A classic “kitchen sink” list

We got slightly off schedule last week with our Inventory Reduction Offer, but we’re back to regularly scheduled programming today, with a Friday List full of new arrivals. Behind the scenes, however, we were busy stockpiling and preparing some tremendous wines to offer you. It’s about as eclectic as they come, with something for every kind of collector. And just as with all classic “kitchen sink” Domaine offers, it’s packed with hits, gems, and rarities. 

Kicking things off in California, we’ve got some serious fan favorites, like beautifully aged Marcassin (more than just the Marcassin Vineyard bottling) and a nice vertical of Maybach Materium. We also have a newer project from the team behind another fan favorite: Bedrock. Chris Cottrell and Morgan Twain-Peterson are best known for their Sonoma Zinfandels, Rhône varieties, and “heritage” wines, but about a decade ago they started a wild new label—Under the Wire—dedicated to single vineyard vintage sparkling wines. These are pure, intriguing bottlings that capture a wide range of terroirs. Fans of Ultramarine especially would do well to check them out. Finally, we’ll just call your attention to the 100-point magnum of Kapcsándy’s grand vin—truly a showstopper on any table.  

We have a fun smattering of Bordeaux as well, featuring none other than the blockbuster 1986 Pichon Lalande, which Neil Martin for Vinous called “a clear high point for the estate.” Believe it or not, it’s only just hitting its stride, and will drink gorgeously now and for at least another 15 years. Following that are great selections from Pontet-Canet, Montrose, Tropling Mondot, Climens, Coutet, and Yquem. Heading east, we landed a great new parcel of Burgundies, including top tier producers like Rousseau, Vogüé, Mugnier, Grivot, Anne Gros, and Raveneau. Moving south, there will be some seriously happy Beaujolais fans today, as we’ve got well-aged cult wines from Foillard and Metras. And continuing down to the Rhône Valley, we’re thrilled to showcase several vintages from Gonon in St. Joseph (rare), Bénetière in Côte Rôtie (even more rare), and Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (fully mature). 

Finally, we close with a small but stellar selection from Italy. Flaccianello comes out swinging with some dense (read: immortal) younger vintages, while Gaja counters with a much more mature and time-mellowed bottling. And from Cappellano and Luciano Sandrone, several Barolo terroirs are showcased near their absolute pinnacles, with astounding character and complexity.