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…
Eric de Suremain, Rully 1er Cru Preaux 2015 90 points – Vinous “The 2015 Rully Préaux 1er Cru Rouge, matured in 15% new oak, has a gorgeous black plum and black cherry scented nose. The palate is very smooth and seductive, rounded and plump in the mouth and yet it manages to convey tension and mineralité…
Domaine Testut, 1er Cru Chablis, Montée de Tonnerre 2017 92 points – Wine Advocate “Testut’s 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with a classy bouquet of ripe lemons, orange oil, green pear, crisp green apple, oyster shell and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, it’s a…
Domaine de Mourchon, Cotes du Rhone Villages-Seguret, Loubié Rosé 2019 90 points- Jeb Dunnuck “The light pink/salmon hued 2019 Loubié Rosé from Mourchon a beautiful village not far from Gigondas and is a blend of Grenache and Syrah. It offers a beautiful bouquet of ripe peach, tangerines, and strawberries to go with a juicy, medium-bodied…
Domaine Testut 1er Cru Chablis Vaillons 2018 – 91 points – Wine Advocate “The 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons mingles aromas of pear and orange rind with hints of oatmeal and beeswax in an inviting bouquet, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny palate that displays fine tension the core and appealing chalky back-end grip.…
HENRI BOILLOT 2018 Red Burgundies Collected Burghound Reviews
Domaine Cheysson, Beaujolais Cru Chiroubles, Clos les Farges 2018 “Opening in the glass with a pretty bouquet of raspberries, cherries, licorice and spices, the 2018 Chiroubles from Domaine Cheysson is medium to full-bodied, with a delicate core of fruit and chewy structuring tannins. Drink 2019-2022.”- William Kelley, Wine Advocate