Domaine Testut, Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2017 – 92 pts. “Outstanding” – Burghound “(from Côte de Bréchain) An attractively fresh, airy and cool nose offers up notes of mineral reduction, lemon zest, acacia blossom and soft hints of tidal pool and exotic fruit character. The rich and relatively full-bodied flavors possess fine mid-palate concentration…

Vigneau-Chevreau, Vouvray, Cuvée Silex 2018 – “A wonderful Chenin Blanc from Vigneau-Chevreau in the Loire”- Jane Anson #10 Jane Anson’s “Top Fine Wines 2019” 95 points – Decanter “A brilliant value Chenin that delivers the moreish combination of steely acidity with sweet peaches and pear creaminess. There is a touch of residual sugar in this –…

Château Pontet-Canet Paullac 2016 – #90 in JD “Top 100 Red Wines of 2019” 98+ points – Jeb Dunnuck.com “Reminding me of the 2010 and, I suspect, a wine that will merit a triple-digit rating in a decade or so (I tasted this on multiple occasions and thought it was perfect on one of them), the…

Château Fleur Cardinale, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru – New Jane Anson’s Decanter Reviews 95 points Château Fleur Cardinale, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016 “Plump, well-ripened but mellow fruit from the first nose. Touches of violet florality also as the Cabernet Franc takes the lead, and again the minerality is emphasised with a slate texture on the finish which…

Philippe Leclerc, Gevrey Chambertin, en Champs 2016 “Outstanding” (89-91) points – Burghound “Here there is no reductive funk and instead a nose that reflects notes of plum, earth, the sauvage and a hint of wood. There is both better minerality and a finer mouthfeel to the sleek and beautifully well-detailed flavors that deliver excellent length on the…

Pierre Gaillard Crozes-Hermitage 2017 – 90 points – Vinous “Opaque bright-rimmed ruby. Smoke-tinged blueberry and cherry on the nose, along with hints of cracked pepper and olive. Round and fleshy but lively as well, offering gently sweet blue fruit and floral pastille flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. The smoky note recurs on…

J.Laurens, La Rose No.7, Sparkling Rosé NV – Top “Créme de la Crémant”- Crémant de Limoux 91 “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…

Château Simon Sauternes 2015 – legendary sweet wine of Bordeaux 91 pts. – Wine Enthusiast “Already developing well, this rich wine is balanced by acidity. It offers spice, generous apricot and wildflower-honey flavors and a core of botrytis. This wine from Anne-Laure Dufour is still young and will develop further. Drink from 2021.”- Wine Enthusiast

Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 2016 Named #2 – 100 points Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selections 2019 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.…

Domaine Cheysson, Beaujolais Cru Chiroubles, Clos les Farges 2017 90 points- Vinous “Vivid ruby. Dried cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors are complemented by a hint of spiciness. Shows good breadth and no rough edges, and finishes on a repeating dark fruit note, with gentle tannic grip and strong persistence. Drink 2020-2024.” – Josh Raynolds, Vinous