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
Château Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estèphe 2016 – 93 points – James Suckling “The blueberry and blackberry aromas are certainly attractive here. Full-bodied and dense with a very velvety texture and a long, generous finish of ripe fruit and spice. Drink from 2022.”- James Suckling.com 92 points – Decanter “The nose reflects very ripe red and black…
Domaine Testut Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2018 – 91 pts. – Burghound “(from 70+ year old vines in Beugnons). Here too there is a hint of quinine to the more classically styled nose of white pepper, floral, citrus and iodine-suffused aromas. The rich and nicely refined medium weight flavors exude a fine bead of minerality as…
Clos du Roy Fronsac 2016 – 92-93 points – James Suckling “Lots of blackberry, blueberry and black-licorice aromas. Full body, chewy tannins and a hazelnut, dark-fruit and walnut aftertaste. A blend of merlot and cabernet franc. Needs two or three years of bottle age to soften. Try in 2022.”- James Suckling 91-93 points – Wine…
Château Badette, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016 – 95 points – Jeb Dunnuck “A straight-up thrill ride of a Saint-Emilion, the 2016 Château Badette comes from a complex mix of clay and sandstone soils and checks in as a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot that was raised in 85% new…
Les Pagodes de Cos, Saint-Estèphe 2016 (second label of Cos d’Estournel) 94 points – James Suckling “A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025.”- James Suckling, 2/19 93 points…
Eric de Suremain Rully 1er Cru Pillot 2017 – biodynamic white burgundy 93 points – Wine Advocate “Produced from vines planted in 1920 in an east/southeast-facing premier cru, de Suremain’s finest white is the 2017 Rully 1er Cru Pillot L’intemporelle, a striking wine that offers up attractive aromas of confit citrus, crisp green orchard fruit…