Burgundy, that tiny sliver of land in the center of France, produces what many consider to be the ultimate wine. Indeed, some of the world’s greatest, most complex and most refined red wines are produced from the Pinot Noir and white wines from the Chardonnay grape from this viticultural region. Ask many a wine lover “what is your most memorable wine?” and chances are it will be a grand cru Burgundy. Great Burgundy is undeniably, unforgettable. Unfortunately , it is also rare. The entire vineyard area of Burgundy, from Chablis to Beaujolais, covers less than half of the area of New York city! But by all means do not let this stop you from experiencing the pleasure of fine Burgundy wine. Our list is full of the most legendary as well as the handful of the yet not so famous names in Burgundy. Our Burgundy buyer, Joe Kluchinsky, travels to Burgundy at least once a year expressly to eek out the very best to be offered for your enjoyment. Early indications are that there are some legendary 2003 red Burgundies produced – unique and singular wines that will have no peers. It will not, however, be as uniformly good a vintage as 2002. With the vintage being a relatively small crop, many producers were forced to increase their prices. This fact, coupled with the strong Euro against the dollar has created an atmosphere conducive to higher pricing. Please check our website frequently as purchases will be posted as soon as new orders are confirmed by our suppliers. A better strategy for buying Burgundy may be going back instead of going forward. Older wines, purchased with a stronger dollar, will be priced more attractively than their younger counterparts. There are still many high quality wines available from these older vintages. Look carefully and I’m sure you’ll find something to quench your thirst for great Burgundy.