The 2021 Riesling Wiebelsberg Grand Cru is from Boeckel's substantial 2.5-hectare plot, two of which are contiguous right in the heart of Wiebelsberg. Boeckel says, “This is not Riesling; this is Wiebelsberg.”... Read More
Plenty of chamomile and spice followed by ripe pear and sweet hay aromas mark this value-priced Champagne from the Arce Valley's D'Armanville, which has been making wine in the region for 150 years. Flavours of bruised... Read More
Produced from purchased grapes grown by Romain Saurel’s uncle, the 2022 Vacqueyras Selection is a 70-30 blend of Grenache and Syrah. It boasts nicely concentrated fruit notes of blueberries and cherries tinged with licorice.... Read More
The 2022 Saint-Véran Les Châtaigniers is raised in foudre. It is more austere on the nose compared to the La Vieille Vigne, but it is well-defined with scents of dried honey and nectarine coming through with time,... Read More
A crunchy white with a refreshing, fruity character. It shows notes of ripe orchard fruit, sliced lemons and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with a spiced, slightly zesty nature and juicy acidity.
The 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition from Bosquet des Papes is a blend dominated by 75% Grenache Noir, complemented by 11% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre and smaller parts of Cinsault, Vaccarèse and Counoise.... Read More
Elegant and fresh, the 2022 Gigondas la Marasque reveals aromas of dark cherries, plum and garrigue, followed by a medium to full-bodied, elegant and tense palate that segues into a juicy, gourmand and fresh finish. A blend of... Read More
The haunting bouquet of violets, forest floor, red beets and berries holds you in its gentle grip so that you have to force yourself to take a sip. But when you do, the combination of great concentration and finesse is truly breathtaking.... Read More
The smoldering smokiness of reduction deliciously colors the nose. Notes of yeast, cardamom, honey and fine sourdough on the creamy palate with restrained richness and steely grip.
This well-balanced Champagne is enlivened by bright, juicy acidity, with notes of ripe cantaloupe and yellow peach, biscuit and lemon-infused pastry cream. Zesty finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.... Read More
Fun and friendly, this has bright, high-toned blackcurrant and cherry fruit with quite mineral and grippy tannins that give a firm texture. Feels well worked, on the more savoury side, with the fruit concentration underneath the... Read More
Gentle blackcurrant perfume on the nose, sweet and soft with a touch of medicinal herbs. Juicy and supple with lots of freshness and a nice bouncy palate but also density in the tannins which are slightly robust still. Excellent... Read More
The 2022 Cantemerle offers up attractive aromas of minty blackberries, blueberries and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, broad and ample palate that's layered and textural, with a rich core of fruit largely concealing... Read More
A balanced, lively and precise white with aromas of fresh lemons, linden and exotic spices such as turmeric. It’s medium-bodied, with a bright core of aromatic herbs and spices bringing vitality on the palate. Vivid and... Read More
Barrel Sample. This wine is hugely rich while having wonderful acidity at its end. Dense botrytis and a powerful structure go along with the honey and marmalade flavors. It will certainly age well and long.
All Chardonnay, the 2022 Côtes Catalanes Infiniment De L'Ou Blanc is even more impressive, with classic buttered apple, honeysuckle, and citrus notes that blossom with time in the glass. With a round, opulent mouthfeel,... Read More
The 2022 Côtes Catalanes Rhapsody Blanc is smoking good and reminiscent of a Northern Rhône white (despite being all Roussanne). Stone fruits, buttered apples, white flowers, and a vibrant sense of minerality all emerge... Read More
The 2019 Château Laforge is more up-front and charming, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of savory red and black fruits, leafy herbs, iron, and tobacco. It has good acidity, ripe tannins, and, as with all of the releases... Read More
Wet stones and spice jump out at first followed by a combination of peach and pear aromas on the nose. The palate is similarly spicy with lots of white pepper which runs into pleasing stony grapefruit flavors.
Composed of 95% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2008 Sigalas Rabaud features a pale lemon-gold color and nose of warm pineapple, guava and peach preserves with touches of honeycomb and toast. Elegant in the mouth with a lively... Read More
Beautiful nose, blackcurrant, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, tobacco, cherries, crushed stones, blue fruit and bramble fruits. Sleek and straight, nice acidity, but this is quite linear with the Cabernet really giving the backbone,... Read More
A crunchy, bright and fruit-driven Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of cherries, strawberries, dried herbs and roasted peppercorns. It's full-bodied with chalky tannins and texture. Vivid and bright, with pristine fruit and... Read More
Bright ruby. High-pitched, mineral-inected red fruit and oral aromas are complicated by suggestions of allspice and licorice. Juicy and precise, conveying a clean, nervy quality to its raspberry and bitter cherry avors. Acts like... Read More
Crafted from Clairette and Bourboulenc, the 2023 Cotes du Rhone Lieu Dit Clavin Blanc evokes aromas of blanched almonds, white flowers, confit citron, spring flowers and ripe orchard fruits. Moderately weighted and juicy, it’s... Read More
The Côtes-du-Rhône 2022 Clavin evokes aromas of dark wild berries, licorice, violets, dark cherries and a touch of chocolate, followed by a moderately weighted, layered and juicy palate with a delicate and sappy core... Read More
