New Burgundy Releases from Direct-Import Standouts
Alex Pross, K&L Burgundy Buyer
Today's Burgundy Newsletter shines a spotlight on several direct-import favorites and their recent releases that have just arrived in stock. The Chardonnays of 2022 are the focus with Sylvain Langoureau's superb St-Aubins, Paul Pernot's ultra-classic Puligny-Montrachets, Mâconnaise value stunners from Château Vitallis, and Chablis QPR performers from Seguinot-Bordet. The old-school 2021 red Burgundy vintage is highlighted by a quintet of astounding 1er Beaune offerings from Albert Morot for simply unbelievable pricing.
Langoureau's Expertly Crafted 2022 White Burgundies
Among the bevy of boutique domaines setting new standards of excellence in St-Aubin, Sylvain Langoureau has enamored our most in-the-know Burgundy clientele for years. Not only is he making waves in his home village, he's also turning out some excellent Chassagne expressions. This family-run estate does everything by hand, is committed to low yields, and focuses on conveying each site's distinctive terroir. Comprising some of the best wines of Langoureau's career, these 2022s are sure to inspire a new legion of fans of this direct-import favorite. Read more.
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau Bourgogne Aligoté $17.99 View
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune "Clos Marc" $19.99 View
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin $34.99 View
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Sur Gamay"$44.99 View
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Sentiers du Clou" $44.99 View
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Bas Vermarain" $49.99 View
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Frionnes" $49.99 View
2022 Domaine Sylvain Langoureau St-Aubin 1er Cru "En Remilly" $49.99 View
2022 Paul Pernot: Limited Allocations at DI Pricing
Paul Pernot is now an elder statesman of Puligny, but he and his sons are still turning out some of the most enjoyable price-to-quality white Burgundy on the market. With some of the finest 1er Cru and Grand Cru plots in Puligny, the domaine has superb raw materials with which to work its magic. As part of our Direct Import portfolio, we are able to offer these wines for substantially less than one might expect, making them some of the best deals going in cellar-worthy white Burgundy. Read more.
2022 Domaine Paul Pernot Côte d'Or Bourgogne Blanc $29.99 View
2022 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 90 $69.99 View
2022 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 93 $99.99 View
2022 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Champ Canet" 92 $99.99 View
2022 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Clos de la Garenne" 93 $99.99 View
2022 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chalumaux" 91 $99.99 View
2022 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Pucelles" 93 $139.99 View
2021 Albert Morot: The Sharpest Buys in 1er Cru Côte d'Or
For those seeking impeccable value in Côte d'Or red Burgundy (an increasingly difficult task these days), this set of 2021 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Crus represent some of the sharpest acquisitions you'll find at just $59.99 each. The notoriously rigorous Allen Meadows of Burghound tagged each bottling with his "Outstanding" designation, calling them "terrific wines that are absolutely worth your interest." Read more.
2021 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Cent-Vignes" 93 $59.99 View
2021 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Les Bressandes" 93 $59.99 View
2021 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Toussaints" 93 $59.99 View
2021 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Les Marconnets" 93 $59.99 View
2021 Domaine Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru "Les Aigrots" 92 $59.99 View
Hand-Crafted White Burgundy at Everyday Pricing
Savvy seekers of excellent value in white Burgundy are zeroing in on the Mâcon, as this region consistently offers some of the finest and most expressive renditions of Chardonnay you can find, at prices everyone can afford. K&L direct-import rising star Château Vitallis gains more and more attention with each year's new releases, and if history is any guide, this set of new arrivals will make a big splash among our devoted fans and win over many new ones as well. This family-run property has been making wine in the region since 1835, so as you can imagine, they know a thing or two about crafting a world-class Chardonnay. Read more.
2022 Château Vitallis Macon-Fuissé $17.99 View
2022 Château Vitallis St-Véran "A La Côte" $19.99 View
2022 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé "Les Vignes du Château" $26.99 View
2021 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes $29.99 View
2021Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Les Perrières"$36.99 View
2021 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Pouilly"$36.99 View
2022 In-Stock Chablis from a Perennial Overachiever
Jean Bordet's overperforming Chablis portfolio has consistently delivered the goods while not succumbing to the steady price increases that most of the region has seen in recent years. The 2022s fulfill this historic estate's reputation for chiseled expressions of classic cut and energy, as well as outsized value for the price. Expressions from top terroirs like Fourchame and Vaillons boast solid Burghound and Decanter accolades and can be had for can't-miss, sub-$40 pricing. Read more.
2022 Domaine Seguinot Bordet Petit Chablis 91 $23.99 View
2022 Domaine Séguinot Bordet Chablis Vieilles Vignes 90 $29.99 View
2022 Domaine Seguinot Bordet Chablis 1er Cru "Fourchaume" 93 $39.99 View
2022 Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" 93 $39.99 View