Medium Bodied

93 points Wine Spectator"This rich red is signaled by earth and tar aromas, with flavors of black cherry, plum and iron standing up to a dense matrix of tannins. Shows breadth and power, with an aftertaste of dark fruit, earth and soy. Best from 2024...

97 points James Suckling"Very floral and quite striking aromas here, with fruit in the blueberry, pepper and spice zone, as well as a leafy edge. There’s berry pastry and pomegranate on offer, together with orange zest and redcurrant. The...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,399 g. Certified organic (Ecocert), biodynamic farming and winemaking. 100% Bastard Negre from Catalunya. Vines planted in 1974, from a single 0.63-ha vineyard called Les Terrasses del Serral – calcareous soils,...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,334 g. 100% Xarello, certified organic and farmed biodynamically. All vineyard work is done by hand with the help of some horses. From a single 1.48-ha vineyard on calcareous soils, planted in 1970. Spontaneous...

Jancis Robinson"More intense and more citrusy on the nose than the Thalassitis. Smells riper too but still has the smell and taste of the sea. Intense, textured and has both a creaminess and a grip. A standout in this tasting. Salty finish. 17.5/20...

92 points Vinous"The 2020 Chablis Vau de Ligneau 1er Cru, aged in stainless steel with four months on the fine lees, has a well-defined bouquet with dried flowers permeating the malic fruit, touches of nettle and grass clippings. The palate is well...

90 points James Suckling"Here’s a well-crafted modern Chablis with plenty of ripe pear fruit and refreshing, but very well integrated lemony acidity that the touch of tannin at the finish neatly underlines. Not so complex, but the balance is...

93 points Wine Enthusiast“This bottling from three vineyards employs 14% Picpoul to add acidic heft to the formula, which checks off so many white-wine boxes. Aromas of sliced peach, coconut and macadamia nut are cut by crushed stone and chalk on...

95 points James Suckling"This has a savory, crushed stone edge to the nose with fresh pastry, as well as white peaches, lemon pastry and hazelnuts with honeysuckle and citrus blossom. The palate has an alluring density that holds very long into the...

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...

90 points Falstaff"Bright yellow-green, silver reflections. Delicately nutty yellow apple fruit, a touch of meadow herbs, fresh orange zest. Medium body, white fruit, lively structure, delicate melon aftertaste." Vinous Reverie NotesBernhard Ecker farms...