FROM MY CELLAR

Looking for affordable white wines that actually deserve a place in your wine cellar? In this video, I share six white wines I continue to buy after decades of collecting fine wine. These are bottles that combine outstanding value, food-friendliness, and genuine ageing potential—perfect whether you're starting your first wine cellar or simply looking for everyday wines that consistently overdeliver. The wines come from Burgundy, Sancerre, Germany, Piemonte, Tokaj and South Africa, representing six very different grape varieties and wine styles. I also include one bonus bottle that has become a permanent fixture in my own cellar. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:07 Why I Buy 3 or 6 Bottles 01:41 Bourgogne Aligoté – François Carillon 02:47 Sancerre – Domaine Denizot 03:34 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken 04:23 Vietti Roero Arneis 05:13 Oremus Mandolás Dry Furmint 06:00 Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 06:47 Bonus: Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Remus 07:39 Final Thoughts Wines Featured - François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté - Domaine Denizot Sancerre - Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken - Vietti Roero Arneis - Oremus Mandolás Dry Furmint - Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Chardonnay @boschendalfarm - Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Remus If you're building a wine cellar, or simply looking for exceptional white wines under $35, I hope this list gives you a few ideas. I'd also love to hear your own recommendations in the comments. #WhiteWine #WineCellar #WineCollecting #WineRecommendations #FineWine 🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.

How to pronounce Clos des Lambrays, a Grand Cru in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy — known for its balance, elegance, and refined structure. #winepronunciation #burgundywine #closdeslambrays

If I lost my entire wine cellar tomorrow and had to start again from scratch, this is exactly how I would do it. With a budget of $5,000 and a target of 100 bottles, I build a balanced cellar designed for both drinking and ageing. Rather than chasing First Growth Bordeaux, Grand Cru Burgundy, or cult wines, I focus on bottles that consistently deliver value, character, and long-term enjoyment. In this video, I break down the four categories or buckets that form the foundation of my wine cellar: - Everyday white wines - Approachable red wines - Age-worthy reds - Future icons worth cellaring Along the way, I share many of the wines that have earned a permanent place in my cellar after decades of collecting. Whether you're starting your first wine cellar or looking to improve an existing collection, this framework will help you build a cellar that evolves alongside your taste. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:41 The 4-Bucket Cellar Strategy 01:09 White Wines ($750 Budget) 03:03 Approachable Red Wines ($750 Budget) 04:55 Aged Reds ($900 Budget) 06:55 Future Icons ($2,600 Budget) 09:31 My Framework for a 100-Bottle Wine Cellar Wines Featured: - White Wines François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté Domaine Denizot Sancerre Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken Vietti Roero Arneis Oremus Mandolás Dry Furmint Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay @boschendalfarm - Approachable Reds Mas Lasta Terrasses du Larzac Coudoulet de Beaucastel @familleperrin Domaine Labruyère Moulin-à-Vent Radford Dale Syrah Salcheto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Corimbo Ribera del Duero - Aged Reds Bernard Baudry La Croix Boissée Château La Lagune Château Cantemerle Clos du Marquis Château Lafon-Rochet Moorooduc Estate Pinot Noir @MoorooducEstateLive - Future Icons Château Pontet-Canet Henri Gouges Les Pruliers Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Pintia Laherte Frères Les Vignes d'Autrefois Chavost Eurêka! If you were building a 100-bottle wine cellar today, what would you buy with the final four bottles? #WineCellar #WineCollecting 🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.

Few Burgundy domaines have risen as dramatically as Méo-Camuzet. Forty years ago, the estate wasn't even bottling its own wines. Today, it ranks among Burgundy's most sought-after producers, with bottles such as Cros Parantoux, Richebourg and Aux Brûlées commanding extraordinary prices on the secondary market. In this video, I explore the history of Domaine Méo-Camuzet, the influence of legendary winemaker Henri Jayer, and seven wines from my cellar that illustrate the domaine's distinctive style. We'll look at some of Burgundy's most famous vineyards, including Cros Parantoux, Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée Aux Brûlées, while examining how these wines have evolved over time and how their values have changed. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:59 The History of Méo-Camuzet & Henri Jayer 02:20 Clos de Vougeot 2011 03:54 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées 2014 05:30 Cros Parantoux 2015 07:31 Richebourg 2014 09:16 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 2014 10:37 Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 2011 11:48 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Perrières 2010 13:01 My Favourite Méo-Camuzet Wine 14:11 Price Evolution Recap Wines Featured Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 2011 Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées 2014 Méo-Camuzet Cros Parantoux 2015 Méo-Camuzet Richebourg 2014 Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 2014 Méo-Camuzet Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 2011 Méo-Camuzet Frère & Sœurs Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Perrières 2010 If you've tasted Méo-Camuzet, I'd love to hear which wine stood out most to you in the comment section below. 🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.