K&L Newsletter: Burgundy Allocations, Value Stunners, and More

Remarkable depth of rewarding selections: discover your next favorite bottle... Monday May 9th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( [Burgundy News]( [Today's Newsletter]( takes us on a multi-stop jaunt through Burgundy with intrepid K&L buyer Alex Pross. Perhaps more than any other region in France, Burgundy has been subject to the viccissitudes of economics and Mother Nature the past few years, so an already tight market has gotten even tighter. But luckily for us, in addition to some indefatigable reference-point producers, Alex keeps a deep stable of top-tier direct-import hidden gems that bring us both exceptional value and impeccable class. We start by revisiting two of our best-selling red Burgundies of the past year with a pair of QPR stunners from the iconic Domaine Faiveley, after which we segue straight into a stellar line-up of direct-import beauties, beginning with the magical Puligny whites of Paul Pernot and moving on to Albert Morot's 1er Cru Beaune value stunners, Charrière's incredible 2019s and 2020s, and the next great hidden gem from St-Aubin, Sylvain Langoureau. A short side trip to Beaujolais reveals a region awash in impeccable old-vine expressions for a steal, while La Chablisiènne brings us reference-point Chablis terroir at unbeatable prices. Finally, first-tranche 2020 allocations of Bouchard Père et Fils should make any collector sit up and take notice. [Côte de Beaune Aerial View] --------------------------------------------------------------- Undisputed Value Champions from Faiveley Two of our best-selling red Burgundies from the past year have been this pair of value champions from the iconic Domaine Faiveley. The Mercurey 1er Cru "Clos des Myglands" has long been known for punching well above its weight class, and the 2019 is certainly no exception. Decanter's 92-point review draws a comparison to "the breed and class of a wine from the Côte d'Or," and William Kelley of Wine Advocate declares it "velvety and succulent, with fine depth at the core and a suave, elegant profile" while mentioning it in the same conversation as the benchmark 2010. While the single-cru wines receive perennial acclaim, the village-level bottlings also present quintessential character in spades. Case in point is the excellent 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes. Made from an esteemed collection of old-vine plots throughout the appellation, including in Clos Prieur and Clos de la Justices, this gem carries a bevy of critical accolades, including Decanter’s 93-point review that calls it “a textbook Gevrey-Chambertin” and “a very harmonious cuvée.” Meanwhile, Inside Burgundy’s Jasper Morris sees 94-point potential down the road and praises its “rich, full colour, with an absolute wealth of fruit, first on the nose but especially on the palate.” At remarkable sub-$50 prices, these are top choices among savvy buyers looking to maximize their Burgundy buck without sacrificing anything in the way of authentic terroir expression and top-tier winemaking. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 94 $49.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru "Clos des Myglands" 93 $49.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Majesty of Puligny's Paul Pernot Paul Pernot is now an elder statesman of Puligny, and along with his sons, Paul and Michel, he is still turning out some of the most enjoyable price-to-quality white Burgundy on the market. With some of the finest plots in many of the best vineyards in Puligny, the domaine has superb raw materials with which to work its magic. From the signature, "medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping" 1er Cru Les Folatièrs to the "layered and textural" Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, the 2020 vintage proved to be a banner year for this property, with the wines perfectly capturing the balanced character of the vintage. As part of our Direct Import portfolio, we are able to offer these wines for substantially less than one might expect, making them some of the best deals going in age-worthy white Burgundy. Supplies are always limited, so we recommend acting fast to secure your favorites. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Bourgogne Aligoté $19.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Côte d'Or Bourgogne Blanc $24.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet $59.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru "La Piece Sous le Bois" 92 $69.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 93 $79.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Clos de la Garenne" 91 $79.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Champ Canet" 93 $79.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chalumaux" 92 $79.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Pucelles" 91 $119.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 95 $259.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Paul Pernot Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 93 $279.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Sylvain Langoureau: St-Aubin's Next Great Hidden Gem While the Burgundy pricing landscape is inarguably growing more and more extreme each year, there are still astounding bargains to be had, if you know where to look. One of the most fertile grounds for value and quality is the St-Aubin appellation, which excelled in the highly acclaimed 2020 vintage. Vinous’ Neal Martin explains, “irrespective of price, the best climats...can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Puligny Premier Crus.” Among the bevy of boutique domaines that are setting new standards of excellence in the appellation, Domaine Sylvain Langoureau is a hidden gem of the highest order. From three of St-Aubin’s most distinctive sites, this trio of 2019 1er Cru white Burgundies offers incredible terroir expression and vintage character, each at sub-$40 market-best pricing. Longtime Burgundy collectors will understand how rare this combination is these days, so going long on this offer quickly becomes a no-brainer for anyone in the know. Vintage Item Name Retail Link 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin $29.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "En Remilly" $39.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Sur Gamay" $39.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Sentiers du Clou" $39.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Derrière Chez Edouard" $39.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Bas Vermarain" $39.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Perclos" $49.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Houillères" $49.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Pierres" $49.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2019 Albert Morot: Our Best Values in 1er Cru Red Côte d'Or For those seeking impeccable value in Côte d'Or red Burgundy (an increasingly difficult task these days), we have a quartet of 2019 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Crus that represent some of the savviest acquisitions you'll find at just $44.99 each. The notoriously rigorous Allen Meadows of Burghound tagged all four bottlings with his "Outstanding" designation, offering solid praise for these under-the-radar value stars. The superb, 95-point 1er Cru Les Teurons leads the way. "Luscious in fruit yet svelte and bristling, it’s an elegant, satisfying wine," according to Wine Enthusiast. K&L Burgundy buyer Alex Pross' favorite expression, the Marconnets "has it all and is easily one of the best in-stock values we currently have in red Burgundy." The BH92 Toussaints and BH92 Les Aigrots round out a set of unbeatable cellar buys for the astute Burgundy collector. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2019 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Les Marconnets" 92 $44.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Toussaints" 92 $44.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Les Teurons" 95 $44.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Les Aigrots" 92 $44.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Château de la Charrière: Direct-Import Best Buys from a K&L Favorite We’ve been working with Château de la Charrière for many years now, but never before have we been so impressed with a young vintage. The recently arrived 2015s are utterly stunning straight out the gate and are guaranteed to charm many a Burgundy fan near and far. Since taking the reins from his father Yves, Benoît Girardin has taken great strides to make the wines more accessible, while not compromising any of their depth and complexity. These 2019s and 2020s are irrefutable proof that these efforts have more than paid off. Across the range, the wines are endowed with a fleshiness and plush approach that makes for very easy drinking. But their easy of approach is only a fraction of the story here, as these are outstanding values and beautiful representatives of the exceptional back-to-back vintages. Given the QPR up and down the range, these count among the best Burgundy finds in our inventory, and they're all in-stock and ready to ship. Vintage Item Name Retail Link 2020 Château de la Charrière Bourgogne Blanc $16.99 [View]( 2020 Château de la Charrière Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge $17.99 [View]( 2020 Château de la Charrière Bourgogne Rouge $17.99 [View]( 2019 Château de la Charrière Santenay "Les Charmes Dessus" Rouge $22.99 [View]( 2020 Château de la Charrière Beaune "Les Epenottes" $24.99 [View]( 2019 Château de la Charrière Santenay 1er Cru "Les Gravières" $27.99 [View]( 2019 Château de la Charrière Santenay 1er Cru "Clos Rousseau" $27.99 [View]( 2019 Château de la Charrière Santenay Blanc 1er Cru "Beauregard" $29.99 [View]( 2019 Château de la Charrière Beaune 1er Cru "Clos des Vignes Franches" $29.99 [View]( 2020 Château de la Charrière Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Champs Morjot" $39.99 [View]( 2019 Château de la Charrière Pommard "Les Vignots" $39.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Unbeatable Best Buys: Cru Beaujolais Stunners and Burgundy Values You don't often associate the words Burgundy and value in the same sentence, but we're giving you every reason to re-think the concept with this exceptional set. Perhaps no other region in France has seen its caché rise so sharply in the past decade as Beaujolais. An untold number of small domaines are now producing utterly compelling wines of terroir and style that still come in at prices one could only describe as miraculous. One of our favorite hidden gems, Jean-Michel Dupré expresses old-vine brilliance in his WE92 Vigne de 1935, from octogenarian vines, and his impeccable Morgon Côte du Py, from arguably the most prized site in all of Beaujolais, each at a simply jaw-dropping bargain price. Speaking of which, you can also find the same in a trio of outlandishly good value stars from Terres Secretes. These perennial best sellers show just how enchanting value Burgundy can be if you know where to look. Our long-time Burgundy fans have been clued into these wines for a while, and it's high time everyone else got on board, too. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Domaine Jean-Michel Dupré Beaujolais "Terre Noire" Vieilles Vignes $11.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Jean-Michel Dupré "Vignes de 1940" Beaujolais-Villages $12.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Jean-Michel Dupré "Vignes de 1935" Morgon 92 $13.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Jean-Michel Dupré Morgon "Côte du Py" 93 $17.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Laurent Gauthier Chiroubles "Chatenay" 91 $13.99 [View]( 2017 Domaine Laurent Gauthier "Javernière" Morgon $19.99 [View]( 2020 Château de Juliénas "Tradition" Juliénas $13.99 [View]( 2020 Château de Javernand "Indigène" Chiroubles 91 $17.99 [View]( 2018 Vignerons des Terres Secretes Bourgogne Blanc "Les Preludes" 90 $12.99 [View]( 2019 Vignerons des Terres Secrètes St-Véran "Croix de Montceau" $15.99 [View]( 2020 Vignerons des Terres Secretes Mâcon Rouge "Les Preludes" $11.99 [View]( 2019 Nuiton-Beaunoy Hautes Côtes de Nuits Rouge "Grande Cuvée" $17.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Quiet Genius of Jacques Bavard We've long been huge fans of acclaimed chef-turned-boutique winemaker Jacques Bavard, and he's been a mainstay in our direct-import program for many years. Working with village-level fruit from some of Côte de Beaune's overlooked appellations, he's crafting some of the very best bangs for your Burgundy buck in our inventory, showing equal skill with both Pinot and Chardonnay. K&L Burgundy buyer Alex Pross has nothing but high praise for this set, noting the Auxey-Duresses Blanc displays "all the richness and power you’d expect ... with remarkable balance and perfect acidity." Also not to be missed is the wonderful Pommard, "open for business and drinking beautifully right now" according to Alex. For those who thought exceptional Burgundy had outpaced their budgets, you owe it to yourself to check out the quiet genius of Jacques Bavard. Vintage Item Name Retail Link 2017 Jacques Bavard Bourgogne Blanc $19.99 [View]( 2018 Jacques Bavard Santenay Blanc $29.99 [View]( 2019 Jacques Bavard Auxey-Duresses Rouge $29.99 [View]( 2017 Jacques Bavard Auxey-Duresses Blanc $29.99 [View]( 2019 Jacques Bavard Pommard $39.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A Beautiful Array of In-Stock Bottlings from La Chablisiènne What Produttori del Barbaresco has done for Piedmont, the inimitable cooperative La Chablisiènne has long been doing for Chablis. By sourcing from many growers with small parcels in the appellation’s best vineyards, the co-op creates a wealth of memorable and authentic expressions that also come in at unbeatable prices. Highlights in the line-up below include the incredibly priced 2017 1er crus Vaillons and Côte de Léchet, from a modern-classic vintage that's nearly impossible to find on the market these days. The flagship of their expansive line-up, however, is the WE95 Château Grenouilles Grand Cru, always a fabulously authentic expression of this beloved vineyard. Eminent Burgundy authority Jasper Morris tabbed it with 94 points, calling it "a complete rendition of Grenouilles [with] very impressive weight and length." It's one of the best buys you'll find in Grand Cru Chablis at a market-best $64.99. We've been fans of this co-op for many years now, the main reason being the top-to-bottom outstanding QPR that seems to be a perennial hallmark here. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 La Chablisiènne St-Bris $12.99 [View]( 2018 La Chablisiènne Bourgogne Blanc $13.99 [View]( 2018 La Chablisiènne Chablis 1er Cru "Beauroy" $29.99 [View]( 2017 La Chablisiènne Chablis 1er Cru "Côte de Léchet" 92 $34.99 [View]( 2017 La Chablisiènne Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" 92 $34.99 [View]( 2018 La Chablisiènne Chablis 1er Cru "Vaulorent" 94 $39.99 [View]( 2018 La Chablisiènne Chablis Grand Cru "Château Grenouilles" 95 $64.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2020 Bouchard Père et Fils: Coveted Allocations at First-Tranche Pricing Finally, the 2020 Burgundy allocations from Bouchard Père et Fils have reached the market, and fans of the domaine will be thrilled to learn that these are once again exceptional expressions (both red and white) that are steadily racking up critical acclaim. Highlights include the usual suspects in the Volnay 1er Cru Ancienne Cuvée Carnot - Les Caillerets and the Beaune-Grèves 1er Cru Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus, each of which have already garnered superb press. Not to be missed, however, are the spectacular, sub-$100 rendition of the Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières and the potential 98-point Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, which Inside Burgundy's Jasper Morris calls "a majestic Corton-Charlemagne in the making." Many of these standout renditions are available at market-best, first-tranche pricing, making this a can't-miss opportunity for Burgundy collectors to line their cellars with benchmark renditions from a modern classic vintage. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Savigny-Lès-Beaune "Les Lavières" (Pre-Arrival) 93 $49.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune 1er Cru "Teurons" (Pre-Arrival) 93 $59.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Rouge 1er Cru "Clos de la Mousse" (Pre-Arrival) 92 $79.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Blanc 1er Cru "Clos St-Landry" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $79.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay 1er Cru "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot - Les Caillerets" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $89.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault 1er Cru "Le Porusot" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $89.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault 1er Cru "Gouttes d'Or" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $99.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault 1er Cru "Les Genevrières" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $99.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune-Grèves 1er Cru "Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $149.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 95 $159.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $219.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 95 $279.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $469.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 96 $479.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $899.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Feed]( [Auction]( [Local]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [On the Trail (K&L Blog)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BORDEAUX]( | [NAPA]( | [BURGUNDY]( | [CHAMPAGNE]( | [ITALY]( | [RHÔNE]( | [SPIRITS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Account]( | [Wine Clubs]( | [Events]( |[Gift Cards]( | [Accessories]( | [Delivery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Missed an offer? 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