France

92+ points Wine Advocate"The 2022 Tavel Cuvee des Lys appears a bit lighter in the glass than the Trinite bottling; the blend is 60% Grenache, 30% Clairette and 10% Syrah. Scents of crushed stone, citrus and strawberries appear on the nose, while the...

95 points Wine Advocate"From 35-year-old Grenache in Pignan, vinified as whole clusters and then aged 24 months in older demi-muids, this is a floral, ethereal expression of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, marked by scents of roses, lavender, strawberry compote and...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Crochet name is synonymous with the town of Bue, one of the three greatest villages in Sancerre. Domaine Dominique et Janine Crochet is a younger - only second generation - estate in the tiny village of Crezancy (500 residents)...

92 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar"The Legrand family have been winegrowers in Saumur since the seventeenth century, but Clotilde Legrand became the first female vigneronne in her family when she took over the reins of the family estate in 2014...

95 points Wine Spectator"Very expressive, with singed bay, sweet tapenade and singed juniper notes leading off, followed by gently mulled cherry, plum and raspberry fruit flavors. Juniper note streaks through the fruit on the finish, with a long sanguine...

92 points Decanter"A very complete and harmonious nose. Medium-bodied but full of flavour, driven forward by lovely bright acidity. Finishes pure, clean and fresh. Also contains 15% Viognier and 5% Bourboulenc. Hand harvested, no malolactic." Vinous...

Vinous Reverie NotesLa Combe aux Moines or ‘The Monks Combe’ is one of the most northern vineyards in the appellation of Gevrey Chambertin bordering Les Cazetiers to the south. The 12 acre vineyard sits with an eastern exposure with soils of...

94 points Decanter"There are plenty of ripe black plum and fig aromas, with strong components of earth and leather. Despite all the ripeness here, the wine is still balanced. Winemaker Jérôme Flous says: 'It is not far from 2018, but the...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,336 g. Broad, honeysuckle, clementine and spices on the nose. Juicy fruit, drawing from the clementine on the nose, adding Seville-orange zest, and the broad brushstroke of spice taking on the more precise flavours of...

Vinous Reverie NotesFrom his small vineyard in the Northern Rhone Valley, Jacques Lemenicier produces two wines: a profound Cornas from 100% Syrah and a highly aromatic Saint-Peray from Marsanne and Rousanne. 9.39 acres of Cornas are divided into 3...

98 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar "The 2012 Dom Pérignon is a brilliant wine in the making and seems likely to ultimately be judged one of the greatest vintages here in the last quarter century. According to Chef de Cave Vincent...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe village of Pommard neighbors Beaune and is one of the most reputed winemaking villages in the Cote de Beaune. The vineyards are steeped in history and have long enjoyed a reputation for outstanding quality. The grapes are cut...