2020

Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: In 1886, the first blocks of the Monte Bello Vineyard were planted and construction on the winery began. The first vintage was the 1892. In the early 1940s, the last of the old vineyard was abandoned; in the late forties...

92+ points Vinous“The 2020 Chablis Beauroy 1er Cru has a well-defined nose with attractive flint and undergrowth scents, unfolding almost coquettishly in the glass. With a proportional palate, there’s good acidity, and it’s taut and...

93 points James Suckling"Almost German style, this dry riesling has a great balance of citrus and stone-fruit aromas, as well as some nice fresh-herb notes. Juicy and well-structured with plenty of minerality, this is a delightful and complex wine...

90 points Falstaff"Bright yellow-green, silver reflections. Delicately nutty yellow apple fruit, a touch of meadow herbs, fresh orange zest. Medium body, white fruit, lively structure, delicate melon aftertaste." Vinous Reverie NotesBernhard Ecker farms...

90 points Wine Spectator"A complex version, with apple, lemon, and oyster shell flavors shaded by a hint of oak. Succulent and balanced, with "drink me" appeal." Vinous Reverie NotesThe Grossots take great pride in their Chablis, which comes from very...

94+ points Wine Advocate"The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain is excellent, mingling scents of citrus oil and peach with notions of freshly baked bread, hazelnuts and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, it's satiny but...

97 points James Suckling"This full-bodied red builds on the palate in a fantastic way with tight, compact tannins that grow and grow on the finish. Plenty of blackcurrant and graphite character and a flavorful finish. Same level as the excellent 2016...

92 points Falstaff"Bright straw-yellow hues. On the nose very fragrant with defined scents of ripe pear, banana and delicate undertones of meadow herbs and yellow floral scents. Opens on the palate with a fine fruit texture, multi-layered, fine and juicy...

92 points Falstaff"Full ruby with garnet rim. Elegant nose of fresh sour cherry, red plums, violets, and some wet stone. Dry and straightforward on the palate, with plenty of pressure and fine tannin, crisp fruit on the longer than average finish." 90...

Vinous Reverie NotesTasting Notes: Aromas include white flowers, honeysuckle, citrus blossoms, narcissus, forest floor, pink grapefruit, tangerine, cherries, white peaches, and kiwi.  Flavors include green apple, honeydew melon, white peaches, and...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Les Pierres de Pierre is a 2-hectare vineyard site consisting of old vines (25 and 55 years old) on flint soil with south-southwest exposure. "Old vines planted on stony soil by Pierre-François Masson have yielded a tight,...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Girardin name has been synonymous with elite level Burgundy for 700 years, most recently through the wines of Justin’s uncle, Vincent Girardin, and his father, Jacques Girardin.  With the provenance of this...