2018
Billecart-Salmon Champagne 250th Anniversary Cuvée
To mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States, Maison Billecart-Salmon is honored to celebrate a historic bond. The U.S. was among the House’s very first export markets, inspired by the bold and visionary ambition of Charles Billecart.
Created exclusively for the American market, this cuvée embodies a shared spirit of independence, audacity, and enduring excellence. In this spirit, and for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, Maison Billecart-Salmon selected an exceptional vintage marking the House’s 200th harvest.
Renegade has just received this incredible Champagne in 750ml & 1500ml sizes. AND it's on sale!
750ml: 2018 Billecart-Salmon Champagne 250th Anniversary Cuvée
$120 (reg 136)
1500ml: 2018 Billecart-Salmon Champagne 250th Anniversary Cuvée
$275 (reg 305)
Time for a celebration!
To mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States, Maison Billecart-Salmon is honored to celebrate a historic bond. The U.S. was among the House’s very first export markets, inspired by the bold and visionary ambition of Charles Billecart.
Created exclusively for the American market, this cuvée embodies a shared spirit of independence, audacity, and enduring excellence. In this spirit, and for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, Maison Billecart-Salmon selected an exceptional vintage marking the House’s 200th harvest.
Renegade has just received this incredible Champagne in 750ml & 1500ml sizes. AND it's on sale!
750ml: 2018 Billecart-Salmon Champagne 250th Anniversary Cuvée
$120 (reg 136)
1500ml: 2018 Billecart-Salmon Champagne 250th Anniversary Cuvée
$275 (reg 305)
Time for a celebration!
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2024
Domaine H Jacquère
Vin de Savoie Chignin
(France, Savoie)
$34
Perched on the steep slopes of Chignin, Domaine H is the new project by Sukhwan Ha, a Korean-born, sommelier-turned-vigneron who transitioned from a distinguished front-of-house career to winemaking in 2023. He tends old vines across Chignin’s high terraces and works parcel by parcel to preserve freshness and minerality.
Before becoming a vigneron, Sukhwan made his name in Lyon — notably as chef-sommelier and owner of Le Passe-Temps, one of the very first restaurants in the region to earn a Michelin star.
When the restaurant was forced to shutter its doors during COVID, Sukhwan used the time to visit vineyards, which led him to pursue winemaking training in Beaune. He later completed an internship with Emmanuel Overnoy.
At Domaine H, the focus remains on varieties that suit Chignin’s steep, high-altitude calcareous slopes. Sukhwan’s parcels sit between roughly 400–500m; the vines began an organic transition in 2023 while testing biodynamic treatments on select plots. Sukhwan’s first vintage was only in 2023; his wines see élevage in used barrels and demi-muids sourced from producers such as Pascal Côtat.
Sukhwan’s winemaking is deliberate and lucid; this Jacquère is bright, saline/savory, exotic citrus, and expressive. Despite having only three vintages behind him, Sukhwan shows both a clear vision, as well as the practical means to reach it. Domaine H is at a remarkably promising first chapter; a project worth watching closely.
Vin de Savoie Chignin
(France, Savoie)
$34
Perched on the steep slopes of Chignin, Domaine H is the new project by Sukhwan Ha, a Korean-born, sommelier-turned-vigneron who transitioned from a distinguished front-of-house career to winemaking in 2023. He tends old vines across Chignin’s high terraces and works parcel by parcel to preserve freshness and minerality.
Before becoming a vigneron, Sukhwan made his name in Lyon — notably as chef-sommelier and owner of Le Passe-Temps, one of the very first restaurants in the region to earn a Michelin star.
When the restaurant was forced to shutter its doors during COVID, Sukhwan used the time to visit vineyards, which led him to pursue winemaking training in Beaune. He later completed an internship with Emmanuel Overnoy.
At Domaine H, the focus remains on varieties that suit Chignin’s steep, high-altitude calcareous slopes. Sukhwan’s parcels sit between roughly 400–500m; the vines began an organic transition in 2023 while testing biodynamic treatments on select plots. Sukhwan’s first vintage was only in 2023; his wines see élevage in used barrels and demi-muids sourced from producers such as Pascal Côtat.
Sukhwan’s winemaking is deliberate and lucid; this Jacquère is bright, saline/savory, exotic citrus, and expressive. Despite having only three vintages behind him, Sukhwan shows both a clear vision, as well as the practical means to reach it. Domaine H is at a remarkably promising first chapter; a project worth watching closely.
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2025
Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois
$26
First and foremost the long anticipated release of Lapierre's iconic "vin de soif" or "glou glou" has arrived. Light, refreshing, spiced, cravable! Everything you could want in a chillable red this Spring.
$26
First and foremost the long anticipated release of Lapierre's iconic "vin de soif" or "glou glou" has arrived. Light, refreshing, spiced, cravable! Everything you could want in a chillable red this Spring.
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2022
Pierre Ménard Coteaux du Layon Cosmos
(France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon)
$55
Finally, what we noted (as we tasted) as the best 'dessert' Chenin Blanc we've ever tasted. Rich, balanced, nice acid, not heavily sweet but perfect with banana bread topped with whipped cream, shortcake with poached apricots; but if you want to go savory try this wine with
sweetbreads with apricot, foie gras (terrine or pan-seared), duck breast with honey, orange, or stone-fruit glaze, and a root-vegetable or sweet-potato purée.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
(France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon)
$55
Finally, what we noted (as we tasted) as the best 'dessert' Chenin Blanc we've ever tasted. Rich, balanced, nice acid, not heavily sweet but perfect with banana bread topped with whipped cream, shortcake with poached apricots; but if you want to go savory try this wine with
sweetbreads with apricot, foie gras (terrine or pan-seared), duck breast with honey, orange, or stone-fruit glaze, and a root-vegetable or sweet-potato purée.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
