
Fine Wine
Collectible, Boutique/Small Production, Bordeaux Futures, Older Vintages...
“Fine wine,” while obviously a term that can mean different things to different people, is in many contexts a phrase used to describe special bottles, whether that be a red, white, rosé, sparkling, and so on, those that sail far beyond the land of Tuesday night dinner. For you, fine wine might be that special bottle of red you’re saving for a special occasion. It could be the bottles you intend to lay down and age to their fullest potential. It might even be wines you buy as an investment, hoping their value goes up (yes, this is a thing!). Whatever the reason, acquiring fine wine can mean seeking out some of the most exceptional, sought-after – and possibly even the most expensive – bottles in the world. Here are a few useful definitions.
Boutique Wine: small production wines that can be difficult to find
Collectible Wine: wines for cellaring that are expected to improve with age
Older Wine Vintages: bottles that have gone through the aging process and are at or near their peak
Bordeaux Futures: known as en primeur in France, these are pre-sale offerings on wines that will be released at a future date, as is commonly done with top Bordeaux
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Dom Perignon Vintage with Gift Box 2012Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Opus One (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Lemelson Thea's Selection Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Continuum 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Dominus Estate 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Almaviva 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Maipo Valley, Chile
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Dominus Estate 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2006Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Louis Roederer Cristal Rose with Gift Box 2013Sparkling Rosé from Champagne, France
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Chateau Margaux (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
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Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Chateau Malescot St. Exupery (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No. 24 Sun King Jacket Bottle in Gift BoxNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild (Futures Pre-Sale) 2020Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Chateau Lynch-Bages (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Cheval Blanc (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Lail J. Daniel Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Nickel & Nickel C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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