2026 Wine Fair: 10 bottles to have in your cellar
The 2026 Wine Fair is an opportunity to build a coherent cellar rather than randomly accumulating labels. Our selection of ten bottles combines the precision of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Burgundy, the versatility of two Champagnes and the character of two great Rhône wines. It allows you to vary regions, appellations, grape varieties and drinking horizons, while maintaining a demanding common thread.
Three great white Burgundy wines to lay down
These three white Burgundy wines take Chardonnay on a journey between Chablis, Meursault and Morey-Saint-Denis. They offer three distinct geographical interpretations of the grape variety and help diversify the white-wine section of the cellar.
DUJAC Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Blanc Monts Luisants 2023: this wine places a Premier Cru white at the heart of Morey-Saint-Denis, an appellation in the Côte de Nuits best known among enthusiasts for its reds. The mention Monts Luisants precisely identifies the climat stated on the label.
MARCHAND-TAWSE Vincent Meursault Blanc 2023: this bottle brings the Meursault appellation into the selection, one of the key benchmarks of the Côte de Beaune for white wines. It complements the northern expression of Chablis and the Côte de Nuits expression of Morey-Saint-Denis.
POMMIER Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2023: this cuvée combines the Chablis Premier Cru appellation with the Fourchaume climat. It forms the Chablis side of the trio and adds another Burgundian terroir to the cellar.
Their common feature is the 2023 vintage, explicitly indicated for each of the three references. Before buying, it is still advisable to check the sales conditions and to consider opening each bottle according to its actual evolution, rather than following a uniform timetable.
Three red Burgundy wines for Pinot Noir lovers
For Pinot Noir lovers, the selection focuses on the Côte de Nuits with two Gevrey-Chambertin wines and one Marsannay. These bottles allow you to compare several origins while staying on the same major Burgundian winegrowing axis.
GROFFIER Robert Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées: this reference combines the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation with the lieu-dit Les Seuvrées. As no vintage is specified in the selection, it should be checked directly on the wine sheet before placing an order.
MORTET Denis Gevrey-Chambertin « Mes Cinq Terroirs » 2023: this second Gevrey-Chambertin allows you to place two interpretations of the same appellation in the cellar. The 2023 vintage is clearly indicated here.
BOUVIER René Marsannay Les Longeroies « Vieilles Vignes » 2023: Marsannay broadens the selection towards the north of the Côte de Nuits. The mentions Les Longeroies, Vieilles Vignes and 2023 precisely identify the cuvée selected.
Bringing these three wines together is not about seeking three interchangeable bottles. Their value lies, on the contrary, in comparison: two Gevrey-Chambertin cuvées, one Marsannay, distinct places and signatures, with Pinot Noir as the common thread.
Two Champagnes to always keep on hand
A balanced cellar benefits from setting aside space for sparkling wines. Champagne works just as well for an impromptu aperitif as for a meal or a celebration, making it a particularly useful category to keep available.
HENRI GIRAUD Esprit Nature: this cuvée brings a first Champagne signature to the selection.
Billecart Salmon Extra-Brut Le Réserve: this second bottle stands out in the list thanks to its Extra-Brut mention and completes the duo with another house.
No vintage is mentioned in the references provided for these two Champagnes. They should therefore not be assigned a year by deduction: the designation, format and commercial information must be checked at the time of purchase.
Two great Rhône wines to complete your cellar
After Burgundy and Champagne, the Rhône Valley brings a change of latitude, grape varieties and appellations. This regional opening is essential: a living cellar thrives on contrasts rather than on a single family of wines.
GRIPA Bernard Saint-Joseph « Le Berceau » 2023: this bottle represents Saint-Joseph and Syrah in the selection. It opens the cellar to a great appellation from the northern Rhône Valley.
VIEUX TÉLÉGRAPHE Châteauneuf-du-Pape « Télégramme » 2023: the Télégramme cuvée introduces Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the world of Grenache. Together with the Saint-Joseph, it forms a Rhône duo built around two appellations and two different varietal reference points.
Both wines carry the 2023 vintage. However, they should not be seen as a uniform set: their origin, blend and appellation identity call for tasting and evolution specific to each bottle.
