Beaujolais

95 points James Suckling"This compact and concentrated Morgon makes a bold statement. Lots of savory, plus hints of wet earth and bark on the well-rounded, medium-bodied palate. The best thing about the wine is the complex, firm and earthy finish that...

96 points James Suckling"The fantastic nose of forest berries with undertones of forest floor pulls you inexorably into this medium- to full-bodied Morgon beauty. Excellent concentration, with stacks of very fine tannins that give this serious...

94 points James Suckling"Impressive wild-blackberry fruit with touches of wild herbs and candied orange. The medium-bodied palate is very elegant and structured with plenty of dried-herb and wet-earth character. Very long, stony finish with clove and...

94 points Wine Advocate"Aromas of blackberries, warm spices, rose petals and sweet soil tones introduce Rottiers's 2020 Moulin-à-Vent Les Thorins, a medium to full-bodied, seamless and complete wine that's deep and layered. Its concentrated core...

93 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar 90 points Wine Enthusiast"At 90 years old, the vines in this wine give both structure and concentration. It's a ripe wine, full of black-plum fruits, shot through with acidity and finished firm tannins. Drink...

93 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar"The Côte du Py bottling from the Depardon family hails from their three hectares of vines on the summit of the vineyard. The grapes are destemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts and raised entirely in...

90 Points Wine Advocate One of the more introverted wines in the range is the 2021 Côte de Brouilly, a medium-bodied, lively and somewhat compact effort redolent of plums, cherries, licorice and spices. I suspect it simply needs a bit of time to...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Les Sources d'Agape  estate is located in the town of Saint-Amour-Bellevue , the northernmost of the Beaujolais villages. Like the Clos des moines Clunisiens, the estate consists of an island of 6 hectares of vines in Cru...

Vinous Reverie NotesFleurie is probably the most feminine of the Beaujolais Crus. Within the Fleurie area, some parcels are of greater quality, like this one on the footsteps of "La Madone", a very rugged landscape with steep slopes, probably the best...