There is a pure lemony fruit on the initial attack here, but there is more complexity than that, with saline, iodine notes, plus hints of beeswax and hay. The texture is truly enchanting, with a rich, waxy, slightly phenolic texture... Read More
The attractive red-beet and milk-chocolate nose leads you into a full-bodied, tannic wine that’s built for long aging. Plenty of ripe plum on the very bold, almost massive palate. Expands nicely as it aerates, but you need... Read More
The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a more complex and engaging bouquet compared to the Bienvenues, with scents of citrus peel, lime and orange pith, a little more mineralité although it seems less intense than... Read More
A ripe, fresh and pretty nose layers notes of black cherry, raspberry, violet and a discreet whiff of earth. The rich, vibrant and delicious middle weight flavors possess a velvety texture that extends to the lingering finale... Read More
Not surprisingly, this is aromatically similar to the regular cuvée though it is slightly cooler and a bit spicier as well. The vibrant middle weight possess the same highly beguiling texture that is almost lilting while... Read More
A riper nose is composed of ripe apple, pear compote and just sliced grapefruit. There is fine volume and excellent intensity to the stony medium weight flavors that culminate in a markedly dry, youthfully austere and balanced... Read More
Super-fresh, cool and elegant aromas are comprised by ultra-floral and spicy elements that include various red berry scents along with hints of herbal tea. The sleek, refined and intense medium weight flavors possess a highly... Read More
Silky and exuding violet, blackberry and black currant, this red is about as alluring as a young Burgundy gets. It firms up on the finish with refined, cocoa powder tannins. Vibrant and long too. Drink now through 2028. 74 cases... Read More
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has closed down a touch on the nose, eventually revealing red fruit, violet petals and a light oyster shell note. Fine delineation and superb focus. The palate is detailed and precise, just a faint... Read More
The 2009 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon offers up aromas of waxy citrus, beeswax, fresh peach and dried white flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny palate with lively acids and a broad, expansive finish. Defaix's... Read More
Bottled in February 2021 (no, that isn't a typo), Defaix's 2009 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet wafts from the glass with aromas of honeycomb, golden orchard fruit, apricot, spices and dried white flowers.... Read More
Aromas of citrus confit, toasted nuts, beeswax, warm hay and dried fruits introduce Defaix's 2009 Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy wine that combines classically Chablisien cut with the generosity... Read More
This Beaujolais masterpiece is so concentrated and so pure, with lush, velvety sensuality that reminds me of great Pomerol. But there’s also almost breathtaking brightness, thanks to the magical combination of gamay and... Read More
This ripe wine has good structure. Tannins go with the dense black-currant and berry fruits, giving a young, richly textured wine. Wood aging has added spice and calmed the vibrant fruitiness to give final complexity. Drink the... Read More
This had just been bottled and was showing the effects as the nose was moderately reduced though I would not expect it to linger unduly. Otherwise there is excellent volume, intensity and richness to the concentrated medium-bodied... Read More
There is an interesting suggestion of sweetness to the layered nose of red cherry, acacia, lavender and anise scents. There is impressive volume and concentration to the bigger bodied and just as mineral-driven flavors that are... Read More
