France

94 points Vinous"The 2022 Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Hauts de Husseau hails from a site with vines between 80 and 110 years old. It,s a finely scented, silken style that provides a mellow sense of effortlessness on the mid-palate before it structures itself...

92 points Wine Advocate"Mainly Clairette and Roussanne, with smaller amounts of Grenache Blanc and Viognier, the 2022 Vacqueyras Le Chemin Blanc may be the finest vintage of this cuvée to date. Notes of ripe pear, apricot and peach abound on the...

92 points Wine Spectator"Delivers a nice saturated feel without being heavy, letting cherry and plum paste notes unfurl slowly, along with violet, licorice root and warm humus accents, which all blossom continuously through the savory finish. Grenache,...

92 points Decanter"A pale and elegant Provence rose that opens with breezy aromas of red berries and freshly washed linen. There's good intensity on the palate and a soft, redcurrant finish. Orange rind, watermelon and strawberries are tempered by a...

92 points Vinous"The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière 1er Cru has a very controlled and delineated bouquet, with citrus peel, petrichor and light apple blossom scents that gain vigor in the glass. The palate is...

92 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar"The 2020 Coteaux du Loir “l’Effraie” bottling from Domaine de Bellivière is fairly similar statistically to the les Rosiers, as the wine finished up its fermentation with sixteen grams...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"Racy and mouthwatering, offering a fragrant overtone of petrol and ripe fruit that transitions to flavors of apple and mandarin orange peel, pineapple and dried mint, plus a touch of lanolin. Shows real drive and mineral...

96 points Jeb Dunnuck"A big, ripe, opulent, and sexy white, the 2021 Hermitage Blanc has honeyed orchard and quince-like fruit, medium to full body, some acacia flower and spicy nuances, a layered, decadent mouthfeel, and that rare mix of freshness and...

93 points Jeb Dunnuck"Gorgeous quince, honeyed flowers, spice, and some classy, savory herb notes all emerge from the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Vieilles Vignes Blanc, a round, supple, layered Crozes that has beautiful purity and precision while staying rich...

Vinous Reverie NotesThis nine-generation estate, formally called Domaine Des Cotes Blanches Nicolas Millet, is based in Bué, and is a 19-hectare mosaic of 40 tiny plots. Current Vigneron Nicolas Millet has converted everything to...

93 points Decanter"Richly biscuity on the nose, with steamed rice, fresh pear and citrus blossom complexity. Creamy mousse dissolves into red apple peel, lemon and stone fruits, with a depth of honeyed biscuits. The Reserve NV from Pol Roger is a blend...

98 points Wine Enthusiast"From vineyards that are run organically, this iconic Champagne's latest iteration is as beautiful as ever. Textured, with a mineral undertow, the wine is just beginning to soften and show a balanced maturity."98 points Wine...