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
Pierre Moncuit, 'Cuvée Nicole' Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 2008
$160
Pierre Moncuit only produces this Champagne in top vintages. 2008 is most certainly one of them. In this near-perfect growing season, Nicole Moncuit bottled her 100+ year old vines in the legendary Chétillons vineyard separately, and aged it for 15 years prior to release. The result is a Champagne with Moncuit’s classic freshness, as well as an added level of power, richness, and complexity.
Here's what you should know about it:
- Pierre Moncuit is an independent Champagne producer in the Cote des Blancs. It has been run by Nicole Moncuit for the last 50 years.
- The 'Cuvée Nicole' is only produced in select vintages. 2008 is an all-time great year for Champagne.
- It’s made from chardonnay in the grand cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, specifically the Les Chétillons vineyard. Chétillons is famously helmed by Pierre Péters.
As sommeliers, we often get asked, “What’s the best wine on the list?”
