Special Designation

95+ points Wine Enthusiast“Supreme concentration and great depth characterize this powerful, structured and age-worthy wine. It boasts luscious dried plums and dried blueberries, plus plenty of black pepper and light wood-smoke accents, all backed...

93 points Wine Enthusiast“This bottling from three vineyards employs 14% Picpoul to add acidic heft to the formula, which checks off so many white-wine boxes. Aromas of sliced peach, coconut and macadamia nut are cut by crushed stone and chalk on...

95 points James Suckling"This has a savory, crushed stone edge to the nose with fresh pastry, as well as white peaches, lemon pastry and hazelnuts with honeysuckle and citrus blossom. The palate has an alluring density that holds very long into the...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"Fresh and refined, this lovely, easygoing sparkler opens with heady scents of white spring wildflower, white stone fruit and a whiff of Mediterranean brush. Savory and crisp, the vibrant palate doles out ripe white peach, green...

92+ points Vinous“The 2020 Chablis Beauroy 1er Cru has a well-defined nose with attractive flint and undergrowth scents, unfolding almost coquettishly in the glass. With a proportional palate, there’s good acidity, and it’s taut and...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"This wine comes from 80-year-old vines from two parcels. It offers ripeness and bold tannins, giving structure as well as acidity and blueberry flavors. The wine's structure will soften so drink from 2024."

Vinous Reverie NotesDomaine Fouet is located in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation vineyard of the Loire. Since 6 generations this family has been combining modern techniques while keeping the traditions. Today, Julien Fouet runs the estate...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,597 g. 100% Chardonnay from premiers crus Vertus and Pierry, and grand cru Chouilly. 80% in stainless steel, 20% in oak barrel. Four years sur lattes. Dosage 6 g/l.Smells like fresh popcorn and warm, golden cornbread...

96 points James Suckling"This has aromas of flint, toast, jasmine, dried pineapples, lemons and sea shells. Some cardamom and salted butter. Classy and driven, with a medium to full body and tight, sleek layers. Perfumed and bright. Everything in balance...

92 points Vinous"The 2017 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and beautifully lifted, with lovely red berry and rose petal character. Pliant and supple, with terrific balance, the Querciabella 2017 is one of the more refined, restrained Chianti Classicos...

95 points Tim Atkin"Year in, year out, this exceptional Chenin Blanc vineyard delivers the goods.... it produces a wine with wonderful energy, poise and focus. Lime, pear and green apple flavors are complemented by understated oak and a tangy,...

96 points Vinous"The 2021 Treinspoor is Sadie's Tinta Barocca that the man himself likens to Nebbiolo, also opining that it is a wine that needs considerable ageing. These vines were planted in 1974, and the blend includes 40% whole clusters. It has a...