France

95 points Decanter"Concentrated nose of hedgerow fruit and violets. Intense on the palate with dark fruit and big, ripe tannins. Finishes long with a backbone of acidity." Vinous Reverie NotesEtienne Baldes planted his first vineyards at Clos Triguedina...

91 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2022 Tavel Vieilles Vignes (60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah) has a classic Tavel deeper ruby hue as well as powerful aromatics of framboise, candied strawberries, white pepper, and hints of Provençal garrigue...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe basis for this elegant Royal Brut Cremant are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. It delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with only 9 grams of residual sugar. Tasting Notes: In this it shows a...

95 points James Suckling"This compact and concentrated Morgon makes a bold statement. Lots of savory, plus hints of wet earth and bark on the well-rounded, medium-bodied palate. The best thing about the wine is the complex, firm and earthy finish that...

96 points James Suckling"The fantastic nose of forest berries with undertones of forest floor pulls you inexorably into this medium- to full-bodied Morgon beauty. Excellent concentration, with stacks of very fine tannins that give this serious...

94 points James Suckling"Impressive wild-blackberry fruit with touches of wild herbs and candied orange. The medium-bodied palate is very elegant and structured with plenty of dried-herb and wet-earth character. Very long, stony finish with clove and...

Vinous Reverie NotesThis is the part of Gigondas where the vineyards are in the high “saddle” that is on the other side of the Dentelle above the village. A very rocky terrain from the millions of years of rocks that have tumbled down into...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,603 g. 70% Meunier and 20% Chardonnay from Vallée de la Marne, 10% Meunier from Coteaux Campenoise. Base wine from 2019. Disgorged May 2023. Dosage 2 g/l.A deep red-pink wine with a beautiful nose of plums and peonies...

94 points Wine Advocate"Aromas of blackberries, warm spices, rose petals and sweet soil tones introduce Rottiers's 2020 Moulin-à-Vent Les Thorins, a medium to full-bodied, seamless and complete wine that's deep and layered. Its concentrated core...

92 points Vinous"Opaque ruby. Dark fruit, floral and spice notes on the expansive nose, which picks up a subtle garrigue nuance with air. Stains the palate with primary black raspberry, blueberry and cherry flavors that turn sweeter through the...

91 points Allen Meadows, Burghound Jancis Robinson"Deep black fruit on the palate, furry tannin with plenty of heft and substance. Reasonably simple flavours right now, but with definition and concentration that bodes well for maturation. 17++/20 points...

94 points Allen Meadows, Burghound"Soft notes of wood frame cool, pure and sauvage-inflected red and dark berry fruit and warm earth nuances. The dense, attractively rich and vibrant middleweight flavors possess fine detail on the balanced, precise and...