William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos – Domaine 2023
Chablis Grand Cru
May 19, 2026 - Domaine William Fèvre Les Clos is a complex Grand Cru, known for its tremendous aging potential. As the largest and most prestigious Grand Cru in Chablis, Les Clos is also where Fèvre claims the title of the most influential landowner. The domaine oversees eight plots spanning 4.11 hectares, more than any other estate, with some of the vines planted by William's father as far back as 1947 and 1948. These parcels are situated on deep clay soils resting over limestone in a cooler microclimate at the top of the slope, contributing to the wine's remarkable complexity.
Wine Advocate - January 29, 2026 "Derived from over 70-year-old vines at the top of a south- and southeast-facing slope, the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos opens with a deep bouquet of orange peel, Anjou…
Wine Spectator - December 31, 2025 "A chalky, stony mineral element leads off, with peach, yellow plum and orange Creamsicle, plus touches of herbs. This is supple and juicy, with charm through the persistent, mouthwatering finish.…
Wine Enthusiast - February 26, 2026
William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy – Domaine 2023
Chablis 1er Cru
May 19, 2026 - William Fèvre Premier Cru Beauroy is a great introduction to the Premier Cru wines in the Fèvre collection, thanks to its approachable character. This 37-hectare vineyard on the left bank of the River, known for its clay-limestone soils, produces wines of elegance and finesse. Fèvre owns 1.12 hectares in Les Troësmes, one of the first parcels to produce Premier Cru. With a south/south-east exposure, the wine undergoes gravity-fed vinification and is aged in oak, offering floral, mineral aromas and a rich, crisp palate with soft acidity.
Wine Spectator - December 31, 2026 "This sunny white is broad and fleshy, evoking peach, yellow plum, orange peel and neroli aromas and flavors. An undercurrent of lively acidity and mineral keeps this defined and propels…
Wine Enthusiast - June 01, 2026
Wine Advocate - January 29, 2026 "A step up in tension, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy, sourced from a high-maturity site planted with 60-year-old vines, delivers notes of white flowers, pear, peach and honeysuckle. Medium-…
Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
Champagne
May 19, 2026 - Special Cuvée is a Champagne that defies category. Pinot Noir, the most demanding grape in the region, makes up at least 60 percent of the blend, giving structure, depth and signature red fruit. One-third is fermented in oak barrels, adding silkier texture and layered flavor. Reserve wines aged in magnums under cork for up to 15 years are hand disgorged into the blend, bringing richness and complexity. Aged much longer than most Champagnes, Special Cuvée offers freshness, savory nuance and velvety texture. It is a true expression of Bollinger’s devotion at every step.
Wine Spectator - August 11, 2025 "A vibrant, graceful Champagne that shows fine definition and integration, with a mouthwatering frame of acidity. The persistent, lacy mousse is enmeshed with an appealing range of ripe and juicy…
Wine Advocate - August 31, 2022 "Like its rosé counterpart, the latest release of Bollinger's NV Brut Special Cuvée is showing especially well, bursting from the glass with aromas of honeyed apples, crisp stone fruit, buttery…
Wine Spectator - December 01, 2021 "A vinous Champagne, this has pinot-noir depths of flavor, the structure enhanced by barrel-fermented reserve wines. Youthfully blunt in its power, this will benefit from a year in the cellar,…
Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/18
Champagne
May 18, 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.
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…
James Suckling - June 12, 2024
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…
Old Vine Ranch by Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot 73
North Coast, California
May 18, 2026 - Affectionately known as “OVR,” Marietta’s Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. A groundbreaking combination of grape varieties and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades. With an historic underground following, it is one of the longest lasting and best known red blends produced today. Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, Old Vine Red combines pure fruit, a supple mouth feel and a rich, solid structure.
Wine Advocate - July 01, 2022
