France

94 points Vinous"The 1968 Rivesaltes has a more powerful bouquet than the 1969: dried honey, marmalade, fig, hints of marzipan and Chinese 5-spice. Like the 1969 this is very well defined. The palate is beautifully balanced with a viscous texture. There...

93 points James Suckling"The effusive nose of candied citrus, ripe pear and brioche pulls you into this fresh and creamy champagne that hits all the pleasure buttons for a non-vintage Brut. Then the chalky freshness at the finish pulls you back for...

Vinous Reverie NotesPierre Clavel produces this interesting, herby wine in Montpeyroux, one of the finer Languedoc sub-areas. Tasting Notes: Intense strawberry and bramble fruits with ripe juicy tannins; a marriage of wild garrigue herbs with...

92 points Vinous"Opaque ruby. Mineral-accented aromas of blackberry, cherry-cola and violet are complemented by a hint of exotic spices. Sappy and appealingly sweet, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit, floral pastille, smoky mineral and...

92 points Vinous“The NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Henri III Grand Cru is another impressive wine in this range. Light oak accents work well here. White flowers, mint, white orchard fruit and lemon confit bring out the brighter side of Pinot Noir in this...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe cold fermentation of Ugni Blanc from the Bas-Armagnac region captures vibrant aromatics and guards freshness. The wine has a penetrating floral green apple fragrance, and is loaded with refreshingly crisp and flavorful fruit.

96 points Decanter"A lovely ferny nose and breezy seaside raciness. Bright yellow fruit on entry, a flicker of preserved lemon and cooked quince adding vibrancy. Then comes the Krug richness which spreads over the palate. The balance hovers tantalisingly...

94 points Decanter"Lovely vanilla, toast, red fruit jam, plums, lees, brioche and croissant aromas. Palate with very good integration of the fine mousse. Blend: 40% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier." 93 points James...

Vinous Reverie NotesFrom its modest origins in the 1920’s, Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut has grown and flourished across six generations, and gained numerous awards. Brothers Vincent and Pierre currently own and work 40 acres in and around...

Vinous Reverie NotesAfter taking over the family Domaine at age 25, Xavier Durand, a third generation winemaker, decided to abandon rented vines and concentrate instead on his family estate, where he could better control the vineyards’ health and...

92+ points Vinous“The 2020 Chablis Beauroy 1er Cru has a well-defined nose with attractive flint and undergrowth scents, unfolding almost coquettishly in the glass. With a proportional palate, there’s good acidity, and it’s taut and...

Vinous Reverie NotesDomaine Fouet is located in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation vineyard of the Loire. Since 6 generations this family has been combining modern techniques while keeping the traditions. Today, Julien Fouet runs the estate...