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
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
Though perhaps unusually for a domaine located in Ambonnay (Pinot Noir terroir), vigneron Benoît Marguet prefers a Chardonnay dominant blend for his rosés. In the 2016 edition of his non-vintage Shaman Chardonnay... Read More
This is a serious white with dried apple, pineapple and white peach to the stone and honeysuckle character. Full-bodied, bright and fruity with a fascinating undertone of spice and cream. Drink or hold.
The 2020 Chardonnay 3D features delicate, precise aromas this vintage: lemongrass, candied citrus and white peach are complemented by deeper wafts of matchstick and honeycomb. Medium-bodied, its generous, ripe citrus flavors are... Read More
A ripe, plush Champagne, with dried white cherry and apricot fruit layered with salted almond and pastry cream notes, which are enlivened by orange peel acidity. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. 2,000 cases... Read More
Aromas of candied ginger, baked pear and fresh herbs. Full-bodied with a lovely, oily texture. Layered flavors of chamomile and lavender at the beginning, but turns toward fresh cream and then the note of candied ginger on the... Read More
This white Beaujolais neatly combines freshness, creaminess and toasty complex in a very well-crafted package and could be mistaken for a village wine from Burgundy. Long, very clean and mineral finish. A single vineyard wine... 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
