The familiar nonvintage Champagne from this producer is ripe, soft and deliciously balanced. It is a ripe wine, with a fresher, crisp and textured element...
An elegant Champagne, with a satinlike mousse, offering a bright burst of Meyer lemoninfused acidity as a backbone for finely meshed notes of poached apricot...
A special wine right from the start, this glistens with pure papaya, mango, white peach and mirabelle plum, joined by elderflower honey, toasted macadamia nut...
Bright, with well/cut acidity, this fine aperitif rose offers tangy cherry and raspberry fruit, with hints of graphite, citrus and pastry. Lively and open/knit in...
A pretty red, featuring cherry, strawberry, floral and sandalwood flavors. Slim, with a well-proportioned structure and fine balance, ending with oak spice elements. Drink now...
The 2004 Brut Cuvée Louise offers up delicate aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, flowers and caramel, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that's crisp...
An elegant Champagne, with a creamy, finely meshed range of pastry cream, yellow apple and pear, almond biscotti, elderflower and preserved lemon flavors. Shows a...
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend easily in this rich, wood-fermented Champagne. It has ripe flavors, crisp apples still working their magic into a mature, lightly...
An opulent, exuberant style, this seduces with forward floral, yellow peach and mango laced with ginger and dried apricot. Delivers dried green herbs and bitter...
More savory than fruit-driven, this shows serious depth and distinction. Packs a savory thread of cardamom, curry and celery seed, with honeyed apple and glazed...
Fresh acidity and ripe red apple flavors give this wine a bright character that contrasts with the more rounded texture and touches of white fruits....
A richly textured version, with nutty, yeasty saltiness that reveals ground ginger, orchard fruit and white mocha notes. Green herb details and a whiff of...
Well-formed, with a solid core of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry compote notes that stretch out slowly, supported by wood spice, dried anise and apple...
Pretty floral and spice notes embellish the glazed apple, persimmon and salted almond flavors on display in this well-balanced Champagne. There's a lively zestiness to...
The magnificent structure and balance of this wine are powerful. It shows poise between the black fruits and the freshness of the vintage, while the...
There's a plush density to the taffetalike mousse of this fragrant Champagne. Hints of apple blossoms and spices lace the flavors of peach skin, cherry...
Frankly ripe and forward, with a broad swath of dark plum, blackberry and boysenberry compote flavors that course through, supported by light licorice root and...
This elegant Champagne is all about finesse, from the creamy, pointillism-like bead to the fine china frame of acidity to the delicate mesh of roasted...
A classic beauty, fresh-faced and focused today but with a harmonious grace of form suggesting a long career ahead. There's a creamy, viscous quality to...
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cheval Blanc is still incredibly primary at this very youthful stage. With coaxing, it unfurls to reveal beguiling...
Sleek and slightly austere in feel, with a cold cast iron note framing a core of tightly compressed cassis, plum and blackberry fruit flavors. Shows...
Very lively, featuring a juicy, mouthfilling mix of peach, nectarine and tangerine notes, laced with a singed orange peel thread. Exotic yet pure flavors are...
This wine is the essence of Bordeaux Cabernet. Dominated by this variety at 96%, it exudes tannins and black-currant fruits. Structure is all there, backed...
Pretty, with silky-edged black cherry and violet notes that glide through prettily, laced with black tea and a subtle savory edge. Shows enough energy to...
Sleek, with sufficient fruit to accommodate the tangy acidity of the vintage, this allows black cherry, damson plum and violet notes to stretch out nicely,...
Shows gently mulled plum and blackberry fruit flavors that have good flesh and energy, while savory and sous-bois accents peek in throughout. Maintains enough juiciness...
Black fruit and toast aromas give this wine its perfumed character. It is generous-celebrating Cabernet Sauvignon-and structured, dominated by succulent blackberry fruits. It has aging...
This bright Champagne is defined by firm acidity, which is wrapped in the creamy mousse and well-knit flavors of baked apricot, marzipan, preserved lemon and...
Tarragon, chive and thyme notes permeate a core of white peach and white nectarine fruit flavors. The sleek, shimmering finish lets a flash of oyster...
This aromatic, low-alcohol red blend was meant to be enjoyed while wearing flip flops and with sand beneath your feet. Candied red cherry, raspberry puree,...
Solid, dark and winey, with a well-structured core that holds blackberry and plum reduction notes in a tightly knit mix of apple wood, licorice root...
A broad-shouldered wine that captures the vintage's heat well in a core of cassis and blackberry fruit flavors, which are dotted with lively savory, tobacco...
This legendary estate, created by Pope Clement V, who was from the Bordeaux region, has produced a fine, densely textured wine. Its ripe tannins are...
Bertrand Gautherot's biodynamic NV Brut Nature Textures (R14) is a 100% Pinot Blanc from the 2015 harvest that was fermented on the skins in ceramic...
Loaded with loganberry, acai berry and boysenberry fruit flavors that bring underlying juicy energy, while graphite, black tea, roasted alder and violet notes fill in...
This shimmers with a salted butter note that adds a flattering edge to its panoply of shortbread, singed almond, honeysuckle, lemon curd and creamed white...
Plush and warm in feel, this offers plum and blackberry compote notes flecked with chestnut and bay and underscored by warm stone and leather through...
This red's flavors of steeped plum and boysenberry preserves carry an exotic edge, while the relatively lush feel (particularly in this generally lean vintage) gives...
Displays a nice mix of almost caressing black cherry and black currant paste flavors, with warm cast iron, sweet tobacco and chestnut notes, showing just...
Delivers a sappy (if perhaps slightly extracted stylistically) beam of dark cherry and cassis notes girded by graphite and sweet tobacco. Clear and precise in...
Expressive and well-delineated, with singed iris, ink and alder accents leading off, followed by dark currant, blackberry and black cherry paste flavors that are both...
A stylish red, with warm clay, sandalwood and tea notes gliding through in unison with pretty plum and cassis flavors. The fine-grained finish shows a...
This sports a strapping feel, with blackberry and boysenberry compote notes that show solid, brambly energy, backed by licorice snap and roasted apple wood, while...
This wine is dense, with rich black fruits that give elegance and considerable potential. Powerful tannins are cushioned by the ripe fruits. The wine has...
Fresh, if a touch on the skinny side, with bitter cherry and pomegranate notes carried by a chalky structure, while savory accents dart around throughout....
A nice, dark, winey offering, with steeped black cherry and black currant fruit melding nicely with warm earth, alder and cast iron accents through the...
Almost pure Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has very fine, sophisticated black-currant aromas, followed by dark tannins on the palate. It's fine acidity is reflected in...
This nicely rendered red unfurls nicely, offering notes of cassis, plum and black cherry puree gilded with violet and lilac hints. A long, sleek iron...
Richly textured, featuring cashmere-like waves of dark plum, cassis and blackberry compote flavors that glide through and are laced with light violet, anise and black...
Singed tobacco leaf and savory aromas lead the way, giving this red a distinctive profile, while dark currant, fig and blackberry paste flavors form the...
Warm pear, apple and kumquat notes are amply spiced and seductive, with inner density alongside attractive fruit on a round, creamy and waxy palate. Savory,...
This nicely rendered red unfurls nicely, offering notes of cassis, plum and black cherry puree gilded with violet and lilac hints. A long, sleek iron...
95-97. Barrel Sample. This is a very aromatic, precise wine. Ripe fruits and density are balanced by the wine's freshness and acidity. It has structure...
Spicy, structured and dense, this is a complex, smoky and powerful wine. With polished fruit and structure, it comes from an increasingly impressive estate. Drink...
A powerful expression of Merlot, this wine has a dense structure, with serious tannins and concentration. Spicy flavors and dark chocolate are set against the...
With 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine reveals structure and a firm core. Coming from the most southerly classed growth vineyard in Margaux, it is rich,...
Offers opulent pleasure -- honeysuckle, star fruit, peach, warm hay -- shored up with zesty lemon acidity and chalky mineral notes. A flattering hint of...
Generous in feel, with a delicious wave of warmed plum sauce and crushed blackberry fruit backed by a well-embedded graphite spine, this moves through steadily,...
Expressive and enticing, with a showy core of loganberry, mulberry and black currant fruit flavors that meld nicely, picking up singed alder, sanguine and tobacco...
95-97. Barrel Sample. Big, rich and sumptuously smoky, this has density and power. Its blackberry tones are structured, with a core of tannins. This very...
Flinty gun smoke blows off to reveal delicate notes of peach and lime blossoms, with a briny, savory character. Subtle leesy, toasty hints detail the...
Well-built, pulling ample and weighty waves of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry preserves along, atop a broad spine of warm loam, smoldering tobacco and singed...
Here's a winner in this heat-influenced vintage, showing remarkable purity and focus, with a gorgeous beam of cassis, cherry paste and violet cruising through, inlaid...
The familiar nonvintage Champagne from this producer is ripe, soft and deliciously balanced. It is a ripe wine, with a fresher, crisp and textured element...
Delivers a gorgeous velvety mouthfeel, with cassis, warmed plum and blackberry preserve flavors infused with black tea and incense. Features a fresh minerality that echoes...
Lip-smacking acidity creates a firm frame for this vivid rose Champagne, enfolded in a creamy mousse that carries a rich range of black cherry, almond...
Ripe and juicy aromas and flavors of dried cherry, licorice and candied lemon zest are balanced by crisp acidity in this bright Champagne, creating a...
Solid for the vintage, with black currant preserves backed by hints of warm earth, licorice and roasted alder. Offers some grip without the vintage's austere...
Honeyed nut and smoke notes are rich accents underscoring the yellow peach and raspberry fruit in this expressive Champagne. Crisp and lacy in texture, with...
Delivers warmed plum sauce and fig paste notes mixed with melted black licorice, all set against a Black Forest cake background. The fleshy finish has...
Sleek and lightly chalky in texture, this vinous version shows a well-spiced range of wild strawberry, macerated cherry and orange liqueur flavors, with accents of...
Enticing, with an open feel combined with a good depth of blackberry and black currant fruit flavors, lined with singed balsam wood and tobacco hints....
From a Lanson-owned vineyard, the Domaine de la Malmaison, this Champagne is beautifully balanced with steely acidity as well as a structure that gives the...
Now well mature, this Champagne has a slight dominance of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs. It balances citrus and green-apple flavors against its toast...
Heady and intense aromas of dark florals, fresh black cherry, rhubarb and an abundance of rose mingle with notes of earthy mushroom, tossed soil, cardamom...
Chardonnay is this producer's signature Champagne. Here the wine has a crisp white-fruit aroma that brings out minerality. To taste, it is full of white...
This red is fleshy and velvety smooth, setting the scene for black cherry, plum, earth and oak spice notes. Balanced and expressive, this cruises to...
A fresh, focused Champagne, with smoke and oyster shell notes serving as a minerally overtone for the fine, lively bead and flavors of nectarine, salted...
A vivacious rose, with a minerally overtone and a well-meshed range of crunchy pear, peach skin, pickled ginger and blood orange zest flavors set on...
Enticing ripe fruit and spice aromas herald this chiseled Champagne, which offers yellow peach, raspberry, almond biscotti, spun honey and smoke flavors set on a...
A pure, fluid and impressive wine that's just hitting its stride. Muscular and concentrated, with fine-grained tannins providing a solid frame to the honeyed orchard...
Solid, with a winey core of red and black currant and blackberry compote flavors studded with briar, tobacco leaf and humus. Shows a slightly chunky...
Showy and very hard to resist, this gushes with velvety plum and boysenberry reduction flavors, along with melted black licorice and violet hints along the...
Shows appealing sanguine, meaty character, with a core of steeped plum and a firming spine of iron. Well-defined, with chalky tannins, dried herbs, lavender and...
Touches of reduction, creamy richness and black elderberry combine on the subtle nose of this wine, promising dark allure. The palate delivers on the dense,...
For fans of big-boned, stylish Cote-Rotie, this blockbuster showcases a richly textured palate that oozes with notes of melted black licorice, dried cherry and mocha....
There's good tension and harmony to this graceful Champagne, with racy acidity playing off the plush-textured, satinlike mousse. Flavors of white cherry, apple, blanched almond,...
Blackberry and black cherry compote flavors bring a restrained juiciness, while floral, singed apple wood and black tea notes fill in liberally. The finish extends...
This large-scaled wine is brimming with cassis and distilled plum fruit thats remarkably pure, focused and driven in feel, supported by a seamless, iron-clad and...
This fresh version offers mirabelle plum, quinine and honeysuckle notes that stay bright and nicely defined through the energetic, salted buttertinged finish. Semillon and Sauvignon...
Offers vivid, seductive pleasure, with impressive brightness to the silky, salty core of pear, green plum and fig that glides along, honeyed at the edges....
Gorgeously rendered for the vintage, with a well-endowed core of loganberry, mulberry and cassis flavors that roll through and are laced with a cast iron...
Made with a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine offers dark tannins that give density and massive black fruits. With a magnificent combination of...
Shows gently mulled loganberry and black currant fruit flavors that have some breadth, atypical for the vintage, while a mix of black tea, potpourri and...
With 85% Merlot, this wine has weight and density. Black fruit and polished-leather aromas show well, and introduce the blackberry and black-currant flavors. It is...
The Domaine’s white Châteauneuf-du-Pape is made with grapes from three plots. Roussanne grows in Les Serres, Grenache Blanc in Le Revès, and Clairette come from...
Vines as old as 125 years are planted in clay-rich soil. This blue clay gives the wine its mineral properties and the vineyards’ position guarantees...
This wine’s profoundly ripe black-plum and cassis flavors and svelte, spirited demeanor make it a fantastic expression of the appellation. Despite a maturation of 10...
This is marked by a gorgeously pure core of kirsch and raspberry reduction flavors, which are laced with rooibos tea, singed balsam wood, dried anise,...
A well-knit red, featuring fresh blackberry and mocha-dusted plum flavors that are concentrated and juicy, with the substantial ripe fruit enveloping a lush, creamy palate....
Supple and glossy, with a cascade of ripe fruit and crushed graphite. Delicious, revealing a lot of stuffing, with singed lavender echoing throughout the well-meshed...
Compact and well-integrated, this minerally Champagne shows racy acidity and intensity, with focus to the notes of crunchy green pear, preserved lemon, apple blossoms and...
Fresh and balanced, with a hint of smoke underscoring the subtle raspberry, biscuit and candied lemon zest flavors. Creamy. Disgorged September 2013. Drink now.
A sleek, creamy Champagne, with aromatic notes of white blossoms, graphite and spices accenting flavors of baked black currant, whole-grain toast and preserved lemon. Minerally...
A seductive white, with juicy peach and apple details joined by hints of candied lemon peel and marzipan. Dense, revealing a robe of well-integrated toasty...
Steeped cherry and raspberry fruit flavors are accented by tea rose, grated ginger and blood orange zest aromatics in this graceful rose Champagne, in a...
Roederer's 2012 Brut Rosé is showing well, offering up pretty aromas of apples, freshly baked bread and tangerine. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied,...
Youthfully taut and well-structured, with singed apple wood and licorice root notes holding a core of red currant, dark plum and blackberry fruit in check...
Expressive and vibrant, with a cassis bush aroma that leaps to the forefront, followed quickly by sleek and dense black currant, black Mission fig and...
Woodland fruits with a backdrop of black-pepper spices set the scene for the second-label wine of Haut-Brion. It is powerful, with some firm tannins and...
94–96. Barrel Sample. A rich, spicy and smoky wine, this has generous tannins to balance the blackberry fruit flavors. The structure is already impressive, showing...
Packed with steeped plum, blackberry and cassis flavors, this also sports licorice root, applewood and tar notes. Dense and shows a chewy edge, but it's...
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lynch Bages comes charging out of the gate with pronounced cassis, chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and menthol notions, backed up by...
Mouthwatering, this tightly knit version delivers flavors of raspberry, dried apricot, slivered almond and biscuit on a fine, satiny texture. Drink now through 2018.
A firm backbone of acidity and a minerally underpinning frame this lively Champagne, layered with flavors of ripe Golden Delicious apple and melon fruit, ginger-infused...
This poised red blend alternates between black cherry and blackberry on the nose with smoky undertones of sage brush, rosehip and red currant peppered throughout....
The core of black cherry and wild strawberry fruit is ripe and juicy in this harmonious rose, enmeshed with accents of toasted brioche, red licorice,...
A refreshing, mineral-infused white, with lemon, peach, white pepper and stone flavors. Sleek and balanced, offering a chalky sensation on the finish. Drink now through...
A reminder of Bandol's superiority when it comes to rose. Crushed stone minerality grounds this fresh, alluring version, with notes of dried lavender and salted...
This fresh wine is beautifully taut and mineral driven, suggesting the bottling is young with the fruit developing. The Champagne's dry freshness is attractive, bright...
A blonde bombshell of a Champagne, hedonistic with its alluring brioche, creamed cherry and glazed tangerine flavors that show embellishments of fragrant saffron, candied ginger,...
The color is a delicate pomegranate pink with glints of a slightly orange hue. The sparkling, light effervescence displays a persistent bead. The nose offers...
The striking freshness and vivacity of the floral and fruity fragrances (yellow fruits and fresh fruits) take root, before giving way to subtle notes of...
Crisp and refreshing, this aperitif-style rose Champagne offers notes of crunchy peach, biscuit and pink grapefruit sorbet riding a lively, lacy mousse. Pinot Noir and...
Though well-structured, this white is also elegant, featuring lemon cake, apple, vanilla and clove flavors. Builds to a long, citrus peel-infused aftertaste. Best from 2024...
Hints of toasted brioche and smoky grilled nut enrich flavors of lemon curd and poached apricot in this mouthwatering Champagne with a lively bead. Drink...
A substantial, flowery (violet) nose, notes of white fruit, very ripe pear, creamy, slightly woody and mushrooms. A fine, dense structure, white fruit (peach, nectarine)...
Chardonnay is this producer's signature Champagne. Here the wine has a crisp white-fruit aroma that brings out minerality. To taste, it is full of white...
White fruit and honeysuckle aromas give the latest vintage of this iconic Champagne an impressively fresh character. Apples and just a touch of toast are...
Firm and focused, this finely knit version offers a satiny texture and hints of smoke and oyster shell, which underscore flavors of pureed raspberry, peach...
A great generosity characterizes this Champagne. The diversity of wines selected in the blend offers an ample aromatic range in which exoticism and exuberance are...
The Collection 242 blend is dominated by Chardonnay which was of exceptional quality in the 2017 vintage. The perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes lend the wine...
A vibrant Champagne that's fine and creamy on the palate, almost plush, but bright and well-balanced throughout. Reveals a chalky base note that underscores layers...
This Cremant Rose, made of 100% Pinot Noir, displays delicate strawberry and wild cherry fruit. In the glass, hints of pink reflections and salmon nuances...
This wine invites you to experience a rose with a rebel streak. Pink-orange in color, it opens with rosehip, dried cherry, cranberry, strawberry and white...
Broad and tangy, this white delivers white peach, grapefruit, vanilla and clove aromas and flavors. Fleshy and expressive, with a tactile feel on the lingering...
There's a waxy, honeyed quality to this late-release white that's alluring. On the palate, this is racy, with electrifying acidity buoying the orchard fruit, lacquered...
Restrained and tightly focused, this has a sleek mineral edge that carries a core of gently mulled raspberry and black cherry fruit, while light violet,...
This cuvee cannot leave one indifferent. The aromatic profile is precise, fine, chiselled. It's a real statement. Minerality and citrus fruit dominate. Indeed, it is...
This has purity and persistence to the sweet peach, watermelon and dried strawberry flavors, with a chalky mineral spine supporting a juicy, round palate marked...
A vibrant red infused with blackberry, black currant, chocolate, sweet spices and a hint of orange peel. Settles into a chunky profile as this plays...
A supple, creamy sparkler, with lush warm apple and spices, plus highlights of brioche. Very refined, with subtle effervescence, salty minerality and lemony acidity bringing...
A vibrant, focused red, this delivers cherry and raspberry flavors, with pomegranate and mineral accents aligned to a linear, resonant frame. Silky and balanced, with...
The nose is discreet, elegant and characterised by floral and citrus notes, apple, dried fruits and good evolution. The palate is fresh, silky smooth and...
This wine of great complexity reveals a superb spicy nose, expressing notes of liquorice, violet and red fruits. The amplitude of this wine unfolds on...
Sleek and minerally, this elegant Champagne is crisply lacy in texture, with notes of Asian pear, lemon preserves, salted almond and white blossoms that are...
Its incredible freshness, saline texture and austere structure promise an unforgettable tasting experience filled with emotions, intensity and honesty. A rarity.
Quite ripe, with a mix of loganberry, mulberry and plum compote flavors that move through slowly, framed with alder, savory and red tea accents. Everything...
Flavors of ripe green apple, poached quince, clementine and pickled ginger are chiseled by racy acidity and a swathe of chalky minerality in this sculpted...
Fresh citrus intertwines with notes of white mushroom, apples, white peach, acacia and subtle hints of kelp. A vibrant palate of citrus is elevated by...
Delicate aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant and morello cherries lead to a smooth palate with flavors of red fruits, subtle spice and savory mushroom, all supported...
For fans of the modern style, this is big and brooding, with concentrated ripe blackberry and cherry preserves, plus white pepper, fresh mint and roasted...
There's an iron spine buried in this red, providing a sleek grounding wire for the core of succulent blackberry and black currant preserves. Singed alder,...
A fresh, minerally Champagne, with accents of fleur de sel and oyster shell and flavors of ripe green apple, pink grapefruit sorbet, toast point and...
A well-tailored Champagne, displaying a refined, satinlike mousse and deftly honed acidity. Offers a lovely range of black currant, salted Marcona almond, tangerine peel and...
Sultry and smoldering, with incense and an attractive cherry and blackberry core. Powerful and densely packed on the smooth palate, with softening tannins still guiding...
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...
Aromas of black plum, blueberry, cassis, black licorice and olives waft through violets and dusty wood musk. The palate broods in fresh blackberries, raspberries, freshly...
This rich, tawny-hued sparkling rose is sleek and shaped by well-honed acidity, with a plushness to the mousse as this carries flavors of plum skin,...
A dense, brooding red highlighted by black cherry, blackberry, plum, chocolate and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Reveals beefy tannins, which quickly make their presence...
Offers showy raspberry and blood orange coulis flavors, laced with a racy savory note and carried by lively acidity. Reveals cedar and sanguine hints on...
The wine has perfumed Cabernet Franc aromas with violet, spice and touches of black-fruit tannins. Smoky with tannins, a serious, dense structure and succulent richness,...
