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  2005 Branon: A Limited Production, 96+ Pointer from the Historic 2005 Vintage

  Posted: May 03, 2024

  2005 is one of the top ten Bordeaux vintages in history sitting alongside 1961, 1982, 1990 & 2009. We have an amazing 2005 Bordeaux deal that you don’t want to miss - 2005 Branon, a 96+ pointer priced at only $135. Chateau Branon is often considered “cult-ish” due to its limited production, proximity to first growth Chateau Haut Brion and its high scores.

  Known as a garagiste for its smaller production, high quality wines, Chateau Branon is a renowned 18th century property in Bordeaux. It’s a “small jewel of a property owned by the Garcin family… with the only problem being its very limited availability.” - Robert Parker

  We have pristine, original wood case six-packs of 2005 Chateau Branon priced at only $135. This is a steal for a 19-year-old, back-vintage Bordeaux gem! Only 665 cases were produced, so you can imagine how difficult this is to get your hands on.

  “Pure and stunning, t

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  Patrick Piuze: A Chablis Star

  Posted: April 26, 2024

  Chablis pairs well with a side of sunshine, and we’re sharing another one of our favorite producers, Patrick Piuze. He’s a rising star when it comes to making Chablis, and his wines are truly something special!

  Patrick Piuze has worked in vineyards all over the world, including Australia, South Africa and Israel before he landed in Burgundy in 2000. That year, he joined the Olivier Leflaive team where he gained experience working with Jean-Marc Brocard and Jean-Marie Guffens of Verget. He started his own label in 2008 and has quickly become well-known for his amazing Chablis. A Montreal native, Piuze harvests everything by hand (90% of Chablis is harvested by machine). He sources his grapes from some of the best land in Chablis and produces a very limited selection of boutique, artisanal wines. His wines are a true expression of the Chablis terroir.

  "Even if

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  Droin: One of Dave Sokolin’s Favorite Chablis Producers

  Posted: April 19, 2024

  It’s Chablis season! Chablis is one of the most under-priced meet over-delivering white wine regions on the planet. We’re sharing one of Dave Sokolin’s favorite Chablis producers, Jean Paul Droin, whose wines we know you’ll love!

  Droin’s wines are produced by father / son team, Jean Paul and Benoit, and their family has cultivated vines in Chablis for almost 400 years. They produce Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines.

  "Jean Paul Droin is the next big thing in Chablis and is Chablis' greatest over achiever. You've got to try his wines. Think a more complex version of Fevre. I enjoy every wine I taste of his, and I keep his wines at my beach house all summer. They have an extra level of richness and intensity that are associated with wines that cost 2-3x more!

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