Rarely would we ever tell the truth. We wanted to hoard them for ourselves, or stash them away to drink with our
sommelier friends in-the-know. Well, Parcelle Picks is our big reveal. This is our selection of the hard-to-find,
ready-to-drink, sometimes well known, maybe obscure, and always limited wines we love most.
Call it a hit list, a daily deal, or whatever you like. It’s the best stuff we have right now—and at the best prices.
Chosen by sommeliers. Ready to drink now.
The best bottle on the list today.
Parcelle Picks
Château Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre, 1996
$65
Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre is an increasingly rare breed in Bordeaux. Rather than embrace oak and big fruit flavors, this winery in Margaux is uncompromisingly old school. They make nuanced, earthy wines that need time to come into their own. It’s the kind of rusticity that’s been replaced by polish in Margaux, and we’re very much here for it.
Here's what you should know about it:
- Château Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre is a five-minute drive from Château Margaux.
- Jean-Pierre Boyer has overseen every vintage here since 1950.
- 1996 is a cool, savory vintage, providing the perfect window into the winery’s firm and savory style.
Things we actually said...
“Finding 1996 Bordeaux that’s in a good place right now isn’t difficult. Finding it at this price point is a very different story.”
As sommeliers, we often get asked, “What’s the best wine on the list?”
