2012

98 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar "The 2012 Dom Pérignon is a brilliant wine in the making and seems likely to ultimately be judged one of the greatest vintages here in the last quarter century. According to Chef de Cave Vincent...

Vinous Reverie NotesAfter taking over the family Domaine at age 25, Xavier Durand, a third generation winemaker, decided to abandon rented vines and concentrate instead on his family estate, where he could better control the vineyards’ health and...

Vinous Reverie NotesGrown on the northernmost part of the Corton Hill, this Grand Cru Pinot Noir comes from old vines bought by Durand’s father in 1985. It represents the best terroir and best wine of the Durand Domaine. Tasting Notes: Countless...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"This is a very firm and concentrated wine with dark and smoky character. The palate is elegant and fine, but densely structured with dark tannins that give extra complexity." Jancis Robinson"Tasted blind. Sweet and round with...

92 points Vinous"Brilliant red. Deeply pitched aromas of dark berries, cola and lavender, with suggestions of woodsmoke and star anise in the background. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated cherry and dark berry flavors that become...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe names Sauzet, Carillon and Leflaive have become synonymous with Puligny, but one local clan has remained under the radar. The Chavy family has had roots in Puligny for almost 200 years. In 1976, after years of selling grapes to...

Jancis Robinson"Lowest site so the topsoils are washed down. Big and bold with some sweetness in the background. Very concentrated. Some bitterness and impressive breadth. Muscular. 17.5/20 points." Vinous Reverie NotesTerroir: Just a short distance...

Jancis Robinson"Wild-yeast fermentation in stainless steel. Full MLF. 10 months in foudres.Pale-medium lemon-gold. Rich, creamy and spiced tones to ripe apple and lemon-lime peels, with toast and honey aromatic development. Touch of residual sugar, but...

95 points James Suckling"Lovely depth of fruit and richness here with dark-chocolate, berry and spicy undertones. Full body, soft and polished tannins and a long finish. A superb wine. Fantastic." 93 points Wine Spectator"Rich aromas of smoke, spice and...

91 points Wine Spectator"Plump and open, offering green plum, nectarine and coconut notes, with a round, easy feel through the plantain-tinged finish. Tasted non-blind." 91 points FalstaffStrong yellow-green, water edge. Dried apricots, fine yellow...

91 points Wine Spectator"A lively white, with fresh acidity and sea salt-laced minerality imparting a clean, snappy quality to the crunchy pear, white peach, blanched almond, floral, smoke and citrus notes. Drink now through 2024. 334 cases made."...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Pfersigberg, the hill of peach trees, is an apt name for this ripe wine. Yellow and tropical fruits show strongly along with spice, bergamot and concentration from the 50-year-old vines in the wine. The chalk soil gives a touch...