99 points James Suckling"Aromas of crushed blackberries and blueberries with dried flowers and bark, following through to a full body with a tight and powerful palate of beautiful fruit and chewy yet polished tannins that are compressed and impressive...

92 points Vinous"Brilliant red. Deeply pitched aromas of dark berries, cola and lavender, with suggestions of woodsmoke and star anise in the background. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated cherry and dark berry flavors that become...

97 points Jeb Dunnuck"While the Les Grandes Places gets all the love, I also love the Fortis cuvée, which has a more approachable, seamless style that I adore. The 2018 Côte Rôtie Fortis (which includes 5% Viognier and was brought up...

97 points Jeb Dunnuck"Also pure Southern Rhône goodness, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes has classy notes of red and blue fruits, candied orange, flowers, peppery garrigue, and loads of Asian spices. Beautifully textured, silky,...

90 points Wine Spectator"Aromatic, offering elderflower and pine notes, with hints of orange blossom honey, spearmint and apricot on the palate. This is elegant and focused, featuring a long, mineral-infused finish." Vinous Reverie NotesGrapes from...

92 points James Suckling"A medium-bodied red with fresh red-fruited character, hints of dried flowers and citrus peel. Polished and textural with a crunchiness to the fruit and fine tannins." Jancis Robinson"Greve. 92% Sangiovese, 8% Canaiolo.Mid ruby...

91 points Mosel Fine Wines"Harvested at 94° Oechsle, this offers a gorgeous nose of cassis, elderflower, ginger, pear and smoky slate. Vibrant acidity brings structure to the palate, where ripe scents of melon blend into more white minerals and slate...

92 points Wine Spectator 91 points Vinous “Harvested botrytis-free at 90 Oechsle, this was stopped with a bit higher residual sugar and lower alcohol than its Spätlese counterparts, a decision based on the Merkelbachs’ assessment that...

93 points Vinous"The NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Quintessence du Pinot Noir is a beautiful, resonant wine with tons of Bouzy textural richness. Small red berry, dried herbs, crushed flowers and spice fill out the wine's frame effortlessly. Readers...

95 points James Suckling"Lots of bark, mushroom and forest-flower aromas with crushed cherries. Complex. Medium body with lovely acid tension and a racy and pretty finish. Very fine tannins. Lots of energy here. Drink after 2025." 94 points Wine...

99 Falstaff"Complex aroma on the nose with roasted nuts, raw cocoa and dried dark fruits. Looks extremely elegant and fresh. Dense, piquant, somewhat salty on the palate, spicy notes of lovage and dried herbs, well integrated, noticeable roasted notes...

97 points James Suckling"What an amazing nose with pure herbs coming to the fore, soon to be joined by fresh brambleberries, blueberries, violets, heather, lavender, pine needles and forest floor. Full body, chewy but incredibly fine tannins, and tons of...