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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...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"The quiet, elegant nose features delicate aromas of cherries, strawberries and figs, along with weightier notes of earth and stone. The fruit elements turn more decadent and syrupy on the palate, but a subtle citrus bitterness...

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...

94 points Vinous"The 2022 Riesling Kinheimer Rosenberg Gold Capsule opens with a curious mix of cumin, citrus and spice. The palate is rounded with a gentle sweetness that propels vivid orange jelly forward, laced with far sharper citrus that turns this...

95 points Vinous"The 2022 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese Gold Capsule flashes hints of fresh, juicy, ripe pineapple on the open nose. The pineapple is framed by zesty orange peel vividness that heightens every expression, dancing with...

96 points Vinous"Dusty violets, lavender and cloves accentuate dried black cherries as the dramatic 2019 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is impossible to ignore, bursting with energy as depths of ripe red fruits, chalky minerals...

94 points James Suckling"Golden autumn fruits and a hint of floral honey are married to a caressing richness on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Plenty of depth and structure here, but no hint of heaviness. Long textural finish supported by restrained...

97 points James Suckling"Perfumed with apple, green mangoes, perfume and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied with a creamy and integrated texture and a subtle finish. Bitters. Botanicals. Intense. Drink or hold."96 points Wine Spectator"Vivid acidity and a...