Treasures from the Cellar
by Anthony Lynch
© Jimmy Hayes
© Jimmy Hayes
Treasures from the Cellar
by Anthony Lynch
Having tucked away more wine than any single human could possibly consume in a lifetime, we take pleasure in unearthing some of these treasures to share with our community. Selected based on what we’ve found has been drinking well in our own cellars, these vintages are currently at the peak of their arc from their respective appellations.
Some highlights include a trio of old magnums from Gombaude-Guillot, a small château whose wines provide a rare taste of classic, elegant Bordeaux crafted from organically farmed Merlot in one of Pomerol’s top sites. This is old-school Bordeaux for the connoisseur that has slowly evolved in large format, so there is more cheer to spread around!
Our love for Corsican wines extends beyond the wild energy of young cuvées to the surprising complexity and finesse you’ll find in bottles up to a decade old. The petrol notes in an aged Vermentinu or the savory, gamey qualities in a mature Patrimonio rouge are not to be missed by curious palates: novel flavors abound that demonstrate the class of these island terroirs and the mastery of its best vignerons.
The Brunier family of Vieux Télégraphe and Les Pallières needs no introduction. You’ll find a series of mature vintages from both properties offering something for all tastes, from the stony precision of the 2010 La Crau to the big mouthful of black licorice and garrigue in the 2007 Terrasse du Diable.
In addition, we invite you to browse bottles from top growers in Burgundy, Provence, and Italy. May they add a bit of special flair to your end-of-year festivities.
Wines In The Collection
Domaine Comte Abbatucci France | Corsica
A sea-breeze freshness to contrast the fleshy, sun-imbued voluptuousness on the palate.
France | Corsica
A sea-breeze freshness to contrast the fleshy, sun-imbued voluptuousness on the palate.
More Collections
From the Cellar: Holiday Edition
We’ve done some digging of our own, and came up with a collection of perfectly cellared bottles that would make for epic companions to anyone’s grandest events. You’ll find whites and reds from numerous French and Italian regions dating back up to thirty-five years, with styles and price points for everyone…
The Kermit Lynch Holiday Gift Guide
When it comes to holiday shopping, the gift of wine is hard to beat— especially when it’s a thoughtfully chosen, hand-crafted bottle from one of our many talented growers in France or Italy. Beyond wine, we have an assortment of other goodies to stuff every stocking on your list, from artisanal olive oil to gift cards to ball caps. You’ll find these items and more in the Holiday Gift Shop—now open!
Annual Dessert Wine Sale
Gingerbread cookies, yule logs, pumpkin pies…Sauternes, Banyuls, Muscat…Whether you prefer your treats baked or fermented, no holiday meal is complete without the final flourish of dessert. Now through the end of December, 20% off per bottle!
Annual Sparkling Sale
With seasonal celebrations and feasts around the corner, now is the time to stock up on sparklers from Champagne and beyond. To kick off our annual sale, we’re shining the spotlight on the KLWM quartet of Champagne growers, each with a distinctive house style that exquisitely translates its unique terroir. Get to know all four, as well as a range of lively offerings from regions like the Loire, Alsace, Veneto, and Savoie…
Domaine Tempier: the Wine, the Family, the Exuberance
Domaine Tempier is a wine—it is also a family; exuberance and finesse are the traits common to both,” wrote Richard Olney back in 1984. What’s remarkable about this simple yet spot on-observation is how true it rang then, how true it rang forty years prior to that, when Tempier had just released its first wine, and how true it still rings today, forty years later.
New Arrivals
Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!
The Carpe Vinum Collection
An ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever.
50th Anniversary Merchandise
When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on a few select items of merch. After spending maybe a little too much time researching the options, we landed on a classy, leather-strap cap, a comfortable t-shirt made from 100% cotton, and a tote made with incredibly sturdy, fair-trade, and organic cotton by a certified B corp that invests in the livelihoods of women and farmers of India, featuring three wine sleeves and two other compartments for all of your other needs!
Recent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
