Touches of herbal tea and the sauvage add breadth to the earthier and slightly cooler aromas of mostly dark berries. There is very good underlying tension to the lightly stony flavors that culminate in a compact, rustic and mildly... Read More
The 2019 Insignia opens with heady aromatics of red fruit, crème de cassis, leafy tobacco and delicate dried rose petals. The palate is juicy and dense with expressive layers of blackberry, raspberry, black currant, and... Read More
Offers a generous display of crunchy, dark cherry that hints at the extra concentration obtained in the 2019 growing season. It also shows fine elegance, bordering on the ethereal, with berry aromas, tarry earth and brushes of... Read More
bursts from the glass with scents of mirabelle plum, confit citrus, buttery pastry and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and charming, it's seamless and elegant, with a pinpoint mousse and a fleshy core of fruit that... Read More
Château Latour Pauillac is a masterpiece of winemaking, crafted from some of the finest grapes grown in the Bordeaux region of France. This exceptional wine embodies the essence of elegance and refinement, showcasing the... Read More
Bollinger Champagne Extra Brut R.D. is a vintage wine that captures the visionary spirit of Madame Bollinger. With a low dosage and recent disgorgement, this wine's aging process is perfectly balanced, creating a harmonious... Read More
Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers is a luxurious white Burgundy wine crafted from Chardonnay grapes in the picturesque slopes of Chassagne. With only 3,000 bottles produced, this rare gem offers a golden lemon hue,... Read More
Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos de la Maltroie is a captivating white wine crafted from Chardonnay grapes handpicked from a 1.6-acre parcel planted in 1977. This remarkable wine is a testament to the rich limestone and... Read More
Ao Yun Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable wine that transports your senses to the breathtaking high-altitude vineyards of China's Yunnan province. This vintage showcases a masterful blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Syrah,... Read More
Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes is a 100% Pinot Noir masterpiece from the renowned Domaine Dugat-Py. With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, the estate boasts certified organic vineyards in the... Read More
Discover the exquisite Bernard Dugat-Py Pommard La Levriere Vieilles Vignes, a captivating Pinot Noir hailing from the renowned Domaine Dugat-Py in the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. This exceptional wine, crafted... Read More
Intensely perfumed dark berry preserve, violet oil, olive, cured meat and woodsmoke scents show fine definition and vibrant spice- and mineral-driven lift. Offers palate- staining, spice-laced blackberry, bitter cherry, fruitcake... Read More
Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is a sophisticated wine from a unique parcel of land in the prestigious Burgundy region. This extraordinary Grand Cru is produced in limited quantities, with an annual output... Read More
Indulge in the Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny, a stunning example of the prestigious Chambolle-Musigny appellation from the heart of Burgundy. Crafted with utmost care and precision, this exquisite red wine is a testament... Read More
Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is the epitome of Burgundy wines. With a limited annual production of 900 to 2700 bottles, this premier cru gem is a testament to passionate winemaking and meticulous... Read More
Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuees is a Premier Cru red wine with an exceptional personality. Nestled in the heart of the Burgundy region, this wine hails from the illustrious Les Fuees vineyard, a 1.75-acre... Read More
The Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Musigny Grand Cru is an exceptional Pinot Noir hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region. Cultivated in the esteemed Musigny vineyard, this Grand Cru captures the very essence of its terroir, resulting... Read More
Discover the hidden gem of white Burgundy with Bitouzet-Prieur's Meursault Perrieres, an enigmatic Chardonnay that captivates the senses with its dazzling minerality and layered elegance. Journey through a landscape of enchanting... Read More
Discover the exquisite Jean Grivot Echezeaux Grand Cru, a distinguished red Burgundy from Domaine Jean Grivot's 15.5-hectare vineyards. This exceptional wine boasts rich fruit, earthiness, and a complete palate, making it... Read More
Discover the exquisite Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red, a rich and finely detailed blend from four mountain vineyards, offering a harmonious fusion of fruit and earthy notes with captivating flavors and velvety tannins. The Pahlmeyer... Read More
This zeroes in on a rich, hedonistic core of wild berry, blackberry, plum and currant flavors, with a graceful, elegant mouthfeel and supple, caressing tannins. The long and powerful yet refined aftertaste keeps reverberating... Read More
Managing Director Renzo Cotarella tells me that that a vintage like 2019 is proof that the final character of a wine comes from its surrounding territory, not from the blend. This is a generous and extremely expressive edition... Read More
This is a winemaker's master class in blending and understanding of a long-standing site. Dried herb, cedar and pencil shavings accent lifted red fruit and brilliant acidity on the palate, with a supple yet still youthfully grippy... Read More
Well below-average rainfall characterized the winter, with the last precipitation on April 20, 2001. April got underway with a freeze on the 3rd, requiring diligent use of frost protection equipment. The remainder of the spring... Read More
The winter was normal with moderate rainfall. The vineyard received over 11 inches of rain during 26 days in December, and 8 1⁄2 inches of rain in February. Little rain fell during the spring. A heat wave in March prompted... Read More
A challenging year for viticulturists yet extremely rewarding for winemakers, 2008 was conditioned by uncommonly low precipitation throughout the winter and spring. Starting in mid-March through late April, cold mornings threatened... Read More
The Dominus 2009 exemplifies the finest qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon from an ideal vintage. The nose, at once powerful yet restrained, is dense and filled with pure dark berry fruit and hints of sandalwood. On the palate is... Read More
The 2010 season began with a cool and wet spring, resulting in a late bud break, flowering and veraison. Summer was also cool but a record-breaking heat wave (107°F) marked the end of August. The heat of late summer and early... Read More
A vintage that demanded experience and selection, 2011 was characterized by unusually wet conditions. The growing season began with a cold spring, delaying bloom after an early budbreak. Summer’s average temperatures prolonged... Read More
2012 enjoyed a perfect growing season. Plentiful rainfall in March and April lessened winter drought concerns, and a mild spring with few temperature fluctuations contributed to an even budbreak and a healthy bloom. Summer temperatures... Read More
2014 was characterized by a very dry early winter with heavy rains in February and continued rainfall in March and April (February: 11.7 inches | March: 4 inches | April: 2 inches). Average temperatures were higher than historical... Read More
Rainy days were spread out evenly over the course of a warmer than average winter (November to March: 31.2 inches total, 11.2 inches in March). With soil water reserves full, vines grew quickly with dense canopies. Bloom and veraison... Read More
Deep ruby in color, an opulent wine with notes of cassis, ripe raspberry, toasted coconut & shiitake mushroom. This wine has a rich entry, depth through the mid-palate, great structure without being heavy & exceptional length... Read More
The 2013 winemaking year proved a welcome reconnection with the glorious past of late harvest vintages. After a cold, wet winter, spring was gray, quite cool and extremely rainy. The hot and dry summer was particularly beneficial... Read More
The second wine of the estate, the 2019 Carruades De Lafite offers a beautiful, Lafite-like bouquet of crème de cassis, cedar pencil, tobacco, and new leather. Gorgeously complex, medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins, and... Read More
exhibiting aromas of minty cassis, sweet wild berries and wild plums mingled with hints of spices, loamy soil and potpourri. Full-bodied, broad and enveloping, it's polished and seamless, its ample chassis of fine, velvety tannin... Read More
This 2019 Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most concentrated Saint-Juliens, revealing a dense purple hue to go with a stacked bouquet of crème de cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, damp clay, tobacco and hints of spring flowers.... Read More
The color of the 2019 with its deep, brilliant, amaranthine red hue and bright purple glints testifies to the beautiful ripeness of this vintage. The nose is intensely aromatic, pure and reveals great finesse. Our Cabernets find... Read More
wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, sweet berries, warm spices, violets and loamy soil, framed by a nicely integrated patina of new oak. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, it's a broad, textural wine with a richly layered... Read More
Fine and graceful, this dances across the palate with its bright, well-defined freshness and detailed flavors of Mandarin orange, toast point, crème de cassis and minerally oyster shell. Subtle in its intensity, with all the pieces... Read More
Champagne Pol Roger created their Prestige Cuvee in homage to Sir Winston Churchill mindful of the qualities that he sought in his champagne : robustness, a full-bodied character and relative maturity. The exact blend is a closely... Read More
the 2007 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata is a gorgeous expression, with towering varietal characteristics that casts a long shadow. There’s so much going on in the glass: Prune, blackberry, cassis, dried herbs... Read More
the 2008 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata shows a budding sense of maturity and profound beauty. The color is bright and vibrant with brilliant ruby and garnet highlights. The mouthfeel is silky, tight and extremely... Read More
A slightly riper nose offers up notes of cassis, dark cherry, spice and sandalwood, all of which is framed in just enough oak influence to mention. There is excellent volume and palate coating dry extract present on the larger-scaled... Read More
One of the great lieux-dits of Meursault, in the high-altitude section to the north of the village. Veery chalky and rocky. 50+ year old vines. Indigenous yeast. Fermented and aged in 456L barrels (30% new) for 12 months + 12... Read More
It has a deep ruby color and alluring tones of truffle, brown sugar and coffee to begin, opening with time to very pure cassis, boysenberry, tobacco, garrigue and aniseed. The palate is supple and fresh with surprisingly restrained,... Read More
Griotte Chambertin, with its 2.65 hectares, represents one of the smallest and rarest plots in Burgundy. Only the greatest producers own plots here, and it is from these wonderful soils that Pierre Girardin produces great wines... Read More
The aromatic richness and at the same time the typical minerality of the clay-limestone and gravel soils of the Côte de Beaune. The aromatic bouquet opens with delicate floral notes evoking the scent of agate and passes... Read More
Medium to deep garnet colored, a drop-dead gorgeous nose of baked blackberries, warm plums and crème de cassis with suggestions of violets, rose hip tea, dark chocolate, menthol and sandalwood. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated... Read More
The wine shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in 40-70% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of... Read More
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is a single vineyard that takes up most of the vineyard holdings in the commune of Vougeot. The vines were planted between 1968 and 1972. The wine ages in smaller 228 liter barrels for 16 to 20 months, 50%... Read More
Deep, dark and alluring nose of black fruit, rich cedar and cigar box. Well-built, beautiful and balanced, with deeply concentrated, yet fresh and ripe flavours of blackberry, cassis and fleshy plum, unspooling with lifted acidity,... Read More
The usual blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc, its deep purple hue is followed by an incredible bouquet of blackcurrants, tobacco, dark chocolate, and crushed stone, which turns more floral, pretty, and complex... Read More
This thoroughbred shows the nuances of artful blending, as well as a deft mastery of the appassimento and ripasso techniques that are Quintarelli’s stylistic trademarks. Generously aromatic, layered with flavor; long, rich,... Read More
Chezeaux produces a masterpiece that is a classic rendition of the best that this appellation can offer. Meaty, gamy, full of wild berry notes and brawny tannins, Chezeaux’s version is masculine, at times rustic and impressively... Read More
Soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. The palate is packed with tightly... Read More
“Pie” means foot — or root. “Franco” refers to France — these are 20+ year-old vines planted by Cappellano without grafting onto American rootstock — in French this would be Franc de Pied... Read More
It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious,... Read More
Showing even better than a bottle a few years ago, the 2010 Chateau Cheval Blanc is perfection in a glass and wine doesn’t get any better. As with the 2009, it’s a powerful, concentrated Cheval Blanc, yet it has a... Read More
Notions of ripe black cherries, mulberries, licorice, baking spices and smoked meats with touches of incense and potpourri plus wafts of cast iron pan and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, very rich, very firm/taut and with very ripe,... Read More
A fresh, pure and more complex nose grudgingly offers up aromas of iodine, citrus confit, shellfish and mineral reduction. Here too the larger-scaled flavors possess a lovely texture with slightly better energy on the powerful,... Read More
The round and quite supple mid-palate of the medium-bodied flavors that immediately tighten up on the sappy, intense and mouth coating finish that is markedly dry and impressively persistent.
An overtly floral-suffused nose where notes of lemongrass, mineral reduction and iodine add breadth. Impressive volume to the powerful and delineated yet reasonably refined larger-scaled flavors that where the texture is akin... Read More
Deep garnet-purple in color, Perfume of bright black and red cherries, fresh blueberries and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of roses, cinnamon stick and orange peel. Medium-bodied, elegant and tightly wound, the palate shimmers... Read More
Classic notes of cassis, black olives, mocha and roasted meat are joined by hints of baking spices in a wine that's full-bodied, deep, dense and rich, with a velvety texture and a lingering finish.
Practicing organic. One of the great lieux-dits of Vosne-Romanée, sitting just above La Tache, La Romanée, and Aux Reignots. 80% whole cluster. Indigenous yeast. Aged in barrel (50% new) for 10 months + 4 months... Read More
a gorgeous, extraordinarily intense bouquet of blackberry, cassis, incense and cold slate aromas.The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, perfectly pitched acidity, wonderful tension and impressive length. There is a strong... Read More
69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, revealing a dense purple color as well as gorgeous crème de cassis, black cherry, crushed violets, sandalwood, smoke tobacco, and incense. It s... Read More
Slightly closed and shy to begin, notions of warm blackberries, plum preserves, mulberries and blackcurrant cordial with touches of star anise, mocha and damp soil. Full-bodied, taut and tightly wound in the mouth, the palate... Read More
Deep garnet-purple in color, tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense crème de cassis, rose oil, wild... Read More
The 2005 La Mission Haut-Brion is pure perfection. It has an absolutely extraordinary nose of sweet blackberries, cassis and spring flowers with some underlying minerality, a full-bodied mouthfeel, gorgeously velvety tannins (which... Read More
The deep garnet colored 2009 Lafite Rothschild bursts from the glass with red and black currant preserves, warm plums, mulberries and kirsch scents plus suggestions of sweaty leather, cigar box and menthol. Medium-bodied, elegant... Read More
"A dramatic, ample Lafite, the 2015 is also arrestingly beautiful and vivid. Expressive floral notes give the dark red and black flavors gorgeous aromatic lift. Today, the new oak is a bit pronounced, but otherwise, this is an... Read More
Combination of power and elegance here, ripe and muscular fruit and tannins balanced by racy acidity and supreme tension. It's ample and generous, giving tons of flavour nuance - black berry fruits, subtle sweet spice, cocoa powder... Read More
Deep garnet with hint of brick,, flamboyant notes of Christmas cake, plum preserves, chocolate-covered cherries, eucalyptus and crème de cassis with beautifully fragrant wafts of Indian spices and cigar box. Full-bodied, with... Read More
An exquisite example of Pichon-Lalande with the Merlot component giving the wine a coffee/chocolatey/cherry component to go along with the Cabernet Sauvignon's and Cabernet Franc's complex blackberry/cassis fruit. The wine possesses... Read More
A very intense color: from raspberry red with deep garnet. The smoothness of its bouquet evokes the spring: rose blooms at dawn, violet under the morning dew, mignonette wet. There are added blackberries, raspberries, wild mint,... Read More
Hillside Select is a wine of a place, sourced from carefully selected blocks of Stags Leap District hillside vineyards.These grapes are small and deeply colored, with concentrated flavors enhanced by meticulous winemaking and... Read More
Typical aromas of Nebbiolo / Barbaresco: complete balance of crunchy wild fruits, cherry and raspberry, violet and mint snuff, pepper in grains, leather and mineral imprint.
The usual taste class, defined by a substantial structure,... Read More
This 50-year-old Tawny was sourced in the eastern reaches of the Douro Valley, location of many of the finest vineyard estates and traditional source of the most long-lasting wines. Prior to blending, the individual wines were... Read More
Loaded with exotic perfumes of spring flowers and ripe berries, Medium to full-bodied, it's exquisitely silky and elegant from start to incredibly long finish; while there is ample concentration and a fine, lacy framework of tannins... Read More
Moderate reduction masks the fruit though spicy notes can be discerned. Otherwise there is more volume and richness to the caressing yet powerful medium-bodied flavors that are seductively sappy on the youthfully austere, saline... Read More
Château Latour Pauillac is a masterpiece of winemaking, crafted from some of the finest grapes grown in the Bordeaux region of France. This exceptional wine embodies the essence of elegance and refinement, showcasing the... Read More
Readers will find a potent, dark Forts de Latour endowed with massive concentration and tons of depth. The 2016 won't be ready to drink anytime soon, but it holds tons of promise. Hints of gravel, sage, licorice and pencil shavings... Read More
Aromatic, Complex, Full Bodied, Vibrant style. Flavors of Apple & Pear. The aromas show white flowers and depth, with expressive notes of green apple, pear and stony minerality. This wine is complex with firm texture, full body,... Read More
Garnet color. Persistent and floral with notes of rose petal, violet, dandelion, juniper and incense. On the palate, the pure essence of Cerequio leads to ripe and juicy fruit notes such as red cherry and red currant. Silky tannins... Read More
Sperss is a term affectionately used to denote nostalgia for precious things lost with time – a homage to the origins of the winery and the generations who built it. The wine is a garnet color. On the nose, delicate berry... Read More
Remarkably pure and crystalline. Lemon peel, white flowers, crushed rocks, mint and a hint of reduction develop in the glass, but it is the wine's energy that is most alluring. The intensely saline, nuanced finish only reinforces... Read More
a note of mineral reduction along with plenty of citrus elements to the spicy and smoky Granny Smith apple scents. The medium weight flavors are not nearly as dense though I do like the precision on the attractively textured and... Read More
The almost painfully intense and super-sleek middle weight flavors brim with both minerality and sappy dry extract that imparts a beguiling texture as well as buffering the firm citrus-tinged acid spine shaping the impressively... Read More
Ideal with roast, valuable meats, game, plates very structured.
A complex and majestic Barolo, with an aromatic profile that ranges from rose petals to plum and black berries, leading up to white truffles and underbrush. The tannic structure is solid and harmonious, with a full and mighty... Read More
Aromatics, fruit and structure are all woven together in an impressive display of power and elegance. The fruit retains the house’s characteristic super-ripe style, but that element is more finely tuned here than in the... Read More
Ideal with grilled food, sauced and elaborate red meat as well as wild game.
Intense vibrant ruby red. Shows aromas of very polished plum, fig and raspberry notes and well balanced toast. Powerful and very concentrated, with perfect Nebbiolo tannins and a long impressive finish, loaded with red fruit aroma.... Read More
The color is dense red. The nose has aromas of pure plum and rose and a hint of spiced mint. The palate shows a density that lifts the plum and red fruit flavors. Finishes long with firm tannins, allowing the flavors to shine.... Read More
richness without weight, incredible elegance, complexity, and length, all of which it has in abundance. Giving up darker, powerful aromatics of blackcurrants, darker cherries, tobacco, chocolate, and just hints of spring flowers,... Read More
Purple color, almost black. The very complex aromas have a vibrant character, dominated by notes of violet, blackberry, red currant and cherry, among others. There's complete harmony in the mouth, with a straightforward structure... Read More
An attractively fresh nose is comprised by notes of both red and dark currant, earth and a whiff of oak. The medium weight flavors possess reasonably good underlying tension and complexity though the finish, while reasonably persistent,... Read More
The Hospice de Beaune auction is annually one of the most anticipated and prestigious events in the wine world. Benefiting a local Catholic hospital charity, the auction has for decades featured ultra-micro production cuvées... Read More
Paradoxically, the 2016 Chateau Grillet seems more developed and yet fresher than the 2017. Caramel overtones frame notes of apricot and peach on the full-bodied, silky-textured palate, hung on a backbone of brine and citrus zest.... Read More
The 2018 Sloan is a flat out stunner. Rich, dramatic and full-bodied, with striking energy, the 2018 is viscerally thrilling right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and gravel all build as this towering, statuesque... Read More
A fragrant nose of blackberries, plums, earth, dried flowers, leather, cloves, sweet tobacco and cigar box. Full-bodied with seamless tannins and fresh acidity. Balanced and layered with great tension. Elegant, with a velvety... Read More
Unwinding in the glass with an incipiently complex bouquet of pear, crisp stone fruit and mandarin mingled with hints of smoke, buttered toast and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, with a fleshy... Read More
The plushest, most ostentatious and dramatic of all the Leovilles in 2000, this wine is already sumptuous, displaying some nuances in its huge nose of vanilla bean, black chocolate, jammy black cherries, cassis, and graphite in... Read More
Boldly scented of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and baked plums with chocolate box, incense and underbrush suggestions plus a waft of bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, taut and well sustained in the mouth, it has a firm, grainy... Read More
Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Lynch Bages comes sailing out of the glass with notes of redcurrant jelly, black cherry compote and cassis plus wafts of smoked meats, tar, cigar box and dried roses. Full-bodied, the palate is stacked... Read More
An utterly fabulous wine, the 2018 Lynch-Bages captures all of the richness and generosity that make the year so appealing, and yet doesn’t stray too far from its classic feel. Rose petal, lavender, spice, sweet red berry... Read More
Powerful, dense and explosively structured. Time in the glass brings out lovely Sangiovese fruit, along with hints of mint, rose petal and lavender, The 2013 edition is not as sweet or opulent. Instead, it is likely to take years... Read More
So sophisticated and elegant, a brilliant expression of Sauvignon Blanc with smoky, stone, lemon aromas alongside pear and green apple - aromatic and so open. Excellent mouthfeel, there's such a lovely weight, slightly viscous... Read More
a youthfully reserved nose of citrus oil, crisp green apple, freshly baked bread, iodine and oyster shell, Medium to full-bodied, incisive and tightly wound, Built around racy acids and complemented by a pillowy mousse, this rendition... Read More
With its usual deep ruby-red color, Ornellaia features a lively and intense aromatic expression, a distinctive mark of the vintage. Red fruits, citrus notes, hints of liquorice and Mediterranean scrub combine to form its profile.... Read More
This just keeps on going and going, the oak is perfectly integrated but holding everything in place. It has race, depth, complexity and feels true to the personality of the estate. It's deftly put together and feels grown-up,... Read More
Deep purple-black in color, intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast-iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam. Medium-bodied featuring... Read More
Beautifully evolved and elegant, with so much muscle and power for a wine that has already reached early middle age. Vignarionda fruit can be very rigid by nature—closed and tight—and generally needs many years to... Read More
Intense garnet red color. Notes of raspberry and wild strawberry with floral tones are found on the nose. On the palate, good structure is matched with freshness of fruit and fine tannins.
A cooler and slightly fresher nose reflects notes of ripe dark berries, exotic tea, soy, clove, star anise and discreet but not imperceptible wood. There is lovely cut and minerality to the tension-filled and attractively textured... Read More
Deep violet-red to the eye, this wine has a nose of raspberry, white chocolate and juniper berry. Still youthful on the palate, it offers ever-present tannins supporting flavors of dark plum, black cherry, caramel and violet that... Read More
The typical 100% Syrah aged in new French oak, it has a pure, vivid bouquet of blue fruits, wood smoke, charred meats, and graphite. While it’s unmistakably La Landonne with its meaty, masculine style, it has stunning purity... Read More
Tasting like the 2015, yet with perhaps slightly more elegance, the 2018 Côte Rôtie La Turque reveals a saturated purple color as well as blockbuster notes of crème de cassis, white flowers, candle wax, graphite, and spiced meats.... Read More
The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Mouline (which includes 15% Viognier) tastes like a mix of the 2015 and 2018 and has full-bodied richness and depth as well as remarkable purity in its cassis and blackberry fruits as well as classic Côte... Read More
A very intense color: from raspberry red with deep garnet. The smoothness of its bouquet evokes the spring: rose blooms at dawn, violet under the morning dew, mignonette wet. There are added blackberries, raspberries, wild mint,... Read More
The color is very full, with an assertive tone (bright ruby, carmine, intense garnet) with purplish reflections. The bouquet is divided between black fruits (blackcurrant, blueberry) and red stone fruits (cherry). It has variations... Read More
Here there is no reductive funk to the restrained and cool aromas of red berries, earth, soft floral and a suggestion of the sauvage. There is excellent punch to the delicious and intensely mineral-inflected middle weight plus... Read More
There is a certain irony that the name Unico is given to not one, but two wines. And while the ‘regular’ Unico is exceptional in numerous ways, it does at least follow the fine wine convention of being produced from... Read More
A textbook example of controlled, red fruited elegance, though more restrained perhaps than the glorious 2009. Undoubtedly a big, generous wine, with sumptuously ripe fruit, vibrant with redcurrants and fine cedar. The essence... Read More
The most sublime and the most celebrated estate of Chablis, the wines of Domaine Raveneau are a rare find. Domaine Francois Raveneau uses purely artisanal methods to produce Chablis' most powerful wines. The domaine is an... Read More
This is very perfumed with blackberry and pine-cone aromas, as well as raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins that are tight-grained. Creamy and beautiful. Currant and graphite flavors come through.... Read More
The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella is compelling. With a little air, the tannins begin to soften, releasing a myriad of intense dark aromas and flavors. Bittersweet chocolate, cloves, violets, plums and blackberry jam cover every... Read More
Subtle aromatic things that range from black cherry, blueberry to chocolate anticipate the opulent expression of mature fruit that flows into the mouth. Nuances of truffle, tobacco and new leather wrap around the finish.... Read More
This is black as pitch in the glass and, yes, there’s a light, tarry edge to the super-concentrated prune, date and currant fruit. But even more interesting are the complex notes of bitter-orange liqueur, aged balsamic,... Read More
An unusually spicy (for Clos de Vougeot) nose offers up cool and airy aromas of various red berries, floral and earth nuances that are trimmed in a hint of oak. There is once again good volume, mid-palate concentration and punch... Read More
A very intense color: from raspberry red with deep garnet. The smoothness of its bouquet evokes the spring: rose blooms at dawn, violet under the morning dew, mignonette wet. There are added blackberries, raspberries, wild mint,... Read More
It is a sweetly spiced and floral expression of the vintage, blending ripe cherries and strawberries with dusty earth, hints of sage and violets. A classic and pure expression of red fruits and saline-minerals, as fine tannins... Read More
A vivid purple color is followed by a vibrant bouquet of blackberries, crème de cassis, crushed violets, spring flowers, and cedar pencil. Beautifully concentrated, full-bodied, and flawlessly balanced on the palate, it has gorgeous... Read More
The 2005 vintage at Calon-Ségur was comprised of more than fifty percent merlot, and while the wine is a good wine in its way, it lacks the brightness, soil signature and classic profile of the wines from 2006 forwards.... Read More
This wine is full-bodied, classic.This wine exhibits beautifully pure notes of creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur, pen ink, graphite and hints of toast and vanillin. The wine is full and rich, and although aged in 80% new oak,... Read More
La Riotte tends to be the most feminine, gentle, and lithe of Lignier's Morey 1er Crus. It is marked by a beautifully spice-in- flected, floral nose, but the palate is chiseled and tensile in its youth, demanding a bit of... Read More
Of the three grand crus issuing forth from Lignier’s cellar, this is the most elegant, airy, and feminine, emphasizing higher-toned spices and floral elements in its aromatics, and with a miner- al-drenched, vibrant palate... Read More
The wines from this site in the Mazoyères-Haut are characterized by floral scents and are often elegant and delicate, but also possess the power and length on the palate worthy of a rather charming Grand Cru.
Tua Rita Toscana Redigaffi is an extraordinary and captivating 100% Merlot wine that sets the standard for Italian Merlots. This remarkable creation has a rich, intense color that arouses enthusiasm and satisfies the sight, revealing... Read More
Deep garnet in color, Offers notions of underbrush, black truffles, smoked meats and tar over a core of baked black cherries, prunes and crème de cassis plus touches of iron ore. Full-bodied, concentrated and jam-packed with savory/earthy... Read More
For me, this is going to be every bit as great as the 1989, and is a worthy follower to the 2015. It's tight and reserved on the nose, with powerhouse Pomerol Merlot lurking behind. There's a creamy side to the raspberry... Read More
Deep and dark with a ton of smoke and earth, the cassis fruit very much in the background, this is a concentrated and complex wine. Powerful yet racy palate with an elegant mineral finish. Drink or hold.
