A cellar worth bragging about doesn’t have to begin at five figures. With $1,465 you can assemble a five-bottle “teaching portfolio” that covers every fundamental concept, pedigree, premier-cru scarcity, vintage variation, Burgundy hierarchy, and diversification. Each pick below is available as a single-bottle token on BlockCellar, fully stored in bond with blockchain-backed provenance.
(Proof you don’t need a black card to start collecting smart.)
| # | Image | Bottle & Vintage | Price* | What It Teaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Château Figeac 2022 Premier Grand Cru Classé A |
$367 | Pedigree & promotion premium |
| 2 |
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Vincent Dureuil-Janthial “Vieilles Vignes” 2021 1er Cru Rully |
$320 | Underrated-region value play |
| 3 |
|
Domaine Dujac 2020 1er Cru Gevrey-Chambertin |
$344 | Blue-chip producer premium |
| 4 |
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Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot 2013 Grand Cru Clos Saint-Denis |
$313 | Grand-cru scarcity effect |
| 5 |
|
Lignier-Michelot 2021 1er Cru Morey-Saint-Denis |
$121 | Vintage-variation upside |
*Prices reflect current BlockCellar listings; subject to market change.
Portfolio total ≈ $1,465
| Lesson | Bottle Spotlight |
|---|---|
| Prestige Upgrade (classification boost) | Château Figeac 2022 |
| Value Burgundy (underrated region) | Vincent Dureuil-Janthial 1er Cru Rully 2021 |
| Brand Equity (blue-chip producer) | Domaine Dujac 1er Cru Gevrey-Chambertin 2020 |
| Grand-Cru Scarcity | Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot Clos St-Denis 2013 |
| Vintage Risk/Reward | Lignier-Michelot 1er Cru Morey-St-Denis 2021 |
Managing Your Micro-Portfolio
- Store in Bond – All bottles remain in bonded vaults, preserving provenance and deferring taxes.
- Quarterly Price Check – Every three months, compare each bottle’s latest BlockCellar listing price (or recent trades) against your purchase cost. Record percentage change in a simple spreadsheet to track ROI and decide when to sell, hold or consume.
- Tasting Windows
- Figeac & Dujac: best 2030-2050
- Grand-Cru Clos St-Denis: drinking 2024-2040
- Rully & Morey 1er Cru: enjoy 2025-2033
- Recycle Gains – If the Dujac or Figeac appreciates sharply after critic re-tastings, sell one and roll profit into another undervalued 1er Cru.
Closing Sip
Five tokens, five lessons-classification premium, hidden-gem terroir, brand equity, grand-cru scarcity, and vintage arbitrage bundled in a starter budget. Secure the bottles that fit your wallet today and let each one teach you how great collections (and returns) are built. Start Today!
