France

91 points Allen Meadows, Burghound"This is aromatically similar to the villages version but with more spice elements in play. There is slightly better volume to the delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that possess more evident power on the...

90 points James Suckling"This Brouilly has a striking nose of plums and summer flowers. Ripe for the 2021 vintage, with modest acidity and some supple tannins filling out the rather generous body. Sustainable. Drink now." Vinous Reverie NotesBeaujolais...

90 points James Suckling"Tangy Fleurie with notes of strawberries, citrus peel and paprika. It’s medium-bodied with crunchy tannins and lively acidity. Drink now or hold." Vinous Reverie NotesTravel down through Burgundy to its southern tip to get...

93 points Jeb Dunnuck"Peppery red and blue fruits, garrigue, and some Southern Rhône street market-like notes all emerge from the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, and 10% Syrah. Nicely balanced, medium-bodied,...

94 points Wine Advocate"I couldn't discern much difference between the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Privilege and the Esprit de Maucoil. The Privilege is a floral yet full-bodied wine that never seems overly rich or heavy, but instead, it steadily unfurls...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe famed Sancerre offers some of the best expression of Sauvignon-Blanc in France. The Raimbault Family has been producing wine in Sancerre for 10 Generations. The Raimbault family has been growing vines since the mid-17th...

90 points Wine Advocate"Although the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape fermented in concrete, it then matured in 20% new oak, so this blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault is marked by scents of vanilla, cedar and wood spice. There are...

90 points Wine Advocate"A blend of 90% Grenache Noir, 5% Syrah and 5% Mourvdre, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from Cellier des Princes, the co-operative of Chteauneuf-du-Pape, exhales a delicate, fresh and gourmand bouquet of strawberries, cherries,...

94 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2020 Vacqueyras Garrigues is a terrific looking classic cuvée with a medium-bodied, elegant, silky style as well as pure red and black fruits, some spicy, floral nuances, ultra-fine tannins, and outstanding length. It...

93 points Jeb Dunnuck"Beautiful ripe cherry, cassis, ground pepper, and leather notes all emerge from the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Bel Ami, a classic blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah that's brought up in a mix of...

Vinous Reverie NotesLes Vignerons de Mancey is a cooperative in Burgundy specifically within the Maconnais. The cooperative was founded in 1929 and is committed to promoting its members’ terroirs and Burgundy grape varieties including...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"An eclectic mix of Abouriou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah come together in a fruity, juicy wine, bright with succulent acidity and freshness. The wine's grape chorus sings well and will be ready from 2024. Organic." 90...