Sandrone ALESTE Barolo 2020
Barolo
April 01, 2026 - A combination of the names of Luciano Sandrone's grandchildren ALEssia and STEfano, ALESTE is the new name for Luciano's first wine, the Barolo Cannubi Boschis, which garnered early acclaim with the international trade and press. This single-vineyard wine is typically dense and concentrated, but shows incredible harmony and balance.
Wine Advocate - April 04, 2024 "The Luciano Sandrone 2020 Barolo Aleste (with 10,000 bottles released) is layered with sweet earth and drunken cherry. It shows seamless integration and a crescendo of intensity that starts with…
Wine Spectator - July 16, 2024 "This red shows breadth to its cherry, plum, tar, eucalyptus and sweet spice flavors, with an accent of licorice. Walks a tightrope between power and elegance, with a well-integrated structure,…
Jeb Dunnuck - May 13, 2024 "A deeper brick color, the 2020 Barolo Aleste is also darker and more introspective on the nose, with notes of fresh leather, baked cherries, dark stones, and umami richness in…
Wine Spectator - January 08, 2026 "The gorgeous texture defines this beautiful, perfumy, inviting Châteauneuf. Fresh, crunchy red fruit is flecked with exotic spices, and incense wafts through, while green, herbal freshness brings lovely lift. Complex…
Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre Blanc 2023
Sancerre
March 25, 2026 - Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre Blanc is a classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vineyards across seven villages and the appellation’s three hallmark terroirs: Terres Blanches, Silex, and Caillottes. Harvested at full ripeness, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity. Aged on fine lees in a mix of vessels, the wine shows floral and fruity notes, a lively, full-bodied palate, and exotic tones. HVE-certified and ideal with goat cheese, this is Sancerre in its most authentic and expressive form.
Wine Spectator - November 30, 2024 "A piercing version, with a flinty profile to the firm stone fruit, flecked with oregano and a hint of honeysuckle. Angular and focused, showing density on the bone-dry, smoky finish."
Wine Enthusiast - September 01, 2025 "Dried lemon peel, green apple and nectarine aromas open on the nose dusted with chamomile and orange blossom. The palate is juicy with a thin layer of tartness that offers…
Wine Spectator - June 05, 2024 "Smoke and toasty oak aromas give way to flavors of peach, lemon pie, and stony mineral in this intense, powerful white, which settles down midpalate, ending in a sleek, well-defined…
Champagne Bollinger PN TX20
Champagne
March 21, 2026 - Each new edition of the Bollinger PN cuvée brings with it a singular and contemporary vision of the Maison’s terroir and expertise, acting as a symbol of the union between tradition and innovation. Today, Bollinger welcomes a new edition into their range: PN TX20. The base year is a 2020. The principal cru is Tauxières and and reserve wines including 2008 and 2012 make up more than 25% of the blend. The result of a Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir, designed to make terroir the star of the show.
James Suckling - July 18, 2025 "Very vinous. Captivating aromas of subtle strawberries, flint, gunmetal and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with beautiful purity and length, this has ultrafine bubbles that blend in nicely and go on for…
Wine Spectator - September 10, 2025 "An enticing waft of fragrant spices draws you into the glass, where ripe and juicy black cherry and currant fruit is underscored by a clean swathe of underlying salinity. Details…
Wine Advocate - July 03, 2025 "Disgorged in February 2025 with a dosage of eight grams per liter, it bursts from the glass with expressive aromas of ripe pear, tangerine peel, clove and brioche. On the…
