Ruchè is a beauty of an indigenous Piedmontese red variety, and we think this example from Ferraris is a must-try. An array of aromas to savor: roses, pepper, black cherries, and cinnamon. Lovely fresh acidity and a fine... Read More
A hint of Mirabelle plum plays on the nose before becoming fully fledged on the medium-sweet palate. This flows with a stone fruit flavor that is always tempered by lemon freshness. It's smooth, rounded and fruit-driven, with... Read More
The 2016 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gains, matured in up to 35% new oak, was showing a touch of reduction on the nose like the En Remilly, although it was far easier to discern the intense citrus and Granny Smith apple scents... Read More
Lots of bark, cherry, dried-flower and rose-stem aromas follow through to a medium-to full-bodied palate with firm tannins and a tight, chewy finish. Better after 2023.
The ginger and smoke aromas (slight reduction) ensure this riesling stands out from the crowd, and as it aerates even more spices and stone fruits emerge. This is still tightly wound with tremendous concentration and great mineral... Read More
Rich and velvety like devil's food cake, this deep, delicious and full-bodied wine tastes like chocolate, cloves and cinnamon and feels plush in texture. Soft tannins and superripe black cherries and blueberries make it easy... 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 rather grand chateau of this estate dates to the 19th century, a turreted affair very much in the Médoc tradition. The wine is classic as well, offering balanced acidity, black-currant fruit and a layer of tannins to... Read More
After 37 months en tirage, Dautel's 2016 Pinot Brut nature opens with a clear, very delicate and finely aromatic bouquet with very fine Pinot and brioche notes and again (like the Riesling brut) the purity, finesse and elegance... Read More
This red is pure and supple, evoking cherry, blackberry, licorice, earth and spice flavors, delivering almost seamless harmony at this early stage, with refined tannins that are very well-integrated. Shows fine length, courtesy... Read More
A ripe wine that has great fruit as well as tannins, this is rich and perfumed. It has a layer of minerality that brings it close to the tough schist of the Douro. At the same time, the rich fruits are generous. The potential... Read More
Such an amazing nose to this with dried peaches and limes, flowers and hot stones. Full-bodied, very sweet and powerful with a soft, caressing texture and a tangy, bright finish. A wonderful combination of late-harvest fruit and... Read More
The 2016 Concerto di Fonterutoli, the estate's blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, is dense, plush and explosive, with superb depth and notable persistence. Super-ripe black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice... Read More
