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Domaine d'Aussières 111785
Altan d'Aussières
Languedoc, France
April 30, 2024
Altan is named after the cooling sea breeze at Domaine d’Aussières. Its peppery notes enhance the aromas of thyme, sage, juniper and rosemary, accenting a rich core of cherry and praline.
Domaine d’Aussières Altan d’Aussières Corbières 2021 (92 JS)
James Suckling -May 31, 2024 "Scented nose with dark cherries, roasted meat, dried herbs, mushrooms and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Velvety at the center with a juicy core of dark cherries and…
Domaine d'Aussières
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2015
Champagne, France
April 12, 2024 - Lily Bollinger agreed to a Bollinger rosé under one condition, it had to be extraordinary, and that is how La Grande Année Rosé was born. A blend like no other, the wine is as an extension to the House's prestige cuvée, La Grande Année, as is the subtle marriage between this great vintage Champagne and the addition of red wine from a unique plot, the legendary Côte aux Enfants.
Wine Spectator -September 25, 2024 "Like a racing spinnaker, this is tightly trimmed yet voluminous in character. Toasty notes of roasted almond and vanilla wafer are deftly integrated with sun-dried black cherry, baked peach, blood…
Domaine d'Aussières
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2015
Champagne
April 12, 2024 - La Grande Année: The Great Year. This Champagne is the embodiment of everything that makes Bollinger the producer that stands apart in Champagne. La Grande Année, or LGA, preserves the traditions of the past and symbolizes the word "hand-crafted" so strongly that an overused word suddenly becomes the only appropriate definition.
Wine Spectator -September 25, 2024 "This expressive Champagne features a rich, well-spiced range of flavors chiseled by well-honed, integrated acidity, which lends a racy feel to the ripe black cherry and mulberry fruit and notes…
Domaine d'Aussières
Rocca di Montegrossi Vin Santo 2012
Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico
April 17, 2024 - Rocca di Montegrossi's Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is produced from Malvasia Bianca del Chianti. The choice of this grape variety is motivated by its richness in aromatic components, the thickness of its skin, and its propensity for oxidation, making it particularly suitable to produce this type of wine. The estate pioneered a unique drying system to create their famed Vin Santo.
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Rocca di Montegrossi Ridolfo 2017
Toscana IGT
April 17, 2024 - The IGT Ridolfo is a surprisingly magical union of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Pugnitello (50%). This wine perfectly integrates internationality and tradition and offers another interpretation of the splendid terroir of Monti in Chianti, within Chianti Classico. It is exclusively bottled in Magnums and Jeroboams, with hand numbered bottles.
Wine Spectator -April 12, 2024 A fresh, focused red, with dense tannins providing support for blackberry, black currant, iron, spice and leafy flavors. Firm and vibrant, with a lingering aftertaste. Linear in profile, with dense,…
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Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia 2018
Toscana IGT
April 17, 2024 - In line with the desires of Rocca di Montegrossi’s producer, Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi, Geremia wine aims to express the character of Monti in Chianti terroir using Bordeaux grape varieties, with a predominance of Merlot (approximately 70%) and a component of Cabernet Sauvignon (30%).
Wine & Spirits -October 01, 2023 Marco Ricasoli farms his vines using organic methods, a challenge in rainy growing seasons like 2018, but the well-ventilated position of his Gaiole vineyards, along with intense vineyard work by…
James Suckling -July 03, 2023 This has a savory array of thyme, sour cherries, lemon leaves and currants on the nose, with black olives too. It’s full-bodied with firm, nicely integrated tannins and a tangy…
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Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Marcellino 2018
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
April 16, 2024 - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino is a wine produced exclusively in great vintages, using the finest grapes selected from the vineyard of the same name that surrounds the Pieve di San Marcellino in Monti in Chianti.
Wine & Spirits -February 01, 2023 The deep color and rich, dark fruit tones of this wine are typical of the open, sun-drenched exposures found in Monti, the southernmost area of the Gaiole UGA. San Marcellino…
Wine Spectator -July 03, 2023 A rich, succulent red, this boasts cherry, raspberry, rose, graphite and earth aromas and flavors. Pure, with vivid acidity and refined tannins lending support. Balanced and long, with a mineral…
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Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico 2021
Chianti Classico
April 16, 2024 - Rocca di Montegrossi’s Chianti Classico is a harmonious wine with good structure, a savory quality, and a slight tannic edge. It represents the flagship of the estate and is produced every year. It is primarily composed of Sangiovese with supporting roles from Canaiolo and Colorino.
James Suckling -July 03, 2023 A chewy and savory Chianti Classico with aromas of red plums, herbs, mushrooms and some citrus peel. Medium-bodied with plenty of bite from the chewy tannins. From organically grown grapes.
Wine Spectator -July 03, 2023 Boasting black cherry, blackberry, violet and earth flavors, this rich, dark red shows fine balance, with a light grip of tannins on the finish. This is more about the fruit,…
Roseblood d'Estoublon 111587
Roseblood Rosé 2023
Coteaux Varois en Provence
March 30, 2024
An exceptional blend of Grenache, Syrah and Rolle sourced from Coteaux Varois en Provence vineyards, Roseblood Rosé results in a harmonious composition of flavors all in an elegant, playful and bold package.
Roseblood d’Estoublon Roseblood Rosé 2023 (91 VM)
Vinous -May 17, 2024 "The 2023 Rosé Roseblood is notably elegant in its overall feel. Pineapple, peach, mango and jasmine engage with a particularly stony, salty mineral tension in the mouth. Expressive and neatly…
Roseblood d’Estoublon Roseblood Rosé 2023 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -March 29, 2024 "Offers a vivid mix of strawberry, melon and crunchy nectarine flavors set against notes of smoke, fresh green herbs and salty mineral on a full palate. Immensely drinkable, with good…
Roseblood d'Estoublon
Château de La Chaize Côte de Brouilly “Chavannes” 2022
Beaujolais
April 25, 2024 - The vineyard's unique terroir, with its soil of pink sand from granites, fosters deep root exploration and optimal grape cultivation conditions. A wine of exceptional complexity and character.
James Suckling -March 06, 2024 "The complex and compelling nose of red fruit pulls you inexorably into the concentrated and beautifully proportioned medium-bodied palate of this exciting Cote de Brouilly. At the super-elegant finish, the…
Château de La Chaize 111489
Fleurie Lieu-Dit "La Chapelle des Bois" 2022
Beaujolais
April 25, 2024
Situated in one of Chaize’s seven cadastral localities of the Fleurie appellation, it occupies one of the finest terroirs. It is currently in consideration for Premier Cru Classification.
Château de La Chaize Fleurie Lieu-Dit “La Chapelle des Bois” 2022 (95 JS)
James Suckling ("This beautiful Fleurie has stacks of black raspberry fruit, but is anything other than loud. It gracefully tiptoes over your palate. Barely medium-bodied, but such a wonderful elegance right through the very long, filigreed finish.") -April 29, 2024 "This beautiful Fleurie has stacks of black raspberry fruit, but is anything other than loud. It gracefully tiptoes over your palate. Barely medium-bodied, but such a wonderful elegance right through…
