Latest Finds from Kermit’s Cellar
Meursault, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bordeaux, Champagne, and more
Old vintages of Vieux Télégraphe
© Joanie Bonfiglio
Domaine de Terrebrune
© Jimmy Hayes
The Campriano cellar
© Gail Skoff
Guido Porro Barolo
© Joanie Bonfiglio
The Quintarelli Cellar
© Luke Kammann
A taut, mineral, and almost salty Cocalières blanc, a range of Burgundies in both colors, Quintarelli’s decadent Recioto, and perfectly aged Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Old vintages of Vieux Télégraphe
© Joanie Bonfiglio
Domaine de Terrebrune
© Jimmy Hayes
The Campriano cellar
© Gail Skoff
Guido Porro Barolo
© Joanie Bonfiglio
The Quintarelli Cellar
© Luke Kammann
A taut, mineral, and almost salty Cocalières blanc, a range of Burgundies in both colors, Quintarelli’s decadent Recioto, and perfectly aged Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Latest Finds from Kermit’s Cellar
Meursault, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bordeaux, Champagne, and more
Who hasn’t felt a pang of jealousy reading about the wines Kermit tasted in damp, dark French cellars and vigneron dining rooms during his early adventures on the wine route? 1959 Joguet Chinon, 1955 Tempier rouge, 1942 Chave Hermitage—each vibrant, alive, and in their prime, despite their many years in bottle. That’s why we take such pleasure in unearthing aged bottles we’ve tucked away over the years to share with you, our loyal customers.
In what has become a semi-annual tradition here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, we’ve done some digging and assembled a collection of bottles we’ve found have been drinking well in our own cellars. You’ll find whites and reds from numerous French and Italian regions dating back nearly twenty-five years, with styles and prices for everyone.
Some highlights include a taut, mineral, and almost salty Cocalières blanc, a range of Burgundies in both colors, Quintarelli’s decadent Recioto, and perfectly aged Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Whether it’s from a humble appellation or a coveted grand cru, uncorking a mature wine always provides excitement and mystery; you’ll want to savor these as much as possible!
Wines In The Collection
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
he first pour is dominated by the classic petrol notes of aged Riesling, but aromas of honey, beeswax, and golden apple soon emerge.
Domaine Taupenot-Merme France | Burgundy
A classic Charmes, sensual and graceful, with a deep core of concentration.
Domaine Les Pallières France | Southern Rhône
An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.
Veuve Fourny et Fils France | Champagne
That telltale Fourny freshness and finesse complement a nutty richness that is the result of the terroir, the stellar élevage, and five years’ aging on its lees.
Giuseppe Quintarelli Italy | Veneto
Enjoy this decadent treat—a combination of powerful structure and tender elegance—before a roaring fire on a chilly winter evening.
Antoine Arena France | Corsica
Golden ripe Vermentinu berries are responsible for this fleshy, succulent dry white.
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France | Southern Rhône
Perfect for those who enjoy delicacy and finesse in their Châteauneuf.
Domaine Les Pallières France | Southern Rhône
Les Racines has a deep core of dark berry fruits, notes of licorice, or réglisse, and a concentrated texture that conveys power with silkiness.
Charles Joguet France | Loire
Given light treatment in the cellar, this wine shows off Cabernet in its most delicate, charming form.
B. & G. Hubau France | Bordeaux
At thirteen years old, its brambly berry notes are but a memory of its youth. They have evolved and taken on a woodsier sophistication of shady underbrush, violet, and nutmeg.
Château Gombaude-Guillot France | Bordeaux
It makes a grandiose impression on the palate, rich and broad with sensuous depth and a long, luscious finish.
Comtesse de Chérisey France | Burgundy
Power, finesse, succulence, and striking acidity... Pair with delicate crab meat and relish in the experience.
Comtesse de Chérisey France | Burgundy
The vintage, austere and tense in its youth, has matured into the best a perfectly aged Meursault can offer.
Château Gombaude-Guillot France | Bordeaux
With incredible depth, power, and fine but grippingly youthful tannins, this is unmistakably Pomerol.
Château Haut-Lariveau France | Bordeaux
There is nothing overdone in this chiseled, elegant cuvée made from organically grown and pampered Merlot.
Château Gombaude-Guillot France | Bordeaux
Rich, velvety texture and vivid fruit, suggesting blackberry and plum with an almost wild intensity.
Veuve Fourny et Fils France | Champagne
Evoking bright citrus as well as darker citrus—think hints of blood orange—the Vinothèque is among Veuve Fourny’s most elegant Champagnes.
Christine de Mianville France | Loire
A single-vineyard bottling whose age lends a soft, drawn butter richness to its bright, tart citrus palate.
France | Alsace
he first pour is dominated by the classic petrol notes of aged Riesling, but aromas of honey, beeswax, and golden apple soon emerge.
France | Burgundy
A classic Charmes, sensual and graceful, with a deep core of concentration.
France | Burgundy
Extremely limited quantities, limit four bottles per order.
Italy | Piedmont
The Fantino brothers’ Riservas are as good as Barolo gets.
France | Southern Rhône
An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.
France | Southern Rhône
It’s a gem, and you won’t be disappointed.
France | Champagne
That telltale Fourny freshness and finesse complement a nutty richness that is the result of the terroir, the stellar élevage, and five years’ aging on its lees.
Italy | Veneto
Enjoy this decadent treat—a combination of powerful structure and tender elegance—before a roaring fire on a chilly winter evening.
France | Corsica
Golden ripe Vermentinu berries are responsible for this fleshy, succulent dry white.
France | Southern Rhône
Perfect for those who enjoy delicacy and finesse in their Châteauneuf.
France | Southern Rhône
Les Racines has a deep core of dark berry fruits, notes of licorice, or réglisse, and a concentrated texture that conveys power with silkiness.
France | Loire
Given light treatment in the cellar, this wine shows off Cabernet in its most delicate, charming form.
France | Bordeaux
At thirteen years old, its brambly berry notes are but a memory of its youth. They have evolved and taken on a woodsier sophistication of shady underbrush, violet, and nutmeg.
France | Bordeaux
It makes a grandiose impression on the palate, rich and broad with sensuous depth and a long, luscious finish.
France | Burgundy
Power, finesse, succulence, and striking acidity... Pair with delicate crab meat and relish in the experience.
France | Burgundy
The vintage, austere and tense in its youth, has matured into the best a perfectly aged Meursault can offer.
France | Bordeaux
With incredible depth, power, and fine but grippingly youthful tannins, this is unmistakably Pomerol.
France | Bordeaux
There is nothing overdone in this chiseled, elegant cuvée made from organically grown and pampered Merlot.
France | Bordeaux
Rich, velvety texture and vivid fruit, suggesting blackberry and plum with an almost wild intensity.
France | Champagne
Evoking bright citrus as well as darker citrus—think hints of blood orange—the Vinothèque is among Veuve Fourny’s most elegant Champagnes.
France | Burgundy
Extremely limited quantities, limit two bottles per order
France | Burgundy
Extremely limited quantities, limit four bottles per order.
France | Loire
A single-vineyard bottling whose age lends a soft, drawn butter richness to its bright, tart citrus palate.
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