Aligoté is often treated as Chardonnay’s simpler, less noteworthy white wine counterpart in Burgundy. But the fact is, some wineries have been making Aligoté for ages, coaxing texture and complexity out of... Read More
This parcel is north of the village of Meursault, but higher on the slope than the neighboring “Les Corbins.” The resulting wine has excellent penetration on the palate and is normally dominated by its firm minerality... Read More
Violet reflections, great clarity of colour and immediate whoosh of salinity through the redcurrant fruits. Powerful and focused with bright berry flavours, it practically defines the term crunchy fruit, then softens to show creamier... Read More
The 2020 Château de Cruzeau Blanc has a perfumed nose of yellow plum, nectarine and honeysuckle scents and hints of Swiss roll, all quite irresistible. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity; crisp red apple... Read More
Château Haut-Segottes has fewer than 10 hectares of vines located within the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation. This wine is usually dominant with Cabernet Franc, which produces a wine of considerable structure and is... Read More
Château Haut-Segottes has fewer than 10 hectares of vines located within the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation.This wine is usually dominant with Cabernet Franc, which produces a wine of considerable structure and is exceptionally... Read More
Ripe, luminous wild strawberries and black cherry flavors explode from nose to finish in this hedonistic, intensely fruity blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. It’s gorgeously primary in youth with a zesty mineral... Read More
This humbly priced Sauternes from the family estate of Chateau Laribotte is excellent and will pair well with salty, funky cheeses or fruit tarts. Made from 95% Semillon, with 4% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle, this layered... Read More
By Bordeaux standards, this is relatively tiny estate. It is run by Julie and Xavier Gonet-Médeville, both of whom hail from storied winemaking families—hers from Sauternes, his from Champagne. From their 11-hectare... Read More
If you have not tasted white from this historic estate yet, now is your chance. This age-worthy wine has energy and power and yet manages to hold onto its elegance. Yellow peaches, red delicious apples, poached pear, and an interesting... Read More
Another absolutely perfect wine in this incredible vintage, the 2020 Château Tertre Roteboeuf comes from a tiny hillside vineyard (5.6 hectares) and is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc raised all in new Radoux barrels.... Read More
Tour Bayard is relatively modern in style, with refined tannins, punchy fruit, and seductive aromas. Silky, lush, round and rich, with layers of ripe, deep, sweet red and black pit fruits and licorice that keep on going.... Read More
This 15 hectare estate is situated at Prayssac in the Cahors region of France and has been in the hands of the Jouffreau family for over 300 years now. Only Malbec is grown here from very old vines - some up to 120 years old,... Read More
A portion of the Clos de la Cure vines are situated on the Saint Christophe des Bardes plateau in a beautiful walled vineyard and the rest lie on the plateau of Saint Etienne de Lisse. The vineyards share the same soil composition... Read More
Produced by the famed Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan, this 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc was matured 25% in barrel and in temperature-controlled vats with regular stirring of the lees. It provides that creamy... Read More
A partnership between Paul Hobbs, internationally renowned winemaker and Malbec specialist, and Bertrand Gabriel Vigouroux, whose family has been producing wine in Cahors, France since the 1880s, Crocus wines redefine Malbec from... Read More
Domaine Belargus looks set to radically change perceptions of Anjou wines as one of the most exciting new-comers to the Loire Valley. They're an organic operation and employ single plots, old vines, low yields, long elevage,... Read More
A tank-aged blend of 40% each Grenache and Syrah, plus 20% Carignan, the 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Clot del Pila La Perla features a mix of red and purple raspberries. It's medium to full-bodied, more charming and supple... Read More
Another absolute gem of a wine is the 2020 Roc De Cambes, which is mostly Merlot from vines just next to the Domaine de Cambes vineyards. Black cherries, plums, black raspberries, vanilla bean, camphor, and graphite are just some... Read More
This is an estate, and a winemaker, that does everything well, but there’s no denying that Étienne has an especially deft touch with whites. The “Clos du Château” bottling, which Étienne has... Read More
Super-ripe blackberry and plum fruit touched with leather, spice and smoke. The texture is impressively dense and concentrated, yet the wine never loses its silky elegance which lingers invitingly on the long finish. This is a... Read More
The appellation of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the north of the Rhône Valley. This comes from Maxime Graillot, the eldest son of Alain Graillot, who in the early 2000s branched off on his own after working wtih his father... Read More
In Provençal dialect, the name Font Sarade translates to “dry district” and helps us to understand the area’s reputation for producing rich and powerful wines. With aromas of ripe, red fruits and the famed... Read More
‘La Monatine’ is sneaky secret Meursault without the label, as the lieu-dit is located just next to the Château de Meursault, and part of it is classified as Meursault Village. Outstanding for the price. Round... Read More