France

Vinous Reverie NotesValerie Frison owns a total of six hectares of vines in Ville-sur-Arce, in 2018 her son Thomas de Marne and his partner Florie Pilares returned to begin the process of taking over the estate. Most of Frison’s vines are...

94 points James Suckling"A very pure and floral nose with cherries, violets and plums as well. Medium body with velvety tannins and bright acidity. Such a succulent core of redcurrants and violets with minerality and a transparent character to the...

96 points Decanter"A lovely ferny nose and breezy seaside raciness. Bright yellow fruit on entry, a flicker of preserved lemon and cooked quince adding vibrancy. Then comes the Krug richness which spreads over the palate. The balance hovers tantalisingly...

98 points James Suckling"Deep and mysterious, with aromas right across the dark side of the spectrum, from violets to forest berries via savory notes, this remarkable Morgon has the concentration, power and finesse of a top Grand Cru from the Cote de...

91 points James Suckling"A fresh, tangy white with sliced-apple, pear and lemon-rind character. Hints of flowers. Medium body and a crisp, creamy-textured finish. Drink now." 90 points Wine Advocate"The Marjosse 2019 Blanc races out of the glass with...

94 points Decanter"Lovely vanilla, toast, red fruit jam, plums, lees, brioche and croissant aromas. Palate with very good integration of the fine mousse. Blend: 40% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier." 93 points James...

Jancis Robinson"Quite reticent on the nose. Sparse bubbles, but lovely minerality. A long, elegant, stony spine, but somehow not austere. Hint of moss. Delicate white peaches, but the fruit is so faintly traced on the palate that you need to pause and...

Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: We have four different appellations in Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru: Les Peuillets, Les Narbantons, Les Lavières and Les Rouvrettes. They all differ differently according to several criteria such as exposure,...

Vinous Reverie NotesFrom its modest origins in the 1920’s, Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut has grown and flourished across six generations, and gained numerous awards. Brothers Vincent and Pierre currently own and work 40 acres in and around...

90 points Wine Spectator"Very perfumed, showing citronella and floral aromas, followed by lime, hazelnut and mineral notes. Well-balanced and lively, with a lingering, resonant finish. Elegant." Vinous Reverie NotesThis is the smallest Meursault premier...

Vinous Reverie NotesAfter taking over the family Domaine at age 25, Xavier Durand, a third generation winemaker, decided to abandon rented vines and concentrate instead on his family estate, where he could better control the vineyards’ health and...

90 points James Suckling"Here’s a well-crafted modern Chablis with plenty of ripe pear fruit and refreshing, but very well integrated lemony acidity that the touch of tannin at the finish neatly underlines. Not so complex, but the balance is...