Oh my… It’s a Burgundy Store Takeover kinda Thursday!

You know what that means: cherries all day, all kinds, for all Burg-o-philes. We’ve got “Bargaindies” from the upper $20s to untouchable Grand Crus half-priced that are impossible to resist, and every sort in between. Fantastic Village Values, 1er Crus starting comfortably under $50 - you name it, they are all in the Store here for the day while they last.

Voltaire said about 200 years ago, “I serve my guests a decent Beaujolais, but I drink in secret your good wine from Corton.”

Indeed, wise philosopher! Not much has changed since.

We still stash the Corton away from those who don’t deserve a sip of the stuff. However, YOU, dear Op, deserve a massive break on a great Corton with such pedigree that, per Jeb Dunnuck “in the 19th century, the estate was part of the Duvault-Blochet holdings, under the same umbrella that included Romanée-Conti and Clos de Tart.”

To put this rare opportunity into historical perspective, Decanter explains that “With a rich history spanning several centuries, Domaine de la Pousse d’Or is in the league of elite Burgundy estates with exceptional vineyard holdings across the region. The Domaine can trace its existence back to the 1100s and the Dukes of Burgundy who held all the land titles at the time.” The Grand Cru of Clos du Roi too was originally owned by the Dukes of Burgundy. When the last duke, Charles the Bold, died in 1477, the French King Louis XI seized the plot, coining its historic royal name. These days, according to foremost Burgundy expert Winehog, “with technical ingenuity and vinification perfection, Pousse d’Or produces some hedonistic marvels with energy and the blessings of true vins d’emotion.”

Now that gets us all emotional!

For the vintage here, Jeb assures, “On the style of the 2023s, these are more classic expressions of Burgundy with round, supple profiles… I followed all of these wines over multiple days, and they held up beautifully, which speaks well for their balance and aging potential.”

Only a few cases… sadly; that’s just how great Burgundy rolls.

95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck “On the hill of Corton, the two parcels sit stacked on the east-southeast face: Clos du Roi mid-slope on lighter, well-drained soils (the name records old royal ownership, and many consider it the finest red climat on the hill), with Bressandes directly below on deeper, iron-rich clay and limestone. Tasting these side by side is an incredible lesson in terroir, with the Bressandes showing a richer, rounder style and the Clos du Roi more focus and precision. From just up the slope from Corton Bressandes and from lighter soils, the 2023 Corton-Clos du Roi Grand Cru is a more red-fruited, tight, mineral-laced effort. Mulled red fruits, iron, crushed stone, and spicy oak define the bouquet, with some sappy, herbal, and forest floor nuances. It’s focused, medium-bodied, linear, and concentrated on the palate, with a wonderful sense of precision and minerality. Aged 12 months in French oak (20% new) followed by six months in stainless steel, it’s a serious Corton-Clos du Roi that deserves another 3-4 years of patience and will drink well over the following 15 or more. Drink 2030-2045.”