Burgundies span a wide range of prices. We try to find values at every level, from simple, everyday house wines to ageworthy Grand Cru trophy bottles. Today we’ve collected two new samplers: white and red Burgundies under $40/bot.
Wherever $40 fits on your price scale, here are eight wines we think you’ll love. As usual, East Coast shipping is included for each. Limited quantities; first come first served.
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WHITE BURGUNDIES UNDER $40
Collet Chablis 1er cru “Forets” 2015: classic, mineral-driven Chablis with low oak, excellent freshness, and beautiful, elegant floral notes
Ravaut Ladoix blanc 2015: rich, mouthfilling, exotic white Burgundy made in the style of a Corton-Charlemagne; look for white flowers and baked lemon
Gros Fontaine-St-Martin blanc 2015: smooth, round, floral white Burgundy from the hills; notes of herbs, mango, lime, and chalk
Thomas St-Aubin 1er cru “Murgers” 2016: classic, sophisticated, precise white Burgundy with lots of depth; look for notes of hazelnut, lemon cream, and stones
3 of each wine, free East Coast shipping
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Suggested Retail: $543
Sampler Price: $450/case
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RED BURGUNDIES UNDER $40
Gros Fontaine-St-Martin red 2015: precise, earthy, mineral red from the hills; notes of violets, slik, cherries and stones
Desvignes Givry 1er cru “Clos Charlé” 2015: hearty, lively red Burgundy with unusual polish; look for wild raspberry jam, briary fruit, and a clean, rugged finish
Belland Santenay 1er cru “Comme” 2015: juicy, ripe, elegant red Burgundy; lace-like texture, with minerals, herbs and strawberry fruit
Arlot Clos du Chapeau 2014: dark, delicate, woodsy red Burgundy from a top producer; intense briary flavor layered over a meticulously structured texture
3 of each wine, free East Coast shipping
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Suggested Retail: $543
Sampler Price: $450/case