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Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur NV

Champagne

November 25, 2025 - Ayala Brut Majeur perfectly embodies the Chardonnay-focused style of Ayala. This cuvée achieves balance and finesse through low dosage, stainless-steel vinification, and three years of aging on lees. Made from over 70 crus across Champagne’s key regions, including the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne, each cru is fermented separately in 120 stainless-steel vats, preserving its unique characteristics. The result is a Champagne of exceptional complexity, capturing the richness and diversity of the region’s terroirs.

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Wine Spectator - November 30, 2025 "Chiseled acidity is well-integrated with the creamy mousse, plus flavors of wild strawberry and cherry, honey-roasted almond and candied pink grapefruit zest in this vibrant Champagne, with a lasting, mineral-driven…

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Wine Advocate - October 24, 2024 "Based on the 2020 vintage, complemented with 42% of réserve wines from 2016 to 2019, the NV Brut Majeur offers up a fresh, minty bouquet of lemon oil, pear, white…

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Wine and Spirits - December 01, 2023

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Vinous - December 01, 2015 "Dried pear, hazelnut, spice and licorice notes open up in a pretty, toasted NV Champagne to drink now and over the next few years. The Pinot comes through loud and…

Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Rioja D.O.Ca. 2017

Rioja

November 25, 2025 - Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Gran Reserva is a wine which is only made in excellent vintages, originally created to mark the bodega’s 150th anniversary, as well as the history and winemaking traditions of the Rioja Alavesa. Grapes are harvested from some of the region’s oldest vineyard plots, with a minimum age of 80 years. These are generally venerable, low yielding vines which produce some of the highest quality fruit of the harvest. 150 Aniversario combines modernity and tradition; it is the ultimate and most genuine expression of the Rioja Alavesa.

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Wine Enthusiast - November 01, 2023 "Deep garnet in color, this wine has a nose of black currant and caramel. Black cherry, cassis, mocha, butterscotch, violet and anisette flavors are wrapped in a sheath of opulent…

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Vinous - April 01, 2024 "A Rioja with a Bordeaux influence, the 2017 Gran Reserva 150 Aniversario is a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Rioja Alavesa and aged in oak…

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Wine Spectator - May 31, 2025 "A skein of sweet tobacco, vanilla and red licorice winds through the baked cherry and black plum fruit, leather, dark chocolate and spice notes offered in this elegant red. Underlying…

Domaine Chanson Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022

Bourgogne

November 24, 2025 - A great introduction to Domaine Chanson, this Bourgogne Chardonnay comes from vineyards in Auxerrois, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais, with limestone and clay soils. It spends 14 months aging, allowing it to develop its full expression. Pale gold in color, it offers intense aromas of citrus fruit, green almond, and an underlying minerality. On the palate, it is well-balanced, with pure fruit flavors and a racy acidity. The structure is clean and dynamic, and the finish is refreshingly crisp. Perfect with charcuterie, pâté, and goat cheese.

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Wine Enthusiast - November 01, 2025 "Ripe and round aromas of red apple, white tea, and wet river rock lead the nose of this wine. The palate is textured and balanced, with racy acidity cutting through…

Roseblood d’Estoublon 1489 Roseblood Rosé 2024

November 24, 2025 - The name 1489 marks the year Château d’Estoublon was founded. This cuvée takes inspiration from the estate’s rose garden, where delicate blooms meet the intense Provençal sun. Made entirely from estate vineyards in AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, it comes from 50-year-old vines growing atop a volcanic crater, shaped by the cooling Mistral wind. A blend of Grenache and Syrah delivers roundness, power, and complexity. Presented in a custom bottle adorned with a rose, 1489 is a true haute-couture expression of Provence.

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Wine Spectator - August 11, 2025 "Shows impressive concentration and depth yet stays ethereal in form, with no heaviness to its notes of jasmine, white peach and crunchy orchard fruit. Details of blanched almond, chamomile and…

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Wine Enthusiast - February 26, 2026

Roseblood d’Estoublon 1489 Roseblood Blanc 2024

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence

November 24, 2025 - The name 1489 marks the founding year of Château d’Estoublon and takes inspiration from the estate’s rose garden, where delicate blooms meet the intense Provençal sun. Made entirely from estate-grown Rolle in AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, this luminous gold wine is hand-harvested and crafted with precision. It offers floral and fruity notes with remarkable purity and elegance. Presented in a custom bottle adorned with a rose, 1489 Blanc is a refined, haute-couture expression of Provence.

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Wine Enthusiast - February 26, 2026

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Wine Spectator - October 27, 2025 "Reductive smokiness introduces this plump white, filled out with nectarine and melon, plus hints of salted butter and fresh herbs. Shows depth and mineral verve. Inviting and substantial, with good…

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