Ask Alice Project: Q #10. Burgundy for Father-in-law

HI Alice, 1. Holiday gift for 80 year-old father-in-law from Montana who has begun to explore Rhone wines and discovered life beyond California. I would like to introduce him to Burgundy without breaking the bank (say under $350) -- a case of wine that could be all the same (drink over time to see things evolve -- but despite his good health, he is 80), or different bottles. I plan to pull from this same list to provide single bottles for staff at work, neighbors and myself. So many bottles so little time. But the price point was too low. I suggested he try some Cru Beaujolais, which is age worthy (more so than basic bourgogne) and can be had for that price. The answer? He loves his father-in-law and it needs to be Burgundy, so he gave me leeway to double the price. And so with about $50 a bottle, I had room to move. I am just in love with Chandon de Briaille---esp. the 2006 vintage. I think this is the cookie for a case to watch its development. I'd opt for the les des Vergelesses, 1er cru. About $50 per bottle. If you wanted to mix it up and scoot around for yourself some wines im in love iwth Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru but that's more Beaune...so why not spring for some Nuits? Domaine Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2006 (about $90 a bottle) Gorgeous Pierre & Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musginy (about $65)