2017

94 points James Suckling"A beautiful white that shows a hint of cinnamon and spice, spread out on the top of chalky and flinty aromas, which themselves give way to guava peel and lemon zest. Quite long and powerful on the palate, which frames a tightly...

94 points Vinous"Vivid golden-tinged straw-green.  Minerals, white flowers, ripe apricot and almond paste on the captivating nose.  Then very elegant and pure tangerine, green papaya and herbal flavors complicated by a strong almondy note...

Vinous Reverie NotesAge of the vine: 40 years. Area: 0.9068 Ha. Soil: Clay-limestone, very deep soil with good drainage capacity. Elaboration: manual harvesting, cuvee receives a percentage of whole bunches which varies according to the...

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2017 Dry Riesling Classique is whole-cluster pressed, then fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in a mixture of 57% neutral French barriques and 43% stainless steel for about eight months. It comes in with...

98 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2017 Chateau Suduiraut is 94% Semillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc, with 240 grams of residual sugar. It has rocking botrytis notes of honeyed citrus, orange blossom, white flowers, and caramelized peach. These carry to a...

Vinous Reverie NotesReichsrat von Buhl has been a family-owned winery for more than 150 years, and has belonged to the circle of the most prestigious wineries in Germany for just as long. Since it was founded in 1849, Reichsrat von Buhl has made its...

96 points Wine Spectator"Initial smoky notes of reduction make way for a pervasive, subtle but luminous lemon freshness on the nose of this wine. The palate shows exquisite concentration in lemon freshness. It's bone dry, vivid and fresh. Drink until...

94 points Wine Enthusiast"Savory, herbal notes appear before vivid touches of tangerine and blood-orange zest rise with ethereal lift. The palate continues this masterful game of intense, aroma-laden citrus flavors on its concentrated, taut but fluid...

97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2017 Alsace Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain Riesling fermented very quickly and offers a pure and flinty note on the intense but (certainly) still reductive nose. Lush and juicy on the palate, this...

Vinous Reverie NotesFurmint sourced from the acclaimed Henye vineyard. Clay and rock of volcanic origin (various Rhyolite Tuffs). Biodynamically farmed since 2008, certification in 2012 vintage. Inspired by Huët’s revered...

93 points Vinous"The 2017 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc was matured 75% in 500-liter barrels and 25% in concrete eggs. This has a more vivacious and slightly more fruit-driven bouquet of yellow plum and light nectarine notes, complemented by touches...

95 points Vinous"The 2017 Estate Reserve Chardonnay was matured in 500-liter barrels using 40% new oak. It has quite a powerful bouquet of crushed stone, yellow stone fruit, jasmine and light walnut aromas that are very well defined, although it clearly...