A Stone Cottage With a Serious Cellar Problem
Beaver Creek Entrance · Vail · Belgian / French · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 29, 2026 · How we review
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You walk into a historic stone cottage at the base of Beaver Creek and the wine list hits like a quiet flex — 120 labels, multiple DRC bottles, Pétrus, Screaming Eagle, and Château d'Yquem on a single menu. This isn't a resort afterthought; someone genuinely loves wine and built this list with intention. The depth here would be impressive in New York, let alone the Colorado mountains.
France dominates and rightfully so given the Belgian-French kitchen. Burgundy is the crown jewel — we're talking Romanée-St-Vivant 2007, Richebourg 2006, and Grand Echezeaux 2022 from DRC, plus Louis Jadot's Meursault Perriers 1er Cru 2020 for those of us with functioning bank accounts. The Rhône shows genuine conviction with both Domaine de la Janasse Vieilles Vignes and Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape. California holds its own with Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle anchoring the prestige end, while Jordan and Far Niente offer approachable footholds. Italy gets a nod with Tenuta San Antonio's Amarone. The only gap: if you want serious Alsace or Loire exploration, you'll be left wanting more.
Glass pours run $12–$35, which is reasonable for the setting and the altitude surcharge you're quietly paying. The by-the-glass program covers the bases without dazzling — Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé is a strong opener if it's on pour. We'd love to see more rotation and a few more Rhône or Burgundy options by the glass, but the sommelier on staff should be able to steer you well.
Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020/21 — $125
Jordan is a reliable, food-friendly California Cab that retails around $55-65. At $125, the markup isn't shocking for a fine dining room in Vail, and it drinks comfortably next to the rack of lamb without requiring a second mortgage.
Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2022
Most tables here are chasing the Burgundy prestige bottles or splashing on Champagne, which means this southern Rhône powerhouse gets overlooked. Janasse's Vieilles Vignes is one of the appellation's benchmark wines — rich, structured, age-worthy — and it's a natural match for the duck confit or lamb on this menu.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut N/V
At $155, you're paying a significant premium for one of the most widely available Champagnes on the market. Veuve Yellow Label retails around $55-60. With Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé on the list, there's a more interesting glass to be had for a more defensible price.
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 + Belgian duck confit
Beaucastel's Mourvèdre-heavy blend brings earthy, gamey depth and enough structure to cut through the duck's richness. The Rhône and the Belgian countryside share a common love of rustic, soulful cooking — this pairing feels like it was designed together even if it wasn't.
The Bottom Line
Mirabelle is the rare mountain resort restaurant where the wine list earns genuine respect — deep French roots, serious cellar, and a sommelier who can actually guide you through it. Markups trend steep as expected in Vail, but the breadth and quality here make it worth every dollar if you're choosing wisely.
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Fair
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
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Set & Forget
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Surprising Depth
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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