The 2021 Les Romains is Mellot's Sancerre off a vineyard on the flinty side of the fault that cuts the appellation in two. In conjunction with the cooler 2021 vintage, the result is a firm, forceful expression, yet there's... Read More
Deep dark ruby in color, the wine presents fresh under ripe rhubarb, black cherry, cassis, fresh mint and black peppercorn to the nose. The palate is concentrated and focused, with blackberries and tart fruit cradled by the minerality... Read More
Elegant and stylish, Chambolle-Musigny is known for its deep intense red and black fruits with a subtle power in depth and finish. Pairs with red meats, chicken with wild mushroom sauces and most cheeses. This wine ages well and... Read More
Beautiful deep ruby in color. On the nose, the wine is full of aromas of small red fruits. Racy, with a nice length in the mouth, this wine has great richness. Keep for up to 10 years. Delicious with meat in rich sauces, roast... Read More
Quite a shy, flinty nose that develops attractive orange-blossom character with some aeration. But this has plenty of depth and a serious tannin structure that gives it quite some weight. Long, chalky finish that is just a touch... Read More
The 2014 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a very intense, cold stone and blackberry scented bouquet, moving towards subtle marine like aromas (oyster shells, Crustacea) with time. There is just wonderful precision here. The... Read More
Friendly and open, this also shows impressive concentration to the ripe cherry, warm red licorice and cassis edged in vanilla. A stylish wine with terrific Grenache fruit purity, this also has character and grace. Delivers dried... Read More
Exotic scents of violet, raspberry and wild cherry mark this juicy red. Vivid and fruity, yet backed by a baseline of firm tannins. Shows fine balance and a lingering aftertaste of red berries and mineral. Best from 2022 through... Read More
A powerful red, exhibiting black currant, black cherry, violet, incense and oak spice flavors. Tips toward the tannins in the balance, leaving an astringent sensation on the finish today. This has the fruit, but just needs time.... Read More
Slightly riper aromas of white peach, acacia blossom and hazelnut introduce plump, fleshy and round medium-bodied flavors that display very fine length on the sappy and bone-dry if slightly warm finale that tightens up significantly... Read More
This classique cuve of Gravires is what is left after the old vines for the Numerus Clausus bottling are removed (approximately 3.8 hectares). The remaining fruit still makes a compelling wine, with ripe red and black berry fruit... Read More
The influence of this exceptional terroir appears in the pure mineral character and the intensity of aromas. Quite restrained at first, this Grand Cru offers finesse, complexity and a superb length.... Read More
There is a velvety character in this wine that comes from the sunny character of the vineyard. Perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes grown on old vines give Vaillons a typical oriental spice overtone. On the palate it... Read More
A sleek white, with aromas and flavors of gravel dust framing floral, green plum, kumquat and fresh thyme notes. Intense, with fine balance and length.
The 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé derives from multiple parcels in Soultré and which now sees the same élevage as the domaine's wines from Puligny. It's showing well, exhibiting aromas of ripe lemons, beeswax,... Read More
Raised in concrete eggs and barrels for fully 24 months, the 2017 Mâcon-Fuissé Les Tâches opens in the glass with aromas of warm bread, dried white flowers and crisp yellow and green orchard fruit. Medium to... Read More
The Chassagne-Montrachet unveils a pale gold color. The nose is powerful and gourmet offering aromas of yellow peach, marzipan and brioche. The palate is generous and supple with well-integrated oaky hints.
Attractive nose of ripe apricots, jasmine, hazelnuts, white grapefruit and some smoky touches. Creamy, ripe and fleshy, with a full body. Excellent concentration. Drink or hold.