Burgundy Royalty Hiding in the Seaport
Seaport · Boston · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 11, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Coquette’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into Coquette, the custom-built wine displays hit you before the menu does — this place wants you to know it takes wine seriously, and the list backs that up. A Best of Award of Excellence since 2022 in a room this polished sets expectations high, and the 250-400 bottle list mostly clears the bar.
The French backbone here is serious: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Henri Jayer sit at the top of the Burgundy section like they're daring you to order them, while Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Dujac give the list actual depth rather than just trophy labels. Champagne is equally strong with Krug and Bollinger representing both prestige and substance. Château Rayas and Domaine Weinbach round things out and signal that whoever built this list has taste beyond just chasing scores. The France-first focus means if you're hunting New World or anything off the beaten path, you may find the edges thin.
With 16-24 pours running $14–$22, the by-the-glass program is generous for a list this calibrated — Louis Jadot anchors the accessible end and gives you a reliable Burgundy option without committing to a bottle. The range is wide enough that you can genuinely explore across a meal rather than just defaulting to whatever's cheapest.
Louis Jadot Burgundy — $14-$18 by the glass
In a room full of four-figure bottles, a well-sourced Jadot by the glass lets you drink real Burgundy at a price that won't ruin your evening. Reliable, food-friendly, and a smart entry point into what this list does best.
Domaine Weinbach
Most tables at Coquette are laser-focused on Burgundy and Champagne, so the Weinbach gets overlooked — which is a mistake. Alsace at this level is among the most food-versatile wine on the list and a genuine bargain relative to its neighbors on the page.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Yes, DRC is on the list — and yes, that's genuinely impressive. But unless someone else is paying, the markup on trophy Burgundy in a restaurant setting is brutal. The wine is irreplaceable; the value is not.
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet + Atlantic crab fondue
Leflaive's Puligny brings enough texture and mineral tension to stand up to rich, briny crab without steamrolling it — this is exactly the kind of pairing that makes a great white Burgundy worth the price of admission.
The Bottom Line
Coquette is the rare Seaport spot where the wine list earns its own reservation — the French depth is real, the room matches the ambition, and the by-the-glass program is more than an afterthought. Just go in knowing you'll pay for the privilege.
· Boston · Steakhouse
The Palm Boston's wine list reads like someone handed a natural wine buyer a steakhouse budget and said 'do something interesting' — and they did, with six well-chosen bottles at prices that won't wreck your evening. It's too small to call it a destination for wine, but it's too good to ignore if you're already here for dinner. Ask about what's available by the glass and go straight for the Crochet Sancerre.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Seaport · Boston · Upscale American Steakhouse
Eddie Merlot's is a reliable date-night or business-dinner destination in the Seaport, and the wine program is functional enough to get the job done — but markup at this category of steakhouse tends to run steep, and the list probably isn't going to surprise you. If you're here for the Prime ribeye, order a glass of whatever Cab is open and don't overthink it; if you're here specifically to drink well, we'd want to see the actual list before making promises.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Back Bay · Boston · Contemporary American with International Influences
Ramsay's Kitchen is a reliable wine stop in the sense that you won't be embarrassed — the sommelier is there, the glassware is fine, and the list covers the bases. But at Back Bay price points with a celebrity premium baked in, you're paying for the room as much as the bottle. Go in with a food-first mindset, lean on the sommelier for guidance, and temper expectations on getting a steal.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North End · Boston · Italian, Steakhouse
A broad list with 29 glass pours, Italian and American bottle sections, and a From the Vault section that goes well into four figures. Start with the 2021 Mauro Molino Barolo at $26 a glass or the Batasiolo Gavi di Gavi at $15, and confirm vintages, since the list says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Back Bay · Boston · Seafood
A 12-page wine book that runs from $12 glasses to a $945 Opus One, with six- and nine-ounce pours for the still wines by the glass. Start with the $12 six-ounce Foral Alvarinho, or order the $59 Sur Lie Muscadet by the bottle, and confirm vintages before you go. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Back Bay · Boston · Contemporary Italian
An Italian-led list with bottles into the thousands and a glass page that gives you a way in. Order the $33 Giacosa Fratelli Barolo 2019 by the glass, or step up to a Coravin pour like the $54 Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino 2018, and confirm prices before you go. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Florie's is a hotel wine program that tries harder than it has to, and that counts for something. The all-by-the-glass format is genuinely practical, the French selections show real taste, and a few pours — the Schloss Lieser, the Armand Heitz — would be highlights at any standalone wine bar. The markups are what they are: you're inside a Four Seasons. Go in with eyes open, order the Riesling, and let someone else order the Opus One.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Del Mar is a Reliable pour in a city that doesn't always try that hard at wine — the Coravin program and the 34-glass lineup show real effort, and the Assyrtiko alone is worth the visit if you're ordering seafood. Markups on the California icons are steep, so steer toward the European picks and you'll drink well without feeling taken.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Washington · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is one of the more focused and honest Greek programs you'll find at a mid-to-high scale restaurant in D.C. The by-the-glass selection is wide, the pricing doesn't insult you, and the Greek variety depth is genuinely impressive. If you've been waiting for a reason to finally figure out what Xinomavro tastes like, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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