Phoenix's Deep Cellar With Serious Burgundy Game
Camelback East · Phoenix · French-American Fine Dining · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 15, 2026
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Over 500 labels staring back at you — this is not a wine list, it's a cellar catalog. The moment you see Grand Cru Chablis and aged Ramonet Burgundy on a Phoenix wine list, you know someone here takes wine seriously. This is old-school fine dining wine philosophy: depth over trends, cellar-worthy bottles over Instagram darlings.
The list reads like a love letter to French wine, with particular devotion to Burgundy — both white (Chablis, Chassagne-Montrachet) and red (premier crus with vintage depth back to '93). They're not ignoring the New World though: solid California representation, thoughtful Oregon Willamette selections, and South African picks that go beyond the obvious. The Provence rosé selection shows they're not just collecting dust-covered reds — Château Campuger and Domaine Ott are legitimate producers, not supermarket brands. What's missing is natural wine or anything remotely funky, but that's clearly not the lane they're driving in.
At least 20 glass pours ranging from $8 to $16 keeps the program accessible even when the bottle list climbs into triple digits. The by-the-glass selection spans from everyday drinking to legitimate splurges, which means you can explore without committing to a full bottle. They're rotating through quality producers rather than pouring generic brands, which is how it should be done.
2013 Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mulderbosch, South Africa — $8-12/glass
A serious rosé from a quality South African producer at an entry-level price — you're getting Old World structure with New World fruit at bargain-bin pricing
Domaine Roland Lavantureux Vaudésir Grand Cru Chablis '13
Most people sleep on Chablis thinking it's boring Chardonnay — this is Grand Cru from a top-tier producer with age on it, showing the mineral complexity and tension that makes great white Burgundy unforgettable
2011 Côtes de Provence, Château Campuger
An 11-year-old Provence rosé is well past its prime — these wines are meant to be drunk young and fresh, not aged into oblivion
Domaine Ramonet Clos de la Boudriotte Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru '93 + Dover sole
Aged red Burgundy with delicate white fish is a classic pairing — the wine's earthy complexity and softened tannins complement the sole's buttery preparation without overwhelming it
The Bottom Line
This is where Phoenix wine nerds go when they want to drink something with real provenance. The list rewards exploration, the staff knows what they're pouring, and the pricing doesn't punish you for wanting quality. If you're looking for orange wine or low-intervention anything, look elsewhere — but if you want properly cellared Burgundy in the desert, this is your spot.
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
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
Camelback Corridor · Phoenix · French
Vincent's is one of the few restaurants in Phoenix where the wine list is genuinely worth the trip on its own terms — deep where it matters, staffed by someone who knows the inventory, and built to last. The markups sting, but you're buying into a program that has been maintained at a high level for nearly three decades.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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