We’ve handpicked some of the best wines of the region. 1. Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de BeauneDomaine Leflaive is based in Puligny-Montrachet, and is one of the most significant producers in the Côte de Beaune.Here’s an interesting fact: Joseph Leflaive is the winemaker who acquired the 1er Cru and Grands Crus in the area to start winemaking in Domaine Leflaive. But, his son - Olivier Leflaive - left the Domaine in 1995 to focus on his new venture, Maison Olivier Leflaive.This Domaine makes four grand cru wines and four premier cru wines in Puligny-Montrachet. It focuses almost entirely on white wines made from Chardonnay. The Montrachet Grand Cru is, arguably, Leflaive’s greatest dry white wine.Taste: The 2014 vintage is vibrant and has a nice minerality. It is solid and sweet but with strong lemony acidity. You’ll love the aromas of apricot, peach, iodine and grilled, and smoky oak.Aging potential: 8+ years.Serve with: Pasta, rich fish, mild and soft cheese.Average price: $10,000+2. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de BeauneThe prestigious Domaine de la Romanée-Conti owns a small plot of land in Montrachet. It is co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families. Today, the Domaine is run by Aubert de Villaine and Henri-Frederic Roch.In Burgundy, this Domaine is commonly referred to as “DRC” or "the Domaine". DRC produces mainly red wine, with their single white wine variety being made in Montrachet.Taste: The 2009 vintage is an aromatic wine with the aroma of honey, ripe pineapple, menthol, spearmint, vanilla, caramel and wild herbs.Aging potential: 8-20 years. The 2009 vintage is ready to drink but will improve in taste and complexity at least until 2030.Serve with: Salmon with a mild butter sauce, lobster, crawfish.Average price: $8,000+3. Domaine Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de BeauneDomaine Ramonet is a wine producer in the Burgundy appellations of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. Old vines and low yields form the basis of Ramonet's viticulture. Vines that are younger than 18 years are not used in the top cuvées.Taste: The 2011 vintage is balanced, full-bodied and well-structured. It is creamy, layered with the flavor of honey, truffles, spice, tropical fruits, glycerin and herbs.Aging potential: 15+ years. The 2011 vintage will improve in taste as it matures up to 2060.Serve with: Salads.Average price: $2800+4. Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de BeauneDomaine des Comtes Lafon is a Burgundy wine producer who makes some of the most acclaimed Chardonnay in the region. In 1995, the Comtes Lafon adopted organic practices and has adopted biodynamic farming since 1988. Its most eminent wine is the Domaine des Comtes Lafon Grand Cru Montrachet.Taste: The 2010 vintage has the aroma of citrus and hazelnuts oils, white peach, verbena creamed Cavaillon melon and glazed pear flavors.Aging potential: 15+ years. The 2010 vintage is ready to drink but will continue to improve in complexity until 2043.Serve with: Salmon with mushroom sauce.Average price: $2,100+5. Bouchard Pere et Fils Montrachet Grand CruBouchard Pere et Fils is a historic Burgundy wine estate, founded in 1731 - the largest vineyard owner in Côte d'Or.It makes over 100 wines mostly from Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, in appellations that include the Maconnais, Côte Chalonnaise and Beaujolais régions.The wines are matured in oak, in a cellar at the 15th century Château de Beaune. This cellar excavated directly into the earth, giving it optimum temperature and ventilation.Taste: The 2015 vintage is full-bodied, concentrated with superb balance. You’ll love the aromas of buttered apples, popcorn, mandarin rind, peach pit, a floral bouquet of orange blossom, and a hint of new oak. Aging potential: 8+ years. The 2015 vintage is ready for drinking but will improve in taste and character until 2030.Serve with: Scallops.Average price: $600+6. Joseph Drouhin Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de BeauneJoseph Drouhin is one of Burgundy's most important wine producers. Founded in Beaune in 1880, the Domaine has expanded throughout the 20th Century and has vineyards in Chablis, the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise.Domaine Joseph Drouhin produces several grand cru wines in the Côte d'Or and Chablis, including the Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet Grand Cru.Taste: The 2010 vintage is a focused, balanced, concentrated and full-bodied wine. On the palate it offers vanilla, plum, honey, truffles, smokey and buttery flavors.Aging potential: 8+ years. The 2010 vintage is ready to drink but has the potential to age beautifully until 2023.Serve with: Red tuna tartare.Average price: $700+Now, for the most important question in your mind:
