Well-cut acidity defines aromas and flavors of white peach, pomelo, spring herbs and white blossoms in this light-bodied, lithe white, with a salty finish. Grechetto, Procanico, Pinot Blanc and Viognier. Drink now.

99 Points, Luca Maroni

The 2023 Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay combines 60% Sémillon and 40% Chenin Blanc that matured in first-, second- and third-use barrels. A harmonious, lifted bouquet of honeydew melon, white flowers and honeycomb... Read More

James Suckling #1 Argentine Wine of the Year!

Lovely density and brightness to this wine with white lilacs, pear blossoms and citrus fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, it has creamy texture and hints of salt and lemon rind. Sliced-pear undertones. There’s a pretty richness... Read More

Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2011 Cheval Blanc features a nose of warm mulberries, preserved plums and figs with suggestions of dried herbs, dusty soil and underbrush plus a touch of Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More

This wine has power and density. It also offers a perfumed intensity of black fruits and ripe tannins. The shape of the wine is already there even if it is still very young. Ripe and sweet, the fruit is delicious and open, bringing... Read More

This is a big white with sliced apple, pineapple and lychee fruit. It’s full-bodied and dense with lots of fruit and phenolics on the mid-palate. A roundness and power at the end. From the same plots as Yquem. Harvested... Read More

Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 d'Yquem bursts from the glass with gregarious crème caramel, allspice, dried apricots, mandarin peel and pineapple upside down cake scents plus a fragrant undercurrent of fungi,... Read More

Pale to medium lemon-gold color, the 2010 d'Yquem has retreated into its shell at this youthful stage, offering spritely suggestions of lemon curd, lime cordial and green mango with wafts of honeysuckle, spice cake, sea spray... Read More

A blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2022 d'Yquem is a strong candidate for the title of wine of the vintage. Exhibiting a remarkably delicate, complex and energetic bouquet of rose, confit citrus, exotic... Read More

Pale lemon colored, the 2016 Doisy Daëne is a little closed, opening out to reveal lime blossoms, Mandarin peel, candied lemon peel and peach blossoms scents with hints of spice cake and crème brûlée.... Read More

Much more Semillon-based compared to its stablemate, the Haut-Brion Blanc, the 2019 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. It's a much more subdued, classic Semillon, offering ripe... Read More

While the 2022 Château Lynch Bages Blanc had been bottled just prior to my visit, it wasn't showing any worse for wear and has a terrific perfume of honeyed lime, white flowers, citrus, and chalky minerality. Based on... Read More

This wine is crisp, fruity and zesty, with a mineral texture. Its herbal character dominates, bringing in green fruits and a beautiful grassy character.

Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 Rieussec sings of crème caramel, chopped nuts, baked apples and spiced pears with hints of jasmine, peach blossoms and beeswax. Full-bodied, rich and decadently creamy in the mouth,... Read More

A textbook example of excellent dry white in 2023: you get the sumptuousness of ripe Sémillon with nectarine juiciness and the verve and citrus punch, in this case kiwi, from the Sauvignon Blanc. No malolactic fermentation... Read More

Aged for 11 months in a combination of concrete, old oak foudres and 500-liter terracotta jars, the 2022 Saint-Péray blends 80% Marsanne with 20% Roussanne. Wafts of lemon peel, yellow apple, white peach and a tropical... Read More

Honeysuckle and lime flower, with lovely naturalistic acidity. Not the most concentrated vintage of this cuvée, but it's nonetheless lovely in 2023 due to its delicious freshness and drinkability.

Pale gold color with some vivid glimmers. Intense and exotic floral nose of yellow peach, mangoes, and citrus fruits. Dense, generous, greedy but lively palate, without heaviness. Refines, ripe, and very delicate flesh. Long,... Read More

900 bottles produced. La Bota de Viejo Cream 38 Bota NO is a new release of edition 19 in the series: a sweet oloroso that has aged as such in a 9-butt solera under the label Viejo Cream, never before commercially available except... Read More

Light bright yellow. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes poached pear, peach nectar and candied ginger scents, and a smoky quality builds in the glass. Sappy, seamless and penetrating on the palate, offering intense orchard and pit... Read More

2022 was the earliest harvest in the estate's history. Jean-Louis Chave harvested the Roucoule and Péléat plots on August 23-24 while Maison Blanche and Ermite were picked on August 28. The 2022 Hermitage Blanc... Read More

Some chalky, wet-stone aromas are backed by very attractive pears and poached apples. On the palate, this has a layered feel with a strong core of saline mineral and plenty of rich honey and poached pears. Long and fleshy. From... Read More

Vinification technique:
The over-ripe grapes are hand picked and brought into the cellar whole. After soft pressing the grape must, which undergoes cold static fining and is inoculated with selected yeasts, ferments at a temperature... Read More

The just-bottled 2023 Coche, their grand cru, comes from two or three vineyards in the zone of Murça. It is more austere and cooler, produced like the Redoma Reserva but in specific barrels from specific forest and toast,... Read More

The 2021 Palomino Lopez Vineyard is an unusual, oxidatively styled wine made in the style of Sherry, though without fortification. One-third of the Palomino received two weeks of skin contact, and the final blend was matured in... Read More

#27, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025

The 2023 Grenache Blanc Paso Robles is bright and fresh, especially for a rich variety grown in a hot climate. Dollops of Picpoul and Roussanne round out the blend. Marzipan, white peach and mint introduce a wine with an enticing... Read More

This is a curious blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Nebbiolo (vinified as a white wine). The 2022 Langhe Solea was imagined by Luca Roagna's father in the 1970s. The family wanted to introduce a white wine and in fact experimented... Read More

Simultaneously indulgent and refined, with notes reminiscent of stone fruit, honeycomb, and a hint of citrus zest on the nose. The palate mirrors Santa Barbara’s most celebrated delicacy—urchin harvested from the Channel... Read More

This complex wine brings ripe fruit aromas such as peach and mango, paired with elegant almond blossom and toast nuances. These opulent and enticing flavors accompany a rich mouthfeel. The impeccable harmony among the various... Read More

Savannah Verdelho is simply incredible, its bouquet exuding orange zest and buttery shortbread with hints of ginger, milk chocolate, and almonds. Lightly sweet with zesty acidity to keep it fresh, the palate reveals notes of candied... Read More

Blend: 32% Picpoul Blanc, 28% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Falenghina, 10% Pinot Grigio

Certifi cation: CCOF Organic

Appellation: Paso Robles

Harvest: September 10th - September 21st, 2024

Vinifi cation: Native fermented... Read More

Notes of sliced apples, lemon pith, citrus peel and crushed stones on the nose. Clean and crisp with a medium body and fresh, juicy acidity cutting through. Citrusy finish with a chalky texture.