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A Burgundian classic from the historic heart of the Côte d’Or. Deep ruby in color with aromas of red and black fruits such as cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant, accented by hints of earth, spice, and underbrush. The palate is firm and structured yet juicy and expressive, revealing balance, freshness, and finesse with time in the glass. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Beaune Rouge• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2022• Fermentation: Traditional in open vats with gentle cap punching and pump-overs• Aging: French oak barrels with a restrained touch of new wood• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Cellaring: 3 to 8 years Tasting ProfileVivid red fruit core framed by spice and minerality. Supple tannins, medium body, and a long, balanced finish. Food PairingsPairs beautifully with roast chicken, duck confit, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes, or semi-soft cheeses. Quick TakeA benchmark village-level Burgundy that shows pure Pinot character, fine texture, and effortless charm.

George’s Pick. Staff Favorite. Savigny’s most seductive side from the premier cru Les Narbantons. Deep ruby with a lifted, elegant nose of red cherry, wild strawberry, cranberry, and rose petal, layered with subtle spice, tea leaf, and forest floor. The palate is silky and precise with fine chalky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish. Charming now and even better with a few years of rest. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru, Les Narbantons• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2020• Style: Gentle extraction to preserve perfume and finesse• Élevage: Aged in French oak barrels with a restrained touch of new wood• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Cellaring: Enjoy now through 2030 Tasting ProfileRed cherry and strawberry, hints of raspberry, rose, and peony. Fine spice and a delicate earthy note. Silky texture, refined tannins, and a pure, saline finish. Food PairingsRoast chicken with herbs, duck breast, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, and soft cheeses like Époisses or Saint-Marcellin. Why we love itLes Narbantons gives that sweet spot of Burgundy: perfume and finesse with just enough structure. It is the bottle we reach for when we want something graceful, classy, and dangerously easy to drink. Quick TakeElegant Premier Cru Burgundy that marries red-fruit purity, floral lift, and silky structure. A house favorite for good reason.

Rare white Beaune from the Belissand premier cru. Bright straw gold with aromas of white peach, pear, acacia blossom, and citrus zest layered with hazelnut and gentle toast. The palate is medium to full in body with lively acidity, a touch of flinty minerality, and a long, savory finish. Delicious now and even better after a short rest. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Beaune 1er Cru, Belissand• Color: Blanc• Grape: 100% Chardonnay• Vintage: 2020• Élevage: Fermented and aged in French oak with a restrained touch of new wood; extended lees contact for texture• Serving temperature: 9 to 11 °C• Cellaring: Drink now to 2028 Tasting ProfileWhite peach, pear, lemon curd, acacia, and subtle spice. Silky texture balanced by fresh acidity and a chalky, mineral line. Food PairingsRoast chicken, veal in white sauce, seared scallops, grilled trout, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses like Brie de Meaux. Quick TakeA classy, small-production white from Beaune that marries orchard fruit richness with precise mineral drive. Under the radar and seriously good.

A classic village Gevrey with depth and drive. Deep ruby color with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis, and violet, layered with licorice, pepper, and a subtle earthy note. The palate is structured and savory with a firm core of fruit, fresh acidity, and fine-grained tannins. Charming now with air and built to age 5 to 10 years. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2022• Fermentation: Traditional in open vats with gentle cap punching and pump overs, about 15 days on skins• Aging: French oak barrels with a restrained touch of new wood• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Cellaring: 5 to 10 years Tasting ProfileDark cherry and blackberry with hints of cassis, violet, and spice. Mineral backbone, lively acidity, and a long, savory finish. Food PairingsBeef or lamb roasted or braised, duck breast, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses. Quick TakeTextbook Gevrey that balances dark fruit, spice, and firm structure with real village character.

A commanding 1er Cru from one of Gevrey’s most characterful climats. “Les Corbeaux” delivers the village’s dark, savory side with real refinement. The nose leads with black cassis, ripe blackberry, and plum liqueur layered with licorice, warm spice, and a touch of earth. The palate is powerful and concentrated yet finely knit, carried by firm, chalky tannins and a deep mineral line. Long and serious, this will reward patience over the next decade and beyond. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, “Les Corbeaux”• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2021• Fermentation: Traditional, about 15 days on skins with gentle cap management• Élevage: French oak barrels with a restrained use of new wood• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Cellaring: Drink now for energy or hold 10 to 20 years Tasting ProfileBlack cassis and blackberry with notes of plum, licorice, gingerbread spice, and warm earth. Medium to full body, bold but polished tannins, saline minerality, and a very long, focused finish. Food PairingsRoast or braised beef, lamb, game birds, mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses. Quick TakeSerious 1er Cru Gevrey that marries power, dark fruit, and stone-cut precision. Structured, mineral, and built to age gracefully.

Classic Chassagne-Montrachet Chardonnay with lift and richness. Bright gold with green highlights. Aromas of mayflower, acacia, honeysuckle, verbena, and hazelnut, with hints of toast and fresh butter. Flinty minerality gives cut and length. With age it gains notes of honey and ripe pear. The palate is rounded and opulent yet balanced by freshness, finishing long and persistent. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet• Grape: 100% Chardonnay• Vintage: 2023• Vine age: 30 to 50 years• Fermentation and aging: Alcoholic and malolactic in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, 12 months total, about 35% new• Élevage: On lees until the next harvest, then racked and assembled and rested in vat before bottling• Serving temperature: 9 to 11 °C (48 to 52 °F)• Best window: 2 to 5 years from vintage Tasting ProfileGolden fruit, white flowers, hazelnut, and gentle toast. Silky texture, lively minerality, and a long, mouthwatering finish. Food PairingsRoast chicken or veal in sauce, salmon, spiced couscous or stir fry, and classic shellfish. Lovely with lobster and richer seafood. Site and SoilsSouthern Côte de Beaune. Mixed limestone and marl with pockets of pebbly limestone and sandy Jurassic soils that deliver both power and finesse. Quick TakeTextbook Chassagne Blanc that marries floral elegance, nutty depth, and flinty cut. Plush on entry and crisp on the finish.

A classic Pommard Premier Cru with depth, muscle, and polish. Deep dark ruby that trends to garnet with age. Aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, gooseberry, cherry pit, and ripe plum. With time it develops notes of leather, chocolate, and pepper. The palate is full and mouthfilling with firm but refined tannins, a solid core of fruit, and a long savory finish. Built to age 15 to 20 years. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Pommard Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2020• Fermentation: Open vats with cap punching and pump overs, about 15 days on skins• Aging: French oak with about 30% new barrels, minimum 12 months• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Cellaring potential: 15 to 20 years Tasting ProfileRich dark fruit, hints of wild game and spice, firm structure, and chewy yet polished tannins. Concentrated and persistent. Food PairingsFurred or feathered game, thick cut beefsteak, lamb, or braised poultry. Excellent with characterful cheeses such as Époisses, Langres, Soumaintrain, and Comté. Site and SoilsBetween Beaune and Volnay on the Côte de Beaune. Lower slopes are ancient alluvium. Mid slope clay limestone with rock fragments gives power and structure. Quick TakeTextbook Pommard Premier Cru. Powerful fruit, firm tannin, and real aging capability with the finesse to match rich dishes.

Bright, focused Puligny with floral lift and flinty precision. Shimmering gold with green highlights. Aromas of hawthorn, ripe grape, lemon zest, green apple, and verbena mingle with hazelnut, marzipan, and gentle pastry notes. The palate is sleek and concentrated with chalky minerality, fine acidity, and a long, pure finish. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet• Grape: 100% Chardonnay• Vintage: 2022• Vine age: 30 to 50 years• Fermentation and aging: Alcoholic and malolactic in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, about 12 months total, roughly 35% new• Élevage: On lees until the next harvest, then racked, assembled, and rested in vat before bottling• Serving temperature: 9 to 11 °C• Best window: 2 to 5 years from vintage Tasting ProfileWhite flowers, citrus, green apple, and flint. Silky mid palate, vibrant line of acidity, and a precise, mineral finish. Food PairingsRoast chicken or poultry in sauce, veal with mushrooms, lobster or crawfish, grilled or pan-seared white fish, and soft cheeses like Brie de Meaux or young goat cheese. Site and SoilsEast and south-east exposures at 230 to 320 meters. Brown limestone with bands of marl and limey clay. Some deeper soils, with rock near the surface in places, giving both finesse and drive. Quick TakeTextbook Puligny. Floral elegance, nutty depth, and flinty cut with a clean, persistent finish.

Elegant, mineral Santenay from the Beauregard premier cru. Bright ruby with aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry, layered with violet, almond, and a stony, earthy note. The palate is medium to full in body with fine chalky tannins, lively acidity, and a long, savory finish. Delicious now and built to age 5 to 10 years. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Santenay 1er Cru, Beauregard• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2022• Style: Gentle extraction to preserve fruit and lift• Élevage: Aged in French oak with a light touch of new wood• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C Tasting ProfileCherry, strawberry, and red currant with hints of violet, almond, and spice. Fresh, mineral backbone, silky texture, and a persistent finish. Food PairingsRoast chicken or duck, pork with herbs, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon, and semi-soft cheeses like Tomme or Morbier. Quick TakeClassic Santenay 1er Cru that combines red-fruit charm and limestone freshness with graceful structure.

A classic Nuits-Saint-Georges built for the cellar. Deep ruby color with aromas of red cherry, blackberry, spice, and licorice. The palate is firm and finely structured with dark fruit at the core, lively acidity, and chewy but polished tannins. Give it a few years to reveal its full depth. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2020• Fermentation: Open vats with cap punching and pump overs, about 15 days on skins• Aging: French oak barrels with about 30% new wood• Alcohol: 13%• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Cellaring: 5 to 10 years Tasting ProfileRed and black fruits, baking spice, and licorice with a subtle earthy note. Solid structure and a long, savory finish. Food PairingsBeef braised in red wine, roast poultry, duck, mushroom dishes, and mature cheeses. Site and SoilsFrom the slopes around the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges and neighboring Prémeaux-Prissey. East and south-east exposures on silt and gravel over marl-limestone, with deeper soils in the south and rock closer to the surface up-slope. Quick TakeTextbook NSG. Dark-fruited, spicy, and structured with real aging potential.

Classic Aloxe-Corton Pinot Noir with depth and muscle. Deep ruby to garnet in color. Youthful aromas of raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, and blackberry evolve with time toward peony, jasmine, preserved fruits, pistachio, leather, truffle, mushroom, and cinnamon. The palate is full bodied and vigorous yet refined, with firm, chewy tannins and a long savory finish. Best at 3 to 5 years after the vintage. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Aloxe-Corton• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2020• Fermentation: Open vats with cap punching and pump overs, about 15 days on skins• Aging: French oak barrels for an extended élevage• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C Tasting ProfileDark red fruits with floral lift and earthy spice. Structured, richly chewy tannins, and balanced freshness. Food PairingsRib steaks, braised lamb, roast or glazed poultry, couscous or tagine with meat. Excellent with soft-centered cheeses such as Époisses, Ami du Chambertin, and Livarot. Site and SoilsFrom the Hill of Corton. East-facing vines on reddish brown soils with flint and limestone debris known as chaillots, rich in marl and minerals. Wines from the northern end tend to be more tender and fruity, those from the south firmer and more complex. Quick TakeA robust village Burgundy that marries dark fruit and savory complexity with firm structure and real cellar potential.

A powerful and age worthy Grand Cru from the Hill of Corton. This 100 percent Pinot Noir from the Le Rognet climat shows deep crimson color and aromas of black cherry, violet, and wild berries that evolve with time toward forest floor, leather, pepper, and licorice. The palate is dense and structured with firm tannins and a long savory finish. Built to age 15 to 20 years. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Corton Le Rognet Grand Cru• Grape: 100 percent Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2022• Fermentation: Open vat with cap punching and pump overs, about 15 days on skins• Aging: 100 percent new French oak for about 24 months• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Cellaring potential: 15 to 20 years Tasting ProfileRich and muscular with layers of dark fruit, floral lift, and earthy spice. Chewy core, fine acidity, and impressive length. Food PairingsRoast or grilled beef, venison, duck, and game birds. Excellent with strong soft cheeses or blue cheeses. Quick TakeSerious Grand Cru Pinot with power, polish, and a finish that will reward patience.

A characterful red from the Les Chambres lieu dit in Chassagne-Montrachet. Brilliant ruby with purplish highlights. Aromas of Morello cherry, cherry pit, wild strawberry, gooseberry, and raspberry, with subtle animal and spice notes. On the palate it has real substance and fleshy fruit that partly cloaks youthful tannins. With a few years of bottle age it gains concentration and layered complexity. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Chambres• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir• Vintage: 2022• Fermentation: Open vats with cap punching and pump overs, about 15 days on skins• Aging: French oak with about 30% new barrels, minimum 12 months• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C• Best window: 2 to 5 years from vintage Tasting ProfileRed berry fruit with floral lift and gentle spice. Firm but refined tannins, good freshness, and a savory, persistent finish. Food PairingsGrilled or roast lamb, marbled meats, grilled pork, and spiced poultry such as curry or tandoori. Feathered game is a classic match. Site and SoilsSouthern Côte de Beaune. Mixed limestone and marl soils, with pockets of pebbly limestone and sandy Jurassic deposits that give both fruit and structure. Quick TakeSupple, savory Chassagne rouge with real depth. Lovely red fruit now and the structure to improve over the next few years.

Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Hill of Corton. Pale gold with green highlights in youth, gaining deeper yellow tones with age. The bouquet is fine and powerful with notes of baked apple, citrus, pineapple, lime, juniper, cinnamon, flint, and gentle buttered brioche. With time it develops honey, hazelnut, and hints of truffle. The palate is broad and opulent yet laser precise, driven by flinty minerality and long, mouthwatering acidity. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru• Grape: 100% Chardonnay• Vintage: 2022• Vine age: 30 to 50 years• Fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic in barrel with indigenous yeasts• Élevage: 12 months in oak barrels, about 100% new, then on lees until the next harvest; assembled and rested in vat before bottling• Serving temperature: 9 to 11 °C (48 to 52 °F)• Cellaring potential: 10 to 20 years and beyond Tasting ProfileGolden fruit, citrus oils, and white flowers with smoky flint and fine pastry notes. Rich and concentrated with striking energy and a very long, mineral finish. Food PairingsFoie gras, lobster, crawfish, crab, poultry or veal in white sauce, and characterful blue cheeses. Site and SoilsHighest slopes of the Corton hill with steep gradients and south to south west exposures. Limestone and marl soils that deliver both power and tension. Quick TakeA benchmark Corton-Charlemagne that marries grand scale and precision. Opulent texture, vivid minerality, and a finish built to age.

Classic Meursault Chardonnay with richness and cut. Bright green gold in youth, deepening toward bronze with age. Aromas of ripe grape, toasted almond, mayflower, elder, lime blossom, verbena, and flinty minerality. Butter, honey, and citrus appear with air. The palate is generous and silky with a fresh, long finish and a signature hint of hazelnut. Built to improve in bottle. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Meursault• Grape: 100% Chardonnay• Vintage: 2022• Fermentation and aging: Alcoholic and malolactic in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, about 12 months total, roughly 35% new• Élevage: On lees until the next harvest, then racked, assembled, and rested in vat before bottling• Serving temperature: 9 to 12 °C• Best window: 2 to 5 years from vintage Tasting ProfileRipe stone fruit and citrus with almond, honey, and flint. Creamy mid palate balanced by lively acidity. Long, structured, and refined. Food PairingsNoble fish or white meats, veal or poultry in white sauce, grilled lobster or prawns, and characterful cheeses. Also excellent with foie gras. Site and SoilsCôte de Beaune village where Chardonnay excels. East to south exposures around 260 meters. Jurassic marls and marly limestone with patches of magnesian limestone give both volume and tension. Quick TakeTextbook Meursault. Plush texture, nutty depth, and mineral drive with a long, elegant finish.