Deep garnet. Mineral- and smoke-accented red berry, cherry and candied rose aromas are complemented by a spicy nuance. Densely packed, energetic black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors with strong back-end lift. Finishes silky... Read More
Rich and resonant on the palate, the Pur Meunier exudes creaminess. Red fruit, dried pear, smoke, menthol and hazelnut notes slowly open up in the glass adding further shades of nuance. Expressive mineral notes extend the finish.... Read More
A traditional wine made from the Petit Rouge grape and vinified in cuve, it has a compelling rusticity with a wild berry impression and a lively freshness on the palate. -Importer
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, and Vaccarese
Loaded with cherries and apricots and interlaced with hints of garrigue, this 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape nails the ripe Grenache flavors while offering plenty of chewy tannins. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, give it a couple... Read More
Dark and intense ruby red with an ample and complex nose yielding ethereal spices, cherry, blackberry preserves, rosemary, tobacco and cinnamon with light hints of vanilla. Dry on the palate and full bodied with firm tannins and... Read More
Bright notes of lemon zest, citrus blossom and lemon verbena emanate from the glass and open to reveal apricot, green pear and wet granite. Paralleling the aromas, citrus flavors abound on the palate with the addition of lemon... Read More
Intense ruby verging on garnet. Soft, warm and velvety, harmonic, rich in fruits and persistent in the mouth. Intense, ethereal melting into scents of sweet violet and iris, with hints of spices such as tobacco, cinnamon and leather.... Read More
deeper plum/purple color as well as charming, complex aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, mulberries, peppery garrigue, flowers, and orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it shows the more charming, mid-weight... Read More
A blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. Its ruby/purple hue is followed by a youthful, ripe, incredibly promising bouquet of black raspberries, rendered bacon fat, Asian spice, ground pepper, and spring flowers. It has subtle background... Read More
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve is a similar blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvedre. Its deep ruby/plum hue is followed by notes of darker berries, chocolate, roasted herbs, and garrigue. Full-bodied, round,... Read More
After a fateful tasting at Can Roca followed by the tasting menu, Dominik Huber became convinced that not enough attention was being paid to white wines in the Priorat. Out of the dozen courses he had, only about three were suited... Read More
The bouquet is up front and beautifully measured with lots of red and purple fruit definition followed by spice, tar and earthiness. What sets this wine apart in this hot and dry vintage is the mouthfeel. It delivers fiber, flesh... Read More
Rich violet in hue with a subtle brick edge. The aroma is intense and multifaceted, evoking cherry preserves, spices, subtle coffee notes, and mineral undertones. On the palate, it's robust and full-bodied, boasting a profound... Read More
The NV Brut 7 Crus 1er Cru is a powerful, intense wine. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and white pepper give the 7 Crus its decidedly pointed, vibrant personality, while a dollop of Pinot Noir (10%) adds weight through the mid-palate... Read More
I love the glazed cherries and roasted herbs here, in addition to dried plums and licorice. Full-bodied and very sophisticated on the palate, where juicy and structured tannins frame the red fruit and acidity, carrying it long... Read More
Experience the allure of Albert Boxler Pinot Gris, a remarkable wine from Alsace, France. Crafted by winemaker Jean Boxler, this Pinot Gris showcases the dramatic and flinty essence of the region. Harvested by hand, the 100% Pinot... Read More
The 2013 Barolo Bussia Cascina Dardi is a super-appealing, old-school Barolo that is going to require a number of years to be at its best. Deceptively medium in body, the 2013 possesses quite a bit of aromatic nuance and depth,... Read More
Barolos hailing from Bussia boast a rich fruit flavor and deep color. Although they have the classic tannic structure of Nebbiolo from this region, they are not as harsh as those from the southside of Monforte or Serralunga. Despite... Read More
Discover the captivating flavors of Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Gualtallary, a wine that truly captures the essence of Argentina's finest terroir. Hailing from the esteemed Gualtallary region, this distinguished Malbec boasts... Read More
It opens with an earthy blend of crushed rocks, sweet herbs, violets and white pepper. Soft and supple, without a hard edge in sight, this soothes the palate with its ripe red berry fruits and juicy acidity. Dusty tannins mingle... Read More
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is a blend of Sangiovese together with other complementary varieties produced as a tribute to Antinori’s historic label that has accompanied the family’s winemaking traditions... Read More
Discover the intoxicating allure of Isabella a Proibida. A unique hybrid of Vitis Vinifera and Vitis Labrusca, this wine boasts resistance to phylloxera and an unmistakable sauvage aroma. Crafted from 100% Isabella grapes sustainably... Read More
Each style of Barons de Rothschild champagne has the exceptional characteristics of a great champagne. Barons de Rothschild Brut is a rich, complex and ethereal wine. It is made by blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from France's... Read More
Seamless. Black velvet-hued, polished red with aromas of mocha-espresso and dried violets. This big, broad, teeth-gripper evolves into a glamorous mouthfeel, resplendent with dark red fruit. Devil’s Food cake, anise, and... Read More
An array of bright red fruit with herbal undertones opens the way to a core of grippy concentration and powerful ripeness in this ageworthy wine. The tannins are structured and considerable.
Medium ruby-purple, the 2021 Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve offers generous aromas of cranberry sauce, floral potpourri, blood orange and wafts of dried herbs. The medium-bodied palate is youthfully gregarious and focused on generous... Read More
Experience the refreshing allure of Domaine Bernard Gripa's Saint Peray Les Pins. This exceptional wine showcases a harmonious blend of fresh stone fruit and invigorating mineral flavors. Delve into its captivating complexity,... Read More
A powerful effort from this reference point estate in Saint Joseph. its deep purple color is followed by impressive amounts of blackberry and black currant fruits, spiced meats, ground pepper, and building minerality. This rich,... Read More
It's fresh, vertical and mineral with a saline twist that is more noticeable with lower alcohol.It has a pale and bright ruby color and a very clean and expressive nose, with some leafy notes, red fruit, hints of orange peel and... Read More
This feels very harmonious, combining some primary notes with more-developed tertiary aromas. The palate also reveals a rare mix of power and elegance that only the very best vintages are capable of. It has polished tannins, good... Read More
This is a structured and linear Muga Reserva with a creamy and fine-tannined backbone and graphite, cherry, plum and black-truffle character. Medium-bodied, racy and beautiful
Bodegas Vizcarra's Celia Garnacha is a groundbreaking, estate-bottled monovarietal wine from Ribera del Duero, a region where Garnacha plantings account for less than 2% of all vines. Named after the winemaker's daughter,... Read More
Pairs well with sushi, sashimi or shell fish. Cashews, Parmesan, Prosciutto & especially Pata Negra.
Bollinger’s NV Special Cuvee knocks it out of the park. Made from 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Meunier, with 30% of the blend brought up in barrels, it boasts a rich, deep, medium to full-bodied style... Read More
Its deep purple/plum color is followed by a stunning array of black cherry, blackberry, and ripe strawberry fruits as well as candied flowers, orange blossom, and toasted spice. As with the old vine cuvée, the tannins have a firm... Read More
The 2017 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a top effort for an entry-level wine. Bottled in March, it features peppery notes, dried spices and ripe cherries on the nose. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, it finishes long and... Read More
Our Bound and Determined Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits an abundant perfume of black currant and bing cherry, intermingled with intoxicating notes of lilac, wild spices and wet slate. The wine shows incredible depth and... Read More
The 2021 Pinot Noir Chimera is a rich, heady wine. A burst of dark red cherry, plum, lavender, rose petal and blood orange are all dialed up. This bold, generous Pinot delivers the goods, big time. The Chimera is mostly young... Read More
Exotic and spicy with a bouquet of sweet herbal tones woodland berries and wet stones. It's round and supple in feel as ripe strawberry and red plum are complemented by hints of autumnal spice. This finishes only lightly structured... Read More
Discover the enchanting Carpineta Fontalpino Do ut Des IGT Toscana, a captivating Supertuscan blend of 33% Merlot, 34% Petit Verdot, and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, meticulously crafted by winemaker Gioia Cresti. Sourced from the... Read More
Translucent and bright ruby red color. Its appealing and fascinating nose immediately reveals the freshness of the vintage 2018 followed by hues of nutmeg and crisp red berries. On the palate it is well-hatched, generous and measured... Read More
Juicy and delicious, this opens with aromas of iris, rose, dried aromatic herbs and wild berries. Smooth and medium-bodied, the palate features succulent Marasca cherry, ripe raspberry, ground clove and crushed mint set against... Read More
Rich and sensual, with tremendous depth, the Ama shows just how important the vintage is. Dark fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and menthol build in a sumptuous layered Chianti Classico that hits all the right notes. Bright acids... Read More
The 2018 Haiku is fabulous. In fact, the 2018 might be the best vintage yet, as it has a bit more resonance and persistence than some of the earlier editions. Succulent dark cherry, plum, new leather and spice build into the resonant... Read More
Opens to a dark ruby color with beautiful garnet-like intensity. The bouquet offers similar stamina and vigor, with thick layers of dark cherry and blackberry. Spice, tobacco and cola also play big roles in this ensemble.
Deep purple hue with a dark violet halo. Aromas swell from the glass in waves of black cherry, plum reduction, aromatic wood, eucalyptus and pine bough. The palate is marked by a very sleek, polished mouth-feel. Complex notes... Read More
Very light in the glass, this single-vineyard expression offers earthy aromas of dried pomegranate and cherry pit on the nose. The palate is ethereal and earthy, offering dust, crushed rocks, Aleppo pepper, underripe raspberry... Read More
nose is more deeply pitched with its blend of both red and dark pinot fruit, plum, spice and warm earth scents. The vibrant and well-detailed medium weight flavors are also notably mineral-driven while exhibiting excellent length... Read More
Slightly riper yet still appealingly fresh aromas reflect notes of liqueur-like dark currant, warm earth and a touch of anise. The delicious middle weight flavors possess a caressing and velvety texture, all wrapped in a bitter... Read More
This is a blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier with 50% of reserve wines. it has a delicate bouquet with aromas of orchard fruit, apricot, warm biscuits, praline, pastry and lemon hints. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More
Already exhibiting considerable complexity, it wafts from the glass with scents of orange rind, red plums, gingerbread and red berries. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny textured and fleshy, with lively... Read More
Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up expressive wild blueberries, kirsch, baked plums and spice box notes with hints of cracked pepper, lavender, garrigue and Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied and richly fruited in the... Read More
60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is marked by a vibrant ruby/garnet color married to a richly spicy nose with hints of tobacco and coffee in the background; the flavors are dominated by red currant,... Read More
Introducing Chateau Beychevelle's Amiral de Beychevelle, a captivating Bordeaux wine that embodies elegance and finesse. Born from the same rigorous selection process as its distinguished older sibling, the grand vin, this... Read More
This Bordeaux is powerful, dense and explosive to a degree that is surprising for a wine that is typically much more sensual. Hints of leather, smoke, tobacco and dried flowers begin to open up in the glass, but this vintage is... Read More
The 2016 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is a gorgeous, exotically beautiful wine. Succulent dark fruit, lavender, mint, white flowers and blood orange create an incredibly appealing interplay of ripeness and freshness. Stylistically,... Read More
The 2019 La Gravette De Certan is a solid second wine offering plenty of up-front richness and suppleness as well as classic Pomerol darker cherry and currant fruits, notes of damp earth, tobacco, and hints of flowers, beautiful... Read More
The 2016 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is absolutely gorgeous. All of the pedigree of this great vintage comes through in a rich, juicy wine endowed with striking textural resonance and depth. Floral and spice notes lift the dark... Read More
Chateau Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a red wine from Bordeaux, France. The wine is made from a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot grapes, and it has been aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. The... Read More
This wine has an austere structure, with firm tannins. The fruit comes through slowly, revealing an attractive black-currant flavor and ample acidity. This will be a very fine wine with time
Bristling blueberry fruits, softening into raspberry and blackberry through the mid palate. Clear austerity at this point but a lovely supple feel overall, and an impressively focused and sleek finish with touches of salt crackers.... Read More
Earl Grey tincture continues to define the very classically styled wine, enhancing the black fruit. Hints of ash emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and plenty of graphite- infused blakc fruit that... Read More
A dense, full-bodied wine that will need at least a few years in bottle to shed some of its tannins. Old vines imbue the 2016 with a palpable sense of power & resonance that comes through in the wine's dark, somber personality.... Read More
The 2018 Fonbadet is superb. Classically elegant and refined, the 2018 graces the palate with exquisite finesse right out of the gate. Red berry, floral, blood orange and minty flavors convey freshness as the 2018 opens in the... Read More
deeper in color than its peers. It has a charming bouquet of blackberry, briar, brown spices & touches of sandalwood, complex & developing loamy elements with aeration. A medium-bodied palate with supple tannins and a fine bead... Read More
The 2019 Château Gouprie is a pretty Pomerol loaded with fruit the classy elegance that s the hallmark of these clay soils as well as plenty of spicy black cherry fruits, cedary herbs, graphite, and floral hints. It s balanced... Read More
Unveil the opulence with Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse Pauillac—a remarkable blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot. Bursting with lavish flavors, this wine offers a unique New World spin that sets it apart. With its... Read More
A second wine typical of Pauillac by Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Located in the heart of the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of Bordeaux, Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste produces one of the most representative wines of the appellation.... Read More
The 2010 Grand Mayne has a chiseled bouquet with pure blackberry and raspberry fruit that immediately seduce. The palate is medium-bodied with bold tannins, perhaps just starting to becoming a little more pliant. It is certainly... Read More
The 2018 Château Haut-Batailley Verso has a complex, nuanced, approachable style with classic Pauillac dark fruits, tobacco, lead pencil, and earthy aromas and flavors. Gorgeously fruited, succulent, and seamless
Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Château Haut-Brisson is a pretty, floral wine delivering crunchy red and blue fruits, lots of spring flower and damp earth aromatics, medium to full-bodied richness, and present,... Read More
Discover the exceptional Chateau La Gurgue Margaux, a captivating Bordeaux red wine crafted from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Produced in a 10-hectare vineyard with deep gravel and coarse sand soil... Read More
The 2016 Lafon-Rochet has quite a floral bouquet, pressed iris infiltrating the black fruit, and touches of tar coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite elegant in style, refined and much... Read More
Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien is a remarkable wine from one of the most prestigious appellations in Bordeaux. The year's above-average rainfall and high temperatures, combined with a dry summer, resulted in a luscious, approachable,... Read More
What a nice surprise the 2015 Langoa-Barton is. Racy, silky and forward, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Succulent red cherry and pomegranate fruit are nicely lifted by floral and spice notes that add aromatic... Read More
85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère from clay and limestone soils over the limestone plateau (famous in St. Emilion and Pomerol). It has the texture and definition of limestone, the richness of the clay and the fruit... Read More
Unearth the captivating harmony of Chateau Les Ormes de Pez, an exquisite wine rooted in the history and terroir of the prestigious Saint-Estèphe appellation. Embodying its 18th-century Medoc origins, this sumptuous blend... Read More
Echo De Lynch Bages Pauillac, the exceptional 2nd wine of the renowned Château Lynch-Bages. Crafted in the prestigious Pauillac appellation, this exquisite Bordeaux blend boasts a harmonious combination of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon,... Read More
The 2019 Malescot St. Exupery is generous and expressive, bursting with aromas of cassis, cherries and blackberries mingled with hints of loamy soil, dark chocolate and espresso roast. Full-bodied, broad and muscular, its fleshy... Read More
Plenty of power and tannin up front, but you need to wait for the nuance of the fruit to unfold. The palate is dominated by gourmet curls of coffee bean, chocolate, black cherry and pepper. As the tight frame softens, a more seductive... Read More
The 2016 Meyney is powerful and absolutely delicious. Black fruit, torrefaction, smoke, licorice and bittersweet chocolate flavors are dark and boldly sketched. Beams of firm tannin add to the wine's imposing, brooding personality.... Read More
Gorgeous notes of blackcurrants, mulberries, spicy oak, graphite, and tobacco all give way to a full-bodied 2019 with gorgeous depth of fruit, ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It s a hedonist,... Read More
The 2019 La Dame de Montrose has an open, fresh & energetic nose with blackberry and cedar scents, joined by black pepper and graphite with time. You might describe it as a "strapping" bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with... Read More
Here, the aromatics took some time to coalesce in the glass: blackberry, graphite and a noticeable oyster shell aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth, grainy in texture with very fine balance towards... Read More
2019 Pichon Comtesse Reserve is stunning stuff that surpasses the Grand Vins of most châteaux. Pure cassis and darker currants as well as tobacco leaf, lead pencil, and spring flowers all define the bouquet, and it s pure class... Read More
The 2018 Château Rouget is a beauty and well worth seeking out, especially for those who love the richer, more full-bodied side to Pomerol. Lots of black fruits, chocolate, leafy herbs, and cedar notes emerge from this beauty,... Read More
Chateau Simone white wines are superbly elegant. In their young years they offer a wonderful golden colour with flavours that combine floral and fruity notes with a fine woody touch. They boast exceptional keeping potential. Adorning... Read More
a blend primarily of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault but there are pockets of old-growth vines of Syrah, Manosquin, Castet, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat Noir that season the vineyards and add to the stunning complexity... Read More
Deep garnet-purple colored, slips easily out of the glass with fragrant notes of violets, blackberry pie, fruitcake, blackcurrant pastilles and dried lavender with hints of kirsch and chocolate mint. Packed with perfumed black... Read More
Dense purple. with a promising bouquet of cassis, cedary spice, tobacco leaf, and background oak. It picks up some classic Graves scorched earth notes as it sits in the glass and is medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered,... Read More
Petit Haut Lafitte white 2020 is complex with aromas of ripe stone fruit. A medium body texture and phenolic. It is a well controlled wine with a clear minerality.
Blend: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon... Read More
The 2019 Taillefer is a heady, rich Pomerol. Super-ripe dark red fruit, sweet oak and spice add to the wine's flamboyant feel. There is plenty of depth and resonance, while the flavor profile is decidedly on the pushed side of... Read More
Pair with everything from fish and chips to lobster ravioli.
This gorgeous Blanc de Noir is made entirely from Pinot Meunier. As such, it brings yellow orchard fruit notes, rich texture, and a long, bright finish.
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is cut from the same cloth as the base cuvée yet brings more mid-palate depth and richness. It’s a classic 2020, with elegance, freshness, and purity as well as loads of Provençal... Read More
The sub-region of Cassis is located in Provence in the south of France. This is a sophisticated white wine made from Ugni Blanc, Clairette Blanc and Roussane. The aromas are driven by pears and quince. The minerals are subtle... Read More
Vibrant and intense, this offers a mouthwatering mix of lemon meringue, ruby grapefruit, lime sherbet and dried pineapple notes that leap out of the glass with equally intense aromatics. Hints of lemon verbena and dried ginger... Read More
their edgiest and most austere mineral and soil-driven version of their entry-level red. It's herbal, with no concession for fruit, and it has electricity and grip.
Showing a highly vivacious character with ripe, round, cherry, berry and spice flavors couched in firm acidity and soft, supple tannins. The layered flavors and textures are showing beautifully in the glass, and the finish is... Read More
Intensely perfumed red and blue fruits, potpourri, incense and exotic spice scents show excellent clarity and take on a suggestion of blood orange with air. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering concentrated raspberry, boysenberry,... Read More
Glistening ruby. Expansive red and blue fruit, pipe tobacco, potpourri and baking spice aromas, with vanilla and smoky mineral notes slowly emerging. Sappy and gently chewy on the palate, offering spice-accented black raspberry,... Read More
Aromas of spiced rhubarb, sweet red cherries, Asian five spice and vanilla mingle with earthy notes and the distinct fruity spice notes of sassafras forest. The palate is seductive with fleshy red and black cherries. It develops... Read More
One cuvée that really doesn't miss a beat in this more challenging vintage is the 2021 Morgon Corcelette Vieilles Vignes Sable, a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine evocative of plums, sweet berries, spices and forest... Read More
Aromas of citrus confit, toasted nuts, beeswax, warm hay and dried fruits introduce Defaix's 2009 Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy wine that combines classically Chablisien cut with the generosity... Read More
The 2020 Bodyguard is broader and more layered, with lots of currant fruits, chocolate, and spice as well as full-bodied richness, a round, expansive texture, and a great finish.
Deep, shimmering ruby. Red and black currant, smoky oak and a hint of vanilla on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with pliant cassis, bitter cherry, mocha and floral pastille flavors, while spice and mineral nuances... Read More
The wine is rigorously traditional, marrying the finesse of Barbaresco with the alluring aromas and flavors of truffle, earth, berries, rose, tar and leather and carrying, most important of all, a backbone of sweet, dusty tannins... Read More
DeLille Cellars' Chaleur Estate Blanc is a refined and elegant white wine blend that captures the essence of Washington's finest vineyards. Masterfully crafted from 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Semillon, this luxurious... Read More
Delille Cellars Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful blend from four prestigious Red Mountain vineyards that captures the true essence of the region. This sophisticated wine offers a harmonious and complex profile, paying... Read More
The Deutz Brut Classic is the very soul of the Deutz champagne house. Born of a blend of several years’ grape harvests, every year a variable proportion of reserve wine (between 20 and 40%) is incorporated to ensure the... Read More
the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and the rest a mix of Counoise, Cinsault, and other varieties. Tasting like the essence of Provence with its ground pepper, herbes de Provence, leather, and... Read More
Medium-bodied, soft, and ready to go, it's going to evolve nicely for 7-8 years, probably longer, although I see no need to delay gratification. The blend is 70% Grenache and 10% each of Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Syrah
Laurent Charvin's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a rare gem of the appellation. With only 10 hectares of vines in the northwest part of the region, Laurent is one of the few remaining winemakers who still practices traditional... Read More
a parcel of 30-year-old Chardonnay in the vineyard “Aux Bouthières”—upgraded to premier cru status in the historic 2020 reclassification. Bouthières contains richer soil with a higher clay content than some of... Read More
Deep purple with red glints. Enveloping bouquet of fresh cherry, strawberry, rose, violet, and a touch of smoke. Look for more bright red fruit alongside herbal notes on the silky palate, which features crisp balancing acidity... Read More
Reveals a ruby/purple, almost opaque hue to go with a beautifully Provençal, medium to full-bodied style as well as classy notes of peppery garrigue, spiced meat, black raspberries, and jammy blackberries. Nicely textured, with... Read More
a deeper ruby/purple color as well as incredible Provençal notes of peppery garrigue, dried flowers, and jammy red and black berry fruits. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has a great mid-palate, loads... Read More
The 2019 Gigondas is straight-up terrific, offering ripe red and black fruits as well as notes of ground pepper, loamy earth, and new leather. Based off 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah, the Mourvèdre really shines,... Read More
A more serious, round, ripe Crozes-Hermitage shows pure berry fruit notes intermixed with herb, licorice and incense characteristics. This is a very stylish wine made by Maxime Graillot, the son of iconic Crozes-Hermitage producer... Read More
The 2019 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills is defined, expressive and layered, with pure lavender, peppercorn and wild berry aromas and a velvety texture with bursts of freshness that highlight floral perfume and an array of spicy accents... Read More
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is showing even better today than when I tasted it last year. Pear, stone fruits, and crushed stone as well as a kiss of black licorice emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, with... Read More
The fruit in Lionel's elegant Côte-Rôtie is higher-toned, and the finish, has velvet tannins. This is the result of the Côte’s steeper slopes and schist soils, as well as a splash of Viognier, which is co-planted and co-fermented... Read More
This is a very fine, fragrant and floral Le Haut Lieu Sec. While delicate, the 2021 fills the mouth with a cloud of pure fruit reminiscent of violets, apple and nectarine skin. There's a fine sinew that pulls the wine through... Read More
Black and blue fruits, exotic spices, potpourri and botanical herbs on the deeply perfumed, spice- and mineral-accented nose. Juicy and deeply concentrated but lively as well, offering palate-straining blueberry, kirsch, fruitcake... Read More
Also all Grenache, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Terrasses has more minerality and stony nuances as well as beautiful red fruits, white flowers, camphor, and hints of new leather. It shows the seamless, sexy style of the vintage... Read More
Experience a symphony of flavors with the Domaine Ott Chateau de Selle Rose, a quintessential Cotes de Provence wine. This prestigious rosé is a labor of love, embodying the precision, structure, and finesse required in... Read More
The 2021 Saint Joseph Silice Blanc has a Burgundian-like sense of reduction as well as beautiful quince, white flowers, honeyed minerality, and a kiss of background spice and toastiness. It's medium-bodied and has a clean, classy... Read More
Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas La Louisiane is a tantalizing blend of old-vine Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, offering awesome aromatics, full-bodied richness, and a lush mouthfeel. With its strong Provençal character... Read More
Revel in the captivating aromatics and full-bodied richness of Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades. This exceptional Grenache and Mourvèdre blend offers a pure, round, and lush mouthfeel with a peppery kick, making... Read More
Domaine Servin Chablis 1er Premier Cru is a luxurious wine sourced from the prestigious Mont de Milieu vineyard. Crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, this exceptional Chardonnay, locally known as Beaunois, showcases... Read More
Discreet wood frames the wonderfully airy and elegant nose of dried orchard fruit, lemon zest, algae and shellfish. The cool and beautifully textured flavors also possess excellent verve on the more complex, sappy, focused and... Read More
Aged 18 months in 10-15% new French oak, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Colline De Couzou is a beauty, and those looking for a fleshy, forward, beautifully made Côte Rôtie to drink over the coming decade won't... Read More
Powerful and complex. The Montee de Tonnerre is often quoted as the best Premier Crus in Chablis. Situated next to the Grand Crus its superior exposition gives the wine consistency each and every year.
A complex Chablis made from 45-year-old vines grown on a clay-limestone vineyard facing the venerable Blanchot Grand Cru vineyard. This wine possesses a beautiful mineral structure, which allows it to maintain its freshness for... Read More
Juicy, velvety and aromatic red Pícaro del Águila Tinto is fine-boned and quite faithfully represents what they want to express with this cuvée;The nose reveals some Côte-Rôtie-like notes of smoked meat and violets. It s elegant... Read More
On the nose there is crisp and at the same time ripe fruit. On the palate it is upright and pure, with abundant finesse and freshness.Golden color with copper hues.Nose of freshly pressed black grapes, of red, white and citrus... Read More
Aromas of wet stone, gravel and blackcurrant. Full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins. Juicy, bright and fresh. Lovely dark fruit, with gravel and wet-stone notes adding very nice definition. Chocolate finish.
A juicy and fruity Merlot blend with plum, chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Full and layered with fleshy tannins and a flavorful finish. Velvety texture. Lovely approach ability.
The 2021 Chardonnay Wester Reach is bright and nicely focused. Lemon peel, white flowers, chalk and white pepper all lend tons of nuance. Vineyard sites are Flax, Cornerstone, Heintz, Lorenzo and El Diablo. There s terrific energy... Read More
A stunning wine from the highest vineyard site in Europe, with annual production of about 12,000 bottles of this austere, racy, mineral white wine with vivacity and length.-Importer
lots of freshness, and the wine, which feels really young and undeveloped, needs some time in the glass to open up. This is an exceptional year that is going to develop slowly in bottle. The palate is vibrant, focused and dry,... Read More
A lovely, delicate Pinot, with aromas of fresh violet opening to elegantly multilayered raspberry, guava and forest floor accents, which glide on the graceful finish.