Domaine Chanson Savigny-Dominode 1er Cru 2022
Savigny-lès-Beaune
July 13, 2026 - La Dominode takes its name from the Latin "Dominus," a nod to the Lord of Savigny who once owned this east-facing Premier Cru parcel. Planted to Pinot Noir on clay, silt, and sand soils and aged up to 19 months in French oak, it is a benchmark expression of Savigny-les-Beaune: raspberry, blackberry, and rose on the nose, with a finely woven texture, silky tannins, and a complex, lingering finish.
Wine Spectator - March 10, 2025 "A rich, opulent version, saturated with black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, earth and mineral flavors. Firms up while playing out on the finish, boding well for its future evolution. Shows terrific…
Wine Enthusiast - July 19, 2024
Domaine Chanson Beaune 1er Cru Bressandes 2023
Beaune 1er Cru
July 10, 2026 - Domaine Chanson Beaune Premier Cru Bressandes is sourced from a 1.1-acre vineyard located on the upper slopes of Beaune, facing east at the mouth of a cool, north-facing valley. Named after Jean Bressand, a 13th-century Canon of Beaune, this vineyard produces some of the village’s most respected wines. The wine presents a brilliant ruby color with intense aromas of raspberry and cherry, complemented by subtle hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, it offers a dense, deep texture with beautiful tension, elegant tannins, and a long, fruit-driven finish.
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Aromas of Meyer lemons, citrus oil, white flowers and flint. The palate is tightly wound with great energy, tension, linear acidity and a textural mouthfeel. A really fresh and precise…
Wine Enthusiast - July 28, 2026
Wine Spectator - December 15, 2025 "An expressive white, exuding peach, pear and lemon flavors wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak. Backed by vibrant acidity, this stays long and balanced on the finish."
Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Maremma
July 07, 2026 - The Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Rompicollo vineyard in Pitigliano, a town near the Tuscan coast known for its volcanic soil which contains a high concentration of tufo, a particular type of volcanic rock. The wine is a deep ruby red and opens with complex aromas of blackberry jam, black pepper, licorice, vanilla, and balsamic herbs. The palate is enveloping and full-bodied, with velvety tannins integrated with a pleasant freshness.
James Suckling - June 24, 2026 "Savory and structured, showing tobacco, dried herbs and cedar layered over blackcurrants and dark cherries. Medium- to full-bodied with compact, chalky tannins and a firm, lingering finish."
Wine Enthusiast - June 01, 2026 "This wine has bold velvety layers that show bing cherry, green bell pepper, and wild herb. The palate feels soft and powerful with its tannins that hold onto flavors of…
Wine Spectator - June 01, 2026 "This red is expressive, offering black currant, blackberry, violet, mineral, tobacco and bell pepper aromas and flavors. Lithe and supple, yet with a line of dense tannins underneath."
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2020
Abruzzo
July 06, 2026 - Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is the wine that put Abruzzo on the map, becoming the iconic benchmark for the region’s potential. In 2000, this wine was awarded "Best Wine in Italy" by Gambero Rosso, marking the first time a Montepulciano had received this distinction, and it has also earned 14 consecutive Tre Bicchieri awards. Villa Gemma showcases the extraordinary depth and complexity of Montepulciano from this area. Rich, ripe fruit is complemented by layers of black and dried fruits, spices, and mineral notes. In a word, this wine is legendary.
James Suckling - July 26, 2025 "Deep wine with intense aromas of 70% chocolate, smoky wood and earthy oak bark. Bramble fruits also emerge. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows rich licorice flavors on the palate, complemented…
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2018
Abruzzo
July 06, 2026 - Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is the wine that put Abruzzo on the map, becoming the iconic benchmark for the region’s potential. In 2000, this wine was awarded "Best Wine in Italy" by Gambero Rosso, marking the first time a Montepulciano had received this distinction, and it has also earned 14 consecutive Tre Bicchieri awards. Villa Gemma showcases the extraordinary depth and complexity of Montepulciano from this area. Rich, ripe fruit is complemented by layers of black and dried fruits, spices, and mineral notes. In a word, this wine is legendary.
James Suckling - July 29, 2023 "This is really dark, earthy and tarry on the nose with smoky plums, blackberries, roasted spices and cedar. Some wild mushrooms, too. Full-bodied and broad-shouldered on the palate with waves…
