orchard fruit with linen tension, a saline undercurrent, and a lingering finish that balances power with precision. This bottling gives your catalog a refined white counterpoint: somewhere between Chablis spine and Mâcon warmth. Pair it with shellfish, goat cheese, seared scallops, or roast chicken. 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It’s a style that Burgundy collectors covet — pure, focused, and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy $240? Because very little exists. Production was cut dramatically in 2021, and demand for new, elite domaines like Couvent has already soared. This is a bottle with dual appeal: a Grand Cru rarity to age for decades or a new insider label to pour now when you want to impress the most Burgundy-savvy at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, you’re not just buying wine — you’re buying a piece of a domaine’s story at the very start of its rise. 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It’s a wine with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003emuscle and seriousness\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to age — Seavey itself projects optimal drinking out to \u003cstrong data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4208\"\u003e2040\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seavey Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045046632705,"sku":"4877125","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4877125_dfa7d9d8-edee-47e8-8fc4-861cda416db2.png?v=1768694677"},{"product_id":"2015-retro-cellars-petite-sirah-park-muscatine-vineyard-howell-mountain-napa-valley-california-usa-750ml","title":"2015 Retro Cellars Petite Sirah Park Muscatine Vineyard Howell Mountain Napa Valley California USA 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003ePetite Sirah is not a grape that compromises easily, and on Howell Mountain it becomes something even more uncompromising. The 2015 Retro Cellars Park Muscatine Vineyard Petite Sirah is a wine that leans fully into that reality—dense, dark, tannic, and built with zero concern for immediate approachability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2276\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eElevated above the valley floor, Howell Mountain is defined by thinner soils, greater diurnal swings, and vines that are forced to struggle. That struggle shows up in the glass as structure  and concentration—smaller berries, thicker skins, and tannins that feel practically architectural. Muscatine Vineyard amplifies those traits, producing Petite Sirah with exceptional color saturation, extract, and mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2278\"\u003eThe 2015 vintage pushed intensity even further. Warm conditions and naturally low mountain yields resulted in fruit with serious concentration. In the wrong hands, that kind of raw material can turn heavy or blunt. Retro Cellars instead frames the power, letting tannin and savory elements carry the wine rather than masking it with cosmetic oak or residual sweetness. The result is a wine that feels massive but controlled—force with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3131\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003eFrom the first pour, the wine is opaque and imposing. Aromatics lean dark and mineral: black fruit, iron, graphite, cocoa, and smoke. There’s nothing playful here; the wine announces itself as serious and long-lived. On the palate, fruit density is high, but it’s the tannic backbone that defines the experience. This is a wine that grips, holds, and releases slowly, rewarding patience and proper context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3400\" data-start=\"3133\"\u003eThis style places the wine far outside modern “drink-now” Napa norms. It is not built for casual pours or quick impressions. It is built for cellars, for slow dinners, and for drinkers who understand that some wines earn their pleasure through time rather than charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3765\" data-start=\"3402\"\u003ePetite Sirah has always been a insider’s grape in Napa—favored by producers and collectors who value power, age-worthiness, and intensity over fashion. The 2015 Park Muscatine Vineyard bottling fits squarely into that lineage. It doesn’t apologize for its scale, and it doesn’t soften its message. 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The 2012 vintage gave them ideal raw material: a warm, even growing season that delivered depth without sacrificing tannin integrity or freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows you what Napa Cab with some age is capable of. Aromatics lean toward classic Cabernet markers—black fruit, cedar, graphite, tobacco—without verging into heavy vanilla bean and over-oakiness. On the palate, fruit is present but measured, supported by tannins that are, at this point, fully fucking integrated. There is no rush here, no sense of a wine trying to win attention. Instead, it unfolds steadily, rewarding time in the glass and food at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eWhat makes the 2012 particularly compelling now is timing. Many Napa Cabernets from this era are still shaking off their youth or tipping into over-ripeness. This wine has reached a place of balance where complexity has emerged without erosion of structure. It feels settled, not tired—an increasingly rare combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3034\" data-start=\"2781\"\u003eThis bottling captures Seavey at its most articulate: Napa Cabernet that values proportion, discipline, and longevity over flash. 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This location gives the wine a rare combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003enorthern intensity and southern energy\u003c\/strong\u003e — a patrimoine effect that puts it ahead of many typical Côte de Beaune first growths. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003eThe 2016 vintage in Burgundy — well remembered for concentrated fruit and balanced ripeness — allowed Cornu to craft a Pinot Noir that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003eapproachable young yet structurally valid for further evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e. The domaine uses only about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003e25 % new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e here, deliberately letting the vineyard speak while still providing richness and nuance to the aromatics and palate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3733\"\u003eThis isn’t a simple village-level Pinot: it’s one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003emost ready-to-drink Premier Crus from Ladoix\u003c\/strong\u003e you’ll find, showcasing \u003cstrong data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003eboth fruit generosity and savory wildness\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflect its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003elimestone and marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and the hillside microclimate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003eCarafing brings forward elegant red berry aromatics and soft tannins that remain energetic rather than heavy — a classically poised Burgundy that feels both serious and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edmond Cornu \u0026 Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050469736705,"sku":"2987353","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/2987353_ec7fbecd-bfce-4cc1-9829-3d9520b639dc.png?v=1768697745"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-remi-jobard-bourgogne-aligote-en-busigny-vieilles-vignes-burgundy-france-750ml","title":"2022 Domaine Remi Jobard Bourgogne-Aligote En Busigny Vieilles Vignes Burgundy France 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003eMost Bourgogne Aligoté is made to be simple. Rémi Jobard’s is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eJobard is one of Meursault’s most respected growers, known for organic farming, restrained élevage, and an almost obsessive focus on texture and site expression. That matters because \u003cstrong data-end=\"2233\" data-start=\"2139\"\u003ethis Aligoté is farmed and vinified with the same mindset as his far more expensive whites\u003c\/strong\u003e — not as an afterthought, and not as a volume wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eThe difference starts in the vineyard. \u003cstrong data-end=\"2340\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eEn Busigny\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limestone-driven site, and the vines here are \u003cstrong data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003eold AF\u003c\/strong\u003e, which naturally reduces yields and deepens concentration. Instead of producing the thin, aggressively acidic profile that Aligoté is often associated with, these vines give fruit with real mid-palate weight and mineral authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3034\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003eIn the cellar, Jobard avoids the stainless-steel, rush-to-bottle approach common to the category. Fermentation with native yeasts and \u003cstrong data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2766\"\u003ebarrel élevage in neutral oak\u003c\/strong\u003e builds texture and savory complexity without masking the wine’s naturally high acidity. The result is Aligoté that behaves less like a simple aperitif wine and more like a serious white Burgundy — linear, precise, and quietly layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3344\" data-start=\"3036\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"3056\" data-start=\"3040\"\u003e2022 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e plays directly into this style. Warm conditions delivered ripe fruit, but Jobard’s farming and picking decisions preserved tension. That balance is key: the wine has energy and cut, but it’s not shrill. It feels complete on release, yet structured enough to reward a few years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3606\" data-start=\"3346\"\u003eThis is why this bottling has become a favorite among Burgundy insiders. It offers \u003cstrong data-end=\"3532\" data-start=\"3429\"\u003ethe intellectual and textural satisfaction of Meursault-level winemaking at a fraction of the price\u003c\/strong\u003e, while showcasing what Aligoté can actually do when it’s taken seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Remi Jobard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050563387649,"sku":"5057206","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/5057206.png?v=1768696002"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-guillot-broux-pinot-noir-vin-de-france-750ml","title":"2021 Domaine Guillot-Broux Pinot Noir Vin de France 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3837\"\u003eRed Burg pricing has really run away in the past few years - this is an opportunity to enjoy high-quality Pinot Noir from a kickass producer for a fraction of what bottles this quality tend to go for. This may be the last $25 red bottle you see from this region - \u003cem\u003eever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3837\"\u003eIn 2021, frost devastated Guillot‑Broux’s Burgundy harvest—officially reported as destroying roughly 70% of production for the Maison’s negociant project, leaving barrels at risk of sitting empty. Instead of cutting corners or hiding the fact, the producers deliberately sourced fruit from Languedoc, worked with a partner there, then brought the wine back to Burgundy for ageing and bottling. That move preserved the integrity of their barrels and the consistency of the brand, while keeping the wine’s style true to Guillot‑Broux’s long‑term ethos. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eWhy does that matter to a buyer or a collector? Because this is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a random, unknown source or a marketing rerun. It’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4025\"\u003etransparent, well‑documented adaptation in a crisis year\u003c\/strong\u003e that still produces a wine in the spirit of the domaine. The project is exactly the kind of insider‑level story that appeals to serious wine buyers who value provenance, clarity, and ethics over hype. It also positions 2021 as a unique, limited‑supply vintage with a story that can be told clearly at the table—rare for wines that carry a Vin de France label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4944\"\u003eGuillot‑Broux’s heritage is rooted in organic farming long before it was trendy. The family’s commitment—from the first organic planting in the 1950s to certification in the early 1990s—signals that farming decisions come from deeply held principles, not fashion. That background is exactly what you want behind a minimalist Pinot meant to show place and freshness, especially when the fruit comes from outside Burgundy in a tough year. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"5371\"\u003eThe wine reads as lively, tight‑lined Pinot. Aromas are bright and floral; the palate is cut by acidity and mineral texture, not by new oak or extraction. This is ideal for buyers who want Burgundy‑like energy and precision at a more accessible price, or for sommeliers and private clients who want a clean, organic Pinot for everyday drinking without the slick or forced character of many commercial reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guillot-Broux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050634789121,"sku":"4658048","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4658048_1.png?v=1768694740"},{"product_id":"2020-domaine-charles-audoin-marsannay-cuvee-charlie-blanc-france-750ml","title":"2020 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Cuvee Charlie Blanc France 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eMarsannay is still overwhelmingly associated with red wine, which is exactly why this bottle matters. White Burgundy from this village is rare, and serious white Burgundy from Marsannay is rarer still. Cuvée Charlie Blanc exists because Domaine Charles Audoin treats Chardonnay with the same seriousness and intent as its Pinot Noirs, not as a commercial afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eCharles Audoin is one of the reference producers of Marsannay, a domaine built on restraint, transparency, and long-term credibility rather than trend-chasing. While the estate is best known for its reds, this Chardonnay reflects the same philosophy: site expression first, structure over gloss, and élevage that supports the wine instead of advertising itself. This is not Bourgogne Blanc wearing a village label — it is a deliberately built Marsannay white with its own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage provided ideal conditions for this style. Ripe fruit arrived with preserved acidity, giving Audoin the flexibility to work with barrel fermentation and élevage without sacrificing tension. The wine is raised in large-format barrels with a controlled proportion of new oak, building texture and depth while keeping the profile firmly mineral and dry. Lees work is minimal, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving precision and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eIn the glass, Cuvée Charlie Blanc behaves more like a serious Côte de Beaune white than a typical northern Côte de Nuits Chardonnay. Aromatics lean toward citrus, orchard fruit, and crushed stone rather than cream or sweetness. The palate is structured and saline, with real grip and length, finishing dry and focused. It’s a wine that feels grown-up and deliberate, not engineered for easy appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eWhat makes this bottling compelling is its positioning. Buyers looking for white Burgundy often default to Meursault or Puligny at significantly higher prices. This wine offers a different path: a producer with real standing, a village that is quietly capable of more than its reputation suggests, and a style that rewards curiosity rather than label recognition. For Burgundy-literate drinkers, that combination is exactly what makes a bottle worth paying attention to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eThis is white Burgundy for people who care how a wine is made and where it comes from — not just what it says on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domain Charles Audoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050679877889,"sku":"4207588","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4207588_e9833b9f-e2c2-4e57-af82-37cc804a26ae.png?v=1768693819"},{"product_id":"2019-domaine-guillot-broux-macon-cruzille-beaumont-burgundy-france-750ml","title":"2019 Domaine Guillot-Broux Macon-Cruzille Beaumont Burgundy France 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eBeaumont is the bottle that explains why Guillot-Broux matters. 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That density forces competition and naturally concentrates fruit, while the limestone signature in Cruzille is known for mineral character and wines that need time to resolve. On richer clay-limestone, Guillot-Broux reins vigor via cordon Royat pruning—an explicit, technical choice to keep Gamay honest and balanced rather than prolific and dilute. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3814\"\u003eThen there’s the 2019 vintage: Wine Advocate notes the fruit comes from Gamay planted in 1978 in the coolest red parcel the domaine farms, and the wine was vinified without destemming. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThat combination—cooler parcel + whole cluster—creates a very particular profile: more lift, peppery spice, floral length, and a tannin feel that’s powdery and structural rather than soft or simple. It’s exactly why this doesn’t read like casual Beaujolais. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"4250\"\u003eGuillot-Broux’s farming is not a recent conversion story either; they’ve been certified organic since 1991, and their broader domaine work is built around east-facing slopes and terroir separation across Cruzille and neighboring villages. That long-term farming discipline shows up in the wine’s shape: concentrated but not heavy, expressive but not sweet, and—most importantly—built to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4622\"\u003eWine Advocate’s core message is the commercial hook: don’t be fooled by the label. The 2019 is “deep and sapid,” inherently structured, and four to five years of bottle age will be rewarded. In other words, this is one of those rare Burgundy “values” that isn’t a compromise; it’s simply under-labeled relative to how it performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4761\"\u003eIf you want a red that over-delivers on seriousness—pepper, spice, savory depth, and true cellar trajectory—Beaumont is the insider play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guillot-Broux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050788110593,"sku":"4166261","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4166261_1.png?v=1768694347"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-guillot-broux-chardonnay-vin-de-france-750ml","title":"2021 Domaine Guillot-Broux Chardonnay Vin de France 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2425\"\u003eThis wine is a big deal because it’s a rare, unusually transparent example of something most producers do quietly: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2679\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003eproving that “terroir” is not only a vineyard—it's also a cellar’s living microbiome, its élevage habits, and its winemaking choices.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Guillot-Broux Chardonnay 2021 is essentially a controlled experiment in house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3406\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003eHere’s the core idea. Guillot-Broux is a terroir-obsessed, organic Burgundy domaine with a very specific signa\u003cimg\u003eture: precision, lift, mineral structure, minimal cosmetics. When 2021 forced tough production realities, Emmanuel Guillot didn’t simply buy generic bulk wine and slap a label on it. He sourced Chardonnay from the Languedoc, had a partner make the base wine, and then \u003cstrong data-end=\"3239\" data-start=\"3176\"\u003ebrought it back to Burgundy to age and bottle at the estate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The point was: \u003cstrong data-end=\"3366\" data-start=\"3306\"\u003ecan a Burgundian house style be imposed through élevage?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3999\" data-start=\"3408\"\u003eThe answer is in the winemaking detail that makes this bottle genuinely distinctive: the wine was \u003cstrong data-end=\"3556\" data-start=\"3506\"\u003eaged on the lees from the domaine’s 2020 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, explicitly described as \u003cstrong data-end=\"3616\" data-start=\"3587\"\u003eimparting the house style without compromise. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4801\" data-start=\"4486\"\u003eAnd the scarcity is real. Guillot-Broux wines are typically hard to find in broad retail and once people understand what it is, it disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guillot-Broux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050815570177,"sku":"4663268","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4663268_1_ac7d8bd6-b923-4ddf-a928-bfaea87f9477.png?v=1768697008"},{"product_id":"2020-domaine-charles-audoin-cuvee-marie-ragemeau-marsannay-burgundy-france-750ml","title":"2020 Domaine Charles Audoin Cuvee Marie Ragonneau Marsannay Burgundy France 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJames Suckling captures the appeal immediately: \u003cstrong data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"48\"\u003e“This is like biting into the ripest cherry.”\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eThat first impression is not an accident, and it’s not marketing luck. Cuvée Marie Ragonneau is deliberately designed to solve a very real problem in Burgundy buying: too many village-level Pinots show charm up front and then disappear, leaving little depth, grip, or persistence. This bottling is built to do the opposite — to give pleasure immediately while still feeling composed, complete, and worth a seat at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eOne of the key reasons is sourcing. Rather than relying on a single lieu-dit and hoping the vintage carries the wine, this cuvée is assembled from several of Marsannay’s strongest old-vine parcels. Blending across top sites allows the producer to balance ripeness, structure, and aromatic complexity year after year, producing a wine that’s reliably expressive rather than vintage-fragile. For the buyer, that translates to consistency — you’re not gambling on a one-off success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eWinemaking choices reinforce that intent. The fruit is fully destemmed and cold-macerated to draw out pure cherry and berry character without harshness, then fermented with control to preserve clarity. The wine spends a full year in barrel with only a small proportion of new oak, adding texture and shape rather than flavor. It’s bottled unfined and unfiltered, which preserves weight and mouthfeel instead of polishing the edges away. These are the same inputs and decisions that show up in far more expensive Côte de Nuits wines — they just aren’t common at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage plays directly into the wine’s strengths. You get the juicy, mouth-filling cherry Suckling describes, but it’s anchored by firm tannins and a dry, persistent finish. The wine doesn’t peak in the first sip. It holds your attention through the glass and improves with air and food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3198\" data-start=\"2969\"\u003eThis is not Marsannay as an introduction. 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It’s one of the reasons Corton remains Burgundy’s most powerful red Grand Cru: these wines don’t rely on finesse alone. They’re built to hold shape over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eThe Delarche parcel in Renardes is planted to vines over fifty years old, which shows immediately in the glass. The fruit profile skews darker—black cherry, plum, blackberry—anchored by a savory, mineral core. There’s nothing airy or delicate here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eIn the cellar, the approach stays disciplined. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and matured for about a year in French oak, with roughly thirty percent new barrels. That oak isn’t used to sweeten or soften the wine. It’s there to frame the structure, add subtle spice, and give the tannins polish without blunting their authority. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving texture and depth rather than smoothing things out for early appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage brings balance to that natural power. Fruit ripeness is precise, acidity is rich and plentiful, and the wine shows clarity rather than excess. On first pour, it’s expressive but controlled. With air, it expands—fruit deepens, savory notes emerge, and the structure becomes more apparent. This is a wine that asks for food or time in the glass, not a quick sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eWhat sets this bottle apart commercially is how clearly it delivers Grand Cru character without leaning on reputation alone. You don’t need to know Corton-Renardes to feel the difference. The wine lasts longer on the palate. It carries more weight through the middle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2977\" data-start=\"2672\"\u003eThis is not a trophy wine meant to be admired from a distance. It’s a working Grand Cru: something to open with lamb, duck, or anything roasted and savory, and to revisit over years rather than weeks. It’s powerful without being heavy, structured without being severe, and expressive without being flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3182\" data-start=\"2979\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a Burgundy red that feels substantial, grounded, and unmistakably Grand Cru in the glass—not just on the label—this Corton-Renardes delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Etienne Delarche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051018797313,"sku":"4645774","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4645774_0d162037-9883-4111-912a-ec3afef498e5.png?v=1768693615"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-antoine-lienhardt-bourgogne-rouge-france-750ml","title":"2022 Domaine Antoine Lienhardt Bourgogne Rouge France 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEstate-grown Pinot Noir from Côte de Nuits parcels near Comblanchien plus a former Bachelet ($250+\/bottle) winemaker and bottled as Bourgogne Rouge to equal one hell of a deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eAntoine Lienhardt’s Bourgogne Rouge is tied to two specific vineyards—\u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003eL’Etaing and La Platerre\u003c\/strong\u003e—in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eComblanchien\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small stretch of the Côte de Nuits better known historically for its limestone quarries than for flashy labels. The important part for you: these sites tend to give \u003cstrong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003emore concentration than the typical “regional Burgundy” blend\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3716\"\u003eThe second reason this bottle feels different is how it’s fermented. Lienhardt uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003ewhole-cluster semi-carbonic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel. Translation: bright “crunchy” fruit people love in Pinot—without turning the wine into something heavy or over-extracted. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003eLast but not lease: \u003cstrong\u003en\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003eo sulfur is added during vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is made without that protective additive in the cellar, then stabilized with a tiny addition—\u003cstrong data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3964\"\u003eabout one gram—right before bottling\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It’s the kind of bottle that makes people rethink what “basic Burgundy” can taste like when the fruit is site-specific and the winemaking is confident.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Antoine Lienhardt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051023286529,"sku":"4869318","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8085\/9649\/files\/4869318_1.png?v=1768694537"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-du-couvent-clos-de-meix-des-ouches-monopole-gevrey-chambertin-burgundy-france-750ml","title":"2021 Domaine du Couvent Clos de Meix des Ouches Monopole Gevrey-Chambertin Burgundy France 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003ewalled, one-hectare Gevrey-Chambertin monopole\u003c\/strong\u003e is already rare. One with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e50-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, run by a family who holds vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eClos de Vougeot; \u003c\/strong\u003eeven more so\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eIn fact, this guy is kind of one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eClos du Meix des Ouches\u003c\/strong\u003e sits \u003cstrong data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003ewest of the village proper and just south of Premier Cru Champonnet\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it immediate proximity to one of Gevrey’s most serious addresses while keeping it labeled as village Gevrey-Chambertin. The soil is a rich, deep mix of limestone and clay plus abundant gravel—exactly the kind of ground that supports darker fruit and a more substantial frame. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003eDomaine du Couvent is run by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003ePhilippe Chéron\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the family’s Burgundy roots begin with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e1930s purchase of rows in Clos de Vougeot\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus today’s Côte de Nuits holdings and three Gevrey monopoles. 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