98pts Vinous Owners LVMH took the decision to delay the release of the 2019 Yquem until spring 2022. It was tasted with winemaker Sandrine Garbay in London. Tasting the 2019, I noticed that it has a slightly paler hue compared to recent vintages (though I never read too much into the colour of young Sauternes.) For…
Wine Spectator Yellow apple, thyme and lemon curd notes mix in this juicy, forthright white. Plump, open finish. Food & Wine This blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sauvignon Gris, 20%Muscadelle, and 10% Semillon is lifted with orange and lemon blossoms, honeysuckle, and white figs that all precede a palate of lemon pith, flowers, nectarines, white peaches,…
92pts Jeb Dunnuck A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, the classic 2020 Vinsobres from this château is beautiful and has a round, supple, elegant, medium to full-bodied style as well as textbook blackberry and black raspberry fruits, some peppery herb and floral nuances, remarkable purity, and a great finish. It s one heck of…
93pts Jeb Dunnuck Leading off the barrel samples, the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage is a big, rich, meaty beauty offering medium to full-bodied richness, lots of red and black fruits, some smoky, meaty, bacony notes, fine tannins, and a great finish. It s a gorgeous wine. 93pts James Suckling A harmonious, round and textural Crozes-Hermitage. Aromas of dark…
94pts Vinous Deep magenta. High-toned cherry and blackberry aromas show very good clarity with black pepper and smoky mineral accents. Shows firm tension and a spicy cut to its gentle sweet red and dark berry, bitter chocolate and succulent herb flavors. Youthfully gripping tannins lend framework to a long, smoky finish that echoes the spice…
Winemaker Notes This fusion of Grenache and Pinot Noir delivers aromas and flavors of strawberry, gingerbread, almond, cinnamon and heirloom rose. Delicious with stews, grilled meats, dark fish, and tomato-based dishes such as ratatouille. Winery Notes Chateau de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the appellation’s benchmark wines. Wine has been…
94pts Jeb Dunnuck The 2022 Saint Joseph is inky hued, with a classic granite-influenced style in its focused red and black fruits as well as peppery, herbal, bloody nuances. It s medium to full-bodied, rich, and concentrated. 94pts James Suckling A robust, well-built and focused red with aromas of dark cherries, sweet berries, wild herbs and baking…
97pts James Suckling Tasting this astonishing Fleurie is like watching the flickering of dappled shade on a hot summer s day with a gentle breeze. The delicate interplay of dark (structure) and light (red fruit and floral aromas) in the nose and on the extremely focused palate is fascinating, and has a stunning combination of…
Winemaker Maker Our Moulin-Ã -Vent is a blend of our parcels, all of which have in common the fact that they are planted on the very old parent rock of black granite, which is almost outcropping, with a very fine grain that lends a great deal of subtlety and depth to the wine. Moulin-Ã -Vent 2021 is…
Winemaker Notes Chateau des Bachelards vineyard was created by the Benedictine monks of Cluny and the wine is part of this culture of intuition and observation. The Château is doubly certified in organic and biodynamic viticulture, and is a forerunner in its appellation in many respects: agroforestry in the vines, permaculture vegetable garden, sheep, bees,…
100pts Jeb Dunnuck Lastly, the 2020 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is another legendary wine from this château that has been on an incredible run over the past decade. A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot that was brought up all in new French oak, it has a saturated purple hue to go with an incredible,…
100pts Jeb Dunnuck Reminding me of the 2010 with its incredible stature and class (as opposed to the more opulently styled 2009), the 2016 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a legendary wine from the genius of Bruno Borie, who has managed this estate brilliantly since he arrived in 2003. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15%…
#96 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009 95pts Wine Spectator Very perfumed and beautiful, showing blackberry and raspberry aromas, with hints of vanilla. Deep and complex. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, powerful finish. Excellent for the vintage. Best after 2015. 95pts Decanter This is not quite as silky smooth and rich as the…
95pts Wine Enthusiast Dark and structured, this is a firm wine. It has a smoky wood character, powerful tannins over intensely ripe fruit. Acidity and sweetness balance to give a dense wine, powered with richness and destined to age for many years. Cellar Selection 94pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The finest Giscours in my…
100pts Jeb Dunnuck I finished my trip through Bordeaux with the 2020 Château Haut-Brion, and it was certainly a fitting cap to the trip. Revealing a deep ruby plum hue, the 2020 exhibits extraordinary aromatics of ripe black fruits, scorched earth, cold fireplace, and acacia flowers. An absolute blockbuster on the palate, this structured, full-bodied,…