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Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cristina Medium (375ml)

Vermouth from Jerez, Spain

2016 Forts de Latour (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

96JS 95WA 95JD 95V 95WI 94WS

The fresh currant and violet aromas are so complex and beautiful on the nose. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and lovely tannin tension. Shows focus and such finesse. Beautiful finish. Try after 2024.

96 points, James Suckling (Feb 2019)

The 2016 Les Forts de Latour is superb, unwinding in the glass with notions of blackcurrants, wild berries, sweet loamy soil, cigar wrapper and English walnuts. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it’s concentrated and tightly wound, with superb depth at the core, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins. This is an impeccably balanced, utterly classical Forts de Latour worth a special effort to seek out.

95 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Mar 2022)

The winner of the best second wine in the vintage goes to Château Latour. Their 2016 Les Forts de Latour is a match for just about anything out there. It shares its bigger siblings stature and class, with a sensational perfume of cedarwood, black currants, graphite, and lead pencil. Seamless, ultra-pure, and medium to full-bodied, it too needs a good 5-7 years of bottle age and will keep for 2-3 decades.

95 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)

The 2016 Les Forts de Latour has a gorgeous bouquet, extremely pure and floral, veins of blue fruit, cassis permeating the blackberry fruit. The palate is beautifully balanced, again, very saline and a little spicier than I expected. There is a veneer of black fruit that makes it seem quite approachable, yet the tannins and backbone are there behind it. This is a superb Les Forts de Latour. Frédéric Engerer opined that it will drink in two or three years, though its substance and complexity suggests that those with the wherewithal to cellar this Les Fort will be amply rewarded.

95 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Mar 2022)

Very iron fist in a velvet glove,” commented winemaker Hélène Genin of the 2016 Les Forts de Latour. “It has a lot of power but also beauty and precision.” She’s not wrong. Deep garnet-purple in color, exuberant scents of kirsch, blueberry preserves, black currant pastilles, and star anise come bounding out of the glass, followed by aromatic nuances of cumin seed, candied violets, fragrant earth, and dark chocolate. The medium-bodied palate delivers irresistible grace and tension, with a solid backbone of super-ripe, velvety tannins lending a taut structure to the mighty black fruit layers, finishing very long and mineral-tinged. With a vigorous decant, it makes for an impactful experience right now. However, just another 3-4 more years in the cellar will yield impressive dividends on your investment, given that it is still holding back slightly. Expect to cellar this for a good 20-25 years+. The blend is 64.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.3% Merlot, and 0.4% Cabernet Franc, sporting alcohol of 13.5%.

95 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Mar 2022)

A bit fleshier and more caressing than a typical Pauillac, this has flavors of warm fig, currant and blackberry preserves inlaid with charcoal and smoldering tobacco notes. There's grip for sure and a twinge of warm cast iron on the finish, but the fruit detail keeps the upper hand throughout, showcasing the purity on the finish. Very, very solid. Best from 2023 through 2035.

94 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (2019)

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2018 Belargus Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru Roueres (750ml)

Chenin Blanc from Anjou, Loire, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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A not to be missed selection of top-rated Chenin Blancs from the Loire Valley’s newest rockstar producer, this stellar lineup of exquisite wines from Domaine Belargus is “a must investment for all fans of Chenin Blanc” and equally appealing to those who enjoy “the very great white wines of this world” according to the Wine Advocate’s Stephen Reinhardt, produced in limited quantities and available while they last.

Established in 2018 by Ivan Massonnat, Domaine Belargus is founded on the groundwork of Anjou legend Jo Pithon, among the first to shift focus to vineyard specific Chenin Blanc in the late 1980’s and responsible for the revitalization of the dramatic Coteau des Treilles, a steep, terraced vineyard referred to as the Cote Rotie of the Layon Valley. Originally known for sweet wines but also producing dry Chenins since the late 20th century, the Anjou Noir region boasts a mosaic of complex mineral and volcanic soils perfect for growing Chenin Blanc, with each of the Belargus cru’s expressing its unique origins, including premium parcels in the famed Quarts-de Chaume AOP, the only Grand Cru site in the entire Loire Valley. Leading off with the dry selections, the entry level 94 pt. 2018 Belargus Anjou Ronceray Blanc offers classic Chenin Blanc spiced fruit “all backed by finely beaded acidity” according to the Wine Spectator’s Aleks Zecevic while the powerful 97 pt. 2018 Belargus Anjou Treilles Blanc is a silky, seamlessly textured Chenin Blanc with a mineral tinged finish sourced from the famed 2.72-hectare Coteau des Treilles monopole, a beauty that “any serious wine lover should at least taste” according to critic Reinhardt. Sourced from vineyards along the Layon River, its humid air aiding in the late season development of botrytis, the 96 pt. 2018 Belargus Coteaux du Layon Moelleux Layon is a harmonious blend of polished fruit and honeyed texture, offering “great tension between acidity and sweetness” according to critic Zecevic with a “sensationally long” finish and delivering incredible value. Sourced from one of the three plots listed in the original declaration of the Grand Cru Quarts-de-Chaume appellation, the 96 pt. 2018 Belargus Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru Roueres is “rich yet finessed and elegant” according to critic Reinhardt, bottled in full size 750 ml. Described as “fabulous” and “irresistible,” the 99 pt. 2018 Belargus Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru Les Quarts pairs “richness and sweetness with crystalline finesse and elegance in an unrivaled way” according to Reinhardt, and the viscous and intensely concentrated 100 pt. 2018 Belargus Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru Ultra is “made for eternity,” and with only one barrel produced, a must for collectors of “the finest noble sweet wines,” poised to age for decades, both of these beauties offered in 375 ml. half bottles.

Offered in a range of styles and levels of complexity, these selections from Domaine Belargus highlight Chenin Blanc's chameleon-like ability to elegantly mirror its terroir when crafted by an exceptional producer. Sourced from an outstanding 2018 Loire Valley vintage, Chenin Blanc fans and anyone looking to explore the Loire’s best whites won’t want to miss this opportunity to enjoy these masterful Loire wines from Domaine Belargus, ideal for mixing a case at an astoundingly good price.

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From a southeast-facing 2.96-hectare vineyard on sandstone puddings, "Les Rouères" is one of the three plots listed in the original decree creating the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation. The 2018 Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru Rouères displays an amber-apricot color and opens with a highly intense and concentrated yet refined, elegant and slightly flinty stone fruit (apricot) and stewed strawberry aroma on the nose. Sweet, round and intense on the palate, with fine acidity, delicate botrytis and wholemeal bread notes on the palate, this is a rich yet finessed and elegant QDC with fine bitters and tannins on the tight yet pleasant finish. 10.5% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in September 2021.

96 points, Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (Oct 2021)

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2017 Domaine Durieu Chateauneuf du Pape l'Eperdu (750ml)

Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France

96JD

Lastly, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape L'Eperdu offers a touch of blue fruits as well as hints of ripe black cherries, ground pepper, melted licorice, violets, and spring flowers. Rich, full-bodied, with some subtle background oak, it's another exotic, singular, opulent wine from this estate that has loads to love. It too will keep for 10-15 years.

96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2019)

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2019 Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Les Argillieres 1er Cru (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Pommard, Burgundy, France

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Described as “a superb winemaker” by Neal Martin of Vinous, these highly rated 1er Cru selections from Burgundy superstar Nicolas Rossignol are crafted with exceptional balance and elegant complexity from some of the top terroirs in the Cote de Beaune, ranking among the top values in age worthy Burgundy to enjoy over the next decades.

Driven by “energy and passion” according to Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, fifth generation Nicolas Rossignol returned to his family’s Burgundy estate and established his own domain in 1997 with three hectares of inherited vines, eventually merging his vineyards with his family’s holdings and producing Burgundies on over 17 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards spanning 30 appellations south of Beaune. Focusing on the individual character of each plot and the vintage, Nico vinifies each unique terroir separately with extreme attention to detail, fermenting with indigenous yeasts, and aging the red wines in new wood barrels ranging from 0% up to 50% for between 10 and 20 months on the lees before bottling without fining or filtration. From an outstanding vintage he calls “a modern classic,” Neal Martin of Vinous describes the 93 pt. 2017 Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Clos de Verger 1er Cru Pommard as “very harmonious” with “fine acidity,” while the 94 pt. 2017 Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Les Fremiets 1er Cru Volnay is “very expressive of its terroir” and summed up as “superb.” Crafted from a vintage that “hits the bullseye” according to critic James Suckling, the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley calls the 93 pt. 2019 Clos des Angles 1er Cru Volnay and the 93 pt. 2019 Mitans 1er Cru Volnay “dramatic and elegantly muscular, with ripe fruit tones, powdery tannins and succulent acids” while the 93 pt. 2019 Ronceret 1er Cru Volnay is a “fleshy wine” with “a charmingly sensual attack.” Showing “youthfully chalky tannins,” the 94 pt. 2019 Les Argillieres 1er Cru Pommard “is a fine proposition for the cellar” according to critic Kelley, and the 95 pt. 2019 Cailleret 1er Cru Volnay is “velvety and charming, with melting tannins and an ample core of fruit,” while the 94 pt. 2020 Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Fourneaux 1er Cru showcases Nico’s talent for crafting a rich and muscular expression of Pinot Noir from the less heralded Savigny-les-Beaune, its silky, fine tannins poised to age effortlessly.

Counted among “the Côte de Beaune's most serious producers” according to the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley, these elegant Domaine Nicolas Rossignol 1er Cru’s offer the appealing combination of quality and value rarely seen in age worthy Red Burgundy from one of the region’s most talented winemakers, a terrific opportunity for Burgundy lovers and collectors to choose a few favorites or mix a case and savor them from the cellar for years to come.

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The 2019 Pommard 1er Cru Les Argillières is quite muscular and powerful this year, exhibiting aromas of plums, cherries, raw cocoa and warm spices. Medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with fine but youthfully chalky tannins to underpin its deep core of fruit, this is a fine proposition for the cellar.

92-94 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)

The 2019 Pommard Les Argillières 1er Cru, which had just been racked, has a well-defined bouquet, earthier than the set of Volnays, featuring baked red cherries mixed with melted tar and black truffle. The palate is well balanced with a silky-smooth texture. The absence of stems was a wise decision, lending more refinement and harmony toward the finish. Almost Volnay-like.

91-93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Dec 2020)

2001 Fornaser Monte Faustino Amarone (750ml)

Corvina from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

91WS

An intense and enticing mix of fresh and spicy dried fig, date and raisin on the nose. Full-bodied, with big, silky tannins that coat the mouth and provide for a long finish of spice and mineral. Best after 2007. 850 cases made.

91 points, Wine Spectator (Sep 2006)

2010 Tasca d'Almerita Tascante (750ml)

Nerello Mascalese from Sicily, Italy

90W&S 89WS 89WE

A transparent red with layers of fruit, peppery spice and dried rose scents, this is mature and refined. The light plumpness of fruit in the middle will match chicken liver crostini.

90 points, Wine & Spirits (Jun 2014)

Austere and tightly knit, with firm tannins, this offers a pure, ripe core of black cherry and damson plum fruit, fleshed out by generous accents of espresso, spice box and cocoa powder. Drink now through 2020. 1,250 cases made.

89 points, Wine Spectator (2014)

Vibrant and savory, this delivers wild cherry, dark raspberry, rosemary, mint and Mediterranean herb flavors alongside firm tannins. It closes on a licorice note.

89 points, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2015)

2019 Castello d'Alba Tinto (750ml)

From Douro, Portugal

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2016 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate saunters out of the glass with a seriously sexy nose of crushed blackberries, wild blueberries, kirsch and black cherries with touches of fragrant soil, cassis, tobacco leaf, candied violets and espresso. Medium to full-bodied, the palate positively quivers with an electric intensity of tightly wound black and red berry layers, framed by very firm, fine-grained tannins and delivering bags of freshness and perfume on the very long finish.

97 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Oct 2018)

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is bright and punchy, with striking aromatic lift and energy. There is so much explosive power. Then again, that is pretty typical of these red soils and well-exposed sites in Oakville's eastern corridor. Today, the 2016 is supremely inviting, but it will be even better in another few years' time. Bright, bold and punchy, with tons of aromatic intensity and energy, the Cabernet dazzles from start to finish. Grace and power are rarely so compelling.

97 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2020)

The two 2016 releases from Dalla Valle start with the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, a sensational wine that easily stands next to the smaller production Maya cuvée. This rocking base level Cabernet has awesome notes of blackcurrants, graphite, crushed rocks, chocolate, and damp earth/forest floor aromas and flavors. It's rich, powerful and concentrated, yet also elegant, with silky tannins and a finish where its class shows clearly. It's a beautiful bottle of wine that will have two decades or more of longevity.

95 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2019)

A broad, ripe and showy style, with boysenberry, dark plum and black Mission fig fruit flavors that glide through, carried by creamy, polished structure. Light mocha, anise and fresh humus hints peek through on the finish, adding range. A big red, with a lovely feel. Best from 2020 through 2032. 900 cases made.

95 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Oct 2019)

2019 Stella Crinita Petit Verdot Vista Flores (750ml)

Petit Verdot from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

2011 Dr. Hermann Erdener Treppchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Goldkapsel (375ml)

Riesling from Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

98WA

Bernstein-colored and provided with a greenish shimmer, the 2011 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Gold Capsule starts with a lovely clear and focused bouquet of ripe and dried apricots, peaches, pumpernickel, and curries. Highly concentrated and viscous on the palate, this is a lovely clear and piquant TBA provided with a delicate acidity and beautiful expression of fresh (instead of rotten) fruit. The finish is always precise and focused and the intensity and purity of the fruit is truly outstanding. Most of all, however, the wine is enormously sweet, but never thick, thanks to its hidden finesse that will come out even better in, say, 20 to 80 years.

98 points, Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (Issue # 217 - Feb 2015)

2017 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Les Champans (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Volnay, Burgundy, France

93V

The 2017 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has an elegant, tertiary bouquet with hints of dried orange peel; a pinch of white pepper develops with a few swirls of the glass. The medium-bodied palate displays very fine tannins that feel fleshier than the Clos des Chênes, and there is wonderful tension and precision on the long finish. Superb.

93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2020)

2019 Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg (750ml)

Riesling from Alsace, France

2018 Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

95WE 94WA 94WI 93V 93JS

Smooth and enveloping, this opens with delicate scents of blue flower, pipe tobacco, camphor and new leather. It's full-bodied and savory, with flavors of raspberry jam, licorice and crushed mint set against a backbone of fine-grained tannins. While it's concentrated, it also has a weightless finesse. Drink 2023–2033.

95 points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast (Sep 2022)

Made with fruit from Rocche di Castiglione, Cannubi and Bric dël Fiasc, the Paolo Scavino 2018 Barolo Carobric needs a few moments to open before the aromas come into full view. Sweet cherry, earth, licorice and rusty nail rise from the top, and on second nose, you might recognize truffle essence as well. I like the vibrant, lifted character of this wine. This is a 5,800-bottle production.

94+ points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jun 2022)

The 2018 Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric is a blend of fruit from three different vineyards, Cannubi, Rocche di Castiglione and Bric del Fiasc. This 2018 is immediate and open on the nose with a combination of spice, green herbs and flowers. It has a lovely focus and drive on the palate with savory, silty textured tannins giving it an edge. There is an energetic quality to this wine. Wait one to two years and keep for up to 25.

94 points, Susan Hulme, Wine Independent (Jul 2022)

The 2018 Barolo Carobric shows terrific energy and focus, naturally in the smaller-scaled style of the year. There’s terrific precision driving the bright red cherry, spice, mint, pipe tobacco and floral nuances. In 2018, the Carobric is a bit nervy, but the aromatics and balance wrap everything together nicely.

93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2022)

A little reticent on the nose for now, showing only some oak-induced dry spice. But it opens up on the palate to reveal a bright, focused core of fresh red berries and firm, fine-grained tannins. Well structured for a 2018, but lacks the inner depth and warmth of happier vintages. Try from 2024.

93 points, James Suckling (May 2022)

2016 Abreu Rothwell Hyde Proprietary Red (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

96JS 95WS 94V

A very serious, tight red with currant, chocolate and brambleberry character, as well as orange peel. Full-bodied, refined and focused. Beautiful, polished sensibility. Already delicious, but better in a year or two.

96 points, James Suckling (Feb 2020)

Offers distinctive sassafras and wild herb aromas, quickly backed up by gently steeped plum, currant and raspberry fruit flavors. Picks up warm earth and tobacco notes, with a racy iron streak buried deeply on the finish. Delivering fruit, minerality, depth and cut, this is one for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. Best from 2022 through 2038. 334 cases made.

95 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Oct 2020)

The 2016 Rothwell Hyde is a gorgeous wine to drink now, for readers who can find it. Soft and elegant with silky tannins and fabulous balance, the 2016 has so much to offer already. Black cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice, lavender and spice contribute aromatic nuance, but more than anything else, the 2016 is racy and open-knit, with tons of immediacy. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gem.

94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2020)

2019 Vinedo Chadwick (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Valley, Chile

99JS #75 Top 100 97WA

Subtle and very beautiful with currants, tarragon, basil and rose petals in the aromas. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and so fine-textured with superb tannins that provide multi-layers on the palate. It’s refined, yet powerful at the end. Suggests greatness and longevity. Lots of blackcurrants, stones and violets in the after taste. Cabernet sauvignon with a touch of petit verdot. This needs three or four years to show its true greatness.

99 points, James Suckling (Aug 2021)

#75 - James Suckling Top 100 of 2021

The 2019 Viñedo Chadwick is a classical Cabernet Sauvignon from Puente Alto, one of the best zones within Maipo. It's from a moderately warm vintage that delivered a wine with only 13% alcohol and good freshness. It contains some 3% Petit Verdot. The vines were planted in 1992, and its gapes fermented in equal parts in stainless steel and concrete or troncoconic vats. Three-fourths of the wine matured in new barriques and the rest in Stockinger foudres for 22 months, including time for the malolactic fermentation. I was truly impressed by this vintage, especially because of its elegance and freshness. There are showy aromas reminiscent of tangerine and flowers, ripe red berries (rather than black) and a spicy twist from the oak but nothing herbal or balsamic that one could expect given the moderate ripeness. The grapes were picked very early, and the wine follows the path of the 2016, the coolest vintage so far, with juicy fruit, elegance and great tension. This feels exceptional and transcends the style of the year. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled the 25th of January 2021.

97 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Issue # 256 - Aug 2021)

2018 De Fieuzal Rouge (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France

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A wine that will take time to balance out, this has dense, dark and dry tannins at this stage. These underline the richness of the black fruits and acidity, giving a wine that will need to age to lose its firm edge. Drink from 2025.

94 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2021)

A beautiful, classic wine from this appellation located south of Bordeaux, the 2018 Château De Fieuzal reveals a dense purple hue as well as textbook notes of ripe black cherries, currants, smoked earth, tobacco, and chocolate. Textbook Graves all the way with its smoky, earthy, yet voluptuous and medium to full-bodied style, it's going to benefit from 3-5 years in the cellar and shine for 10-15 years. It's the finest wine I've tasted from this Château since the 2009 and is well worth seeking out.

93 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2021)

Fresh blackberry, bark, cedar, oyster shell and gravel. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Fresh and flavorful with a juicy, savory finish. Velvety-textured tannins. Try from 2023.

93 points, James Suckling (Mar 2021)

Plum and raspberry compote notes are juicy and delicious, while dark licorice, fruitcake and mesquite note fill in on the finish. Nice tarry edge at the very end. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2022 through 2030. 7,000 cases made.

92 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Mar 2021)

2010 Rene Geoffroy Brut Cuvee Volupte (750ml)

Sparkling from Champagne, France

94V 93WA

The 2010 Brut Cuvée Volupté is so impressive. Deep and powerful, with terrific freshness, the Volupté captures the best this tricky vintage had to offer. Tropical fruit, pastry, brioche and warm, toast notes give the Volupté an exotic flair. There's plenty of freshness to play off all of that exuberance. This compelling Champagne from Geoffroy is an absolute delight and a great choice for readers who like a little bottle complexity in Champagne. The 2010 won't keep forever, but it sure is gorgeous today. Disgorged: November, 2019.

94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Nov 2021)

Disgorged in September 2019, Geoffroy's 2010 Brut Premier Cru Volupté offers up a pretty bouquet of golden orchard fruit, honeycomb, oatmeal, straw and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and incisive, its crisp core of nicely concentrated fruit is underpinned by a racy spine of acidity and complemented by a pinpoint mousse. It's a touch earthier and more evolved than its 2009 predecessor, but this is a very fine Champagne.

93 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Issue # 248 - Apr 2020)

2017 Georges Vernay Maison Rouge (750ml)

Syrah from Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

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Domaine Georges Vernay, founded by Francis Vernay in 1937, is a third-generation, venerable wine producer, located in the heart of Condrieu, France. The efforts of Francis Vernay were instrumental in the creation of the official Condrieu appellation in 1940. In later years, Francis was succeeded by his son Georges, who played a key role in restricting the geographical boundaries of Condrieu, preserving the character of the appellation and ensuring its future greatness. In 1996, Christine Vernay, Georges' daughter, took over as winemaker and General Manager of the Estate. Recognized as one of the great winemakers in France, several of her wines have recently been awarded the coveted 100 points in the world’s top wine publications; remarkable - since the 2011 vintage, not a score below 96 from Jeb Dunnuck for the Coteau de Vernon. Among the top two or three Condrieu in any vintage, the Coteau de Vernon comes from very old vines planted in 1936 and 1960, on the steep granite slopes just behind the Vernay estate.

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The flagship Côte Rôtie, the 2017 Côte Rôtie Maison Rouge comes from a lieu-dit in the southern part of the appellation, and this terroir always yields a more finesse-driven, elegant style of wine. Gorgeous black raspberry, spring flowers, bay leaf, sandalwood, and exotic spice notes characterize this rich, full-bodied, beautifully textured Côte Rôtie. With sweet yet present tannins, an expansive mouthfeel, and integrated oak, this stunning, young, unevolved 2017 will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 15 years or more.

96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2020)

Shimmering purple. A strongly scented bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, pungent wisteria, licorice and exotic spices, along with a smoky mineral quality and a hint of black pepper. Broad and fleshy but lively on the palate, offering concentrated Chambord, cherry, cassis and fruitcake flavors that are enlivened by building spice and floral accents. Smooth, steadily building tannins add shape to an extremely persistent finish that echoes the spice and floral notes. One-third whole clusters and one-third new oak.

95 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Apr 2020)

Lively, with lots of savory and iron streaks amidst the steeped cherry and plum fruit, ending with a flurry of mouthwatering mineral notes on the finish. Sleek and piercing in feel. Best from 2021 through 2036.

95 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Dec 2020)

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2010 Chateau L'Eglise Clinet (750ml)

Merlot from Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

100WA

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 L'Eglise Clinet begins unassumingly with gentle notions of fragrant dried flowers and wild sage leading to savory nut and meat characters over an expanding core of preserved plums, blueberry compote and black cherry coulis plus a waft of menthol. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully decadent, the palate is absolutely packed with rich, ripe black fruit preserves and loads of spicy sparks, framed by super ripe, super plush tannins, finishing very long and decadent. I love the interplay of subtly and power here - this is truly a WOW wine!

100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2020)

2006 Leoville Las Cases (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

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Here's a rare opportunity to secure top-scoring back vintages from the legendary Chateau Leoville Las Cases! Long considered ‘first among the Super-Seconds’ of Bordeaux with a reputation for First Growth quality, these top vintages from Chateau Leoville Las Cases will evolve for decades to come, some already aged 40 years in pristine cellar conditions, all garnering 95 plus pt. ratings including multiple 100 pt. “perfect” scores, now offered at best on the market pricing.

Bordering Chateau Latour on the northern end of St. Julien overlooking the Gironde, the 98 hectares of Las Cases vineyards are planted in a single block encompassing a mosaic of terroirs, surrounded by walls known as the Grand Clos, its gate topped with a regal lion carved from stone pictured on the Grand Vin’s label. Managed by the Delon family since the late 19th century, the late Michel Delon is credited with implementing changes at Las Cases that fueled its rise in quality over the last 50 years, calling the 1986 his greatest vintage ever (the Wine Advocate’s Robert Parker agreed, scoring it a perfect 100 pts.) while Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson called the 100 pt. 2005 Las Cases “one to savor,” both vintages now in their drinking window with decades of enjoyment ahead. Described as “stunning and pure from the get-go” by the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, both Jane Anson and the Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss awarded the 2010 Las Cases perfect scores, with Vinous critic Neal Martin describing it in 2020 as “an absolutely awesome Saint Julien with a long life ahead.” Granting it four perfect scores, critics agreed the 2016 might be the best Las Cases to date, with Jeb Dunnuck saying “this magical, perfect wine couldn’t be better” and Antonio Galloni of Vinous calling it “a total stunner” not to be missed.

Mirroring the greatness of this Chateau's Grand Vin year over year, these are all outstanding choices that stand tall among their neighboring First Growth Chateau at a fraction of the price, whether selecting a few favorites or mixing a case. Echoing a sports analogy, the Leoville Las Cases bench is deep - and with only home run hitters in the rotation, all of these selections are guaranteed to knock it out of the park.

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Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London and then blind at Farr Vintners horizontal, the 2006 Château Léoville Las-Cases has a very complex bouquet with heady scents of blackcurrant, kirsch, crushed violets, rock salt and just a hint of cassis. It is backward and can barely contain its energy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very symmetrical and poised, a fine line of acidity interwoven through the black fruit, touches of citrus fruit developing towards the poised and tensile finish. This is a beautiful wine from Jean-Hubert Delon, but it needs several years in bottle. Tasted April 2016.

96 points, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (May 2016)

Offers a pure nose of crushed raspberry and violet, with aniseed. Full-bodied, with beautiful, well-integrated tannins and a long, polished texture to the finish. Very beautiful. Harmonious and structured. Best after 2015.

95 points, Wine Spectator (Mar 2009)

While the aromas are tight and firm, once it is in the mouth, this wine just explodes. The tannins are dark, almost impenetrable, dry and dense. These tannins are a layer over the fruit that just piles up with ripe blackberry juice, an edge of blueberry. The soft sweetness of this range of flavors continues on the finish, pitted against the tannins.

95 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Mar 2009)

Aromas of blackberries, black olives, raspberries, iodine and asphalt follow through to a medium to full body with a tight, layered palate and a juicy finish. Hints of iodine at the end. Some licorice, too. Drink now.

95 points, James Suckling (Jul 2021)

Bright, full ruby. Brooding aromas of cassis, black cherry, minerals, bitter chocolate, shoe polish and violet; more Pauillac than Saint-Julien on the nose. Then rich, lush and powerful, with impressive fullness and volume. As full and sweet as this is, there's no impression of excess weight and the back end shows a distinctly austere quality, even if the serious tannins are nicely buffered by the wine's rich middle. Really stains the palate with flavor on the aftertaste. Wonderfully ripe cabernet sauvignon here; in fact, most of the cab franc in 2006 was declassified into the Clos du Marquis.

94 points, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (May 2009)

2019 Domaine de Montille Clos du Roi Grand Cru (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Corton, Burgundy, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Boasting fresh, lively fruit and balanced acidity, these spectacular 2019 Domaine de Montille Burgundies come from a vintage that "hit the bullseye" according to critic James Suckling, offering a "rare combination of excellence and great consistency." Benefiting from our long-standing relationship with the Domaine, this part two of our exclusive Domaine de Montille offering features Burgundies from the estate's vineyards heading south from Volnay through the Cote d'Or to Saint Aubin, ranging from a value-packed entry level Red Burgundy to a vast array of exquisite Premier and Grand Cru Whites, all exceptional wines offering outstanding value, many offered in large format perfect for cellaring.

Now considered a pioneer in the region for being among the first to estate bottle his wines and craft ageworthy Burgundy with a sense of place, Hubert de Montille took over his family's estate at the age of 17 in 1947 after it had dwindled to only 2.5 hectares and set about rebuilding the domaine's holdings while establishing a stellar reputation. Taking the reins after his father's 50-year tenure, Hubert's son Etienne was among the first in the region to convert to organic and then biodynamic practices, while continuing to expand the estate with the acquisition of some of Burgundy's most highly regarded vineyards, including those of Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet in 2012. Now with 35 hectares of holdings spanning an astounding 20 separate top appellations throughout the region, Domaine de Montille's top Chardonnay parcels south of Volnay include Puligny Folatières, a premier cru with two prestigious neighbors, Leflaive and Leroy, the rock-covered Meursault Poruzots next to the famous "Les Genevrières" vineyard and Saint Aubin En Remilly, located just behind the revered Grand Cru Le Montrachet. Crediting the influence of his brother-in-law, the masterful Meursault winemaker Jean Marc Roulot, Etienne employs a restrained use of new oak for the whites depending on the specific plots, aging for up to a year on the lees and preserving the acidic backbone while crafting complex, balanced wines that will evolve over decades.

From the exceptional 2019 Bourgogne Blanc "Clos du Chateau," boasting the rich profile of Puligny Montrachet at a fraction of the price, to the magnificent 2019 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, an ultimate expression of refined, long-lived Chardonnay from a tiny .23 hectare parcel, and including one Red Burgundy, the bright and energetic 2019 Bourgogne Rouge, these selections from Domaine de Montille rank among the top in the region, superbly expressing each terroir with alluring freshness and elegant length. Produced in a vintage with significantly lower yields guaranteeing excess demand, now is the time to secure your allocation of these magnificent 2019 Burgundies today and look forward to enjoying them for years to come.

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The 2019 Corton Grand Cru Clos du Roi is one of the high points of the range. Revealing aromas of sweet berry fruit, rose petals, orange rind and spices and framed by a discreet patina of classy new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and multidimensional, with a rich and vibrant core of fruit, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish.

94+ points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

Very Olde St. Nick Harvest Rye Cask Strength (750ml)

From Bardstown, Kentucky

2018 Cornell Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California

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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant and nuanced from the very first taste. Over the last year, the 2018 has developed from a powerhouse into a much more refined wine. There is plenty of mountain tannin and structure, but those elements are completely enrobed by the fruit. Hints of iron, cedar, dried herbs, mint and sweet red cherry fruit emerge with a bit of time in the glass. The 2018 is a very rare, quintessentially elegant mountain Cabernet. Best of all, the 2018 won't take years to come together. I would drink it ahead of the 2016 or 2017, but if opened young it needs several hours of aeration.

98 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2021)

2019 Vina Gonzalez Bastias Pais Matorral (750ml)

Pais from Maule Valley, Chile

2017 Dominio de Tares Cepas Viejas (750ml)

Mencia from Bierzo, Spain

2018 Maranones Pena Caballera (750ml)

Grenache from Vinos de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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I decided to include the note here of the 2018 Peña Caballera that I tasted in November 2020 for completeness and context, as I tasted the 2019 and 2020. It came from a slow-ripening, cooler and wetter year that delivered very juicy wines with structure, tension, complexity and depth. This comes from a 1.5-hectare plot in the "paraje" that gives the wine its name, planted with 50- to 70-year-old vines on a north-facing slope at 850 meters in altitude on sandy granite soils that are organically farmed. The whole clusters fermented in a 3,300-liter oak vat with indigenous yeasts. After pressing, the wine matured in a 1,500-liter oak foudre, followed by five months in concrete before it was bottled. This is incredibly floral and stony at the same time. It's aromatic but has a certain austerity and seriousness. The austerity is more noticeable on the palate, with very fine and chalky tannins, a little more backward than the 2016 at the time. I believe this has huge aging potential. It has structure but feels ethereal. 1,993 bottles and 18 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2020.

96+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Nov 2021)

2012 Sabate i Coca Brut Reserva Familiar Rose (750ml)

Grenache from Cava, Catalonia, Spain

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The 2012 Reserva Familiar Rosé Brut is an unusual rosé made with Garnacha grapes and the only sparkling wine produced with some added sugar, because the wine was too austere and had so much acidity that it was impossible to domesticate. This is not your classical rosé, because this is a super mineral wine (like all the wines I tasted with owner Marcel Sabaté). This has aged for a very long time sur lie, and it feels young and unevolved, with a long life ahead of it. A mineral sparkling rosé! 5,760 bottles produced.

92 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Issue # 244 - Aug 2019)

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2017 Guigal La Turque (750ml)

Syrah from Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

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I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie La Turque, which shows the sunny warmth of the vintage while staying balanced, pure, and light on its feet. Awesome notes of ripe black fruits, chocolate, spice box, and incense emerge from the glass and it’s full-bodied, has building tannins, a weightless texture, and a monster of a finish. This quintessential La Turque will deliver plenty of charm in its youth, yet benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age, and age for 30-35 years as well.

97-100 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2019)

Wonderfully perfumed and floral, the 2017 Cote Rotie La Turque was singing at full voice when I tasted it. The marvelous blueberry and raspberry fruit is broad and expansive on the full-bodied palate without being heavy or overly rich, perfectly framed by soft, dusty tannins on a lingering finish. It will be fascinating to follow this wine and compare it over the decades to the 2015 and 2018.

97-99 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Dec 2019)

2019 Domaine de Montille Les Pezerolles 1er Cru (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Pommard, Burgundy, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Boasting fresh, lively fruit and balanced acidity, these spectacular 2019 Domaine de Montille Burgundies come from a vintage that "hit the bullseye" according to critic James Suckling, offering a "rare combination of excellence and great consistency." Benefiting from our long-standing relationship with the Domaine, this part two of our exclusive Domaine de Montille offering features Burgundies from the estate's vineyards heading south from Volnay through the Cote d'Or to Saint Aubin, ranging from a value-packed entry level Red Burgundy to a vast array of exquisite Premier and Grand Cru Whites, all exceptional wines offering outstanding value, many offered in large format perfect for cellaring.

Now considered a pioneer in the region for being among the first to estate bottle his wines and craft ageworthy Burgundy with a sense of place, Hubert de Montille took over his family's estate at the age of 17 in 1947 after it had dwindled to only 2.5 hectares and set about rebuilding the domaine's holdings while establishing a stellar reputation. Taking the reins after his father's 50-year tenure, Hubert's son Etienne was among the first in the region to convert to organic and then biodynamic practices, while continuing to expand the estate with the acquisition of some of Burgundy's most highly regarded vineyards, including those of Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet in 2012. Now with 35 hectares of holdings spanning an astounding 20 separate top appellations throughout the region, Domaine de Montille's top Chardonnay parcels south of Volnay include Puligny Folatières, a premier cru with two prestigious neighbors, Leflaive and Leroy, the rock-covered Meursault Poruzots next to the famous "Les Genevrières" vineyard and Saint Aubin En Remilly, located just behind the revered Grand Cru Le Montrachet. Crediting the influence of his brother-in-law, the masterful Meursault winemaker Jean Marc Roulot, Etienne employs a restrained use of new oak for the whites depending on the specific plots, aging for up to a year on the lees and preserving the acidic backbone while crafting complex, balanced wines that will evolve over decades.

From the exceptional 2019 Bourgogne Blanc "Clos du Chateau," boasting the rich profile of Puligny Montrachet at a fraction of the price, to the magnificent 2019 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, an ultimate expression of refined, long-lived Chardonnay from a tiny .23 hectare parcel, and including one Red Burgundy, the bright and energetic 2019 Bourgogne Rouge, these selections from Domaine de Montille rank among the top in the region, superbly expressing each terroir with alluring freshness and elegant length. Produced in a vintage with significantly lower yields guaranteeing excess demand, now is the time to secure your allocation of these magnificent 2019 Burgundies today and look forward to enjoying them for years to come.

93WA

Unfurling in the glass with aromas of red berries, rose petals, sweet soil tones and orange rind, the 2019 Pommard 1er Cru Les Pezerolles is medium to full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a fleshy core of fruit and a vibrant, seamless profile, concluding with a fragrant, peony-inflected finish.

93 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)