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Lucien Le Moine
Lucien Le Moine Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016
Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Bâtard-Montrachet borders Montrachet on the west, and is typically a fatter, more open and more exotic wine than Chevalier-Montrachet, with less grip and a more flowery, honeyed richness.
Lucien Le Moine Batard-Montrachet 2016 (96 VM)
Vinous Media “Extremely reduced on the nose, which Saouma takes as a positive sign for this cuvée. Wild, rocky and powerful, with very sweet (actually three grams per liter) flavors of pear…
Lucien Le Moine
Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016
Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
The soils in Criots are a combination of marl, clay and chalk. In fact, the word “Criots” means chalk in French. The south-east facing slope lies at an altitude of around 780 feet - slighly lower than neighboring Chevalier-Montrachet and Le Montrachet, so the slopes tend to have a higher proportion of clay. Mounir describes this wine as “a bridge between the body of Bâtard and the class of Montrachet.
Lucien Le Moine Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 (94 VM)
Vinous Media “Musky, sulfidey aromas of peaty Islay Scotch and smoky minerality. Fat, large-scaled, pliant and mouthfilling, with the peaty quality carrying through on the palate. As big as this wine is,…
Ponzi Vineyards
Abetina II Pinot Noir 2016
Willamette Valley
For decades, Ponzi Abetina Vineyard, which sits on a spectacular east-facing slope born in 1975 as a clonal experiment for Oregon State University, has produced an impressive Pinot noir with unique and complex flavors. So enthralled by the success at Abetina, in 2005 an exact duplicate was planted at Ponzi’s stunning Aurora Vineyard. The experimental collection of more than 20 Pinot noir clones was planted to the same soil, elevation and aspect, as Abetina. With the added element of youth, the Abetina 2 block at Aurora Vineyard gives this cuvée unparalleled vibrancy and depth.
Ponzi Vineyards Abetina II 2016 (95 WE)
Wine Enthusiast “This is a block selection from a 2005 planting at the Aurora Vineyard, designed to replicate the original Abetina vines. It's silky and saturated, and scents of roses and flavors…
Related Materials: Ponzi Vineyards Abetina II Pinot Noir 2016 Tech Sheet (95 WE)
Ponzi Pinot Noir Abetina II 2016
Vinous Media "Brilliant red. Fresh cherry and raspberry on the nose, along with building vanilla, root beer and incense notes. Concentrated yet lively, offering appealingly sweet, oak-spiced red fruit and floral pastille…
Lucien Le Moine
Lucien Le Moine Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
The commune of Aloxe-Corton, has the unusual distinction of having over half its area covered in grand cru vineyards. These occupy 298 acres divided among 19 climats which take the Corton grand cru appellation for red wines; five among these, totalling 120 acres, take the Corton-Charlemagne grand cru appellation for white wines as well as the Corton grand cru appellation for red wines.
Lucien Le Moine Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 (95 VM)
Vinous Media “Green-tinged yellow. Very ripe aromas of apple, orange peel soaked in sugar, and spices, enlivened by white pepper and a positive vegetal nuance (“one smells the humidity of the west…
Sandrone
Dolcetto d’Alba 2017
Dolcetto d'Alba
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 2017 (JS 91)
James Suckling "Nice blueberry and black olive character on the nose and palate. Medium body, fruity finish."
Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba 2017 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator "An intense nose of black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate notes marks this dense, concentrated red, which is well-structured but covered in fleshy fruit until the long finish. Drink now through…
Related Materials: Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba 2017 Tech Sheet (91 JS)
Lucien Le Moine
Lucien Le Moine Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru 2016
Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru
Sometimes this cru forms part of Lucien Le Moine’s Corton Blanc, other times it is bottled separately. A cru that is not often seen, and is a red cru above all. It has an exotic spicy side to the aromas and flavors, and a broad body that maintains its precision.
Lucien Le Moine Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru 2016 (93 VM)
Vinous Media “Ginger-spiced apple and wet rock on the nose; one feels the cool quality of the mother rock as well as a sunny element. Very fresh and penetrating but harmonious from…
Ponzi Vineyards
Pinot Blanc 2016
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot blanc was planted at Aurora Vineyard in the early 1990s, taking advantage of an ideal portion of the 80-acre site. This versatile white wine is a wonderful alternative to Pinot gris. Beautiful floral aromas of jasmine and magnolia mingle with notes of lychee, lemongrass, beeswax and green tea mochi with a touch of cardamom. The textured mouth is reminiscent of shortbread and the freshness of rainwater and wet slate with bright, juicy acidity that encourages another sip.
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2016 (90 VM)
Vinous Media “Pale silver-straw. Fresh pit fruit, honeydew melon, jasmine and fennel scents show very good clarity. Silky and broad in the mouth, offering pear nectar and peach flavors sharpened by a…
Related Materials: Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2016 Tech Sheet (90 VM)
Ponzi Vineyards
Madrona Pinot Noir 2016
Willamette Valley
With its first bottling in 2016, Ponzi Vineyard's remarkable Pinot noir from Madrona Vineyard showcases the consistently stunning fruit from these 30-year-old vine. It reveals a true sense of place in the bottle. The vineyard was named for the madrone trees which surround the 10-acre site and is own rooted Pommard clone. This stunning expression of the Willamette Valley is handcrafted with tremendous attention to detail.
Ponzi Vineyards Madrona Pinot Noir 2016
Vinous Media "Deep brilliant red. An exotically perfumed nose evokes ripe red and blue fruits, Moroccan spices, incense and vanilla, and a smoky mineral flourish adds energetic lift. Palate-staining, appealingly sweet raspberry,…
Lucien Le Moine
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot” 2016
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot”
This vineyard lies on this Santenay end of the road that leads down from Chassagne to Santenay, widely considered the best area for white Chassagne. The wines here are racier and have more depth than most other white Chassagne.
Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot” 2016 (93 VM)
Vinous Media “Bright, light yellow. Ripe yet wonderfully detailed scents of lichee, bitter nuts and volcanic rock. A rather powerful, masculine style with a chewy texture, excellent breadth and strong underlying structure.…
Ponzi Vineyards
Aurora Chardonnay 2017
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Oregon Chardonnays present an unparalleled combination of bright acidity, texture and freshness of fruit on the mid-palate. Winemaker Luisa Ponzi’s goal is to allow the wines to express these characteristics each vintage through single vineyard expressions. Aurora yields an elegant wine with bright acidity and fruit.
Ponzi Vineyards Aurora Chardonnay 2017 (96 JS)
James Suckling "Spiced lemon-biscuit aromas with a fresh-peach thread, which, together with pastry and hazelnut notes, make for a complex nose. The palate has a very rich, layered and fresh feel with…
Ponzi Vineyards Aurora Chardonnay 2017 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast Full Review To Be Posted in April 2020
E. Guigal
Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2016
Côte-Rôtie
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.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2016 (94 JS)
James Suckling "A terrific range of spice and fragrance that really defines great Côte-Rôtie. The fruit is in the fresh red-plum and dark-berry zone and there’s dark chocolate here, too. The palate…
Errázuriz
Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa 2017
Aconcagua Costa
Errazuriz' Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa (formerly referred to as the Wild Ferment Chardonnay) is recognized as perhaps the top Chardonnay from South America. Errazuriz ferments its best lots of Chardonnay using natural yeast. Natural fermentation starts slower than inoculated fermentation because the yeasts must grow to sufficient numbers to transform sugars into alcohol. During this period the yeasts produce by-products which add distinctive flavors and complexity to the wine.
Errázuriz Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa 2017 (93 JS)
James Suckling “White stones, loquat, spices and some chamomile and apple-pie undertones. Fine and reserved on the palate with focused acidity, apple rind and citrus flavors and a taut finish yet one…
Related Materials: Errázuriz Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa 2017 Tech Sheet (93 JS) Errázuriz Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa 2017 Shelf Talker (93 JS)
Ponzi Vineyards
Aurora Chardonnay 2016
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Oregon Chardonnays present an unparalleled combination of bright acidity, texture and freshness of fruit on the mid-palate. Winemaker Luisa Ponzi’s goal is to allow the wines to express these characteristics each vintage through single vineyard expressions. Aurora yields an elegant wine with bright acidity and fruit.
Ponzi Vineyards Aurora Chardonnay 2016 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast “Oregon Chardonnay is attracting global attention thanks to wines such as this. Supple and seductive, it opens with splashy flavors of chamomile, lychee, citrus zest and flesh. There’s a whiff…
Related Materials: Ponzi Vineyards Aurora Chardonnay 2016 Tech Sheet
E. Guigal
Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2015
Côte-Rôtie
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.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2015 (94 VM)
Vinous Media “Glass-staining ruby. Powerful black/blue fruit, floral pastille, cola, olive and incense aromas pick up a smoky mineral nuance as the wine opens up. Fleshy and expansive in the mouth, offering…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde (96 WS)
Wine Spectator "Dark and winey, this is youthfully tight, with a core of intense black cherry and black currant preserve flavors, encased within layers of olive, singed alder, juniper and iron. Very…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2015 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck "The 2015 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde is a step up and one of the top vintages for this cuvée which, given how good 2015 is, should surprise no one.…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2015 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate "Much more open and inviting than the Hermitage, Guigal’s 2015 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde boasts hallmark aromas of dried flowers, herbs, raspberries and black olives. Medium to full-bodied, it’s…
Related Materials: E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2015 Tech Sheet (93 WA)
Lucien Le Moine
Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “La Romanée” 2016
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “La Romanée”
Mounir says that Chassagne-Montrachet “La Romanée” is, to make an analogy, the most “Puligny” wine from Chassagne. It has a lot of silkiness and sweetness, and low acidity compared to other Chassagnes; it is a very clean wine, with a particular crème brûlée character that gives way to sweet fruit.
Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “La Romanée” 2016 (95 VM)
Vinous Media “Bright yellow. Aromas of spices, coconut and crème brûlée au citron put me in mind of a mini-Chevalier-Montrachet. At once creamy and zesty on the palate, delivering a subtle earthy…
E. Guigal
Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2014
Côte-Rôtie
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.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2014 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator "This is bright and high-pitched, with violet, rose petal and lavender notes leading off, followed by red currant and damson plum fruit flavors. They all give way steadily to sage,…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2014 (90 WA)
Wine Advocate Recently bottled, the 2014 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde spent 36 months in half new and half second-fill oak. It’s a bit lightweight perhaps, but it boasts pretty cherry and…
Related Materials: Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2014 Technical Sheet
E. Guigal
Hermitage Blanc 2016
Hermitage
Whites make up a small percentage of production in the Rhône, under 2%, but white wines are a little bit of a secret specialty at Guigal and today comprise 25% of their production. And for good reason, as the whites of the Northern Rhône are true discovery wines, immensely appealing and complex. They specifically display an expressiveness and brightness while also capturing the warmth of the area. Even more of a discovery is Hermitage Blanc, one of the least-known yet most intriguing wines of the Rhône Valley and in the small 309 acre Hermitage AOC.
E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2016 (93 JS)
James Suckling "This offers a fresh array of melon and pears with hints of mirabelles. The palate has a more savory stance with rich and ripe peaches and pears, plenty of spice…
E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2016 (93 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck "The 2016 Hermitage Blanc gives up plenty of golden fruits, honeysuckle and that obvious Hermitage minerality to go with medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It’s classic…
Related Materials: E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2016 Tech Sheet (93 JD)
E. Guigal
Hermitage Blanc 2015
Hermitage
Whites make up a small percentage of production in the Rhône, under 2%, but white wines are a little bit of a secret specialty at Guigal and today comprise 25% of their production. And for good reason, as the whites of the Northern Rhône are true discovery wines, immensely appealing and complex. They specifically display an expressiveness and brightness while also capturing the warmth of the area. Even more of a discovery is Hermitage Blanc, one of the least-known yet most intriguing wines of the Rhône Valley and in the small 309 acre Hermitage AOC.
E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2015 (93 VM)
Vino "Light yellow-gold. Expressive, mineral-accented orchard and pit fruits on the highly perfumed nose; suave jasmine and lemon curd nuances build in the glass. Shows excellent depth as well as energy…
E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2015 (94 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck “The 2015 Hermitage Blanc showed beautifully. From a number of lieux-dits (Beaume, Péleat, and Rocoules to name a few) and 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, it has a crisp, mineral-laced…
Lucien Le Moine
Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embrazées 2016
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Embrazées"
This vineyard lies on this Santenay end of the road that leads down from Chassagne to Santenay, widely considered the best area for white Chassagne. The wines here are racier and have more depth than most other white Chassagne.
Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embrazées 2016 (94 VM)
Vinous Media “Aromas of pear, green apple, menthol, mint leaf and rosemary, complicated by warm southern herbs. Very rich, even opulent wine with noteworthy sucrosité and lowish acidity. This very tactile, smooth…
E. Guigal
Saint-Joseph Blanc 2018
While the reds of Saint-Joseph are today one of the most exciting stories in the Rhone Valley, the minuscule production of whites, in the hands of the best producers, are absolutely thrilling and in a perhaps less extreme way than the other great whites of the region, namely in Hermitage and Condrieu. Get them while they're still affordable.
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Blanc 2018 (93 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck "The 2018 Saint Joseph Blanc has a big kiss of minerality as well as medium to full-bodied, ripe notes of quince, honeysuckle, and white flowers. It's beautifully textured, balanced, and…
