2020

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,...

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...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"The aromas are direct and appealing, with notes of pear, yellow apple and spice. Stone and tropical fruit flavors follow. The flavors are brisk, with an appealing texture that never gets weighty. It offers a lot of quality and...

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"The 2020 Chiroubles “Claudius” bottling from Domaine de la Grosse Pierre is another ripe example of this vintage, coming in at 14.5 percent octane. But, like so many of the top examples from 2020,...

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...

90 points Vinous"Vibrant, spice- and herb-accented red fruit and floral aromas show sharp definition and a hint of smoky minerality. Juicy, focused and light on its feet, offering fresh red currant and bitter cherry flavors that turn sweeter with air...

93 points Wine Spectator"A fresh, juicy red highlighted by cherry, plum, tar, grass and eucalyptus flavors. Gains support from vibrant acidity and pliable tannins as this cruises to a long aftertaste of fruit, vegetal and mineral notes." 92...

99 points Jeb Dunnuck"I was blown away by the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Chaupin, a 100% Grenache release that comes almost exclusively from the Chaupin lieu-dit in the northern part of the appellation. It's never as inky-hued or powerful as...

92 points Wine Advocate"The intensely varietal 2020 Carmenere was produced with grapes from a vineyard in San Vicente in Cachapoal. It has notes of freshly cracked peppercorns, paprika, herbs and smoke, with good ripeness, 14.5% alcohol and good...