{"title":"Blue-Chip Burgundy Wines","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the extraordinary world of collectible Burgundy with SommSelect's Blue-Chip Burgundy Wines collection. From the legendary Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte de Nuits to the celebrated Premier Crus of the Côte de Beaune, these rare wines represent the pinnacle of Burgundian terroir, craftsmanship, and winemaking tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bouchard-pere-amp-fils-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-les-cailles","title":"2018 Bouchard Père et Fils, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Les Cailles”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1731, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/b\u003e stands as one of Burgundy's most legendary houses, shaping the region's historic winemaking identity through centuries of meticulous vineyard stewardship. In the Côte de Nuits, their holdings in \"Les Cailles\"—a famed, stony Premier Cru site situated on the prime mid-slope of southern Nuits-Saint-Georges—yield a wine of aristocratic depth and power that routinely rivals the neighboring Grand Crus of Vosne-Romanée. Six years of undisturbed, temperature-controlled cellaring have allowed this 2018 vintage to begin unwinding its youthful muscle. In the glass, it pours a deep ruby, unleashing a seductive bouquet of black cherry preserve, dark plum, smoked meats, and crushed clove. The palate is rich, velvety, and seamlessly structured, weaving a core of iron-like minerality through fine, polished tannins that carry into a long, mouth-watering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCrown Jewel Terroir:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Les Cailles\" is widely regarded by collectors and critics alike as the absolute qualitative peak of Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImpeccable Storage \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Kept in ideal conditions since release, this bottle has crossed the threshold into its prime drinking window, where vibrant primary fruit seamlessly meets early tertiary earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric Producer Mastery:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted by a foundational Burgundy estate whose centuries of expertise shine through in this wine's elegance, depth, and cellar potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve slightly cool at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e58°F–62°F (14°C–16°C)\u003c\/b\u003e in wide-bowled Burgundy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Give it a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e45-to-60-minute decant\u003c\/b\u003e to let its dark fruit and savory spice aromatics fully blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sensational alongside roasted duck breast, prime ribeye, wild mushroom ragù, or slow-braised short ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/bouchard-pere-et-fils\" title=\"Bouchard Pere et Fils - Burgundy Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Bouchard Père et Fils Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Bouchard_Pere_Fils_cellar.jpg?v=1791789609\" alt=\"Bouchard Père et Fils\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47626212868150,"sku":"SOMM2609-BPF18CAIL-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018BouchardPereetFils_Nuits-Saint-Georges1erCru_LesCailles.png?v=1788974375"},{"product_id":"2014-domaine-leroy-nuits-saint-georges-premier-cru-les-boudots","title":"2014 Domaine Leroy, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Boudots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are few Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy with a more extraordinary address than Les Boudots. Situated at the northern edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, directly adjoining Vosne-Romanée's legendary Grand Cru La Tâche, this exceptional site occupies the boundary between two of the Côte de Nuits' most celebrated terroirs. Les Boudots combines the structure and depth associated with Nuits-Saint-Georges with the perfume, finesse, and exotic complexity of neighboring Vosne-Romanée. Domaine Leroy's 2014 bottling takes that distinction to another level. With a documented production of just 4,472 bottles, it delivers remarkable concentration without sacrificing the precision, aromatic lift, and delicacy that define the greatest expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehind the wine stands \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/blogs\/tasting-notes\/the-queen-of-burgundy\" title=\"The Queen of Burgundy: Lalou Bize-Leroy \"\u003eLalou Bize-Leroy\u003c\/a\u003e, the legendary Queen of Burgundy. Born into one of the region's great wine families, she became co-manager of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti alongside Aubert de Villaine in 1974, helping oversee one of the world's most celebrated estates. Their partnership ended in a dramatic split in 1992, but Lalou had already begun building Domaine Leroy through the acquisition of the Charles Noëllat and Philippe Rémy estates in 1988 and 1989. What followed fundamentally changed Burgundy. She embraced biodynamic farming when many considered it eccentric, pursued extraordinarily low yields, and developed an almost obsessive relationship with individual vines. Domaine Leroy ultimately became one of the few names capable of rivaling DRC in both prestige and collector demand. Lalou did not simply establish another great Burgundy estate. She challenged the assumption that the region's hierarchy was beyond reconsideration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2014 Les Boudots is a remarkable expression of a vintage celebrated for its freshness, precision, and classical Pinot Noir character. Fermented with whole clusters and matured entirely in new oak, the wine nevertheless retains extraordinary clarity and finesse. Layers of red and dark cherry, rose petal, exotic spice, forest floor, and crushed stone unfold around finely structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a persistent saline finish. It has earned recognition for its aromatic intensity, mineral definition, and considerable aging potential. More than a decade after harvest, this remains a wine whose greatest complexities may still lie ahead. For serious collectors, Domaine Leroy's Les Boudots represents something exceedingly difficult to replicate: one of Burgundy's most compelling Premier Cru vineyards, interpreted by a woman whose vision permanently changed the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Lalou_Bize-Leroy.jpg?v=1784715581\" alt=\"Domaine Leroy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760453500982,"sku":"AT-DL14NSG-750","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/domaine-leroy-nuits-st.-georges-pinot-noir.jpg?v=1791620177"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-coquard-loison-fleurot-echezeaux-grand-cru","title":"2021 Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot Échezeaux Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew Burgundy estates have experienced a more remarkable rise in reputation than Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot. Based in Flagey-Échezeaux, this historic family domaine possesses an enviable collection of Grand Cru vineyards, including Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, Charmes-Chambertin, Grands Échezeaux, and Échezeaux. Under the direction of winemaker Thomas Colladot, the estate has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the Côte de Nuits' most compelling names. Once known primarily within Burgundy, its wines now command the attention of international collectors, drawn by their combination of concentration, precision, and unmistakable expression of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉchezeaux occupies one of the most prestigious stretches of the Côte de Nuits, adjoining the vineyards of Vosne-Romanée and neighboring the imposing Clos de Vougeot. Its complex mosaic of limestone and clay soils produces Pinot Noir celebrated for its aromatic complexity, exotic spice, and remarkable finesse. The 2021 vintage presented Burgundy with considerable challenges, including devastating spring frost and a cool, demanding growing season. Yet these conditions also favored a more classical expression of Pinot Noir, emphasizing freshness, transparency, and delicate structure over sheer richness. At Coquard-Loison-Fleurot, the result is an Échezeaux of exceptional definition and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 reveals layers of black cherry, crushed strawberry, violet, exotic spice, sandalwood, and mineral complexity. Its medium-bodied palate combines finely textured tannins with vibrant acidity, impressive concentration, and a long, beautifully delineated finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJasper Morris awarded the wine 94–97 points, while Neal Martin rated it 92–94 and Allen Meadows 91–94.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The critical acclaim reflects a Grand Cru of considerable promise, combining the natural depth of Échezeaux with the freshness and precision that distinguish the finest 2021 Burgundies. For collectors following the rise of Burgundy's next generation of elite domaines, this is a compelling expression of both a celebrated vineyard and a producer whose reputation continues to grow.\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\/Domaine_Coquard-Loison-Fleurot_1.jpg?v=1791866659\" alt=\"2021 Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot Échezeaux Grand Cru\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760456220726,"sku":"AT-DCLF21ECH-750","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/echezeaux-bottle-shot.jpg?v=1791866455"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-coquard-loison-fleurot-clos-de-vougeot-grand-cru","title":"2021 Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew vineyards embody the history and prestige of Burgundy quite like Clos de Vougeot. Situated in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, between Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée, this legendary walled Grand Cru traces its origins to the Cistercian monks of Cîteaux, who began cultivating the site around 1110. For centuries, the monks painstakingly assembled the vineyard that would become one of Burgundy's most recognizable landmarks. Today, its ancient walls enclose approximately 50 hectares of extraordinary terroir, with the celebrated Grand Crus of Musigny and Grands Échezeaux rising above its western boundary. Few places capture the remarkable intersection of Burgundy's history, geography, and winemaking tradition so completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet Clos de Vougeot is far more complex than its famous walls suggest. Unlike Burgundy's smaller, more uniform Grand Crus, the vineyard encompasses a remarkable diversity of soils and elevations. Its upper slopes feature shallow, gravelly soils over Jurassic limestone, while the middle sections introduce greater proportions of clay and fractured limestone. Farther downslope, deeper clay-rich soils contribute additional richness and structure. With approximately 80 proprietors sharing this historic vineyard, the distinction between individual parcels and producers becomes particularly important. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot holds approximately 0.66 hectares extending from Baudes Basses toward Grand Maupertui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the estate a distinctive foothold within one of Burgundy's most celebrated and geographically diverse Grand Crus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the direction of Thomas Colladot, Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot has emerged as one of the Côte de Nuits' most exciting estates. Based in Flagey-Échezeaux, the family domaine possesses an extraordinary collection of Grand Cru holdings, yet it is Colladot's increasingly precise and expressive winemaking that has brought renewed attention to these exceptional vineyards. The challenging 2021 vintage, marked by severe spring frost and a cool growing season, demanded meticulous vineyard work and careful selection. Rather than the opulence of a warmer year, the finest wines emphasize aromatic purity, mineral definition, and the classical structure that has made Burgundy so enduringly compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Clos de Vougeot captures that character beautifully. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, and delicate earthy spice unfold with remarkable clarity, followed by subtle floral nuances and an underlying impression of crushed stone. The palate is focused and finely structured, with vibrant acidity, beautifully integrated oak, and persistent mineral tension complementing its concentrated fruit. A gentle saline quality carries through the long, balanced finish, while youthful tannins suggest considerable potential for further development. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the compelling intersection of nearly nine centuries of Burgundian history and a rising modern talent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an expression of Clos de Vougeot that honors the vineyard's remarkable heritage while revealing the precision and individuality of Thomas Colladot's winemaking.\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\/Domaine_Coquard-Loison-Fleurot_vin.jpg?v=1791866657\" alt=\"2021 Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760456482870,"sku":"AT-DCLF21CDV-750","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/clos-vougeot-grand-cru_70bc078b-1cc9-431a-a8c4-4f4b8cda9e0a.jpg?v=1791868220"},{"product_id":"2019-frederic-magnien-charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-aux-charmes","title":"2019 Frédéric Magnien Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Aux Charmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the hierarchy of red Burgundy, Charmes-Chambertin needs little introduction. This sprawling Grand Cru sits directly below Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, on one of the most coveted slopes in the Côte de Nuits. Frédéric Magnien’s 2019 “Aux Charmes” raises the stakes further, coming from a tiny parcel of Pinot Noir vines approximately 80 to 100 years old. In a region where old vines are increasingly precious, this is serious raw material from one of Burgundy’s most important Grand Cru terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrédéric Magnien has also become one of Burgundy’s most progressive traditionalists. Based in Morey-Saint-Denis, he founded his négociant operation in 1995 after working alongside his father, Michel Magnien, and gaining experience in California and Australia. More importantly, his winemaking has evolved dramatically. Magnien moved away from the heavy new-oak élevage that characterized many Burgundies of the era and became an early adopter of terracotta vessels, which allow controlled oxygen exchange without imposing additional oak flavor. Combined with organic and biodynamic farming principles, the goal is simple: strip away anything that obscures the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy found an ideal partner in 2019, a vintage that delivered exceptional ripeness and concentration across the Côte de Nuits while retaining the freshness required for serious aging. Black cherry, raspberry, and plum move into dried herbs, forest floor, exotic spice, and iron-rich minerality. The old vines give the wine impressive density and Grand Cru scale, but the structure remains controlled, with ripe tannins and fresh acidity carrying the wine through a long, savory finish. Burghound awarded it 90–93 points, praising its volume, complexity, length, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Burgundy we look for at SommSelect: Grand Cru terroir, ancient vines, a great vintage, and a producer doing something genuinely different in the cellar for a reason. Magnien isn’t using terracotta to make a statement. He is using it to get out of the way. When the vineyard is Charmes-Chambertin and the vines are approaching a century old, that makes a lot of sense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProvenance Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes with an unimpeachable provenance:\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\u003ePurchased 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\u003eKept in original packaging, undisturbed case\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\u003eThese wines were acquired through an approved Bordeaux négociant as futures in 2017. Upon release from the châteaux between June 2018 and March 2019, they were stored at Dartess in Bordeaux before being transferred to London City Bond in February 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\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\/Screenshot_2026-09-23_at_1.33.02_PM.png?v=1790195826\" alt=\"Frédéric Magnien Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Aux Charmes\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760458154038,"sku":"AT-FM19CC-750","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/frederic-magnien-charmes-chambertin.jpg?v=1790195696"},{"product_id":"2021-pierre-girardin-pommard-premier-cru-les-rugiens-bas","title":"2021 Pierre Girardin Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens-Bas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Burgundy's most compelling young talents, Pierre Girardin brings remarkable precision to Les Rugiens-Bas, the celebrated Pommard Premier Cru often discussed among the Côte de Beaune's most deserving candidates for Grand Cru status. Its iron-rich, limestone-influenced terroir produces Pinot Noir of exceptional depth and structure. The 2021 reveals dark cherry, wild raspberry, violet, earthy spice, and crushed stone, framed by refined tannins and vibrant freshness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful yet elegant expression of Pommard from a rising star of modern Burgundy, with exceptional potential for cellar development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProvenance Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes with an unimpeachable provenance:\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\u003ePurchased 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\u003eKept in original packaging, undisturbed case\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\u003eThese wines were acquired through an approved Bordeaux négociant as futures in 2017. Upon release from the châteaux between June 2018 and March 2019, they were stored at Dartess in Bordeaux before being transferred to London City Bond in February 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760458416182,"sku":"AT-PG21POM-750","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021-pierre-giradin-les-rugiens-bas.jpg?v=1791944989"},{"product_id":"2018-bouchard-pere-et-fils-volnay-1er-cru-taillepieds","title":"2018 Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay 1er Cru “Taillepieds”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1731, Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils helped write the historical playbook for fine Burgundy, anchoring its reputation in the Côte de Beaune through an incredible collection of top-tier Premier and Grand Cru sites. In Volnay, their domain holdings in \"Taillepieds\"—a steep, gravelly amphitheater famed for its white limestone soils—yield what many purists consider the village's quintessential Grand Cru-slayer. This pristine 2018 release shows the sheer brilliance of proper cellar patience; six years of undisturbed rest have allowed its tight youthful structure to unfurl completely. In the glass, it radiates with aromas of spiced black cherry, exotic tea, orange peel, and dried rose petals, backed by an electric, chiseled mineral core. The palate is weightless yet intensely concentrated, wrapping ripe dark fruit around a fine-grained, limestone-driven frame that finishes long, vibrant, and incredibly sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBenchmark Volnay Terroir:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from \"Taillepieds,\" widely celebrated as one of the single greatest Premier Cru sites in the entire Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlawless Provenance \u0026amp; Age:\u003c\/b\u003e Resting quietly in temperature-controlled storage since its initial release, this 2018 has hit an extraordinary window where primary fruit and early tertiary complexity harmoniously meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric Producer Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted by one of Burgundy's foundational houses, offering classic Burgundian restraint, laser-like precision, and immense cellar longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve slightly cool at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e58°F–62°F (14°C–16°C)\u003c\/b\u003e in wide-bowled Burgundy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Give it a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e45-to-60-minute decant\u003c\/b\u003e to let the floral and spice aromatics bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Phenomenal alongside herb-crusted rack of lamb, duck breast with cherry reduction, roasted quail, or wild mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/bouchard-pere-et-fils\" title=\"Bouchard Pere et Fils - Burgundy Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Bouchard Père et Fils Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Bouchard_Pere_Fils_estate.jpg?v=1791789607\" alt=\"Bouchard Père et Fils\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47770934575158,"sku":"SOMM2610-BCHD18VLNYTLPDS-750","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/bouchard-pere-and-fils-volnay-pinot-noir.jpg?v=1791789142"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-de-courcel-pommard-1er-cru-grand-clos-des-epenots","title":"2022 Domaine de Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru \"Grand Clos des Épenots\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Courcel is the benchmark estate of Pommard, owned by the Courcel family for over four centuries. Under the winemaking guidance of Yves Confuron (of Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot), Courcel practices strict organic farming and an uncompromising vinification style: extremely low yields, late harvests for complete phenolic maturity, 100% whole-cluster native yeast fermentations, and extended barrel maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Grand Clos des Épenots\" is Courcel's flagship single vineyard within Les Épenots, widely considered the finest Premier Cru site in Pommard and a perennial candidate for Grand Cru promotion. Situated on deep, iron-rich red clay over Oxfordian limestone, the 2022 vintage combines power with a velvety texture. It leads with black cherries, cassis, iron ore, damp earth, leather, and dark cocoa, held together by a rich, muscular tannic frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2022 Epenots from Courcel is a powerful yet very expressive wine. The colour is deep, the abundant fruit aromas are open and aromatic, and the wine is endowed with massive extract and tannin. On the day, I wrote 'everything ++'. The enchanting plum and currant aromas have great complexity, with hints of earth, leather, spice, and blood. The feel of the wine today is massive. It might well close down, but with five to seven years in the bottle, this should be an extraordinary wine that will live for decades.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flagship expression from Pommard's premier historic estate, sourced from its finest Premier Cru site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-cluster fermentation and iron-rich clay soils yield immense power, depth, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep layers of black cherry, dark plum, iron, leather, game, and crushed rose petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmense cellaring capacity, built to evolve gracefully over 25+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at a cool room temperature between 60°F and 64°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe strongly recommend decanting for 1.5 to 2 hours in its youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems to give its broad, dark-fruited bouquet room to open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with venison medallions, braised wild boar, roasted duck breast, or aged Époisses cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/epenots-large_Pommard_1er_Cru__Grand_Clos_des_Epenots_s.jpg?v=1791545282\" alt='2022 Domaine de Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru \"Grand Clos des Épenots\"' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47909011390518,"sku":"SOMM2609-DDC22GCE-750","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022DomainedeCourcel_Pommard1erCruGrandClosdesEpenots.png?v=1790624813"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Gevrey-Chambertin_08fd834a-d4ce-4cc8-bea5-112558b81d6e.jpg?v=1792050819","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/blue-chip-burgundy-wines.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}