K&L Newsletter: Holiday Collectible Treasures

Remarkable depth of rewarding selections: discover your next favorite bottle... Monday Nov 7th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( K&L's Best Collectible Buys, All in One Place An all-time great Cristal, Napa Royalty, Unforgettable Bordeaux, and more... --------------------------------------------------------------- [Cristal] --------------------------------------------------------------- Wine Enthusiast’s #1 Cellar Selection of 2022 The 2014 Cristal was somewhat a sleeper vintage before it reached the pinnacle of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2022. Going up against some of the most pedigreed estates on the planet, the 2014 Cristal found itself elevated above the likes of Sassicaia, Haut-Brion, and Monte Bello in reference-point vintages of their own. As icing on the cake, this Champagne icon was just revealed today as one of Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2022. This latest accolade exemplifies precisely why the fabled house’s tête de cuvée is so unanimously adored. Built with layers of nuance and “a linear energy that brings to mind a hypothetical blend of 2012 and 2008,” the 2014 can immediately step in as the centerpiece to any world-class cellar, yet collectors are advised to strike quickly on this newly decorated masterpiece. It is Champagne season, and our latest in-stock allocation won’t remain in inventory for long. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2014 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne 98 $349.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New WA94 Score: Left-Bank Value Buy of the 2016 Vintage Of course, generational benchmark vintages like 2016 deliver more than their fair share of iconic trophy wines, but a big reason why these vintages are so beloved among Bordeaux fans of all stripes is the tremendous quality that exists at every price tier. Where the classified-growth grands vins soar, you can be well certain that the non-classifided estates are reaching new heights right alongside their big brothers, as exemplified by the outstanding 2016 from St-Estèphe's Tronquoy-Lalande. This property, now under the management of the esteemed team at Château Montrose, is producing its best wines ever. The 2016 found favor with nearly every critic of note, and our own Clyde Beffa was equally taken by it, writing, "This 2016 is a stunner—perhaps better than their 2009, of which we sold over 5,000 bottles!" With unbeatable, cellar-worthy values like this, Bordeaux continues to assert itself as the world's best source for unrivaled quality for price. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2016 Tronquoy-Lalande, St-Estèphe 94 $36.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Unforgettable Treasures from Bordeaux's Epic Modern Vintages As your long-time top source for the world's greatest Bordeaux collectibles, we've curated an absolutely thrilling selection of in-stock stunners to take any cellar to the next level. A 2016 Domaine de Chevalier that is "nothing short of magnificent" and a "tour de force" 2015 Pape Clément offer not only impeccable Pessac class and sophistication, but also incredible collectible value for the price, while the thoroughly stupendous 2010 and 2016 renditions from Rauzan-Ségla showcase one of the Left Bank's most dynamic estates at the top of its game. Of course, no roster of cellar centerpiece Bordeaux would be complete without 100-point monuments to perfection like the "incredibly sexy" 2009 Troplong-Mondot, the "sumptuous and explosive" 2015 Vieux Château Certan, or the "truly sublime" yet rarely available 2018 Palmer. All are in stock and ready to take their places in any world-class cellar today. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan 97 $89.99 [View]( 2018 Léoville-Barton, St-Julien 97 $109.99 [View]( 2015 Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan 99 $119.99 [View]( 2010 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan 96 $119.99 [View]( 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux 98 $129.99 [View]( 2010 Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux 98 $169.99 [View]( 2009 Troplong Mondot, St-Émilion 100 $219.99 [View]( 2010 Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 100 $289.99 [View]( 2015 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol 100 $399.99 [View]( 2016 Angélus, St-Émilion 100 $419.99 [View]( 2018 Palmer, Margaux 100 $575.00 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- BV's Georges de Latour: A Storied Napa Icon Reaches New Heights Few wines in Napa Valley bear the weight of history as much as Beaulieu’s Georges de Latour Private Reserve. From its inception, this landmark blue-chip collectible has come to define cult Napa Cabernet through a series of iconic winemakers who’ve had a hand in building its legacy over many decades, and now its two most recent iterations show the beloved icon in perhaps its most radiant form ever. The reference-point 2018 caught everyone's attention with a pair of stellar 98-point scores that speak to its impeccable expression of this most classic of Napa vintages. Antonio Galloni calls the 2018 “inky, rich, and explosive … a fine addition to the lineage of one of Napa Valley's most historic wines.” We've also just received the new release of the truly epic 2019, which just garnerned a perfect 100-point score from James Suckling, in which he hails the utterly classic character and style that have defined the wine for going on five decades. Indeed, Suckling goes so far as to draw a direct comparison to the legendary 1974 rendition, which is widely recognized as one of the great Napa Cabs of all time. Wine Enthusiast likewise declares, "Another stunning vintage of this classic wine ... it shows a backbone of age-worthy structure and complexity." No serious collector should miss this opportunity to stock their cellar with these singular pieces of Napa heritage that are performing at the highest levels we’ve ever seen in this wine's storied history. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Beaulieu Vineyard "Georges de Latour - Private Reserve" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 98 $129.95 [View]( 2019 Beaulieu Vineyard "Georges de Latour - Private Reserve" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 100 $149.95 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Châteauneuf Brilliance: DC98, WS97 for Clos des Papes 2020 With reliably top-tier quality and perennially glowing accolades, Clos des Papes is always one of our most in-demand wines, regardless of vintage. The superlative praise backs up every new release; it is universally adored, from multiple 100-point scores to repeat Wine Spectator Top 10 performances. Fresh off a newly released 97-point score from Spectator, the 2020 rendition is once again a quintessential expression of one of the Rhône's most singular wines—Jeb Dunnuck notes, “the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a silky, elegant wine that shows the vintage to a T … a medium to full-bodied, finesse-driven, yet still concentrated vintage for this cuvée that readers will love.” The in-stock 2019 vintage is every bit as compelling, "perfectly balanced, long and deep, resulting in a rich but surprisingly classic vintage of Clos des Papes," according to Decanter. As if the two recent releases weren't enough, we're also featuring a pair of towering library vintages that demonstrate the estate's lengthy history of excellence. A pristinely aged parcel of the 2005 vintage, a former Wine Spectator #1 Wine of the Year, as well as the monumentally perfect, 100-point 2016 vintage in magnum round out the set in fine fashion. For the most ardent Rhône fanatics, these are must-have treasures one and all, and this is an unparalleled opportunity to take your collection to the next level. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pre-Arrival) 98 $99.99 [View]( 2019 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 98 $99.99 [View]( 2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pre-Arrival) 98 $159.99 [View]( 2016 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape (1.5L) 100 $279.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2020 Grand Cru Burgundy: The Pinnacle of Excellence The 2020 Burgundy vintage has enjoyed incredible acclaim, and demand has never been higher. Wine Advocate’s William Kelly calls the reds “arresting wines…that are built for the ages,” while Neal Martin believes the vintage is “a growing season that rewrote the rules.” Today’s acquisitions feature classics and newcomers alike with highly limited selections from grand cru vineyards that display in full force the intensity, concentration, and vibrancy of this pivotal vintage. Leading the way are two exceptional bottlings of Bonnes Mares, with Bruno Clair’s rendition rated a Burghound *Don’t Miss*, while Neal Martin declares Jadot’s version “blooming delicious (already!).” Under-the-radar producers represent the power category, with an “exceptionally rich and unusually full-bodied” Echezeaux from Coquard-Loison-Fleurot, while Heresztyn-Mazzini brings a “sumptuous and hedonistic” Clos St-Denis to life that collectors are clamoring to have in their cellars. Rounding out the set are sharply priced fan-favorites from benchmark estates Faiveley and Château de La Tour. The 2020 Burgundies are disappearing as quickly as they enter the market, and these are allocations to jump on while they’re available. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot Echézeaux Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $279.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini Clos-St.-Denis Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 96 $299.99 [View]( 2020 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes (Pre-Arrival) 96 $299.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Faiveley Echézeaux Grand Cru "En Orveaux" (Pre-Arrival) 96 $299.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 96 $359.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 98 $459.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Bruno Clair Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru (Pre-Arrival) 97 $469.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Incomparable All-Star Spirits for the Holidays Our spirits department is simply second to none, and for the upcoming holidays, there's no better place to complete all of your holiday shopping needs than K&L. From crowd-pleasers to single-cask rarities to collectible "wow" gifts, we've got you covered. The incomparable Monkey 47 Gin in 1-liter format will have your holiday cocktail plan in great shape. The undisputed champion of its category at K&L for quite a while, the Monkey 47 even had Robert Parker himself declaring it "the greatest gin I have ever tasted. It's as good as it gets." Suntory's reference-point Hibiki is a standard setter in Japanese whiskey, and with its constantly allocated status, any opportunity to stock up should be seized with abandon. For hardcore rum fanatics, there are few names as coveted as Foursquare, and the single cask below represents one of the most compelling specimens we've ever seen from this treasured Barbados icon. In terms of simply jaw-dropping value, there is nothing (and we mean nothing) in our inventory like The Essential Hart Bros. 3-pack, a trio of truly singular, K&L-exclusive Speyside casks for $100 less than their individual retail prices combined. It's unequivocally our best spirits buy of the year by a long shot, whether you're the savviest collector or you're looking for a seriously impressive gift for your favorite Scotch enthusiast. Things are officially kicking into full holiday gear, so don't miss this opportunity to check a lot of crucial items off your list. Item Name Retail Link Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Gin (1L) $69.99 [View]( Suntory "Hibiki Japanese Harmony" Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml) $84.99 [View]( Laphroaig 10 Year Old "Batch 015" Original Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $89.99 [View]( Laphroaig "Cairdeas Bottled 2022" Warehouse 1 Ex-Maker's Mark Barrel Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $89.99 [View]( Barrell Bourbon "Private Release C94A - K&L Exclusive" Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys (750ml) $99.99 [View]( 2007 Foursquare 15 Year Old "Single Cask Nation" Cask #12 Single Barrel Cask Strength Barbados Rum (750ml) $149.99 [View]( The Essential Hart Brothers Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Collection (3x700ml) (Previously $285) $184.99 [View]( Balvenie 21 Year Old "Port Wood" Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $249.99 [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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