Burgundy

Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: We have four different appellations in Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru: Les Peuillets, Les Narbantons, Les Lavières and Les Rouvrettes. They all differ differently according to several criteria such as exposure,...

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...

90 points Wine Spectator"Very perfumed, showing citronella and floral aromas, followed by lime, hazelnut and mineral notes. Well-balanced and lively, with a lingering, resonant finish. Elegant." Vinous Reverie NotesThis is the smallest Meursault premier...

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...

95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2018 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is another of the portfolio's high-points this year, bursting with aromas of wild berries, orange rind, incense and smoked meats. On the palate, it's full-bodied, fleshy and...

93 points Falstaff"Medium crimson garnet, ocher reflections, broader edge brightening. Delicately nutty roasted aromas, dark wild berries, black cherries, some caramel, inviting bouquet. Juicy, medium complexity, pleasant fruit sweetness, ripe,...

93 points Wine Advocate"Aromas of plums, rich forest floor, warm spices and smoked meats introduce the 2019 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu Monopole, a medium-bodied, bright and elegant wine that's satiny and melting, with lively acids and fine,...

94+ points Wine Advocate"The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain is excellent, mingling scents of citrus oil and peach with notions of freshly baked bread, hazelnuts and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, it's satiny but...

94 points Falstaff"A strong oak accent along with Speculoos biscuits, gingerbread, black cherry confit and earthy notes show on the nose. This is a supple wine of loosely knit grainy tannin and a very sophisticated acidity; it's smooth and fleshy with...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Girardin name has been synonymous with elite level Burgundy for 700 years, most recently through the wines of Justin’s uncle, Vincent Girardin, and his father, Jacques Girardin.  With the provenance of this...

92 points Wine Spectator"A luscious, fruity style, offering black currant, black cherry, wet earth, vanilla and mineral notes. Dense, showing some grip on the extended finish. Overall, this is polished and harmonious. Drink now through 2033." Vinous...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Duroussay winery is located in southern Burgundy in the heart of the Maconnais hills with the ideal solar exposition for viticulture. The vineyards are mostly planted in the village of Pierreclos with some plots of Chardonnay in...