"Pale brilliant ruby. A hugely refreshing, light-bodied and cheerful Beaujolais that maintains a divine purity of red berry fruit. Soft, silky tannins, mouth-watering acidity, and the perfect amount of red cherry, cranberry and redcurrant concentration until the end. Situated in southern Beaujolais, the domaine dates back to the 1500s and manages its 100ha organically. All hand harvested, vinified without SO2, wines are not chaptalised or filtered, and indigenous yeast is used." Victoria Daskal, decanter.com, 92 pts
"Opulent mouth filling black fruit, bitter chocolate and some herbaceous notes. The tannins are ripe and acidity finely formed around the fruit and it finishes long." decanter.com, 91 pts
"The 2021 Etna Bianco opens with cascading floral tones and crushed stone giving way to sweet peach. It’s soft and enveloping, with a bolt of green citrus and riveting acidity that quickly builds tension. This leaves the palate completely refreshed and with a salty concentration. This zesty and mineral-packed Etna Bianco really plays with the palate." Eric Guido, vinous.com, 90 pts
"Pale garnet in colour and gorgeously perfumed with blossoms and watermelon, this crisp, blackberry-flavoured rosé juxtaposes zesty black fruit flavours against a deep, penetrating undertone of crushed stone and spice. A stately expression of Tavel that's likely to drink beautifully year-round and for at least another vintage or two to come." Anna Lee C. Iijima, Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts
"From a high-terraced slope above the Isère valley, Roussanne grown here gives a consistently fine, rich and complex wine. Honeyed and stony on the nose, it tastes unctuous, yet with balancing acidity and hints of apricot and saline character towards the finish. A lovely wine, which will develop more complexity with age." Wink Lorch, decanter.com, 94 pts
"Full-bodied, really intensely flavoured, zesty and intense. There's some citrus peel notes that mingle with the violet and juicy satsuma fruit. Great freshness and intensity, this is a Condrieu in all but name. It has remarkable finesse for an IGP – look beyond this relatively lowly classification, the quality is excellent." Matt Walls, decanter.com, 92 pts
"The 2019 Irancy Fût de Chêne presents a mixture of red and black fruit on a nose that shows greater delineation and focus than its peers. Raspberry preserve commingles with wild strawberry and just a touch of sous-bois. The palate is well-balanced with grainy tannins. This is an Irancy with good structure, quite classic in style, but fresh and decently long. Worth seeking out." Neal Martin, vinous.com, 90 pts
"From a Bué estate that's currently converting to organics, the 2019 Sancerre Chêne Marchand is unfiltered. It exhibits a real sense of weight on the palate, roundness and seamlessness. It does not exhibit the zesty aromatics that Sauvignon Blanc is known for; instead, there's baked apples and dried fruit, though these ripe characteristics are followed by mouth watering acidity." Rebecca Gibb MW, vinous.com, 90 pts
"Well balanced and fresh, with pear-like acidity, it's mild but feels naturally balanced. Soft, succulent pear fruit comes through, it has more concentration than most this year. Aged in concrete egg and demi-muid." Matt Walls, decanter.com, 91 pts
"The 2018 Syrah is fresh, vibrant and wonderfully nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, leather and rose petal give the 2018 terrific vibrancy and nuance. The 2018 is so pure and delicious." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 93 pts
"The 2020 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) is terrific. Rich and pliant, with notable fruit presence, the 2020 hits all the right notes. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and licorice all meld together. The purity of the fruit and pedigree are remarkable at this level. The 2020 offers terrific depth and intensity, yet remains light on its feet. Best of all, it should be a screaming value. Vineyard sites are John Sebastiano, Rim Rock and Bien Nacido." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 92 pts
Camille Schaller is a young winemaker joining the new wave of producers making exceptional quality Chablis from their family vineyards. The Vau de Vey is a fine example of Premier Cru Chablis. Bright, pure fruit on the palate and a laser precise mineral structure with a salty and savoury finish, this is a firm staff favourite all year round.
"Vibrant and pure white, offering notes of spice and green tea that frame the core of peach and grapefruit. It is linear yet fleshy and superbly balanced, ending in a long mouthwatering mix of savory mineral elements. Drink now through 2030." Aleks Zecevic, Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts
"Good-value Champagnes are hard to find, so don’t miss out on this cuvée from a micronégociant that specialises in small quantity and value. Green apple fruit with lemon intensity, and crisp acidity on a complex palate. It’s an elegant and light style of fizz that will make an excellent aperitif." Christelle Guibert, decanter.com, 89pts
"Opening with scents of petrol and cut grass, the 2017 Riesling is something of an oddity for Napa, where Riesling has largely been replaced by other varieties. Notes of paraffin, green apple and lime also appear on the nose, while the almost-dry, medium-bodied palate is cool, refreshing and stony, with a long, tangy finish and hints of beeswax and honey. It's already drinkable, but like many Rieslings, it should have a decently long drinking window." Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, 92 pts
"This could easily be on the other side of the Barbanne stream, with its silky Pomerol-style tannins and rich black fruit character. Patisserie-edged blackberry fruits, this is creamy through the mid palate and is one to watch out for." Jane Anson, decanter.com, 92 pts
"The 2020 Riesling Kick-on Ranch is riveting. Structured and deep, with tremendous poise, the 2020 impresses with its vertical structure and overall intensity. Orchard fruit, citrus peel and dried flowers build into a crescendo of aromas and flavors. Unforgettable." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 95 pts
"The broadest shouldered of these lieu-dit bottlings is the 2020 Chablis Bas de Chapelot, a medium to full-bodied, textural wine evocative of orange oil, beeswax, white flowers and fresh bread. Tangy and precise despite its volume, it will be well worth seeking out." William Kelley, robertparker.com, 90-92 pts
"This is statuesque. Magnificent. This is Mourvèdre bearing all the sumptuous indigo-shadow depth of its richness and mountain-mine concentration, but with a stunning sense of reined-back power. Articulate elegance. A storm rumbling on the horizon; the smell of rain on the air. Not a wine that I would describe as restrained or controlled, in the sense of the full expression or a tumultuous force being held back, but there is a sense of glistening, calm, chiselled-black-metal minerality inset with jewels of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit. I'll say it again: this is magnificent." Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com, 17.5 pts
"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. A rush of floral and spice notes leads into a core of racy purplish fruit. Lavender, sage, mint and a whole range of savory Cabernet aromatics play off the natural richness of the year so well. The 2017 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Eden plus non-estate vineyards in Los Gatos and Saratoga, along with Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Mount Eden. That blend works so well. I loved it for its power and density. More importantly, the 2017 is a huge overachiever and a screaming value." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 94 pts
"From an own-rooted vineyard planted in 1972, at 1400 ft, 3 miles from the Pacific (it’s Bohan Vineyard), this is fermented in French oak (20% new) and has minimum effective SO2 added. It’s sensational. Taut, fine and lemony with keen acidity, but no feeling of compression. There’s generous crystalline citrus fruit with a fine, spicy structure and a touch of salinity on the finish. Very pure and focused, but offering real complexity at low alcohol. There’s just a faint hint of mineral reduction and everything is in perfect harmony. This would be so hard to place tasted blind. I really love it." Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com, 96 pts
"The 2020 Chardonnay marries textural richness and energy, all in grand style. Lemon confit, white flowers and light tropical accents lend quite a bit of character. There is striking creaminess and oiliness to the feel, even though the malolactic fermentation was fully blocked. The 2020 is just gorgeous in the way it conveys mountain energy while avoiding any sense of austerity." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 95 pts
150cl magnum
"A delicate and fine Fleurie with fragrant redcurrant and raspberry on the nose. The palate is light and ethereal with superfine tannins providing a silky texture, lively acidity and a juicy cranberry finish. Charming and pleasing to the very last drop. Made from 25-60-year-old vines grown on granite soil. Carbonic maceration for 10-12 days followed by 8-10 months on lees in oak barrels." Victoria Daskal, decanter.com, 94 pts
"The 2020 Pinot Noir Estate is concentrated and structured and will benefit from more bottle time. Medium ruby, it has intense aromas of dried cranberry, burnt orange peel, cinnamon stick, aniseed, tar and chaparral. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with crunchy red fruits and loads of botanical and earthy accents, and it finishes with a touch of sweet spice across the finish." Erin Brooks, robertparker.com, 96 pts
"Alluring aromas of dark cassis, graphite, cedar and wild herbs. It has a striking depth with layered flavours and texture, and while restrained now it is incredibly well-built and in need of time in the cellar to fully shine. Reveals subtle hints of fresh black and blue berries, currants and dried herbs tinged with red florals. Finishes with polish, energy and poise." Jonathan Cristaldi, decanter.com, 94 pts
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard is a headspinning wine. Rich, dense and explosive, the 2019 captures all the pedigree of this great site. Readers will find a towering, statuesque Cabernet of the highest level. Graphite, leather, dried herbs, menthol and licorice play off a core of intense, dark fruit. Potent, muscular tannins need time to soften, but, wow, what a wine. Best of all, the Montecillo is one of the most insane values readers will find in elite California Cabernet Sauvignon. I would be thrilled to own it." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 98 pts
"The 2020 Chardonnay Romance is a new wine from Sandhi, sourced from vines grown at the Domaine de la Cote estate vineyards. The nose is bright and arresting, flaunting lemon peel, chalk and pastry crust. Its unabashedly concentrated citrus fruits are tempered by nervy acidity, and it has a very long, texturally compelling finish. There's something a bit magical about the expression this vintage" Erin Brooks, robertparker.com, 98 pts
"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is going to need a number of years to come around. The only question is how many. In 2017, the Mount Eden Cabernet is shockingly opulent. Inky black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice, leather and incense are all dialed up in this super-sized Cabernet. Even so, there is plenty of structure lurking beneath. I can't wait to see how this ages." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 97 pts
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