Complex nose of white pepper, chick peas and fresh green beans. On the palate the fruit character (apple ring and dried pear) is discreet, but that fits the mellow and winey style of the wine very well, and there’s plenty... Read More

The 2021 5 Stelle Sfursat Valtellina has an intense garnet color with ruby reflections. The bouquet is reminiscent of damp rock, undergrowth and ripe black plum with balsamic notes of laurel and basil. In the mouth, the tannins... Read More

The latest release of André Clouet’s NV Brut Grand Réserve Grand Cru is showing well, exhibiting a nicely integrated bouquet of red apple, ripe citrus fruit, honeycomb and blanched almonds, followed by a medium... Read More

Première Cuvée Extra-Brut, signature of the Bruno Paillard House, is a very personal interpretation of the whole region. It is the fruit of more than 30 crus from the noblest terroirs of the Champagne region, whose... Read More

Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note.

An intense golden appearance is topped with a mousse of great finesse – the Deutz signature – characteristic of wines having benefited from long maturation on the lees. On the nose, the wine initially displays floral... Read More

Savart L’Ouverture is the first wine in the Savart range, made only with Pinot Noir. Partly vinified in wood to gain in complexity and roundness, this is a great aperitif Champagne.

This exceptional sherry brings together the finesse and delicacy of an Amontillado with the richness and body of an Oloroso. An extremely versatile wine. Aged in

Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera. Light amber in... Read More

Philipponnat Réserve Pérpetuelle Brut (formerly labelled Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut) is the purest expression of the House’s style. Deep gold in color with aromas of vine blossom, linden, and toasted... Read More

Fresher in style than the Warrior of the 90's, this blend is bright and vibrant, filled with luscious fruit inflected by the black pepper of schisty tannins. It's like a small-scale vintage, beautifully balance.... Read More

Expressive and energetic, with bright cherry, red berries and a dusty earthiness. Blackberries, plum and balsam are punctuated by a vein of dark minerality and fresh acidity.

Dark garnet with a lucid rim, the wine exhibits aromas of briar fruit, ripe blackberry and dark plum with a tinge of minerality and charred meat. Brawny on the entry, it has an equally big mid-palate with complex flavors of ripe... Read More

An alluring pale liquid gold shimmers in the glass with abounding aromatics from the get-go. Ripe Meyer lemon, apricot, crème brulée, wet stone, fresh palmier, brioche and a touch of Marcona almond. On the palate,... Read More

Pahlmeyer's 2021 Merlot is 100% Merlot matured 18 months in 89% new French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered. A blend of fruit from the Pahlmeyer Estate Vineyard (68%) and Stagecoach (32%), it's ripe and plummy, with... Read More

The 2021 Lapideus is a deep golden hue. Its perfumed bouquet boasts incense and spice drops, freshly sliced nectarines and hints of clove. This floods the palate with round and supple textures offset by salty minerality and crisp... Read More

The 2018 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello wows the senses with a burst of medicinal cherries, dusty sage and exotic spice. This is lifted and full of energy with a sweet and sour twang of citrus and sour berries excited by... Read More

The 2018 Rosso de Veo is exotic, mixing crushed stone mineral tones with blackberries and dusty dried flowers. This is cool-toned and racy, sleek and slender, impressing with its vibrancy and saline-tinged wild berry fruits as... Read More

This is a single vintage blend of téte de cuvée selections from two parcels located at the bottom of the hillside, planted in pure chalk; Les Champboutons in Avize and Les Bionnes in Cramant. These vineyards have... Read More

This gold-colored wine has an aromatic nose of pureed apple, clove and vanilla baking spice, quince, brioche, toasted walnuts, ginger and orange peel. The creamy-textured wine is fruit forward with an underlying baking spice that... Read More

From two parcels, both north-facing, very near to 1er Cru Montmains. It’s fresh and rich on the palate with an herbal finish. Fermented and aged in tank.

The hallmark citrus nuances are abundantly present on the nose of mostly petrol, iodine and wet stone. The rich yet racy medium weight flavors possess very good delineation while exuding an appealing minerality on the clean, dry... Read More

#22, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025

Laced through with beautiful dark blue shades, the 2021 from Napa's coolest Cabernet-growing region opens with soaring, complex aromatics: brambly blackberry, swirling with red currant, layers over fresh sage and thyme leaves,... Read More

Pale straw-colored, the 2021 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is 90% estate fruit and has an attractive perfume of white flowers, soft, tropical mango skin, and quince. Medium-bodied, it has a rounded texture and lovely notes of honeysuckle... Read More

The 2020 Pavillon Rouge is excellent, offering up aromas of raspberries and dark berries mingled with hints of cedar and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, vibrant palate with excellent depth and tension, concluding... Read More

Laden with notes of caramel and raspberry compote, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Legacy Collection is made from a distinctively different fabric than the regular Peju Cabernet. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Petit... Read More

When to drink: 2005 to 2050

The 2013 Chardonnay Belle Côte, which I had tentatively rated 95 to 97, has turned out to be flirting with perfection. Production was nearly 1,000 cases less than the 2014! Displaying an almost stony liqueur of rocks, lemon... Read More

The 2013 Chardonnay La Carrière is unbelievable. Production was almost 900 cases less than in 2014, and you can see it in the concentration of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, white currant, white peach and mineral notes.... Read More

Terroir-driven minerality remains the hallmark of this vineyard, with aromas of brioche, gingerbread, almond, royal jelly, vine blossoms, jasmine, hazelnut and Williams pear. The nose is dominated by aromas of mandarin orange,... Read More

A blend of 71% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Petit-Figeac offers up aromas of dark berries, black truffle, loamy soil and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, layered and sapid, it's deep and elegant, with refined... Read More

What to do when the weather is warming but you're a red wine drinker? Find the right wine, like this Zingari from Petra! This is a zen wine, balanced and harmonious, made from 25% each of the following grapes: Syrah, Merlot,... Read More

Starts off with pretty notes of mirabelle plum and apple blossoms before turning firmly structured and savory on the palate, which is headlined by a pronounced saline streak, while orchard fruit and tangy lemon details add texture.... Read More

The 2023 Les Îles Féray l'Ardeche checks in at 12.6% alcohol, crafted from younger vines and fermented with 50% whole clusters. Delicate aromas of grapefruit, violet and red plum lead to a light- to medium-bodied... Read More

Aromas of freshly baked bread, orange zest, spices, white flowers and toasted nuts introduce the latest rendition of Péters's NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Réserve Oubliée. Based on the 2017 vintage,... Read More

Note: the proportions have changed again and in 2021 this is a blend of Les Languettes in Aloxe and En Charlemagne in Pernand. Firm reduction flattens the fruit today. More interesting are the succulent and concentrated larger-bodied... Read More

#27, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025

A wine which has become the illustration of changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread vine. After a long process beginning in 1985, full of surprises and... Read More

We only produce Rosé wines in years when the quality of the black grapes is really very good. They are all produced by blending Extra Quality Brut champagne (blending the first pressings of premier grand crus with a majority... Read More

The latest release of Ployez-Jacquemart's emblematic NV Extra Quality Brut was disgorged with around five grams per liter dosage after three years on the lees. Mingling aromas of orange oil and fresh peach with hints of brioche... Read More

25% each Merlot, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Nebbiolo

Sometimes, a great winemaker and a Master Sommelier can create something unique. This selection does not disappoint—opulent aromas of blackberry, cassis, dried thyme, and notes of Tahitian vanilla grace the nose, trembling... Read More

The 2021 Merlot is packed with dark blue/purplish fruit, new leather, spice, tobacco, mocha and licorice. Juicy and enveloping, with terrific energy, the Merlot is absolutely delicious. The brighter style here is so compelling.... Read More

The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is one of the most searingly tannic wines in the range. Readers will have to be patient with the 2019, as it is going to need time. As always, Montefico is a Barbaresco built on linear intensity... Read More

Aromas of raspberry liquor, strawberry and rhubarb, cinnamon sticks and dried rose waft from the glass. The broad palate is lush with ripe red fruits supported by savory spice, minerality and superfine tannins. Drink now–2040.... Read More

The 2018 Barolo Cerretta is an intense garnet red color with ruby hues. The nose is complex and rich, defined by floral notes and hints of white pepper and nutmeg. The palate offers flavors of red fruit and licorice with prominent... Read More

The 2018 Late Bottled Vintage Port (LBV) is an unfiltered field blend from old vines aged for 36 months in all stainless steel this year. It comes in with 90 grams of residual sugar and a long cork. It was bottled in April 2022.... Read More