France

97 points Wine Enthusiast"This is a breathtaking expression of Faively's benchmark grand-cru vineyard, owned solely by the Faively family since 1874. Reverberating with flavors of blackberries and Morello cherries, it's a supple, sinewy wine struck with...

93 points James Suckling"A tight, fruity white with sliced-apple and light banana notes and some stone undertones. Medium-to full-bodied, reserved, dense and beautiful. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold." 93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2018...

95 points Wine & Spirits"In modern Champagne, any color that might bleed from the skins into the juice is usually filtered out, so the wine is clear. In this traditional style, Delphine Vesselle allows the ripe Pinot Noir grapes from her vineyards in...

95 points Wine & Spirits"This is bright and invigorating, with a bone-warming radiance. It’s made from an old clone of syrah, sourced from parcels in Malleval, at the northern end of St-Joseph, and captures the coolness of the area in the fresh...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Domaine Durdon-Bouval is located in Vincelles in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne. Ludovic and Sandie are the 4th generation of winegrowers, the first in organic farming. The farm extends over 3 hectares on the hills most...

Vinous Reverie NotesFrom father to son for 8 generations, the area stretches over 14 ha on the most beautiful slopes of Montlouis. This estate of two centuries of age (the century manor house, a former hunting appointment of the Duke of Choiseul)...

Vinous Reverie NotesFrom father to son for 8 generations, the area stretches over 14 ha on the most beautiful slopes of Montlouis. This estate of two centuries of age (the century manor house, a former hunting appointment of the Duke of Choiseul)...

92 points Decanter"This admirable premier cru red is a blend of all of the domaine parcels in Beaune premier cru - a whopping 17 different terroirs covering 26ha, each vinified separately, with an average 20% whole-cluster and ageing in 20% new casks...

96 points Wine & Spirits"A blend of fruit from the lieux-dits Les Bessards, Le Sabot and L’Ermite, this 2019 draws together a picture of the Hermitage hill in all its grandeur and complexity. At its center, it’s bright and juicy,...

91 points Wine Advocate"Bursting with aromas of cherries, berries and plums, the 2021 Fleurie Les Marrans is medium-bodied, lively and succulent, with tangy acids and a fine-boned, pretty profile that offers considerable charm in its lighter-weight...

91 points Wine Spectator"A harmonious Champagne in an aperitif style that appeals for its fine balance, lightly mouthwatering acidity and pretty flavors of ripe apple and raspberry fruit, pickled ginger, toast and lemon zest." 91 points James...

Jancis Robinson"85% is from the 2018 vintage, which was vinified in stainless-steel tanks. 15% is from the 2017 vintage, vinified in five-year-old French oak barrels. Secondary fermentation in bottle was for 12 months.Bright pale greenish gold. Really...