17 JR Deep crimson. Scented bitter-cherry aromas – quite rewarding. Very juicy and well judged though the finish is pretty dry and severe at the moment, but it is possible to see the village character. Very...
98 JD / 97 JS / 97 WE / 96 VM / 96 WA / 95+ WI Based on 60% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, with 17% raised in barrels, the 2008 Champagne Nicolas François spent more than 150 months on its lees, with 2.9 grams...
99 JS / 98+ WA / 98+ WI / 98 JD / 97 DE / 97 WS / 96 VM / 18 JR #37 Jeb Dunnuck's Top 100 2023#72 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of France 2023Amazing aromas of sweet uncooked pie crust with almonds. Then you smell...
94 WA / 92+ VM / 92 WS / 18 JR The 2008 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is performing nicely from bottle, even if it's not quite as it was five or six years ago, offering up aromas of orange oil, fresh pear, honeycomb, dried...
16.5 JR Rich sweet and dark. Fine sandy tannins and an overriding freshness giving an elegant and juicy finish.-Julia Harding MW, Jancis...
95-97 WA / 95 VM / 95 WE / 95 JS / 95 WCI / 95 DE / 18 JR In time, the profound 2008 Cheval Blanc will rank alongside this estate's great successes of 2005, 2000, and 1998. A harvest that began at the end of September and...
92 WA / 90+ VM / 90 WS / 16.5 JR Tasted single blind against its peers. This has a very floral, exuberant bouquet with white peach and grapefruit soaring from the glass. It is very pure and vivacious. The palate is...
93 BH / 92-93 WA / 91+ VM Note: from both Charmes proper and MazoyèresTasting note: Here the nose displays both upper and lower register aromas of elegant red berry fruit, floral notes and plenty of Gevrey-style...
97 JS / 96+ WA / 94 VM / 94 WI / 94 FS / 93 WS The pureness of fruit is so intense here. It's also so clean and beautiful. The wine shows fabulous aromas of flowers, blueberries, and raspberries. It’s full-bodied,...
97 FS / 96 WS / 96 VM / 95 WA / 95 WE / 94 JD The nose of the golden wine immediately radiates creaminess, a soft richness that is reminiscent of freshly baked apricot and almond tart and red apple flesh, laced with fine,...
The history and evolution of a vineyard through inheritances, purchases, regroupings of lands, can lead to the association of several AOC (Protected Designations of Origins, i.e. PDOs) within the same estate. Chasse-Spleen...
100 JS / 99 WS / 99 DE / 97+ JD / 97 VM / 97 WE / 97 WI / 18+ JR#18 Jeb Dunnuck's Top 100 2023#31 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2021#99 Wine Spectator Top 100 2021 This is very structured and framed...
93 BH / 17.5 JR Note: from 50+ year old vines; a monopole of the domaineTasting note: A nose of pure pinot, violets and dissolved mineral notes complement to perfection the detailed and stone-driven medium-bodied flavors...
Terroir: Vrigny, Calcareous ClayFarming: Organic & BiodynamicBlend: 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% MeunierAge of the vines: 50 year oldWinemaking: 6 months in foudres (larger oak barrels)Aging: 10 years on the lees...
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...
96 JS / 94 JD / 93 VM / 17 JR A very rich Blanc de Blancs champagne that doesn’t taste bone-dry, thanks to the stunning harmony. Tons of dried pear and apple character is married to a wonderfully creamy and silky...
95 JS / 94 DE / 93 WE / 93 FS / 91 WSSilver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 An excellent introduction to the brilliance of the 2008 vintage in Champagne, this has a cornucopia of citrus, toast and brioche notes, plus...
96 JD / 96 RP / 96 WCI / 94 JS / 94 VM Unquestionably one of the gems in the vintage is the 2008 Pontet-Canet, which reminds me of the 2005 with its concentrated, deep, powerful style. Beautiful dark fruits, graphite,...
95 WS / 17 JR This haunting wine evokes violet, black currant and slate aromas and flavors, all defined by the taut, racy structure. Light-weight, lean and intense, with a kaleidoscope of flavors on the expansive finish...
93 WA / 93 WE / 92 WS Tasted single blind against its peers. The Chateau Rieussec 2008 should become an excellent Sauternes for the vintage. It has a floral bouquet with peach, tinned apricot and a touch of marmalade, all...
100 JS / 98+ VM / 98 WA / 98 JM / 98 DE / 97 WE / 19 JR#1 GVWM Staff Favorite 2024 - Andy L.Buy 5 get 1 FREE! Add 6 to your cart and 1 is automatically free - only $249.17ea! The perfect blanc de blancs. Full-bodied with a...
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