From the family domaine of Aubert de Villaine who, in 2022, stepped down as co-manager of Domaine de la Romanée Conti after 48 years. In this 2021 vintage wine, instead of being sourced solely from Bouzeron, seven parcels... Read More
Stunning nose of Amalfi lemon, yellow peach and mirabelle. Very straight and sleek, with serious stony minerality and enough creaminess wrapped around this to prevent the wine from feeling austere at any point. Spot-on balance... Read More
There is a generous ripe apple fruit with an edge of citrus to this wine, accents of fresh white flowers and marzipan and a firm saline mineral underpinning. The texture is rich, yet there is plenty of energy to carry this to... Read More
Ripe aromas of green apple, passionfruit, and melon dominate the nose and are given depth with shades of butter, chamomile, and spice. The texture is rich and deep, with a creamy feel but no sense of heaviness. The grapes are... Read More
This charming, fresh Corton Charlemagne boasts apricot and quince aromas with notes of cream and beeswax. The texture is lively and fresh, with a balance and elegance that are very engaging. The wine is produced by an exchange... Read More
The estate is noted for white wine, and this latest release lives up to the reputation. This textured, mainly Sauvignon Blanc wine has tight acidity set against wood aging and ripe citrus and white-fruit flavors. Drink the wine... Read More
A very classic Yquem. Breathtakingly wide spectrum of floral honey, exotic fruit (passion fruit, mango and pineapple), caramel and marzipan aromas. But none of this is a jot too much. In fact, the wine is extremely precise and... Read More
The 2009 Guiraud is one of the gems of Sauternes this vintage, one of the finest offerings in recent years. It has a wonderful, beautifully delineated bouquet with expressive scents of wild honey, orange pith, Seville orange marmalade... Read More
Delicate aromas of almonds and marzipan lead onto a ripe palate with a glycerol texture, waxy white flowers, almond butter and sweet, nutty pears. Fresh limestone and green apple acidity give a direct, crisp length. Intense minerality... Read More
The 2021 Les Charms Godard is mostly Sémillon in this vintage, with smaller pieces of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. In 2021, Les Charmes Godard is brighter and more focused than in the past. Time in bottle will help... Read More
Dried lemon-zest, pineapple, lychee, lemon-grass and spice aromas. Lots of dried pear. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity. Dense, layered and flavorful. Fresh ginger undertones. Needs a year or two to come together. 400... Read More
The 2016 Clémentin de Pape Clement Blanc reveals suggestions of fresh hay, dried persimmons, pineapple and wild thyme plus a waft of oyster shell. Medium-bodied, crisp and clean, with compelling saline notions, it finishes... Read More
Sunny yellow fruit aromas with a touch of lemon rind, peach kernel and toasted buckwheat. A dense and weighty palate with a honeyed note, but more on the floral, honeysuckle side. Really mouthpuckering acidity.
A new, limited production wine from Suduiraut made only in select vintages with just 800 bottles produced in 2020. Honeyed lemon and caramel on the nose, with acacia and toasted elements. Cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest open... Read More
Fresh acidity and ripe red apple flavors give this wine a bright character that contrasts with the more rounded texture and touches of white fruits. The wine is full, vibrant and ready to drink.
There will be multiple bottlings of the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Mise Tardive, this year, next year and beyond. Still in tank on the lees, it offers up aromas of pear, waxy citrus fruit and freshly baked bread, followed by... Read More
This bottle of 1967 Quarts de Chaume was recorked in 2002. It offers a singular bouquet of caramelized citrus, white truffle, browned sugar and honey. Deep, ripe, unctuous and powerful, yet with vibrant acidity, it’s an... Read More
Intriguing aromas of dragon fruit, sliced almond, lemon leaf, lime and lemongrass. Medium-bodied with nice structured tannins. Some real charm here with notes of chamomile and sage. Really clean, fresh and clear. Drink now. Screw... Read More
Seductive and expressive, with a firming layer of bitter almond, citrus pith and mineral notes buoying a ripe mix of melon, yellow plum and peach flavors. Big in stature, with remarkable density and saltiness, this hums through... Read More
Light lemony aromas trip daintily onto an energetic palate, with soft hints of yellow plum and a long crystalline finish showing complexity and length. This is a lovely young wine with good potential to gain further complexity... Read More
Alluring and delicious, with creamed peach and apple flavors gilded with shortbread and dried herbs on a beautifully textured, weighty palate supported by white tea tannins. Shows tension and energy, with wet stone and ginger... Read More
This ripe, wood-aged wine brings together spice, rich white fruits and a slash of oakiness. A fresh edge balances the warm fruits and creamy aftertaste. Drink the wine from 2022. — Roger Voss
A very fresh dry white with yellow apple, lemon, fresh garden herb and snowpea aromas. Crisp and structured with a nice interplay of lively acidity and creaminess. Long, delicately spicy and herbal finish that’s very clean.... Read More
This is also sufficiently ripe to partially display fruit from the yellow side of the spectrum along with spice, citrus confit and floral scents. The rich and solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors are at once succulent yet... Read More