90 VM / 89+ WA The 2012 Rosé de Saignée is deep and full of flavor, yet also stays light on its feet. Pinot Noir takes center stage in this precise, perfumed Rosé. Veins of chalkiness and gorgeous inner...
96+ RP / 96 WA One can’t say enough about the amazing job that Alain Vauthier and his daughter have done at this historic property on the decomposed limestone slopes of St.-Emilion. Not surprisingly, the 2012 Ausone...
Deep violet-red. Perfectly balanced acidity with a nose of black cherries, ripe blood orange and raspberries, vanilla bean, root beer, clove and cedar. Fades away slowly to black teas and caramel on an ultra-fine tannic...
94 WA / 93 VM / 93 WS / 93 WE From one of the cooler terroirs on the estate, the 2012 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard offers full-bodied richness and depth to go with ample sweet black cherries, cassis, sassafras, crushed flowers...
92 JS No. 72 on James Suckling's Top 100 List of 2012 Red Bordeaux, and featured in his Bordeaux Confidential Events in 2015 Lots of dark chocolate, berry and mineral character here. Full body, chewy tannins and a...
2018: 93 JS + 2016: 92 JS + 2015: 93 JS + 2014: 92 JS + 2012: 92 JS Both cuvees from this well-run estate merit attention. - Robert Parker Prima can compete with wines four or five times the price...
88-91 WS The 87/10/3 Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle blend is plump and open-knit with green plum, nectarine and coconut notes with a round, easy feel through the plantain-tinged finish. - James Molesworth, Wine...
98 WA / 98 WS / 98 JD The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto offers a prolonged, flowing and carefully massaged drinking experience that drapes over the senses with some studied intensity and lots of intriguing...
"100% Nosiola from vines that are 30 years old on average. Structured and aromatic, full of fresh pears and a hint of citrus balanced delicately on the palate with lively minerality and an ever-so-subtle almond...
94 WA / 94 VM Possessing more depth and richness (as well as a darker color) than the Le Grand Pin, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape la Guigasse boast fabulous Grenache fruit, spice, garrigue and dried-earth-like aromas...
Aromas of peaches, dog rose and citrus. Mineralic and puristic in taste. Fine acidity structure. Winery Notes
98 DE / 97 VM / 97 JS / 97 JD / 96+ WA / 96 WS / 18.5 JR What a magnificent bouquet for this Dom Pérignon 2012! Pastry, a hint of smoke and autolytic notes provide a compelling counterpart to eager yet elegant aromas...
90 JS A silky and firm wine with dried fruit, mushrooms and light herbs. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a medium finish. Lots of mineral and stones on the palate. The second wine of Pavie. Drink or hold. -James...
91-94 ST " (50% of a normal crop due to the poor flowering; 50% new oak): Good bright red. Redcurrant, minerals and sweet oak on the reticent nose. Chewy and intense on the palate, with an impression of strong extract to...
91+ VM Full yellow-gold. Musky oak spices complicate but do not overwhelm aromas of lime and white flowers. Smooth and perfumed, offering an attractive light touch to the flavors of peach oil, clove and minerals. Doesn't...
95 DE The initial nose is quite shy, but coaxing reveals a character expressing white fruit such as pear and spring flowers enhanced by pastry and citrusy notes. The palate has a suave, even mouthcoating texture and...
93+ WA / 91+ VM / 91 WS Disgorged in July 2017, the 2012 Brut Millésimé Ambonnay Grand Cru is excellent, wafting from the glass with a complex bouquet of honeyed orchard fruit,...
97 JS / 94 AG / 93 WA "The pure fruit aromas are mind-blowing with meat, fresh flowers, citrus fruit and sliced strawberries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Fabulous texture. Super subtle fruit and finesse. Wow. Drink in...
97 DE / 96+ WA / 96 VM / 95 WS / 94 JS This will be by far the biggest release since Latour brought in the new system, as the 2012 has not been on the market before. It’s a good one to start with as this is a vintage...
94 JS / 94 JD / 93 DE / 93 WS Elegant array of lemons, slate, biscuits, oyster shells, croissants and brioche. Precise and focused on the palate, with sharp acidity and tight, fine bubbles. Pure and youthful for now. 50%...
97 JA / 96 DE / 94 WI One of a handful of single vineyard châteaux in Champagne, now being made by Leclerc-Briant (although they are not owners). Crisp, clean, touches of green apple on the nose but there is weight...
94 VM / 94 RP / 92 JS/ 92 WE A powerful, intense wine, the 2012 Les Carmes Haut-Brion exudes richness and depth. Game, smoke, tobacco, grilled herbs, black cherries and incense are some of the signatures. This explosive,...
94 AG / 94 JS / 94 VP / 93 WA / 91 DE #7 Vinepair 50 Best Wines of 2020 The 2012 Brut Nature is rich, powerful and incredibly expressive. It is also the most complete Brut Nature Roederer has made, as it has less of...
A vertical collection of 11 vintages of Château Margaux from 2005 to 2015: 2005 / 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015. Only 200 numbered cases made from wines that have never left the...
95 DE / 92 WS / 92 JS Founded in 1976, the eponymous Nicolas Feuillatte brand is part of Centre Vinicole-Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, now the best selling Champagne brand in France, and the third best selling in the world...
92 Vinous / 95 WE Gold-tinged straw. Deep, very pure nose hints at white peach, minerals and flowers. A noticeable step up in depth and complexity over the preceding Riesling samples, boasting impressive flavor intensity...
97 JS / 96 RP / 95 WA / 95 JA / 95 DE / 95 WI / 95 WE This is mind-blowing with complex and superb aromas of dried flowers, blackcurrants and raspberries. Full-bodied, yet polished and velvety with lots of tension and...
This stunning collection cabinet was made in a numbered edition of 100 and features 20 consecutive vintages, 1998-2017. Château Pavie 1998, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé – 97 WA, 93...
96 WI / 96 JS / 95 RP / 95 WS / 95 VM No. 9 James Suckling's Top 100 List of 2012 Red Bordeaux To celebrate the property's promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" status, the 2012 vintage comes with a special...
90-93 WS Delivers black tea and singed vanilla aromas, with supple red currant and iron notes. A pleasant backdrop of cedar comes into focus on the sinewy finish. Tasted non-blind. - James...
96 JS / 96 WA / 93 AG / 93 WS Wine #24 James Sucklings Top 100 Tuscan Wines of 2014Very racy and refined with bright acidity and a blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Love the interplay of acidity and ripe fruit...
98 DE / 94 WE Platinum Medal 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards Superb! This has a nose of oatmeal, plum , quince and a hit of lanolin; impressive palate weight, good autolytic definition; richly resonant and long. A delight...
95 JS / 94+ VM / 93 WA / 18 JR Purity of fruit and balance here is very impressive. Firm and very silky tannins with a long, long finish that gives the wine amazing depth and intensity. Love the spicy and dense fruit...
98 WE / 94 WS #29 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2022 A wonderful complexity lifts this bottle way above the pack. A beautiful perfume of marzipan, lemon, toasted baguette and ginger lead to crisp and...
96 WA / 95 VM The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS is absolutely impressive, but with only 4,500 bottles made, it may not prove easy to locate. This precious expression of Sangiovese exhibits a gorgeous level of...
99 JS / 96 AG / 96 WS / 95+ WA / 95 DE / 18 JR This is a fantastic and refined Blanc de Blancs. So layered and complex, with lemon curd, chalk, hazelnuts, pastries, baked apples and almond croissants. Structured and tightly...
98 AG Another stunning wine, the 2012 Tenuta di Trinoro wraps around the palate with stunning depth and power. Today, the flavors are incredibly primary, but it is the wines textural depth and nuance that impress. The 2012...
98 VM The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva TB takes things to a much darker, deeper and more savory place than nearly any wine in its category. Cloves and cinnamon combine with balsamic spice, molten...
98 JS / 97 DE / 96 VM / 95 WA Compelling aromas of chili pepper, nuts, beeswax and dark fruits with dried strawberries. Hints of black olives and meat. Full body with extremely thick, silky tannins and a long,...
97 VM Layers of inky, black fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, menthol and melted road tar are all layered together in the 2012 Syrah. Deep, fleshy and explosive in the glass, the Syrah is endowed with marvelous complexity and...
91 WS An elegant Champagne, fine and creamy on the palate, and with fresh acidity and a hint of minerally oyster shell enlivening flavors of apricot, almond biscotti and candied lemon peel. Disgorged July 2019. Drink now...
96 DE / 96 WE / 95 WI / 95 WS / 94 JS / 93 AG / 17.5 JR #3 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2020 A generous golden colour betrays the dominance of Pinot Noir in the blend; this theme thereafter...
96 DE / 94 JS / 92 WS / 92 WE / 16.5+ JRGold Medal 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards 51% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot MeunierStriking nose of white pepper, strawberry and red berries. Lovely orange fruit character,...
97 WA / 96 JS / 95+ VM / 17.5 JR This is the 13th edition that Vietti has come out with, over the span of 38 years, of this stunning Riserva, a wine that ultimately is produced only about once every four years or so. It was...
98 WI / 97 DE / 96 VM / 95 JA / 95 WA / 18 JR The 2012 Vieux Chateau Certan is medium to deep garnet-purple colored. It charges out with impressively pure, laser-precise, and intense scents of blueberry compote,...
95 VM The 2012 Extra-Brut Les Blanc de Blancs Blanches Voies is stellar. It offers tons of brilliance and energy, especially for a year in which most wines are quite a bit more radiant. It's a style that works quite well...
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