The young estate of Domaine du Chancelier, run by Elsa & Cédric Ehrhart, is deeply connected to the tradition and history that surrounds it. This Beaune-based property practices organic farming and the fully refurbished winery is gravity fed and prioritizes minimal intervention. From vineyard to cellar to bottle, the entire process at Domaine du Chancelier is meticulous and precise, as Elsa and Cédric leave nothing to chance. The result – absolutely stunning Burgundies that leave no question that a star estate has been born.

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Our final staff recommendation for 2023 comes from National Sales Manager Cortney Lease. She picks a Portuguese red from the Bairrada region of Portugal:

"My favorite wine to drink right now is Niepoort’s Bairrada Tinto Lagar de Baixo; it is a perfect wine heading into the holidays. 100% Baga, the Lagar de Baixo is fresh and crunchy with bright acid and beautiful aromatics; this wine is so lovable! Baga is notably versatile and in my opinion, one of Portugal’s next great grapes. If you love Gamay, Pinot Noir, or Grenache, you should definitely be exploring this wine."

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We asked our experts – the Martine's Wines staff – what wines have made them sit up and take notice recently. They shed light on some hidden gems in our portfolio that we're eager to share with you. First up, Project Specialist Madison Varunok is loving the Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille Rouge Beaumont:

"Like the rest of the world, I would drink Burgundy every day if I could. Given the limited availability & soaring prices of Burgundy’s riches, I am so thankful for this stunning (and oh-so-reasonable!) bottle of Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille Rouge Beaumont. This organic single-vineyard Gamay from the Mâconnais certainly punches above its weight class, as its balance, intensity, and minerality suggest it could be from Burgundy’s more northerly reaches. It’s the ideal bottle for this time of year, with its crunchy red fruit, pepper & warm spice notes that are perfect for the Thanksgiving table."

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One of our most sought-after producers is an individualist in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. At Château Rayas, Emmanuel Reynaud makes Grenache-focused wines from some of the oldest vines in the region planted on sandy soil (no galets here) that is surrounded by forest on all sides. The winemaking here is decidedly traditional, entirely free from modern interventions, but from this unassuming cellar comes weighty, aromatic, complex, and savory bottlings that are among the most well-regarded of the appellation.

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Our next Martine’s Wines staff recommendation comes from Bay Area Sales Representative Scott Forrest. He’s highlighted two of Domaine Mann - Vignoble des 3 Terres’ Alsatian whites:

“The 2022 Riesling Altengarten, an extra serious terroir expression teeming with immense energy, shows gorgeous fruit purity counterbalanced by beautifully ripe acidity. And the estate’s 2014 Crémant Infinement Fou sees seven years en tirage and is 100% Chardonnay (a rarity for Crémant d’Alsace). My first impulse was to liken it to Dom Perignon, it’s so highly distinctive. Sebastian’s entire range features such truly original wines. Mann is a gem within our portfolio. I love taking their wines to market and sharing my enthusiasm and belief in what they’re all about.”

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Sustainability is a topic that’s been on our minds, and we always like to hear how our producers are approaching the issue. Xavier Gonet, owner of properties including Champagne Gonet-Médeville, Château Gilette, and Château des Eyrins, gives us a glimpse into what he is doing at his estates to contribute to a renewable future. We believe that sustainability goes beyond certifications, and the innovative thinking shown by producers such as Xavier is the key to production that encourages long-term ecological balance.

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Pierre Burgaud of Côte-Rôtie estate Bernard Burgaud gives us an introduction to his estate and an understanding of how unique the terroir is there.

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Pierre Burgaud of Côte-Rôtie estate Bernard Burgaud gives us an introduction to his estate and an understanding of how unique the terroir is there.

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