ARIANNA OCCHIPINTI: SPECIAL CUVÉES FROM SICILY
Arianna Occhipinti is hands down one of our favorite growers on the planet. She skyrocketed into fame in the early 2000s for her deeply expressive wines made from amazing plots in the southeastern corner of Sicily. Though it is common to see her entry-level cuvées in town, we are very lucky to have been allocated a small lot of some of her top cuvées. If you are a fan of Arianna, or even Sicilian wine in general, these are bottles you will not want to miss.
DOMAINE MICHEL LAFARGE 2023: BIODYNAMIC VOLNAY AND MEURSAULT
The village of Volnay would not be where it is today without the work of the Lafarge family. They have been in Volnay since the early 1900s and own some of the most coveted plots of vines. Since 2000 the domain has been certified in biodynamics, and the work in the cellar is extremely gentle and traditional. The wines are honest and feel untouched by time. These bottles reward those with patience.
JEROME GALEYRAND 2023: BURGUNDY FROM GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
We have worked with Jerome Galeyrand’s wines since the inception of Négociant. He is located in the prestigious village of Gevrey-Chambertin, which is known for noble and ageworthy expressions of Pinot Noir. Jerome also works heavily with Aligoté and makes some of the best single site expressions of the grape.
The 2023 vintage is all about balance. These wines have energy, depth and freshness, which makes them enjoyable right out of the gate, but they will only excel with a bit of time in the cellar.