Domaine Berthenet, Montagny, Tête de Cuvée 2018- Makes Decanter’s Regional Profile: Montagny “At the same time, smaller domaines are gaining in importance…(Among) Key names are Berthenet”- Decanter 91 points – Decanter “Berthenet’s Tête de Cuvée is a blend from all but one of the domaine’s vineyards. Succulent, ripe and honeyed, the calcareous slopes have added freshness,…
Eric de Suremain, Monthelie 1er Cru Clou de Chenes 2014 “The 2014 Monthélie 1er Cru Clou des Chênes has a fragrant floral bouquet, hints of iris and violet filtering through the blackberry and raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with quite supple tannin and a little more weight towards the finish for a Monthélie. There…
Domaine Gaillard, Crozes-Hermitage 2018 91 points – Jeb Dunnuck “The deep purple-hued 2018 Crozes-Hermitage is outstanding, a charming, fruit forward effort very much in the style of the vintage. Loaded with notions of black and blue fruits, ground pepper, and violets as well as a touch of earthiness, drink it any time over the coming…
Domaine Berthenet, Montagny, 1er Cru Les Bonneveaux 2016 – “Lean, evoking apple, citrus and clove flavors. Vibrant and almost racy, with a lingering finish echoing lemon and clove notes. 200 cases made. — Wine Spectator
Gaillard, Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2018 – affordable Northern Rhone “Opaque ruby. Ripe dark fruit, licorice and a hint of smokiness on the nose and in the mouth. In a fleshy, open-knit style, with good heft on the gently tannic finish, which leaves a cracked pepper note behind.”- Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Domaine de Mourchon, Côtes du Rhône-Séguret Tradition 2017 (90-92) points – Wine Advocate “The 2017 Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Tradition is full-bodied, creamy and lush in the mouth, yet it remains lively, energetic and long on the finish. It’s dark-fruited and spicy, with hints of mocha, clove and allspice that linger on the finish.…
La Font de Notre Dame, Gigondas le Mas 2017 92 points – Vinous “Deep glistening crimson. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, incense and candied flowers, and a smoky mineral note builds in the glass. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering primary raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and an earthy licorice accent.…
HENRI BOILLOT 2018 White Burgundies Collected Burghound Reviews
Domaine de Mourchon, Côtes du Rhône 2018- “This estate consistently produces a great Cotes du Rhone, and they’ve done well in 2018. Revealing a ruby/purple hue as well as juicy notes of blackberries, peppery herbs, licorice, and spice, it’s medium-bodied, has good overall freshness, loads of upfront charm, and a great finish. Drink this undeniably delicious,…
Couly-Dutheil’s, Chinon, Les Chanteaux – “great alternatives under £20/$20”- Decanter on the Couly-Dutheil, Les Chanteaux 2015 93 points – Decanter “Enticing aromas of ripe pear, chalk and minerals. The flavours show the same confidence with a touch of ginger spice and honey in a supple, energetic, style with stony depth. An engaging wine full of…