Aspen's Most Serious Wine List, Full Stop
Downtown · Aspen · French-American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Cache Cache’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You flip open the wine list at Cache Cache and immediately understand this isn't a restaurant that happens to have wine — it's a wine program that happens to serve food. Over 1,100 selections across roughly 5,000 bottles is a number that commands respect, and this is a small bistro tucked into a Aspen strip mall. The curation signals someone who genuinely cares.
Burgundy is the undisputed star here, with serious depth from producers like Domaine François Raveneau (7 bottlings), Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé (8 bottlings), and Domaine Bruno Clair (8 bottlings) — names that move fast at auction and rarely show up this well-stocked at a restaurant. The Champagne and sparkling section alone runs 65 selections, and Bordeaux is anchored by a healthy run of Château Lynch-Bages. Raoul Gautherin & Fils leads the list with 19 bottlings, a deep dive into a single Chablis producer that tells you everything about how this list is built — by conviction, not just prestige. The 168 miscellaneous global selections keep things from feeling like a French museum.
The by-the-glass program runs roughly 15–25 options priced $18–$40, which is Aspen-normal and not egregious by any stretch given what's in the cellar. We'd expect the staff to know what's pouring and why — and by all accounts, they do. Rotation details aren't heavily publicized, so ask what's open before defaulting to the list.
Raoul Gautherin & Fils Chablis — $65–$90 (estimated bottle range)
With 19 bottlings from this single producer, Cache Cache clearly believes in Gautherin — and so do we. Chablis at this level punches well above its price point against the Burgundy heavyweights on the same list, and it's built for the food here.
Domaine Bruno Clair
Bruno Clair is one of Burgundy's most underrated estates — serious Marsannay and Gevrey-Chambertin without the Rousseau or Roumier markup. Eight bottlings means you have options, and most diners will walk right past them chasing flashier names. Don't.
Château d'Yquem
Eight bottlings of Yquem is genuinely impressive, and we respect the cellar for holding them — but at Aspen restaurant prices, you're paying a serious premium on top of an already expensive bottle. Save this one for a wine shop or auction where the markup doesn't sting quite so much.
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny + Duck confit
Chambolle from de Vogüé has that silky, floral Pinot Noir character that lifts rather than fights rich duck fat and crispy skin. It's a classic French match that this kitchen and this cellar are both fully equipped to deliver.
The Bottom Line
Cache Cache is the rare mountain-town restaurant where the wine list is legitimately worth the trip — deep Burgundy, proper storage, and staff who know what they're talking about. Markups are steep (this is Aspen), but the selection and execution earn the badge.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
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