CAILLEZ LEMAIRE 'Chardonnay de la Vallee' 2017

While the Vallée de la Marne is historically defined by Pinot Meunier, the team at Caillez Lemaire created this micro-cuvée to highlight the stunning, overlooked genius of their valley Chardonnay. This represents a hyper-focused selection of their best Chardonnay barrels from the exceptional 2017 vintage. It is a vanishingly rare collector's bottle—only 614 numbered bottles were ever produced.

Why we love it: We get green apples, lemon curd and pear with a precise finish.

The vibe: Sometimes you just want a bottle to open while you enjoy a quiet afternoon in the backyard. This is your bottle. Grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy a lazy afternoon.