Autumn 2020
FINE WINE & SPIRITS SINCE 1944
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WHEN CHAMPAGNE WAS VERY,
VERY, VERY, HARD TO FIND
100 YEARS AGO,
a catalog celebrating the wonderful wines of Champagne, Burgundy and the Rhône would not have been possible. Our country had just enacted the Volstead Act on January 16th of 1920, which led to a 13-year ban on the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages on US soil. Well, officially it did, but in that gap a host of substitutes rushed to fill the void. Moonshine from the South, bathtub gin from the northeast and wine bricks from California began to make their presence known, all increasing America’s desire for “the real thing.” Enter bootleggers, and our cover “model” this month, Piper-Heidsieck’s Prohibition bottle in honor of Prohibition’s 100-year anniversary.
The most awarded Champagne house of the 20th century wasn’t about to let moonshine be the drink du jour. Creatively using the French territory Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon off the east coast of Canada as a hub, Piper-Heidsieck was one of the first European producers to make inroads with bootleggers there that would bring its Champagne into the US. Once into the country, Piper-Heidsieck’s Champagne found its way into more than more than 30,000 speakeasies and scores of social luminaries who traded wine bricks for French cuvées. In time the “noble experiment” would come to an end, due in large part to Old World producers like Piper-Heidsieck, who reminded Americans that the freedom to choose how we live our lives is part and parcel with our identity. So raise a glass to ingenuity, quality and some of the world’s finest wines.
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“Too much of anything is bad. But too much Champagne is just right.” –Mark Twain
CHAMPAGNE
What is it about Champagne that’s so wondrous?! Is it the centuries of phenomenal production by some of the most storied brands in the world? Maybe it’s the fact that Champagne pairs beautifully with anything from fried chicken to caviar and everything in between? We think it’s all of that AND because the world needs a little more POP lately, and Champagne always delivers. From grand houses to boutique growers, Champagne is as elegant, savory and sparkling as you need it to be.
Dom Pérignon “This was by some margin the largest range of wines I tasted from any producer in the 2018 vintage: that it was also one of the most consistent speaks volumes about the attention to detail and technical expertise of Barnier and his team.” –William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Despite being synonymous with Champagne, Dom Pérignon’s lore is often misunderstood. Sure, “DP” is named after a 17th Century Benedictine monk, but no, Dom Pierre Pérignon did not invent Champagne (he did improve the secondary fermentation process that makes it so irresistible). Unlike other Champagnes, a bottle of Dom Pérignon is always a single vintage Champagne, which means in challenging years they do not release one. In fact, between 1921 and 2009 only 42 vintage Champagnes were produced. And while Champagne’s AOC requires all producers to age their wines a minimum of 3 years, Dom Pérignon’s more strict internal guidelines require a minimum of 7 years aging, and often they exceed a decade, making them both decadent and elegant upon release.
“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars.” –Dom Pérignon
Dom Pérignon 461005 Vintage 2010 $167.99 | 441601 Vintage 2009 (1.5L) $476.99 | 441836 Vintage 2008 $169.99 72579 Vintage 1993 $399.99 | 304348 Vintage 1993 (1.5L) $899.99 451755 Limited Edition Lenny Kravitz 2008 $199.99 | 451754 Limited Edition Lenny Kravitz Rosé 2006 $354.99 448156 P2 2002 $389.99 | 424004 P2 2000 $389.99 | 416526 P2 Rosé 1996 $899.99
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Charles Heidsieck
Louis Roederer
“Seamless...showing a texture of raw silk.”
“The 2012 is just stunning. It’s as simple as that.”
–Wine Spectator
–Antonio Galloni, Vinous
The history of the House - “Champagne Charlie” was
Every Champagne featured in this section,
the first Champagne estate to make significant inroads
from non-vintage to Blanc des Millénaires,
into the US by the mid-1850s - is one of legend. But it’s
is exquisite. We can’t stress this enough
their 20th and 21st Century wines that we’re raving
because it’s so unusual for a House of this
about today.
caliber to emphasize both their single vintage AND blended Champagnes equally.
Another incredible release from one of the world’s greatest and most recognizable producers. Cristal is not short on accolades, a Champagne that Robert Parker has called “one of the world’s great wines.” And the 2012 follows Charles Heidsieck 442569 Blanc de Blancs Millenaires 2004 $179.99 | 365932 Brut Reserve NV $59.99 130241 Blanc de Blancs Millenaires 1995 $249.99 | 455337 Collection Crayeres 1989 (3L) $1,299.99 6
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along in the footsteps of giants, a wine that Antonio Galloni called “absolutely stellar” and “stunning,” and which James Suckling noted was “seamless and quite silky…with effortless length and flow.” 453726 Louis Roederer Cristal 2012 $269.99 (866)922-4971 922-497 (866)
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Ruinart
Veuve Clicquot
“The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs is a great introduction to the house style.” –Antonio Galloni
“Honestly, I have never tasted better Champagnes from Veuve Clicquot.”
This historic Champagne with lineage to Dom Pérignon
Veuve Clicquot is perhaps the best known Champagne on
is actually the oldest established Champagne house
planet earth! Although founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot,
in the world. Although not as well-known in the US as
the global brand we know today is the result of one exceptionally
its competitors, given their focus on European markets
strong woman. When Philippe’s son Francois passed away in
until the last 30 years, don’t let the “challenger” status
1805, it was his widow, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who took the helm
fool you. Renowned for coaxing exceptional aromatics
at just 27 years of age. That’s right - in an era and industry
from its Chardonnay holdings in the Côte de Blancs
dominated by men, she not only assumed control of the business,
and Montagne de Reims, their Blancs des Blancs is
but also grew it in the following decades to become one of the
the soul of the house, a wine whose clarity and
world’s greatest Champagnes. So good, in fact, that the company
precision is unrivaled.
re-branded itself in her honor: “Veuve,” meaning widow.
–Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Ruinart 135638 Blanc de Blancs NV $84.99 369343 Blanc de Blancs NV (1.5L) $169.99
Billecart-Salmon “It’s clear that this is a house that’s going from strength to strength.” –William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate The historic Champagne house was founded in 1818 and remains one of the few family-owned grande marque producers today. As pioneers of the “cold settling” process prior to fermentation that adds an understated elegance to their wines, this endears them to enthusiasts and aficionados, alike. Allocations remain limited, so much so that this Champagne’s former importer was known to ask buyers what other Champagnes they carried before selling them a prized bottle of Billecart-Salmon! So getting an allocation of “Billy Bubbles” was a badge of honor, which we wear with pride! Billecart Salmon 312111 Brut Reserve NV $49.99 130140 Brut Rosé NV $72.99 73858 Brut Rosé NV (375ML) $39.99 75036 Brut Rosé NV (1.5L) $169.99 57081 Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé 2007 $229.99 433820 Cuvée Nicolas Francois Billecart 2006 $129.99
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La Grande Dame 2012 By Yayoi Kusama “La Grande Dame 2012 is a wine that is both precise and delicate. It is playful, lively, laughing…Its aging potential is immense, it is a wine whose tasting makes me vibrate.” –Didier Mariotti, Veuve Clicquot Cellar Master
Piper-Heidsieck “A legend in the making.” –Jeb Dunnuck One of Piper-Heidsieck’s most exceptional qualities is the attention to detail afforded both their vintage and non-vintage Champagnes. Non-vintage Champagne Chef de Cave, Émilien Boutillat, refers to the art of creating a perfect NV blend as adding a “dash of seduction,” a nod to the sampling of over 100 Champagne crus to decode the blocks that add structure or complexity, dimension and depth. Piper-Heidsieck’s Rare Champagne production has been equally finicky, declaring only eleven vintages in over four decades as being worthy of a single vintage bottling. Rare Champagne Chef de Cave, Régis Camus – arguably the greatest Champagne winemaker ever - selects and combines terroirs according to their expressiveness, not their rank in the scale of Premiers and Grands Crus, allowing sweet spices, fresh tropical fruits, smoky accents, chalky minerality and gourmand notes to harmonize in the glass.
Veuve Clicquot is surely an icon, and its star is La Grande Dame. Never shy of its love for the Pinot Noir grape, La Grande Dame is its perfect expression, comprised of an unheard-offor-Champagne 90% of the blend in the ’08 and ’12 vintages. But this is no brute – picked early and blended with Chardonnay grapes from Grand Cru plots in Bouzy, Verzenay and Verzy, it’s actually a wine of quiet restraint, light, yet with powerful character, a taut palate and lingering finish. And what better way to share it than adorned with the art of Japanese icon Yayoi Kusama, whose playful and colorful message matches Veuve Clicquot’s energy perfectly.
503052 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 $199.99
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Krug
Taittinger
“Krug seems to be going through an especially brilliant period. Recent releases…challenge the very best vintages of [their] wines.” –Antonio Galloni, Vinous Krug might just be the most sought after
Known for their masterful blends, they treat
Champagne in the world, if only because it’s
their vineyard blocks like NV Champagnes treat
adored by all segments of the wine community.
vintages, separating each to be tasted individually,
Connoisseurs appreciate its elegance; collectors
then blended together into a vintage wine around
know to buy early and in bulk before it’s gone and
their collective strengths allowing sweet spices, fresh
even picky somms who say they only buy
tropical fruits, smoky accents, chalky minerality and
“grower Champagnes” snap up Krug too!
gourmand notes to harmonize in the glass.
“Comtes is one of the most reliably age-worthy wines in Champagne, yet it continues to represent terrific value when compared to...tête de cuvée bottlings from other Grandes Marques.” –William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The rise in quality across all of Taittinger’s wines is well documented, especially with respect to the Comtes. This has much to do with the incredible land holdings that they have been able to collect over the decades. Taittinger now owns over 752 acres of vineyards, while most Grandes Marques Champagne houses own less than 75 acres. The ability to truly pick and choose... by vineyard, block and row, is sure to make a difference in control and quality of their wines.
Krug 117877 Grande Cuvée MV (375ML) $79.99 | 454151 Grande Cuvée 168th Edition NV $189.99 453542 Grande Cuvée 167th Edition NV $189.99 | 426469 Grande Cuvée 163rd Edition NV $169.99 459594 Grande Cuvée 161th Edition NV (3L) $1,524.99 | 451975 Vintage 2006 $299.99 | 426478 Vintage 2004 $249.99 458439 Vintage 2003 (1.5L) $249.99 | 456413 Vintage 2000 (3L) $2,599.99 | 435659 Clos du Mesnil 2004 $1,099.99 432220 Clos d`Ambonnay 2002 $2,599.99 | 393325 Collection 1988 $999.99 12
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Taittinger 461217 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2008 $194.99 435009 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2007 $127.99 | 450977 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2007 (1.5L) $299.99 418855 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2006 (6L) $2,699.99 | 414981 Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2006 (1.5L) $399.99 21659 Brut La Francaise NV $47.99 | 415990 Nocturne City Lights Sec NV $72.99 | 149364 Prelude Brut NV $89.99 110399 Cuvée Prestige Rosé $69.99 | 442486 Sebastiao Salgado Collection 2008 $239.99 (866) 922-4971
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“Champagne’s finest small growers have inspired and refreshed the region.” –William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Laherte Freres
Gatinois
One of the most exciting producers in Champagne today, Aurelien Laherte is one of the most creative, risk taking producers out there. Working with all 7 permitted varietals in Champagne, he crafts
GROWER CHAMPAGNE
wines that are wildly complex and fragrant, while showing more vinous character that really separates them from almost any other Champagne you have ever had.
For the value seekers, look no further! Gatinois has been making beautiful, clean and distinct Champagnes for 12 generations now, and the wines are simply amazing values. Embracing the early messaging of what Grower Champagnes accomplished by offering a great alternative to the Big Names, these wines offer up so much more… for so much less.
This is a stunning pair for the adventurous.
Marguet
Georges Laval
Benoit Marguet has earned quite the following and is inching closer to the “cult” level for his incredible array of Champagnes. His vineyards are mostly old vines in the famed areas of Ambonnay and Bouzy, both of which yield robust, flavorful and complex wines. His two entry level cuvees are a perfect window into the world of Benoit Marguet.
Vincent Laval farms some of the most important real estate in all of Champagne. His family’s property is documented to have never seen a single herbicide, pesticide or any other chemical in the vineyard… ever! These meticulously farmed vines yield hugely vibrant, concentrated wines that separate themselves from the crowd. This is a must try for the Champagne lover!
Almost 20 years ago, “Grower Champagne” began its steady rise as a critical subcategory of one of the most significant regions in the wine world. It began as a value replacement for “Big Name” Champagne houses, but it has matured beyond that and become a category that stands on its own with a crowd of adoring fans. Grower Champagne is better known in France as “Recoltant Manipulant” (or RM, as marked on bottles), where the producer makes the wines from estate grapes only. The producers to the right are just a few highlights of the great Growers we are excited about.
Grower Champagne 810 Gatinois Brut Tradition NV $39.99 | 413166 Gatinois GC Rosé Brut NV $39.99 443953 Marguet Shaman Extra Brut Rosé NV $49.99 | 443954 Marguet Shaman Extra Brut NV $49.99 459325 Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres Blancs De Blancs 2015 $79.99 459327 Laherte Freres Rosé de Saignee Les Beaudiers Extra Brut 2015 $74.99 448058 Georges Laval Brut Nature Cumieres Champagne NV $89.99
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Pop! Pop! Pop! The Best Values in Spanish, Italian & American Bubbles
Bisol Prosecco “Perhaps the most famous name in Prosecco.” –Ian D’Agata, Vinous Bisol is one of the most famous Prosecco producers today, a family-owned winery growing grapes in Valdobbiadene since 1542. A lot of wisdom comes from 5 centuries of production, including understanding how the thin-skinned and sensitive Glera grape can harness the most subtle nuance of season and place to deliver a wide range of flavors. Bisol’s hillside vineyards provide just such variations, meaning that a taste through a Bisol vertical is a taste of Glera’s various expressions.
SPARKLING
Not all great sparkling wines come from Champagne. In fact, Italian Proseccos, Spanish Cavas and Californian sparklers have earned fans over the years, for both their quality and affordability. Today’s collection highlights three of the best in the world today, each synonymous with their regional AVAs, and each with centuries-old storied traditions that have helped to define how great sparkling wines can be.
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“Bisol makes some of the best Prosecco Superiore on the market today.” –Monica Larner, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Bisol 454169 Prosecco ‘Crede’ 2017 $19.99 | 138927 Prosecco Brut Jeio NV $12.99 | 458744 Prosecco Jeio Cuvée Rosé NV $11.99 (866) 922-4971
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Raventos
Schramsberg
“Our family has been taking care of our estate since 1497 and introduced sparkling wine to Spain in 1872. Man, animal and plants come together in our farm to produce sparkling wines that express the minerality and history of our land.”
“The quality seems to be going from strength to strength and these were the best sparkling wines I’ve tasted from them.” –Robert Parker, Jr.
–Pepe Raventós
It is hard to believe that at the time that
While it’s true that Schramsberg
Columbus set sail from Spain to America,
is a relative newcomer to the
the Raventos family began their vine
sparkling wine world, they’re likely
growing history in Spain. And much in the
older than you expected. Founded
way that Biondi-Santi became the patriarch
nearly 160 years ago by German
of Brunello and Dom Pérignon the father figure
immigrant Jacob Schram, he was
of Champagne, it was the Raventos family
so far ahead of his time that two
that is credited with producing the first bubbles
World Wars and Prohibition prevented
of Spain back in 1872 from the tiny hamlet of
him from seeing his vision of producing
Sant Sadurní (just outside of Barcelona).
world class sparkling wine in California
Fast forward 143 years later and the Raventos
come true. But in 1965 the Davies
family is once again writing history by releasing
Family picked up the baton and ran
aged sparkling wines, producing terroir-driven
with it, doing what few New World
whites and rosé, and most importantly bottling
producers could: making sparkling
wines under a new designation, Conca
wine in the méthode Champenoise,
del Riu Anoi. This means the often misrep-
using the classic Champagne
resented appellation name of Cava DO is
varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
dropped from their labels, allowing Raventos to
and Pinot Meunier) to do so. Critically
further communicate the unique minerality of
acclaimed and much-adored, this
their particular land (think Chablis, Champagne
New World sparkling champion is just
and Sancerre) and to produce wines under
what the (wine) doctor ordered.
much higher quality standards. Explore and enjoy!
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Raventos
Schramsberg
449845 I Blanc De Nit (Rosé Cava) 2017 $19.99
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“Burgundy 2018 is one of the greatest ever vintages.” –Tim Atkin, Decanter
2018
BURGUNDY
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey “It’s not often that a winemaker’s genius can be detected in a bottle of basic Bourgogne. It would be like finding one of the world’s greatest speeches written on the back of an envelope. And yet, when I tasted the Bourgogne Blanc from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey…it was like discovering the vinous equivalent of the Gettysburg Address.” –Jancis Robinson
Amazing how it wasn’t long ago that we would buy all the PYC we could and almost beg our Burgundy lovers to give the Domaine a try. Not anymore! Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey’s reputation has now reached extraordinary
heights, and a remarkably consistent hand across a wide range of wines!
It’s extremely common for Burgundy collectors to gravitate towards the Grand Cru and best Premier Cru offerings for any producer, but Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey bucks that trend as his full range is bursting with quality no matter which cuvée you select. That care and consistency is what sets him apart from so many of his peers. Even more important is the value that he has been able to maintain over the years, continuing
Fans of exceptional, cellar-worthy Burgundy red and whites have much to be thankful for. The 2018 vintage was nothing short of spectacular. Early season concerns that the hot, dry summer would produce jammy reds and over-opulent whites turned out to be exactly the opposite. The wet winter provided deep water reserves, producing large yields of Chardonnay grapes that maintained their character by fighting so many other grapes on the vines for sunlight. As for Pinot Noir, old vines that dig deep into the water table turned out some of the most concentrated and ready to drink wines in recent memory. Even the Village and Regional wines were nuanced and expressive. In short, put your foot firmly on the proverbial Burgundy gas pedal and accelerate – this is a landmark vintage.
“The 2018 Burgundies exceeded my estimate.” –Neil Martin, Vinous
to make wines that come in at a fraction of the price of many Premier Crus, let alone Grand Crus.
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 460570 Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeots 2018 $174.99 460575 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes 2018 $157.99 460576 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Morgeots 2018 $157.99 460571 Chassagne-Montrachet Baudines 2018 $149.99 460573 Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroie 2018 $134.99 460582 Meursault 2018 $118.99 457563 St. Aubin Cuvée Marguerite 2018 $74.99 457648 Hautes Côte de Beaune Blanc Au Bout du Monde 2018 $44.99 460584 Santenay La Comme Blanc 2018 $69.99 *More selections from this producer available on Zachys.com
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Louis Jadot “This was by some margin the largest range of wines I tasted from any producer in the 2018 vintage: that it was also one of the most consistent speaks volumes about the attention to detail and technical expertise of Barnier and his team.” –William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Domaine Louis Jadot needs no introduction; they have been officially making great Burgundy since 1859, although the family were vignerons prior to that, producing from their iconic Clos des Ursules vineyard as early as 1826. Somehow they are also among the most underrated wines in Burgundy – perhaps due to the sheer number of labels across their Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru holdings, or for their distinct structure and age-ability. However, like Drouhin, they are always consistent, despite fads and cult wines commanding outrageous prices, and are arguably the most reliable of Burgundies.
Louis Jadot 459321 Corton Charlemagne Domaine des Heritiers 2018 $259.99 | 459308 Rully 2018 $34.99 459316 Puligny Montrachet Folatieres Domaine des Heritiers 2018 $117.99 459319 Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles Domaine Heritiers 2018 $649.99 459320 Montrachet 2018 $899.99 | 459243 Beaune Clos des Ursules Domaine des Heritiers 2018 $89.99 459300 Le Musigny 2018 $969.99 | 459296 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques 2018 $224.99 459263 Chambolle Musigny 2018 $78.99 | 459294 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2018 $399.99 459291 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 2018 $169.99 | 459290 Vosne-Romanée Beaux Monts 2018 $139.99 *More selections from this producer available on Zachys.com www.zachys.com 22 •• www.zachys.com 22
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Domaine d’Eugénie “The high quality and essential harmoniousness of Domaine d’Eugénie is particularly remarkable.” –Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Domaine Leroy “I can only describe tasting through [her wines] …as a viscerally thrilling experience.” –Antonio Galloni, Vinous Lalou Bize-Leroy didn’t earn the moniker “Queen of Burgundy” by chance. She earned it through an indelible combination of grit and savvy, traits
Domaine d’Eugénie is one of Burgundy’s historic domaines, yet could also be considered a rising star thanks to the Château Latour touch. It is the story of the reincarnation of the historic Domaine René Engel and its prized vineyard holdings in Vosne-Romanée and Clos Vougeot. Sadly, the early passing of René’s son Philippe Engel led to the sale of the Domaine. The highest bidder, François Pinault of Pauillac’s Château Latour, purchased the Domaine and
which have helped her oversee the rise to prominence of the most prestigious Domaine in all of Burgundy, DRC, to create her own 100-point scoring Domaine (Leroy) and oversee the family’s original négociant business, Maison Leroy. Domaine Leroy 460773 Bourgogne Blanc Maison Leroy 2019 $79.99
named it after his grandmother. Since 2006, Michel Mallard has overseen the wines at Domaine d’Eugénie, which have in recent years finally achieved the fame and resounding praise they deserve.
Domaine Hubert Lamy “From top to bottom, this is without question one of the leading domaines in Burgundy right now.” –Antonio Galloni, Vinous Burgundy is bound to yield star wines and producers, but few shine brighter than Olivier Lamy. Born into a family that has been growing wines in Burgundy since 1640, one might assume that exceptional winemaking would be par for the course, but that’s far from the truth. Hard-working farmers who sold their grapes to négociants for centuries, the Lamys and their undervalued St. Aubin AVA operated just outside of the limelight. But Olivier changed all that. Raised with a keen understandDomaine d’Eugénie 460355 Vosne-Romanée 2018 $69.99 459565 Vosne-Romanée Aux Brulees 2018 $179.99 460356 Clos Vougeot 2018 $314.99 460357 Clos Vougeot 2018 (1.5L) $624.99 459554 Échezeaux 2018 $314.99 459559 Grands Échezeaux 2018 $374.99 459561 Grands Échezeaux 2018 (1.5L) $744.99
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Paul Pillot “Pillot is one of a handful of exciting producers who win ChassagneMontrachet the title of Burgundy’s most interesting white wine-producing village today.” –William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate There no longer seems to be humble praise surrounding the outstanding wines of Domaine Paul Pillot. Since Thierry Pillot took over winemaking in 2004, the winery has only been on an upward trajectory that has propelled them into a special group of producers in Burgundy. Today’s offer is a rare opportunity to find out what all the excitement is about. William Kelley of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has been championing these wines over the last two vintages: “That he still flies somewhat under the radar—at least relative to the quality to be found here—is perplexing. What’s more, that’s bound to change, and sooner rather than later, so readers shouldn’t hesitate to buy whatever bottles they can find.” Paul Pillot 457141 Bourgogne Blanc 2018 $35.99 457152 Chassagne Montrachet Clos St Jean 2018 $99.99 457142 Bourgogne Rouge 2018 $36.99 457150 Chassagne Montrachet Les Mazures 2018 $79.99
Trapet “Trapet doesn’t seem to get anywhere near the recognition the wines deserve. There may be trendier domaines out there, but few that are at this level.” –Antonio Galloni, Vinous
François Mikulski “There is much to like here.” –Neal Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Often it takes many years of tasting to fall head over heels in love with a Domaine, but on rare occasions you know right away, as was the case with Domaine François Mikulski. The grounded sense of farming and no nonsense winemak-
The Trapet family has been an important vineyard owner in the Côte de Nuits since 1870, and through the decades has quietly supplied the likes of Leroy and Drouhin with prized fruit from some of the most cherished vineyards of the Côte de Nuits. In the 1960s, this farmer turned producer quietly began releasing some of the top wines of the region and delivering them with relative value. Styles have changed over the decades, but this a house where over-extraction or heavy oak influences won’t be found. Quite the opposite, the wines are like the quiet gentleman of Gevrey himself: finessed, graceful, and classic expressions of the region. There is a distinct energy and purity to the wines that can only be attributed to the dedicated attention to biodynamics over the past few decades.
ing puts him at the very apex of what Meursault wines can achieve. With more famous producers in Meursault, there is stiff competition for attention, but Mikulski somehow finds that all-encompassing balance of savory nuttiness and purity to rival them all! Mikulski
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Domaine Laroche
Patrick Piuze
“The house style is marked by a search for considerable textural richness, which makes these some of the deeper, more opulent wines made in Chablis.”
“Here is a truly thrilling new producer of hand-crafted Chablis, designed to showcase the individuality of different terroirs…”
–Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
–Jancis Robinson
Few wines can deliver the flinty minerality of Kimmeridgian soils like a Cha-
It was only four or five vintages ago that we were referring to Patrick Piuze as
blis, and of all of its producers, Domaine Laroche may be its finest. Though
the young, rising star talent in Chablis. Though the meteoric rise continues,
the wines are connected to a history that dates back 1,000 years, their mod-
Piuze’s Chablis are recognized alongside the greats of the region. We’re no
ern-day story begins in the 1850s when Jean Victor Lacroche acquired par-
longer surprised when the highest rated Chablis in a vintage comes from Piuze,
cels of vines in Maligny. Over the years more vines were acquired and passed
outpacing Raveneau, Dauvissat, and Christian Moreau. Initial reports and tast-
along to the next generation, until the 1970s when Michel Laroche, with father
ings have many asking, “Could 2019 be Burgundy’s best vintage since 1865?” An
Henri, began acquiring top parcels in the region and put all of their efforts into
extremely warm summer combined with uneven flowering, yet a fairly mild winter
quality control in the vineyards and in the winery. Today, in the trusted hands
and spring have produced a very small yield of concentrated and “exceptional”
of Grégory Viennois (formerly of Smith Haut Lafitte and Michel Chapoutier),
quality fruit for the 2019 vintage. All signs point to wines with concentration and
the estate is producing its best wines ever.
intensity, and therefore, great aging potential. As to the whites, they are deeply
Domaine Laroche 455253 Chablis St. Martin 2018 $28.99 458831 Chablis Blanchots 2018 $144.99 458832 Chablis Vaillons Vieilles Vignes 2018 $59.99
aromatic and elegant, and our recommendation for the 2019 vintage is to take advantage of the cellaring potential and stock up early, as the market is sure to rise quickly given the limited supply. Patrick Piuze Chablis 461365 Bourgogne Tonnerre Boutots 2019 $25.99 | 461375 Chablis Les Roncieres 2019 $59.99 461374 Chablis Les Forets 2019 $61.99 | 461376 Chablis Les Sechets 2019 $64.99 461373 Chablis Butteaux 2019 $67.99 | 461377 Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 2019 $77.99 461384 Chablis Les Clos 2019 $129.99 | 461385 Chablis Les Preuses 2019 $139.99
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Joseph Drouhin “The Drouhin wines, never showy, manage to combine restraint and polish with an abundance of flavor interest.” –Robert Parker
“This is a lovely vintage for Maison Drouhin.” –John Gilman The historic 1880 Drouhin domaine is a symbol of what a classic, elegant and finessed Burgundy wine can be. Whether it be the difficult to come by Grands-Echezeaux, the Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche, Veronique’s overachieving Côte de Beaune Villages or their flagship Clos des Mouches Blanc (produced by Drouhin since 1928), any and all of their wines are often described as “impressively complex,” “wonderful,” and “outstanding.” Or as Robert Parker once noted “In top vintages Drouhin always does a superb job….”
Joseph Drouhin 460062 Cote de Beaune Villlages 2018 $59.99 | 460000 Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge 2018 $139.99 460008 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 2018 $174.99 | 460003 Puligny Montrachet 2018 $87.99 460004 Chassagne Montrachet 2018 $87.99 | 459998 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru 2018 $148.99 460010 Corton Charlemagne 2018 $224.99 *More selections from this producer available on Zachys.com
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Stéphane Ogier
“We have never been so excited about the Rhône with its string of outstanding vintages.”
“If you haven’t yet jumped on the Ogier bandwagon, it’s time to do so…” –Jeb Dunnuck It is simply impossible to get a healthy allocation of Ogier.
RHÔNE VALLEY
Sommeliers, wine buyers, and insiders flock to the wines of Michel, and now his son Stéphane, who has taken the reins over the past decade. Just 10-30 cases of his
prized, feminine Côte-Rôtie Lancement (100JD/98WA) make it to the US. The wines exude the “Roasted Slope”
characteristics of Côte-Rôtie with a polished touch and an emphasis on balance and elegance. But the Ogier treasures extend well beyond the collector rarities – and we are presenting our latest Rhône discovery and one of the great values of the region. Earlier this year, the Zachys team was reintroduced to the 2017 Ogier Côtes du Rhône Le Temps Est Venu (92JD/92+ZBT) and at this
under $17 price, we were once again blown away by Ogier. Stéphane Ogier 455908 Cotes du Rhone Le Temps Est Venu 2017 $16.99 446576 Côte Rotie Reserve 2015 $99.99 446577 Côte Rotie la Côte Blonde 2015 $379.99 446580 Côte Rotie Lancement 2015 $379.99
Alain Graillot Without a doubt, the Rhône Valley has been one of the fastest growing categories at Zachys over the last 5 years. To say it simply, we have never been so excited about the Rhône with its string of outstanding vintages in both the North and South since 2015. The good news is, many of the new releases from 2017 and 2018 rival those from 2015 in the North and even 2016 in the South. The catch? Volumes are down and there is not much wine to go around. That’s why we are highlighting our signature producers that should be snatched up early; from the North, Alain Graillot, Stéphane Ogier, and Paul Jaboulet Aîné, and from the South, Domaine de la Janasse, Domaine de Beaurenard, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe.
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“Alain Graillot is a rarity – a newcomer who has made an impressive contribution to the quality of Rhône wines…” –Robert Parker These are must-haves for any Northern Rhône fan. After a stint at Domaine Dujac, and with significant influence from Gérard Jaboulet, Gérard Chave, and Marcel Guigal, Rhône-native Alain Graillot began making wine in Crozes-Hermitage in 1985. He quickly became one of the stars of the appellation, not to mention one of the foremost young winemakers reshaping the landscape with higher-quality wines. Today his son Maxime has taken over and in the limited 2018 vintage, we think he’s delivered some of the estate’s finest to date!
“The Graillot family continues to release traditional, age-worthy, classic wines.” –Jeb Dunnuck Alain Graillot 461357 Crozes Hermitage 2018 $39.99 | 460743 St. Joseph 2018 $49.99
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Paul Jaboulet Aîné “The world’s best-known producer of high-quality Rhône wine.” –Robert Parker
Zachys is pleased to share some good news and present the newest releases of the Northern Rhône icon, Jaboulet’s
Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2018
Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2017
“The 2018 is a beautifully pure, balanced, massively endowed La Chapelle that will need a decade of cellaring and keep for 3-4 decades with no problems.”
“A magical wine in the making, with some resemblance to the 2009… every Syrah lover out there should have a bottle (or more) in their cellar.”
–Jeb Dunnuck
–Jeb Dunnuck
Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2016
Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2003
“I wouldn’t be surprised to see this wine turn out as well as the amazing 2015 version.”
“The 2003 Hermitage La Chapelle is certainly the greatest vintage after the magical 1990.”
–Vinous
–Jeb Dunnuck
2017 and 2018 Hermitage La Chapelle, as well as exceptional pricing on historical vintages dating back to 1999. Jaboulet’s Hermitage La Chapelle is one of the pinnacle expressions of Hermitage and Syrah, and the new releases now join an elite group that includes the 1961, 1978, 1989, 1990, and 2015 as the highest rated releases from Jaboulet. These are benchmarks for what classic Hermitage should be, and we are able to offer some of the best pricing in the country on our limited allocation. We are pleased to present the Hermitage La Chapelle from the fabled “King of the Hill,” but the highlight here is not the iconic Hermitage alone, but rather the value-driven Crozes-Hermitage from 60 to 80-year-old vines, the 2017 Jaboulet Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage. It’s the Poor Man’s Hermitage at some of the best pricing in the country!
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Domaine de la Janasse
Domaine de Beaurenard
“You’ll be hard pressed to find a better run estate than that of Domaine de Janasse… In short, these are brilliant wines that readers need to snatch up.” –Jeb Dunnuck
“Their 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Boisrenard is one of the wines of the vintage and is certainly in the same league as the magical 2016, 2010, 2007, and 2001.” –Jeb Dunnuck
Robert Parker has stated repeatedly, “Domaine de la Janasse has become one of the half dozen or so finest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape,” and for Zachys, it all begins at just $24.99 with the elegantly-styled, 2018 Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d`Argile (90-92JD); Jeb Dunnuck notes, “This wine is a year in, year out value.” The consistent and unwavering efforts of the talented brother/sister team of Christophe and Isabelle Sabon have again paid off, and we’re pleased to see their hard work reflected in the new 2018
“Tasting Like a Grand Cru Burgundy…” from 60-100-Year-Old Southern Rhône Vines At the top of the hierarchy of Châteauneufdu-Pape, the Coulon family delivers a touch of Burgundy from the sun-drenched, galets roulés-covered vineyards of Southern France’s historic papal valley. We were so intrigued by the “world-class,” “wine of the vintage” Cuvée Boisrenard (97+JD/96WA), that we went back to the estate to discover the full range! What we love most about this 14th century, familyrun Domaine de Beaurenard is that all of the wines, from the under $20 Côtes du Rhône to
releases. From the Cuvée Chaupin
the limited, old-vine Cuvée Boisrenard, show
Vieilles Vignes (95-97JD), as
Provençal charm that we look for in the
(94-96JD) to the flagship Cuvée
the opulence, purity of fruit, and classic
Robert Parker has consistently noted,
Southern Rhône.
these are “world-class Châteauneufdu-Papes, all of which are noteworthy.”
“The Cuvée Boisrenard is a world-class, great example of the appellation.” –Robert Parker
Domaine de la Janasse
Domaine de Beaurenard
461800 Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d`Argile 2018 $24.99 | 461797 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin 2018 $74.99
460735 Côtes du Rhône 2019 $19.99 | 460734 Rasteau 2018 $24.99 | 460732 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 $39.99
461798 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2018 $99.99 | 461159 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Prestige 2017 $124.99
460733 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 $49.99 | 457198 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard 2017 $72.99
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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe “One of Châteauneufs Privileged Terroirs.” –Robert Parker A True Sense of Place from the Region’s Most Terroir-Driven Cru and the Historic 1861 Domaine. With 500 years of history, 70 to 100-year-old vines, and one of the finest terroirs in
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the family-run Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is certainly at the top of the list for Zachys. That’s why we are excited to present the 2017 Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau (96JS/95JD).
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
We tasted the new release with Daniel Brunier during our last
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visit, and what we appreciate about this old vine expression in 2017 is that along with the classic rusticity and stony minerality, there is elegance and perfume retained in this sunny vintage. But buyer beware, production was down 50% for this humble classic and allocations are limited. The good news is, Zachys is able to present ten cases at some of the best pricing in the country, and, we are including the Télégramme (93JS). This younger sibling has been called “a terrific introduction into this estate as well as an
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