Alexandre Lamblot is part of a new generation of natural-leaning vignerons making waves in Champagne. He farms 3.5 Ha of vines scattered across Vrigny, Chenay, Janvry and Gueux which are a combination of vines he inherited from... Read More
Surprising complexity from blackberry jam to rose potpourri, nutmeg to pepper, pine resin to mint, clove to cocoa. Soft and persuasive, intense, persistent finish. Fresh, with complex tannins.
These are some of the best wines of the vintage so if you can find them, don't hesitate. And as I never tire of pointing out, if you like old school wines that are built-to-age, these are for you,” says Allen Meadows... Read More
This parcel is north of the village of Meursault, but higher on the slope than the neighboring “Les Corbins.” The resulting wine has excellent penetration on the palate and is normally dominated by its firm minerality... Read More
60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from more than 300 crus, including 85% grands and premiers crus; 15% fermented in old oak barrels. The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the... Read More
Dense, concentrated aromas of ripe boysenberry, blackberry, dark plum and cassis, with a hint of spice, preface intense, deeply concentrated, blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry flavors, culminating in a long finish shot... Read More
A ruby red that is at the same time luminous, lively and intense. The bouquet is composed of wild red berry fruit. A gorgeous, aromatic marriage of fruit and spice mark an impressive attack, in a wine that is overall refined and... Read More
The 2019 Durfort-Vivens has fleshed out nicely. Silky, red/purplish fruit, blood orange and pomegranate give this plush Margaux fabulous depth. Time in the glass brings out very pretty floral accents to round things out. This... Read More
Champagne Christian Gosset is a boutique project by one of the most experienced winemakers and family names synonymous with quality in the village of Aÿ in the Vallée de la Marne. His style is aromatic, powerful, and... Read More
A powerful yet elegant wine with generous cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry notes. This wine is structured and fresh, and the finish is graceful and faithful to the terroir with chalky, supple tannins and creamy textures.... Read More
This is a fantastic wine from Sebastien Christophe—one of the hottest talents in Chablis right now. His wines are energetic, with salty minerality and lots of tension. This represents one of the best values in Grand Cru... Read More
Another absolute gem of a wine is the 2020 Roc De Cambes, which is mostly Merlot from vines just next to the Domaine de Cambes vineyards. Black cherries, plums, black raspberries, vanilla bean, camphor, and graphite are just some... Read More
Stunning Vin Jaune made from 100% savagnin, aged under a film of flor (yeast) for over six years to create a very fine, refined and exceptionally long-flavoured Jura wine. Bone-dry with hints of ginger and walnuts, this is a glorious... Read More
The Nahe is not a mountain stream, but it might be for all we know with Schönleber’s Frühlingsplätzchen’s cool and pure mineral expression, aptly complemented by a gentle herbal freshness. The crushed... Read More
Occasionally, we like to say as winemakers that we would gladly hit a repeat button on a great vintage—and while usually meant in jest, the 2019 vintage gave us just such an opportunity. The 2019 growing season was long... Read More
With fruit from above the village of Barolo, the G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Coste di Rose shows a large aromatic scope and ample substance. This vineyard is characterized by very high density Diano sandstone (typical of the area),... Read More
This inaugural vintage of Gentry Cabernet Sauvignon is made by Thomas Rivers Brown—one of the most sought after and highly acclaimed winemakers in Napa Valley. Sourced from three distinct vineyards on Howell Mountain, this... Read More
Graziano Pra produces wines from 30 hectares across Veneto’s most sought-after winemaking sites; his vines are found on rolling hills, receiving optimal sunlight and concentration. ‘Morandina’ is a traditional... Read More
This is one of the most fascinating and delicious reds we’ve tasted all year. Its very pure flavors are a wild kaleidoscope of everything from kirsch to cocoa to cardamon and vanilla. The velvety texture is wrapped around... Read More