2021

95 points James Suckling"A different style to the previous vintage of Los Parientes. This shows nimbler, more lime-like white and green fruit with green apples, nectarines, green tea and some chamomile. Very cool, taut and vibrant with bright,...

95 points Wine Spectator"This has good concentration and energy to the dense core of dark fruit and bitter cherry, with great poise and elegance despite its ripeness (an impressive feat for the vintage). Guided by finely crushed mineral accents and...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe grapes used to make this wine come from vineyards situated on hills of recent geological formation, that have preserved a thick mantle at the surface, predominantly composed of limestone soil, rather loose, with a significant...

92 points Wine Spectator"Sleek and elegant, this linear and bracing version is pure and refined, boasting rose, cherry, raspberry and iron flavors, with fine harmony and a long, fruit-stained finish." 91 points James Suckling"Ripe and dark-fruited...

Vinous Reverie NotesAlain and Sophie Meunier own Domain Jean Jacques Confuron and its 8 hectares of planted land. Located in Premeaux-Prissey, the Meunier’s try to express all the richness that Burgundy has to offer. In 1988 they attended a lecture...

92 points Wine & Spirits"This is a robust and structured Rosso, its dark cherry flavors riding on firm, new-leather tannins as the wine gains notes of warm spice and graphite. Decant it to coax out the juicy red fruit tones." 92 points James...

96 points Jasper Morris"There will be no En la Richarde Folatières from Héritiers Louis Jadot this year, but this bottling is superb. A little more toastiness on the nose. This builds beautifully to the back of the palate, showing an...

95 points Jasper Morris"Clear mid yellow. So much energy here too. An impressively racy quality with plenty of weight, very Charmes in character, strong fruit, and then a crunch of acidity. A little saline touch yet also some of the more exotic side...

94 points James Suckling"I like the white flower elements to this alongside blanched almonds, white pears, wet stones and praline. Salty undertones. Focused and composed, with a full body, bright acidity and again, fantastic minerality. Dialled back...

98 points James Suckling"Extraordinarily complex aromas that span the range from dill to papaya. Enormous depth and concentration, the interplay of herbal freshness and exotic richness spot-on. Then come the dark and light side of the force at the...

96 points James Suckling"Lovely nose of white peach and mirabelle that’s so enticing. Juicy, crisp and focused palate with so much energy and wild-herb freshness. The breathtakingly vibrant wet-stone finish makes this stunning 2021 gruner veltliner...

90 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2021 Gigondas Domaines Des Capes Les Ocres Des Dentelles checks in as 76% Grenache and 24% Syrah, brought up in tank. It's a classic effort offering plenty of darker fruits, some peppery violets, and meaty, Syrah-like nuances,...