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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Offers opulent pleasure -- honeysuckle, star fruit, peach, warm hay -- shored up with zesty lemon acidity and chalky mineral notes. A flattering hint of...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 shimmers with a salted butter note that adds a flattering edge to its panoply of shortbread, singed almond, honeysuckle, lemon curd and creamed white...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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 impressive version offers stunning fruit, with loganberry, blackberry and boysenberry compote notes moving through steadily, carried by a deeply embedded chalk spine that provides...
Polished and inviting in feel, offering notes of dark cherry and plum puree infused with black tea, followed by persistent echoes of warm stone, violet...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
95-97. Barrel Sample. This wine is rich with structure and serious intent. The black fruits are spicy, backed by solid tannins and powerful berry flavors...
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...
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...
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...
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 special wine right from the start, this glistens with pure papaya, mango, white peach and mirabelle plum, joined by elderflower honey, toasted macadamia nut...
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...
Racy acidity is tightly meshed to flavors of ripe red and black currant, preserved lemon, chopped almond and honeycomb in this sleek Champagne, with a...
The distinctive bottle with its indented red stripe contains a style of Champagne that is getting better and better. This latest bottling is crisp and...
Pale in color, the wine is dry, but fruit forward with balanced acidity and nuanced flavors of rose petals, grapefruit zest, pineapple and subtle notes...
Warm and inviting this superpale rose has aromas of fresh green apples and peach cobbler. These fruits carry through to the palate with the addition...
A bright red, with black cherry and blackberry flavors, whose juicy fruit finds nice equilibrium with dusty tannins. Delivers tobacco and mineral notes, which add...
A well-toned white hallmarked by floral, lemon, pear, stone and baking spice aromas and flavors. Creamy and builds across the palate, ending with a spicy...
A balanced expression with savory aromas of picked mushroom, wild thyme come to the forefront followed by a layer of juicy blackberry. Round tannins provide...
A powerful and concentrated nose of cherry skin and rhubarb meld into a layer of mushroom, violets, thyme and earth. The palate reflects similar notes...
This is graceful and racy, its black cherry and blackberry fruit driven by bracing acidity. Dusty, mouthcoating tannins are present too, however this red has...
This Pouilly-Fume challenges the notion that all the Loire Sauvignon Blanc action is in Sancerre. Gold in color, this wine opens with ripe golden apple,...
The palate offers juicy plum, raspberry and blackberry. This Pinot is structured yet elegant. It has an herbal edge, with plenty of acidity and firm...
There's a regal grace to this statuesque Champagne, with the finely detailed, gauzy-textured mousse softening the impact of its chiseled acidity and rich underpinning of...
A bright, harmonious Champagne, with a lovely vibrancy to the finely detailed bead that effortlessly carries the flavor range, including crunchy Asian pear, tangerine and...
Creamy, offering flavors of Asian pear, biscuit and pickled ginger, with a minerally smoke- and chalk-laced underpinning, all backed by well-cut acidity. Snappy finish. Pinot...
Produced exclusively from Grand Cru fruit grown on the Cote des Blancs, this is a crisp, textured Champagne. Rich in white fruits and structured with...
Sleek and pure, with cassis and cherry fruit racing along, showing light lilac, iron and savory nuances. Features a piercing, fresh feel through the chalk-tinged...
A gradual crescendo of white peach, citrus pith, white mushroom, English pea, and limestone aromas which eventually give way to a clean floral bouquet. The...
Fragrant, with wafts of lime blossoms and exotic cardamom, anise and saffron spices, this weaves a firm streak of racy acidity with a satiny texture...
Elegant and pure, this brings together floral, wild strawberry and white peach with garrigue and fleur de sel on a seamless palate. Creamy and harmonious,...
A pretty red, featuring bright, pure cherry, raspberry, rose and spice flavors. This well-structured version is more elegant than powerful, offering a line of chalky...
This red is focused on pure fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black currant, shaded with violet and earth accents. Firm, with youthfully assertive...
Ripe and well-marked by vanilla, butterscotch and toasty oak flavors. An open wine, with peach, apple pie and lemon curd notes that slumber underneath. Long...
A gentle floral hint, almost of jasmine, precedes the subtle red-cherry note of this wine. Coming in with slender grace, the palate is lightly edged...
A dark, inky version, with a brooding core of black raspberry and cassis underscored by salt, iron and bread. Firmly structured, with sanguine notes of...
A fresh, vibrant style that weaves snappy red currant with a fresh dusting of white pepper and fruitcake spices. Shows good concentration on the palate,...
From a fine vintage for Champagne, particularly the Pinot Noir favored by this producer, this wine is still young, while suggesting great maturity and further...
A golden-hued version, exuding aromas and flavors of steeped white cherry, Earl Grey tea, graphite and talc. Rich and distinctive, while a fine backbone of...
Refined and minerally, with a pleasing plushness to the mouthfeel, this elegant Champagne offers delicate notes of juicy nectarine, grated ginger, toast point and spun...
Hints of tar and kindling offset bursts of bright, sun-drenched blackberry and cherry flavors in this wine. Vibrant and penetrating in fruit yet braced by...
