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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Chateau d’Ampuis 2021

Cote-Rotie

May 07, 2026 - E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a standout expression of the appellation and a nod to the Guigal family's legacy. Sourced from seven top lieu-dits on both the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde and aged 38 months in new oak, it rivals the LaLas in quality. The wine is named for historic château dating back to the 11th century, restored by Marcel Guigal after he purchased it in 1995. Reviving the estate’s name, the Guigals crafted a wine that reflects both their signature style and the enduring prestige of Côte-Rôtie.

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Wine Spectator - October 01, 2025 "A dark, thick, blockbuster style, with layers of sweet tapenade, steeped cherry, espresso, lavender paste and chewy earth that unfurl. Rich and smoky, showing decadent lashings of oak toast and…

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Wine Enthusiast - July 28, 2026

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James Suckling - April 14, 2025 "This has the cooler personality of the vintage with a touch of blood orange character, but also a wide spectrum of red and black berry aromas. Impressive tannin structure that's…

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Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "Somber and darker in profile than the Brune et Blonde, the 2021 Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis has turned out very well in bottle, revealing aromas of smoke, oak, toast, spices and…

Sandrone Barolo Vite Talin 2020

Barolo

May 07, 2026 - Vite Talin is Sandrone's rarest Barolo, born from a single anomalous Nebbiolo vine that Luciano discovered in 1987 in a vineyard leased from an elderly farmer known as "Talin." The vine's unusually small, dark clusters and distinctly compact character set it apart from everything growing around it. After 25 years of experimentation and DNA confirmation in 2017, the 2013 vintage became the first official release. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, it is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged three years in French oak before spending another three years in bottle, debuting a full six years after harvest. Rich, structured, and built for long cellaring.

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Vinous - January 20, 2026 "The 2020 Barolo Vite Talin is fabulous. It’s the most refined Vite Talin so far. Layered and expressive, the 2020 possesses remarkable depth from start to finish. Even so, the…

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Wine Enthusiast - July 28, 2026

Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru 2023

Beaune 1er Cru

May 07, 2026 - 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.”

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- July 28, 2026

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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…

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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…

Tenuta Luce Luce 2022

Toscana IGT

May 07, 2026 - Luce is a bold, Super Tuscan wine that blends the power of Sangiovese with the roundness of Merlot, creating a unique expression of Montalcino. Born from a partnership between the Marchese Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, the wine combines dark fruit, floral and spice notes, and chewy tannins, showcasing the region’s distinctive character. The estate’s name, “Luce” (light), is inspired by the altar at Florence’s Santo Spirito church, reflecting the estate’s deep-rooted history and the balance between tradition and innovation.

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James Suckling - May 08, 2025 "A dark and complex wine with aromas of bramble fruit, graphite and minerals. Full-bodied, it shows huge extraction and supple fruit concentration. Firm tannins with a stern but good finish."

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Wine Spectator - June 23, 2025 "Well-marked by new oak, this red is saturated with cherry, plum, iron, vanilla, sweet Bourbon and resin aromas and flavors. Fluid and elegant, with assertive tannins shoring up the crisp,…

Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Marlborough

April 30, 2026 - Dog Point’s Sauvignon Blanc takes a category of wine and completely transcends it, with an intensity, depth and energy that so obviously sets it apart from the first encounter. When they decided to make a pure stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point pushed to the ultimate every process to produce top quality, distinctive wine. They hand-pick fruit at low yields, green harvest at times, and ferment partially with indigenous yeasts. This wine helped make Dog Point a key advocate of premium wine production in New Zealand, and for New Zealand across the world.

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James Suckling - March 17, 2026 "Aromas of grapefruit, brine, green olives and limes. Medium- to full-bodied, linear and vibrant, with definition. Restrained exuberance and a touch of salinity in the finish. 100% indigenous yeast fermentation.…

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Wine Spectator - April 29, 2026 "Complex and highly detailed, with notes of honeysuckle and lemon oil, plus touches of saline and grilled Meyer lemon. Yuzu, pomelo and citron flavors, along with lemongrass and fresh ginger,…

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