92 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine Everyday Sommelier qualityOldWorldwinesonabudget? I recommend 2014 Domaine Heritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Villages by the famed Meursault winemaker Dominique Lafon for a delicious 100-percent Char- donnay that doesn’t break the bank. For a showstopping red, try the 100-percent Pi- not Noir Chorey-Les-Beaune “Les Bons Ores” from Edmond Cornu. Both can be found for approximately $30 and can be cellared for up to five years. Tellusyourfivefavoritefinewines. 1) I recently enjoyed a glass of the 2007 Bi- envenues-Bâtard-Montrachet by Louis Carillon. Produced on a miniscule vine- yard measuring just a quarter acre, Louis Carillon makes some of the most sought- after Chardonnay in the world. And you’ve got to appreciate their playful naming of vineyard sites–this appellation translates as “Welcome Bastard of Montrachet!” This particular bottle of 100-percent Chardon- nay is beautifully balanced and extremely nuanced with a lasting finish. A bottle rings in at over $400. 2) The 1990 JJ Prum Graacher Himmel- reich Riesling Auslese is considered one of the greats of German winemaking. This well-aged wine offers notes of petrol and stone fruits with a hint of sweetness and lots of acidity. A bottle costs around $150. 3) From the famed Grand Cru vine- yard Clos Vougeot comes the 2002 Meo- Camuzet Clos Vougeot. This supremely el- egant and balanced 100-percent Pinot Noir boasts hints of red and black fruits in the nose and a firm and structured mouthfeel on the palate. A real pleasure to drink! All that pleasure doesn’t come cheap, however– a bottle costs over $300. 4) One of the finest wines from Italy’s famed Piedmont region and the historic Rabaja vineyard is the 1967 Produttori del Barbaresco Rabaja. Half a century old, the 100-percent Nebbiolo has taken on an al- most ethereal quality. Wonderful aromas of earth and truffles, structured tannins, and outstanding balance shine through on each sip. This wine was a real treat to taste! You’ll pay around $250 per bottle. 5) If one winery conjures up images of oth- er worldly greatness it has to be Chateau Y’quem, founded in 1593. The 1983 Cha- teau d’Yquem is a rare dessert wine made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that’s produced in only the best years, when the esteemed noble rot known as Botrytis Cine- rea wreaks havoc on the vineyard, shrivel- ing the grapes into raisins and thus concen- trating their sugars. These wines can age for over 100 years, and I’ve had the pleasure of tasting vintages dating back to 1921. With its flavors of quince and apricot, this wine is no slouch! It costs a pretty penny, too. Ex- pect to pay over $400 per bottle. n RalphHersomisasommelierandownerofRRHCellarswine consultancy.HewasformerlytheCellarmasteratWindows OnTheWorldandwinedirectorofLeCirque2000inNYC. megan dunlap