Shows an immensely complex bouquet loaded with rich red berries, spice, and earth. We were enthralled with the bright notes of bing cherries, blackberries and fresh field strawberries. The hints of lavender, fennel and pipe tobacco led to a compelling finish. The palate is medium-bodied, broody but fresh, with a long, spicy and lifted finish...
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Intense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include light tropical and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is extremely elegant and with a refreshing core of minerality, citrus fruit and a hint of tangy vanilla oak on the finish. This is extremely...
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Vacheron Le Pave is a captivating white wine, guaranteed to delight serious connoisseurs of the world’s rarest wine such as Raveneau and Coche Dury. The oh-so-exotic & refreshing thrill ride commences with honeysuckle, lemon zest, golden delicious apples, Key lime tart, and sea breeze that float on the palate. The exhilarating texture and superb balance...
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This remarkable new Grand Cru from Burgundy’s universally celebrated 2019 vintage is simply dazzling. The texture is velvety smooth with rich and refreshing bright fruit thanks to this harmonious vintage. Honeysuckle and lilacs on the bouquet lead to a plethora of sumptuous flavors including flaky croissant, toasted almonds, Crème Brûlée. Hints of fresh tropical fruit...
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Another supremely satisfying triumph from Burgundy’s celebrated 2019 vintage, this glorious new arrival dazzled us with a galaxy of elegant fresh fruit flavors. The bouquet launched forth with audacious notes of star jasmine and gardenia plus citrus. The velvety rich texture leads to a plethora of mesmerizing flavors including pears, poached apples, lemon Crème Brûlée,...
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Wow, this dazzling beauty is a thrill ride straight out of the gate and clearly the finest vintage of Château La Nerthe’s rarest bottling (merely two barrels crafted for the entire world). The hypnotic experience commences with a bouquet of Star Gazer lilies and holiday potpourri. We adored the symphony of lavish flavors including kirsch,...
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Intense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include orchard fruit and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is rich, refreshing and balanced with a core of minerality and captivating creamy oak on the finish. This is extremely...
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The new Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2019 is the most perfect young C-D-P that we have ever judged in our twenty-year history. The alluring bouquet asserts a heavenly perfume of wild strawberries, kirsch, and black cherries intermixed with provençal herbs, jasmine and dried lavender. A kaleidoscope of red fruits—cherries, raspberries and strawberries—mesmerize...
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This ‘unicorn’ bottling is from the single best barrel of the winery’s celebrated Vaudesir vineyard Chablis. These vines are almost 50 years old and this majestic white aged for three years prior to release. The texture is ultra-silky and sexy with an oh-so-pure profile and supremely refreshing fruit that reminds us of favorite Raveneau Chablis...
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Domaine Raphet Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2019 is already a stunningly pure + profoundly delicious tour-de-force from the start. The attention-grabbing bouquet boasts scents of raspberries, rose petals and peonies mingled with hints of cinnamon. Captivating in its balance and complexity straight out of the gate, this exotic new arrival will provide awe-inspiring thrills...
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