Château de La Chaize Brouilly “Clos de La Chaize” Monopole 2020
January 07, 2026 - Clos de La Chaize Monopole is a prestigious single-vineyard wine from the Château de La Chaize estate in the Brouilly appellation, the largest of the Beaujolais crus. As a "monopole," it comes exclusively from one vineyard under the estate’s control. The wine features vibrant red fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry, with fresh acidity, soft tannins, and a subtle minerality from the region’s granite-rich terroir.
James Suckling - February 20, 2023 "Tremendous spicy and balsamic complexity overlays the ripe (but not a jot overripe) blackberry fruit of this concentrated and imposing Brouilly. Such a beautiful silky texture it’s hard to tear…
Wine Spectator - August 04, 2022 "The 2020 Brouilly Clos de La Chaize is another wine that was matured in a newly acquired foudre, and notes of vanilla pod and spice mingle with its aromas of…
E. Guigal Château de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
January 07, 2026 - Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape, meaning “holy stones,” is a wine that reflects the soils and history of the region. This second red wine from Château de Nalys offers a different profile, with a focus on freshness and approachability. Crafted from distinct varietals and vineyard plots, it features vibrant red fruits, supple structure, and an overall bright, rich character. Unlike the Grand Vin, its fermentation in stainless steel and foudres highlights its freshness, making it an immediately enjoyable wine with a balance of depth and liveliness.
Wine Spectator - March 31, 2024 "Alluring, with a svelte mix of cherry coulis, red licorice and mulling spices that are nicely rendered and textured on the palate. Gilded with apple wood smoke and grilled herbs…
James Suckling - July 18, 2024 "Ripe and generous with plenty of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit. The crisp tannins and acidity lift the widescreen palate very neatly. Long, clean finish."
Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "The most reductive of Guigal’s Southern Rhône offerings, the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saintes Pierres opens with aromas of peonies, dark berries, cherries and sweet flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and supple,…
Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional 2021
Douro DOC
January 06, 2026 - A pure expression of Portugal’s most noble red grape, Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional highlights the power and elegance possible from a single estate in the Douro. Sourced from select parcels with schist soils and ideal exposure, the wine emphasizes aromatic intensity, polished structure, and balance. Crafted with restrained extraction and precise winemaking, it offers depth, freshness, and a refined interpretation of Touriga Nacional.
Wine Enthusiast - December 31, 2024 "Touriga Nacional, the emblematic variety of the Douro, is presented here unalloyed. It is rich and dense, the tobacco and violet aromas and rich black fruits showing solid tannins as…
James Suckling - October 20, 2024 "Black fruit, roasted herb, mussel shell and toasted walnut on the nose of this full-bodied and savory red. It’s well-framed with polished tannins. Excellent length and focus."
Wine Advocate - December 12, 2024 "The unfortified varietal red 2021 Touriga Nacional has controlled ripeness and 14% alcohol with balancing freshness and acidity, reflecting a cooler (or less warm) vintage in the Douro. It has…
Far Mountain Bresa Chardonnay 2022
Sonoma Valley
December 23, 2025 - Far Mountain Bresa Chardonnay is a white of substance, grown from the oldest block of Bald Mountain Vineyard, planted in 1972 with Wente clones on fractured volcanic rock. This single-parcel, dry-farmed site yields just one barrel, producing a wine of depth, tension, and dazzling clarity. Far Mountain is rooted in the belief that the most profound wines come from remote mountain sites in Sonoma. Their growers have taken decades of risk, and the winery channels that drama into wines of energy, texture, and endless fascination.
Wine Enthusiast - December 16, 2025 "A touch of flint sparks on the nose of this wine, mingling with aromas of Anjou pear, pithy lemon, toasty cinnamon, and grilled bread. The palate feels lifted and nimble,…
James Suckling - "Layered, aromatic and restrained, with aromas of sliced lemons, lanolin, beeswax and crushed stones. The palate is mid-weighted with a silky texture and bright acidity. Such a thoughtful and refined…
Wine Spectator - December 15, 2025 "A bold white, offering notes of green almond, peach cobbler and orange zest up front, plus a juicy core of Fuji apple and lemon meringue, along with wild fennel, ripe…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru 2023
Beaune 1er Cru
December 17, 2025 - Domaine Chanson Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches comes from one of Beaune’s top vineyards, where Chanson owns 11 acres. The vineyard is located on the sunny, east-facing slopes of Mont Saint-Désiré, bordering the Premiers Crus of Pommard. A 5.4-acre plot at the top is planted with Chardonnay. The wine has a pale gold color with floral aromas, white-fleshed fruits, citrus notes, and subtle minerality. Rich, powerful, and complex, it also has nuanced woody characteristics. The name refers to beehives once kept here, with “mouches à miel” meaning “honey flies.”
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Aromas of flint, lemon peel, river stones, orchard fruit and salted nuts. The palate is focused, with vivid acidity and generous underlying power that bring a complete and slightly saline…
Wine Spectator - December 15, 2025 "A classy white, delivering peach, lemon oil, honey, mineral and baking spice aromas and flavors. This is all about finesse, with vibrant acidity that delineates the citrus and orchard fruit…
