Domaine Lucien Jacob, Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Peuillets”

If everyone could taste today’s sensational 1er Cru from Domaine Lucien Jacob, the prattle about Premier/Grand Cru Burgundy losing its sense of value and being only accessible to the elite would cease to exist. Most of all, it would cement the notion that great Burgundy is the most emotionally raw wine experience out there.But here’s the thing: only a select few will have the chance to taste Domaine Lucien Jacob’s extraordinary wines. I’d go as far as to say that most haven’t even seen a bottle because, throughout their entire small-batch lineup, only several hundred cases are imported—total. For today’s “Les Peuillets”? A mere 50 cases for all of America! Meaning, if you get ahold of an allocation, you grip on for dear life. It’s been years since we’ve offered one of their Premier Crus and a bottle such as today’s—from the blockbuster 2015 vintage, no less—is staring us right in the eyes saying “that’s what you get.” This is a statement piece, a breathtaking paragon of Savigny-les-Bea