Head and shoulders above its stablemate, Langoa Barton, proprietor Anthony Barton’s 2009 Leoville Barton is another massive, excruciatingly rich, tannic, potentially long-aged wine. Meant for consum...
The plushest, most ostentatious and dramatic of all the Leovilles in 2000, this wine is already sumptuous, displaying some nuances in its huge nose of vanilla bean, black chocolate, jammy black cherri...
An appealing nose, aromatic with hints of pepper and black berry fruit. Good body and really well-judged balance. It is complete and long in the mouth with the oak well integrated on the finish.
Le Clos Blanc, a mythical, mystical vineyard, is adjacent to the Château du Clos de Vougeot. This golden triangle, surrounded on all sides by great reds, first offered its pure, golden sacrament to i...
Though Vougeot is best known for the highly reputed Clos de Vougeot, covering almost 51 hectares, the Premier Cru and Village appellations in the remaining 16.5 hectares should not be forgotten.
100% Pinot Gris with lovely aromas of white flowers and peaches, this lovely Alsatian Pinot Gris is very attractive as an aperitif, or with fish, poultry, veal and salads. It is fresh, clean ripe and ...
More closed than when I tasted it earlier this year, the 2010 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis is an incredible effort that’s made from 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Coming from the estate’s top sites a...
Brought up all in new French oak, the 2013 St Joseph Lieu Dit St Joseph Blanc offers more honeycomb, stone fruits, toast and minerality, with a masculine, rich, concentrated style on the palate. Despi...
90 Points Robert Parker. A blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 15% Syrah. This wine is led by cherry and grapefruit flavors. It has a silky texture and a medium-bdy. It's zest and refreshing with...
Exuberant bubbles and a brilliant, golden color testify to the vibrancy of this champagne. Lush aromas of ripe peach, apricot and pineapple cascade from the glass, chased by hints of vanilla and caram...