An In-Depth Dive Into Burgundy's Best Buys

Today's Newsletter takes us on a multi-stop jaunt through Burgundy with intrepid K&L buyer Alex Pross. Perhaps more than any other region in France, Burgundy has been subject to the viccissitudes of economics and Mother Nature the past few years, so an already tight market has gotten even tighter. But luckily for us, in addition to some indefatigable reference-point producers, Alex keeps a deep stable of top-tier direct-import hidden gems that bring us both exceptional value and impeccable class.

We start by revisiting two of our best-selling red Burgundies of the past year with a pair of QPR stunners from the iconic Domaine Faiveley, after which we segue straight into a stellar line-up of direct-import beauties, beginning with the magical Puligny whites of Paul Pernot and moving on to Albert Morot's 1er Cru Beaune value stunners, Charrière's incredible 2019s and 2020s, and the next great hidden gem from St-Aubin, Sylvain Langoureau. A short sidetrip to Beaujolais reveals a region awash in impeccable old-vine expressions for a steal, while La Chablisiènne brings us reference-point Chablis terroir at unbeatable prices. Finally, first-tranche 2020 allocations of Bouchard Père et Fils should make any collector sit up and take notice.