Benjamin Leroux, the gifted manager/winemaker of Domaine Comte Armand launched his own label with the 2007 vintage. He works from a brand new winery in the center of Beaune (just off the Boulevard) th...
[94 pts James Suckling] A silky and delicious wine with tension and vibrancy. Hints of mineral undertones such as stones and salt too. Full body, tight palate, and a long and energetic finish. This is...
On the nose, Ruca Malen Malbec Reserve shows red and black fruit reminiscent of cherries and plums and violet aromas. It is a complex, elegant wine, layered with concentrated, juicy flavors and sweet,...
[91 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate] Part of the single vineyard range, the 2013 Malbec Naoki's Vineyard was produced with grapes from a very young vineyard (planted in 2010) at 950 meters altitude ...
Firstly, you notice the color, which is a touch deeper than recent vintages at this stage. The bouquet is quite honeyed and rich for Yquem at this early juncture, with subtle scents of peach skin, whi...
A classic Dry Creek Valley zinfandel that shows off the elegance and intense fruit flavors that are the hallmark of this Sonoma appellation. The wine is ourced the fruit from five, small family-owned ...
Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a well defined and quite earthy bouquet, plenty of sous-bois character here, gently unfolding in the glass. Th...
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 ...
[91 Wine Advocate] The 2013 Marsannay Clos du Roi, which includes 80% whole-bunch fruit, was one of the most introverted on the nose when Sylvain served it from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied wit...
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...
[92 pts James Suckling] A firm and silky red with ripe and delicious fruit showing dried plum, berry and spice aromas and flavors. Full body yet tight and refined. Shows teroldego style of vibrancy. D...
