Four Twenty Five Restaurant
Park Avenue power dining done right
Midtown East · New York · American, French · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 8, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at Four Twenty Five lands like the room itself — serious, glamorous, and not apologizing for it. You flip through 400-plus selections and realize quickly this isn't a list assembled by a corporate committee; it's a curated argument for why France and California still run the show. If you're here on an expense account or celebrating something real, you're in the right place.
Selection Deep Dive
France dominates, as it should at a Jean-Georges property channeling this kind of old-world energy — Burgundy and Bordeaux are the twin engines, with names like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Château Pétrus, and Château Margaux anchoring the prestige end. Champagne gets proper treatment too, with Krug Grande Cuvée and Louis Roederer Cristal on the list rather than tucked away as afterthoughts. California punches in with Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Kistler, and Opus One — the usual trophy shelf, yes, but assembled with intention. Sauternes fans get Château d'Yquem, and Italy shows up credibly with Sassicaia rounding out a list that earns its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence without breaking a sweat.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is a serious program for a room at this level, and the team — Jamie Cohen, Quinn Heydt, and Brandon Anderson — keeps it from feeling like a static inventory dump. Expect rotating pours that reflect the kitchen's seasonal direction and staff who can actually tell you why one Burgundy is on the glass list and another isn't.
Kistler Vineyards Chardonnay — $80
At the entry point of this list, Kistler is doing a lot of heavy lifting — a world-class California Chardonnay that typically retires well above this on lists with less restraint. If you're not ready to climb the Burgundy ladder tonight, start here.
Château d'Yquem Sauternes
Most tables skip dessert wine entirely, which means d'Yquem sits overlooked on lists that absolutely deserve it. Order a glass with the foie gras and reconsider every decision you've ever made at a restaurant.
Opus One
Opus One is the wine people order when they want to signal something. At Four Twenty Five, where the Burgundy and Bordeaux programs are genuinely elite, spending on Opus One is a lateral move at best — you can do so much better for the same money on this list.
Krug Grande Cuvée Champagne + Dover Sole
Krug's Grande Cuvée has the weight and oxidative complexity to actually stand up to a properly buttered Dover sole — this isn't a delicate Blanc de Blancs situation. The richness in both cuts through and complements simultaneously, and it makes the whole thing feel like a special occasion even if it's a random Tuesday.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Four Twenty Five is the kind of list you send a serious wine-drinking friend to when they want to eat well and drink even better in Midtown — the room, the sommelier team, and the cellar are all firing at the same level. Just go in knowing the markups match the zip code, and plan accordingly.
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