Burgundy

Like the Millandes, the whole cluster vinification shows on the cool, pure and restrained aromas of red currant, dark berries, humus and an earthy whiff. The tautly muscular and impressively intense medium weight flavors exude... Read More

Here too the expressive nose reflects a background hint of petrol on the cool, pure and airy aromas of pear and apple compote, citrus confit and a hint of rosemary oil. There is fine volume to the solidly concentrated medium weight... Read More

Discreet but perceptible nuances of wood and menthol are present on the ripe and fresh red and dark raspberry pepper and newly turned earth. The is fine mid-palate density to the utterly delicious middle weight flavors that possess... Read More

A dense, brooding red, exhibiting black cherry, blackberry, plum, iron and earth aromas and flavors. There is a beam of acidity, keeping this well-defined, with a solid spine of tannins. Spicy finish. Best from 2024 through 2033.... Read More

This Volnay wine is fruity and charming. The palate has a beautiful balance with soft, round and silky tannins.

Sisters Anne and Catherine Parent took over management of the estate from their father, Jacques in 1998. Soon afterwards, Anne, who manages the vineyards and winemaking, began working with organic and Biodynamic methods. Her aim... Read More

Made from 25 year old organically farmed Chardonnay vines and aged in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new, this is a vibrant, beautifully detailed, very approachable white that is already offering great pleasure in the glass.... Read More

Parigot & Richard La Sentinelle Cremant de Bourgogne Extra Brut NV is a sensational Cremant de Bourgogne that always ranks high on my list to recommend to sparkling wine lovers looking for great quality and craft. Beautiful and... Read More

Taste of black fruits, well-integrated tannins without aggressiveness. To be enjoyed with grilled or braised meats

Richly textured, with good cut framing the cherry, plum, tobacco and spice flavors. Graceful and nicely integrated, with a lingering, spice-tinged finish.

Domaine Pierre Gelin is the leading wine producer in the small village of Fixin (pronounced “Fees-an”). The family domaine was founded in 1925 by Pierre Gelin and is today in the hands of Pierre’s grandson, Pierre-Emmanuel.... Read More

A slightly riper but still quite fresh nose speaks of red and dark cherry, anise, violet and a similar whiff of earth. There is better volume and punch to the intense and focused middle weight plus flavors that possess a more... Read More

Earthy, tastes of forest floor and mushrooms. Savory. Not a lot of strong fruits, leather and a bit of cigar smoke flavors.

Vivid, light gold yellow, with a slight hint of green. Nose: expressive, white flowers tending towards iodine.

Rounded with a touch of minerality, soft with good length of finish.

Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières is soft, supple, and delicately scented with strawberry aromas and flavors and an underpinning of minerality. Aging in 30% new Burgundian pièce brings subtle notes of vanilla... Read More

There is enough wood and vanilla nuances on the citrus confit and poached pear scents. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the delicious middle weight flavors that display plenty of citrus influence on the agreeably... Read More

From a .93 hectare parcel planted in 1979 to 1983, located just below the village of Meursault.

Fermented and aged in demi-muids on the lees (no stirring) for 12 months.

An abundance of Chablis typicity is present on the aromas of mineral reduction, white orchard fruit, citrus zest and tidal pool. There is again very good volume and density to the medium-bodied flavors that are unusually powerful... Read More

Here too the nose is elegant, pure and layered but with more floral and spice nuances adding breadth to the cooler and more restrained aromas. There is both excellent intensity and density to the mineral-driven flavors that terminate... Read More

Derived from old vines in Les Minots (that are a source for the Fèvre massale selection), as well as holdings in Roncières and Chatains, the 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons unwinds in the glass with notes of white... Read More

One of Monnot's most successful reds, the 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Les Cents Vignes bursts with aromas of ripe cherries, cassis, licorice and spices. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and richly layered with... Read More

Light robe and a rich and balanced mouth ending on appetizing fruity flavor.

92 Points Jasper Morris:

From vines with an average age of 45 years. Lovely mid lemon yellow. Riper in bouquet but very charming. This Meursault Chevalières has a fine fresh mineral thread, and really excellent persistence.... Read More

Dense, with blackberry and plum flavors shaded by iron, earth and spice. Shows broad shoulders and dusty tannins, but plenty of fruit too.

This taut white has an oily texture that envelops lemon oil, sweet corn and green apple skin flavors. Firm and balanced, with toasty oak and baking spice accents emerging on the finish. Drink now through 2026.