2013 Peter Michael Belle Cote Chardonnay
Since its inaugural vintage in 1987, Peter Michael has been one of the most sought-after producers in California. So far 10 of their wines have scored 100 Point reviews from Robert Parker, not to mention the many multiple 98 and above scores these fabulous wines routinely accumulate. The owners' legendary vision of producing exquisite Californian wines in the tradition of Bordeaux and Burgundy manifests itself clearly in the quality of the wines. Past winemakers read like a 'who`s who' of legendary figures including Helen Turley, Mark Aubert, Luc Morlet and now Nicolas Morlet. In the face of sky-high demand from their mailing list only scarce amounts reach the retail market. We moved fast in order to secure this rare parcel of the exquisite Double 97 Point 2013 Belle Côte Chardonnay. In the words of Jeb Dunnuck, the breathtaking 2013 is: "Flirting with perfection, the 2013 Chardonnay Belle-Cote is a thrilling, magical Chardonnay that ranks with the crème de la crème of the vintage." Opportunities to grab splendidly bottle-aged double 97 point stunners don`t come around too often. Act Fast!
- $159.99
- $105.00
2013 Peter Michael Belle Cote Chardonnay
Since its inaugural vintage in 1987, Peter Michael has been one of the most sought-after producers in California. So far 10 of their wines have scored 100 Point reviews from Robert Parker, not to mention the many multiple 98 and above scores these fabulous wines routinely accumulate. The owners' legendary vision of producing exquisite Californian wines in the tradition of Bordeaux and Burgundy manifests itself clearly in the quality of the wines. Past winemakers read like a 'who`s who' of legendary figures including Helen Turley, Mark Aubert, Luc Morlet and now Nicolas Morlet. In the face of sky-high demand from their mailing list only scarce amounts reach the retail market. We moved fast in order to secure this rare parcel of the exquisite Double 97 Point 2013 Belle Côte Chardonnay. In the words of Jeb Dunnuck, the breathtaking 2013 is: "Flirting with perfection, the 2013 Chardonnay Belle-Cote is a thrilling, magical Chardonnay that ranks with the crème de la crème of the vintage." Opportunities to grab splendidly bottle-aged double 97 point stunners don`t come around too often. Act Fast!
$159.99
- 750 ML
NV Philippe Gonet Roy Soleil Grand Cru Brut
Founded in 1830, Champagne Philippe Gonet is located in the heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The Gonet vineyards are adjacent to the world-famous vineyards of Salon and are located only a stone's throw from the illustrious Clos du Mesnil of Krug. Roi Soleil is a tribute to Louis XIV, 'The Sun King' to whom champagne owes its worldwide influence. The cuvée was created in 2003, imagined by the young team who were beginning to master their talents. Pierre and Chantal Gonet, brother and sister, took the reins of the seventh generation of winemaking at the ages of just 22 and 23. While they could have easily sunk, they not only were able to survive, but soared. Today, Pierre oversees winemaking and the vineyards while Chantal is the face of Gonet internationally. Made solely from Chardonnays from the Grand Cru plots of Mesnil, this cuvée is aged for 6 months in oak barrels (demi-muids) and rests in bottle for a minimum of 3 years. This is a stunning Champagne which given its superb quality and scarcity, offers mind-blowing value for money. Don't Miss It!
- $99.99
- $50.00
NV Philippe Gonet Roy Soleil Grand Cru Brut
Founded in 1830, Champagne Philippe Gonet is located in the heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The Gonet vineyards are adjacent to the world-famous vineyards of Salon and are located only a stone's throw from the illustrious Clos du Mesnil of Krug. Roi Soleil is a tribute to Louis XIV, 'The Sun King' to whom champagne owes its worldwide influence. The cuvée was created in 2003, imagined by the young team who were beginning to master their talents. Pierre and Chantal Gonet, brother and sister, took the reins of the seventh generation of winemaking at the ages of just 22 and 23. While they could have easily sunk, they not only were able to survive, but soared. Today, Pierre oversees winemaking and the vineyards while Chantal is the face of Gonet internationally. Made solely from Chardonnays from the Grand Cru plots of Mesnil, this cuvée is aged for 6 months in oak barrels (demi-muids) and rests in bottle for a minimum of 3 years. This is a stunning Champagne which given its superb quality and scarcity, offers mind-blowing value for money. Don't Miss It!
$99.99
- 750 ML
2020 Domaine de Montille Chassagne-Montrachet
The 2020 Domaine de Montille Chassagne-Montrachet is a distinguished white Burgundy crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes. Sourced from two notable plots, "Champs Derrières" and "Les Houillères," the latter is situated on the border with Puligny, just below Bâtard-Montrachet. This location imparts the wine with an unusual minerality and finesse, aligning its profile more closely with Puligny wines, known for their freshness, rather than the typically more opulent and honeyed Chassagne offerings. The 2020 Domaine de Montille Chassagne-Montrachet is an elegant and refined expression of its terroir, offering a harmonious balance of fruit, minerality, and freshness.
- $109.99
- $77.01
2020 Domaine de Montille Chassagne-Montrachet
The 2020 Domaine de Montille Chassagne-Montrachet is a distinguished white Burgundy crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes. Sourced from two notable plots, "Champs Derrières" and "Les Houillères," the latter is situated on the border with Puligny, just below Bâtard-Montrachet. This location imparts the wine with an unusual minerality and finesse, aligning its profile more closely with Puligny wines, known for their freshness, rather than the typically more opulent and honeyed Chassagne offerings. The 2020 Domaine de Montille Chassagne-Montrachet is an elegant and refined expression of its terroir, offering a harmonious balance of fruit, minerality, and freshness.
$109.99
- 750 ML
2019 Stonestreet Upper Barn Chardonnay
We just tasted the mesmerizing Double 95 Point 2019 Stonestreet Upper Barn Chardonnay. To those of you who are already familiar with this peak domestic Chardonnay, it will come as no surprise that we were amazed at how this team continue to knock it out of the park vintage after vintage, consistently rivaling the best that Burgundy has to offer. In the autumn of 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Stonestreet quickly garnered international acclaim for their powerful reds and luscious whites, but the Upper Barn Chardonnay has surpassed everything, becoming a regular thing of beauty. The stars continue to align as this vineyard insists on producing wines with density and a dreamy mix of aromatics and texture. The profile of the 2019 Upper Barn is both opulent and elegant, with aromas of stargazer lily, kumquat, and fennel, with the unique concentration and structure that will only improve with cellaring. This wine is perfectly balanced with flavors of honeycomb, nectarine preserves, and almond. The finish is round and mouthwatering, with lingering flavors on the palate. The Upper Barn represents the ongoing battle between the Old & New World, and wines like this one show the gap has narrowed significantly.
- $169.99
- $120.00
2019 Stonestreet Upper Barn Chardonnay
We just tasted the mesmerizing Double 95 Point 2019 Stonestreet Upper Barn Chardonnay. To those of you who are already familiar with this peak domestic Chardonnay, it will come as no surprise that we were amazed at how this team continue to knock it out of the park vintage after vintage, consistently rivaling the best that Burgundy has to offer. In the autumn of 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Stonestreet quickly garnered international acclaim for their powerful reds and luscious whites, but the Upper Barn Chardonnay has surpassed everything, becoming a regular thing of beauty. The stars continue to align as this vineyard insists on producing wines with density and a dreamy mix of aromatics and texture. The profile of the 2019 Upper Barn is both opulent and elegant, with aromas of stargazer lily, kumquat, and fennel, with the unique concentration and structure that will only improve with cellaring. This wine is perfectly balanced with flavors of honeycomb, nectarine preserves, and almond. The finish is round and mouthwatering, with lingering flavors on the palate. The Upper Barn represents the ongoing battle between the Old & New World, and wines like this one show the gap has narrowed significantly.
$169.99
- 750 ML
2008 Henriot Cuvee Hemera
Two hundred years after Apolline Henriot founded Maison Henriot, the Champagne region experienced a classic year. 2008 was a perfect reflection of the region with cool and uncertain weather in winter, spring and summer followed by a return of the sun as the harvest approached, just as if the Goddess Hemera herself used all her powers to produce one of the greatest ever vintages. Henriot’s 200th anniversary harvest realized Apolline’s vision as Cuvee Hemera 2008, showcasing both the perfect conditions of the vintage and the six founding grands crus of the House. Last Wednesday afternoon we hosted the Champagne Henriot team at Graileys, who held a Henriot masterclass for the trade. We tasted the 2008 Hemera, and with almost 14 years on its lees it revealed itself to be a stunning vintage Champagne of incredible depth and sophistication. Considering the spectrum of the world's finest Champagnes tasted regularly in the club, to find one that really stands out, it has to be something truly special...and this one is. At the BEST PRICE IN THE COUNTRY this is the Champagne deal of the year.
- $179.99
- $130.00
2008 Henriot Cuvee Hemera
Two hundred years after Apolline Henriot founded Maison Henriot, the Champagne region experienced a classic year. 2008 was a perfect reflection of the region with cool and uncertain weather in winter, spring and summer followed by a return of the sun as the harvest approached, just as if the Goddess Hemera herself used all her powers to produce one of the greatest ever vintages. Henriot’s 200th anniversary harvest realized Apolline’s vision as Cuvee Hemera 2008, showcasing both the perfect conditions of the vintage and the six founding grands crus of the House. Last Wednesday afternoon we hosted the Champagne Henriot team at Graileys, who held a Henriot masterclass for the trade. We tasted the 2008 Hemera, and with almost 14 years on its lees it revealed itself to be a stunning vintage Champagne of incredible depth and sophistication. Considering the spectrum of the world's finest Champagnes tasted regularly in the club, to find one that really stands out, it has to be something truly special...and this one is. At the BEST PRICE IN THE COUNTRY this is the Champagne deal of the year.
$179.99
- 750 ML
2021 Antinori Tignanello
Tignanello is a Super Tuscan icon, which offering towering quality at a particularly attractive price, has won a well-deserved place in the hearts of wine collectors across the globe. Even the most ardent Francophile connoisseurs find a small, guilty place for this one in their wine cellars. Simply put, Tignanello is a giant among Italian wines. The first Sangiovese wine to be aged in classic barriques and the first modern red wine blended with non-traditional varieties (principally cabernet.) It is also one of the first red wines from Chianti Classico not to include white grapes. At the same time, Tignanello, together with Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Solaia and Masseto, is one of the original Super Tuscan wines which have elevated themselves to their rightful place beside Brunello & Barolo as Italian wine royalty. The 98 Point 2021 Tignanello is yet another stunning example of the Marchesi Piero Antinori's sky-high winemaking standards. It also demonstrates his prowess in delivering one of the finest wines anywhere in the world, while making it accessible to most of us collectors at an incredibly reasonable price point.
- $169.99
- $119.50
2021 Antinori Tignanello
Tignanello is a Super Tuscan icon, which offering towering quality at a particularly attractive price, has won a well-deserved place in the hearts of wine collectors across the globe. Even the most ardent Francophile connoisseurs find a small, guilty place for this one in their wine cellars. Simply put, Tignanello is a giant among Italian wines. The first Sangiovese wine to be aged in classic barriques and the first modern red wine blended with non-traditional varieties (principally cabernet.) It is also one of the first red wines from Chianti Classico not to include white grapes. At the same time, Tignanello, together with Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Solaia and Masseto, is one of the original Super Tuscan wines which have elevated themselves to their rightful place beside Brunello & Barolo as Italian wine royalty. The 98 Point 2021 Tignanello is yet another stunning example of the Marchesi Piero Antinori's sky-high winemaking standards. It also demonstrates his prowess in delivering one of the finest wines anywhere in the world, while making it accessible to most of us collectors at an incredibly reasonable price point.
$169.99
- 750 ML
2021 Lucien Le Moine Bourgogne Rouge
His 2021 Lucien Le Moine Bourgogne Rouge is proof in the glass that he can take on, and conquer many of the top Premier Cru producers. This guy is the real deal, and we have absolutely no qualms in sticking our necks out and stating that for the money, "This is easily the best Bourgogne Rouge out there, bar none." Mounir Saouma is single-handedly elevating the category, and uplifting Bourgogne as a genre to a whole new level. Strong words, but one taste of this incredible Pinot will have you firmly in our camp and spreading the word to Burgundy fans everywhere...we guarantee it.
- $99.99
- $56.00
2021 Lucien Le Moine Bourgogne Rouge
His 2021 Lucien Le Moine Bourgogne Rouge is proof in the glass that he can take on, and conquer many of the top Premier Cru producers. This guy is the real deal, and we have absolutely no qualms in sticking our necks out and stating that for the money, "This is easily the best Bourgogne Rouge out there, bar none." Mounir Saouma is single-handedly elevating the category, and uplifting Bourgogne as a genre to a whole new level. Strong words, but one taste of this incredible Pinot will have you firmly in our camp and spreading the word to Burgundy fans everywhere...we guarantee it.
$99.99
- 750 ML
2021 Rotem & Mounir Saouma "Inopia" Blanc
Rotem & Mounir’s wines are breathtaking. This spectacular white is more reminiscent of a quality Meursault than a Rhone. The Inopia will undoubtedly change your perception of the traditional wines of the region. The kaleidoscope of the terroirs he works with are reflected in his cellar, like a mad scientist`s lab, there is a combination of barrels, foudres, cement and concrete eggs, all used to tease out the unique characteristics of his top quality fruit in a brighter, more modern version of the classic Rhone varietals. The Inopia Blanc shakes up the old, flabby, more viscous white Rhones, and opens your eyes to a lighter, more complex, Burgundian style white. The 2021 Inopia Blanc is a forward-thinking, groundbreaking wine at a shockingly modest price point. Trust us.
- $49.99
- $31.17
2021 Rotem & Mounir Saouma "Inopia" Blanc
Rotem & Mounir’s wines are breathtaking. This spectacular white is more reminiscent of a quality Meursault than a Rhone. The Inopia will undoubtedly change your perception of the traditional wines of the region. The kaleidoscope of the terroirs he works with are reflected in his cellar, like a mad scientist`s lab, there is a combination of barrels, foudres, cement and concrete eggs, all used to tease out the unique characteristics of his top quality fruit in a brighter, more modern version of the classic Rhone varietals. The Inopia Blanc shakes up the old, flabby, more viscous white Rhones, and opens your eyes to a lighter, more complex, Burgundian style white. The 2021 Inopia Blanc is a forward-thinking, groundbreaking wine at a shockingly modest price point. Trust us.
$49.99
- 750 ML
2022 J.M. Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes
To enjoy the best of Burgundy, it`s not necessary for you to blow up your kids' college funds to sample the legendary delights of a 'Le Montrachet' or a 'Romanee-Conti'. We drink an awful lot of great Burgundy in the club, and over the past couple of years, there has been a definite, collective 'game-raising' trend among winemakers across Burgundy. Familiarly named producers are stepping up, and crafting some stupefyingly good Burgs which won`t break the bank. Guaranteed to sell quickly.
- $179.99
- $128.75
2022 J.M. Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes
To enjoy the best of Burgundy, it`s not necessary for you to blow up your kids' college funds to sample the legendary delights of a 'Le Montrachet' or a 'Romanee-Conti'. We drink an awful lot of great Burgundy in the club, and over the past couple of years, there has been a definite, collective 'game-raising' trend among winemakers across Burgundy. Familiarly named producers are stepping up, and crafting some stupefyingly good Burgs which won`t break the bank. Guaranteed to sell quickly.
$179.99
- 750 ML