115 Wine Reviews Found

  • Country: France
98 Points

Domaine La Barroche CdP Fiancée 2019

The Fiancée 2019 is an intensely delicious red wine (reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago) that is impressive now and has a distinguished future. This thoroughbred displays immense power with bold tannins and irresistible layers of opulent flavors tightly wound including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and...

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Domaine Pierre Amiot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2017

The Amiot Clos de la Roche 2017 is an exquisite new discovery that displays all the finesse and age-worthy elegance guaranteed to impress true Burgundy connoisseurs. Reminiscent of pricier selections from the adjacent Chambertin vineyard, this Clos de la Roche features bright aromas including lavender and Oolong tea leading into a cornucopia of subtle fruit...

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Remoissenet Meursault 1er Les Cras 2017

This oh-so-luxurious new 2019 Meursault captivates with a bouquet of fresh peaches and pears, plus citrus oil, hazelnuts, flakey pastry and nutmeg. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and supremely delicious with beautiful freshness plus hints of peach tart, nectarines, and mouth-watering vanilla wafers on the delightful finish. This is a...

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Remoissenet Chassagne Montrachet La Maltroie 2019

Another inspiring white wine from Burgundy’s celebrated 2019 vintage, this supremely delcious new arrival dazzled us with a galaxy of elegant fresh fruit flavors. The bouquet launched forth with audacious notes of honeysuckle and fresh gingerbread. The velvety rich texture leads to mesmerizing flavors including grilled pineapple, pears, poached apples, lemon crème Brule, and even...

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Domaine Santa Duc CdP La Crau Ouest 2019

A truly brilliant new Châteauneuf du Pape from the highly-anticipated 2019 vintage. Bright and ultra-fresh notes of wild strawberries, raspberries, and cherry lead to hints of candied red apple. We adored the symphony of lavish flavors on the mid-palate (including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, blueberry) and the monumentally delicious finish that dazzled with notes of...

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Canard Duchene Champagne Charles VII Brut Rose NV

With its delicate, pinkish hue and magnificent pearlized ribbon, the Charles VII Rose stands apart for its intense, fresh fruit notes of strawberries, cherries, and hints of cassis against a backdrop of mineral notes for enhanced freshness. This bright, seductive cuvee is delightful as an aperitif, enjoyed throughout the evening or to accompany an array...

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Domaine Gerard Raphet Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2019

The Raphet Clos Vougeot 2019 is another triumph for this humble vigneron! Consistent with the top tier 2019 vintage reds, this majestic new import will provide flashy thrills tonight (after decanting) and mature into sublime pleasure over the next decade. This bold red features a luxuriously smooth texture plus a captivating array of succulent red...

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Domaine Albert Grivault Meursault 1er Perrieres 2019

The 2019 Meursault Perrieres entices from the start with a silky smooth texture and bouquet boasting opulent aromas of pear, lemon oil and honeysuckle. Those enticing notes continue through the luxurious mid-palate leading to crisp, clean and elegant flavors of tangerine plus lemon meringue pie and hints of vanilla. This delightful new import will offer...

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Domaine Albert Grivault Meursault 1er Clos des Perrieres 2019

The 2019 Meursault Clos de Perrieres is an awe-inspiring triumph highlighting the uniquely majestic characteristics of this vintage: freshness, vibrancy and opulence all dancing in harmony. Notes of Golden Delicious apple and white peach lead to a palate that is dazzling in its complexity, boasting majestic layers of tightly wound fruit with hints of nectarine...

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