Le Du Wines
@leduwines.bsky.social
Le Du Wines is one of Manhattan's oldest boutique wine shops, specializing in small production bottlings. We believe wine & spirits are cultural artifacts which connect humans over time and distance.
Visit us at www.leduwines.com for more info.
Visit us at www.leduwines.com for more info.
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Swung by the Vintus office today to taste some Burgundy. William Fevre and Domaine Chanson always provide a great read on the vintage!
Swung by the Vintus office today to taste some Burgundy. William Fevre and Domaine Chanson always provide a great read on the vintage!
March 25, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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Swung by the Vintus office today to taste some Burgundy. William Fevre and Domaine Chanson always provide a great read on the vintage!
Swung by the Vintus office today to taste some Burgundy. William Fevre and Domaine Chanson always provide a great read on the vintage!
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Vertical of Charmes-Chambertin from Maison Champy today in Tribeca... what a cool way to see where these wines go as they age!
Vertical of Charmes-Chambertin from Maison Champy today in Tribeca... what a cool way to see where these wines go as they age!
March 18, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Vertical of Charmes-Chambertin from Maison Champy today in Tribeca... what a cool way to see where these wines go as they age!
Vertical of Charmes-Chambertin from Maison Champy today in Tribeca... what a cool way to see where these wines go as they age!
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Have to geek out for a sec... got to taste an '86 Eyrie Chardonnay with Jason Lett this week. Fascinating, lovely wine. Never had anything quite like it!
Have to geek out for a sec... got to taste an '86 Eyrie Chardonnay with Jason Lett this week. Fascinating, lovely wine. Never had anything quite like it!
March 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Have to geek out for a sec... got to taste an '86 Eyrie Chardonnay with Jason Lett this week. Fascinating, lovely wine. Never had anything quite like it!
Have to geek out for a sec... got to taste an '86 Eyrie Chardonnay with Jason Lett this week. Fascinating, lovely wine. Never had anything quite like it!
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Scenes from the Skurnik portfolio tasting! So many gems here. Felt a bit like seeing the whole NYC wine industry under one roof!
Scenes from the Skurnik portfolio tasting! So many gems here. Felt a bit like seeing the whole NYC wine industry under one roof!
March 6, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Scenes from the Skurnik portfolio tasting! So many gems here. Felt a bit like seeing the whole NYC wine industry under one roof!
Scenes from the Skurnik portfolio tasting! So many gems here. Felt a bit like seeing the whole NYC wine industry under one roof!
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10-year vertical of Nicolas-Jay at the Bowler office yesterday! It's always a lovely surprise to see how well Oregon wine ages.
10-year vertical of Nicolas-Jay at the Bowler office yesterday! It's always a lovely surprise to see how well Oregon wine ages.
February 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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10-year vertical of Nicolas-Jay at the Bowler office yesterday! It's always a lovely surprise to see how well Oregon wine ages.
10-year vertical of Nicolas-Jay at the Bowler office yesterday! It's always a lovely surprise to see how well Oregon wine ages.
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Hosted Alexandre Abel of Domaine Ponsot in for a tasting. Unsurprisingly, it was incredible--the '17s and the '21s are showing beautifully! Look out for the interview up on our website. #burgundy #westvillage #wine #luxury
Hosted Alexandre Abel of Domaine Ponsot in for a tasting. Unsurprisingly, it was incredible--the '17s and the '21s are showing beautifully! Look out for the interview up on our website. #burgundy #westvillage #wine #luxury
February 24, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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Hosted Alexandre Abel of Domaine Ponsot in for a tasting. Unsurprisingly, it was incredible--the '17s and the '21s are showing beautifully! Look out for the interview up on our website. #burgundy #westvillage #wine #luxury
Hosted Alexandre Abel of Domaine Ponsot in for a tasting. Unsurprisingly, it was incredible--the '17s and the '21s are showing beautifully! Look out for the interview up on our website. #burgundy #westvillage #wine #luxury
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With all the snow, trash has become a problem! Here is what a finely-twined row of case boxes look like.
With all the snow, trash has become a problem! Here is what a finely-twined row of case boxes look like.
February 20, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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With all the snow, trash has become a problem! Here is what a finely-twined row of case boxes look like.
With all the snow, trash has become a problem! Here is what a finely-twined row of case boxes look like.
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Paid a visit to Peking Duck House today for a comprehensive tasting with the lovely people of vom Boden, my favorite importer of German wine!
Paid a visit to Peking Duck House today for a comprehensive tasting with the lovely people of vom Boden, my favorite importer of German wine!
February 19, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Paid a visit to Peking Duck House today for a comprehensive tasting with the lovely people of vom Boden, my favorite importer of German wine!
Paid a visit to Peking Duck House today for a comprehensive tasting with the lovely people of vom Boden, my favorite importer of German wine!
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Another Sip School at Le Du's! We co-host these blind tastings with No Wine Left Behind, and they're always a blast.
Another Sip School at Le Du's! We co-host these blind tastings with No Wine Left Behind, and they're always a blast.
February 19, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Another Sip School at Le Du's! We co-host these blind tastings with No Wine Left Behind, and they're always a blast.
Another Sip School at Le Du's! We co-host these blind tastings with No Wine Left Behind, and they're always a blast.
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One of the benefits of being in Manhattan... you get to try Beaucastel from almost 50 years apart. We absolutely love this estate. The '79 was still beautiful!
One of the benefits of being in Manhattan... you get to try Beaucastel from almost 50 years apart. We absolutely love this estate. The '79 was still beautiful!
February 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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One of the benefits of being in Manhattan... you get to try Beaucastel from almost 50 years apart. We absolutely love this estate. The '79 was still beautiful!
One of the benefits of being in Manhattan... you get to try Beaucastel from almost 50 years apart. We absolutely love this estate. The '79 was still beautiful!
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Samples from the brain trust!
Samples from the brain trust!
February 12, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Samples from the brain trust!
Samples from the brain trust!
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A few highlights from the cellar, as we go through old inventory…
A few highlights from the cellar, as we go through old inventory…
February 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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A few highlights from the cellar, as we go through old inventory…
A few highlights from the cellar, as we go through old inventory…
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Tasting season continues! This time with some excellent Portuguese wines. This is a country which continues to impress us.
Tasting season continues! This time with some excellent Portuguese wines. This is a country which continues to impress us.
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Tasting season continues! This time with some excellent Portuguese wines. This is a country which continues to impress us.
Tasting season continues! This time with some excellent Portuguese wines. This is a country which continues to impress us.
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Pulled some bottles to open this Saturday for our (free) tasting! Grapes from unusual places is the theme.
Pulled some bottles to open this Saturday for our (free) tasting! Grapes from unusual places is the theme.
February 5, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Pulled some bottles to open this Saturday for our (free) tasting! Grapes from unusual places is the theme.
Pulled some bottles to open this Saturday for our (free) tasting! Grapes from unusual places is the theme.
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Maybe this has nothing to do with wine, but we're a block from the frozen Hudson! Our bottles are happy but we are freezing.
Maybe this has nothing to do with wine, but we're a block from the frozen Hudson! Our bottles are happy but we are freezing.
January 30, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Maybe this has nothing to do with wine, but we're a block from the frozen Hudson! Our bottles are happy but we are freezing.
Maybe this has nothing to do with wine, but we're a block from the frozen Hudson! Our bottles are happy but we are freezing.
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Got to scope out barrel samples of the '24 Burgundies! More thoughts on the vintage soon, but Jadot always provides a great read.
Got to scope out barrel samples of the '24 Burgundies! More thoughts on the vintage soon, but Jadot always provides a great read.
January 29, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Got to scope out barrel samples of the '24 Burgundies! More thoughts on the vintage soon, but Jadot always provides a great read.
Got to scope out barrel samples of the '24 Burgundies! More thoughts on the vintage soon, but Jadot always provides a great read.
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Amazing visit with Ziereisen yesterday and today. I continue to be stunned by the quality coming out of Baden these days!
Amazing visit with Ziereisen yesterday and today. I continue to be stunned by the quality coming out of Baden these days!
January 28, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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Amazing visit with Ziereisen yesterday and today. I continue to be stunned by the quality coming out of Baden these days!
Amazing visit with Ziereisen yesterday and today. I continue to be stunned by the quality coming out of Baden these days!
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In the East Village this morning for an immersive Peter Lauer tasting! One of the best talents in the Saar.
In the East Village this morning for an immersive Peter Lauer tasting! One of the best talents in the Saar.
January 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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In the East Village this morning for an immersive Peter Lauer tasting! One of the best talents in the Saar.
In the East Village this morning for an immersive Peter Lauer tasting! One of the best talents in the Saar.
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Eduardo Soler of Ver Sacrum rolled through the shop today for a tasting. Some of the most exciting wines coming out of Argentina! #southamerica #wine
Eduardo Soler of Ver Sacrum rolled through the shop today for a tasting. Some of the most exciting wines coming out of Argentina! #southamerica #wine
January 23, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Eduardo Soler of Ver Sacrum rolled through the shop today for a tasting. Some of the most exciting wines coming out of Argentina! #southamerica #wine
Eduardo Soler of Ver Sacrum rolled through the shop today for a tasting. Some of the most exciting wines coming out of Argentina! #southamerica #wine
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Hosted Sophia Antinori of Tenuta del Nicchio at the shop yesterday! We’re excited about the direction she’s taking her family’s historic estate. Interview forthcoming…
Hosted Sophia Antinori of Tenuta del Nicchio at the shop yesterday! We’re excited about the direction she’s taking her family’s historic estate. Interview forthcoming…
January 21, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Hosted Sophia Antinori of Tenuta del Nicchio at the shop yesterday! We’re excited about the direction she’s taking her family’s historic estate. Interview forthcoming…
Hosted Sophia Antinori of Tenuta del Nicchio at the shop yesterday! We’re excited about the direction she’s taking her family’s historic estate. Interview forthcoming…
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Made it out to the Skurnik offices in Chelsea! It was an amazing opportunity to taste Domaine Deiss in Alsace, Cyprien Arlaud in Burgundy, and Champagne Geoffroy in the Marne!
Made it out to the Skurnik offices in Chelsea! It was an amazing opportunity to taste Domaine Deiss in Alsace, Cyprien Arlaud in Burgundy, and Champagne Geoffroy in the Marne!
January 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Made it out to the Skurnik offices in Chelsea! It was an amazing opportunity to taste Domaine Deiss in Alsace, Cyprien Arlaud in Burgundy, and Champagne Geoffroy in the Marne!
Made it out to the Skurnik offices in Chelsea! It was an amazing opportunity to taste Domaine Deiss in Alsace, Cyprien Arlaud in Burgundy, and Champagne Geoffroy in the Marne!
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🚨 Yet another free tasting this Saturday, 2-6! Theme is bistro-style wines from around the world! #wine #westvillage #thingstodo
🚨 Yet another free tasting this Saturday, 2-6! Theme is bistro-style wines from around the world! #wine #westvillage #thingstodo
January 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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🚨 Yet another free tasting this Saturday, 2-6! Theme is bistro-style wines from around the world! #wine #westvillage #thingstodo
🚨 Yet another free tasting this Saturday, 2-6! Theme is bistro-style wines from around the world! #wine #westvillage #thingstodo
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Out in Bushwick today! Walk-around tasting at the inimitable PM Spirits… excellent book all-around, but this 45 year Calvados was a standout.
Out in Bushwick today! Walk-around tasting at the inimitable PM Spirits… excellent book all-around, but this 45 year Calvados was a standout.
January 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Out in Bushwick today! Walk-around tasting at the inimitable PM Spirits… excellent book all-around, but this 45 year Calvados was a standout.
Out in Bushwick today! Walk-around tasting at the inimitable PM Spirits… excellent book all-around, but this 45 year Calvados was a standout.