{"title":"2016 Vintage Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e2016 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely recognized as one of the strongest and most consistent vintages of the last two decades. Across Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, Piedmont, Champagne, and the Rhône, producers benefited from near-perfect weather conditions — warm, balanced, and steady growing seasons that produced grapes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eexceptional ripeness, concentration, and balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2401-sczll16vigmrnda-750","title":"2016 Scarzello, Barolo Sarmassa \"Vigna Merenda\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ve said it before, we’re saying it again: Barolo continues to offer some of the most exceptional values in world-class wine, period. Where else can you find a small, excellent estate making wine from a prized parcel within an acclaimed “cru,” and offering one of the very best vintages of said wine in a generation for a single c-note? The tried and true comparison to Burgundy reveals a simple truth: Scarzello’s Sarmassa “Vigna Merenda” stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best examples of Clos de Vougeot or Le Corton. Indeed that comparison runs deep since both of those vineyards have internal parcels prized above others, much as the “Vigna Merenda” vines are for Sarmassa. Of course, the top tier of those Burgundian Grand Crus will set you back three, four, or five times what Scarzello costs, which brings us full circle to the unparalleled value of this wine and this region. 2016 is a vintage that will bring many, many years of pure joy to Nebbiolo lovers’ hearts, so load up with as much of this stunner as you can, while you can!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy the standards of Piedmont, and Italy generally, Scarzello is a relatively new winery, having been founded a little less than 50 years ago and producing their first vintage in 1978. For our purposes, that fact is most definitely working in our favor, because this small, expertly managed estate still flies very much under the radar of the press and the global Barolo fan club. Scarzello was blessed from the beginning with some top-notch vineyards, including a prime section of vines in the “Sarmassa” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecru,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and produced solid wines for the first two decades of production. But it was in 1998, when third-generation winemaker Federico Scarzello returned from enology school in Alba, that quality really began to soar. “Fede,” as his friends and family call him, has now been coaxing the full range of aromatic and textural complexity that his vineyards and their special terroir can achieve for over two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFede is and always has been a staunch traditionalist. He insists on long, slow macerations for Nebbiolo, and uses only very large oak barrels. For the estate’s top wine, “Vigna Merenda,” this means 30-50 days on the skins in large tanks before aging for at least 30 months in 25 hectoliter barrels, and then an additional three years plus in the bottle before release. All of this tradition unfolds in a very cold, very old cellar that is just steps away from the ancient castle of Barolo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut expert, old-school winemaking is only impressive when you start with pristine fruit and phenomenal terroir. The Sarmassa vineyard is situated just north of the village of Barolo proper, with “Cannubi San Lorenzo” on its eastern flank and the “Cerequio” vineyard on the west, marking the border with the commune of La Morra. Indeed, the Scarzello’s sub plot, named “Vigna Merenda,” is situated on a ridge line that runs continuously from Cerequio into Sarmassa, and is dominated by a subsoil of clay and limestone marl. The slope has a classic south\/southwest exposure, and the vines sit at around 250-300 meters of altitude. All of these factors contribute to the wine's ability to achieve that ultimate Barolo high mark, where power, elegance, and finesse are seamlessly woven together. “Vigna Merenda” is only produced in the best vintages, and 2016 was not only great but it is likely the most complete wine the estate has ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith an exemplary vintage like 2016, patience is needed. Ideally you rest your stash for at least five to 10 years, though it will age gracefully for many more. But, if you can’t resist opening one sooner to check it out (and we don’t blame you for that!) just make sure to give it a good, long decant. Indeed, our bottle was better on day two, and even better on day three! Serve at a cool 60 degrees in a large Burgundy or Nebbiolo stem, and prepare to watch the full spectrum of aromas unfold over many hours. The first whallops of rich, spice-laden cherries and black raspberries are followed by notes of plum skin, anisette, sweet balsamic, dried roses, cedar, mint, and then waves of earthy, mushroomy forest floor. If you’re drinking it young, a piece of fatty, grilled steak or lamb will pair nicely, but if you can wait a few more years then a traditional braise such as osso bucco or the recipe below for “Stracotto di Fassona” will make for an enchanting evening. Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41855149801526,"sku":"SOMM2401-SCZLL16VIGMRNDA-750","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016Scarzello_BaroloSarmassaVignaMerenda_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1705683852"},{"product_id":"somm2402-chg16montse-750","title":"2016 Château Haut-Goujon, Montagne Saint-Émilion","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBordeaux, as a region writ large, makes a ton of wine (some would argue too much), which is why we often taste dozens and dozens of bottles before finding one or two “winners.” That’s precisely why we were so thrilled when today’s discovery from Château Haut-Goujon hit the table. An excellent, highly rated vintage with close to a decade of bottle age? Check. A wine that is clearly in the midst of its optimal drinking window, showing a full range of aromatic complexity, and a rich, silky texture with soft tannins and integrated oak spice? Check. And an outrageously reasonable price, too? Check, check, check! It has the “must buy” Bordeaux trifecta, and on top of that it comes from a small, traditional, family owned and operated estate in one of the Right Bank’s best terroirs for old-school value, Montagne Saint-Émilion. And we do mean value!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen it comes to the glitz and glamor that Bordeaux is now famous for, the Left Bank reigns supreme, with a truly impressive line up of palatial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003echâteaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and all the pomp and circumstance one could ask for. But, when it comes to viticultural history and special terroir that goes back millenia, it is the Right Bank that takes the cake. It is here, on hills and plateaus that surround the famous villages of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, that ancient Romans first planted vines many centuries before the Dutch helped the Bordelais drain the swamps and plant on the other side of the Gironde river. To put it more simply, the Right Bank had the best terroir for making wine, and arguably still does. If stretch limos and celebrity sightings are what you want, then head for Pauillac and Margaux, but from a “best wine for your buck in the bottle” viewpoint, the villages around Saint-Émilion should be the top destination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Goujon sits almost at the border of two of the most well-known, and top-performing, “satellite” appellations: Lalande de Pomerol and Montagne Saint-Émilion. Just a couple of miles northwest of Saint-Émilion proper, these appellations have extraordinarily similar terroir, with the only main difference being that they have less limestone, which makes them ready to drink earlier. The 2016 Haut-Goujon, at eight years of age, is in a perfect, prime drinking window. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMickaël Garde is the fourth generation to lead this small estate, which his great–grandfather founded in 1912. It has been in the same family the entire time, something that is increasingly rare in Bordeaux. Farming is certified sustainable, and work in the cellar is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etrès classique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, with fermentation and aging in a combination of concrete vats and new oak barrels. Serve this throwback Merlot\/Cabernet blend in a nice Bordeaux stem at a cool 60 degrees. Though it is ready to go, a brief decant will open up the full aromatic array of ripe plums, black currants, violets, cedar, mint, leather, graphite, vanilla bean, and cigar box. It’s got tons of youthful fruit, a rich yet balanced texture, and a meaty, iodine-inflected finish. Even more complexity and tertiary flavors will emerge as it ages gracefully for the next five to 10 years. In other words, this is the complete Bordeaux package…time to stock the cellar!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926492356662,"sku":"SOMM2402-CHG16MONTSE-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016ChateauHaut-Goujon_MontagneSaint-Emilion_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1706710567"},{"product_id":"2016-ch-teau-grand-mayne-saint-emilion-grand-cru-ch-teau-classsomm2403-gmyne16stemil-750","title":"2016 Château Grand Mayne Saint Emilion Grand Cru Château Classé","description":"The 2016 Grand Mayne is hitting its stride with palate-pleasing freshness that cuts right through the black and blue fruit opulence. The finish reaffirms the pedigree with beautiful purity, polish, and tremendous length on the finish. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe property is marked by its natural amphitheater shape with the highest slopes dedicated to limestone flowing down to clay influenced soils. A Merlot-dominated blend with a quart part Cabernet Franc. The elevage is 18 months in 60% new French barrique and 40% in one year aged barrique.","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099941539894,"sku":"SOMM2403-GMYNE16STEMIL-750","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016ChateauGrandMayneSaintEmilionGrandCruChateauClasse_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1715379658"},{"product_id":"somm2405-lav16sntest-750","title":"2016 Château Lavillotte, Saint-Estèphe","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou don’t have to be British, or even a fan of Downton Abbey reruns, to appreciate the classic comforts of an excellent “claret.” There’s probably no wine region in the world that can compete with Bordeaux when it comes to offering complex, regal wines that showcase both power and finesse, and that can offer a vast selection of wines that have been aged on site and are ready to impress. How do they do it? Well for starters they make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ea lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e of wine, and of course not all of it is actually of top tier quality. But that is why we taste through dozens, sometimes hundreds of bottles until we discover a real winner like today’s pitch-perfect Saint-Estèphe from Château Lavillotte. This stunner delivers all the goods: A highly rated vintage; eight years of bottle age so it’s really hitting its stride; excellent, old-school winemaking; oh, and it is also an outrageous value. We have a limited number of cases that came directly from France, so don’t wait to stock up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike many estates that hug the Left Bank of the Gironde River in Bordeaux, Château Lavillotte can trace its history back many centuries to a time when a industrious partnership of Flemish, British, and local Bordelais drained the marshes along the river to create additional land for farming. Turns out that land, full of gravel and river sediment, was perfect for growing wine grapes, and within just a few generations the wines of Bordeaux had become famous throughout Europe. But success is hard to sustain, and Lavillotte was one of the unfortunate properties that missed out on the 1855 classification of Grand Crus. Following a scourge of phylloxera and two world wars the property was in complete disrepair when a young Jacques Pedro was able to purchase the vineyards for what we can only assume was a screaming good price. In 1962 he set about replanting all of the vines, and rejuvenated the entire estate slowly over many years. Today it is a beautiful and thriving property, sustainably farmed, and producing around 5000 cases (small, by Bordeaux standards).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSaint-Estèphe is one of the “big four” village appellations on the Left Bank, sitting just above Pauillac and Saint-Julien, with Margaux further upstream. All these communes share a similar geology of gravel and alluvial sediment, but in Saint-Estèphe there is a bit more clay and limestone in the soil as well. This gives the wines a characteristic richness and texture, and also makes them a bit more approachable in their youth when compared to their neighbors. Since this is the Left Bank we are squarely in Cabernet Sauvignon territory, and Lavillotte is planted to about 70% of this famous variety with the remaining 30% being Merlot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJacques Pedro’s son, Hervé, manages the vineyards and cellar and his philosophy is one of enlightened traditionalism. The grapes are hand harvested at peak ripeness and are fermented in temperature controlled vats with frequent pump overs to introduce oxygen. After fermentation is complete the wine is racked into traditional French barriques, about 30% new, for 15 months before being bottled without filtration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2016 was a fantastic vintage on the Left Bank, with a cool, wet spring followed by a very warm, dry summer. At eight years of age, the Château Lavillotte is hitting its peak drinking window, though it will age gracefully for at least another decade and likely much longer. If you’re serving it soon a good decant of about an hour will really awaken the full spectrum of aromatics: Blackcurrants, red plums, créme de cassis, violets, cocoa powder, cigar box, cedar, mint, and hints of game all dance around a robust, medium-full palate that is richly textured and silky, with just a touch of tannic grip on the finish. Serve at cellar temperature, around 60 degrees, in Bordeaux stems with your favorite grilled or roasted meats and vegetables. Grab some for now, grab some for the cellar, grab some before it is all gone!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42148080779318,"sku":"SOMM2405-LAV16SNTEST-750","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016ChateauLavillote_Saint-Estephe_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1711640515"},{"product_id":"somm2404-cdgp16medoc-750","title":"2016 Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux, Moulis-en-Médoc","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bottle of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Dutruch Grand Poujeaux might say “Moulis-en-Medoc” on the label, but taste it blind and even the most astute sommelier would call it a classified growth from the Left Bank’s big four.  At almost a decade of age, it’s a prototypical iron fist in a velvet glove and pulls off our favorite Bordeaux balancing act, with polished fruit and sumptuous structure married to soulful blood and iron depth. Of course, because it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e say “Moulis” on the label, it costs a mere fraction of similarly-performing bottles from more prestigious appellations. Make no mistake: With its Cabernet core grown on deep gravel soils, its deep historical importance, and its precision winemaking, a bottle of Dutruch is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrand vin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in every sense of the word. Bordeaux may just be the most combed-over wine region in the wine world, so we were stunned to find this absolute cellar gem like this hiding in plain sight. This bottle’s also got “sold out in seconds” written all over it, so act fast and go deep!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough it’s smack dab in the middle of the Left Bank, a stone’s throw from Bordeaux’s most legendary names, much of Moulis-en-Medoc makes pleasant but not profound wine. But on the Grand Poujeaux plateau, a gentle upward slope in the eastern portion of Moulis, the story is different. In this little area, the famous Garonne gravel, the same found in Margaux and Pauillac, crops up, providing the ideal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for growing next-level Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The gravel’s natural drainage and limited nutrient storage encourage vines to focus all of their energy on producing rich fruit rather than lush canopy. On top of that, Dutruch’s vineyards are planted at a mind-boggling density – 10,000 vines per hectare – meaning vines have to compete mightily for nutrients, which further enhances concentration. The Poujeaux plateau is where you’ll find Château Chasse-Spleen, far and away the most famous Moulis producer. In fact, Chasse-Spleen is immediately next door to Château Dutruch, and both estates produce wines of similar power and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BbM00dBgDnQ?rel=0\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDutruch has a long history of producing some of the best wines in Moulis. The whole appellation was left out entirely from the original 1855 Médoc classifications. But in 1932, merchants and growers attempted to rectify some of the injustices of that original list, and devised the “Cru Bourgeois” designation for châteaux who’d garnered stellar reputations. Château Dutruch was immediately added to the register, and then upgraded to “Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel” in 1966. A year later, the estate was purchased by François Cordonnier, who oversaw the expansion of the estate from eleven to 28 hectares and further refined the winemaking. Now his nephew, also François, has taken up the torch and carries on his uncle’s half-century of ambitious labor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. The fruit was harvested separately in multiple passes. It got destemmed, fermented in stainless steel and concrete, then aged in 30% new barrels. At eight years of age, this bottle is raring to go, pouring a deep violet with garnet highlights. The nose sings with lush blackberry, blackcurrant, purple plum and violet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epastille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, underlain by soul stirring cedar, pencil lead, and black pepper. Tertiary aromatics like tobacco and leather are just starting to poke through, commingling with dried tomato leaf and woodsy, herbaceous savor. The palate is dense, medium-full, the tannins just starting to soften into sultriness but also promising years of positive development in your cellar. This is Left Bank Bordeaux on a beautiful upswing. It’s something to treasure for years to come. Catching Left Bank lightning like this in a bottle is a rare opportunity indeed. Be sure to take advantage!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42221491519542,"sku":"SOMM2404-CDGP16MEDOC-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016ChateauDutruchGrandPoujeaux_Moulis-en-Medoc_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1712331399"},{"product_id":"somm2407-hase16fronsac-750","title":"2016 Château La Hase, Bordeaux - Fronsac","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSearching high and low for aged Bordeaux values has been a top priority of SommSelect since day one–you could say it’s part of our core mission. I’d like to think we’ve done a pretty good job of that over the years, but today’s discovery has to rank among the most incredible values we’ve been able to source. Elegant, deeply complex, perfectly balanced Bordeaux that is delightfully old-school in both its profile and its price (and by “old-school” pricing we’re talking something that you would see 30 years ago). And the real shocker: this isn’t a mass-produced, corporate owned label; it’s a super tiny, one hectare estate that has a single owner\/vigneron\/winemaker who works organically and biodynamically in the vines. That’s right, this is an artisanal, handmade wine from exceptional terroir, with over eight years of age, from a highly lauded vintage in Bordeaux, for less than $30. Buy this by the case, or really by the cases!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a region where wine production is generally measured in the tens of thousands of bottles, Château la Hase is a good candidate for the Webster’s definition of “quaint.” This miniscule property has exactly one hectare of 45 year old Merlot vines. It sits at the edge of the Fronsac appellation, near the Dordogne river and a few miles to the southwest of the Gironde estuary–squarely Right Bank territory, hence the Merlot. Jean-Yves Millaire is the owner-operator and, for most of the year, a one man team in both the vineyard and cellar. He considers himself a “terroir winemaker,” working naturally in the cellar and using organic and biodynamic practices in the vines in order to coax the most transparent “soil to glass” transfer possible. He has begun to use clay amphora for fermentation via native yeasts, and aging is done entirely in neutral French oak barriques. Jean-Yves named the estate “La Hase” in honor of his grandfather, who used to take him hunting for wild hare (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in French).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fronsac region is known for its steep hills and its forests, which help to make it especially picturesque but also provide ideal conditions for growing grapes. Indeed, vineyards and winemaking have existed here since Roman times–much longer than the gilded Châteaux on the other side of the river. The soil is also distinct, dominated by sandstone and limestone instead of clay and gravel, which is especially useful in the increasingly hot, dry summers. The steeper slopes and well drained subsoils lend freshness to otherwise sturdy, often slightly rustic wines. This terroir plays perfectly with Jean-Yves old-school, minimalist approach to winemaking, and it adds an extra layer of elegance, complexity, and lift to wine that, on paper, looks to be more simple–especially considering the price!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a solid eight plus years of age the 2016 la Hase is hitting its perfect drinking window right now, and is generally ready to rock right after pulling the cork, though a quick splash decant wouldn’t hurt. Served at cellar temperature in a Bordeaux stem, the wine shows a vibrant garnet with a violet core and just a hint of orange at the rim. The nose is pure, pedigreed, Right Bank brilliance with up front notes of ripe plum, cherry liqueur, and red currant followed by more savory hints of dried sage, mint, dark chocolate, spice box, and damp earth. The tannins are perfectly sweet and soft, but still present, and the surprisingly bright acidity lifts the wine into a long, mineral flecked finish. That freshness makes the “la Hase” a very versatile food wine, going great with classic bistro dishes but also any weeknight staple like pizza, tacos or burgers. And not to belabor the point, but given its outstanding value you can have this on hand year round to use on just about any occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788405215286,"sku":"SOMM2407-HASE16FRONSAC-750","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016ChateauLaHase_Fronsac_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1719328506"},{"product_id":"2016-lopez-de-heredia-rioja-crianza-cubillosomm2411-lpz16cublo-750","title":"2016 R. López de Heredia, Rioja Crianza \"Cubillo\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is that our bonus offer from the iconic Rioja estate of R. López de Heredia can be aged for three whole years in neutral American oak and then spend another three to five aging in the bottle and still be called “Crianza?” By all other measures this is a Gran Reserva, but the family chooses to continue calling it Crianza because, well, they can. And according to María José López de Heredia they would “miss it in their range,” if they chose the elevated designation. The bottom line though is that this is top tier quality Rioja for a relative song, and at eight years old and counting it is very ready to drink–so unlike the “Tondonia” from earlier you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to open this bottle, you can enjoy it now. And not just “enjoy,” but love, because I know you will love it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly every aspect of López de Heredia makes them stand out in the Rioja landscape. We love a great many producers in this region, and will continue to offer them, but Lopez’s position as the torchbearer for tradition here is undeniable. Since their founding in 1877, they’ve been continuously family-owned, which stands in sharp contrast to the other linchpin producers they rub shoulders with. Those other producers also largely rely on fruit purchased from other growers, but not so with López; their wines come entirely from estate fruit they’ve farmed themselves, as has been the case for over 100 years. And in the cellar their methods remain staunchly old school. No cultured yeasts, no stainless steel vats, and not a single stave of new oak will be found here. A walk through the cellars at Lopez is like stepping back in time: Electricity was probably the newest technology to be introduced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Cubillo” vineyard is 24 hectares of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graziano and Mazuelo planted on classic Rioja Alta terroir of limestone and clay with some alluvial deposits. As is the case with all López wines the farming is entirely organic. In the cellar the bunches are fermented with native yeasts in large oak casks before aging for a total of 36 months in neutral American oak barrels that are racked twice a year. After bottling the wine ages for another 36 months or more in bottle before being released. By comparison, Spanish DO regulations require just 12 months in barrel and six in bottle for Crianza wines–clearly the team at López has never, ever done the bare minimum though so there you have it: A wine aged for longer than many Gran Reservas, priced like a bargain regular Reserva, and labeled simply “Crianza.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Cubillo Crianza” is always an excellent value, but that proposition increases several fold in the 2016 vintage. Not as oppressively hot and dry as 2015, but with just enough stuffing and structure to balance out the gorgeously pretty fruit and the lifted, elegant spice component that is a marker of a truly great vintage. Serve at cellar temperature in a Bordeaux stem and you get waves of red fruits mingling with savory spice and herbs: Pomegranate, bitter cherry, red currant, raspberry, wild thyme, dill, blood orange zest, pink peppercorn, and well worn leather all surround a core of saline minerals and fresh acidity. This is excellent right now with just a quick decant, but don’t be afraid to lose a few bottles in the cellar because remember: This is Gran Reserva in Crianza clothes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43200461176886,"sku":"SOMM2411-LPZ16CUBLO-750","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016LopezdeHeredia_RiojaCrianzaCubillo_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1731012588"},{"product_id":"2016-andr-clouet-champagne-brut-grand-cru-dream-vintagesomm2411-clt16dream-750","title":"2016 André Clouet, Champagne Brut Grand Cru \"Dream Vintage\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Friday of Clouet event is wrapping up with a very special, and limited, treat: Almost two decades ago, Jean-François Clouet decided to start holding back his favorite vintages and then re-releasing them after long lees aging, with special labels, as the “Dream Vintages.” These textural, multi-layered wines are meant to be gastronomic, or, in other words, served with the finest meals. Unlike the rest of Jean-François’ wines which are primarily Pinot Noir (makes sense, as Bouzy is Pinot country) these special vintage releases are almost entirely built around Chardonnay. With a rich, golden hue, mouth-coating texture, and a velvety mousse, this is a delicacy you don't want to miss. But you need to act fast before they disappear!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clouet family first found the spotlight after becoming the official printers for the Royal Court at Versailles in the mid-18th century (hence the beauty of their wine labels). Their estate in Bouzy, which current owner Jean-François Clouet still calls home, dates back even further! Beneath this historic site lies their labyrinthine chalk cellar, which still contains partial false walls that hid precious bottles during the Nazi invasion in World War II. With all this historic grandeur surrounding him, Jean-François draws from tradition and time-honored techniques while respectively embracing modern technology into the mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir vineyard holdings, all Grand Cru, are spread across just eight hectares in Bouzy and its similarly Pinot Noir focused neighbor, Ambonnay. As such, the vast majority of their cuvées are either dominantly, or entirely Pinot. However, they do have small holdings of Chardonnay, planted to the most chalky heavy parcels, and usually they use this fruit to add touches of saline minerality to their wines. But in 2005 Jean-François was really impressed with the quality of the Chardonnay, and so he set most of it aside and that is what eventually became the very first release of his “Dream Vintages.” That tradition has continued, and now whenever he has exceptional Chardonnay to work with he will set that aside to produce another limited edition “Dream Vintage,” which is exactly what he did in 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith extended lees aging, and now a good chunk of time aging in the bottle as well, the 2016 “Dream Vintage” pours a beautiful, honey gold hue, with a very soft yet persistent mousse. Serve it cool, but not right out of the ice box cold, in all-purpose or Burgundy stems and prepare to sit with this wine for an evening of Champagne bliss. A bevy of aromas and flavors will unfold: green and yellow apple, hazelnut, fresh cut pineapple, lemon curd, brioche, baking spices, cocoa powder, and salty minerals. The rich, opulent texture is balanced perfectly by an elegant, bright acidity. The pairing possibilities seem almost endless, but the best bet is to think of this as a top-tier Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet, with bubbles, and go from there. The holidays are in full swing, so you’ll want some Champagne ringers on hand for when you need to really impress, and if you want to do that with spending close to four figures, then the Clouet 2016 is the perfect answer. Did I mention it is extremely limited? We have just a handful of cases, so don’t wait to pounce!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43250226397238,"sku":"SOMM2411-CLT16DREAM-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016AndreClouet_ChampagneBrutGrandCruDreamVintage_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1732054096"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-pontet-canet-12-bottle-owc","title":"2016 Château Pontet-Canet 12-Bottle Case OWC","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-3 mt-3 text-3xl font-normal first:mt-3\"\u003e2016 Château Pontet-Canet 12-Bottle Case OWC - Pauillac Masterpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Epitome of 2016 Bordeaux Excellence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the pinnacle of the extraordinary 2016 Bordeaux vintage with this 6-bottle Original Wooden Case (OWC) of Château Pontet-Canet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Wine - Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification: Fifth Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritics Scores: 98-100 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation: 12-bottle Original Wooden Case (OWC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e2016 Vintage: A Year of Unparalleled Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Bordeaux vintage is characterized by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional terroir expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, ripe fruit core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, well-integrated tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant acidity and freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower alcohol levels than recent years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpert Perspectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous (99 points)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2016 Pontet-Canet is absolutely breathtaking. Powerful, ample and racy in the glass, the 2016 is one of the most exquisitely well-balanced young Pontet-Canets I can remember tasting.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (98+ points)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Full-bodied, rich, profoundly layered and powerfully fruited, the palate is built like a brick house, with very firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and harmonious freshness, finishing with incredible length and depth.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Château Pontet-Canet reveals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet-purple color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of crème de cassis, blueberry pie, and Black Forest cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes of candied violets, hoisin, and chocolate mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied with incredible concentration and power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm, super ripe tannins balanced by harmonious freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional length and depth on the finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeticulously sourced and stored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased between June 2018 and March 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored in optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved in original, undisturbed wooden case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExclusive Bonus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach purchase includes an additional 750ml bottle of 2016 Carmes de Rieussec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect provenance, with complete traceability and optimal storage conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history, perfectly capturing the exceptional 2016 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 12-bottle OWC of 2016 Château Pontet-Canet represents a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Bordeaux history, capturing the essence of an exceptional vintage from one of Pauillac's most esteemed estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2-Day Shipping Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary 2-Day Air carrier service (for the wine) to any location in the contiguous US and Alaska\/Hawaii is included in the price of this purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscount Policy Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this product is \u003cstrong\u003enot eligible for discounts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Any orders placed with a discount code or promotional offer applied will not be processed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any questions regarding our pricing policy, please contact our support team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/chateau-pontet-canet-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-histoire-chateau.png?v=1765181435\" alt=\"Ponet Canet Grand Cru Wine\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43358314659894,"sku":"AT3G","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Cht-Pontet-Bottle-wine.png?v=1768247295"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-lascombes-12-bottle-owc","title":"2016 Château Lascombes 12-Bottle Case OWC","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-3 mt-3 text-3xl font-normal first:mt-3\"\u003eChâteau Lascombes 12-Bottle Case OWC -  Margaux Marvel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Quintessence of 2016 Bordeaux\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the exceptional Château Lascombes, a distinguished Second Growth from the legendary 2016 Bordeaux vintage, presented in its original wooden case (OWC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Wine - Château Lascombes, Margaux\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification: 2nd Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritics Score: 92 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation: Original Wood Case (OWC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e2016 Vintage: A Year of Extraordinary Consistency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Bordeaux vintage distinguished itself through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkable uniformity of quality across the region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional terroir expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding balance and complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate alcohol levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpert Perspectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"2016 was a year where terroir trumped vintage. The wines communicate their origins with unprecedented clarity and precision.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eJancis Robinson MW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An exceptional vintage marked by small, thick-skinned grapes, high tannin, vibrant acidity, and superb aromatic complexity.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Château Lascombes reveals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet-purple color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex aromatics of ripe blackberries and dark cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant, structured palate with refined tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayers of dark fruit with subtle mineral undertones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophisticated, lingering finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeticulously sourced and stored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased between June 2018 and March 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored at Dartess in Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferred to London City Bond in February 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved in original, undisturbed wooden case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExclusive Bonus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach purchase includes an additional 750ml bottle of 2016 Carmes de Rieussec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect provenance, with complete traceability and optimal storage conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history, perfectly capturing the exceptional 2016 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2-Day Shipping Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary 2-Day Air carrier service (for the wine) to any location in the contiguous US and Alaska\/Hawaii is included in the price of this purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscount Policy Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this product is \u003cstrong\u003enot eligible for discounts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Any orders placed with a discount code or promotional offer applied will not be processed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any questions regarding our pricing policy, please contact our support team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Chateau_Lascombes_wine_1ab6b915-7daa-45ef-98e5-4b80ccf31bd0.png?v=1765181481\" alt=\"Château Lascombes\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43358327144502,"sku":"AT3H","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Chateau-Lascombes-Bottles.png?v=1768247588"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-troplong-mondot-6-bottle-owc","title":"2016 Château Troplong Mondot 6-Bottle Case OWC","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-3 mt-3 text-3xl font-normal first:mt-3\"\u003e2016 Château Troplong Mondot 6-Bottle Case OWC -  Saint-Émilion Excellence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the exceptional 2016 vintage from Château Troplong Mondot, presented in a 6-bottle Original Wooden Case (OWC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/chateau_troplong_mondot.png?v=1765181391\" alt=\"Château Troplong Mondot\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Wine - Château Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification: Premier Grand Cru Classé B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritics Scores: 97-99 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e2016 Vintage Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional terroir expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, concentrated fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined tannin structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Château Troplong Mondot reveals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet-purple color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of dark plums, blackberries, and licorice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes of coffee, spice, and chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied with incredible concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy, dense tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, precise finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpert Perspectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck (97 points)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Certainly one of the most flamboyant and opulent wines in the vintage, yet it remains perfectly balanced, with masses of polished tannins, no hard edges, and a fabulous finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The lingering finish displays sweet, red, and black fruits, a salted, orange citrus tone, and a beautiful chalky character on the backend.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis case comes with a guaranteed and traceable history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased between June 2018 and March 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially stored at Dartess in Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferred to London City Bond in February 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintained in its original wooden case, undisturbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExclusive Bonus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach purchase includes an additional 750ml bottle of 2016 Carmes de Rieussec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eServing Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimal drinking window: 2027-2060\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant 2-3 hours before serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect provenance, with complete traceability and optimal storage conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history, perfectly capturing the exceptional 2016 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 6-bottle OWC of 2016 Château Troplong Mondot offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Saint-Émilion's finest expressions from an outstanding vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2-Day Shipping Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary 2-Day Air carrier service (for the wine) to any location in the contiguous US and Alaska\/Hawaii is included in the price of this purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscount Policy Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this product is \u003cstrong\u003enot eligible for 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We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any questions regarding our pricing policy, please contact our support team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/troplong-winery_1f48627e-cdca-4549-90ed-02caeb87d551.png?v=1765181482\" alt=\"Château Troplong Mondot\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43358393073718,"sku":"AT3B","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Cht-Troplong-Bottle-wine.png?v=1768239602"},{"product_id":"2016-fogliati-barolo-bussiasomm2502-fog16brbs-750","title":"2016 Poderi Fogliati, Barolo \"Bussia\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarolo is changing; new superstars are ascending, younger generations are taking over family estates, and new projects are coming online. Barolo’s deep viticultural traditions are fusing with youthful energy, and it all means the region has never been more exciting. Case in point: Fogliati’s Barolo “Bussia” 2016. It comes from 80-year-old vines in one of the region’s most legendary vineyards, made by an estate with over two centuries of grape-growing history, and shepherded into bottle using old-school, artisanal technique. But it also embodies the most exciting trends in the appellation–young, passionate, and globally-inspired talents pushing the boundaries of viticulture and winemaking, and in so doing making wines that are polished and elegant now while retaining Barolo’s famous capacity for longterm aging. This is soaring, heady, profound Barolo ready to age right alongside the famous names in your cellar. Fogliati is a name to watch in an appellation full of famous names, and their “Bussia” is the proof. Grab what you can while you can. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of the Fogliati estate begins in 1800, when a wine exporter named Spirito Zocca purchased the land and established vineyards. It’s technically located in Castiglione Falletto, but the vine holdings stretch over into Monforte d’Alba as well. In 1950, the estate in its current form was purchased by Guido Fogliati. He made wine, but when he passed away, the winemaking stopped and the estate was held in a kind of stasis; the fruit grown there was sold off to large producers. Now, his grandchildren have stepped into the breach and restarted the Fogliati label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuido’s grandson and granddaughter immediately enlisted Gian Luca Colombo to oversee the Fogliati resurrection. Colombo is one of the young names to know in Barolo right now, a winner of Italy’s top prize for best young winemaker. He consults for some of the best-known wineries in the region, and has launched his own label to widespread acclaim. At Fogliati, he guides every farming and winemaking decision. The vines are farmed organically, and winemaking is guided by tradition–aging only takes place in large, old oak, and macerations can last over a month–but also pursued with a decidedly modern diligence and precision. His wines combine Barolo’s famous structure and ageability with a clarity of fruit you don’t often see here, especially in young wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday’s wine comes entirely from eighty-year-old vines in Bussia, Monforte d’Alba’s most hallowed cru. Bussia is legendary, a site of sandy marls and clays that produces some of the longest-lived wines in all of Barolo. It was the very first site to be recognized as a cru, and Fogliati’s neighbors are a who’s who of the appellation’s top names, such as Colla, Fennocchio, and Conterno. The 2016 Fogliati Barolo “Bussia” was hand-picked, then spontaneously fermented for 45 days. It aged for 18 months in large oak botti. As soon as it enters your glass, you know you’re in soulstirring, classic Barolo territory: rose petals, lavender, crunchy red cherries and raspberries, red plum flesh, licorice, balsam wood, clove, and a hint of tarry, leathery savor. The palate is dense and medium-full, tannins very much to the fore but also very elegant. There’s an incredible purity to the red fruit here, an immediate accessibility Barolo isn’t always thought to have. It’s stunning right now, though still very clearly quite early in its life. This is a wine to now (with a good decant), but also to stash away and open for special occasions for decades to come. 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With proprietor Michel Chauvet at the helm, Lancelot-Royer has dedicated itself to the manual labor of wine: from harvest to riddling to disgorgement to bottling, Chauvet literally has his hands on everything. His flagship “Cuvée des Chevaliers,” is in regular rotation in our offers, but it’s been many years since we got our hands on the rare vintage bottling. Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côtes des Blancs village of Cramant, this soaring 2016 challenges one’s perceptions as to what a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblanc de blancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wine is capable of; if you’re thinking “light and lemony,” think again—this is a powerful, laser-focused expression of Chardonnay, and soil, that happens to be sparkling. Just, wow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot only is this wine 100% Chardonnay but its home village, Cramant, is nearly 100% planted to the variety. This is the heart of the Côte des Blancs sub-zone of Champagne, and one of its Grand Cru-designated vineyard areas. Lancelot-Royer farms 12 hectares of vineyards here, all of it Chardonnay and 100% Grand Cru, with an average vine age of 30-40 years. The property, one of Cramant’s smallest, was founded in 1960 by Pierre Lancelot, who turned over management to his daughter, Sylvie, and her husband Michel Chauvet, in 1996. Working in their rustic, hand-excavated caves, their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly allowance to modernity are his stainless steel fermentation vessels, which line the damp, chisel-marked walls. The hand-harvested fruit is pressed by hand in an upright, wooden press, then fermented using only indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of Pierre Lancelot’s cuvées are aged longer on the lees than what is typical for their categories, and this is 100% the case for his tiny production, top-of-the-line “Millésime.” For the powerhouse 2016 vintage the wine was bottled in the early winter of 2017 and was disgorged in May of 2023; that’s a whopping six years plus a few months of lees aging, which adds incredible depth, complexity and an elegance of texture that is off the charts. Oh, and the perlage (that’s the thin bead of bubbles) is super tiny and super persistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, the 2016 Millésime is a bright yellow-gold extending to the rim, with heady aromas of green apple, pear, peach, citrus pith, cream, brioche dough, dried white flowers, and a pile of crushed stones. It has the creaminess you’d expect from such long lees aging, but also a very full-fruited personality and a strong, balancing saline mineral component. It’s one of the more mouth-filling blanc de blancs Champagnes I’ve had in some time, with a beautifully refreshing blast of ripe green apple fruit on the palate. It has plenty of backbone and heft for extended aging, but at this price I’ll be popping a few soon; serve this in large Burgundy stems at 50-55 degrees and pair it with a rich grilled oyster preparation as in the attached recipe. It will be so, so good. I can’t wait to try it myself. A toast to great vintage grower Champagne!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43526665044022,"sku":"SOMM2503-LRYR16BDBGC-750","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016Lancelot-Royer_ChampagneGrandCruBrutBlancdeBlancsMillesime_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1741706392"},{"product_id":"2016-tenuta-fessina-il-muscmeci-etna-rosso-reserva-sicilysomm2504-fss16mscm-750","title":"2016 Tenuta Fessina il Musmeci Etna Rosso Riserva Sicily","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvia Maestrelli, the late founder of Tenuta Fessina, once said, “I look up to Mount Etna like a daughter would look up to a mother.” Ms. Maestrelli passed away in 2022, a pioneer of Etna winegrowing and the first female winery owner on the mountain that the locals refer to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“idda,” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor “she.” Not \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Etna is the subject, not the object, in this corner of Sicilia. She calls the shots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaestrelli’s 17th century property in Rovittello, framed by two lava flows that spared the property in 1809 and 1911, is home to her 70-110 year old vines deeply rooted in the black volcanic soil. She named this Nerello Mascalese vineyard Musmeci, for the original owners of the land. The Benantis are neighbors here in the Dafara Galluzzo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as is Torre Mora and the famous consulting enologist Paolo Caciorgna. This heart of Etna’s northeast slopes is home to some of the greatest terroirs in Sicily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who loves great Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo will love this ancient-vine Nerello Mascalese, filled with vibrant strawberry and marasca cherry fruit, penetrating minerality, and concentration that can only come from 84-year old vines in a warm harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Organic; this wine is a 100% natural product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkably pretty and finessed, sweet spices, rose petals and nuances of dried strawberry. Silky and round with depth and pronounced vivid acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe in Burgundy bowls or Nebbiolo stems, at 58°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or through 2030.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with swordfish with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmoriglio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshashlik \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elamb loin chops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43684166467638,"sku":"SOMM2504-FSS16MSCM-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016TenutaFessinailMuscmeciEtnaRossoReservaSicily_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1745509592"},{"product_id":"2016-ch-teau-de-cerons-graves-rougesomm2507-crn16graves-750","title":"2016 Château de Cerons, Graves Rouge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’d be forgiven for having never heard of Cerons. If it weren’t for our sommelier exams, we probably wouldn’t know about it either. But this tiny village is right next door to Sauternes and is best known for producing similarly-styled sweet wines. Perhaps it’s been overshadowed simply because of its miniscule size, but Cerons has never quite caught on like Sauternes or even Barsac. That has the pleasant upside of forcing châteaux here to diversify their portfolio and produce red wines alongside their sweet wines. The downside is that because of arcane appellation law, red wines from Cerons have to be labeled as Graves Rouge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Cerons is far and away the most important producer in the village, their 27 hectares of vines accounting for a quarter of the region’s vineyard area. It changed hands a few times through the Revolution and ensuing upheaval and was purchased by the Perromat family in 1958. Xavier Perromat, who took over in 2012, has overseen massive changes to the estate, converting farming to organics and biodynamics, and building a new cellar that relies entirely on gravity to move wine. The wines were somewhat anonymous before Xavier took over, but under his eye they’ve become refined and filigreed to a degree not often seen outside of the more famous Left Bank appellations. And, as evidenced by today’s 2016 offering, they age astoundingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Cerons’ 2016 Graves Rouge is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, grown in the same gravel-based soils that underlie the finest – and most expensive – Left Bank Bordeaux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween manual harvesting, gentle destemming, and processing without the use of pumps, every step in the Château de Cerons winery is taken to emphasize purity and aromatic grace. The 2016 was aged in 40% new barrel, which set it up beautifully for the near-decade of age it’s seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose here is incredible, textbook middle-aged Bordeaux. Cedar, tobacco, and fallen leaves mingle with pencil lead, black pepper, crushed red raspberry, plum skin, clove, and menthol. Dried floral tones enter the frame with more air, and the fruit gains more depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it’s incredibly silky, the tannin now forming just a fine-grained coating of structure. The dried fruit tones re-emerge here, with blackcurrant and woodsy spice. It’s still fresh and lively, indicating there might even be a few more years of aging to go on it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Enjoy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you like, feel free to decant to get the wine off the sediment and allow it to open up a bit with air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe just cool, around 65 degrees; we want it just below room temperature to fully appreciate the nuance and complexity on display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can’t get any more classic, or more perfect than a steak with Bordelaise to accompany Château de Cerons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43811760373814,"sku":"SOMM2507-CRN16GRAVES-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016ChateaudeCerons_GravesRouge_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1750954015"},{"product_id":"2016-ch-teau-dissan-margaux-third-growthsomm2507-disn16mgx-750","title":"2016 Château d'Issan, Margaux Third Growth Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Growth Bordeaux is where savvy wine lovers strike gold—the perfect balance of pedigree and price. Château d'Issan in Margaux is one of those standout estates that consistently overdelivers, going toe-to-toe with its more famous neighbors like First Growth Château Margaux and Third Growth Château Palmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow with nearly a decade of beauty sleep, the 2016 Château d’Issan is stepping into the spotlight with irresistible elegance, depth, and refinement—at a fraction of the price of Margaux and Palmer. Originally overshadowed by the showier 2015 vintage, the 2016 vintage should not be missed. Vinous Media, Wine Advocate, and Decanter praised its exceptional balance, freshness, and precision, making it a hidden gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere’s the twist: despite boasting tannin levels on par with the legendary 2010s, the wine’s energetic and high-acid profile slices right through the tannins, keeping things vibrant and silky. And thanks to some well-earned bottle age, those bold tannins have softened into a seamless package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo words: Bring It. The 2016 d'Issan opens with captivating floral aromatics, leading into a plush mid-palate packed with black and blue fruit, accented by graphite and cigar box spice. The finish? Long, savory, and utterly polished after airing in a decanter for an hour plus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a secondary-market acquisition—it's a direct purchase from the Domaine, with ultimate provenance and A+ bottle condition. Cheers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d’Issan is one of the oldest estates on the Left Bank, with roots dating back to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1152\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when its wine was famously served at the royal wedding of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II of England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Talk about pedigree—this château is a living chronicle of Bordeaux’s grandeur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts transformation into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoated castle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives it the fairy-tale charm it retains to this day. Officially recognized as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1855 Bordeaux Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, d’Issan’s legacy is firmly cemented among Bordeaux’s elite. Today, the château continues to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einnovate with intention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafting wines that seamlessly blend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etradition and modern finesse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Tight and closed but clearly going to power out of the gate in five or six years. Shows depth and persistency, with precision and balance to the fruit flavours, feels like every base is covered, laced through with liquorice, cinnamon and black chocolate, and although there is power it has a light touch. A delicious wine, long life ahead, note it down for the future.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43811801792566,"sku":"SOMM2507-DISN16MGX-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016Chateaud_Issan_MargauxThirdGrowth_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1751299706"},{"product_id":"2016-ch-teau-de-nalys-ch-teauneuf-du-pape-grand-vinsomm2507-nly16cdp-750","title":"2016 Château de Nalys, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"@container isolate\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-base px-md pb-md @3xl:px-lg @3xl:pb-lg pt-md @3xl:pt-lg erp-sidecar:pt-0 erp-mobile-sidecar:pt-lg erp-mobile-sidecar:pb-[100px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-col pointer-events-auto max-w-threadContentWidth gap-md md:gap-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-md @3xl:gap-lg w-full pt-md @3xl:pt-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"focus:outline-none\" id=\"radix-_r_j_-content-default\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-_r_j_-trigger-default\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" data-state=\"active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col @3xl:gap-y-lg gap-y-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-y-sm flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\" id=\"markdown-content-13\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChâteau de Nalys is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s oldest names, with roots that reach back to the 16th century and a formal estate lineage dating to 1633, when Jacques Nalis was entrusted with the property by the Archbishopric of Avignon. Through revolution, changes of ownership, and a long quiet stretch, the domaine remained tied to some of the appellation’s most hallowed ground, including La Crau, before being it was revived and came roaring back by the Guigal family in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 2016 Grand Vin comes from an estate with 50-60 year-old vines, multiple classic Châteauneuf terroirs, and a traditional blend led by Grenache and shaped by Syrah (with  some Mourvèdre, Counoise, and Vaccarèse.) From a classic 2016 vintage and 6 years of bottle age, this wine is a masterpiece: ripe, layered, and polished, velvety, spicy and silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points, Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Destined to become Nalys’s new flagship (unless the white version steals the show), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Grand Vin is a blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise and 1% Vaccarèse. It’s full-bodied and velvety, offering hints of vanilla and sandalwood, but there also are layers of dark cherry fruit. Subtle notes of cinnamon, clove and allspice add interest to the long, silky finish. It’s an auspicious debut for the Guigal team.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-youll-love-it\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eReal Châteauneuf depth: dark fruit, spice, and a mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePlush but not heavy, perfectly bottle aged ready now and room to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHistoric estate, hallowed ground and a Guigal Family revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-to-serve-it\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant for 30 minutes and serve in Burgundy stems at cellar temperature, around 60–65 F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePair it with roast lamb, short ribs, duck, or anything with herbs and savory richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bottom-safeAreaInsetBottom z-10 pointer-events-none p-md inset-x-0 w-full md:w-auto absolute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-col pointer-events-auto max-w-threadContentWidth gap-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"footer-portal-default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Château de Nalys, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Chateau_de_Nalys_Chateauneuf-du-Pape_southern_rhone_abbb62e7-0d6a-43e8-8c1d-66155362f30d.jpg?v=1777657754\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43846129975350,"sku":"SOMM2507-NLY16CDP-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016ChateaudeNalys_Chateauneuf-du-PapeGrandVin_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1751921834"},{"product_id":"2016-bodrog-borm-hely-tokaji-asz-6-puttonyos-500mlsomm2508-bdr16tkj-750","title":"2016 Bodrog Borműhely, Tokaji Aszú, 6 Puttonyos 500ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve never tasted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokaji Aszú\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you’re in for one of the most singular experiences in wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Bodrog Borműhely “6 Puttonyos” rivals even top-tier Sauternes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering a confounding level of luxury and finesse. Crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHungary’s historic Tokaj region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this bottling follows centuries-old tradition: hand-harvested botrytized Furmint and Hárslevelű berries are macerated into a dry base wine, then aged 24 months in neutral Hungarian oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokaji Aszú was once prescribed as medicine, favored by Popes, Tsars, and thinkers like Voltaire and Goethe. Though still underappreciated in the U.S., Tokaj is undergoing a renaissance, led by producers like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJános Hajduz and Krisztián Farkas of Bodrog Borműhely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Only 24 bottles of this vintage made it stateside—so if you can grab one or two, don’t relegate it to dessert. It’s just as brilliant as an aperitif or with savory dishes like blue cheese or foie gras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is liquid history, bottled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne bottle won’t be enough—you’ll want a second or third to cellar for the next three to four decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e179 g\/L of residual sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this wine is undeniably sweet—but its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripping acidity (10.96 g\/L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow alcohol (9.5%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create perfect balance. For comparison, the famed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 Château d’Yquem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clocks in at 135 g\/L sugar, 5.0 g\/L acidity, and 14.2% alcohol. Bodrog’s version is far less unctuous, far more nimble, and a superior food-pairing wine thanks to its mouthwatering freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equince, mango, fig, citrus blossom, and baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a palate bursting with tropical fruit, crushed minerals, and a savory finish that lingers for over a minute. The electric acidity disguises the sugar so well, it’s almost surreal. Serve chilled (50–55°F) in small pours and enjoy over several days as it evolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44028528656438,"sku":"SOMM2508-BDR16TKJ-750","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016BodrogBormuhely_TokajiAszu.png?v=1765395772"},{"product_id":"2016-champagne-bollinger-b16somm2509-boll16b16-750","title":"2016 Champagne Bollinger, \"B16\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Champagne, where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrandes marques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often chase volume and consistency, Bollinger remains the magnificent, recalcitrant loner. This is a house that hand-riddles EVERY vintage bottle, ferments in ancient oak barrels maintained by their last remaining cooper, and stores reserve wines in magnums that must be opened by hand—a month-long process that surely infuriates their bankers. Tasting the wines makes it clear though: some things can't be rushed or mechanized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 \"B16\" takes a completely different approach. Where TX20 showcases one village's character, B16 explores the late-ripening terroirs across the Montagne de Reims, blending 73% Pinot Noir with 27% Chardonnay for elegance. The 2016 vintage was a rollercoaster—cold, wet spring with damaging frosts, followed by a miracle August that delivered perfect ripening conditions. After seven years on the lees (under cork, hand-riddled like all Bollinger vintages), it emerged as a study in finesse: hawthorn, acacia honey, bergamot, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esweet almonds.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44029239984182,"sku":"SOMM2509-BOLL16B16-750","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016_Champagne_Bollinger_B16_PO.png?v=1758060134"},{"product_id":"2016-salvatore-molettieri-vigna-cinque-querce-riservasomm2510-mlt16trsicq-750","title":"2016 Salvatore Molettieri, Taurasi \"Vigna Cinque Querce\" Riserva","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the heavyweights of Tuscany and Piedmont continue to dominate the spotlight, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evolcanic hills of Taurasi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e quietly produce wines with the pedigree to rival Italy’s finest. This jewel of a DOCG is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eepicenter of Aglianico, Southern Italy’s most iconic, cellar-worthy native varietal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe newly released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 Salvatore Molettieri “Vigna Cinque Querce” Riserva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a thunderous reminder of that truth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous Media awarded it a 96+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, calling it “darkly alluring… poised for greatness… simply stunning.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe featured the 2015 with great fanfare, and the 2016 takes it even further: cooler-toned, more refined, and built to cellar for decades. We tasted it once at the importer’s West Coast trade event and immediately secured the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinal six six-packs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available in the country. This is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot just the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarolo of the South\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—it’s Southern Italy’s soul in a bottle: power, grit, and terroir-driven magnificence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor decades, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaurasi DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was defined by a single dominant name—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMastroberardino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pioneering estate that put the region on the map. But in the years since, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalvatore Molettieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas emerged as one of Taurasi’s most acclaimed producers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearning widespread recognition not through marketing, but through meticulous work in the vineyard. His estate, founded in 1988, now spans 13 hectares in the village of Montemarano, including the high-elevation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Cinque Querce”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vineyard, where vines reach up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These old vines, rooted in limestone and clay soils at 550 meters, allow for a slow, late harvest—often stretching into November—and produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAglianico of remarkable depth, structure, and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edarkly alluring and youthfully coiled,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e opening with aromas of sweet tobacco, cedar, espresso, and dried black cherry. Silken yet structured, it glides across the palate with vibrant acidity and a tactile mineral crunch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill tightly wound, its power and poise promise a long, graceful evolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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We tasted it again recently, and the polish is still there—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack and blue fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ementhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a savory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eumami core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Not all mountain Cabs hold up after 5 to 7+ years. This one? It’s just hitting its stride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or cellar for another 5+ years. Whether Napa Cab is your go-to or not, this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfect gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edinner party showstopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare cellar addition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheers and taste well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94+ Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain) is suave, silky and super-polished. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, pomegranate and wild flowers give the 2016 a distinctly exotic quality that is hugely appealing. Medium in body and decidedly gracious, the 2016 speaks to finesse above all else. 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While the big houses have turned Le Mesnil into a global brand, the Charlemagnes have remained fiercely independent, bottling their own estate-grown fruit for five generations. Current proprietor Philippe Charlemagne is the steward of this legacy, farming 15 hectares of pristine, chalk-laden vineyards. His philosophy is simple: let the terroir speak. This means meticulous vineyard work, minimal intervention in the cellar, and a deep respect for the family traditions that have made them one of the most respected grower-producers in the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe \"Les Coulmets\" vineyard is the family's secret weapon. A single parcel of old vines located on a gentle slope just south of the village, it sits directly next to the world-famous \"Les Chetillons\" vineyard. Les Coulmets shares the same intensely pure chalk soils and delivers a Champagne with the same power, elegance, and mineral-driven intensity as its more famous neighbor, but without the astronomical price tag. This is the essence of insider Champagne: a wine from a Grand Cru site that the big houses would love to own, but that has remained in the same family's hands for over a century. Philippe bottles it as a single-vineyard expression, a rare practice that showcases the unique voice of this exceptional site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFor the 2016 \"Les Coulmets,\" Philippe's winemaking was precise and transparent. After a hand-harvest, the grapes were fermented in stainless steel to preserve the pristine fruit and intense minerality. The wine then spent more than six years aging on its lees in the family's deep, cold chalk cellars, developing layers of complexity and a fine, creamy texture. To honor the purity of the fruit and the 2016 vintage—a year known for its balance and freshness—he finished it as an Extra Brut, with a minimal dosage of just 5 grams per liter. The result is a profound, multi-layered Champagne that captures the soul of Le Mesnil: crushed chalk, oyster shell, and candied citrus, all wrapped in a vibrant, energetic frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-[1em] mb-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"font-[600] py-[3px] text-[1.25em]\" data-anchor=\"whyyou'llloveit\" data-slug=\"whyyou'llloveit4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"select-none flex flex-row justify-center items-center h-[30px] w-[24px] me-[2px] whitespace-nowrap flex-shrink-0 li-decorator\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-sans font-normal text-[24px]\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eInsider's Terroir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eYou're getting Grand Cru Champagne from a single vineyard that sits next to one of Le Mesnil's most famous sites, but at a fraction of the price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"select-none flex flex-row justify-center items-center h-[30px] w-[24px] me-[2px] whitespace-nowrap flex-shrink-0 li-decorator\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-sans font-normal text-[24px]\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eGenerational Expertise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThis is the work of a fifth-generation winemaker who has dedicated his life to perfecting Chardonnay from his family's historic vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"select-none flex flex-row justify-center items-center h-[30px] w-[24px] me-[2px] whitespace-nowrap flex-shrink-0 li-decorator\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-sans font-normal text-[24px]\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003ePurity and Complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe Extra Brut style and long lees aging deliver a Champagne that is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebreathtakingly pure with intense minerality and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-[1em] mb-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"font-[600] py-[3px] 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastell’in Villa is one of Tuscany’s most resolutely traditional estates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where proprietor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrincess Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e releases her wines only when she believes they are ready, not when the market expects them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNowhere is this philosophy more vividly expressed than in “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Croce”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an equal‑parts Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat, for most producers, would qualify as a library release, yet here emerges as the current offering after nearly eight years of slow evolution in French Allier barriques and large Slavonian casks. This is not the monolithic, polished style of Super Tuscan you find in Maremma or Bolgheri, but rather the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoulful, unmistakably traditional expression of Castelnuovo Berardenga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the same village that is home to monumental estates like Fèlsina, San Felice, and Castello di Bossi. While these houses craft extraordinary Sangiovese, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastell’in Villa stands apart as the most steadfastly traditional and age‑worthy of them all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine itself is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exceedingly rare, produced only in vintages deemed exceptional, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst made in 1982 and bottled barely eighteen times in more than forty years, giving it a cult aura that few Tuscan IGTs can match. Its Cabernet Sauvignon component carries a remarkable pedigree: the vines were\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e planted in the 1960s, long before the Super Tuscan boom, and originate from the same historic massale selection that informed Sassicaia’s earliest plantings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e part of a tiny pre‑clonal propagation network shared by only a handful of estates. As a result, the wine behaves less like modern Tuscan Cabernet and more like a meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold‑school Bordeaux and traditional Sangiovese—structured, savory, and built for decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Galloni captured its significance with a stunning 97‑point review, underscoring just how profound this wine is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For those who prize authenticity, Castell’in Villa represents a reference‑point estate in Chianti Classico, crafting wines that remain woodsy, earthy, tangy, and vividly expressive of place at a time when many producers have shifted toward softer, sweeter, more international styles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate itself is a medieval hamlet outside Castelnuovo Berardenga, complete with a 13th‑century stone tower, chapel, and ancient farm buildings; since its purchase in 1968, it has grown from a single hectare of vines to a 300‑hectare property with 54 hectares under vine and 32 of olive groves. Known for releasing impeccably preserved back‑vintage wines from their cellars—bottles from the 1970s that can rival great red Burgundy—the Principessa continues to hold even her “current” Chianti Classico releases far longer than her peers, ensuring that every wine, from the humble annata to the majestic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantacroce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is structured for long life and unmistakably Castell’in Villa in character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Media\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2016 Santa Croce is the estate’s blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that spent close to eight years in cask during a time when proprietor Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa was ill and some lots sat undisturbed in cellar for extended periods. Dark red fruit, rose petal, spice and menthol build in the glass. Most suprisingly, the 2016 is shockingly fresh for a wine of its age . This is a great, great wine. It’s not Sangiovese, it’s not Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s not a blend. 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A powerful, structured vintage Champagne built for both immediate impact and long aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelosse may have redefined what grower Champagne could be, but their bottles have become nearly impossible to find stateside. Egly‑Ouriet—cut from the same revolutionary cloth—remains one of the last truly attainable icons of the movement: fiercely allocated, profoundly terroir‑driven, and still within reach for those who move quickly. Francis Egly, a meticulous perfectionist and one of the true pioneers of the grower‑Champagne movement, has spent decades crafting wines that stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the region’s greatest. This holiday season, we’re offering a five‑bottle collection that captures the full breadth of his mastery, from Grand Cru Champagne to one of the rarest still wines in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exclusive lineup includes the 2016 Grand Cru Brut Millésime, the legendary old‑vine Crayères, and the nearly unobtainable still Ambonnay Pinot Noir—an old‑vine, amphitheater‑grown cuvée whose silky, weighty texture evokes top Chambolle‑Musigny and rivals great Grand Cru Burgundy. These headline bottlings are joined by two additional estate rarities that showcase the depth, precision, and vinous power that have made Egly‑Ouriet a benchmark for collectors worldwide. 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No theatrics, no excess—just pure chalk, old Grand Cru Chardonnay vines, and a track record of producing some of the most electric Blanc de Blancs on earth. Tucked among the household names of the Côte des Blancs is \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eDomaine Michel Turgy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family that has been farming these soils since \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e1881\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a grower that serious Champagne drinkers have been tracking for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eJean-Michel Turgy’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e2016 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Millésime\u003c\/strong\u003e is Mesnil in high definition. This is not a “house style” Champagne—it’s a wine of place . Old vines (30–60 years) rooted in pure chalk, hand-harvested, pressed in an ancient upright wooden press, fermented on native yeasts, and then aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"809\"\u003efive full years on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. No dosage. No cosmetic sugar. Nothing to blur the picture. What you taste is chalk, light, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eThe 2016 vintage brings an extra layer of precision and depth. Aromatically, it’s all white flowers and citrus oils—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003egardenia, lemon zest, faint toast\u003c\/strong\u003e—then the palate tightens into classic Mesnil tension: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eyellow stone fruit, sea salt, white pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a long, saline finish that snaps into focus rather than fades. It’s refined, yes—but also quietly powerful, with that slow-building resonance that only top Grand Cru Chardonnay delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eWhat sets Turgy apart is restraint. Where larger houses often smooth out Mesnil’s edges, Turgy lets the terroir speak plainly. The result is Champagne that feels alive—mineral-driven, sensual without excess, and deeply satisfying at the table. 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It's 80% Grenache with 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, farmed biodynamically since 2011, certified organic since 2014.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParker saw Vedeau’s talent from the beginning, calling Vedeau one of the “young, energetic Turks of Châteauneuf-du-Pape” who “emerged from the woodwork to produce stunning wines.” That was almost 20 years ago. Today, with properties including Clos Bellane and Val des Rois under his belt, Vedeau isn't emerging anymore. 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That’s what made this wine so irresistible to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect Maturity at 10 Years:This 2016 is drinking gorgeously right now—still fresh and vibrant but with that magical secondary complexity starting to emerge, like anise, dried herbs, forest floor, and that intoxicating, complex garrigue note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiodynamic Soul: There’s life in this wine, and a sense of purity, that careful biodynamic farming had a hand in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredible price: Find another library vintage, biodynamic CDP from a Parker-anointed star for under $50. 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The estate itself reaches back even further, to the 1500s, when it was home to the Saint Martial Chapel and a natural spring believed to cure illness. Pilgrims once traveled from far afield simply to drink its water, drawn by the land’s reputation for restoration long before wine markets or classifications existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eThat same spring still flows today, and the estate retains the same sense of restraint that has always defined it. Old Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines—now more than 50 years of age—are organically farmed on classic Saint-Émilion limestone and gravel. Production is intentionally minuscule, handled with minimal intervention from vineyard to cellar. Bottles are quietly held back in the château’s centuries-old cellar and released sparingly, largely within France. 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