New Burgundy Arrivals & More

Flickinger Wines has a great group of new arrivals on offer today. Burgundy fans have a trove of options to consider from Cheviilon, Dujac, de Montille and more. Do not miss the most impressive 10 vintage vertical or Clos des Chenes from Volnay master Michel Lafarge. There are plenty of other highlights here as well - check our the magnums of '05 Lynch Bages, '07 Chave Hermitage and '07 Dujac Bonnes Mares - these trophies don't come around every day! Take the time to browse our new arrivals and add some new gems to your collection today - happy hunting!

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Producer	Vint.	Wine	Price	Qty	Order
		Bordeaux Red
Ch. Cos d'Estournel	2003	St. Estephe	$180	1
	WA 97 (8/2014): Two terrific efforts from this vintage, the 2003 Cos d’Estournel (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) remains one of the superstars of the vintage. It offers an opaque ruby/purple hue as well as notes of incense, camphor, licorice, creme de cassis and graphite. Full-bodied, opulent, incredibly fresh and well-delineated, it can be consumed now and over the next decade. Kudos to the team at Cos d’Estournel.   WS 97 (3/2006): Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, spice and mineral. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is first-growth quality. Best after 2012. 15,000 cases made.   JS 97 (3/2011): What a nose here with incredible flowers and currants, with hints of forest fruits and dried fruits too. A very complex nose. A massive palate with huge tannins, a real blockbuster style. Loads of complexity, and this is just a baby. Still needs eight or nine years.   NM 96 (3/2013): Tasted at Bordeaux Index's "10-Year On" tasting in London. The Cos d'Estournel 2003 has a more flamboyant, sumptuous bouquet compared to the Montrose with luscious redcurrant, raspberry, vanilla and graphite scents that soar from the glass. The palate is full-bodied, but I feel that it has lost weight in recent years as it sheds its puppy fat. This is a very focused Saint Estephe, very composed with fine definition and minerality towards the long finish. At the moment it stands side by side with the Montrose, but both remain true to their style.   VM 94 (6/2006): Red-ruby. Knockout nose combines currant, espresso, earth and exotic spices. Wonderfully round and sweet, with Outstanding volume and density. A spherical, seamless wine that saturates the entire palate. The huge but lush tannins coat the teeth. This is accessible now but has the sheer material for long aging.
	2003	St. Estephe (1.5 L)	$439	1
	WA 97 (8/2014): Two terrific efforts from this vintage, the 2003 Cos d’Estournel (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) remains one of the superstars of the vintage. It offers an opaque ruby/purple hue as well as notes of incense, camphor, licorice, creme de cassis and graphite. Full-bodied, opulent, incredibly fresh and well-delineated, it can be consumed now and over the next decade. Kudos to the team at Cos d’Estournel.   WS 97 (3/2006): Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, spice and mineral. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is first-growth quality. Best after 2012. 15,000 cases made.   JS 97 (3/2011): What a nose here with incredible flowers and currants, with hints of forest fruits and dried fruits too. A very complex nose. A massive palate with huge tannins, a real blockbuster style. Loads of complexity, and this is just a baby. Still needs eight or nine years.   NM 96 (3/2013): Tasted at Bordeaux Index's "10-Year On" tasting in London. The Cos d'Estournel 2003 has a more flamboyant, sumptuous bouquet compared to the Montrose with luscious redcurrant, raspberry, vanilla and graphite scents that soar from the glass. The palate is full-bodied, but I feel that it has lost weight in recent years as it sheds its puppy fat. This is a very focused Saint Estephe, very composed with fine definition and minerality towards the long finish. At the moment it stands side by side with the Montrose, but both remain true to their style.   VM 94 (6/2006): Red-ruby. Knockout nose combines currant, espresso, earth and exotic spices. Wonderfully round and sweet, with Outstanding volume and density. A spherical, seamless wine that saturates the entire palate. The huge but lush tannins coat the teeth. This is accessible now but has the sheer material for long aging.
Ch. Les Cruzelles	2016	Lalande de Pomerol	$29	8
	VM 93 (1/2019): The 2016 Les Cruzelles is every bit as captivating from bottle as it was from barrel. Dense, pliant and inviting, the 2016 has so much to offer. Black cherry, plum, menthol, licorice, new leather and lavender all run through this super-expressive, pliant Lalande de Pomerol from Denis Durantou. The 2016 offers a striking combination of fruit intensity and structure. I loved it. Antonio Galloni.   JD 92+ (2/2019): From more clay soils, the 2016 Château Cruzelles is a darker, more structured effort and offers plenty of blackcurrant fruit, notes of smoked earth, gravelly minerality, and underbrush, medium to full body, and a balanced, beautifully layered style. The 2016 vintage is loaded with high-quality wines that represent terrific values and this is one of them. Drink it over the coming 10-15 years.   WA 92 (11/2018): The medium garnet-purple colored 2016 Les Cruzelles gives up notes of raspberry preserves and chocolate-covered cherries with touches of unsmoked cigars and tilled soil. Medium-bodied and softly textured, the palate delivers loads of red and black fruits with a velvety texture and lively finish.
Ch. Troplong Mondot	2005	St. Emilion	$249	8
	WA 99 (4/2008): This estate was justifiably elevated to a Premier Grand Cru Classe in the new St.-Emilion classification thanks to the exceptional efforts of proprietress Christine Valette over the last two decades. The 2005 is one of the monumental wines of the vintage, and may eclipse their prodigious 1990. Inky/blue/purple-colored with an exceptional bouquet of Asian spices, blueberries, blackberries, truffles, cold steel, graphite, and charcoal, it hits the palate with exceptional purity, laser-like precision, a compellingly concentrated, multilayered mouthfeel, a broad, savory texture, terrific acidity, and substantial, but sweet tannins. It lives up to everything it revealed in barrel, and appears set to live for a half century or more. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050.   VM 96 (6/2008): Full ruby-red. Spectacularly ripe nose offers plum jam, minerals, licorice, mocha and a whiff of game, all lifted by exotic flowers. Explosively ripe and sweet in the mouth, with uncanny fullness and depth to the flavors of raspberry, smoke and milk chocolate. A blockbuster of a wine with a three-dimensional texture and Outstanding weight but with almost magically ripe acidity giving great precision to the flavors and drawing out the finish. Incredible melting tannins saturate the palate and front teeth. Wonderfully suave wine, the best I've ever tasted from this chateau.   WS 96 (3/2008): Exhibits aromas of coffee, ripe fruit, wild mushroom and blackberry. Dark and very complex. Full-bodied and chewy, yet velvety and beautiful, with intense flavors of blackberry, chocolate and tobacco. Very, very long This is layered and gorgeous. Best after 2016. 6,250 cases made.
La Chenade	2016	Lalande de Pomerol	$25	1
	JD 93 (2/2019): A smoking good wine from an appellation that should get more recognition that it does, the 2016 Chenade offers a floral, medium to full-bodied style that carries loads of gravelly minerality as well as notes of black cherries, raspberries, spring flowers, and earth. With terrific purity and, again, a lovely floral quality, it’s a gorgeous red to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.   VM 92 (1/2019): The 2016 La Chenade offers a striking interplay of sweet red berry/plum fruit, blood orange, mint and exotic spice. Cabernet Franc aromatics are super-expressive in this pliant, mid-weight Lalande de Pomerol, with rose petal, star anise and savory herb overtones that emerge in the glass. La Chenade shows just how appealing 2016 is, even among humbler appellations. The 2016 is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Antonio Galloni.   JS 92 (1/2019): This is very rich on the nose with so much merlot character. Plums and dried fruit. Full body, round and chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Soft and juicy. Drink now or hold.
		Bordeaux White
Ch. Climens	1988	Barsac (375 ML) Lightly Faded Label	$65	10
	WA 96 (11/1994): The 1988 reveals layer upon layer of honeyed pineapple-and orange-scented and -flavored fruit, vibrant acidity, high levels of botrytis, and a fabulously long, yet well-focused finish. It is a great wine. Anticipated maturity: now-2015.
	1997	Barsac	$79	8
	WA 94 (4/2000): Consistently one of the most profound wines of Barsac/Sauternes, this wine, made from 100% Semillon, is one of the most ravishing examples of just how much elegance can be built into a powerful race horse style of wine. The classic 1997 Climens boasts gorgeously pure pineapple, citrus, butter, mineral, and floral scents in its soaring aromatics. While it is not a blockbuster, it is medium to full-bodied, with extraordinary precision, elegance, and purity. This slightly sweet Climens should drink well young, but evolve nicely for 15-30 years. It is unquestionably a high-class Barsac. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025.
	1997	Barsac (375 ML)	$40	19
	WA 94 (4/2000): Consistently one of the most profound wines of Barsac/Sauternes, this wine, made from 100% Semillon, is one of the most ravishing examples of just how much elegance can be built into a powerful race horse style of wine. The classic 1997 Climens boasts gorgeously pure pineapple, citrus, butter, mineral, and floral scents in its soaring aromatics. While it is not a blockbuster, it is medium to full-bodied, with extraordinary precision, elegance, and purity. This slightly sweet Climens should drink well young, but evolve nicely for 15-30 years. It is unquestionably a high-class Barsac. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025.
Ch. La Tour Blanche	1988	Sauternes (375 ML)	$39	9
	WA 92 (11/1994): The 1988 exhibits superb richness, plenty of botrytis, creamy, honeyed, tropical fruit (pineapples galore), wonderfully integrated, toasty oak, crisp acidity, and a rich, full-bodied, long finish. The wine is just beginning to evolve and it is clearly capable of lasting for 25-35 years.
Ch. Rieussec	1988	Sauternes (375 ML)	$39	7
	WA 93 (11/1994): The 1988 remains a very backward wine. Full-bodied and powerful, extremely rich and dense, it may be the least evolved 1988. The nose offers enticing coconut, orange, vanilla, and honeyed scents. The flavors are highly extracted. The wine's acidity and youthfulness suggest this wine needs another 5-10 years of cellaring. It should keep for 30 years.   VM 90 (8/1998): Deep, oaky aromas of honey, coconut, vanilla and creme brulee Sweet and plump in the mouth; the flavors of coconut and tropical fruit are initially dominated by spicy oak notes. Finishes with slight heat (the alcohol is a relatively high 14.7%) but also excellent persistence of flavor. This showed more development of flavor as it opened in the glass.   WS 90 (12/2008): A beautiful, fresh and elegant Sauternes, with apple pie, lemon and candied apple on the nose. Full-bodied, with bright and clean aniseed, apple and apricot flavors. Medium-sweet and a crisp finish. Drink now.
	1997	Sauternes (375 ML)	$39	10
	VM 92+ (8/2000): Captivating, tangy aromas of vineyard peach, pear, white flowers and curry powder. Supple and very concentrated; thick but lively thanks to perfectly integrated acidity. Fruit notes nicely complemented by spice tones. Conveys a tactile impression of extract. Long and strong on the back end. Still quite youthfully unevolved and built for long life.   WA 91 (4/2000): This wine contains an extremely high percentage of Semillon (usually about 90%), which was to its benefit in 1997. The wine is light medium gold-colored, with a blockbuster nose of Grand Marnier liqueur intertwined with flower blossoms, smoky new oak, and coconut. Well-integrated wood has resulted in a seamless, full-bodied, unctuously-textured wine with considerable sweetness. This is a stunningly proportioned, beautifully pure wine. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025.
		Burgundy Red
Dom. Comte de Vogue	2007	Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru	$259	3
	BH 92 (1/2010): (all from younger vines Musigny). An expressive and relatively high-toned red and blue berry fruit nose mixed with subtle spice and floral notes offers a clear step up in aromatic complexity while introducing rich, naturally sweet, intense and sappy flavors that deliver impressive precision and a particularly seductive mouth feel as there is a velvety quality to the beautifully long, linear and balanced finish. This is not a dramatic wine in the manner of the two that follow but it quietly delivers excellent quality. Drink 2018+. Oustanding!   WA 92 (6/2010): Cocoa powder-dusted ripe black raspberry mingles with dark forest floor elements; roasted, subtly caramelized potato skins; and bloody red meat in the fascinating de Vogue 2007 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru. Caressing, rounded richness and sheer generosity characteristic for the entire vintage collection at this address by no means precludes admirable buoyancy and intriguing as well as enticing persistence that compels the next sniff and sip. This should be well worth following for at least 6-8 years, and will in that course of time doubtless more obviously distance itself from the corresponding village-level bottling. But while I may underestimate its longevity, it would I think be a shame if one waited to embrace this Pinot until the youthful bloom was not longer in its cheeks. Unfortunately - a not uncommon circumstance at this address - I was unable to taste the rare de Vogue Les Amoureuses of the vintage.   VM 91 (4/2010): (made from the young vines of Musigny; the village wine was bottled in January of 2009 while the rest of de Vogue's 2007s were bottled three months later) Bright red. Darker and muskier on the nose than the Chambolle villages, hinting at blueberry, wild herbs and menthol. Then silky and intense, with more energy and freshness than the village offering. Also more tannic and closed on the back but finishes with lovely cut and lingering blackberry and cassis perfume. I like the wildness here. A very serious wine for aging.
Dom. de Montille	2007	Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts Christiane Lightly Bin-Soiled Label	$800	1
	BH 91-94 (4/2009): A slightly more expressive and notably spicier nose of primarily red berry fruit aromas that also carry ample floral and earth influence over to the rich and full flavors that somewhat surprisingly do not possess the same degree of complexity, at least not at this very early juncture, while culminating in a serious, powerful and long finish that is a bit denser. I very much like the vibrancy and completeness. A qualitative choice though the Christiane is a bit more firmly structured. Drink 2015+. Don't miss!
Dom. Dujac	2007	Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (1.5 L)	$1,500	1
	BH 93 (1/2010): A very high-toned, airy and layered nose of red berry fruit and distinct floral notes, particularly dried red and white rose petal with a touch of lavender, slides gracefully into pure, intense, rich, full and focused middle weight flavors that possess excellent power and punch with ample minerality on the wonderfully long and moderately austere finish. This is an Outstanding effort in the context of the vintage. Drink 2019+.   VM 91-94 (4/2009): Bright, deep red. Aromas of raspberry liqueur, blueberry, menthol and musky herbs. Rich, chewy and dry; comes across as quite austere after the last couple of grand crus. But then Jeremy Seysses finds this quality to be reassuring in the context of 2007. "I'm drawn to austerity in this vintage," he told me, adding that he plans to lay down magnums of this wine in his personal cellar, along with the Clos de la Roche and Echezeaux. Finishes with dusty tannins and excellent thrust.
	2007	Echezeaux Grand Cru (1.5 L) Very Lightly Bin-Soiled Label	$1,000	1
	BH 91-93 (1/2009): A completely different nose that is much more overtly spicy with a beautifully layered nose that offers up notes of red, blue and black pinot fruit with rose petal and violet aromas as well as a hint of crushed leaf and forest floor, a nuance of which is picked up by the rich, full and intense flavors that possess better volume and length. Like the Charmes, this is really quite fine and perhaps a bit more mineral-driven than usual. Drink 2015+.   VM 91-93 (4/2009): Bright medium red. Subdued aromas of redcurrant, cinnamon, pepper and sweet oak. Delicate and subtle in the mouth, but with sappy richness and very good verve. Finishes supple and long, with some oak tannins showing.
Dom. Michel Lafarge	2014	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$149	2
	BH 90 (4/2017): (from 45+ year old vines that sit just above Champans.)This is also beautifully well-layered with its broad-ranging nose of red currant, pomegranate, earth, floral and spice-suffused aromas. As is usually the case this is both bigger and more powerful if not quite as elegant with a similar level of mid-palate concentration where the copious dry extract does a reasonably good if not perfect job of buffering the firm tannic spine on the impressively long if slightly edgy finish. This has many positive attributes but the balance isn't quite perfect. Drink 2022+.
Dom. Ponsot	2007	Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru	$395	1
	BH 94 (1/2010): (the aggregate size of this holding is a whopping 3.4 ha and Ponsot is easily the largest holder in Clos de la Roche.) A magnificently complex nose offers up a mix of both high and medium-toned aromas of mostly red berries but with a panoply of background nuances including leather, tea, underbrush, spice hints, jerky and smoke, most of which transfer to the textured, intense and precise full-bodied flavors that are, somewhat surprisingly, not quite as dense as those of the Clos St. Denis but actually finer (normally it's the reverse), all wrapped in a hugely long and explosive finish that completely coats the palate with extract, indeed so much of it that this does not seem all that structured yet it will clearly need at least 15 years to be at its best. Note that there was a hair of backend dryness in evidence that I am attributing to the recent bottling. Drink 2022+.
	2007	Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru	$325	1
	BH 93 (1/2010): A moderately complex but quite densely fruited nose of earthy red berries, underbrush and warm earth tones leads to silky, rich and round broad-shouldered flavors that possess taut muscle but no hard edges or tannins, in fact the mouth feel here is quite sophisticated, all wrapped in an impressively intense, mouth coating and harmonious finish. The structure is dense but fine and this should benefit from at least a decade of cellar time. A Griotte of class, grace and distinction. Drink 2017+.
		Rhone White
Ch. de Beaucastel	2014	Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes	$145	3
	JLL ***** (10/2015): Yellow robe, legs visible. The nose is full of potential, aided by a mix of salty freshness and a deep-seated apricot, peach, dried fruits, hazelnut combination. The palate has an effortless elegance, is very much a rounded southern wine with pedigree foundations. The length is marked by a salty, licorice graininess, and increased freshness on the finish. Its ace card is the lingering, quiet tread, of its finish. It will probably amplify, then close, and then become more complex. From 2022-23 in that case.   WA 95 (10/2015): A big step up over the classic cuvee (which isn’t always a given), the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is 100% Roussanne from ancient vines, some of which are over 100 years in age. A deeper, richer version of the traditional cuvee, it reveals a medium-gold color to go with sensational notes of white currants, quince, brioche, honeysuckle and lemon curd. Full-bodied, beautifully concentrated and rich, yet with plenty of acidity, drink this elegant, balanced beauty anytime over the coming 2-3 decades.   VM 95 (4/2016): (aged in a 50/50 blend of stainless steel tanks and oak barrels for eight months): Pale yellow-gold. Explosive, mineral-accented aromas of tangerine, poached pear and jasmine show superb clarity and pick up ginger, nougat and chamomile nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy, densely packed citrus and orchard fruit flavors thoroughly stain the palate and become more energetic with air. The mineral and floral notes come back emphatically on the strikingly long and incisive finish, which shows impressive, nervy tenacity and focus.
		Italy
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera	1995	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Intistieti	$650	1
	WA 98+ (10/2001): The 1995 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Intistieti possesses prodigious aromatics, flavor nuances, and complexity. It reveals Asian spice notes in addition to an exotic, funky incense smell to the extraordinary ripe, surreal perfume. There is also a dry, layered, intriguing texture and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. This wine seems to change every ten seconds or so, offering up provocative aromas and flavors. In short, I have never tasted anything quite like it. Kudos to the fanatical proprietor! I suspect the window of maturity will be 2004-2020+
Livio Sassetti	1997	Brunello di Montalcino Pertimali Very High Shoulder Fill; Signs of Old Seepage	$99	1
	WA 96 (10/2001): Readers should note that with the 1997 Brunello di Montalcino, the label has changed to emphasize the proprietor's name, Livio Sassetti, rather than the estate name, Pertimali. Always a top-notch Brunello, the 1997 is staggering in its aromatic fireworks and concentrated, long, intense flavors. Sumptuous aromas of dried Provencal herbs, roasted meats, soy, spice box, asphalt, truffles, and black fruits linger in the air. Flavors of new saddle leather are added to jammy black fruit characteristics. Opulently-textured, full-bodied, and gorgeously pure, this wine creates an olfactory overload. Its low acidity, high glycerin, and huge fruit reserves suggest drinking it now and over the next 12-18 years. Mamma mia!   WS 92 (10/2002): Balanced and refined. Very floral, with ripe fruit and a fresh undertone. Full-bodied, with well-polished tannins. A beauty. Still needs time. Best after 2004. 1,200 cases made.   VM 92 (8/2002): Saturated, almost inky garnet. Forceful underbrush aromas of mushrooms, damp soil and road tar. Fresh flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate and anise are nicely framed by firm, mouthcoating tannins. A full-bodied and plump wine with a wonderful sense of minerality on the sustained finish.
		Port
Fonseca	1997	Port	$55	7
	VM 93+ (6/2000): Full saturated ruby. Inky, brooding aromas of syrupy black fruits and violet. Dense, thick and tactile, with superb depth of flavor and compelling juicy sweetness. Finishes with powerful tannins and superb grip. Not as flamboyantly aromatic as this wine normally is in its youth, but structured for long, slow development in bottle.   WA 93 (1/2000): Somewhat of a lightweight for Fonseca, but undeniably charming, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers a floral, exotic, flamboyant bouquet, a sweet, fleshy style, but not a great deal of weight or massiveness. Heady alcohol, sweet tannin, and a velvety texture make for a gorgeous finish. While I would have preferred to have seen more weight, structure, and intensity, this is an Outstanding, albeit lighter than normal Fonseca. Anticipated maturity: now-2020.
Taylor	1997	Port	$69	8
	WA 96 (12/1999): Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.   VM 95+ (5/2000): Saturated deep ruby. Great minerally aromas of black plum, black cherry, roasted meat and deep spices. Very sweet and very dense, with youthfully backward black fruit, mineral and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with wonderfully ripe, sweet tannins and superb persistence and grip. Has the verve most '97s lack. This may ultimately challenge the great '94. Stephen Tanzer.   WS 94 (1/2017): Juicy and energetic, with lots of warm raisin, toffee and toasted peanut notes, mixed with mulled fig, singed juniper and baked plum flavors. Has a warm Christmas pudding feel through the finish, with nicely inlaid brambly grip. Best from 2020 through 2035. 10,000 cases made.
Warre	1997	Port	$59	10
	WS 94 (12/2008): Dark ruby. Subtle and rich aromas of prune, spice, juniper berry and leaves. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with big round tannins. Lasts for minutes on the palate. Still very young. It's lost its youthful toughness, but give it a little more time. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best after 2010. 4,000 cases imported.   MB [[*****]] (6/1999): Richly scented; elegant, excellent, finish.   VM 90 (6/2000): Medium ruby. Enticing aromas of cassis, lilac, licorice and mint. Rich, sweet and nicely concentrated; floral and dark berry flavors are fresh and pure. Stylish and seamless. Finishes with even, fine tannins and very good persistence.
		Bordeaux Red
Ch. Lynch Bages	2005	Pauillac (1.5 L)	$450		Sold Out
Ch. Pontet Canet	2005	Pauillac	$130		Sold Out
		Burgundy Red
Bouchard Pere et Fils	2003	Le Corton Grand Cru	$129		Sold Out
Dom. Comte de Vogue	2007	Bonnes Mares Grand Cru	$375		Sold Out
	WA 94 (6/2010): De Vogue’s 2007 Bonnes Mares calls to mind sweet-tart black raspberry candies and herbal lozenges, along with notes of brown spices and smoky black tea. Rich, sedate, and provocatively sweet and perfumed, this manages simultaneously to preserve a saline savor and suggestion of lobster shell reduction that precludes anyone calling it a “fruit bomb." The smoky and - for lack of a better covering term - “mineral" elements accompany this Bonnes Mares’ soothing finish all the way to its distant end. No doubt there is at least a decade’s worth of seduction and intrigue on hand, but here too, I would not hesitate to relish them significantly sooner.   VM 93 (4/2010): Very good bright red. Complex but youthfully restrained nose hints at dark raspberry, mocha, herbs and smoke. Quite suave for young Bonnes-Mares, with a slightly medicinal quality to the candied fruit and spice flavors. This has the firm acidity of hard candy and seems more red fruit than usual for this cuvee The tannins arrive late, allowing the finish to expand and linger. This is a lovely example of its vintage.   BH 93 (1/2010): (from a 2.7 ha parcel situated entirely in terres rouges soil in the south west portion of the vineyard). A surprisingly expressive nose displays a broad panoply of ripe floral and fruit aromas that include red raspberry, cherry, plum, violet and rose surrounded by warm soil tones that can also be found on the powerful and tautly muscled large scaled flavors blessed with ample underlying reserves of dry extract that render the relatively refined tannins invisible at present on the explosive and exceptionally deep finish where notes of citrus and floral resurface. A seriously impressive wine of Zen-like harmony and poise. Drink 2019+.
Dom. de Montille	2005	Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds	$189		Sold Out
	2007	Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds (1.5 L)	$219		Sold Out
	2010	Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds	$169		Sold Out
	2007	Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts Christiane	$800		Sold Out
Dom. Dujac	2007	Bonnes Mares Grand Cru	$625		Sold Out
	2007	Clos de la Roche Grand Cru	$475		Sold Out
	2007	Clos St. Denis Grand Cru	$450		Sold Out
	2007	Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts	$450		Sold Out
Dom. Henri Gouges	2007	Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les St. Georges	$129		Sold Out
	2007	Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains	$109		Sold Out
Dom. Marquis d' Angerville	2007	Volnay 1er Cru Champans	$149		Sold Out
	2007	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs	$179		Sold Out
	2007	Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds	$149		Sold Out
Dom. Michel Lafarge	2007	Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets (1.5 L)	$250		Sold Out
	2002	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$395		Sold Out
	2003	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$189		Sold Out
	2005	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$300		Sold Out
	2005	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes (1.5 L)	$675		Sold Out
	2006	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$159		Sold Out
	2008	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$149		Sold Out
	2009	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$219		Sold Out
	2011	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$119		Sold Out
	2012	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$169		Sold Out
	2013	Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes	$145		Sold Out
	2007	Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs (1.5 L)	$300		Sold Out
	2015	Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans	$169		Sold Out
Dom. Robert Chevillon	2005	Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les St. Georges	$229		Sold Out
	2007	Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les St. Georges	$149		Sold Out
	2005	Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains	$199		Sold Out
	2007	Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains	$125		Sold Out
		Burgundy White
Dom. Henri Boillot	2010	Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere	$159		Sold Out
	2011	Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere	$119		Sold Out
	2012	Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere	$123		Sold Out
	2013	Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere	$125		Sold Out
	2014	Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere	$169		Sold Out
		Rhone Red
Jean-Louis Chave	2007	Hermitage	$235		Sold Out
	2007	Hermitage (1.5 L)	$500		Sold Out
	2013	Hermitage	$229		Sold Out