Domaine Felettig Morey-St-Denis En La Rue de Vergy 2021 Red Wine - France

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Village Les Garrigues 2019 Red Wine - France

The power of a Provençal terroir with scents of garrigue, combined with the finesse of old Grenache allows this cuvée to develop aromas of red fruit (strawberry) and black fruit (blackberry). The dense, full-bodied 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les... ... more

Marchand-Tawse Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy 2017 Red Wine - France

Given that the vines from this famous lieu-dit are rooted to solid limestone bedrock, it isn't surprising that the deep character of terroir shines through the finished wine. Earthy aromas of forest floor, spice, game and wet stones open to a... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Village Les Garrigues 2018 Red Wine - France

The power of a Provençal terroir with scents of garrigue, combined with the finesse of old Grenache allows this cuvée to develop aromas of red fruit (strawberry) and black fruit (blackberry). ... more

Stephane Aviron Fleurie Domaine de la Madriere 2019 Red Wine - France

This Fleurie shows very similar characteristics to a fine Moulin a Vent with loads of ripe jammy fruit and rich, structured tannins. ... more

Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Les Sables de la Crau 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 100% Grenache Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Sables De La Crau is all Grenache from pure sand soils that was brought up in demi-muids. It's one of the bigger wines in the lineup, yet still shows an incredible sense of purity and... ... more

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Reserve de la Comtesse 2021 Red Wine - France

The nose fluctuates between Pauillac sap (cedar, graphite), fruit (ripe strawberry) and flowers (lily of the valley, lilac). Raising expectations of a rich and juicy palate. Unsurprisingly, we find the same impressions in the mouth. Long and sappy,... ... more

Chateau Montrose La Dame de Montrose 2021 Red Wine - France

This second-label wine is dense like its older brother, rich in blackberry and cedar aromas. It is solid with black fruits and dense tannins. The 2021 La Dame de Montrose offers lovely immediacy in a plump, juicy style that will offer plenty of near... ... more

Domaine de Chevalier 2021 Red Wine - France

This is very impressive for the vintage, with a vertical depth and structure of extremely polished tannins. It’s full and precise, with berries, dark chocolate, bark, iodine and walnuts throughout. Extremely well done. Best after 2027. This... ... more

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2019 Red Wine - France

What makes the Réservé so singular? Very old vines, low yields and a natural winemaking approach makes the bases, but it's in the microclimate of the north facing terroir of slopes that it forges its character. Lastly, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du... ... more

Julien Barge Saint Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy 2019 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2019 Domaine Julien Barge Saint-Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy is smooth-sailing and delicious from start to finish. Tasting Notes: This wine excels with lovely aromas and flavors of black fruit, hints of aromatic flowers, and tangy... ... more

Bruno Clair Morey Saint Denis En la rue de Vergy Blanc 2019 White Wine - France

Yellow gold robe. Very mineral on the nose and on the palate, a wide range of aromas and remarkable length. Admirably discreet wood surrounds the airy and cool aromas of green apple, orange peel and mineral reduction. The energetic and well-detailed... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Not as rich or concentrated as I was expecting, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit, hints of cola, mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied, silky and long, but it looks to fall short of the... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Terre d’Argile isn't far off the Les Garrigues, and it has a slightly more classic, darker fruited style as well as ample peppery, violets, and herbal, garrigue-like notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced, with... ... more

Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres 2019 Red Wine - France

This cuvée offers aromatic intensity of black fruits, spices and chocolate notes. The mouth is distinguished by the concentrated aromas of black fruits, spices, leather and wild. The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Les Hautes Brusquières (60/40... ... more

Arnaud Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin Ma Cuvee 2020 Red Wine - France

100% Pinot Noir. 70% from the section below the Grand Crus, close to chalk mother rock. Lieux-dits: Les Epointures (1ha), Champs-Chenys (0.20ha), En Jouise (0.20ha), Clos de l’Arche (0.20ha). 25% from the eastern section on galet, gravel, and... ... more

Domaine de Montbourgeau L'Etoile En Banode 2018 White Wine - France

The finesse of the regular cuvée of L’Etoile plays counterpoint to this cuvée, “En Banode� which is a field blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin from a single vineyard source. Not produced every vintage, the “En Banode� is more full-bodied... ... more

Domaine la Florane Cotes du Rhone Villages Je Ne Souffre Plus 2021 Red Wine - France

This dark wine is an explosion of red and black berry fruits. Like biting into a bunch of grapes. Blend: 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah Brimming with mulberry fruit, this is a very juicy and lively style of Rhone red that it would be hard not to enjoy... ... more

Domaine de La Berangeraie Cuvee Maurin Cahors 2019 Red Wine - France

Ripe cassis and elderberry fill the nose and mouth, and the juicy and expansive palate impression is supported by fine-grained tannins, and the finish delivers the real goods: deep bitterness-tinged black fruits, black pepper, and humus. ... more

Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Mourre des Perdrix 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark, featuring fig and blackberry flavors, with a dense and steeped feel. Beguiling perfume, ending with warm anise, incense and black tea notes on the structured finish. Wonderfully complex. As usual, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Mourre... ... more

Domaine Sarrazin Bourgogne Aligote Charnailles 2021 White Wine - France

A racy and fresh Aligoté, grown on a hillside vineyard not far both from the family home and the towering, fifteenth-century Château de Charnailles. Aromas of red apples, fresh lemon zest, and wildflowers. Fresh, light, and flavorful on the palate... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Les Garrigues 2019 Red Wine - France

The dense, full-bodied 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues manages to be that without ever seeming heavy, overdone or chocolaty. Vibrant purple raspberries mark the nose and palate, lingering elegantly on the finish and picking up hints of wild thyme... ... more

Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine - France

All Philippe’s Chateauneuf parcels are at the north edge of the appellation. This Chateauneuf-du-Pape comes from half vines of 45 years old from the La Gardiale and Cabrieres vineyards, and the other half from vines planted in 1904, 1910 and 1920... ... more

Domaine de Piaugier Sablet Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

Very nice aromas of red fruits, the palate is supple and balanced. The tanninsare delicate and already integrated into the wine. Le Sablet Rouge will gladly accompany grilled red meats and salads in summer. In winter, this Cuvée will go perfectly... ... more

Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Les Hautes Brusquieres includes the most Syrah of any of the releases here (60% Grenache and 40% Syrah) and is sourced from a cooler terroir in the northwestern portion of the appellation. It's another remarkable... ... more

Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Even better than I remember it prior to bottling, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes—90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre—boasts bold, concentrated aromas of black cherries, dark chocolate and red raspberries. It's full-bodied, rich... ... more

Domaine Joliet Fixin Clos de la Perriere Premier Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

This wine continues to be a touchstone for the northern Côte de Nuits. The wine is still aging, so we tasted each component separately. The northern part of the vineyard is a bit less forward; it is more tannic, and the acidity is sharper. The... ... more

Domaine Joliet Fixin Clos de la Perriere Premier Cru Blanc 2021 White Wine - France

This exciting, vibrant wine is lemony and fine, with pronounced citrus fruit aromas and a salty mineral edge. The lively texture has plenty of tension but no lack of density or length. This year it is being given a bit more luxurious maturation,... ... more

Domaine Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee Pere Galland 2018 Red Wine - France

This Gevrey-Chambertin is rather racy (little Pinot de Bourgogne). Aromas of black fruits are omnipresent and at the end of the mouth a slight tannin is felt. Pair with rack of lamb or sea bream à la royale. A distinctly earthy and gamy nose is... ... more

Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

With a strong garnet hue with crimson highlights, this wine opens with a bouquet which is a delectable blend of ripe red fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry). Supple on entry, with noticeable maturing tannins on the finish, the wine confirms the... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021 White Wine - France

The nose is a basket of fruits with yellow and white flesh, where peach and exotic fruits dominate. A few notes of vanilla and brioche add a touch of extra fat. The richness of its mouth unfolds in a long sarabande of persistent aromas. This blend... ... more

Domaine Arlaud Morey-St-Denis Les Millandes Premier Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru has impressive definition on the nose with blackberry, raspberry and crushed limestone. The palate is very well balanced with quite saturated tannins, fine-boned and finessed with a touch of kirsch... ... more

Domaine Gassier Michel et Tina Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2021 Red Wine - France

Deep garnet in color with brilliant highlights, features notes of raspberry, garrigues, and a hint of orange zest. On the palate, there is incredible purity and freshness with loads of red fruits and fine tannins. Coming from La Crau, Bedines, and... ... more

Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy 2021 Red Wine - France

Vines of about fifty years located above the Grand Cru Clos de Tart on floor plots on three levels with an area of 1.80 hectares. It is a solar and mineral Morey-Saint-Denis that equals a Premier Cru, vinified with 50 to 70% of whole harvests. A... ... more

Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges La Fussiere Rouge Premier Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

The 2021 Maranges La Fussières 1er Cru Rouge was very complex to pick, the 5.5-hectares with ten different types of ripening depending on vine age and terroirs. It has a very mineral-driven bouquet, beautifully defined with more black fruit than... ... more

Domaine Perroud Brouilly La Pente 2021 Red Wine - France

Domaine Perroud Brouilly La Pente is a ruby color with purple reflections. The nose is fresh and minty with a pleasant saline taste. The mouth is fresh and long with a lot of aromas of crunchy black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), almond, cashew;... ... more

Domaine de la Touraize Arbois Les Voisines Chardonnay 2019 White Wine - France

“Les Voisines� (“the neighbors�) comes from 2.35 hectares of Chardonnay spread among four parcels in Arbois: Curoulet, En Flandre, Les Corvées, and La Platière, with soils ranging from gravelly marl to calcareous marl to blue marl. The... ... more

Domaine la Florane Guillaume de Rouville 2021 Red Wine - France

This wine, made with grapes from the best plots, is a deep crimson. Its voluptuous and sensual character evokes the terroir, exuding blackberry and herby garrigue flavors. For the challenging 2021 vintage this has a stunning perfume of violets and... ... more