Disgorged in May 2021, the latest rendition of Bollinger's NV Brut Special Cuvée is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil and peach, mingled with hints of walnuts and freshly baked... Read More
This effervescent French sparkler offers a crystal-clear light yellow hue with persistent fine bubbles, showcasing expressive citrus and floral aromas that lead to a well-balanced palate where vibrant freshness mingles with citrus... Read More
Hints of petrol and straw are present on the ripe and fresh aromas of lemon-lime and pear essence. I like the sense of underlying tension on the nicely detailed middle weight flavors that possess both better than average depth... Read More
More subtle though not invisible wood with the same hint of vanilla frames the lemon and floral aromas of essence of green apple. The sleek, intense and overtly mineral-driven flavors terminate in a bitter lemon-inflected finish... Read More
A restrained nose is ripe but cool with its fresh aromas of white peach, apple, tangerine and lemon-lime nuances. There is very good richness to the rich and generous medium-bodied flavors that deliver solid length on the saline-inflected,... Read More
Since 1604, Château Fuissé has been a cornerstone of Burgundian winemaking, stewarded by five generations of the Vincent family who have consistently expanded both their holdings and reputation. Now under Antoine... Read More
It is interesting to note that Charles Emile Ellner the founder of the House, began acquiring small vineyards in Epernay while he was at the start of a career as a professional riddler. A born wine grower, Pierre, Charles’... Read More
Located in the heart of Chablis, Château de Chemilly exemplifies the region's legendary terroir, where vines dig deep into the prized limestone-clay soils formed millions of years ago from ancient seabeds. The estate... Read More
The Santenay appellation is situated to the south of the Côte de Beaune, and ends in the long vineyard of the Maranges appellation. Red wines are produced primarily (more than 80% of total production).
Steeped in history, Domaine Billaud-Simon crafts exceptional Chablis since 1815. A leading producer, they were among the first to introduce Chablis to the US market. Their signature style emphasizes crisp minerality, purity, and... Read More
A vague suggestion of exotic fruit can be found on the pretty floral and white orchard fruit-scented nose. The succulent, round and rich middleweight flavors possess both good energy and detail while displaying solid length on... Read More
An exuberantly floral-suffused combination features notes of spice, wet stone and discreet green apple hints. Once again there is a lovely texture to the refined and intensely mineral-driven middleweight flavors that also conclude... Read More
The 2022 Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc has a generous nose with rose water, dried honey scents, and a touch of white tea. The well-balanced palate has a fine bead of acidity, with lime cordial and orange peel, slightly pithy on the... Read More
Domaine de la Jobeline is a family-run winery in Verzé, a historic village in Burgundy’s Mâconnais region. Established in 1915, they cultivate 11 hectares of sustainably-farmed vineyards across rolling hillsides... Read More
The Saint-Aubin 1er cru En Rémilly 2019 comes from a south-facing plot with deep soils. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The slight reduction does not alter in any way the superb nose with notes of petrol, flint,... Read More
Domaine Guy Bocard boasts a rich history of crafting exceptional white wines in Burgundy. Founded in the 1920s, the Bocard family has been cultivating vines in Meursault for generations. Since 2020, winemaker René Mora... Read More
Domaine Laroche is a historic and respected producer in Chablis, Burgundy. Their vineyards are spread across the region, with holdings in Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Chablis appellations. They are passionate about quality and... Read More
An elegant, pure and more floral nose offers up its combination of green apple, prominent citrus and crushed fennel nuances. There is borderline painful intensity to the appealingly textured medium weight flavors that exude a... Read More
Prominent notes of honeysuckle, Granny Smith apples, spice and a plenitude of spice elements are similarly wonderfully fresh and bright. The rich, delicious and succulent medium-bodied flavors also possess a highly sophisticated... Read More
There is enough reduction to overshadow the underlying fruit. There is by contrast excellent verve and freshness to the utterly delicious and gorgeously textured medium-bodied flavors that are at once rich, concentrated and seductive... Read More
This exciting Champagne house is lead by winemaker Juliette Alips, a protégé of prestigious producers like Louis Roederer. Alips sources grapes from exceptional Grand Cru vineyards, showcasing the finest terroirs... Read More
This exciting Champagne house is lead by winemaker Juliette Alips, a protégé of prestigious producers like Louis Roederer. Alips sources grapes from exceptional Grand Cru vineyards, showcasing the finest terroirs... Read More
An airy hint of grapefruit sits atop the cooler aromas of mineral reduction, white flowers and green apple. There is excellent underlying tension to the chiseled and stony middle weight flavors that possess fine length on the... Read More
