2020 Jadot, Direct-Import Burgundy Values, & More

Remarkable depth of rewarding selections: discover your next favorite bottle... Monday Sep 19th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( [Rhône News]( [Today's Newsletter]( takes us back to Burgundy with K&L buyer Alex Pross. We kick things off with a survey of Alex's personal favorite value buys that may have gone under most radars, until now. While Burgundy may seem like a price-prohibitive hunting ground for many wine lovers, these selections disprove that perception by offering world-class winemaking craftsmanship and terroir expression for prices that invite any and all Burgundy fans to the table. Next, the staggering breadth and depth of Louis Jadot's 2020 line-up shows a benchmark producer firing on all cylinders, while our direct-import portfolio shines with ultimate QPR champion Château Vitallis. Finally, Chablis continues to flex its value muscle with the impeccably crafted gems from sixth-generation boutique stalwart Domaine Gérard Tremblay. [Clos du Vougeot] --------------------------------------------------------------- Burgundy Buyer Alex Pross' Hand-Picked Value Stars It may seem that in today's market the words value and Burgundy are completely incongruent with one another, but the selection below goes to prove what beautiful style and class await diligent, savvy enthusiasts if they know where to look. Apart from the superb values from Niales Rhedon-Marin and Château Vitallis (profiled in depth below), Château de la Charrière and Charles Père et Filles bring amazing depth and focus to their wines while somehow keeping their prices well within the range of all Burgundy lovers. 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. Across the range, the wines are endowed with a fleshiness and plush approach that makes for very easy drinking, and the two offerings below show these characteristics in spades. Given the QPR up and down the range, these count among the best Burgundy finds in our inventory. Domaine Charles is a new discovery for K&L, and if these first offerings are any indication of what to expect from them, we'll be seeing many more stellar deals in the future. The 2019 vintage in Burgundy was exceptional, and the superb Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets shows exactly why, with bright, exuberant finesse and upfront charm that made this vintage an immediate hit with both consumers and collectors. If you're a Burgundy fan but you've found the market less than friendly in recent years, it's time to rekindle your affection with these incredibly high-performing value gems. Vintage Item Name Retail Link 2020 Domaine des Niales Rhedon-Marin Mâcon-Villages Vieilles Vignes $14.99 [View]( 2020 Château de la Charrière Bourgogne Blanc $16.99 [View]( 2020 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé "Les Vignes du Château" $24.99 [View]( 2020 Château de la Charrière Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge $16.99 [View]( 2019 Charles Père et Fille Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune "Cuvée du Menhir" $24.99 [View]( 2019 Charles Père et Fille Volnay 1er Cru “Fremiets" $49.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2020 Louis Jadot: Top Burgundian Class in a Banner Vintage For many, the iconic Louis Jadot exemplifies Burgundy. As one of the largest producers in the region, they have one of the most extensive ranges available, offering bottlings spanning the entire length of the Côte-d’Or. The 2020 vintage in Burgundy is widely regarded as excellent, with Wine Advocate’s William Kelley remarking, “Distinguished by their deep, saturated hues, prodigious concentration and vibrant flavors, the best 2020 reds are striking wines, built for the ages.” Neal Martin likewise extolls the whites, which “practically shimmer with mineralité.” As always, the Jadot stable is a textbook study of the greatest terroirs in Burgundy, and the riveting critical praise that accompanies the entire range is proof positive of the definitive character of these wines. A handful of the most strictly allocated bottlings have already sold out, and we expect demand to be intense for rest of this superlative line-up, so securing your bottles on pre-arrival is highly recommended. Don’t miss out on a comprehensive set of reference-point wines in a banner vintage. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot - Domaine Duc de Magenta - Clos de la Chapelle" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $99.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Abbaye de Morgeot" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $109.99 [View]( 2020 Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $109.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru "Genevrières" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $119.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru "Les Perrières" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $129.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot (Domaine des Héritièrs) Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $249.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 95 $459.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot (Domaine des Héritièrs) Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru "Les Demoiselles" (Pre-Arrival) 97 $659.99 [View]( Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot (Domaine des Héritièrs) Beaune 1er Cru "Clos des Ursules" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $99.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot (Domaine des Héritiers) Corton Grand Cru "Pougets" (Pre-Arrival) 96 $109.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Corton Grand Cru "Greves" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $109.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" (Pre-Arrival) 94 $119.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Estournelles St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival) 96 $139.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Lavaux St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival) 93 $139.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $229.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $229.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $299.99 [View]( 2020 Louis Jadot (Domaine Gagey) Clos St-Denis Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $389.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $459.99 [View]( 2020 Maison Louis Jadot Chambertin Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $489.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $499.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Stunning Chardonnay Values from an All-Time DI Favorite Savvy seekers of excellent value in white Burgundy are zeroing in on the Mâcon, as this region consistently offers some of the finest and most expressive renditions of Chardonnay you can find, at prices everyone can afford. K&L direct-import rising star Château Vitallis gains more and more attention with each year's new releases, and if history is any guide, the 2020s will make a big splash among our devoted fans and win over many new ones as well. This family-run property has been making wine in the region since 1835, so as you can imagine, they know a thing or two about crafting a world-class Chardonnay. Case in point is the 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Pouilly", which Burgundy buyer Alex Pross praises for its "great balance with gorgeous orchard fruits, hints of citrus, and crisp acidity that all coalesce into a seamless, flat-out delicious package." Because the Mâcon flies under the radar for many, coupled with our direct-import access, these expertly crafted expressions remain some of the top Chardonnay steals in our inventory. Vintage Item Name Retail Link 2020 Château Vitallis St-Véran "A La Côte" $19.99 [View]( 2019 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes $29.99 [View]( 2020 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Pouilly" $29.99 [View]( 2020 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Les Perrières" $34.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Gérard Tremblay: Boutique Chablis Hidden Gems for a Steal With the remarkable rise in across-the-board quality over the past decade, Chablis has never been a greater hotbed of value stunners that far outperform their prices. Domaine Gérard Tremblay fully exemplifies this qualitative ascent, as the sixth generation of the family takes the reigns. Vincent Tremblay is guiding this boutique estate in the next chapter with great success, as evidenced by the selection below. The 2021 Chablis and Petit Chablis bottlings are two of the best buys in value Burgundy in our inventory, while the 2020 1er cru offerings—from Côte de Lechet, Fourchaumes, and Montmains—are stupendous interpretations of some of the top vineyards in the appellation that all come in under $30. While the appellation's biggest names are seeing gradual price increases (though nothing like the Côte d'Or), these sterling beauties offer Chardonnay lovers of all stripes the chance to experience exceptional terroir character and artisanal winemaking for a steal. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2021 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Petit Chablis $17.99 [View]( 2021 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Chablis $19.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Chablis 1er Cru "Côte de Léchet" $29.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Chablis 1er Cru "Fourchaume" 91 $29.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 93 $29.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- All-Time Great Cellar Icons from the Côte d'Or's Most Admired Names Of course, there's no question that Burgundy remains a source for the world's most coveted collectible icons, and recent vintages have provided no shortage of flat-out astounding renditions that should line the walls of any serious cellar. The selection below comprises utterly spellbinding expressions from the exceptional 2019 and 2020 campaigns, including the "aristocratic" 2019 Clos des Ducs from d'Angerville and Nicole Lamarche's "impeccable" monopole 2020 La Grande Rue. As any collector knows, finding pristine library Burgundy is quite a task, but we've sourced incredible selections from three epic vintages in the early 2000s, including a "superb and highly recommended" 2005 Mazis-Chambertin from Maume, as well as back-to-back bottlings of Hudelot-Noëllat's Romanée-St-Vivant from the epic 2009 and 2010 vintages. As any serious Burgundy fanatic knows, opporutnities to acquire collectible icons like these, especially from highly coveted, now-legendary vintages, are to be seized with utmost urgency. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2010 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Grand Cru 96 $349.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $349.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 96 $359.99 [View]( 2005 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin Grand Gru (Pre-Arrival) 95 $389.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Ducs" (Pre-Arrival) 98 $399.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bruno Clair Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $469.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $549.99 [View]( 2018 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Ducs" (1.5L) 97 $649.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Lamarche La Grande Rue Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $799.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Trapet Père et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru 99 $899.99 [View]( 2010 Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 95 $1,295.00 [View]( 2009 Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 95 $1,475.00 [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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