2018

97 points James Suckling"A truly staggering dry riesling, whose expansive frame is packed with fresh-pineapple, smoky and floral aromas. Gigantic mineral complexity in this simultaneously succulent and subtle package, with an intensely salty finale that...

93 points Wine Spectator 92+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"From vines up to 120 years old, the 2018 Lorchhäuser Seligmacher Riesling offers an intense and open bouquet of super ripe and dried white seed and raisin fruits intermixed with...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"Aromas of exotic fruit, white spring flower, citrus and a whiff of tomato vine lift out of the glass. Vibrant and linear, the savory palate doles out juicy grapefruit, spiced apricot and a hint of pineapple alongside crisp...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,335g. The name comes from the old Rupestris du Lot rootstocks the Garganega was grafted on. The vineyard lies within the Foscarino cru on basalt and volcanic soils and facing south-west. Fermentation in 30% new barriques and...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Lemon peel, exotic apple, minty forest herbs and a hint of tropical fruit converge on the nose of this bottling. The palate is loaded with pan-seared apples, coconut and toasted cashew flavors, framed by a lemon-peel acidity...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Briny and brisk aromas of lemon peel, chalk and honeydew are very tight and bright on the nose of this single-vineyard expression from 1,700 feet in the mountains. The palate is very taut and grippy, offering flavors of lemon...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Crushed chalk, zesty lime blossom and balm and a lightly minty forest floor component show on the nose of this bottling from La Estancia Vineyard. There's a river-stone minerality to the sip, where lemon blossoms, baked...

Vinous Reverie NotesJacques, his wife, Nathalie, and their son Anthony, who joined them in the domaine in 2012 have  assembled superb sites and there have very old vines (some over 80 years) from Pouilly to above Vergisson.  In the words of the...

Jancis Robinson"Translucent garnet colour. Immediately earthy on the nose – quite unusually open for a young Pinot. Candied red-cherry fruit, lovely creamy texture, clever oak spice (present but unobtrusive). Long and pure, but with a great...

Jancis Robinson"Glowing garnet. Very fresh and lively and ready to attack. Vigorous and rewarding. Very long and full of character with a rich mix of spices and a top note of herbs. GV *good value* 17/20 points." Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: Grape...

90 points Burghound"Relatively airy aromas include notes of matchstick, green apple and a whiff of muscat. The rich, plump and solidly voluminous medium weight flavors are generously proportioned yet punchy, all wrapped in a clean and dry finish. This...

95 points Decanter"Near Sant'Angelo in Colle, on the road that leads to Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Lisini is within the zone of Sesta. The estate preference is to pick quite late, and they are one of the last in the area to harvest. The relative...