This delightful Rosé sparkling wine comes from Burgundy. It is made of 80% Pinot Noir, and 20% Gamay Noir. The charming eye of the swan color comes from the addition of Pinot Noir to the wine when the lees are disgorged, following the traditional fermentation in the individual bottle, in the champagne method. On the palate it is very rich and fruity but just off-dry on the finish. The mousse is explosive, with a very creamy palate impression. It shows just a hint of the earthiness of a Pinot Noir from Burgundy. This is charming rosé, subtle and deligh... Read More » 

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Bright and cheerful, with very pretty red fruit notes, this is simply charming. Located near the border with Chassagne Montrachet, in the best area of Santenay, this is rather Volnay-like, with fine elegant structure, pretty red and black fruit notes, and a lovely open character. This is, quite simply, charming Pinot Noir with a profound sense of place. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 02/09) 

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This has lovely fruit, and lots of charm. This is one of the real values in Burgundy today. This appellation is common to a number of villages, all situated in the Côte de Nuits region : Brochon, Fixin, Premeaux-Prissey, Corgoloin, Comblanchien. It is an interesting wine combining the different characteristics of the various "terroirs" : fairly soft and rich wines in the South to more tannic wines with a strong structure in the North. Pinot Noir is the only grape variety used for this appellation. 

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Bright and earthy, with a long and elegant finish. Marconnets is on the border with Beaune, on the slope above Narbantons. This has a full mid-palate, with lots of fine tannins, and an elegant structure. It was vinified with partial stems, and will age beautifully, or be lovely now with an hour in the decanter. Dark berry fruit notes balance the earthy and structured nature of the wine. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 07/09) 

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Of the 2004s I have tried recently this was nothing short of truly impressive and lovely. Quite frankly, it's delicious and a terrific value. And at 30% off the original price, it won't be around for long. The focused black fruit notes are followed by a long and spicy finish. It is just starting to develop elegant secondary aromas, with some notes of sous bois. No trace of the dreaded "Green Meanies" in this wine! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 10/09) 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "One of the flagship wines of Louis Jadot, this wine comes from a s... Read More » 

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This delightful sparkling wine, made in Burgundy, in the traditional Champagne method, is composed of the traditional champagne varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. When grown on the limestone soils of the Cote Challonaise and the Cote de Beaune, these varietals produce a sparkling wine of brightness, with fine bubbles and a lovely finish. If you love champagne, but are trying to keep down costs (or simply enjoy it more often, without breaking the bank), this is one you must try. Only K&L's direct import can bring you a bottle-fermented, classic spar... Read More » 

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90-92 points Allen Meadows' Burghound: "Very mild reduction can't begin to suppress the elegant, airy and refined extract of red pinot fruit nose that merges seamlessly into rich and relatively full flavors that possess a supple mid-palate that firms up moderately on the sappy and mouth coating finish. This is pretty rather than truly profound though if it can add a bit more depth with time in bottle, that may change. For the moment however, this appears to possess very good to excellent potential." I didn't find the reductive notes that Burghound notic... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense aromas of mineral, wild berry and black currant mark this firm, tensile red. Its tannins are present and balanced by a sweetness midpalate. Fine, lingering aftertaste." (Bruce Sanderson, Web Only, 03/08) K&L's notes: This charming Pinot Noir comes from the village of Marsannay. It has bright cherry fruit, brambly notes of red and black fruits,and drinks very nicely today, although a few years in the cellar will tame it even more. Charming and bright, with a lovely nose and more structure and complexity than you might ... Read More » 

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This delightful Côte de Nuits-Villages displays the advantage of buying Burgundy from the less fashionable areas. It is rich, full bodied and has a long finish, with pronounced blackberry fruit notes. This is an extraordinary buy at this price. Although the wine comes from the village of Corgolin, it works with the supple and charming character of the vintage to produce a charming, rich wine for current drinking. It shows ripe fruit and lots of charm, along with a floral note. The finish has a note of black fruit and an interesting spice. This is a favo... Read More » 

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When you visit this vineyard, it is most impressive to see the gnarled 100-year-old vines in this vineyard. You can alwys tell a really ancient vine, for it shows where it was sawed through to shorten it so tractors could clear it, as the change from horses proceeded! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) Lucien Camus is one of the rising stars in the Côte de Beaune, making wine from vineyard holdings in Savigny-Les-Beaune, Pommard and Beaune. While many of the more famous names in the area have caused a stir by trying one experimental technique after a... Read More » 

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Allen Meadows writes: "A beautiful and completely classic Vosne nose features notably ripe black and blue fruit aromas nuanced by violet hints that can also be found on the sweet, fresh, pure and nicely intense middle weight flavors that are supported by equally ripe structural elements on the long and balanced finish. A lovely villages." (Burghound, 01/08) K&L's Notes: Made in a masculine style, with black fruit notes and nice spice notes. An approachable but still masculine style. Shows the influence of the Francois Freres toasty barrels, although... Read More » 

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A friend of the late Denis Mortet, he is styling his wines similarly to those from that famous estate. The Guyot family is one of the oldest in Marsannay-la-Côte, the village just north of Gevrey-Chambertin, and quality here has skyrocketed since Olivier Guyot began running the domaine in 1990. The estate today encompasses 15 hectares of vines in Marsannay and Gevrey-Chambertin, as well as small holdings in grands crus Clos-St-Denis and Clos de la Roche in Morey-St-Denis. Friendly and enthusiastic, Olivier is thoroughly committed to organic and biodynami... Read More » 

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Pretty cherry notes, with a lush mid-palate, followed by an interesting mineral note. Very rich and round on the palate, but not at all heavy. Charming wine from a great vintage, at great price! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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On the nose this incredible value offers black fruit and sweet spices aromas combined with the toasted notes coming from barrel maturation. The palate is round with silky tannins that express the maturity and quality of 2005. Impossibilty to beat at this price point. 

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Lovely and rich, this is delightful Pinot Noir from Moillard. They are now working with Pascal Marchand as their consulting winemaker, growing their grapes organically and biodynamically, and the quality has come up terrifically. (Ketih Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) The winery says: "The vineyard of the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits is on the plateau above the Cote de Nuits, at an altitude of 300 to 400 meters. The soil is stony and calcareous is perfect for soft fruits, such as blackcurrants, redcurrants, raspberries and, of course, grapes. The grape variety... Read More » 

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This comes from the border between the village of Premeaux and Comblanchien, from an extremely well-situated vineyard located next to Clos de Marechale, the very well-known Premier Cru Nuits St. George vineyard, whose wine sells for $90 or more per bottle. This has a very Nuits character, and is a delightful wine, with nice spice, a bit of structure and fairly prominent red fruit notes. It represents a terrific value. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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Lovely, deep ruby red color. Soft dark fruit nose. Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a fresh wine, lively with silky tannins. Best drunk young in its primal youth. Can be laid down for 3 to 4 years. Serve with pork for a match that is both authentic and cost effective! 

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Bourgogne 'Joseph Faiveley' Pinot Noir is named in honor of current proprietor François Faiveley's great, great grandfather. Born in 1823, Joseph took over and greatly expanded the domaine which his father, Pierre, had founded in 1825. This represents a spectacular value in entry level red Burgundy, and is ready to drink now. 

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Allen Meadows writes: "This is a much more masculine wine with a restrained red and black fruit nose that is followed by frank, direct and delicious middle weight flavors that display almost no rusticity as well as more pinot character. I like the sense of concentration and finishing punch." Ripe, lovely, concentrated and drinking well now! If you are looking for a Burgundy with some heft, and density, try this one! 

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Very pretty red fruit notes are accompanied by a relatively soft palate impression, particularly for this terroir. Nice character, a memorable finish, and price that won't break the bank. What's not to like? 

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Sweeter and more supple than the Bourgogne, with round fruit, followed by some tannins at the finish. Nice black fruit notes. According to Robert Parker: "His wines are powerful, densely-colored, full-bodied examples of Nuits St.-Georges that might even be better if he bottled them sooner. Nevertheless, readers in search of intense, muscular, powerful, blockbuster red Burgundies should note that Chicotot delivers the goods." (08/95) 

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95 Points Wine Spectator: "Deep and brooding, this already seems to be closing up. Dense, with sweet black fruit, spicy oak, strapping tannins and vibrant acidity, in a modern style. Everything is in the right proportion. A red to cellar for 10 years. Best from 2015 through 2030." 92 points Steve Tanzer: "Good bright ruby. Musky aromas of blackberry, minerals, violet and dark chocolate. Densely packed, superripe and sweet, with brisk acidity giving energy to the black raspberry flavor. Fresh and impeccably balanced. This very suave, broad wine really co... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Elegant and firm, with red berry and red cherry flavors accented by violet. Nicely balanced, this should come together in two to three years. Best from 2010 through 2015. 90 cases imported." (11/08) At our recent staff tasting, this had opened quite nicely, with rich and sappy Vosne Romanée fruit on the mid-palate. Lovely, impressive and well-priced. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 10/09) 

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The Craipillot vineyard lies just below Lavaux St. Jacques, and next to Champonnet. Clive Coates calls it 'the obscure (I have never seen an example) Craipillot'. Well, here is a rare chance to try this vineyard! The vines are from 75 to 100 years old, and the wine clearly reflects this. Focused, balanced and made in an entirely elegant style, this has a pretty cherry and strawberry nose. In contrast to some Gevreys which are highly extracted and dark, with fierce tannis, this is delicate, full of finesse and has a lovely finish and great integrity. 

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This fresh and unoaked Pinot Noir displays a deep and intense ruby-red color with purplish tints. Pure with aromas of black cherry, chocolate and licorice lead to palate impression of some structure with flavors of ripe pie cherries. The tannins are fresh and lively. Coming from 2007, it is lighter in character and fresh. 

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88-90 points Allen Meadows: "Here the wood is almost perfectly integrated already with wonderfully pure and subtly spicy floral and Vosne style fruit aromas that complement perfectly the rich, sweet and impressively detailed flavors that deliver excellent length for this level. An impressive villages and recommended." (Tasted: Apr 01, 2008) 

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This has lovely fruit, and lots of charm. This is one of the real values in Burgundy today. This appellation is common to a number of villages, all situated in the Côte de Nuits region : Brochon, Fixin, Premeaux-Prissey, Corgoloin, Comblanchien. It is an interesting wine combining the different characteristics of the various "terroirs" : fairly soft and rich wines in the South to more tannic wines with a strong structure in the North. Pinot Noir is the only grape variety used for this appellation. 

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89-91 from Allen Meadows: "An expressive nose that runs almost entirely to the red side of the fruit spectrum is both subtly spiced and airy and leads to nicely rich yet detailed middle weight flavors that possess good punch and energy on the very ripe, indeed almost surmature finish of mocha and coffee hints. This is very forward and will require only mid-term cellaring and actually the richness is such that it could be enjoyed young. Worth a look." (Burghound, 01/08) 

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This delightful Chambolle comes from a vineyard located below the famous Chambolle Charmes, and shares much of that charming character. It is made by the small negociant firm run by Alix de Montille, and owned by Alix and her brother Etienne, who runs the famous Domaine de Montille in Volnay. Alix is also married to Jean-Marc Roulot, the famous Meursault producer. You can see wine is their life, which is often the case in Burgundy. Her wines are pure, un-manipulated, and above all, speak of a sense of place. Lovely red fruit notes on the nose are fo... Read More » 

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91-94 Points from Burghound: "A very subtle hint of wood adds a background nuance to the ripe, serious and brooding violet and cassis-infused nose that merges into sweet, pure and impressively concentrated full-bodied flavors that deliver excellent power, depth and length on the driving finish. This is a firmly structured wine that will require every bit of a decade for it to fully blossom." (Burghound, 01/08) 

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Showing a luminous ruby red with light purplish reflections, the nose is floral and sweet spice aromas evolving on to toasty notes. Elegant, delicate and suave on the palate with notes of red small fruits and licorice and a hint of earthiness . The tannins are fine and smooth. The spice and ripeness from this fine vintage give the wine interest and long finish. This is quite a value! 

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The source of the name for this vineyard is amusingly shown on a graphic on the bottle. Due to the steep nature of the vineyard, workers in skirts are apt to "montre cul". And you are likely to be able to tell if they are wearing culottes or not, under their skirts... But the fun aside, this is a lovely and elegant vineyard, producing wines of delicacy and red fruits. And Kermit Lynch writes about this wine: "Enough about the name, the terroir itself is known for producing a very fine Bourgogne rouge and the 2006 is no exception-it sports a classic Pi... Read More » 

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Produced by Emile Chandesais, now part of the Michel Picard organization, this is a delightful, focused and mineral driven Mercurey from a great vintage. Long and linear on the finish, this is made for drinking with grilled meats or a roast chicken. Lovely Premier Cru Burgundy from a terrific vintage, at a great price! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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88-89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Jadot’s white 2006 Savigny-les-Beaune Les Vergelesses smells of lemon candy, marjoram, oak spice, and white peach. Uniting a doughy sense of substantiality with refreshing brightness and clarity, it finishes with impressive intensity, promising the potential for 4-6 years of bottle maturation." (12/08) 

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Wine Spectator writes: "Bright raspberry and wild berry notes are buoyant, thanks to the lively structure. The tannins are well integrated. Elegant and moderately concentrated. Drink now through 2012." K&L's notes - Big, spicy and showing an interesting bit of earthiness. Nice finish. This has come around and integrated nicely since I first tasted it at the Domaine in 2007. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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A wonderful pale "eye of the swan" color, a fragrant, unmistakeably Pinot Noir nose and a dry, clean finish. Sound like something you might want for summer? Well so did I, so I was excited to find this available. The lovely fruit is followed by a long finish. Rich enough to drink with grilled wild salmon or Cornish game hens, but delicate enough for summer drinking. Delightful is the only word for this. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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This Gevrey is made in a rich, meaty style, with deep fruit and a nice balance. Clean, rich, nice finish, and a great price for a Premier Cru! This wine was made by the talented young winegrower, Denis Berthaut, and is our direct import. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 06/09) 

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This comes frm the oldest vines on the estate (80 to 90 years old), facing due south at the top of the hillside. Lovely ruby color. Powerful nose, fruity aromas with the taste of raspberry and black cherry. Strong, well structured with toasted overtones (cocoa), long on the palate. This wine should be decanted for immediate consumption. Reaches its best between 6 and 8 years. Serve with grilled meat, game or hard cheeses. 

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Allen Meadows writes: "This too is fresh and rustic with a similar nose but with rounder and slightly riper medium weight flavors that also possess a slight edge but here there is enough depth and ripeness to carry it without unduly compromising the balance." (Burghound, 04/08) I retasted this wine again in May of 2009, and it was clean, rich, focused and lovely, with little rusticity remaining. (Keith wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Ripe and plummy, with pretty floral aromas, tight, compact cherry and currant flavors and firm tannins that keep them in check. The flavors need time to mellow and expand..." (02/91) According to Robert Parker: "The Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Lavieres is excellent, with deep, medium-bodied, tannic yet concentrated flavors. It should possess excellent aging potential. It has fine color, is built for the long haul, and should last 12-15 years." (01/90) 

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According to Robert Parker: "This wine from Auxey-Duresses exhibits good winemaking. The Auxey-Duresses-Clos du Val is elegant, and the tannins fine. It is an attractive, medium-bodied, spicy, earthy wine, ideal for drinking over the next 5-6 years." (01/90) 

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WOW! This is a price we never expected to see. Now offered at more than half off! 92 points Wine Spectator: "Flashy oak is matched by dense black cherry and blackberry flavors in this powerful red. The tannins are slightly rustic, but the fruit is focused and pure. Needs some time. Best from 2012 through 2022. 50 cases imported." (05/09) Allen Meadows's Burghound calls this Excellent, gives it 90-93 points and says: " A completely different aromatic profile is presented as here the nose is much more earth dominated with a mix of red, black and violet... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Pure and focused, displaying red cherry, raspberry and mineral flavors. This has verve and energy, with a vibrant structure and a long, finely tannic finish. Best from 2011 through 2021. 200 cases imported." (05/09) "Outstanding!" from Allen Meadows' Burghound and 89-92 points: "Here the wood is very generous and borders on being intrusive as it presently dominates the blue and black fruit that introduces rich, full and suave flavors possess a mouth coating texture and finer tannins than usual on the admirably long finish. As ... Read More » 

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91 points from Stephen Tanzer: "Dullish medium red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, smoke, leather and loam; smells deep! Then dense, solid and sweet, with very good vinosity and intensity to its soil-driven flavors of cherry, minerals and spicy underbrush. Plump but with a light touch. Finishes with a broad, fine dusting of tannins and good mineral persistence. This has turned out very well." (Mar/Apr 09) According to Burghound: "Here the nose displays the most wood of any of these Beaune 1ers though it stops short of being intrusive to the ... Read More » 

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Burghound writes: "An exuberant red berry fruit and subtle warm earth infused nose introduces transparent and attractively minerally middle weight flavors that are balanced, vibrant and persistent. This is really a lovely effort crafted in a distinctly understated style. Worth a look." (01/09) 

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Fermentation occurs in open wooden or stainless steel fermenters. The total maceration generally lasts 15 to 18 days. The wine is kept in barrels for 18 months before bottling. Savigny-les-Beaune is a delicate and elegant wine showing intriguing spicy notes as well as wild berries. The spicy character is typical to that area. On the palate, the wine has considerable finesse and elegance. It develops harmoniously between 3 to 10 years of age. As its close neighbor, Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny goes very well with the simplest cuisine or the typical bistro... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "Dubreuil has always made fashionable, elegant, light-colored wines known for their finesse..." (12/92) 

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Allen Meadows writes: "An interesting nose that combines intense and pretty floral aromas with pungent Savigny earth that continues onto the rich, rustic and sweet middle weight flavors that are robust, powerful and punchy. This won’t win any awards for elegance but there will be no accusations of it being a wimpy wine!" (Burghound, 01/07) 

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Our notes: "There are a total of only 5 barrels of this wine made. It comes from 48 year old vines, in two parcels, one near Beze and one in the center of Chambertin. It is more masculine in character than the Charmes, and even more so than the Mazis. On the palate it is dark and concentrated. It is young, brooding, and reicent, with lots of life ahead of it. " (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) The holdings of this 13.6-hectare domaine are spectacular, with an incredible 7 hectares of grands crus, including 2.1 hectares in Clos de Vougeot, Cha... Read More » 

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88-90 points Allen Meadows: "A classic, and notably fresh, Vosne nose replete with very ripe and highly spiced black pinot fruit with nuances of soy and hoisin that continue onto the round, suave, supple and attractively stylish medium weight flavors blessed with more sophisticated tannins though this packs a punch and is relatively robust on the solidly long finish. If there is a nit, it's that at present this is not only complex but the material is at least here to possibly develop that with a few years in bottle." (Jan 01, 2008) This wine comes from v... Read More » 

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