Thursday VinopolPick 2-1-18
Back Vintage Grand Cru Faiveley; New Grapelive Review; New Arrivals from Cameron, Salon, Chapelle de Blagny, Cavallotto, Donnhoff and More!; New Mosel Reviews from Vinous; February Clearance Additions; Colossal Chateauneuf
Back Vintage Faiveley
When discussing the wines of the Cote de Nuits it is hard not to mention Domaine Faiveley. Founded in 1825, with its seventh generation now at the helm, Faiveley carries a long-standing tradition of winemaking in the Cote d’Or. But the domaine also believes in progress: pre-sorting of all grapes, long low-temperature fermentations, barrel ageing in the family’s 19th century vaulted cellar. From red and white regional Bourgogne and village-level cuvees, to the estate-farmed 62 acres of Premier Cru and 25 acres of Grand Cru, Faiveley makes wine like a small, quality-driven producer.
Clos Vougeot
New February Clearance Sale Wine
When discussing the wines of the Cote de Nuits it is hard not to mention Domaine Faiveley. Founded in 1825, with its seventh generation now at the helm, Faiveley carries a long-standing tradition of winemaking in the Cote d’Or. But the domaine also believes in progress: pre-sorting of all grapes, long low-temperature fermentations, barrel ageing in the family’s 19th century vaulted cellar. From red and white regional Bourgogne and village-level cuvees, to the estate-farmed 62 acres of Premier Cru and 25 acres of Grand Cru, Faiveley makes wine like a small, quality-driven producer.
Clos de la Roche, Clos St. Denis, Clos de Tart, Clos des Lambrays—this quartet represents the heralded set of Grand Crus in Morey-St. Denis. The main difference between the first three and the Clos des Lambray? Price. All of the other major Grand Crus in Morey are easily $250-$500 per bottle for new releases and, if you’ve got the money, well worth it. Lambrays, on the other hand, is every bit the wine of the more heralded names, especially over the last decade or so, and costs less than half of its neighbors (2014 Clos de Tart is spectacular, but $438, for reference). 
Brunello is one of the two kings of Italian wine, but we’ve put some plebian pricing on these treats from our January clearance sale. Whether it’s the approachable Frescobaldi, the regal Pian dell’Orino or the classically proportioned La Torre, these three represent something for any Italio-phile palate. All three are at the best prices in the country and deserve significant space in your cellar. Back up the truck!Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2011 750ML ($69.95) Was $49, Now $36 special!
Caprili has become one of the most notable names when talking about Brunello producers whose star is on the rise. Founded relatively recently for a Tuscan estate, in 1965, the small family producer has continued to turn out some of the most exciting, traditionally styled wines from the Brunello appellation, though only recently has their name become a buzzword in industry circles.