2020

94+ Jeb Dunnuck"Clearly from a better vintage, the 2020 Hermitage Le Vignon Vieilles Vignes sports a deeper purple hue to go with ripe, powerful aromatics of smoked black and blue fruits, smoked game, violets, and pepper. Medium to full-bodied, it has a...

94 points James Suckling"Very impressive youthful nose of laurier, black olives and forest berries. Rich, ripe and expansive on the palate, but with a wonderful interplay of fruit, full fine tannins, plus touches of tar and licorice character that...

95 points James Suckling"So much candied citrus, angelica, dried sage and thyme in the nose! However, this compact and highly structured Alsace Grand Cru dry riesling is still very youthful and really needs a lot of aeration (decanting and big glasses!)...

92 points Decanter"This concentrated Vinho Verde is labelled Loureiro but, hailing from an estate in Monção, has more than splash (15%) of Alvarinho which, together with the terroir, doubtless accounts for the powerfully fruited,...

94 points Wine Enthusiast"A finely balanced Vintage Port, this is richly textured, poised between sweet black-fruit compote flavors and plenty of firm tannins. This impressive wine is dense, sure to age well. Drink from 2029." 93 points Wine Spectator"A...

94 points Wine Advocate"Aromas of blackberries, warm spices, rose petals and sweet soil tones introduce Rottiers's 2020 Moulin-à-Vent Les Thorins, a medium to full-bodied, seamless and complete wine that's deep and layered. Its concentrated core...

Vinous Reverie NotesSingle vineyard Chardonnay, over 60 years old. A magnificent Saint-Veran, very gourmand and expressive, both in the minerality of the Chardonnay and the generosity of the sunny Maconnais wines. A captivating caramel and...

92 points James Suckling"Jasmine, peach and a hint of pears and minerality on the nose deliver lots of floral, yet tangy attractions. Hints of blanched almond, jasmine, orange blossoms and peachy fruit on the palate followed by a fine grip in the finish...

95 points Vinous"The 2020 Hemelrand Vine Garden comes from a field blend albeit planted in rows that makes it easier to manage. It is aged on the gross lees for 12 months. It has a wonderful bouquet with yellow plum, honeysuckle and a very slight...

93 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar 90 points Wine Enthusiast"At 90 years old, the vines in this wine give both structure and concentration. It's a ripe wine, full of black-plum fruits, shot through with acidity and finished firm tannins. Drink...

90 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar Vinous Reverie NotesTasting Notes: Plush and pleasant, with aromas of red fruit and undergrowth on the nose. Supple, round, and delicate on the palate, with soft tannins and nice balance.

93 points Vinous"Saturated garnet color. Pungent, spice-tinged cherry, blueberry and floral aromas are complemented by suggestions of olive, botanical herbs and smoked meat. Succulent and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated red and blue...