Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" Blanc is an extraordinarily luminous, mid-lemon yellow Chardonnay born from a notoriously challenging, low-yielding Burgundy vintage. On the nose, it initially presents a quiet, tight profile of citrus and stone that slowly blossoms with sweet oak spices, grilled almonds, and preserved white fruits. The palate carries less of the usual opulent weight found in warmer years, instead trading it for a sleek, silky texture that beautifully frames a core of stewed apple, lemon tart, and a distinct mineral edge. Driven by the vintage's characteristically bright, high acidity, the wine delivers a striking freshness and a long, lightly structured, toasty finish. While its signature Perrières mineralité and sharp tension feel a bit stern and closed in its youth, a few years of bottle age will allow its subtle depth and consummate elegance to fully unlock. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Nuits-Saint-Georges Rouge is a deeply colored, structured, yet beautifully balanced expression of Pinot Noir born from a generous and exceptionally warm growing season in Burgundy. In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet-ruby color, opening with a powerful and elegant bouquet packed with ripe dark fruits like blackberry and black cherry, woven together with classic earthy undertones, cedar wood, and a touch of savory spice. On the palate, the natural ripeness and concentration of the 2023 vintage translate into a fleshier, more voluptuous mouthfeel than usual, yet it preserves its signature Côte de Nuits identity with a firm limestone backbone and fine-grained, velvety tannins. Driven by clean, vibrant acidity that effortlessly balances its opulent fruit weight, the wine evolves beautifully across the palate toward a long, serious finish accented by fruit syrups, gentle oak spice, and a persistent mineral shadow. Though it showcases uncommonly accessible, succulent fruit in its youth due to the climate's generosity, this Nuits-Saint-Georges possesses the necessary muscle and structure to age gracefully in the cellar for the next decade. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Procès" opens with a deep, gemstone-like garnet color and a highly expressive nose featuring ripe cherry jelly, dark berries, and subtle accents of cedar and balsam wood. Benefiting from the warmth and generosity of the 2021 vintage, the palate is ample, fleshy, and full-bodied, balancing its rich structure with a velvety texture and fine, silky tannins. Layers of dark fruit linger through a long, aromatic finish marked by spice infusions and fruit syrup notes, offering both immediate charm and serious aging potential. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Santenay Rouge is a delightfully fresh, precise, and terroir-driven expression of Pinot Noir from a cooler, lower-yielding Burgundy vintage. In the glass, it presents a deep ruby color and opens with a vibrant, perfumed nose dominated by wild red cherry, raspberry, and darker hints of cranberry and blueberry, elegantly lifted by notes of rose petal and a subtle, leathery spice. On the palate, the cooler nature of the 2021 growing season shines through in the wine's immaculate freshness and bright, balanced acidity. While Santenay can occasionally show a firm, rustic tannic grip in its youth, Drouhin’s careful extraction ensures a silky, medium-bodied texture where the pure red fruit core is supported by savory complexity and fine-grained tannins. The finish is remarkably clean, persistent, and elegant, leaving lingering flavors reminiscent of pomegranate and wild berries that make this an incredibly approachable and high-value village wine to enjoy now or cellar over the next five to ten years. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanée is an elegant 100% Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits. Winemaker notes describe a bright crimson color with striking, complex aromas of wild cherry, nutmeg, camphor, and fine leather that evolve into subtle earthy truffle undertones. It finishes with a perfectly balanced, fleshy body and silky texture. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The wine delivers a "composed bouquet" of cherries, raspberries, raw cocoa, and licorice, leading to a medium to full-bodied palate with a sweet, concentrated core. Expert reviewer Neal Martin of Vinous highlights its "welcome edginess" and distinct mineral finish, noting additional scents of orange rind, tobacco, and sous-bois.  About Winery Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is a premier Burgundy producer with roots dating back to 1794. The house focuses on expressing terroir, holding over 60 hectares of vines. Their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Baudes" is a structured, long-aging Pinot Noir sourced from vines near Morey-Saint-Denis. 

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Winemaker Notes This wine comes from four separate plots on the Butteaux slopes, in the western part of the Montmains valley. They are the most distant from the winery, but only 2 km away. The clays here are compact and contain marl. The wines made from these vines express great complexity on the palate. These are wines of character, excellent for enthusiasts. About Winery Domaine Louis Michel has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century, with a deep connection to the Chablis wine region. The winery has been passed down through generations of the Michel family, and over time, it has become known for producing wines that truly express the unique terroir of Chablis. 19th Century Beginnings: The Michel family has been growing grapes in Chablis since at least the early 1800s. The family's roots in winemaking are long-established, and they became recognized for their dedication to crafting wines from the region's premier vineyard sites. After World War II, Domaine Louis Michel began to gain more recognition as a quality producer of Chablis wines. The family continued to focus on traditional winemaking methods, carefully nurturing their vineyards and establishing a reputation for producing wines with purity and expression of the Chablis terroir. During these decades, the estate significantly expanded its vineyard holdings in the Chablis region. The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, strengthening its position as a leading producer in the region. Today, Domaine Louis Michel is run by Louis Michel's descendants, who have continued the tradition of quality winemaking. The estate places strong emphasis on organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices, which have become a hallmark of the domaine’s approach.

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Winemaker Notes Located on the right bank of the Serein, alongside the Grand Crus, Montée de Tonnerre is certainly the most prestigious and sought-after of the Chablis Premier Crus. The soil is at once deep, fertile and well drained. The well ventilated and south-west facing vines enjoy plenty of sunshine and produce a wine with sun-kissed aromas. This is the ultimate expression o f a successful partnership between soil and climate: powerful wines that are bot h complex and balanced. And it is sometimes said that Montée de Tonnerre should be the eight h Grand Cru! About Winery Domaine Louis Michel has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century, with a deep connection to the Chablis wine region. The winery has been passed down through generations of the Michel family, and over time, it has become known for producing wines that truly express the unique terroir of Chablis. 19th Century Beginnings: The Michel family has been growing grapes in Chablis since at least the early 1800s. The family's roots in winemaking are long-established, and they became recognized for their dedication to crafting wines from the region's premier vineyard sites. After World War II, Domaine Louis Michel began to gain more recognition as a quality producer of Chablis wines. The family continued to focus on traditional winemaking methods, carefully nurturing their vineyards and establishing a reputation for producing wines with purity and expression of the Chablis terroir. During these decades, the estate significantly expanded its vineyard holdings in the Chablis region. The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, strengthening its position as a leading producer in the region. Today, Domaine Louis Michel is run by Louis Michel's descendants, who have continued the tradition of quality winemaking. The estate places strong emphasis on organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices, which have become a hallmark of the domaine’s approach.

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Winemaker Notes Located halfway up the slope in the heart of the appellation, the Domaine’s vineyards benefit from southern exposure and enjoy optimum sunshine. This results in wines with great power and complexity. When the monks of Pontigny began growing the first vines in this extraordinary place they were certainlynot mistaken! About Winery Domaine Louis Michel has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century, with a deep connection to the Chablis wine region. The winery has been passed down through generations of the Michel family, and over time, it has become known for producing wines that truly express the unique terroir of Chablis. 19th Century Beginnings: The Michel family has been growing grapes in Chablis since at least the early 1800s. The family's roots in winemaking are long-established, and they became recognized for their dedication to crafting wines from the region's premier vineyard sites. After World War II, Domaine Louis Michel began to gain more recognition as a quality producer of Chablis wines. The family continued to focus on traditional winemaking methods, carefully nurturing their vineyards and establishing a reputation for producing wines with purity and expression of the Chablis terroir. During these decades, the estate significantly expanded its vineyard holdings in the Chablis region. The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, strengthening its position as a leading producer in the region. Today, Domaine Louis Michel is run by Louis Michel's descendants, who have continued the tradition of quality winemaking. The estate places strong emphasis on organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices, which have become a hallmark of the domaine’s approach.

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "La Combe d'Orveau" 2022 from Domaine Taupenot-Merme is an organic, elegant and structured wine, characterized by a deep ruby color and intense aromas of cherries, strawberries and violets.Aged for 12-18 months in oak barrels, it offers silky tannins, a beautiful salinity and a long finish.  About Winery Domaine Taupenot-Merme is a prestigious family-run winery in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, formally established in 1963 by the marriage of Denise Merme and Jean Taupenot. Although the union was in the 1960s, the family has 17th-century roots in viticulture. It is currently managed by siblings Romain and Virginie Taupenot, representing the seventh to ninth generations, focusing on organic, low-intervention wines across 13-20 hectares. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2021 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Corton Grand Cru is a unique and elegant vintage that, for the first time in the estate's modern history, was co-fermented with fruit from both the Les Combes and Bressandes climats due to significant frost damage.  About Winery Domaine Tollot-Beaut is a historic, family-run winery in Chorey-lès-Beaune, Burgundy, founded in 1880 by François Tollot and later merged with the Beaut family in 1921. Known as one of the first Burgundy estates to domaine-bottle their own wines, they manage 24 hectares, specializing in Aloxe-Corton, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Beaune. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Domaine Arnaud Mortet, based in Gevrey-Chambertin, is the continuation of the celebrated Domaine Denis Mortet, founded in 1991 by Denis after inheriting vineyards from his father Charles. Denis quickly gained international acclaim for his concentrated, meticulous Pinot Noir wines, influenced by the legendary Henri Jayer. Following Denis’s passing in 2006, his son Arnaud took over, supported by his mother Laurence and sister Clémence, and gradually refined the estate’s style toward greater finesse, purity, and terroir transparency. Today, the domaine covers about 11 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, and other prestigious climats, and Arnaud Mortet is regarded as one of Burgundy’s leading winemakers, blending family tradition with modern precision to craft wines of elegance and longevity.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet is a family estate with roots going back to the late 18th century in Fixin, Burgundy, and today spans seven generations of winemaking tradition. The domaine began with François Berthaut’s father acquiring a few hectares in Fixin, later expanded under Guy Berthaut in the 1930s, who pioneered bottling and exporting wines to the United States. His sons Vincent and Denis continued the growth through the 1970s, adding vineyards and building a modern cellar. In 2013, Denis’s daughter Amélie Berthaut, after completing her oenology studies, merged part of the family’s Gerbet vineyards in Vosne-Romanée with the Berthaut estate, creating Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet. Since then, Amélie, joined by her husband Nicolas Faure in 2017, has overseen the domaine’s 18 hectares across Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, and Flagey-Echezeaux, producing wines that combine traditional Burgundy character with contemporary precision.

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2022 Domaine Camille Thiriet Côte de Nuits-Villages "La Robignotte" Monopole is described as the "jewel" of the domaine's portfolio, noted for its suave, seamless character and fragrant red fruit profile. Winemaker Camille Thiriet emphasizes an artisanal, minimal-intervention approach to this specific cuvée, which results in a wine that balances solar ripeness with an elegant, stony minerality.  About Winery Founded in 2016 in Comblanchien, Burgundy, Domaine Camille Thiriet is an acclaimed micro-négoce and estate producer created by Camille Thiriet and Canadian partner Matt Chittick. They produce artisanal, low-intervention Côte-de-Nuits-Villages wines, originally working in a small, electricity-free garage, and have expanded to 6 hectares. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Caroline Morey established her own domaine in Chassagne-Montrachet in 2014, continuing her family’s long Burgundian winemaking tradition. Daughter of Jean-Marc Morey, she inherited 2.5 hectares of vineyards from him, later expanding with additional parcels in Santenay and Beaune to reach about 7 hectares. Married to Pierre-Yves Colin of Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, she shares vineyard resources with him but vinifies her wines independently, focusing on both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Her approach emphasizes minimal intervention, careful lees management, and aging in 350-liter barrels with limited new oak, producing refined, terroir-driven wines from premier sites such as Les Caillerets, Les Champs Gains, and Les Chaumées. Today, Domaine Caroline Morey is recognized for its elegant, precise expressions of Côte de Beaune terroirs.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Maison Champy, founded in 1720 in Beaune, is recognized as the oldest wine company in Burgundy, with a legacy spanning over three centuries. Originally established as a négociant house, it grew during the French Revolution by acquiring vineyards and became a pioneer in wine trading and barrel making. In the 19th century, Maison Champy collaborated with Louis Pasteur, who conducted groundbreaking studies on wine fermentation and preservation with the help of Claude Champy, marking a milestone in modern oenology. The estate also worked with Gustave Eiffel, who designed its winery buildings, further cementing its historical significance. Today, Maison Champy owns about 21 hectares of vineyards, primarily in the Côte de Beaune, and continues to produce acclaimed red and white wines, including prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru bottlings, while honoring its heritage as Burgundy’s oldest winemaker.

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