Le Macchiole 100007

Messorio 2018

Toscana IGT

March 16, 2022
Messorio, a Merlot monovarietal, is the winery’s crown jewel. Its initial vintage was 1994, and since then it has received extraordinary acclaim, including a 100-point score from the Wine Spectator for the 2004 vintage. The name Messorio refers to the ancient Tuscan practice of wheat harvesting, the most important time of the year in the Bolgheri countryside - once it referred to wheat; these days, it is all about grape harvesting.

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Jeb Dunnuck -February 03, 2023 "There is a more reserved aromatic profile initially with the 2018 Messorio, but it is no less complex and unfolds with layers with wet stone, fresh herbes de Provence, red…

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James Suckling -June 21, 2022 “This is very complex, offering tobacco, brown sugar, black olives and currants. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and layered, with very fine tannins and a long, structured finish. Hints of new…

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Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "This wine's main themes are plum, blackberry and black cherry flavors, with perfumed aromas and earth, iron, tobacco and dried herb accents. Dense, firm and dry on the finish, where…

Le Macchiole 99998

Paleo Rosso 2018

Toscana IGT

March 16, 2022
Paleo Rosso has been called Italy's landmark expression of Cabernet Franc. It is named for a type of local wild grass, which once covered the land where its vines are now planted. Originally a blend of several different varieties, the wine has been made from 100% Cabernet Franc since 2001, and was the first mono varietal Cabernet Franc to be produced in Bolgheri. The grapes come from several vineyards on the estate, including Vignone, Madonnina, Puntone and Casa Nuova. Each vineyard is picked separately, and fruit from the same vineyard is often picked more than once at different stages of maturity, resulting in about 20 different pickings.

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Jeb Dunnuck -February 03, 2023 "From a fresh vintage, a gorgeous perfume floats from the glass of the 2018 Paleo, with a floral emphasis as well as pure fruit of cherry and raspberry, lavender, and…

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Wine Enthusiast -June 27, 2022 "Combining varietal sensations of Cabernet Franc as well as sunny aromas recalling the Tuscan coast, this fantastic red opens with aromas recalling raspberries, black currants, Mediterranean scrub and violets. The…

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Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "A profound red, with earth and tar notes dominating black cherry, blackberry and herbal flavors. Tightens up midpalate, before dense, chewy tannins weigh in on the extended finish." — B.S.…

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Vinous (96+) -June 21, 2022 "Le Macchiole's 2018 Paleo Rosso is an unbelievably beautiful wine. It is also very young. The aromatics are total seduction, but otherwise the 2018 is quite reticent. Bright floral notes…

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Vinous -March 16, 2022 "A total stunner. Deep, plush and explosive, the 2019 possesses fabulous density and yet it is not at all heavy. All the elements are so well-balanced. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate,…

Le Macchiole 99982

Bolgheri Rosso 2020

Bolgheri Rosso DOC

March 16, 2022
Bolgheri Rosso is a refined, irresistible blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, serving as an introduction to the estate. The wine is, frankly, almost too good at the price. All the intensive artisanal work that Le Macchiole carries out in its vineyards and cellars benefits this wine, and despite more availability than its Paleo Rosso, Messorio and Scrio siblings, it sells out nearly as quickly.

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Jeb Dunnuck -February 03, 2023 "The nose of the 2020 Bolgheri Rosso is ripe with fresh red plum, red apple, and cedar, and the wine is medium to full bodied, with silky, fine tannins and…

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Wine Spectator -August 23, 2022 "Dense in texture, this red reveals plum and black cherry fruit, with grace notes of earth and black pepper that add depth. The finish offers well-integrated tannins. Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet…

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James Suckling -August 01, 2022 "Grilled herbs, orange zest, black plums, cherries, peach stones and peppercorns on the nose. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. It’s deliciously round and fruity, yet firm, with a long and polished…

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Wine Advocate -August 01, 2022 "The Le Macchiole 2020 Bolgheri Rosso is 50% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a powerhouse wine that has become a steady little engine for…

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Vinous -March 16, 2022 "An attractive, fruity wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the red berry fruit and floral notes remain vibrant. The Rosso is especially understated in…

Tenuta Luce 99972

Luce 2019

Toscana IGT

March 16, 2022
Luce is a singular and irresistible expression of Montalcino, a Super Tuscan with an exotic side, and above all full of pleasure. The spectacular estate's diversity of soils, expositions and biodiversity of olive groves and forests come together in a wine as vibrant and exciting as the landscape.

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Wine Enthusiast -June 20, 2023 "Violets, fresh mint and raspberry come together with reductive notes of tar as well as tobacco, leather and spices—cardamom jumps out in particular—on the complex nose of this wine. Dark…

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Wine Spectator -August 26, 2022 "Rich and deeply colored, evoking black cherry, blackberry, plum, tar, wild herb and spice flavors. Dense yet retains a sense of freshness, with refined tannins lining the finish. Nicely integrated…

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James Suckling -June 21, 2022 "Sophisticated aromas of lead pencil, graphite and blackcurrant. Hints of black olives and herbs, too. Full-bodied, yet tight and deep, with super precision and intensity to the tannins. Incredible balance…

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Wine Spectator -June 15, 2022 "Rich and deeply colored, evoking black cherry, blackberry, plum, tar, wild herb and spice flavors. Dense yet retains a sense of freshness, with refined tannins lining the finish. Nicely integrated…

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Decanter -March 16, 2022 "Dark purple flowers on the nose with gorgeous black cherry aromas. So textured on the palate, completely mouthfilling with tannins that just expand in the mouth coating every area with…

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E. Guigal 99901

Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2018

Cotes du Rhone

March 15, 2022
Given that this particular wine can be the introduction to the entire Rhône Valley for a drinker, as well as the position they occupy in the Rhône, it is not enough for the Guigals to make a good Côtes du Rhône. They are relentlessly driven to produce a distinctive and outstanding wine that drives interest in exploring the entirety of the Rhône.

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Deep violet color. Ripe dark berry, cherry-cola and menthol aromas on the spice- and smoke-tinged nose. In a fleshy, open-knit style, showing good depth and a pleasing touch of jamminess…

Dog Point Vineyard 99880

Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Marlborough

March 11, 2022
Dog Point's Sauvignon Blanc has become the icon in its category, a stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc that pulsates with energy, expressiveness and complexity that push the boundaries of what you may expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

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Wine Spectator -September 02, 2022 "Intriguing and aromatic, this has a singed note to the up-front peach, honeysuckle and jasmine flavors, but the lush core is pure melon, apricot and lemon curd on a fleshy…

Tenuta Luce 99878

Lucente 2020

Toscana IGT

March 11, 2022
Lucente is the second wine of Luce, a wine with contemporary style, immediate and great pleasure, and like its elder sibling, an authentic interpretation of Montalcino and the Luce estate.

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Wine Spectator -October 13, 2023 "Both rich and salty, this red expresses black currant, cherry and plum flavors framed by cedar, tobacco and toasty oak. Turns more elegant midpalate through the finish, where refreshing acidity,…

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James Suckling -August 11, 2023 "A rich and flavorful red showing subtle cocoa powder, roasted spices, cassis and sweet berries. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with fine tannins and a long, polished…

Paternoster 99877

Vulcanico Falanghina 2021

IGT Basilicata

March 11, 2022
Volcanic wines are currently one of the current hot topics in the wine world, and the Vulcanico Falanghina is having its moment in the sun. The name “Vulcanico” highlights the fact that the grapes are harvested from vineyards near the base of Mount Vulture, an extinct volcano. The Vulcanico combines the freshness, balminess and delicacy of the Falanghina grape with the brightness and generosity that one would expect from a white wine from southern Italy.

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Vinous -November 17, 2022 "Wet stone, a spritz of lime and crushed yellow apple form an attractive bouquet as the 2021 Falanghina Vulcanico blossoms in the glass. It's round and pliant in feel with…

Attems 99875

Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Venezia Giulia IGT

March 11, 2022
Attems Sauvignon Blanc, like others from the region, remains a hidden treasure. The wines can be compared in fruit ripeness to Sancerre, with a more intense bouquet as well as a lusher weight and texture. Attems shows how the value of quality-driven, artisanal producers can be extraordinary.

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James Suckling -June 08, 2022 Sliced lemon and aniseed with some pine nuts. Medium body. Bright acidity. Crushed stone.

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Vinous -May 02, 2022 Grapefruit and green melon come together with exotic flowers and a dusting of sweet spice to form an attractive bouquet on the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc. It’s silky and juicy in…

E. Guigal 99874

Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021

Côtes du Rhône

March 11, 2022
The Guigal family has made serious rosé wines since the 1940s, and their Côtes du Rhône Rosé, like all their Côtes du Rhône wines, is humble in name only. The wine bursts with irresistible fresh red fruits and yet is also long and satisfying. Because of its quality and body, it's a rosé that you can bring to the table, and do so all year long. It is a rosé that offers both refreshment and pleasure.

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Jeb Dunnuck -December 21, 2022 "The 2021 Côtes Du Rhône Rose is terrific and, I'd wager, one of the finer examples of this cuvée. Framboise, strawberries, and a touch of flowers emerge on the nose,…

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Vinous -July 14, 2022 "Bright orange-pink. Spice-accented aromas of fresh red berries and citrus fruits, along with building floral and herb nuances. Shows good depth to its juicy raspberry and tangerine flavors, which tighten…

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Wine Enthusiast -June 21, 2022 "Crisp, mouthwatering notes of wild strawberry and black currant extend from nose to finish in this full-bodied yet briskly balanced Grenache-based blend of Cinsault and Syrah. A deep salmon pink…

Ferrer Bobet 99872

Vinyes Velles 2018

Priorat, Spain

March 11, 2022
Ferrer Bobet's Vinyes Velles is an old vine blend of Carignane (86%) and Grenache (14%). It's produced from some of the best steep slate hillside and terraced vineyards in Priorat. Though the "second wine" of Ferrer Bobet, the initial 2005 release put Ferrer Bobet on the wine world map. Two of the most important publications in Spain named it their wine of the year, and accolades came pouring in from Russia, the UK and the US. It launched the Ferrer Bobet mission of creating wines of elegance and purity, and the message has resonated.

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James Suckling -November 22, 2022 "A perfumed nose of blackberries, black licorice, violets, black cherries and espresso. Full-bodied with silky tannins. Seamless. Clear and transparent with such wonderfully ripened fruit with fine-tuned intensity. Decadent, but…

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99861

Inopia Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Blanc 2019

Côtes-du-Rhône

March 10, 2022
Burgundy meets the Rhône. An utter respect for tradition, and in some ways a total break. We’ve watched as Mounir and Rotem Saouma, of Burgundy producer Lucien Le Moine, slowly developed their estate and wines in the Rhône Valley, and the results today are too extraordinary and distinct to ignore.

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James Suckling -September 08, 2022 "A lovely nose of flint, matchstick, baked lemon and sliced pear. Medium-to full-bodied with silky texture. Wonderful concentration and length. White tea spice with lemongrass and grated nutmeg. A serious…

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Wine Spectator -May 11, 2022 "Succulent, with yellow apple and yellow plum notes mixed with star fruit, verbena and acacia notes. Tightly coiled still, with a racy edge on the shortbread-accented finish. This should unwind…

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99860

Inopia Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 2019

Côtes-du-Rhône

March 10, 2022
Burgundy meets the Rhône. An utter respect for tradition, and in some ways a total break. We’ve watched as Mounir and Rotem Saouma, of Burgundy producer Lucien Le Moine, slowly developed their estate and wines in the Rhône Valley, and the results today are too extraordinary and distinct to ignore.

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Wine Enthusiast -November 13, 2023 Winter 2024 Issue - A.C.

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James Suckling -September 08, 2022 "This needs a bit of air, but with time you are greeted with aromas of black cherries, plums and black licorice. Medium-to full-bodied with silky tannins. Very clear red and…

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99859

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2018

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

March 10, 2022
From his original 5 acres in Pignan, Mounir has one plot, of 100% Grenache planted in the 1930s, which yields naturally at a miniscule 1 ton per acre. From these vines he produces Arioso, a Chateauneuf of astounding depth and finesse.

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James Suckling -September 08, 2022 "Such a beautiful nose with notes of white pepper, baked strawberries, sage, thyme, bark and rose petal. Full-bodied with such elegance and subtly. Fine, chewy tannins are soaked in vibrant…

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Wine Spectator -May 03, 2022 "Very expressive, with seductive, gently mulled plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors seamlessly layered together, while hints of black tea, singed anise, apple wood, incense and warm earth filter through…

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99857

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2019

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

March 10, 2022
Omnia, Latin for "all," is a wine that attempts to encompass the full diversity of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, both in its terroir and vinification. Fruit comes from vineyards in all 5 of the Chateauneuf communes (Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon, Sorgues, Bedarrides and Orange) and aged in foudre, cement and 500 liter barrels.

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James Suckling -September 08, 2022 "Inviting aromas of sliced strawberries, red cherries and rose. Full-bodied with vibrant acidity and succulent fruit. Fine, structured tannins are vertically aligned with the fruit. More dark-fruited than the nose…

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Wine Spectator -May 25, 2021 "Very refined, with silky and fine-grained structure carrying alluring bergamot, rooibos tea, incense, dried cherry and lightly mulled raspberry notes along. A long sanguine thread weaves through the finish. Hard…

Champagne Bollinger 99762

La Grande Année 2014

Champagne, France

March 07, 2022
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.

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James Suckling -August 02, 2023 "Plenty of pie-crust and bread-dough aromas with lemon and apple tart. Flint as well. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and lovely elegance. It was a difficult vintage,…

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Jeb Dunnuck -November 08, 2022 "Raised entirely in barrel, the 2014 Champagne La Grande Année Brut is all about finesse and capturing the cool, mineral tension and floral notes of the vintage. Enhancing those qualities,…

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Wine Enthusiast -June 27, 2022 "With the hallmark Bollinger richness that is derived from fermentation in wood and a high percentage of Pinot Noir in the blend, this grand wine is ripe, full of apple…

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Wine Spectator -April 06, 2022 "Racy acidity drives this mouthwatering Champagne, enlivening the rich panoply of flavors. Features a fine and creamy mousse that's still a lively springboard for aromas and flavors of crème de…

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Wine Advocate -March 08, 2022 "Offering up complex aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, confit citrus, frangipane, walnuts, dried white flowers and subtle hints of iodine, Bollinger's 2014 Brut La Grande Année is medium to…

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Vinous -March 08, 2022 "The 2014 La Grande Année is stunning. In fact, it is one of the best recent editions I can remember tasting. What comes through most is the wine’s sizzling energy and tension, qualities…

Champagne Bollinger 99761

La Grande Année Rosé 2014

Champagne, France

March 07, 2022
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.

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Jeb Dunnuck (96+) -November 08, 2022 "Consisting of 63% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, with 6% still wine from Côte Aux Enfants, the 2014 Champagne La Grande Année Brut Rosé is more expressive now and…

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Wine Enthusiast -June 29, 2022 Cellar Selection "After eight years from harvest, this Champagne is beautifully balanced. Touches of toast and a rounded texture still are lifted by the taut, minerality and complexity. This is…

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Wine Spectator -April 06, 2022 "This graceful rosé Champagne has a lovely, creamy viscosity, enfolding aromas and flavors of ripe apricot and plum fruit, toasted almond, tea rose, dried mint and pickled ginger. This version's…

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Wine Advocate -March 08, 2022 "Disgorged with eight grams per liter dosage, Bollinger's 2014 Brut La Grande Année Rosé wafts from the glass with aromas of tangerine oil, red berries, warm biscuits and English walnuts.…

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Vinous -March 08, 2022 "The 2014 La Grande Année Rosé is airy, gracious and full of energy. Crushed rocks, white pepper, red berry, mint and blood orange lend striking aromatic intensity and presence." - AG

E. Guigal 99693

Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2018

Côte-Rôtie

March 01, 2022
La Turque is Guigal’s most recent addition to the single-vineyard Cru Côte-Rôties, coming over as part of their purchase of the Vidal-Fleury firm in 1980. La Turque had produced outstanding wines in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but had not been used for wine production for nearly 50 years. The Guigals acquired the vineyard and re-planted it in 1980 and 1981, based on Etienne Guigal’s memory of the quality of the wines it produced during his tenure at Vidal-Fleury. The first vintage was the magnificent 1985. In both position and style, it sits between La Mouline and La Landonne: the complex soils lend an exotic character to La Turque, and its concentration and elegance exhibit the virility of the Côte Brune with the subtlety and femininity of the Côte Blonde.

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Dark violet. Deeply perfumed black and blue fruit aromas, along with suggestions of Moroccan spices, potpourri, olive and smoky minerals. Densely packed cassis, bitter cherry and violet pastille flavors show…

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Jeb Dunnuck -December 19, 2022 "In comparison to the La Mouline, the 2018 Côte Rôtie La Turque shows a darker, more Côte Brune-like character (which is where this is from) in its broody black fruits,…

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Jeb Dunnuck (98-100) -March 01, 2022 "The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Turque offers meatier, more savory, mineral-driven aromatics yet has an incredible core of pure cassis and darker fruits. A straight-up massive wine, it has a…

Wine Advocate -December 08, 2021 "The dark, impenetrable 2018 Cote Rotie La Turque is clearly dense and packed with potential. Cedary notes, dark, concentrated fruit, potent tannins and a long, dusty finish suggest plenty of…

E. Guigal 99687

Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2018

Côte-Rôtie

March 01, 2022
One of the three “LaLa” wines that Guigal produces and are the most collectible wines of the Rhone Valley, La Landonne is a remarkable expression of terroir. And for good reason, La Landonne is situated on one of the steepest vineyards of the Côte Brune, a 45 degree slope that remarkably requires harvesters to start picking from the bottom of the vineyard and work their way up, placing grape bunches in bins that are set on sleds and dragged up the hill. Along with its position at the northern end of the Côte Brune and the fact it is the last vineyard to ripen, La Landonne is the mirror of the feminine and voluptuous La Mouline: it is a wine of driving power, defined by its dark fruit and structure. The first vintage Guigal produced was in 1978, after being planted in 1975 at the time of Philippe Guigal’s birth.

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Vibrant purple. A deeply perfumed, mineral-accented bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, potpourri, incense and olive, and a dusty mineral nuance gains power as the wine stretches out. Shows…

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Jeb Dunnuck (98+) -December 19, 2022 "The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Landonne is a different beast, as always. Inky black-hued, with a monster of a nose revealing tons of smoked black fruits, cured meats, tobacco, ground…

Jeb Dunnuck -March 01, 2022 "The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Landonne is another wine that’s going to be up at the top of the scale, and all three of these 2018s will be candidates for…

Wine Advocate -March 01, 2022 "Subtle hints of fresh pea shoots accent characteristic dark notes of roasted meat, espresso and black olives in the full-bodied 2018 Côte Rôtie La Landonne. Rich, concentrated and velvety-textured, with…

E. Guigal 99659

Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2018

Côte-Rôtie

February 25, 2022
First planted by the Romans 2,500 years ago, La Mouline is the oldest and most famous vineyard of Cote-Rotie, and Guigal’s single vineyard bottling of La Mouline in the 1960s set off a quality revolution throughout the Rhone Valley. The stunning amphitheater is the most complex plot in Cote-Rotie due to its extremely steep slopes with expositions in every direction. Of the three famous “LaLas” that Guigal produces and are the most collectible wines of the Rhone Valley, La Mouline was the first and is the only one on the Cote Blonde, and its signature is an unbelievable exoticism, an irresistibly and unique lifted floral, black fruit, earthy, spicy perfume, its coiled power always in balance, seemingly endless.

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Deep ruby. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes mineral-accented black raspberry, cherry-cola, olive, violet candy, vanilla and cracked pepper. Sweet, focused and penetrating on the palate, offering intense red and…

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Jeb Dunnuck -December 19, 2022 "Just about pure perfection as well as a desert Island wine, the 2018 Côte Rôtie La Mouline comes from a tiny parcel in the Côte Blonde lieu-dit and spent four…

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Jeb Dunnuck (97-100) -March 01, 2022 "The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Mouline is a blockbuster of a wine offering full-bodied aromas and flavors of black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, espresso, and violets. Coming from a steep,…

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Wine Advocate (98-100) -March 01, 2022 "The 2018 Cote Rotie La Mouline is immensely seductive, offering up enticing notes of floral potpourri and red berries on the nose. Those strawberries and raspberries persist onto the full-bodied…

Finca Decero 99643

The Owl & The Dust Devil Icon Blend 2018

Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina

February 24, 2022
The Owl & The Dust Devil Icon Blend represents the wild side of Finca Decero, an exceptionally expressive and intense red blend that has as its core some of the specialties of Finca Decero. Its impact on the palate is matched by its groundbreaking Virtual Reality packaging.

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Tim Atkin -June 13, 2022 "The pick of a strong range under The Owl and the Dust Devil label, this Remolinos Vineyard blend marries Malbec with 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot and 9% Tannat.…

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James Suckling -March 10, 2022 "This is a firm, structured red that is more about polished tannins than ripe, rich fruit. It’s full-bodied with tightness and focus... 54% Malbec, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot…

E. Guigal 99524

Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2018

Côte-Rôtie

February 11, 2022
The Guigal family spent 15 years restoring Château d'Ampuis, a historic property whose oldest sections date to the 11th century. The Château d’Ampuis has been the symbol of the town of Ampuis and the world-renowned Côte-Rôtie vineyard area for ten centuries. When the Guigal family learned that there was at one time a wine produced with the Château d’Ampuis name, they decided to produce an exceptional wine that would showcase the best that Côte-Rôtie has to offer.

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 “Glass-staining violet color. Expansive black and blue fruit, licorice, incense and floral qualities on the powerfully scented nose. Smooth and expansive in style, offering palate-coating cherry-vanilla, cassis and blueberry flavors…

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Jeb Dunnuck -December 19, 2022 “The 2018 Côte Rôtie Chateau D'Ampuis is a remarkable Côte Rôtie that readers will love to have in the cellar. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue as well as awesome Côte…

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Wine Advocate (95+) -September 26, 2022 “Smoky, briary and complex, the 2018 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis spent 38 months in new oak, yet it still exudes notes of blackberries and blueberries, testament to the wine's ample…

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Jeb Dunnuck (97-99) -September 26, 2022 “I was blown away by the 2018 Côte Rôtie Château D’Ampuis, which is certainly in the same league as the famed La Las. Coming from seven single vineyards and seeing…

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Wine Spectator -August 23, 2022 "This dense, brooding red is packed with smoked meat, boysenberry, dried fig, black tea and charred cedar. Well-built and concentrated, this has formidable tannins that carry the smoky, bacony, savory…

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James Suckling -February 09, 2022 "The very deep, smoky and spicy nose pulls you into this very concentrated, focused and elegant Cote-Rotie, with delicate notes of coconut and pomegranate adding to the very complex picture.…

E. Guigal 99515

Condrieu La Doriane 2020

Condrieu

February 11, 2022
La Doriane is a luxury cuvée of Condrieu that the Guigals have produced since the 1994 vintage. A great success since the first vintage, the wine always seems richly oaked and very fruity when young, transforming in 3-4 years into a seamlessly complex, aromatic and vibrant wine. La Doriane contradicts the accepted wisdom that Condrieu does not age well.

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Wine Advocate -April 05, 2022 "While the 2020 Condrieu la Doriane matured entirely in new oak, there's just a hint of toast on the nose. The rest of the bouquet features a kaleidoscopic swirl of…

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Jeb Dunnuck -April 05, 2022 "Just about pure perfection and one of the finest Condrieu to pass my lips, the 2020 Condrieu La Doriane offers an insane bouquet of grilled pineapple, charcoal, crushed stone, acacia…

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James Suckling -February 09, 2022 "What a fascinatingly smoky and flinty nose this Condrieu has! I love the touches of vanilla bean, mandarin orange peel and jasmine that emerge as you swirl the glass. It…

E. Guigal 99511

Crozes-Hermitage 2019

Crozes-Hermitage

February 11, 2022
Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. The reds, which are the majority of production, have wonderful warm flavors of red and black fruit, and typical Syrah pepper, spice and savory notes.

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Dark violet color. Pungent cherry and blackberry on the fragrant nose, along with hints of black pepper, olive and baking spices. Appealingly sweet and pliant in texture, offering energetic red…

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Jeb Dunnuck -December 21, 2022 "The 2019 Crozes-Hermitage is a spicy, complex, incredibly satisfying Crozes with textbook darker berry fruits as well as notes of peppery herbs, violets, and loamy earth. The tannins are nicely…

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Wine Advocate -February 11, 2022 "The only one of the 2019 reds to have been bottled at the time of my visit, the 2019 Crozes-Hermitage is a super effort, and it should represent a terrific…

E. Guigal 99505

Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2020

Côtes du Rhône

February 11, 2022
Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Blanc both sets and steps outside the standard for the appellation and showcases one of the great secrets of the Guigal family: their specialization in the great white Rhône varieties. While only 8% of the Rhône's production is white, a full 25% of Guigal’s production is white and they are today the single largest producer of whites in the Rhône Valley.

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Wine Enthusiast -November 13, 2023 Best Buy - Winter 2024 Issue - A.C.

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Wine Advocate -February 11, 2022 "The 2020 Cotes du Rhone Blanc is even more floral and expressive than usual, fresh and vibrant, with a touch of ripe apricot flavor as well. It's medium to full-bodied,…

E. Guigal 99447

Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2018

Côte-Rôtie

February 04, 2022
Guigal is synonymous with the Côte-Rôtie area, for bringing this great wine region to prominence, and for owning three times as much land as next largest land-owner, vinifying 1/3 of the total appellation, and unquestionably holding the finest sites in this tiny, special area. The incredible Syrah from this area, co-fermented with a touch of Viognier, has tremendously balanced concentration, depth and finesse.

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Wine Enthusiast -March 13, 2023 "Approachable and gentle, this wine has a dense core of brambly black and red berries, oak spice, warm earth and a stone minerality. It is balanced with round tannins, making…

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Opaque violet color. Smoke-accented cherry, dark berry preserve, fruitcake and incense aromas are complemented by suggestions of vanilla, olive and baking spices. Fleshy and expansive in the mouth, offering alluringly…

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James Suckling -February 09, 2022 "All of the classic Cote-Rotie aromas (leather, smoked bacon, spices and black cherry) pour from the glass of this rich and fleshy wine. Very silky texture, in spite of the…

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Wine Spectator -February 04, 2022 "This pushes lots of alder, incense and singed tobacco notes to the fore, with commensurate cherry and red currant paste flavors following behind that, finishing with perfume and red tea…

E. Guigal 99443

Condrieu 2020

Condrieu

February 04, 2022
Condrieu is the ancestral home of the Viognier vine and is the source of one of the world's most exotic white wines. In the mid-20th century, only 20 acres of Viognier remained in Condrieu, leaving the grape and the appellation in serious jeopardy. Guigal was instrumental in bringing this appellation back from near extinction, and today supplements the grapes from their own vineyards with grapes purchased from numerous small growers, ultimately vinifying nearly one-third of the entire appellation.

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Wine Enthusiast -September 29, 2023 Text to follow in Dec 2023 Issue

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James Suckling -February 09, 2022 "Lovely nose of ripe peach and melon with honeysuckle and jasmine notes filling in the details of the colorful yet subtle nose. Rich and viscous, yet retaining delightful freshness that…

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Wine Spectator -February 04, 2022 Editors' Choice "A bright, lively version, with the mix of apricot, peach and white nectarine fruit flavors enlivened by honeysuckle and acacia notes through the juicy finish." J.M 2/22

E. Guigal 99434

Hermitage 2018

Hermitage

February 04, 2022
Hermitage is one of France’s most spectacular and famous appellations, producing small quantities of extraordinarily intense and ageworthy red wine and tiny amounts of dry white. The entire vineyard consists of 309 acres planted on a single granite hillside on the banks of the Rhône. The Hermitage Rouge is the example of a racy wine, that manages to remain seductive.

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Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Opaque violet color. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe cherry, dark berry preserves, candied flowers, olive and smoky minerals. Juicy and broad in the mouth, offering spice-tinged bitter cherry, blackberry, licorice…

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Wine Spectator -February 04, 2022 "This has a showy side, with expressive singed vanilla, alder and mocha notes leading the way, followed by plush plum and blackberry compote flavors. The finish pulls in warm earth…

E. Guigal 99424

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

February 04, 2022
Guigal produces an intensely concentrated, inviting and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape that is almost unique to the region today. Their passion for Châteauneuf, the leading appellation of the Southern Rhône, runs as deeply as that for their home sites in the Northern Rhône. The combination of working with top fruit that has perfect ripeness, along with their extraordinary patience in the cellar, results in rich and full, yet savory, spicy, seamless and balanced wines. Wines to enjoy immediately but capable of aging, and, above all, wines that leave you wanting more.

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Wine Spectator -November 27, 2023 “A fresh white introduced by sweet cream, chamomile, melon and delicate white flower blossoms, grounded by wet flint and grapefruit pithiness.” K.B 11/23

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Jeb Dunnuck -September 26, 2022 "The 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc offers another level of richness as well as elegance. Beautiful notes of white peach, white currants, toasted spice, and brioche all emerge from the…

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Wine & Spirits -September 26, 2022 "In the opulent, well-upholstered style of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this feels broad and rich, with a satin texture and luxurious amounts of peach and apricot fruit. The flavors last, their nutty…

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James Suckling -September 02, 2022 "Aromas of hot stone, lemon peel, pear and yellow grapefruit. Medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and lively ground spice. I like the energy and drive here. Tight finish." -J.S 8/22

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Wine Spectator -February 04, 2022 "Bright and floral, with a breezy set of verbena, honeysuckle and white peach flavors gliding through, finishing with lime curd and meringue notes on the flattering finish. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne,…

E. Guigal 99407

Gigondas 2019

Gigondas

February 04, 2022
Guigal’s Gigondas is an incredible introduction to serious Southern Rhône reds, and a show-stopper at the price. In the hands of Guigal, the rich ripe fruit and savory character of the wine bursts with sheer pleasure, yet the wine displays terrific refinement, complexity, length and ability to age.

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Wine Advocate -May 31, 2024 "Strawberries and raspberries join olives and green hay on the nose of the 2019 Gigondas. It's a solid example of the appellation, showcasing the elegant side of the stylistic spectrum.…

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Wine Enthusiast -March 13, 2023 "This wine provides a wonderful introduction to the region, especially for the price-point within its class. Juicy ripe rhubarb, wild strawberry, blackberry and savory herbs coat the palate with an…

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Vinous -January 20, 2023 "Full ruby color. The deeply perfumed nose showcases cherry, dark berries, licorice, savory herbs and olive notes. Concentrated, spice-laced cassis, cherry-cola and candied lavender flavors smoothly blend depth and vivacity.…

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Jeb Dunnuck -December 21, 2022 "The 2019 Gigondas is terrific, with a more medium-bodied, elegant style as well as lots of red and black fruits, spice, incense, and garrigue. It's a Southern Rhône charmer yet…

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Wine Spectator -February 04, 2022 "Understated style, with light incense and worn cedar notes running along the edges of the slightly dried currant, raspberry and red cherry fruit flavors. The cedary edge lingers longest in…

Reviews

Wine

Producer

Vintage

Score

Retail Price

Grapes

Type

Country

Le Macchiole 100007

Toscana IGT

Le Macchiole 99998

Toscana IGT

Le Macchiole 99982

Bolgheri Rosso DOC

Tenuta Luce 99972

Toscana IGT

E. Guigal 99901

Cotes du Rhone

Dog Point Vineyard 99880

Marlborough

Tenuta Luce 99878

Toscana IGT

Paternoster 99877

IGT Basilicata

Attems 99875

Venezia Giulia IGT

E. Guigal 99874

Côtes du Rhône

Ferrer Bobet 99872

Priorat, Spain

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99861

Côtes-du-Rhône

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99860

Côtes-du-Rhône

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99859

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Rotem and Mounir Saouma 99857

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Champagne Bollinger 99762

Champagne, France

Champagne Bollinger 99761

Champagne, France

E. Guigal 99693

Côte-Rôtie

E. Guigal 99687

Côte-Rôtie

E. Guigal 99659

Côte-Rôtie

Finca Decero 99643

Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina

E. Guigal 99524

Côte-Rôtie

E. Guigal 99515

Condrieu