E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2020
Hermitage
August 24, 2026 - E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc is a rare gem from one of France’s most renowned appellations. While white Rhône wines are scarce, Guigal’s focus on this style makes them a standout, with whites making up 25% of their production. This wine blends explosive floral and fruit aromas with intense minerality and a silky concentration of flavors. Made primarily from Marsanne, with a hint of Roussanne, it finishes remarkably fresh, capturing the warmth and complexity of the Northern Rhône. This is a true discovery for those seeking elegance and depth.
Jeb Dunnuck - March 28, 2024
James Suckling - May 02, 2024
Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "Matured in one-year barrels, the 2020 Hermitage Blanc wafts from the glass with aromas of almonds, spices, ripe orchard fruits and attractive oaky nuances. Medium- to full-bodied, round and sappy,…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Blanc 2023
Saint-Joseph
August 24, 2026 - E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Blanc comes from the renowned “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, the source that inspired the Guigals to focus on restoring the appellation’s prestigious reputation. Made in minuscule quantities, the Lieu Dit Blanc is one of the most original and distinctive whites in the Rhone.
Jeb Dunnuck - May 09, 2025 "Beautiful aromatics of orange blossom, spice, and crushed stone emerge from the 2023 Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph Blanc, a concentrated yet vibrant white made from 95% Marsanne and 5%…
Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "More mineral and complex than the generic Saint-Joseph bottling, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph Blanc offers up aromas of Anjou pear, confit citrus, toasted nuts and spices. Medium- to full-bodied,…
Far Mountain Montecillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Sonoma Valley
August 21, 2026 - The Montecillo vineyard is one of California’s most historic sites, first planted in 1860. This Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vineyard’s high elevation, volcanic soils, dry-farming, organic viticulture, and pioneering spirit. Refined and complex, it honors over a century of resilience and innovation at Montecillo, embodying the enduring legacy of California winemaking.
Jeb Dunnuck - July 02, 2025 "Named for the property, the 2022 Montecillo has a light wild edge that adds a good level of character to the wine, with minty wild herbs, lavender perfume, pine needles,…
Wine Enthusiast - February 01, 2026 "Aromas of black plum, licorice, cracked pepper and flowers drive the nose of this Cabernet from a historic high elevation vineyard. The palate is layered with flavors of dusty cherry,…
James Suckling - December 10, 2025 "This wine is all about perfumed lift, with aromas of luscious blue, black and red fruit and touches of dried flowers, graphite and ferric earth. The palate is tightly wound…
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru 2022
Mercurey 1er Cru
August 21, 2026 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru is made from grapes sourced from carefully selected Premier Cru plots with East and South-East exposures, providing generosity and typicity true to the appellation. Mercurey, the highest-yielding appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, produces nearly a quarter of its vineyards as Premier Cru. This wine has a bright ruby color with floral aromas and intense red fruit and pepper notes. It has a deep, tight texture, well-crafted structure, and a long finish with crunchy fruit notes.
Wine Spectator - July 31, 2025 "A rich, smoothly textured red, boasting black cherry, blackberry, violet and oak spice aromas and flavors. Taut, offset by sweet, ripe fruit, this lingers with mineral and spice accents. Shows…
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru Clos L’Eveque 2022
Mercurey 1er Cru
August 21, 2026 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru Clos L’Évêque comes from one of the most renowned Premiers Crus in Mercurey, named after the archbishop of Chalon sur Saône. The vineyard, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, has clay and marl soils.
Wine Spectator - July 31, 2025 "Though rich and laced with black cherry, blackberry, violet and stony mineral flavors, this red is also fluid and vibrant. Balanced, with a light line of tannins framing the aftertaste."
Wine Enthusiast - November 11, 2025
