Popular Wines
As magical and enigmatic as the world of wine can be, it’s not always easy to find your way around. Every day, inexperienced wine enthusiasts try to explore new blends and end up with a shopping list that their budget simply cannot support. Every high-quality wine is a unique, important experience, one that opens a person’s taste palate to a whole new world of flavor and pleasure. Something primal awakens within, urging you to find new and more compelling aromas and textures. But with so much to choose from, where do you begin?
When it comes to wine, popular blends are relatively common for a reason. They serve as an excellent entry point into the world of fine wine, and studying them lets you understand more obscure, complicated wines out there. A collection has to start somewhere, and these blends are often easier to get and help you develop your taste. Imagine bonding with your friends and family over a brand you’re all familiar with and able to appreciate to its fullest. Good wine offers something new, yet vaguely familiar with each glass, as your mouth picks up on subtleties in the liquid that tempt you further and inspire thought and introspection, uncorking new conversation topics and improving the mood no matter the situation.
If you’re looking for safe picks, you want to set your sights on quality brands from Italy, France, and Spain. A glass of sultry Sangiovese or Trebbiano Toscano can liven up a family meal and impress even the stuffiest guests while being a perfect partner to any traditional Italian dish you can think of. One taste of a Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay is enough to let France stand out as a breeding ground of divine, elegant elixirs that can fit the taste of any enthusiast. Meanwhile, Spain offers powerful blends such as Garnacha, Bobal, or Tempranillo, helping you create memorable moments out of even the most ordinary evening. And this is only scratching the surface.
Our goal is to introduce you to popular, tested brands the same way we would introduce you to a potential soulmate. With the right mood and some good timing, you can develop a healthy, pleasurable relationship with wine that lasts a lifetime.
When it comes to wine, popular blends are relatively common for a reason. They serve as an excellent entry point into the world of fine wine, and studying them lets you understand more obscure, complicated wines out there. A collection has to start somewhere, and these blends are often easier to get and help you develop your taste. Imagine bonding with your friends and family over a brand you’re all familiar with and able to appreciate to its fullest. Good wine offers something new, yet vaguely familiar with each glass, as your mouth picks up on subtleties in the liquid that tempt you further and inspire thought and introspection, uncorking new conversation topics and improving the mood no matter the situation.
If you’re looking for safe picks, you want to set your sights on quality brands from Italy, France, and Spain. A glass of sultry Sangiovese or Trebbiano Toscano can liven up a family meal and impress even the stuffiest guests while being a perfect partner to any traditional Italian dish you can think of. One taste of a Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay is enough to let France stand out as a breeding ground of divine, elegant elixirs that can fit the taste of any enthusiast. Meanwhile, Spain offers powerful blends such as Garnacha, Bobal, or Tempranillo, helping you create memorable moments out of even the most ordinary evening. And this is only scratching the surface.
Our goal is to introduce you to popular, tested brands the same way we would introduce you to a potential soulmate. With the right mood and some good timing, you can develop a healthy, pleasurable relationship with wine that lasts a lifetime.
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1983 Ramonet Montrachet97AGRamonet’s 1983 Montrachet is simply off the charts. Orange peel, almond, graphite, smoke and a hint of petrol wrap around the palate as this dazzling Burgundy shows off its c..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $8,315.00 -
1996 DRC Montrachet99VMOne of the many highlights of the evening, the 1996 Montrachet is simply magical. Dazzling in its purity and intensity, the 1996 is endowed with crystalline energy and tension, not..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $12,605.00 -
1997 Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet93+VMDeep, reticent, oily aromas of spiced apple, honey and clove. Big, chewy and deep; has a truly three-dimensional texture. Very ripe but youthfully unevolved and tightly wound. Agai..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,585.00 -
2001 Coche Dury Corton Charlemagne97VMI was blown away by the power, verve and soil-driven complexity of Coche-Dury's 2001 Corton-Charlemagne. Full yellow in color, it’s approaching maturity but shows every sign ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $9,460.00 -
2003 DRC Montrachet97RPSumptuous aromas of spices, yellow plums and buttery toast are found in the nose of the medium to full-bodied 2003 Montrachet. A dense, layered, ample wine of awesome power, it is ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $13,610.00 -
2005 Louis Jadot Batard Montrachet96WSThis has plenty of power. Starts out with a swagger, introducing the apricot, pineapple and toast flavors, then picks up again on the finish, where the bracing structure emerges, d..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $530.00 -
2012 Antonin Guyon Corton Charlemagne96JG(Corton-Charlemagne- Domaine Antonin Guyon) Like the 2012 Charmes, the Corton-Charlemagne had also been bottled in the middle of March, but it too had not yet shut down and was sho..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $549.00 -
2013 Louis Jadot Montrachet94+VM(13.3% alcohol; picked late): Pale straw-yellow. Aromas of clove, iodine and white flowers are lifted by a note of lemon oil. Hugely concentrated, dense and utterly backward; not s..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,795.00 -
2015 Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra100JSThis is an exotic and opulent La Serra with ripe-fruit, orange-peel and terracotta aromas, as well as dust. Full body, polished yet chewy tannins and an extremely rich and long fin..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $315.00 -
2016 Coche Dury Meursault Perrieres97RPThe 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is the most distinctive wine in the range, unfurling in the glass with notes of lemon oil, crushed chalk, tart green apple, dried white ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $5,020.00 -
2016 Domaine Francois Lumpp Givry Crausot Blanc91RPLumpp opines that the stony, southeast-facing slopes of this lieu-dit represent Givry's best terroir for white wine, and his 2016 Givry 1er Cru Crausot is certainly impressive, rev..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $47.99 -
2016 Domaine Jean Chartron Santenay Champs Perrier90-91JG(Santenay “Champs Perrier”- Domaine Jean Chartron) The 2016 Santenay “Champs Perrier” has turned out beautifully from Domaine Chartron and this will be a fi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $34.99 -
2016 Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Charmes93WSThis white is saturated with peach, lemon curd, lime blossom, honey and light spice flavors. The plush texture gives this immediate appeal, but there is a firm structure underneath..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $79.99 -
2017 Caves Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons92-94VMTasted from tank just prior to bottling, the 2017 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru shows why this vintage is so compelling. Apricot, peach and tropical fruit give the 2017 a decidedly exot..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $35.99 -
2017 Chateau de Meursault Les Charmes Dessus97DECGenerosity is intrinsic to the promise of Meursault, but the village's best wines always manage to express this with subtlety, freshness and an overall sappiness and vitality which..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $99.99
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2017 Domaine de la Bongran Vire Clesse E.J. Thevenet92-94VMThe 2017 Viré-Clessé, which will be bottled at the beginning of 2022, has a killer nose with an almost Germanic feel, intense nectarine, melon and damp earthy scents ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $41.99
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2017 Domaine Guillot-Broux Macon Cruzille Clos de la Mollepierre92+RPOpening in the glass with hints of honeycomb, toasted nuts, fresh pears and wet stones, the 2017 Mâcon-Cruzille Clos de la Mollepierre is medium to full-bodied, enveloping bu..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $55.95 -
2017 Domaine Servin Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses95DECFrançois Servin calls Les Preuses 'the gifted child' - a reference to its brilliant singularity. Made from a 63-year-old parcel of vines, this lightly wooded grand cru is be..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $54.99 -
2017 Jacques Charlet Pouilly-Fuisse Les Vieux Murs Vieilles Vigne93JG(Pouilly-Fuissé “les Vieux Murs” Vieilles Vignes- Domaine Jacques Charlet) The 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé “les Vieux Murs” Vieilles Vignes from Domai..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $27.99 -
2017 Joseph Drouhin Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu92JSBeautiful aromas of wet stones and limes, as well as grapefruit. The palate has a very succulent and attractive feel with lithe and linear acidity as a feature. Drink or hold.James..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $44.99
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2017 Julien Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet93JSSome glossy aromas with notes of creme brulée and ripe peaches, leading to a very succulent, fleshy and richly fruited palate that has lime and peach flavors in equal measur..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $47.99 -
2017 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne96DECThis youthful wine shows the expected pineapple-like spiciness buttressed by great structure and energy. Pale yellow, it’s surprisingly appealing now, despite its youthful vi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $149.00 -
2017 Louis Michel Chablis Butteaux93AGA wine of tremendous appeal, the 2017 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is fleshy and inviting from the very first taste. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. Lemon confit,..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $34.99 -
2017 Maison Champy Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru95WSFeatures a beautiful fragrance of lemon, lanolin, vanilla and toasty oak, with an underlying minerally vein. This is lively and changes across the palate, building to a precise, mi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $165.00
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2017 Marc Colin et Fils Batard Montrachet Grand Cru94+RPOffering up aromas of warm bread, white peach, mirabelle plums, fresh pear, honeycomb and citrus oil, the 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is full-bodied, satiny and envelopi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $659.00