Alpine hideaway with an Old World soul
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Modern American with alpine and locally driven influences · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 28, 2026
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Walking into Coelette, the wine list reads like it was curated by someone who actually likes wine — not just someone who wanted a list. It's not encyclopedic, but it's pointed: France, Austria, a nod to the Pacific Northwest, and enough restraint to suggest intention over padding. For Teton Village, where ski-resort markup is basically a local tradition, this feels genuinely refreshing.
The list leans hard Old World, and that's a good thing. Burgundy shows up at both village and premier cru levels on the white side, which means you can find something interesting without committing to a trophy bottle. Northern Rhône representation via Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph gives Syrah lovers a real reason to celebrate — these aren't just filler picks. Austria gets a seat at the table with Grüner Veltliner, which is exactly the kind of off-the-beaten-path move that signals a thoughtful buyer. The Oregon section, anchored by Evening Land and Beaux Frères, rounds things out for the New World crowd without leaning on the usual California suspects.
The by-the-glass program runs 12-20 options, which is solid for a room this size. It's hard to know how frequently the pours rotate, but the presence of producers like Evening Land suggests the glass list isn't just a clearance rack for whatever's open. We'd ask the server what's fresh — there's enough here to reward the question.
Crozes-Hermitage (Northern Rhône Syrah) — $65–$80 (estimated bottle range)
Northern RhĂ´ne Syrah at this level is perennially underpriced relative to its quality, and Crozes-Hermitage specifically is one of the best QPR plays in all of France. At a restaurant with $$$-$$$$ pricing, this is likely your best shot at drinking something serious without paying CĂ´te-RĂ´tie money.
GrĂĽner Veltliner (Austria)
Most tables at a place like this are reaching for Burgundy or Pinot. The Grüner is the one that'll make you look smart — peppery, food-driven, and genuinely unusual for a Wyoming wine list. It's the sleeper pick.
Beaux Frères Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
Beaux Frères is a great producer, no argument there. But it's also widely distributed and well-known enough that restaurants mark it up aggressively knowing guests will recognize the name. At these price tiers, you're likely paying a recognition premium. The Saint-Joseph or Crozes will give you more bang for the same spend.
Saint-Joseph Syrah (Northern RhĂ´ne) + Elk or local game preparation
Saint-Joseph Syrah has that savory, olive-tinged, meaty quality that was basically designed to sit next to game. The iron and dark fruit in the wine mirror what's happening on the plate without overwhelming it — this is the pairing that justifies the whole trip.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Coelette is punching above its weight class for a mountain resort town, with a focused list that shows real taste. The markups are what they are in Jackson Hole, but if you order smart — and you now know how — there's genuinely good drinking to be done here.
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