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Domaine Guillot-Broux 33953
Bourgogne “Les Geniévrières” 2019
Bourgogne
August 19, 2021
Situated on the same terroir as the white wine of the same name, the Pinots in the Genièvrières have been planted in three different places: two on quite shallow soil cover, bringing structure to the wine; and the third on terraces that have more soil cover, giving a fruitier side to the wine. The wines from these three areas are blended into one cuvee, Les Genièvrières Rouge. This wine has the elegance and minerality to warrant being aged.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Bourgogne “Les Geniévrières” 2019 (90+ WA)
Wine Advocate (90+) -August 19, 2021 "The 2019 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Geniévrières unwinds in the glass with notes of peonies, sweet red berries and plums. Medium to full-bodied, deep and sapid, with lively acids and…
Domaine Guillot-Broux 33950
Mâcon-Cruzille “Beaumont” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
This vineyard is east facing, as are all of the vineyards in Cruzille. It is situated mid-slope, with 10,000 plants/hectare, and the soil is Bathonian clayey-limestone. On this rich soil, it is important to rein in the vines in order to let the grapes reach the right maturity. They use the short pruning method en cordon Royat for all the Gamay vines on the estate, to restrain the natural vigorous growth of this grape variety. Grown on the clayey limestone soils of the Mâconnais, this wine has very particular peppery and spicy notes. Beaumont is an emblematic cuvee of the Domaine, a real Gamay with a Burgundy style.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille “Beaumont” 2019 (92+ WA)
Wine Advocate (92+ ) -August 19, 2021 "From Gamay vines planted in 1978 in the coolest of the domaine's red wine parcels, the 2019 Mâcon-Cruzille Beaumont exhibits notions of red berries, warm spices, smoke, raw cocoa and…
Domaine Guillot-Broux 33947
Mâcon-Cruzille “Le Clos de la Mollepierre” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
This is the Domaine's newest terroir, and they believe it will be one of the best. When they bought this plot for less than 800€, it had been abandoned since the phylloxera crisis. The clos, surrounded by a dry stone wall nearly two meters high, was originally owned by the Abbey of Cluny. It took nearly ten years to get the land ready for planting: The soil had to be prepared and the vineyard adapted to tractor use, all while ensuring they kept the walls! The replant started in 2011 and in 2015 the vineyard produced the first vintage. It is already as mineral and complex as Les Perrières, and will no doubt be an exceptional wine in years to come.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille “Le Clos de la Mollepierre” 2019 (93+ WA)
Wine Advocate (93+ ) -August 19, 2021 "Another cuvée where Guillot extended élevage by six months, the 2019 Mâcon-Cruzille Clos de la Mollepierre offers up scents of buttered citrus, pear, macadamia nut, beeswax, smoke and white flowers.…
Domaine Guillot-Broux 33944
Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Perrières” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
This vineyard is very picturesque, with its three terraces supported by dry-stone walls, surrounded by woods. The soil is very stony, hence the name ‘Les Perrières’ (the stony place). It is composed of oolitic limestone (microscopic fossils) and is very rich in iron and manganese. The wines are particularly suitable for ageing (20 to 30 years for the best vintages).
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Perrières” 2019 (94+ WA)
Wine Advocate (94+ ) -August 19, 2021 "The 2019 Mâcon-Cruzille Les Perrières is superb, unwinding in the glass with notes of citrus zest, blanched almonds, crisp Anjou pear, vanilla pod and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny…
Domaine Guillot-Broux 33941
Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Molières” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
Les Molières is situated in the village of Grevilly (one of the three villages that make up the appellation of Cruzille) and is oriented south-west. The soil is mainly red marl, on a bedrock of thick limestone. What makes Les Molières special is that it was planted (in 1936) with a variety of Chardonnay known as Chardonnay Muscaté, an old cross between Chardonnay and small-berried Muscat de Rivesaltes. The wine is always very aromatic thanks to the influence of the Muscat grape, but also saline and mineral because of the strong limestone terroir. It is the oldest vineyard of the Domaine.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Molières” 2019 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -August 19, 2021 "Bottled after 11 months' maturation, the 2019 Mâcon-Cruzille Les Molières derives from old-vine muscaté selections of Chardonnay planted on a rocky, south-facing slope. Bursting with aromas of pear, beeswax and…
Domaine Guillot-Broux 33938
Mâcon-Chardonnay “Les Combettes” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
Although there is only a path separating Les Combettes from Les Genièvrières, the two terroirs are radically different. Les Combettes is very mineral, with a crispy bite. The wine is often more concentrated than Les Geniévrières, and it needs more time to come into its own. The appellation of Les Combettes is Mâcon Chardonnay (from the name of the village the vineyard is situated in, not the grape variety), and, thanks to the limestone bedrock having collapsed more than in Les Genièvrières, the vineyard is slightly more south facing, and is therefore warmer and the grapes ripen earlier. This, coupled with the low-yielding varieties of Chardonnay planted here, mean that the wines are always a little more rounded than Les Genièvrières.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Chardonnay “Les Combettes” 2019 (93+ WA)
Wine Advocate (93+ ) -August 19, 2021 "Notes of peach, beeswax, white flowers, yellow orchard fruit and fresh bread preface the 2019 Mâcon-Chardonnay Les Combettes, a medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated wine that's ample and enveloping,…
Domaine Guillot-Broux 33935
Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Geniévrières” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
Abandoned after the phylloxera crisis, this vineyard was cleared and replanted by Emmanuel’s father, Jean-Gérard in 1983. Aiming for quality, he decided to use low-yield rootstock, high planting density, Guyot Simple pruning and, of course, organic methods. This brings about a natural control of yield and optimum maturity. The Bathonian clay and limestone soils give the wine its distinct minerality.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Geniévrières” 2019 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -August 19, 2021 "The 2019 Mâcon-Cruzille Les Geniévrières is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with notes of pear, lemon oil, dried white flowers and warm bread. Medium to full-bodied, with a fleshy…
Château de Nalys 33754
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
August 11, 2021
Translated as "holy stones", a play on the soils and history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the second red wine to Château de Nalys is an altogether different animal. Differing varietal and plot selections, fermentation, and aging result in a wine that is rich and ample, yet offers immense direct and approachable pleasure; a wine of red fruits, supple structure and brightness.
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (93 JS)
James Suckling -September 02, 2022 "Aromas of blackberry, gravel, fresh mint and plum. Medium-bodied with lovely juicy fruit. Silky tannins. A bit smoky but with fresh black fruit and berries. Earthy, but the fruit is…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "A silky yet rich and persistent offering, with leading red tea notes, mulled cherry and raspberry fruit at the core and a long, subtle mineral edge curling around the perfumed…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 21, 2022 "Yields at Nalys were down by 60%, but the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres is a solid effort, offering up slightly herbal and strawberry notes on the nose. Medium…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 11, 2021 Editors' Choice "Matured primarily in stainless steel, this fresh-fruited red is packed with summer-sweet blackberry and plum goodness edged by salty, smoky minerality. A Grenache-dominant blend sourced from each of…
Château de Nalys 33743
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
August 11, 2021
The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châfteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -September 02, 2022 “Aromas of blackberry, cocoa, black cherry and a hint of cedar. Full-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. Tannins and fruit are very nicely integrated with real composure and structure. Focused and…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (94 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -August 15, 2022 “The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin is a brilliant wine in the vintage and offers a smorgasbord-like array of black raspberry and darker cherry fruits as well as orange…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 10, 2022 The full-bodied 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin delivers plenty of bold raspberry and blueberry notes. It's almost creamy across the mid-palate but turns a bit more open-knit and coarser-textured on the…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (95 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 19, 2022 Top 10 Wines of 2021 (#10) "A bright savory note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, all melding nicely with the core of steeped…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 11, 2021 Cellar Selection "This powerful, complex red highlights Grenache augmented by Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vacarèse. Matured partially in oak, it offers black-plum flavors muted by shades of earth, sun-scorched garrigue…
Tommasi 33507
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
August 04, 2021
Tommasi's traditional approach to Amarone favors elegance and balance, with deep fruit complemented by spicy, earthy flavors. Through its commitment to quality and tradition, Tommasi has established itself as one of the principal ambassadors of Amarone in the world.
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (93 JS)
James Suckling -July 25, 2022 "Needs air to bring out the intense, bright red berries with some dates and spicy, meaty notes. Full-bodied with a tight but forward-driven palate, spurred along by clean acidity and…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -April 18, 2022 The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico opens with a minty freshness, as bright red berries and dusty dried flowers form in the glass. This is silky and saline in character,…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -January 19, 2022 "From a very hot and dry vintage, the Tommasi 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is supple and round with plenty of soft fruit at its core. The vintage is less…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 06, 2021 "A lively, medium- to full-bodied red, round and well-balanced, offering an enticing range of steeped cherry and fig cake flavors with accents of dried thyme, pomegranate and espresso. Creamy, lightly…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (93 JS)
James Suckling -August 04, 2021 "Intense, bright red berries with some dates and spicy, meaty notes. Full-bodied with a tight but forward-driven palate, spurred along by clean acidity and firm, fine tannins. It's all there,…
Champagne Bollinger 33262
Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008
Champagne, France
July 20, 2021
Vieilles Vignes Françaises is one of Champagne’s most mythical cuvees, produced from miraculously preserved and ungrafted 100% Pinot Noir vines. Phylloxera destroyed the vines of Champagne in the early 20th century, but amazingly enough two of Bollinger’s classified Grands crus plots, Chaudes Terres and Clos St. Jacques, survived and are still grown the traditional way. Madame Lily Bollinger first had this wine produced in 1969 as an anniversary cuvee to commemorate her 70th birthday. Following the wine’s launch in 1974, Vieilles Vignes Françaises promptly became a collectible and a symbol of a bygone era. Over the decades, its uniqueness and scarcity have made it one of the most sought-after and expensive Champagnes.
Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008 (98 VM)
Vinous -August 12, 2021 "The 2008 Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Françaises is a total thrill to taste. Bright and finely sculpted, the VVF expresses all of the natural tension of the year in…
Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008 (99 DE)
Decanter -July 20, 2021 "Spectacular wine. One of the finest vintages of the last 20 years, with excellent ripeness yet superb balance. The fruit from the ungrafted Pinot Noir in Aÿ was picked on…
Poggio al Tufo 32874
Rompicollo 2018
Toscana IGT
July 15, 2021
This Tuscan "Super Value" is a blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and comes from a single-vineyard site in the Alta Maremma called Rompicollo. The vineyard benefits from southern exposure, ample sunlight, and a soil rich in tufo, a particular type of volcanic rock.
Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo 2018 (92 JS)
James Suckling -July 15, 2021 "Ripe and plummy with a pleasant red-licorice note on the nose. Medium-bodied with a silky, spicy fruit core that pushes and pushes through the long finish, thanks to some citrusy…
Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (91 JS)
James Suckling -July 15, 2021 "A clean-cut cab with a good core of currants and a hint of fresh herb. Medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a fresh, fruity finish." - J.S.
Gary Farrell Winery 32593
Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2019
Russian River Valley, California
July 14, 2021
The Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the winery’s top vineyard sources. They are beautiful expressions of their varietal type and of the appellation’s unique terroir, each blend capturing the richness, purity and elegance that are Gary Farrell Winery’s trademarks. This layered and complex Chardonnay brings together fruit from several of our favorite Russian River Valley vineyard sites.
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2019 (92 JS)
James Suckling -May 04, 2022 "Baked lemon, grapefruit and white peach mix on the nose. Medium-bodied with good presence and intensity. Bright, fresh acidity articulates the citrus and stone fruit as it washes over the…
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2019 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 07, 2021 Fresh, offering crunchy acidity to the green apple and Key lime flavors that are well-knit, with a juicy richness and spiciness to the lithe finish. - K.M. 10/2021
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2019 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -November 22, 2021 "This outstanding wine offers a full-range of complex flavors, texture and depth, the grapes sourced from a who's who of sites, including Bacigalupi, Westside Farms and Rochioli. Gravenstein apple, Meyer…
Chateau Montelena 32541
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
July 14, 2021
The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is Chateau Montelena’s flagship wine and a quality icon of Napa Valley. The winemaking team works obsessively and passionately with each vintage to capture the best expression of their historic terroir. This is a show-stopper that reveals the perfect blend of flavors, aromas and textures to reach the pinnacle of balance.
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (93+ VM)
Vinous (93+ ) -July 14, 2021 “The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate shows the racier, more voluptuous side of the vintage. A burst of super-ripe red cherry fruit, spice, mint, tobacco and cedar gives the wine an…
Chateau Montelena 32538
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
July 14, 2021
The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is Chateau Montelena’s flagship wine and a quality icon of Napa Valley. The winemaking team works obsessively and passionately with each vintage to capture the best expression of their historic terroir. This is a show-stopper that reveals the perfect blend of flavors, aromas and textures to reach the pinnacle of balance.
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 14, 2021 Cellar Selection "Not a wine for drinking now or anytime soon [posted 2/2012]. It's so hard in tannins, it basically locks down the palate, and the astringency seems to accentuate…
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (92 JS)
James Suckling -July 14, 2021 "I am loving the intense currants, mint, eucalyptus, and blackberries in the nose. Reminds me of a Lynch Bages or Mouton. Full bodied and chewy, with lovely fruit and round…
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (95 VM)
Vinous -July 14, 2021 “Bright ruby-red. Slightly jammy aromas of blackberry, cassis and cherry complemented by spice and cedar nuances. Wonderfully sweet and mouthfilling but not a bit weighty, with its dark berry, spice…
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -July 14, 2021 “Deep garnet colored, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate displays a very slowly evolving nose of crème de cassis, chocolate-covered cherries, vanilla pod and smoked meats with touches of dried Provence…
Domaine Chanson 32474
Meursault 2018
Meursault, Burgundy
July 13, 2021
Chanson's Meursault is a village wine with Premier Cru standards. The grapes are from 4 different plots of vineyards from selected growers. 2 of these plots are located on mid-slope for finesse and minerality. The other 2 are situated around the village for more richness and depth.
Domaine Chanson Meursault 2018 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -July 13, 2021 "Round and full of peach, lemon cake and pastry flavors, this white is opulent and charming. Lively acidity is embedded in the plush texture, emerging on the lingering finish." -…
Domaine Chanson Meursault 2018 (91 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 13, 2021 "A hint of butteriness is all that peeks through on the shy nose of this wine. The palate has creamy richness that unites a touch of smoky flint with melted…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 32415
Inopia Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 2018
Côtes-du-Rhône
July 07, 2021
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.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône-Villages Inopia Rouge 2018 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -July 07, 2021 "Pretty mesquite and red tea aromas lead off, followed by silky red cherry and raspberry fruit. Shows a light garrigue hint through the finish, as the perfume just lingers and…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 32409
Inopia Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Blanc 2018
Côtes-du-Rhône
July 07, 2021
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.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône-Villages Inopia Blanc 2018 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -July 07, 2021 "Lovely notes of macadamia nut, lemon curd, shortbread and creamed yellow apple glide through in this stylish, seductive white. Verbena and jasmine hints underscore the finish." - J.M.
Château de Nalys 32316
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
July 06, 2021
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the palate the presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality joining the notes above.
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (93 JS)
James Suckling -September 02, 2022 "I like the nose here with notes of lemongrass, almond skin, freshly cut grass and sliced lemon. Medium-to full-bodied with so much depth and complexity. Beeswax, sage and charred lemon.…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (90 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -June 21, 2022 "From the estate that the Guigal family purchased in July 2017, this is a roussanne-focused blend including fruit from the Nalys vineyard as well as from holdings at the top…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 21, 2022 "The 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Grand Vin Blanc is a blend of 43% Rousanne, 33% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc and 3% Piquepoul, mostly aged in barrel and sourced…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "Enticing, with melon and lemon curd flavors cruising through. Offers nice definition, backed by honeysuckle and acacia notes on the stylish finish. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. "…
Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (94 DE)
Decanter -July 09, 2021 "Gentle apple compote aroma. This is an elegant, fresh style. Intense freshness, straight in style, not too full-bodied - great precision and clean lines. There's a tightening on the finish…
Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (95 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Blending is the historic trademark of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and this iconic white highlights the diversity of the region’s white grape varieties as well as terroir. While similar in makeup to its…
Château de Nalys 32315
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
July 06, 2021
The second white wine to the Château de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc has a character all its own, with a strongly different varietal and plot composition, and like its red Saintes Pierres counterpart, a fermentation, and aging geared towards emphasizing freshness. The hallmark seamlessness of Guigal's white wines is especially evident in this wine, which is unlike any Châteauneuf white we have experienced in its grace and lift.
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (91 JS)
James Suckling (91+) -September 02, 2022 "Aromas of lilies, green apples and elderberries. Medium-bodied. Rather crisp. Fresh and bright with some nice driving acidity. Oyster shell and lemon peel. Restrained. 36% Clairette, 29% Bourbolenc, 25% Grenache…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (91+ WA)
Wine Advocate (91+) -June 21, 2022 "Drawn mainly from the lieux-dits of Bois Sénéchal and Nalys, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres Blanc is a crisp, focused, almost Burgundian-styled white, with a healthy dose of…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "A bright and pure style, with a mix of acacia, honeysuckle, white peach and white nectarine notes. Subtle shortbread accents add to the lengthy finish. Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Matured for just eight months and geared back in oak influences, this fresh, fruit-focused white is a youthful, mouthwatering expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc. A full-bodied blend of five classic white…
E. Guigal 31986
Gigondas 2018
Gigondas
June 18, 2021
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.
E. Guigal Gigondas 2018 (92 VM)
Vinous -January 20, 2023 "Dark magenta. Smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry-cola and botanical herb aromas are complicated by a spicy white pepper nuance that builds steadily with air. It's chewy and focused on the palate,…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2018 (91-92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (90-92) -June 18, 2021 “The 2018 Gigondas offers a more pretty, elegant style as well as medium-bodied richness, polished tannins, lots of spring flowers, and more red and strawberry-like fruits. It’s an elegant, balanced…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2018 (91-93 WA)
Wine Advocate (91-93) -June 18, 2021 “I was told the sample of the 2018 Gigondas represented about 80% of the final blend, so a lot could still change from here to bottling. That said, what I…
E. Guigal 31985
Gigondas 2017
Gigondas
June 18, 2021
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.
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -January 20, 2023 "Vivid ruby-red. The bouquet showcases ripe cherry, black raspberry and vanilla aromas, along with floral, woodsmoke and cracked pepper flourishes. It is broad and juicy in the mouth and offers…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -January 20, 2023 "Vivid ruby-red. The bouquet showcases ripe cherry, black raspberry and vanilla aromas, along with floral, woodsmoke and cracked pepper flourishes. It is broad and juicy in the mouth and offers…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (90-91)
Wine Advocate (90-91) -June 18, 2021 “Guigal's 2017 Gigondas is a touch crisper and edgier than the 2016, with similar notes of red fruit (pomegranate and raspberries) tinged with garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, it should be…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (91-93 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (91-93) -June 18, 2021 “Showing incredible complexity as well as a sexy, sunny, medium to full-bodied profile. Lots of spice, pine needle, garrigue, and earthy red and blue fruits define the bouquet, and it…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 31956
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018
Pomerol
June 18, 2021
From a wine of utter charm, La Fleur-Petrus has through the developments of the last 20 years become a wine of profound depth and complexity, all the while retaining its irresistible, seductive edge. You could even call it the archetype of Pomerol.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (97 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -June 18, 2021 "One of the most seamless, ethereal wines in the vintage, the 2018 Chateau la Fleur-Petrus check in as 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot coming from a…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (99 JS)
James Suckling -June 18, 2021 "Ripe black fruit, clove, licorice, pine and walnut husk on the nose. Bitter chocolate and coffee, too. It's full bodied with firm, tight tannins. Muscular and very formed. Energetic and…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (95 DE)
Decanter -June 18, 2021 "There is ton to enjoy here. It's gorgeous, ripped and muscular, with beautifully sculpted fruits as it opens. Some over-concentration on the finish perhaps, with slight fig and prune notes…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (96 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 18, 2021 Editors' Choice "Situated on some of the finest terroir in Pomerol, this estate has produced a powerful while impressively subtle wine. Black fruits, rich tannins and strength come together in…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (97 VM)
Vinous -June 18, 2021 "The 2018 La Fleur Petrus is positively rapturous, just as it was from barrel. Mother nature appears to have taken all the signatures of this site and turned up the…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (97 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 18, 2021 "A blend of 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 La Fleur Petrus has a medium garnet-purple color and a slightly closed-down nose to begin, soon…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 18, 2021 "This offers a dark hued mix of plum, blackberry and black currant fruit that rolls through unwinding to show anise, warm stone and tobacco notes as it does. Savory- and…
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Dolcetto d’Alba 2020
Dolcetto d'Alba
June 18, 2021
Sandrone's Dolcetto d’Alba is produced using Dolcetto grapes from 11 different vineyards, all within the Barolo DOCG. Sandrone’s Dolcetto sees no time in wood and is a remarkably robust and complex example of the variety.
Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba 2020 (91 VM)
Vinous -December 08, 2022 "The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is bright and punchy. Blue/purplish fruit, violets, spice, licorice and rose petal all meld together in this bracing, taut Dolcetto. This is an especially understated, super-classic…
Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2020 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -August 23, 2022 “This is a terrific value wine. Darkly saturated and rich, the 2020 Barbera d'Alba is packed tight with dark blackberry and plum. This hot-vintage Barbera is lovely to pair with…
Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -January 18, 2022 “The 2019 Barbera d'Alba is pure seduction. Silky and plush, with lovely red berry fruit, spice and floral notes, the Barbera is wonderfully expressive today. Here, too, readers will find…
Sandrone Valmaggiore 2019 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "Cherry, strawberry, raspberry and earth flavors highlight this intense red. There is a beam of fruit backed by a spine of dense tannins. Nice, lingering finish."- B.S
Sandrone Valmaggiore 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -January 19, 2022 "The 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a bright, sculpted wine that is going to need a few years to come into its own. Bright acids and firm tannins are a…
Sandrone Valmaggiore 2019 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 17, 2021 "The Luciano Sandrone 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a beautiful expression of this mighty red grape from the north of Italy. The Valmaggiore vineyard in Roero offers a spicy and…
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Le Vigne Barolo 2017
Barolo
June 17, 2021
Le Vigne is a wine created from four different Nebbiolo vineyards, each of which brings its own contribution. This union generates an exceptionally complex wine that is round and harmonious on the palate, with fruity and spicy notes, and this approach of blending together plots is in fact the traditional one in Barolo.
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (96 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -December 13, 2021 According to Luca Sandrone, his key to success in the hot and dry 2017 vintage was resisting the temptation to pick too early, before the grapes reached optimal phenolic ripeness.…
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 08, 2021 "Bright cherry, plum, leather, tar and underbrush flavors are the highlights of this solid red. A firm grip of tannins lines the finish, but not before the fruit builds nicely.…
Sandrone Le Vigne 2017 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Fragrant and delicious, this gorgeous wine opens with inviting aromas of rose, sandalwood, camphor and perfumed berry alongside whiffs of truffle and French oak. The full-bodied palate combines elegance and…
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (97 JS)
James Suckling -June 17, 2021 "Opulent and very sexy with perfume, cedar, dried flowers and dried strawberries and just a hint of nutmeg. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round and finely velvety tannins and a flavorful…
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (95+ VM)
Vinous (95+) -June 17, 2021 "The 2017 Barolo Le Vigne is rich, pliant and so expressive. Even so, I imagine it will need a few years to open up fully. Bright red fruit, rose petal,…
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ALESTE Barolo 2017
Barolo
June 17, 2021
ALESTE - a combination of the names of Luciano Sandrone's grandchildren ALEssia and STEfano -- is the new name for Luciano's first wine, the Barolo Cannubi Boschis, which garnered Luciano his early acclaim with the international trade and press. This single-vineyard wine is typically dense and concentrated but shows incredible harmony and balance.
Sandrone ALESTE 2017 (95 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -December 13, 2021 "Aleste is dense and rich in this vintage, its dark cherry and black-raspberry fruit tones balanced by plenty of acidity and cool minerality. It opens with scents of rose petal…
Sandrone ALESTE 2017 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Aromas of menthol, pressed rose, wild berry and grilled herb are front and center in this stunning wine along with a whiff of forest floor. Combining structure and finesse, the…
Sandrone Barolo Aleste 2017 (96 JS)
James Suckling -June 17, 2021 "The purity and brightness of nebbiolo is so impressive here. Strawberries and blue fruit abound. Full-bodied, yet tight and very polished with a long, persistent finish. Very transparent and appealing."…
Sandrone Barolo ALESTE 2017 (95 VM)
Vinous -June 17, 2021 "The 2017 Barolo Aleste is a dark, ample wine. Dark cherry, plum, new leather, spice and licorice bring out darker tones of Nebbiolo. All the natural power of these parcels…
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Luce 2018
Toscana IGT
June 16, 2021
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.
Tenuta Luce Luce 2018 (97 JS)
James Suckling -November 10, 2021 "Very focused and classy on the nose with blackberries, currants, mushrooms and dark bark. It’s full-bodied with a tight palate of chewy tannins that give structure and form to the…
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Tenuta Luce Luce 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 16, 2021 "Well-marked by toasty, spicy new oak, this dense, dark red is saturated with black cherry, plum and iron flavors. Firm yet refined tannins lend support, as does bright acidity, with…
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Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
June 15, 2021
Coming primarily from the estate’s younger vineyards and made with the same passion and attention to detail as Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a true “second vin.” A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia combines generosity and depth of flavor with an engaging and vibrant personality.
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (94 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -July 25, 2022 "The 2019 Le Serre Nuove’s dark fruit flavors are juicy and vibrant, framed by velvety tannins and enlivened by notes of warm spice. The plum and blackberry flavors maintain freshness…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (94 DE)
Decanter -March 17, 2022 "A lot going on the nose here; coffee, leather, blackcurrant, black cherries. This is amazing from the start, such incredible texture, grip and depth of flavors which are dark and…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -March 16, 2022 "Delicate, refined and exceptionally beautiful. Floral accents and mid-weight structure inform a Serre Nuove that is all finesse. Dark red berry fruit, licorice, incense, cedar, aromatic dark spice and leather…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -December 02, 2021 "A well-defined red, with a streak of pure black currant, blackberry, cedar and rosemary. Linear and vibrant, with echoes of fruit and spice on the lingering finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -August 11, 2021 "Currants, sweet tobacco, walnut husk and flowers on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied, it grows on the palate, with firm yet polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Very solid and well-crafted…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 15, 2021 "A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia shows a greater degree of focus and detail [...] This wine…
