What place do Grand Cru wines occupy in the Christmas Gems selection?

The selection includes 69 Grand Cru wines among 78 references. Latricières-Chambertin and Clos de Vougeot are the most represented, with 12 references each, ahead of Musigny, Chevalier-Montrachet and Corton: several appellations to explore in the world of Grand Crus.

Which wines should I start with to discover the Christmas Gems without choosing a Grand Cru?

Roulot's 2021 Bourgogne Aligoté offers an introduction to a regional appellation, while Étienne Sauzet's 2023 Puligny-Montrachet provides an opportunity to explore a village appellation. These two references offer distinct starting points in a selection made up predominantly of Grand Cru wines.

Which producers should I look for to explore Clos de Vougeot in this selection?

Among the references featured are Nicole Lamarche's 2021 Clos de Vougeot and Anne Gros's Clos de Vougeot " Grand Maupertuis ", from 2021 and 2022. They offer a way to explore the same appellation through two producers, with a specific cuvée designation from Anne Gros.

How are the Christmas Gems divided between the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune?

The Côte de Nuits accounts for 47 references, compared with 29 for the Côte de Beaune. These two areas therefore make up most of the selection and can help guide your geographical exploration. The selection also includes one reference classified in the Burgundy subregion and one as Vin de France.

Which references should I look for to give an older vintage for Christmas?

Chantal Rémy's 2009 Latricières-Chambertin is a concrete option if the vintage is an important consideration when choosing a gift. The selection spans vintages from 2007 to 2024, but the information provided does not allow us to specify the stage of maturity of each wine.