Pinot Noir

95 points Wine Enthusiast"This blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Trousseau is the poster child for balance. The show starts with blackberry and thyme aromas, along with notes of earth and citrus. The Trifolium's zingy acidity and optimal tannic...

97 points Decanter"Crushed berry, Ceylon tea leaves and white pepper make for a brooding and alluring nose. The palate takes up this aromatic theme, enabled by a very fine, clear streak of bright acidity. A frame of graceful, firm tannin lends structure...

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,...

Jancis Robinson"Quite a deep colour. Very lively and rich and with real character and substance. Long. Very good for village wine. 17/20 points." Vinous Reverie NotesA monopole of the Domaine, below La Tache and next to Vosne Romanee les Chaumes 1er Cru...

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...

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...

98 points James Suckling"Extremely spicy with iron, forest flower, black tea, and dried strawberry aromas, following through to a medium to full body, with lovely velvety tannins that are integrated and refined, with a long and flavorful finish. Yet it...

Vinous Reverie NotesKistler Vineyards is a small, family-owned and -operated winery in the Russian River Valley specializing in the production of Burgundian-styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vineyard sources for the wines stretch from western...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"This twist-top, priced-to-sell estate bottling is a stellar deal from a regional legend. Aromas of wild, tart cherry greet the nose, while the palate picks up complex layers of sagebrush, raspberry compote and peppercorn...

95 points Bob CampbellElegant, firmly-structured pinot noir with floral, spice, plum and red cherry flavours. Youthful and a little closed at this stage but with the potential to develop well with bottle age. Aerate for best results. (9/2021) 94 points...