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🔥The Rager

Vincent on Camelback

Phoenix's Deep Cellar With Serious Burgundy Game

Camelback East · Phoenix · French-American Fine Dining · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed March 15, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyDeep & Eclectic
MarkupFair
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

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.

Selection Deep Dive

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.

By the Glass

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.

đź’°Best Value

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

đź’ŽHidden Gem

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

â›”Skip This

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

🍽️Perfect Pairing

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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