A ‘labor of love’ in every bottle

Domaine J Laurens, Le Moulin Brut NV Blanquette de Limoux 90 points – Decanter’s Global Blanc de Blanc Panel Tasting “Bruised red apple notes underlying some delicate floral hints. Soft, grassy and approachable, leading to a strong finish. Shows lots of character.”- Decanter, August 2019

Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 2016 – 100 points – Wine Enthusiast “A voluptuous wine, this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure. Pure, crisp and packed with a black currant flavor, this will be a remarkable wine as it develops. Still young, it needs many years to develop. Don’t think about drinking…

Domaine du Grand Ormeau, Lalande de Pomerol 2016 – Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2019, 90 points: “Poised and savoury, with a lovely pace throughout, revealing black plum compote, graphite and cherry liqueur leading to a long finale.” – Decanter

Château Labégorce, Margaux 2016 94-95 points – James Suckling “This may be the best Labégorce ever. Full-bodied and dense yet vivid and energetic. Greatness in the making.”- JamesSuckling.com, April 2017 94 points – Vinous “The 2016 Labégorce comes from a property that has really been getting its act together in recent years. It has a…

Domaine de Mourchon, CdRV-Seguret Tradition 2016 Bronze Medal -Decanter World Wine Award 2019 “Red cherry, red plum, blackcurrant, herbal and black pepper nose with crunchy fruit flavours, a nice restraint and fresh tannins.” – Decanter 91 pts- Jeb Dunnuck “The 2016 Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Tradition is a step up over the 2015 and offers…

Château Biston-Brillette, Moulis-en-Médoc, 2016 90 points – Wine Enthusiast “This is a smoky, ripe wine with young new-wood flavors that will calm down. Ripe blackberry fruits that balance jammy Merlot and crisper, structured Cabernet Sauvignon are full of dark flavors with spice and considerable acidity to keep freshness at the end. Drink from 2022.” — RV,…

Domaine J. Laurens, Crémant de Limoux,  La Rosé No. 7 Brut NV – “Editor’s Choice” – WE 91 points “Editor’s Choice”- Wine Enthusiast “Lovely scents of red cherry and plum skin are coupled with an earthy hint of pressed violet on the nose of this fresh and inviting sparkling rosé. A bright and vibrant red color, it’s…

Cara Nord, Conca de Barbera Red 2015 – from the north face of the Sierra des Prades Moutains in Spain. 90 points – Wine Advocate “This 2015 Cara Nord is a red blend of Garnacha, Syrah and the local Garrut, a grape believed to have originated in the Conca de Barberà. The grapes come from a mixture…

Domaine de Mourchon, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, La Source 2017 – “Fresh, with a racy blanched almond edge around the mix of white peach, green fig and honeysuckle notes. Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.” — JM Wine Spectator