Burgundy Obsession Inside a Chaplin Building
Mid-Wilshire · Los Angeles · French / New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 21, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Républiqué lands on your table like a small novel — hundreds of labels across more than 100 pages — and it's immediately clear this kitchen cares as much about what's in your glass as what's on your plate. The room itself sets the tone: vaulted ceilings, warm light, and the faint ghost of old Hollywood all conspire to make you want to order something serious. This is one of the few places in LA where cracking a proper Burgundy doesn't feel performative.
France is the spine of this list, and Burgundy is the heart of France here — both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune get real depth, with producers like Bruno Clair, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, and Domaine Lafarge representing the kind of growers-who-actually-matter bench strength you'd expect from a dedicated wine program. Champagne is treated as a food wine rather than an afterthought, which tracks with sommelier Sarah Clarke's well-documented belief that it's one of the most versatile pairings in the room. The Italian side is where things get genuinely interesting: Alto Piemonte — Lessona, Gattinara, Boca — shows up with real commitment, which is still rare on LA lists that tend to default to Barolo and call it a day. If there's a gap, it's the New World: California and beyond feel like an obligatory footnote rather than a genuine editorial choice.
Around 10 to 16 pours by the glass in the $16–$28 range, with France and Italy anchoring the program. The by-the-glass list reads like it was curated by someone who actually drinks wine — not a rotating cast of safe Sauvignon Blanc and generic Malbec. Don't be surprised if the pour in front of you is the most interesting glass wine you've had at a restaurant all year.
Bruno Clair Marsannay — $60+
Marsannay is Burgundy's underdog appellation — serious village-level Pinot from one of the Côte de Nuits' most reliable producers, without the Gevrey or Chambolle price tag attached. It's your entry point into Bruno Clair's cellar at a fraction of what the higher appellations cost, and it's exactly the kind of pick that makes this list worth trusting.
Lessona (Alto Piemonte)
Most tables at Républiqué are going to head straight for the Burgundy section, and fair enough. But the Alto Piemonte picks — Lessona especially — represent a corner of Italian wine that's criminally underordered. These are Nebbiolo-based wines from the foothills north of Barolo, lighter-framed and more aromatic, and they drink beautifully with the brasserie-leaning food on this menu. Skip past it at your own peril.
Generic by-the-glass Chardonnay (non-specific entry-level pour)
With a list this deep and staff this dialed in, ordering the default white pour by the glass is a waste of the room you're sitting in. Push the team for something specific — the list rewards curiosity, and the staff is there to help you find it. The floor-level glass option exists, but it's the least interesting decision you can make here.
Domaine Lafarge Volnay + Steak Frites
Volnay is silky, red-fruited Pinot Noir with just enough earth and iron to handle beef without overwhelming it. Lafarge's version in particular has a finesse that keeps pace with the clean, classic execution of Républiqué's Steak Frites — neither the wine nor the dish is trying to upstage the other, which is exactly how a great restaurant pairing should work.
The Bottom Line
Républiqué has one of the most serious and well-considered wine lists in Los Angeles, full stop. If you care about Burgundy or want to explore Alto Piemonte with a kitchen that actually earns it, make the reservation.
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