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A major part of our business is the sale of wine on a futures/pre-arrival basis. We are one of the nation’s few retailers with access to direct imports from abroad. As a result of this, not only can we obtain larger quantities of some of the top wines, but also we’re able to offer them at substantially reduced prices compared to competitors who are dependent on standard distribution channels.

We offer pre-arrivals from a number of regions. The largest categories with current offers are listed in the links below.

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La Tour-de-Bessan Margaux 2009 (306993)

750ml

$19.95

WS 87

Pre-arrival, 12+ available, 3-bottle minimum order

List $23.00

87 points Wine Spectator: "[$23 list] Tangy, with core flavors of red currant, damson plum and red licorice. Tobacco leaf and a pepper hint check in on the finish. Drink now through 2017. (2012)"

Lafarge Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs 1er Cru 2009 (313340) Organic

750ml

$179.95

WA 93–95

FWR 91–95

AM 94

Pre-arrival, 4 available

93-95 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The estate’s 2009 Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs saturates the palate with its deep, persistent fruit. The aromas and flavors build in the glass towards the rich, multi-dimensional finish. This shows marvelous staying power and fabulous overall balance. The Clos du Chateau des Ducs is more overtly fruit-driven and structured but perhaps a touch less aromatically expressive than the Mitans. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. (May 2011)"

91-95 points Fine Wine Review: "The nose of the Volnay-Clos du Château des Ducs is open and displays pure red fruits that continue into the mouth. The wine has plenty of weight and structure with excellent length. (Issue 133; 2011)"

94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 50+ year old vines; a monopole of the domaine). This is aromatically a bit less elegant than the Mitans but it is more complex with cool red and blue pinot fruit, violet, earth and stone nuances introducing attractively rich and equally pure middle weight flavors that exhibit real verve on the mouth coating and exceptionally persistent finish. As usual, this is a classic Volnay that is built to age and will need every bit of 12 to 15 years to be at its best. In short, this is a knockout. Drink: 2021+. (Apr 2012)"

93+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2009 Clos du Château des Ducs is a beautifully reserved and elegant rendition of the vintage. The deep and classic nose delivers scents of cherries, blood orange, vinesmoke, fresh herb tones, a very complex base of soil and a topnote of cocoa. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, tight and very, very long on the backend, with impeccable balance, superb focus and impressive grip on the ripely tannic and youthful finish. This will be stellar in the fullness of time. 2020-2050. (Nov/Dec 2010)"

Lafarge Volnay Vendanges Sélectionnées 2009 (313339) Organic

750ml

$74.95

JG 92

FWR 92

WA 90–92

Pre-arrival, 12+ available

92 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2009 Volnay 'Vendanges Selectionées' from the Lafarges is excellent this year. The bouquet is a red fruity and refined mélange of cherries, red plums, raw cocoa, fresh thyme, a touch of blood orange, stunningly complex soil tones and a nice touch of rose in the upper register. On the palate the wine is fullish, pure and very transparent, with a rock solid core of fruit, ripe tannins, tangy acids and excellent length and grip on the youthful and classy finish. 2015-2040. (Nov/Dec 2010)"

92 points Fine Wine Review: "The Volnay, vendanges sélectionnées is pure with structure underlying the red fruit. This should be excellent with perhaps 8-10 years in the cellar. (Issue #137; 2013)"

90-92 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Volnay Vendanges Selectionnees is a selection of village-level parcels. This is a decidedly centered style of Volnay built on a solid core of fruit. It possesses plenty of mid-palate juiciness, while the fruit has enough sheer density to match the tannins on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2029. (May 2011)"

Maison Ilan Charmes-Chambertin "Aux Charmes Hauts" Grand Cru 2011 (314185)

750ml

$144.95

Pre-arrival, 6 available

List $186.00

Situated entirely in the upper "Aux Charmes Hauts" lieu dit (named place), adjacent to the road separating Charmes-Chambertin from Le Chambertin. The average vine age here is over 50 years. The soil is quite fine, with a large amount of exposed limestone. Visiting the vineyard of Le Chambertin just across the road, you will see that the elevation of the slope is a bit lower on the south end. This corresponds to the section of Charmes Hauts which has a large deposit of soil forming a hump which is thought to be the result of soil slippage from Le Chambertin. Maison Ilan sources all of it Charmes-Chambertin "Aux Charmes Hauts" from this section on the hump, some 25 rows back from the road dividing Le Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin. Production: 8 barrels.

Maison Ilan Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2011 (314184)

750ml

$119.95

Pre-arrival, 4 available

List $155.00

Mazoyères-Chambertin has a bit of a mixed reputation to say the least. This reputation is, however, more related to 'recent' assumptions in the last 80 or so years than it is to outright quality. The truth is that Mazoyères was thought to be on the same qualitative level as the lower section of Charmes-Chambertin (Charmes Bas). In recent times, it is fashionable (and legal, which further complicates the real reputation of this vineyard) for producers to label their wines from this vineyard as Charmes-Chambertin. In this regard, it is difficult to know the real origins of a producer's Charmes-Chambertin. Maison Ilan understands this to be a completely different terroir from those of Charmes Hauts and Charmes Bas, so it has taken the less commercially minded route by labeling its wine with the original name. More so than most vineyards, the section of Mazoyères that a wine is sourced from is of great importance as part of the vineyard slips down to the Route Nationale 74. Maison Ilan's Mazoyères is sourced from next to the Route de Grands Crus, literally on the other side of the road from Latricières-Chambertin. The vineyard has a slight slope with loads of iron rich clay and tiny slivers of limestone. Production: 5.5 barrels.

Maison Ilan Morey-St-Denis Les Chaffots 1er Cru 2011 (314183)

750ml

$89.95

Pre-arrival, 5 available

List $120.00

Situated just above Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru and adjacent to Grand Cru Clos de la Roche on a gradual slope. This vineyard has a very rocky terrain littered with limestone varying from pebble-sized to grapefruit-size. As with "Les Monts Luisants", both the surrounding Grands Crus decreased the size of the vineyard when expanding their respective limits. The soil here is still wafer thin, though it has a higher clay component, with more water retention and soil density. The average age of the vines is 26 years. Production: 4 barrels.

Maison Ilan Morey-St-Denis Les Monts Luisants 1er Cru 2011 (314182)

750ml

$89.95

Pre-arrival, 4 available

List $120.00

Situated just above Grand Cru Clos de la Roche, on a roughly 26% grade, this vineyard is one of the steepest in the region. Only one vineyard, 1er Cru "Les Genavrières", separates "Les Monts Luisants" from "Les Chaffots". A good portion of this vineyard was consumed by the expanding limits of Clos de la Roche. The soil here is heavily based on oolitic limestone, with rigid pebbles found throughout. The soil here is thin, well drained and fine. The average vine age here is over 45 years. Production: 4 barrels.

Maison Ilan Volnay Robardelles 1er Cru 2011 (314181)

750ml

$76.95

Pre-arrival, 12+ available

List $100.00

Today "Les Robardelles" is almost an unknown in the framework of renowned Volnay Premiers Crus. As far back as 1855 it was compared favorably to some of its highly regarded neighbors. To the immediate south, you will find "Les Santenots", adjacent and to the west lays the vineyard "En Caillerets", both two of the most celebrated vineyards in Volnay. This vineyard is on a relatively modest slope, with a strong proportion of dense clay with golf ball-sized pieces of exposed limestone. The vines here have a minimum age of 40 years. Production: 3.25 barrels.

Noëllat/Georges Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru 1959 (314589)

750ml

$499.95

Pre-arrival, 9 available

Purchased directly from the cellar. Great mature Burgundy at incredible pricing.

Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 1999 (315033)

750ml

$299.95

Pre-arrival, 11 available

5 stars (potential), Michael Broadbent's Pocket Vintage Wine Companion: "Medium-deep; classic Rousseau, not overtly varietal -- just the smell of the real thing; excellent flavour and length. Drink: 2010-2020. (May 2006)"

Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru 2000 (315034)

750ml

$199.95

AM 92

Pre-arrival, 4 available

19/20 points Clive Coates (The Wines of Burgundy): "After a rather disappointing 2001, this is unexpectedly delicious. Rather more alive. Rich, fullish for the vintage. Fragrant and concentrated. Splendid for a 2000. A real surprise! Drink: Now to 2020. (May 2005)"

92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A maturing, if not fully mature nose speaks of ripe yet cool dark berry fruit, earth, stone and a mineral component that carries over to the rich and equally ripe medium-bodied flavors that possess good mid-palate density and excellent length. This is really quite good in the context of the vintage and while it's drinking very well now, for my taste I would allow it to sleep undisturbed for another 2 to 5 years. Drink: Try from 2012+. (Nov 2010)"

Usseglio/Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 (313080)

750ml

$36.95

RP 93

WS 93

RR 93

Pre-arrival, 12+ available

List $48.00

93 points Robert Parker: "[$48 list] The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition was cropped at 23 hectoliters per hectare (overall it was a small crop in 2010), and is a blend of mostly Grenache and 20% Syrah, with 80% aged in old wood foudres and 20% in small barrels. The alcohol level came in at 15.5%. Classic black raspberry, black cherry, garrigue, and lavender notes hit the palate with considerable authority. The Syrah component provides a slightly deeper purple hue to the color than is apparent in some other vintages. The extra level of concentration due to the tiny yields has resulted in a full-bodied, rich wine with super purity. It is already accessible, and should keep for 10-15 years. (Oct 2012)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "This is electric, with charged-up, vivid blueberry, fig, blackberry and boysenberry fruit all drenched in pastis and toasted spice and backed by a licorice snap note that lets the finish flow on beautifully. Approachable, but no need to hurry either. Drink now through 2025. 2,000 cases made. (10/15/12)"

93 points Rhone Report: "[$45 list] A gorgeous base cuvee that oozes Grenache flair, the 2010 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault that sees no new oak, offers up hedonistic, perfumed aromas of kirsch liqueur, cassis, roasted meats, licorice, and crushed flowers on the nose. Intense and certainly well endowed, with a full-bodied, creamy texture, brilliant purity of fruit, and a supple, approachable feel, this will no doubt benefit from short-term cellaring, and shine for 10-12 years. (Sep 2012)"

90-92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Ruby-red. Lively red berry and floral aromas show very good upfront appeal. Juicy raspberry and cherry flavors pick up a bitter chocolate quality with air, along with a note of candied flowers. Finishes gently sweet and spicy, with a vivid raspberry note. (Jan/Feb 2012)"

Usseglio/Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2010 (313077)

750ml

$99.95

RR 97

RP 94–96

IWC 93–95

Pre-arrival, 10 available

97+ points Rhone Report: "A deep, voluptuous, and concentrated Chateauneuf-du-Pape that's a blend of 100% Grenache that is aged all in foudre and neutral barrel, the 2010 Domaine Pierre Usseglio Cuvee de mon Aieul is deep purple and semi-opaque in color and offers up a spectacular bouquet of blackberry, raspberry liqueur, roasted meats, spring flowers, licorice, and edgy minerality. Checking in at over 16% alcohol, yet showing no heat on the nose, it is fresh and beautifully focused aromatically. This full-bodied, layered, and lavishly textured Chateauneuf-du-Pape has fantastic concentration and masses of ripe tannin that are only partially concealed by the wine's fruit. While possibly a notch down from the '07, this is about as good as this cuvee gets. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age, and drink beautifully for 2+ decades. (Sep 2012)"

94-96 points Robert Parker: "In total contrast, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Mon Aieul has intense blueberry, black raspberry and lavender notes that jump from the glass of this opaque purple-colored wine. It is 100% Grenache in 2010, all coming from three of their finest vineyards -- Les Grandes Serres in the southern part of the appellation, planted in 1926, La Crau, which of course is the famous sector in the eastern part of Chateauneuf du Pape and an early maturing one, and Guigasse, which is in the northerly sector, next to the sandy soils of the lieu-dit known as Pignan, as well as Grand Pierre. This wine tips the scales at about 16.5% alcohol, finishes completely dry and has no heat. The yields were a preposterous 16 hectoliters per hectare. I wouldn’t be surprised if this impressive wine jumps a few points in score, as it is still primary, backward and super-concentrated. It will need 3-5 years of cellaring and then drink well for at least two decades. (Oct 2011)"

93-95 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(all grenache): Opaque ruby. Powerful aromas of blackberry, lavender, cola and licorice, with a spicy topnote. Supersweet, broad and lush, with explosive red and dark berry flavors complicated by candied flowers and allspice. Finishes with resonating spiciness, broad velvety tannins and superb length. (Jan/Feb 2012)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "A bold, ripe, almost heady style, with thickly layered blueberry, fig and boysenberry fruit laced with mouthwatering spice and melted black licorice, followed by a long, fruitcake-filled finish. This has the stuffing and grip for cellaring, but ultimately for fans of the more bombastic style. Best from 2014 through 2030. 400 cases made. (10/15/12)"

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