2012

Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: We have four different appellations in Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru: Les Peuillets, Les Narbantons, Les Lavières and Les Rouvrettes. They all differ differently according to several criteria such as exposure,...

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...

92 points Wine & Spirits"Clean and pure, this is made by a cooperative based in the Marne Valley village of Mardeuil, with 250 member growers. It’s presented in a luscious, oxidative style with white-cherry flavors, an apple-butter richness and...

Jancis Robinson"A blend of Schiava with 2% Lagrein and 3% Pinot Noir aged for 23 months in large oak casks and 24 (!) months in bottle.Mid to deep ruby. Distinct and beautiful red-fruit nose of wild strawberry, sweet raspberry, just a touch of...

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...

93 points Wine Spectator"Well-built, with a charcoal frame that melds nicely with steeped currant, blackberry paste and dark plum fruit flavors. The long finish is riveted to a graphite underpinning. Remarkably dense, but without the austere twinge of...

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...

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"Leading off the three 2012 Cornas releases, the straight 2012 Cornas’s inky purple color is followed by terrific notes of black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice and creamy licorice. About as polished and...

Vinous Reverie NotesDomaine Barmes Buecher is located in Wettolsheim, in the Alsace region, in north-east France. Domaine’s 16 hectares are farmed biodynamically. Moderate to steep slope with southern exposure. Soil made of marl limestone from...

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...