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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...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe names Sauzet, Carillon and Leflaive have become synonymous with Puligny, but one local clan has remained under the radar. The Chavy family has had roots in Puligny for almost 200 years. In 1976, after years of selling grapes to...

Vinous Reverie NotesA tiny production of less than 130 cases per year, the grapes are harvested from the steep volcanic hillsides of the Mayacamas Mountain range in Napa.  A  50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with...

Vinous Reverie NotesPaques’ vineyards are located exclusively in premier cru appellations, all situated on a vast, chalky plateau known as the Grande Montagne de Reims — which is where most of Champagne’s premiers crus originate...

Vinous Reverie NotesChateau des Adouzes sits overlooking the village of Roquessels in the heart of the Faugeres appellation. Faugeres benefits from an unusual and specific geological history that compressed an ancient sea bed during the formation of the...

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...