Burgundy royalty meets South Beach chaos
Miami Beach · Miami Beach · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 18, 2026
RagingWine reviewed HaSalon Miami’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into HaSalon, you don't immediately peg this as a serious wine destination — the music is loud, the energy is high, and by midnight someone will be dancing on something. But the wine list tells a different story: this place has a genuine Burgundy obsession and the credentials to back it up, fresh off a 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
The list runs 150-250 bottles and reads like a love letter to the Côte d'Or. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Georges Roumier, Dujac — these aren't filler names dropped to impress; they're the spine of a focused, curated program that knows exactly what it is. What you won't find is much breadth outside France, and that's a deliberate call rather than an oversight. Sommelier Yoann Bagat clearly has a point of view, and in this town full of bloated, everything-to-everyone lists, that kind of editorial restraint is genuinely refreshing.
Twelve to twenty pours by the glass in the $12–$25 range gives you real options without the overwhelming scroll. We'd expect the BTG program to lean into accessible French options from houses like Louis Jadot or Maison Joseph Drouhin, keeping the top-tier stuff in bottle format where it belongs. Rotation intel is limited, but with Bagat running the floor, you can ask — and you should.
Louis Jadot (Burgundy) — $50-range bottles
Jadot is a reliable, well-distributed Burgundy negociant that often gets undersold in prestige-heavy lists like this one. On a menu stacked with Rousseau and Leroy, a well-chosen Jadot village-level Burgundy gives you the regional experience without the three-figure commitment.
Maison Joseph Drouhin
Drouhin doesn't get the hype of Leroy or DRC, but their village and premier cru wines consistently punch above their tier. On a list designed to impress, it's the kind of bottle serious drinkers quietly order while everyone else reaches for the marquee names.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Yes, DRC on a wine list is a flex worth acknowledging. But the markup on trophy Burgundy at a South Beach party restaurant is going to be aggressive — this is a bottle for a quiet cellar dinner, not a night that ends with strangers dancing next to your table. Save it for a more contemplative setting.
Domaine Faiveley Pinot Noir + Whole shared fish
A lighter-bodied, earthy Faiveley red Burgundy has the acidity to cut through roasted fish without overwhelming it — and it's an elegant move in a room that could easily go heavier. The Mediterranean preparation and the Burgundian terroir speak the same language even if they're technically far apart.
🎲 The Bottom Line
HaSalon is the last place you'd expect to find a serious Burgundy program, and that's exactly what makes it a Wild Card worth your time. Come for the dinner, stay for the dance party, and let Yoann Bagat point you toward something from the Côte d'Or you won't regret in the morning.
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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