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.
Château La Tour Figeac
Château La Tour Figeac, Saint-Émilion 1983
$85
Here's what you should know about it:
- Saint-Émilion is one of Bordeaux’s best villages. Their wines tend to be cab franc heavy.
- This is what’s known as “Right Bank” Bordeaux in ‘somm speak.’
- La Tour Figeac’s vineyards are right across the street from Cheval Blanc’s. That’s a good neighbor.
Things we actually said...
"A Grand Cru Bordeaux from a great vintage that’s been aged for more than a quarter century shouldn't cost less than $100. Today it does. Bordeaux just makes sense in the winter time, and a bottle like 1983 La Tour Figeac like this turns any takeout into a white tablecloth experience."
As sommeliers, we often get asked, “What’s the best wine on the list?”
