Drinking Window: 2023 – 2029
Though they have a hectare of vines in Irancy, their Cuvée Marianne comes from Pinot Noir—and a tiny amount of César—from two lieux-dits, Les Rez and La Grande Côte Est, that they buy from a neighbouring grower.
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Christophe Ferrari Domaine St. Germain, Plein Sud, Irancy. Burgundy, 2019
Drinking Window: 2023 – 2029
The Plein Sud designation refers to the origin of the grapes, which come from the three communes, Vincelottes, Cravant, and Irancy itself, that make up the appellation. The cooler nights of the 2019 vintage provided balancing freshness to the wine’s darker fruit flavours.
Domaine Louis Jadot, Meursault, 1er Cru Perrieres, Burgundy, 2018
Drinking Window: 2024 – 2034Jadot’s parcel lies near the top of the Les Perrières Dessus lieu-dit, a cooler site, which explains, in part, why this wine has such brilliant acidity, and, as a consequence, incredible length. Winemaker Frédéric Barnier also notes that they blocked the malolactic fermentation, preserving the more prominent malic acid in the wine.
Georges DuBoeuf, Moulin-à-Vent (Beaujolais, France) “Domaine des Rosiers” 2019
($27, Quintessential Wines): 
Wines from Moulin-à-Vent tend to be the sturdiest of all Beaujolais crus because of the granitic soil in that area. And there’s no doubt that you can taste and feel its presence in this wine. This Moulin-à-Vent, the most mineral-y of this trio of DuBoeuf Beaujolais crus, finishes with a balancing and welcome hint of bitterness. … Read more
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Vineyard 2017
($68): 
First planted in 1973 by the Pellegrini family, the Olivet Lane Vineyard was one of the first in the Russian River Valley devoted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Merry Edwards has used Pinot Noir from Olivet Lane for a single-vineyard bottling since the founding of her winery in 1997. … Read more
Pacific Rim Winery, Yakima Valley (Washington) Riesling Solstice Vineyard 2014
($23): Pacific Rim Winery, based in Washington’s Columbia Valley, specializes in Riesling and other aromatic white varietals. This one, from a small (2.5-acre) vineyard with 40+ year-old vines, is stunning. Crisp and clean, it has a delicacy and laciness that belies its depth of flavor. … Read more
Domaine Fournier, Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) “Cuvée Silex” 2008
($38, David Milligan Selection): I know, why pay $38 for Sancerre when so many good ones go for less than $30? Simple, this one’s unique and worth every penny of it. Fournier is one of Sancerre’s star producers. His Cuvée Silex comes from a distinctive 5-acre parcel whose soil is mostly flint.… Read more
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Erath, Oregon (United States) Pinot Noir 2006
($19): Dick Erath was a pioneer in the Oregon wine industry when he planted his first vines about 40 years ago. Erath is still a leader in producing top-notch wines, especially Pinot Noir. This straightforward wine, made from purchased fruit from throughout the state, has simple, direct, cherry-like fruit flavors touched by a hint of earthiness. … Read more