Unicorns for the holidays! Brett’s cellar picks now available at Boulder Wine Merchant.

Don’t forget our Wine Wednesday tasting this week (12/3, 5-7pm), featuring Brett’s Rioja picks! 10% discount on day of tasting.

The following is the first in the shop’s new “Unicorn” series. The provenance of the wines on offer is impeccable: Brett purchased these on release and has cellared them in his personal cave. Brett will be handling all sales personally.

For more info or to order, please contact Brett directly at brett@boulderwine.com.

A note from Brett:

We are thrilled to present an extraordinary and exceedingly rare opportunity for serious Burgundy collectors: a limited vertical from Emmanuel Rouget, the legendary heir to the legacy of his uncle, the late Henri Jayer — one of the most influential winemakers in Burgundy’s history. Rouget’s wines, made in minuscule quantities, are cherished worldwide for their purity, sensual texture, and unmistakable expression of Vosne-Romanée. These bottles are not simply wines; they are artifacts of one of Burgundy’s most important winemaking lineages.

Our offering includes three coveted vintages — 2018, 2020, and 2021 — each demonstrating Rouget’s hallmark finesse while capturing the character of its year. The 2018 and 2020, both priced at $1,750, show depth and concentration shaped by warmer growing seasons, while the beautifully refined and classical 2021, offered at $1,800, represents a more restrained and traditional Burgundian profile following the challenges of frost and low yields.

These wines come from some of Vosne-Romanée’s most hallowed vineyards, crafted with meticulous care and an unwavering commitment to tradition. Opportunities to acquire Rouget verticals are extraordinarily rare, making this a remarkable gift for the top collector in your life — or a treasured addition to your own cellar. Quantities are extremely limited.