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
Les Terres de Philéandre (David Duband), Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru 'Aux Serpentieres' 2019
$75
Like countless elite names in Burgundy - Lafon, de Montille, Leflaive, etc - David Duband launched a side project in order to make wines from new areas of Burgundy at more approachable price-points. So nearly 20 years after taking over his family winery, he started Les Terres de Phileandre - named after his twins, Philomène and Léandre - in 2018.
This is the first time we’ve been able to offer a wine from his new label. Fittingly, it comes from the very first vineyard he selected for the project. As with all of his Red Burgundy, including his 6 grand crus, he uses whole-clusters and minimizes oak in order to produce a wine that’s peppery, aromatic, and fresh.
Here's what you should know about it:
- For the last quarter-century, David Duband has made collectible Red Burgundy from his organic vineyards in the Côte de Nuits.
- While those wines can sell for $600+, his reds at Les Terres de Phileandre offer a snapshot of his elegant style at a fraction of the price.
- 2019 was a warm vintage, which softened this premier cru’s classically firm edges, and produced a silky, savory red wine.
As sommeliers, we often get asked, “What’s the best wine on the list?”
