Medium Bodied

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...

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...

96 points James Suckling"This has aromas of flint, toast, jasmine, dried pineapples, lemons and sea shells. Some cardamom and salted butter. Classy and driven, with a medium to full body and tight, sleek layers. Perfumed and bright. Everything in balance...

92 points Vinous"The 2017 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and beautifully lifted, with lovely red berry and rose petal character. Pliant and supple, with terrific balance, the Querciabella 2017 is one of the more refined, restrained Chianti Classicos...

95 points Tim Atkin"Year in, year out, this exceptional Chenin Blanc vineyard delivers the goods.... it produces a wine with wonderful energy, poise and focus. Lime, pear and green apple flavors are complemented by understated oak and a tangy,...

90 points Wine Spectator"A complex version, with apple, lemon, and oyster shell flavors shaded by a hint of oak. Succulent and balanced, with "drink me" appeal." Vinous Reverie NotesThe Grossots take great pride in their Chablis, which comes from very...

96 points Wine Advocate"More backward, concentrated and closed, yet just loaded with potential, the 2015 Ermitage Le Reverdy is—I suspect— the finest white I’ve tasted from this estate. Coming from the Beaume and le Méal...

92 points Falstaff"Full ruby with garnet rim. Elegant nose of fresh sour cherry, red plums, violets, and some wet stone. Dry and straightforward on the palate, with plenty of pressure and fine tannin, crisp fruit on the longer than average finish." 91...

93 points Wine Spectator"A refined, powerful white, with enveloping flavors of almond, white peach and spiced apple infused with wool, baking spice and vivid mineral elements. Dried flowers, heather, matchstick and honey notes mesh together on the long,...

93 points Wine Spectator"Appealing violet, tarry smoke and spice box notes play on the nose of this expressive red, with flavors of black plum reduction, red licorice, cured tobacco and singed orange peel on the palate. The fresh, lasting finish features...

Jancis Robinson "Developed mid ruby with orange tinges, and lustrous. Striking nose with balsamic herb-liqueur notes. While not pushing the fruit button, it is complex. Truly resonates the warm summer soils of the south, but with a cool-breeze core...

Jancis Robinson"One night of skin contact in the press and fermented in stainless steel. The grapes used to be eaten as table grapes until Cataldo started to ferment them from 2012 on instead.Brilliant straw yellow. Subdued and, at first, a little...