Opening Our Cellar Doors
by Clark Z. Terry
Like a portal to another dimension, December is the time of year when our cellar doors open. And this year, the stars have aligned for them to open not just for a few days, but the entire month. Yes, all month long we’ll release aged wines from across our portfolio, including Domaine Tempier, Les Pallières, Vieux Télégraphe, Mas Champart, Quintarelli, and Robert Chevillon, to name just a few…
View the CollectionHoliday Gift Shop
As is tradition here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, we’ve made it easy to celebrate together—whether in person or in spirit!
View the CollectionAnnual 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!
View the CollectionChampagne & Sparkling Sale
by Madison H. Brown
Now through the end of the year, take 20% off all Champagne & Sparkling Wine. Whether your bubbly of choice is a luxurious and elegant Champagne, a rich yet mineral Vouvray Brut, a versatile Italian Prosecco, or an aromatic Alsatian Crémant, our annual Champagne & Sparkling Sale offers all of these and many more toast-worthy bottles for every occasion.
View the CollectionElegant, Terroir-Transparent Champagnes
by Dixon Brooke
It had been many years since we introduced you to a new selection of ours from the Champagne region—not for lack of trying! In 2023, we finally found what we had been looking for in the small Champagne village of Écueil, on the Montagne de Reims, in the cellars of Nicolas Maillart…
View the CollectionNew 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!
View the CollectionSamplers for the Holidays
If you find yourself especially busy this time of year, without an abundance of time to carefully study every bottle before you buy, our latest collection of curated sampler packs offers a quick and easy way to discover new wines in categories that you already know and enjoy...
View the CollectionThe 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.
View the Collection50th 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!
View the CollectionRecent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
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Like a portal to another dimension, December is the time of year when our cellar doors open. And this year, the stars have aligned for them to open no...
Like a portal to another dimension, December is the time of year when our cellar doors open. And this year, the stars have aligned for them to open not just for a few days, but the entire month. Yes, all month long we’ll release aged wines from across our portfolio, including Domaine Tempier, Les Pallières, Vieux Télégraphe, Mas Champart, Quintarelli, and Robert Chevillon, to name just a few…
Wines in this Collection
2014 Riesling Grand Cru “Geisberg”
France | Alsace
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum four bottles per purchase.**
2016 Bandol Rouge
France | Provence
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum two bottles per purchase.**
2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau”
France | Southern Rhône
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum two bottles per purchase.**
2010 Bandol Rouge HALF BOTTLE
France | Provence
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum one bottle per purchase.**
2007 Gigondas “Les Racines”
France | Southern Rhône
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum two bottles per purchase**
2008 Barbaresco “Vicenziana”
Italy | Piedmont
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum one bottles per purchase.**
2016 Cornas “Reynard”
France | Northern Rhône
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum two bottles per purchase.**
2016 Chinon “Les Varennes du Grand Clos”
France | Loire
Joguet’s Varennes du Grand Clos has fine-grained tannins that seem to melt into the richness of a marbled steak in an almost magical way.
2016 Bandol Rouge
France | Provence
Enjoy it as Jim Harrison might have—with copious quantities of crushed garlic and red meat.
2016 Venezia Giulia Malvasia “Selezione”
Italy | Friuli
Aged eight years before release, the wine is textured, vibrant, and delightfully decadent.
As is tradition here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, we’ve made it easy to celebrate together—whether in person or in spirit!
As is tradition here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, we’ve made it easy to celebrate together—whether in person or in spirit!
Wines in this Collection
At Poupon’s Table
Meet Kendrick Thomas, an easygoing American wine merchant happily residing in Provence and eager to enjoy all the gastronomic pleasures available in France.
Adventures on the Wine Route 25th Anniversary Edition
Kermit’s book is always on the list of best wine books to give as a gift. A bottle of wine from KLWM and this book; that's a perfect gift!
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Tote
The perfect tote for a bottle of wine, loaf of bread, or whatever else you might be bringing to that holiday party around the corner.
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Logo Apron
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
Moutarde Forte
Don’t limit yourself to using this as just a condiment—it adds a good kick to sauces too.
Banyuls Vinegar
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
This vinegar is particular because it’s made with sweet wine, which confers a very unique taste.
Taggiasca Pitted Olives in Oil
| Liguria
The first jar feels like a special treat, but by the second or third you realize they’re a pantry staple.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Our bold, original color. An instant classic.
2022 Huile d’Olive Vierge Extra
France | Corsica
Fruity nose with a hint of black olive; mild yet richly textured with a soft, peppery finish.
Gingerbread cookies, yule logs, pumpkin pies…Sauternes, Banyuls, Muscat…Whether you prefer your treats baked or fermented, no holiday meal is comp...
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!
Wines in this Collection
2023 Sauternes HALF BOTTLE
France | Bordeaux
It is a habit-forming apéritif with or without foie gras.
2023 Banyuls “Rimage”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Imagine a red, Grenache-based Sauternes, full of earth and spice, and you’ll have a decent idea how delicious this Banyuls tastes.
2020 Vin de France Muscatellu “Morta Maió” Non Muté
France | Corsica
If you’re like me, a glass of Corsican Muscatellu sparks visions of evening cheese plates laden with Marcona almonds and gemlike fruits.
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Sommerberg” Vendange Tardive
France | Alsace
Late-harvest wines of this quality in Alsace take incredible skill to make. This is a supremely beautiful example of a harmonious, highly successful partnership between man and nature.
Cap de Creus “Ranci Sec”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Evaporation over time has concentrated the wine, giving it considerable strength to go with its trademark rancio aromas of walnuts and brine.
2019 Muscat du Cap Corse “Grotte di Sole”
France | Corsica
See why Cap Corse’s famous Muscat tastes like no other dessert wine in the world.
2023 Sauternes “Esquisse”
France | Bordeaux
This refreshing dessert wine is versatile at table—it works wonders as an apéritif or with cheeses—and can still be cellared for several years.
NV Vin de France Chardonnay “La Chaux Passerillé” HALF BOTTLE
France | Jura
The latest marvel to come out of his cellar is this dessert wine from Chardonnay grapes dried for several months in wood crates, then pressed and aged for five years in barrel.
Banyuls “Reserva”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
You will be surprised how well this dessert wine will pair with toasted almonds, bleu cheese or nice dark chocolate.
2021 Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive “Hinterburg de Katzenthal”
France | Alsace
Almond, butter, orange confit, white truffle—it’s all there in the awesome bouquet—then you experience the unctuous, dense palate with a texture to write home about.
Now through the end of the year, take 20% off all Champagne & Sparkling Wine. Whether your bubbly of choice is a luxurious and elegant Champ...
Now through the end of the year, take 20% off all Champagne & Sparkling Wine. Whether your bubbly of choice is a luxurious and elegant Champagne, a rich yet mineral Vouvray Brut, a versatile Italian Prosecco, or an aromatic Alsatian Crémant, our annual Champagne & Sparkling Sale offers all of these and many more toast-worthy bottles for every occasion.
Wines in this Collection
2020 Extra Brut Grand Cru “Les Ronsures” Pinot Noir
France | Champagne
Presents a lush nose of plum and apricot preserves but dances across the palate and feels almost electric, wrapping up with notes of wild strawberry.
2019 Extra Brut 1er Cru “Mont Martin”
France | Champagne
This impressive bottling shows great freshness and finesse allied with smooth, silky roundness and completed with a long, chalky finish.
Spumante Dosaggio Zero Col Fondo “Numerocinque”
Italy | Le Marche
The wine’s salinity finds balance with a delightfully tart note of lemon rind.
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
France | Alsace
This rich, gastronomic crémant with fine and elegant bubbles will have even the Champagne purist singing its praises.
Touraine “Fines Bulles”
France | Loire
December Club Gourmand ~ Made in the méthode traditionnelle with direct-press Cabernet Franc, it is a light, bright, and festive bubbly meant to be drunk cold and often.
NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 1er Cru MAGNUM
France | Champagne
I think I'll replace my Christmas tree with a very large bottle of Champagne. ’Tis the season!
2015 Blanc de Blancs Brut 1er Cru
France | Champagne
Don't miss this 2015 Blanc de Blancs, a powerful yet refined tour de force from one of the region’s most consistent and talented growers.
2016 Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut 1er Cru “Monts de Vertus”
France | Champagne
From noteworthy terroir, Veuve Fourny brings us a clean, chiseled style—Chardonnay married with pure chalk and barrel aging.
Bugey-Cerdon “La Cueille”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
This is a universally loved pink bubbly delight of candied strawberries and roses, always true and always exquisite.
NV Brut 1er Cru “Grande Réserve” MAGNUM
France | Champagne
This blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir is a sleek, elegant Champagne that has roundness along with the astonishing freshness and finesse that are characteristic of all Fourny wines.
It had been many years since we introduced you to a new selection of ours from the Champagne region—not for lack of trying! In 2023, we finally foun...
It had been many years since we introduced you to a new selection of ours from the Champagne region—not for lack of trying! In 2023, we finally found what we had been looking for in the small Champagne village of Écueil, on the Montagne de Reims, in the cellars of Nicolas Maillart…
Wines in this Collection
NV Champagne Extra Brut 1er Cru “Platine”
France | Champagne
Beautiful perfume of orange blossom, very fine with an incredibly soft mousse.
NV Champagne Rosé Extra Brut Grand Cru
France | Champagne
This Bouzy-dominant blend of Pinot Noir with 2% still red and 1 gram of dosage is bright, expressive, incisive, and chalky.
NV Extra Brut 1er Cru “Montchenot”
France | Champagne
Planted on a base of chalk, this is a dry, focused Champagne with real class.
2020 Extra Brut Grand Cru “Les Ronsures” Pinot Noir
France | Champagne
Presents a lush nose of plum and apricot preserves but dances across the palate and feels almost electric, wrapping up with notes of wild strawberry.
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...
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!
Wines in this Collection
2022 Bourgogne Chardonnay
France | Burgundy
Its complex nose, redolent of honeydew and baking spice, leads to a beautiful richness on the palate and a refreshing, stony, slightly saline finish
2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir
France | Burgundy
Classic Burgundian Pinot Noir aromas and flavors, and a deeply fruited and solid core.
2024 Vino Rosso “Il Goccetto”
Italy | Piedmont
The old-school, vino rosso of our dreams—serve it chilled, perhaps in a glass pitcher, for full trattoria effect.
2024 Gigondas
France | Southern Rhône
This Gigondas—densely concentrated and deeply opaque—is more refined than meets the eye.
2023 Cahors
France | Southwest
La Grave is one of the rare Cahors to consist exclusively of the native Malbec. Without any Merlot to soften it, this Cahors is decidedly old-fashioned.
2023 Île de Beauté Biancu Gentile “L’Altru Biancu”
France | Corsica
It is the up-and-coming white Corsican grape, rapidly winning back the reputation it had earned so long ago.
2023 Valle d’Aosta Rosso Torrette Supérieur
Italy | Valle d’Aosta
The grapes are dried for several days after harvest, then pressed and aged in barrel to give an equally lively red with a bit more guts and bass notes.
2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc “La Crau”
France | Southern Rhône
Clairette, an unsung hero of the south, is the main grape here, undoubtedly one of many key elements to this singular wine.
2023 Santenay 1er Cru Blanc “Le Beaurepaire”
France | Burgundy
From Santenay’s highest-altitude premier cru, this rare white is not to be missed. Enjoy this masterpiece over the next fifteen years.
2023 Santenay Rouge 1er Cru “Les Gravières”
France | Burgundy
This Gravières has loads of fruit, and it’s also got that unique Burgundy—and, more precisely, Santenay—earthiness to it that can turn the accidental sipper into a full-blown connoisseur.
If you find yourself especially busy this time of year, without an abundance of time to carefully study every bottle before you buy, our latest collec...
If you find yourself especially busy this time of year, without an abundance of time to carefully study every bottle before you buy, our latest collection of curated sampler packs offers a quick and easy way to discover new wines in categories that you already know and enjoy...
Wines in this Collection
The Truth About Beaujolais
France
From everyday sippers to nuanced bottlings from old vines, traditionalist domaines to natural wine darlings and everything in between, this case that makes a case for the Beaujolais as one of France’s greatest wine regions.
Resplendent With Roasts
Inspired by James Beard Award–winning food writer Georgeanne Brennan’s delectable suggestions, we’ve assembled a sampler perfect for spending time in the kitchen this season.
Holiday Hors D’œuvres
We put together a booklet of twelve recipes that you might prepare for a holiday party or potluck, along with twelve wines you might find in one of our clubs in any given month.
French Roots
France
Whether it’s a grape that thrives in a singular location or a blend that defines a region, some of our favorite wines are inextricably linked to their places of origin.
Chotard’s Best-In-Class Sancerres
France | Loire
These 2023s will take you on a journey several decades back to the old days of Sancerre.
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...
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.
Wines in this Collection
2021 Saint-Chinian Blanc
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Showcasing impressive texture and flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and spring flowers, this offers a great pairing for grilled fish or seared scallops.
2018 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso “Morus Nigra”
Italy | Friuli
Lovely now with a slight chill, their Refosco has a stimulating, stony backbone that ensures a slow evolution through the years.
2022 Tavel “La Combe des Rieu”
France | Southern Rhône
This bears a rich bouquet of wild strawberry, flowers, garrigue, and sweet spices, culminating in a long, stony finale.
2023 Langhe Freisa “alla mia Gioia”
Italy | Piedmont
It is bone-dry with aromas of dark forest berries, with a finish that is both grippy and slightly frothy. Pair this zippy red with salami.
2022 Valle d’Aosta Cornalin
Italy | Valle d’Aosta
This rare red variety has a straightforward freshness and light herbal spiciness.
2018 Riviera Ligure Vino Bianco “Antea”
Italy | Liguria
170-year-old own-rooted Rossese Bianco, four days on skins, raised in acacia barrels—a Ligurian heirloom!
2021 Vin de France “Le Carignan”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Old vines give this Carignan a supple, suede-like texture, along with loads of dark fruit, a peaty smokiness, and great minerality.
2021 Bourgueil “Clos Sénéchal”
France | Loire
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
2020 Isola Dei Nuraghi Bianco “Prama Dorada”
Italy | Sardinia
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty
2022 Vino Rosato “Passatella”
Italy | Molise
Offers an absolutely electric perfume loaded with bright notes of pomegranate, sour cherry, and fresh strawberry, while the palate delivers bracing acidity and a chiseled, chalky finish.
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...
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!
Wines in this Collection
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Tote
The perfect tote for a bottle of wine, loaf of bread, or whatever else you might be bringing to that holiday party around the corner.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Do you love someone who loves Kermit Lynch wines and hats? Then this is the perfect gift. Spread the great grape gospel one chapeau at a time!
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary T-shirt
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary T-shirt
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Just arrived, it’s corduroy, and wide whale as well!
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Our bold, original color. An instant classic.
Wine Sleeve with 50th Anniversary Art by Michel Tolmer
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Blue XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Red XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Wines in this Collection
2024 Bianco di Custoza “Mael”
Italy | Veneto
November Adventures Club ~ A masterful blend of Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello, and Riesling, this perfumed charmer punches far above its weight.
2024 Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge
France | Southern Rhône
November Club Rouge ~ We aimed for maximum drinkability: plenty of hedonistic purple-tinged fruit, along with a hint of wild herbs and lovely lavender and violet notes.
2023 Bouzeron Aligoté
France | Burgundy
November Club Chevalier ~ Aligoté may actually be an even more precise conduit for Burgundian terroir than Chardonnay.
2021 Bandol Rouge
France | Provence
November Club Chevalier ~ This is a full-blooded Bandol, teeming with soul and flavor.
2024 Dolcetto d’Alba “V. Pari”
Italy | Piedmont
December Adventures Club ~ Prime placement in a great vineyard site provides exquisite balance, gentle tannin, and notes of brambly fruit.
2022 Languedoc Montpeyroux Rouge
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
December Club Rouge ~ Proof that a great site and honest farming are key to genuine, long-lived wines.
2024 Langhe Arneis
Italy | Piedmont
December Club Gourmand ~ This dreamy wine reaffirms that we should turn more often to Piedmont not only for our reds but also for our whites!
2024 Pigato “Vigneto Ca da Rena”
Italy | Liguria
December Club Gourmand ~ Supremely crisp and mineral, this is an ideal representation of this coastal region and perfect for seafood.
2024 Beaujolais-Villages
France | Beaujolais
December Club Gourmand ~ This drinks like a Gamay infusion with lovely hints of potpourri, spice, and fresh grapes.
2022 Chianti Classico
Italy | Tuscany
December Club Gourmand ~ A delicious Chianti Classico for now or later, with extraordinary potential at table.