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Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/18

Champagne

May 28, 2026 - Le Blanc de Blancs is Ayala's signature Champagne, made as a 100% Chardonnay blend that captures the purity of chalk from both the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. The Champagne Ayala's team has long explored Chardonnay’s potential in response to climate change, as the grape adapts well to warmer temperatures. After six years of aging before release, it reveals aromatic complexity and a creamy texture. Recent vintages have naturally preserved acidity and freshness, resulting in elegant, pure champagnes with excellent potential for further aging.

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Wine Enthusiast - July 23, 2024 “A beautiful Champagne, this citrus and white-fruited wine is tightly textured with a strong mineral character and pure acidity and freshness. The low dosage means it is dry, but the…

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James Suckling - June 12, 2024

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Wine Spectator - September 30, 2024 "Sleek and harmonious, with a subtle thread of minerally chalk and smoke notes underscoring the ripe Gala apple, nectarine, golden raisin and toast point flavors. Creamy, with a finely detailed…

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2022

Bolgheri

May 27, 2026 - Ornellaia is the estate’s flagship wine—a Grand Vin that embodies the power, elegance, and Mediterranean soul of Bolgheri. First produced in 1985, it is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, harvested by hand and aged for 18 months in French oak. Blended after the first year, it returns to barrel for further refinement. With its remarkable balance and depth, Ornellaia captures the unique identity of each vintage and has the structure to evolve beautifully for decades.

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Wine Advocate - February 13, 2025 "The 2022 vintage will be remembered for its full-bodied appeal, concentrated fruit and generous oak renderings. Petit Verdot plays a slightly larger role in this vintage and was one of…

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Vinous - February 01, 2025 "The 2022 Ornellaia is a terrific wine for the year. Dark red-toned fruit, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice all take shape in a mid-weight, pliant Ornellaia that is quite…

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Wine Spectator - July 09, 2025 "Broad and lush, this red reveals ripe flavors of black currant, black cherry and blackberry shaded with cedar, iron and sweet spices. Balanced, with a few youthful edges that still…

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Decanter - February 25, 2025 "Ornellaia 2022 is bold, dark fruited and spicy at this early stage, reflecting the increased percentage of Petit Verdot used in the blend. Production director Marco Balsimelli settled on 10%…

Finca Decero Syrah 2022

Mendoza

May 22, 2026 - Decero Syrah displays red fruit flavours, spices and mineral notes. A medium bodied wine which shows bright acidity, smooth tannins and a long finish. The wine has spent 14 months in French oak barrels which has further contributed to its textural complexity.

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Wine Enthusiast - May 01, 2026 "Sweet berry aromas fill the nose with ripe, inviting fruit. The soft palate holds rich blackberry flavors and hints of dried herbs, supported by moderate acidity and firm tannins that…

E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge 2023

Saint-Joseph

May 22, 2026 - Guigal’s Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Rouge comes from the “Saint-Joseph” vineyard that gave the appellation its name. This site convinced the Guigals to work in Saint-Joseph and help to restore its historic perception as an appellation of utmost quality. This 100% Syrah wine has complex and deep black fruit, floral, spice and mineral characteristics. Despite its concentration and powerful attack, the wine retains the trademark elegance that Saint-Joseph offers.

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Vinous - January 29, 2026 "Fleshy scents, pencil shavings and smoky tones introduce the 2023 Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph, a medium-bodied, distinctively savoury red Saint-Joseph, letting the palate settle with fresh bite and persistence on the…

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