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Inventory updated: Mon, Nov 03, 2025 04:02 PM cst
Shop Confidently: 12+ Bottles, All Under $50
 Today at Flickinger Wines we would like to showcase our current collection of bottles under $50 with at least 12 bottles available in-stock. Do not miss out on the 2023 Domaine des Malandes Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, the 2022 Domaine Coursodon St. Joseph Rouge Silice, the 2024 Weingut Keller Riesling Limestone Kabinett, the 2023 Sottimano Barbera d’Alba Pairolero or the 2022 Diatom Santa Barbara County Chardonnay. Happy Hunting!!
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| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
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| Baron de Brane |
2019 |
Margaux  Ex-Negociant |
$32.99 |
58 |
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VM 91 (2/2022): The 2019 Baron de Brane is the first to use a tiny amount of amphora in the élevage. It offers fine lift on the nose of almost airy red berry fruit, raspberry confit and rose petals; a light loamy scent emerges with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh opening, and a little angular initially, but it coheres toward the middle, delivering tart red cherries, fine acidity and good delineation toward the pencil-lead-infused finish. This is a fine Deuxième Vin from the estate that should drink well for a decade and more. 14.2° alcohol (Drink between 2023-2038). Neal Martin.
JD 88 (4/2022): The second wine of Brane-Cantenac, the 2019 Baron De Brane is more Merlot-dominated and has a fleshy, medium-bodied, supple style as well as rock-solid aromatics of black cherries, cedar pencil, and chocolaty herbs. It's already drinking nicely yet should keep for a decade. (Drink between 2022-2032). |
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| Ch. Cantemerle |
2016 |
Haut Medoc Ex-Negociant |
$38.99 |
29 |
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VM 91 (8/2020): The 2016 Cantemerle has a comparatively opulent bouquet of black cherries, boysenberry and light violet scents, touches of cedar and sous-bois emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. There is a touch of greenness here, although it does come across harmonious and there is a pleasing spiciness toward the finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. (Drink between 2022-2045). Neal Martin.
WA 89 (11/2018): Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cantemerle offers up warm plums, black cherries and mulberries with an earth and bay leaves undercurrent. The palate is medium-bodied with just enough fruit and pleasantly chewy tannins, finishing with an herbal lift.
JD 88 (2/2019): The 2016 Château Cantemerle is a solid effort, yielding ample mulberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with notions of tobacco, cedarwood, and spring flowers. It’s not a blockbuster but has a perfumed, complex, medium-bodied style that’s a joy to drink. Enjoy it over the coming 10-15 years. (Drink between 2019-2034). |
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| Ch. Capbern |
2019 |
St. Estephe Ex-Negociant |
$32 |
56 |
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JD 94 (4/2022): I love the nose on the 2019 Château Capbern, a medium to full-bodied, spicy, rich, tobacco and cedar pencil-filled beauty with ripe yet building tannins, a great mix of richness and freshness, and a blockbuster of a finish. It's incredibly impressive, and while it offers pleasure even today, it deserves 5-6 years of bottle age, and I can't imagine it not evolving for two decades. (Drink between 2027-2042).
VM 89 (2/2023): The 2019 Capbern has improved since I tasted it just after bottling. Finally, it has developed a more elegant bouquet, mainly black fruit fused with cedar and undergrowth scents. It has mustered more classicism. The palate is medium-bodied with a strong graphite element on the entry, fine depth, quite fresh with a structured, gritty finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. (Drink between 2025-2045). Neal Martin. |
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| Ch. Carbonnieux |
2019 |
Pessac Leognan Ex-Negociant |
$37.95 |
51 |
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JD 94 (4/2022): The 2019 Château Carbonnieux sports a deep purple/ruby hue to go with a brilliant nose of red and black currants, spring flowers, spicy oak, and hints of tobacco. It's beautiful on the palate as well and is medium to full-bodied, has a seamless, elegant texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's the finest wine I've tasted from this estate. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, all brought up in 40% new barrels. It’s well worth tracking down some bottles and will keep for two decades. (Drink between 2022-2042).
WA 91 (4/2022): Exhibiting aromas of earthy black fruits, bay leaf, burning embers and forest floor, the 2019 Carbonnieux is medium to full-bodied, rich and enveloping, with a broad attack that segues into a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe acids and fine, powdery tannins that assert themselves gently on the finish.
VM 90 (2/2023): The 2019 Carbonnieux has quite a showy, pastille-like bouquet with black cherries, blueberry and light violet scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite plush and showy with a touch of white pepper on the finish. This should age well in bottle although it fails to replicate its deeply impressive showing after bottling. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. (Drink between 2024-2040). Neal Martin. |
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| Ch. de Pez |
2019 |
St. Estephe |
$44.99 |
24 |
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| Ch. Fonbadet |
2005 |
Pauillac |
$49 |
20 |
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2015 |
Pauillac |
$43.99 |
60 |
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VM 93 (2/2018): A totally sexy, voluptuous wine, the 2015 Fonbadet is terrific. A rush of dark cherry jam, wild flowers, mint, espresso and licorice gives the 2015 its decidedly exotic, voluptuous personality. Silky tannins and plush fruit add to the wine's sumptuousness. There is a presence to the 2015 that is hard to describe but that has been present each of the three times I have tasted it so far. Simply put, Fonbadet is gorgeous in 2015. Antonio Galloni.
JS 91 (2/2018): A rich and ripe Pauillac that shows currant and sweet-tobacco character. Full-bodied, rich and layered with a long and flavorful finish. Needs two or three years to mellow out. Try in 2020.
JD 90 (11/2017): Tasted on three separate occasions, the 2015 Château Fonbadet is a rock-solid effort in the vintage, as well as a terrific value. A medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling, ripe Pauillac that has good acidity, classic notes of plums, mulberries, spice and dried tobacco, moderate tannin, and outstanding length, drink it anytime over the coming 10-15 years. |
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2019 |
Pauillac Ex-Negociant |
$41 |
17 |
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JD 93 (4/2022): Blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and some cedary, spicy, lead pencil notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Fonbadet, a medium to full-bodied, rich, mouth-filling Pauillac with plenty of tannins, a balanced, layered mouthfeel, good concentration, and outstanding length. It will evolve for 20+ years if stored properly. (Drink between 2022-2044).
VM 93 (2/2022): The 2019 Fonbadet, impressive from barrel, has a delineated bouquet of blackberry, bilberry and touch of licorice that gains intensity with aeration; this is a Pauillac with ambition. The palate is medium-bodied with grip and density, broad shoulders and a very saline finish. This should age supremely well. (Drink between 2025-2050). Neal Martin.
WA 90 (4/2022): From a 12-hectare estate sandwiched in between Pontet Canet, Pédesclaux and Lafite, the 2019 Fonbadet offers up aromas of cassis, plums, cocoa nib and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, lively and creditably concentrated, it's built around powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully chewy finish. |
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| Ch. Fonplegade |
2019 |
St. Emilion Ex-Negociant |
$44.99 |
18 |
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JD 94 (4/2022): From a great terroir on the south-facing hillside just outside of the village, the 2019 Château Fonplégade has pretty notes of ripe black cherries, cassis, spring flowers, sandalwood, and classy oak. I love the nose, and while it's still young and relatively unevolved, it already has hints of complexity and nuance, and the purity is spot on. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a great mid-palate and sweet, velvety tannins, it already offers pleasure yet will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age, and I'd be shocked if it didn't evolve nicely for at least 15-20 years. (Drink between 2026-2048).
VM 91 (2/2023): The 2019 Fonplégade has a cohesive and well-defined nose of red berry fruit, sous-bois and dry tobacco, the oak neatly folded into the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a little chewiness on the entry, fine acidity, maybe a little rustic compared to others but it has freshness and charm. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. (Drink between 2024-2038). Neal Martin.
WA 91 (4/2022): Aromas of ripe cherries, licorice, crème de cassis, burning embers and loamy soil introduce the 2019 Fonplegade, a medium to full-bodied, muscular wine that's rich and powerful, reflecting its clay-rich soils. It's a fleshy, generous wine that represents a fine success in a more impactful style. |
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| Ch. Gloria |
2018 |
St. Julien Ex-Negociant |
$48 |
42 |
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| JD 94 (3/2021): A youthful, unevolved 2018 with lots of up-front blue and black fruits as well as cedary herbs, violets, and scorched earth, the 2018 Château Gloria is medium to full-bodied and has a beautifully balanced, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and both richness and freshness. The purity of fruit is spot on. It's another brilliant wine from this estate that readers will love. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years in the cellar and cruise for two decades in cold cellars. |
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| Ch. Haut Bergey |
2005 |
Pessac Leognan |
$39.95 |
37 |
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| WA 92 (4/2008): One of the finest under-the-radar estates in Pessac-Leognan, Haut-Bergey’s 2005 (a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot) offers up aromas of scorched earth, wet stones, burning embers, charcoal, and copious black currant and cherry fruit. The sumptuous bouquet is accompanied by a full-bodied wine displaying dazzling purity, sweet tannin, and a long, opulent finish. This beauty will be drinkable at a relatively early age for a 2005. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025 |
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| Ch. Joanin Becot |
2019 |
Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux ex-Negociant |
$21.95 |
17 |
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JD 92 (4/2022): Mulberries, ripe cherries, tobacco leaf, and chalky mineral notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Joanin Bécot, another pure, incredibly elegant, balanced beauty from this family. Readers who love vibrant, elegant, yet still concentrated and impeccably made Bordeaux will love this medium-bodied, seamless 2019 that can be drunk any time over the coming 10-15.
VM 90 (2/2023): The 2019 Joanin Bécot has quite a precise nose, a mélange of red and black fruit laced with cedar and graphite. It unfurls nicely in the glass though never achieves the complexity of the 2019 Carignan. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, plenty of graphite infused black fruit, a bit old school yet harmonious and delineated. This has potential - it just requires time in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. Neal Martin. |
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2020 |
Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux Ex-Negociant |
$22.95 |
49 |
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WA 93 (4/2023): The 2020 Joanin Bécot offers up notes of cherries, dark berries, violet and flower aromas with delicate hints of peony flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, precise and fresh, with bright acidity and a delicate, crystalline and fine texture; in a word: exquisite.
JD 91 (3/2023): I always love this cuvée, and the 2020 Château Joanin Bécot shows the class of the vintage with its limestone-driven aromatics of black raspberries, framboise, rose petals, iris, and exotic flower-driven aromatics. With medium-bodied richness on the palate, it has silky tannins, a pure, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This is just pure, classic Right Bank goodness to enjoy over the coming decade or so. (Drink between 2023-2033).
VM 89 (11/2024): The 2020 Joanin Bécot has a ripe and bold bouquet with blackberry, cedar and tobacco scents. It is strangely reminiscent of say, a Saint-Julien, with just a touch of morels. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins, a light-styled Right Bank. It's fleshy and generous toward the finish but without the same complexity and grip as its peers. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. (Drink between 2026-2039). Neal Martin. |
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| Ch. La Gurgue |
2016 |
Margaux |
$39 |
50 |
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JS 93-94 (4/2017): Tight and chewy with currant and blueberry character. Medium body, a lovely center palate and a subtle finish. Pretty continuation to the 2015.
WS 86-89 (4/2017): A touch airy in feel, this features bergamot and cherry notes, backed by lightly dusty grip and a flash of incense on the finish. Pretty, but a bit shy on depth. |
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| Ch. Marsau |
2020 |
Francs Cotes de Bordeaux |
$29.99 |
60 |
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2022 |
Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2023 en Primeur Release |
$29.95 |
40 |
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| WA 92-94 (5/2023): This medium to full-bodied 2022 Marsau is an attractive wine produced from 100% Merlot. It has a delightfully pure bouquet of peony, violet, iris, menthol and cassis, followed by a crunchy and juicy yet fresh texture and then by a mineral-driven finish of remarkable purity, expressing elegant notes of licorice and pencil lead. Anne-Laurence and Mathieu Chadronnier have produced a red wine that punches above its weight. Bravo! |
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| Ch. Pedesclaux |
2014 |
Pauillac |
$47.99 |
18 |
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| WA 92 (3/2017): The 2014 Pedesclaux has a tightly wound bouquet with redcurrant and crushed strawberry fruit, cedar and cigar box aromas filtering through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, plenty of black fruit laced with cedar and black pepper, though it does not quite deliver the complexity that I think the 2015 will on the finish. Still, it is a very capable vintage from the rejuvenated château that is certainly going places in the same way that Pontet-Canet did in the 1990s. Tasted twice with consistent notes. |
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| Ch. Pibran |
2020 |
Pauillac Ex-Negociant |
$39 |
43 |
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JD 93 (3/2023): Based on 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon that saw 50% new oak, the 2020 Château Pibran is a classic wine in the vintage that has a pure, layered, medium to full-bodied style as well as textbook notes of darker berries, cassis, irone, and tobacco. With ripe tannins, a good spine of acidity, and plenty of texture, it's going to evolve for 15-20 years in cold cellars. (Drink between 2023-2043).
VM 93 (2/2023): The 2020 Pibran is a potent wine. Black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and chocolate are nicely dialed up in this rich, heady Pauillac. Soft, plush and exuberant, Pibran is a total charmer. Best of all, it will be ready to drink with minimal cellaring. Bright acids and floral notes lift the finish. (Drink between 2025-2035). Antonio Galloni.
WA 90+ (4/2023): Aromas of cassis, raw cocoa, licorice and loamy soil introduce the 2020 Pibran, a medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety wine framed by powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish. |
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| Clos Sainte Anne |
2018 |
Premiere Cotes de Bordeaux ex-Negociant |
$16.99 |
60 |
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| Connetable Talbot |
2019 |
St. Julien ex-Negociant |
$32.99 |
44 |
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| VM 88 (1/2023): The 2019 Connetable de Talbot has a rather monotone bouquet that lacks the terroir expression of its peers, slightly pruney in style. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth entry. Tarry in style, the oak a little too vocal and I wonder if there is real substance behind that facade? Espresso lingers on the aftertaste. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. Neal Martin. |
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| Les Griffons de Pichon Baron |
2019 |
Pauillac Ex-Negociant |
$49 |
51 |
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JD 94 (4/2022): The second wine of this great estate, the 2019 Les Griffons De Pichon Baron is a more Merlot-dominated release and is 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Sauvignon that saw 40% new oak. It has a gorgeous nose of ripe blackcurrant and darker cherry fruits as well as tobacco, smoked herbs, violets, and freshly sharpened pencils. Vibrant, pure, and complex aromatically, it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, has the vintage's pure, elegant character, terrific depth on the mid-palate, and outstanding length. It's a wonderful, already approachable Pauillac that will deliver the goods over the coming 20+ years. (Drink between 2022-2044).
VM 90 (2/2023): The 2019 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron has a slightly evolved nose, red fruit mixed with melted tar and mixed herbs. The palate is better with firm tannins, fine acidity, quite a solid wine with admirable grip on the finish. Enjoy this over the next 10 to 12 years. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. (Drink between 2025-2035). Neal Martin. |
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| Sarget de Gruaud Larose |
2019 |
St. Julien Ex-Negociant |
$36 |
17 |
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| VM 89 (2/2023): The 2019 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose has a well-defined bouquet with tertiary red berry fruit, understated initially but gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite tarry with a fair proportion of tobacco and black pepper on the finish. There is quite a lot going on in this wine and it should age well in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. (Drink between 2026-2040). Neal Martin. |
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| | Burgundy Red |
| Dom. Geantet Pansiot |
2022 |
Bourgogne Pinot Fin |
$47.99 |
23 |
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| Maison Henri Boillot |
2023 |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Ex-Domaine |
$34.99 |
60 |
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| BH 87 (4/2025): (from vineyards in Santenay, Marsannay and the lower portions of Volnay). This is unusually pretty for a Bourgogne with its array of ripe plum and violet scents. There is fine volume to the utterly delicious and solidly concentrated middle weight flavors that display impressive length on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finale where the only nit is a touch of warmth. This is a quality Bourgogne and worth a look, especially for value. Drink 2026+. |
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| Patrice Rion |
2022 |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
17 |
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| BH 87 (1/2024): (from Chambolle vines.) Pretty, ripe and fresh aromas include those of plum, violet and a whiff of red and black pinot fruit. The succulent, delicious and attractively textured middleweight flavors conclude in a bitter pit fruit, dusty and youthfully austere finale. This is a very good Bourgogne and worth a look. Drink 2025+. Outstanding Top Value. |
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| | Burgundy White |
| Ch. de Fuisse |
2020 |
Pouilly Fuisse Tete de Cuvee |
$49.99 |
15 |
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2022 |
Pouilly Fuisse Tete de Cuvee |
$44.95 |
36 |
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BH 90 (10/2024): A touch of phenolic character is present on the lightly wood nose of mineral reduction, acacia and essence of pear. The sleek, delicious and vibrant, if not super-dense, flavors are rich to the point of opulence while displaying fine power on the bitter lemon rind-inflected finale where the only reproach is a hint of warmth. This should drink well young but also drink well with a few years of bottle age. (Drink starting 2028).
VM 90 (8/2024): The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cuvée is raised 60% in oak barrels and the rest in tank, bottled at the end of 2023. This cuvée includes some Premier Crus, including Combettes, which were not bottled separately this year. It has a winsome nose with mint-tinged citrus fruit that opens with gusto in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with a fresh entry. It's spicy with stem ginger and lemongrass towards the lively finish. Maybe it is not the most refined Pouilly-Fuissé, but there is commendable energy in the context of the growing season. (Drink between 2025-2034). Neal Martin. |
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| Dom. des Granges |
2021 |
Pouilly Fuisse 1er Cru Vers Cras |
$49.99 |
32 |
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| Dom. des Malandes |
2023 |
Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet Ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
45 |
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VM 91 (7/2025): The 2023 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru, which sees no wood contact, has a pretty, more floral bouquet that opens nicely in the glass with hints of orange pith and persimmon. The palate is fresh on the entry with a fine bead of acidity. This is quite elegant and nuanced with a dab of peach on the finish. There's some very clever winemaking here and I would be tempted to give it a few years in bottle. Tasted blind at the BIVB offices in Chablis. Neal Martin.
BH 88-91 (10/2024): (from parcels totaling 1.43 ha). A ripe but airy nose reflects the hallmark citrus elements of a quality Côte de Léchet and adequate typicity. The rich, moderately dense and refined middle weight flavors possess good minerality if only average depth and persistence. This is certainly pretty but it’s going to need better complexity to merit the upper end of my predicted range. Drink 2027+ |
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2023 |
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Ex-Domaine |
$46.99 |
60 |
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VM 90 (7/2025): The 2023 Chablis Fourchaume 1er Cru is quite understated on the nose, but it leans toward chalky scents. The palate is peachy on the entry, with sunny, exotic fruit such as guava and pineapple. This is a crowd-pleaser. Maybe it's a Chablis missing the Neal Martin.
BH 89-91 (10/2024): Vaguely exotic aromas include those of white peach, passional fruit, citrus confit, algae and a whiff of quinine. There is even better volume to the caressing and utterly delicious flavors that also possess a seductive texture, all wrapped in a linger bitter zest-inflected finish that could also use better depth. Drink 2027+ |
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2023 |
Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu Ex-Domaine |
$44.99 |
60 |
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VM 91 (7/2025): The 2023 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru has a well-focused, quite animated bouquet that unfolds in the glass with touches of orchard fruit and grassy meadow. The palate is balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This is lightly spiced but just needs a little more tension on the finish. Overall, it's a very well-made Mont de Milieu that should age nicely in bottle. Tasted blind at the BIVB offices in Chablis. Neal Martin.
BH 88-90 (10/2024): (from a parcel of .26 ha). A funky nose of leesy reduction and lactic character. By contrast there is good freshness to the rich, generously proportioned and succulent medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a delicious if somewhat short finish. This should improve once it’s racked but it’s awkward today. Drink 2027+ |
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2023 |
Chablis 1er Cru Montmains Ex-Domaine |
$43.99 |
31 |
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VM 91 (7/2025): The 2023 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a fresh, vibrant and "cool" bouquet with petrichor and apple blossom aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This is elegant in style with subtle peach skin notes that do not impede the terroir expression on the finish. The 2023 is very fine. Tasted blind at the BIVB offices in Chablis. Neal Martin.
BH 88-90 (10/2024): Here too there is a subtle whiff of oak surrounding the aromas of white pepper, petrol, essence of pear and a floral top note. The very supple, round and fleshy medium weight flavors possess just enough punch to avoid being soft while tightening up on the refreshingly dry and clean finale. This too needs depth but a few of bottle aging should help. (Drink starting 2027). |
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2023 |
Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey Ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
60 |
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VM 90 (7/2025): The 2023 Chablis Vau de Vey 1er Cru, aged 50% in used oak, has a light, fresh apple blossom- and pear-scented nose with hints of pressed white flowers. The palate is well balanced with slightly honeyed citrus fruit and modest weight, though it needs more Neal Martin.
BH 89-91 (10/2024): (from a 3.52 ha parcel aged in 30% wood). A fresh, ripe and expressive nose reflects good Chablis typicity that includes quinine, sea breeze, lemon rind and cool white fleshed fruit. There is fine density to the delicious, intense and solidly voluminous flavors that offer better depth and persistence on the youthfully austere finale. Drink 2028+ |
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2023 |
Chablis Envers de Valmur Ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
60 |
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VM 90 (7/2025): The 2023 Chablis Envers de Valmur has an intense bouquet with crushed stone and Granny Smith scents on the nose. The palate is fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity. It's lively and tensile with a satisfying, poised finish. This is a well-crafted Chablis Village. Tasted blind at the BIVB offices in Chablis. Neal Martin.
BH 87-90 (10/2024): A subtle whiff of wood influence easily allows the cool, airy and pretty aromas of shellfish and just sliced citrus to be appreciated. There is both slightly better vibrancy and mid-palate density to the delicious middle weight flavors that also exude a discreet minerality on the youthfully austere, dry and sneaky long finish. (Drink starting 2026). |
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| Dom. Patrick Javillier |
2022 |
Bourgogne Cuvee des Forgets ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
60 |
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| BH 87 (6/2024): Bright aromas of just sliced citrus, white peach and pretty floral nuances are complemented by delicious middleweight flavors that are supported by lemon-tinged acidity on the vibrant, lingering and refreshing finale. Moreover, this is not your usual 'pop and pour' Bourgogne as it has the legs to repay 4 to 7 years of keeping. Worth checking out. Drink 2027+. Outstanding Top Value! |
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| Dom. Potinet-Ampeau |
2020 |
Bourgogne Blanc Ex-Domaine |
$35.99 |
12 |
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2021 |
Bourgogne Blanc Ex-Domaine |
$35.99 |
13 |
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2014 |
Monthelie Blanc Ex-Domaine |
$48.99 |
24 |
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2020 |
Monthelie Blanc Ex-Domaine |
$45.99 |
24 |
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| Les Malandes |
2023 |
Bourgogne Blanc Cote d’Auxerre Ex-Domaine |
$23.99 |
22 |
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| BH 86 (10/2024): A fruity nose with a touch of quinine precedes nicely voluminous and fleshy flavors that are refreshing if a bit simple on the reasonably dry finale. |
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| | Rhone Red |
| Dom. Coursodon |
2021 |
St. Joseph Rouge l’Olivaie ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
60 |
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| JD 90-92 (12/2022): The 2021 Saint Joseph L'Olivaie is rock-solid, offering pretty darker cherry and fresh fig-like notes as well as spice, game, and flowery incense nuances. This medium-bodied, supple, nicely balanced, and textured effort has outstanding potential and will certainly drink nicely right out of the gate. |
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2022 |
St. Joseph Rouge l’Olivaie ex-Domaine |
$41.99 |
60 |
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JD 93 (5/2025): All Syrah aged 15 months in barrel (15% new), the 2022 Saint Joseph Olivaie offers red and black fruits, leafy herbs, sappy flowers, and spicy wood. Medium to full-bodied and beautifully balanced, with ripe tannins, it's a layered, elegant, and impressively made wine in a classic style. Drink bottles over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2025-2035.
VM 91 (1/2025): The 2022 Saint-Joseph L'Olivaie mixes leafy accents with graphite, black cherry and a touch of cedar on the elegant aromatic profile. Medium-bodied, round and refreshing, the 2022 is a delicious Saint-Joseph that’s already starting to drink well. Drink between 2025-2030. Nicolas Greinacher. |
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2023 |
St. Joseph Rouge l’Olivaie Ex-Domaine |
$49.99 |
60 |
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JD 93-95 (5/2025): All Syrah, the 2023 Saint Joseph L'Olivaie brings another level of concentration, offering cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and classy oak on the nose. It has terrific purity, medium to full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. The overall balance and purity here are exceptional.
VM 90-92 (1/2025): Cedar, black cherry, wood smoke and pencil shaving introduce the 2023 Saint-Joseph L'Olivaie, a medium-bodied, deeply hued Northern Rhône Syrah. Touching the palate with elevated flavor concentration, the 2023 handles the oak well. I look forward to tasting the bottled version. Nicolas Greinacher. |
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2020 |
St. Joseph Rouge Silice ex-Domaine |
$31.99 |
60 |
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VM 93 (12/2022): Saturated violet color. Displays fresh-mineral-accented aromas of fresh red and blue fruits and candied flowers, with hints of savory herbs and black pepper in the background. Juicy and lithe on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cherry and boysenberry flavors and a touch of licorice. Finishes long and smooth, with resonating red fruit character and round, even tannins that come on late. Josh Raynolds.
JD 91 (12/2022): A great introduction to the wines of this terrific vigneron, the 2020 Saint Joseph Silice has classic darker berry fruits as well as peppery herbs, violets, and some obvious minerality on both the nose and palate. These carry to a medium-bodied effort with good acidity, firm yet ripe tannins, and outstanding length.
WS 91 (5/2022): Delivers vivid blackberry, violet and ripe plum flavors that are up front and generous on the palate, hemmed in by a savory vein of mineral and crushed graphite. Supple and tasty, this has a gentle frame, with dried thyme, incense and singed apple wood notes on the medium-length finish. Delicious now and will continue to evolve beautifully. Drink now through 2027. 750 cases made, 150 cases imported.
JS 91 (2/2022): An interesting nose of blackberries and blueberries with some graphite and leather adding interest. Robust structure for a St.-Joseph with plenty of pepper and spice, but the fruit is more than adequate to carry all this. Good length, if not tremendously complex. Sustainable. Drinkable now, but best from 2023. |
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2021 |
St. Joseph Rouge Silice ex-Domaine |
$28.99 |
60 |
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| JD 91-93 (12/2022): The 2021 Saint Joseph Silice is also beautiful, with a round, supple, layered style that shines in the vintage. Black raspberries, spice box, dried flowers, and hints of violets give way to a medium-bodied, up-front, charming, layered 2021 that certainly stands out in the vintage. |
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2022 |
St. Joseph Rouge Silice ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
57 |
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JD 94 (5/2025): Showing the least amount of oak in Coursodon's lineup, the 2022 Saint Joseph Silice offers blackberries, peppery herbs, damp earth, and sappy flowers, all with remarkable purity and complexity. All Syrah, destemmed and aged 12 months in barrel, this cooler-fruited effort is terrific. Drink bottles over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2025-2035.
VM 92 (1/2025): The 2022 Saint-Joseph Silice unfolds with ripe black cherry, pencil shaving, black tea, crushed violet and gently leafy subtleties. Medium-bodied at most, the 2022 is a classic, age-worthy Silice that’s gently structured by ripe tannins. Drink between 2025-2035. Nicolas Greinacher. |
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2023 |
St. Joseph Rouge Silice Ex-Domaine |
$31.99 |
60 |
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JD 92-94 (5/2025): The 2023 Saint Joseph Silice shows beautifully, with a pure, balanced, medium to full-bodied style as well as classic Saint Joseph minerality, the vintage's ripe red and darker, almost blue fruits, lots of spice and floral nuances, integrated oak, and outstanding length. All Syrah, destemmed and aged 12 months in barrel, it should shine right out of the gate
VM 90-92 (1/2025): The 2023 Saint-Joseph Silice evokes a classic aromatic profile so typical of the appellation. This accentuates its Syrah elegance through delicate graphite, red and black plum notes as well as spicy subtleties. The medium-bodied 2023 is shaping up to be a refreshing Saint-Joseph, closing with a resonant echo on the bright finish. It is very complete, even at this early stage. Drink between 2025-2033. Nicolas Greinacher. |
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| Dom. de Mourchon |
2022 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Family Reserve Grenache Ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
60 |
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| JD 93 (2/2025): Almost all Grenache the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Séguret Family Grenache was totally destemmed and spent 18 months in wooden conical trunk vats and barrels. It's a ripe, sexy, concentrated Grenache that has a rocking bouquet of black raspberries, black cherries, sandalwood, and peppery herbs. Reminding me of a great Gigondas, it offers medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, building tannins, and a great finish. It will shine over the coming 10-12 years. |
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2022 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Family Reserve Syrah Ex-Domaine |
$36.99 |
60 |
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2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Grande Reserve Ex-Domaine |
$25.99 |
26 |
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2022 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Grande Reserve Ex-Domaine |
$25.99 |
60 |
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| JD 92 (2/2025): The 2022 Cotes du Rhone Villages Segurey Grande Reserve is based on 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. Black raspberries, peppery herbs, spicy wood, and some meaty nuances all shine here, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a broad, layered mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. I love it today yet it's going to have a solid 10-12 years of prime drinking. |
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2024 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Loubie Rose Ex-Domaine |
$15.99 |
60 |
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2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Tradition Ex-Domaine |
$17.99 |
60 |
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2022 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Tradition Ex-Domaine |
$17.99 |
60 |
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| JD 89 (2/2025): Blackberries, darker cherries, peppery garrigue, and plenty of curshed stone-like notes define the 2022 Cotes Du Rhone Seguret Tradition, a medium-bodied, structured, yet elegant Seguret that has tons of character. |
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| Dom. Duclaux |
2020 |
Cote Rotie La Chana ex-Domaine |
$44.99 |
48 |
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JD 89-91 (2/2022): Starting with the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Chana, which includes 7% Viognier, this has a ripe, up-front, charming style as well as classic Côte Rôtie black raspberry fruits mixed with spice and bacon fat nuances. It's going to drink nicely right out of the gate.
WA 89-91 (1/2022): Blended from several parcels and barrels for my evaluation, the 2020 Cote Rotie La Chana usually contains approximately 7% Viognier and sees no new wood. It shows attractive aromas of raspberries and apricot on the nose, a medium to full-bodied feel on the palate and a savory finish that nicely balances mouthwatering acids and softly dusty tannins. It should drink well for the rest of this decade. |
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2020 |
Cote Rotie La Germine ex-Domaine |
$48.99 |
34 |
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JD 91-93 (2/2022): A blend of multiple sites, the Côte Rôtie La Germine can be thought of as the classic Côte Rôtie of the domaine, and the 2020 is 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier aged 20 months in barrel and demi-muid. Lots of darker cherry and raspberry fruits as well as notes of peppery herbs, sandalwood, and floral notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, wonderfully textured, balanced Côte Rôtie that offers present tannins, the vintage's fresh yet ripe, elegant style, and outstanding length on the finish. Drink this charmer on release and any time over the following 15 years.
WA 91-93 (1/2022): The 2020 Cote Rotie La Germine—assembled from various barrels—offers up a harmonious blend of red raspberries and black olives on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky textured and long, with just a hint of dark chocolate on the lingering finish. It nicely captures the brothers' preference for soft, elegant wines. |
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2021 |
Cote Rotie La Germine ex-Domaine |
$44.99 |
60 |
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2022 |
Cote Rotie La Germine Ex-Domaine |
$48.99 |
48 |
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JD 93 (5/2025): Incorporating 3% Viognier, the 2022 Côte Rôtie La Germine reveals a concentrated, rich, nicely structured profile of ripe black and blue fruits, crushed stone, and floral, sappy, gamey nuances. Medium to full-bodied, with plenty of mid-palate depth and a great finish, it was vinified with 20% whole clusters and aged 20 months in barrels and demi-muids (15% new). It, too, should have 10-15 years of longevity. Drink 2025-2035.
VM 89 (1/2025): The 2022 Côte-Rôtie La Germine evokes a fairly simple aromatic profile, opening with red and black cherry notes alongside touches of violet and spice box. Medium-bodied and refreshing, the 2022 is an elegant, early approachable Côte-Rôtie culminating with brightness on the moderately long finish. (Drink between 2025-2030). NIcholas Greinacher. |
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| Dom. Vincent Paris |
2023 |
Cornas Granit 30 |
$37.95 |
20 |
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| VM 90-92 (1/2025): The 2023 Cornas Granit 30 is exquisite, unwinding with alluring rose water, blood orange, black cherry, licorice and stemmy subtleties. Round and refreshing, the 2023 is shaping up to be an accessible Cornas that’s packed with remarkable energy and freshness all the way through to the juicy finish. Drink between 2026-2032. Nicolas Greinacher. |
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| Domaine les Goubert |
2021 |
Gigondas Ex-Domaine |
$19.95 |
60 |
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| JD 90-92 (10/2023): Not yet bottled, the 2021 Gigondas has beautiful red fruits, cedary herbs, sandalwood, and Provençal spice notes in a medium-bodied, elegant, finesse-driven package. This cuvée is never the biggest or richest wine in the vintage, but it always shines for its complexity and elegance, and it ages beautifully. |
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| Jean-Luc Jamet |
2022 |
Cotes du Rhone Rouge l’Enclave Ex-Domaine |
$22.99 |
60 |
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2022 |
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Rouge Syrah Valine Ex-Domaine |
$25.99 |
29 |
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| Mourchon |
2023 |
Cotes du Rhone Ex-Domaine |
$13.99 |
60 |
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| Dom. Coursodon |
2021 |
St. Joseph Blanc Silice ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
60 |
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| JD 92 (12/2022): The 2021 Saint Joseph Silice Blanc has a Burgundian-like sense of reduction as well as beautiful quince, white flowers, honeyed minerality, and a kiss of background spice and toastiness. It's medium-bodied and has a clean, classy style that's going to evolve for 7-8 years in cold cellars. |
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2023 |
St. Joseph Blanc Silice ex-Domaine |
$43.99 |
60 |
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JD 92 (5/2025): Based on 100% Marsanne, the 2023 Saint Joseph Silice Blanc reveals melon, honeyed flowers, spice, and toasted notes, showing impressive purity and cleanliness. It's fleshy on the palate, with beautiful balance and good purity, and while it has a slightly hazy color, it remains an impressive white. Drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years. Drink 2025-2031.
WA 91 (3/2025): Fresher and livelier than its Paradis Saint-Pierre counterpart, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Silice Blanc reveals aromas of confit citrus, spring blossoms and pear. Moderately weighted and delicately enveloping, it's juicy and layered with bright acids, concluding with a mouthwatering, floral finish.
VM 90 (1/2025): Flinty elements introduce the 2023 Saint-Joseph Blanc Silice, accompanied by notes of cedar, ripe pear, white peach and lemon flesh. Full-bodied, round and generous, the 2023 bundles vibrant energy and checks out with persistence on the sapid finish. This is an exquisite white Saint-Joseph. Drink between 2025-2027. Nicolas Greinacher. |
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2024 |
St. Joseph Blanc Silice Ex-Domaine |
$38.99 |
60 |
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| Dom. de Mourchon |
2024 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Soubois Blanc ex-Domaine |
$21.99 |
60 |
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| Dom. du Tunnel |
2023 |
Saint Peray Cuvee Prestige ex-Domaine |
$48.99 |
14 |
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JD 95 (5/2025): Based on 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, the 2023 Saint-Péray Cuvée Prestige reveals a light gold hue and brilliant aromatics of stone fruits, ripe melon, honeysuckle, and subtle spicy, toasty nuances. Medium-bodied and pure on the palate, it has a layered, elegant profile with terrific freshness and the classic salinity of the appellation on the finish. This was fermented with native yeasts and aged in third- and fourth-fill barrels. Drink 2025-2030.
WA 93+ (3/2025): A blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, the 2023 Saint-Péray Cuvée Prestige is another real success at this address. Despite its elegantly introverted character, it offers aromas of almonds, white flowers, spices and pear. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, incisive and enrobing with good depth at the core and a long, mineral finish, it's a classic and a very well crafted Saint-Péray with a broad drinking window.
VM 93 (1/2025): The 2023 Saint-Péray Cuvée Prestige is complex, with honeysuckle, chamomile, jasmine, white peach and lemon flesh notes. Medium-bodied and sleek, it features a chalky finish with solid tension. This will be best enjoyed after another year in bottle. It's not quite at the level of the standout 2022s, but this is still quite enjoyable. (Drink between 2026-2030.) Nicholas Greinacher. |
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| Dom. Duclaux |
2021 |
Condrieu Les Caillets ex-Domaine |
$42.99 |
50 |
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2022 |
Condrieu Les Caillets ex-Domaine |
$44.99 |
14 |
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| VM 90 (1/2025): Banana, lemon flesh, white peach and apricot of good intensity introduce the 2022 Condrieu Les Caillets. Coming in at 13% alcohol, the juicy 2022 is balanced by soft acidity, clocking out with ample juiciness on the expressive finish. Enjoy this over the next three years. (Drink between 2025-2028), Nicholas Greinacher. |
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| Jean-Luc Jamet |
2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Couzou ex-Domaine |
$25.99 |
39 |
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| JD 89 (5/2024): The 2021 Côtes du Rhône Couzou Blanc is based on Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, all from more granitic soils. It has a light gold hue as well as a subtle nose of ripe stone fruits, honeyed orange, and spice, and it's medium-bodied, nicely textured, and nicely balanced on the palate. It has a good sense of freshness, but it's certainly a rich white that's going to shine on the dinner table. |
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2022 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Couzou Ex-Domaine |
$26.99 |
55 |
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| Mourchon |
2024 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc La Source Ex-Domaine |
$16.99 |
60 |
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| Ch. de Pibarnon |
2020 |
Bandol ex-Chateau |
$42.99 |
25 |
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2021 |
Bandol ex-Chateau |
$46.99 |
60 |
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2022 |
Bandol Rose ex-Chateau |
$32.99 |
60 |
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WA 93 (6/2023): The citrusy, mentholated 2022 Bandol Rosé was crafted with a blend of 65% Mourvèdre and 35% Cinsault and matured six months in barrels. It displays aromas of pomegranate, citrus, spring flowers, iodine, jasmine and crushed stones, followed by a beautifully defined texture, a fleshy core of fruit and racy acids that underpin a delicate, well-delineated and calcareous finish. It's going to drink nicely in its youth, but I suspect it will also age gracefully over the next 2-5 years.
WS 92 (8/2023): A distinctive, beautifully harmonious rosé, with a pronounced dusting of fleur de sel over melon, red berry and plum flavors, all spiked by singed herbs and dried flowers. Boasts blood orange acidity that drives impressive length, building in concentration toward the finish. Offers abundant intrigue and pleasure, with just the right amount of richness. Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2032.
VM 91 (5/2023): The 2022 Rosé is savory and sweet with a rich blend of rosemary, sage and tomato leaf, giving way to dried cherries. It's silky-smooth and round with a buzz of minerality and brisk acidity up front as ginger-spiked nectarine forms toward the close. This tapers off with a salty flourish. Spice and citrus notes keep the mouth watering. Eric Guido. |
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2023 |
Bandol Rose ex-Chateau |
$31.99 |
60 |
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| VM 93 (5/2025): The 2023 Bandol Rosé is a powerful, classy Rosé that delivers the proverbial “iron fist in a velvet glove.” Deep and rich, the 2023 takes its time in the glass, gradually unfurling layers of waxy cherry fruit, Mediterranean herbs, raspberry liqueur, sous bois, crushed oyster shell and dried apricot. There’s an impressive phenolic core and a wealth of complexity here, not to mention a long, long finish. This is a very serious wine with the stuffing to improve in the cellar. (Drink between 2025-2029). Billy Norris. |
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| Dom. Le Roc des Anges |
2016 |
Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes Asterolide |
$31 |
21 |
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2021 |
Bandol ex-Chateau |
$39.99 |
60 |
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| Klipfel |
2012 |
Riesling Cuvee Louis Klipfel |
$18 |
29 |
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| Charpentier |
NV |
Tradition Brut Champagne |
$36.99 |
60 |
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| Dom. Richard Rottiers |
2023 |
Moulin a Vent Ex-Domaine |
$21.99 |
60 |
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| VM 88 (4/2025): The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent was bottled a month before my visit. This has fine purity on the nose. The 20% used oak knits everything together nicely, though not as powerfully as the 2022. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, with fine tannins and red cherry and crushed strawberry notes leading to a smooth, easy-drinking finish. The 2023 is very fine. Neal Martin. |
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2023 |
Moulin a Vent Champ de Cour Ex-Domaine |
$26.99 |
60 |
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VM 92 (4/2025): The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Champ de Cour was bottled one month before my visit. It has a lifted and more intense bouquet than the Mortperay, with floral scents of rose and violet emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced, with supple tannins and a precise, graceful finish that lingers in the mouth. The 2023 is superb. Neal Martin.
WA 90+ (3/2025): The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Champ de Cour, aged in oak barrels, stands out as the most lavish offering of the lineup, showcasing deep sappy notes of prunes, cherries, licorice and cacao powder. However, it maintains a poised balance thanks to a refreshing edge of ginger spice and graphite. Full-bodied and with ripe acidity, the wine exhibits a firm structure that signals its aging potential with tightly woven, youthful tannins. |
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2022 |
Moulin a Vent Dernier Souffle Ex-Domaine |
$22.99 |
24 |
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VM 93 (4/2024): The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Dernière Souffle comes from the parcel behind the cemetery (as the name suggests) and Rottiers told me that he was set to buy the plot from the owner just 15 days after my visit. This has vivacious red cherry and cranberry scents on the nose, hints of cassis just in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, fresh and saline with a brisk, graphite-tinged finish. This is an adorable Moulin-à-Vent that takes your breath away. Neal Martin.
JS 92 (2/2024): This is showing aromas of wild blueberries, strawberries, lavender, stone and dried mint. It’s medium-bodied, lively and bright, with tight tannins. I like the minty and mineral freshness at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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2023 |
Moulin a Vent Dernier Souffle Ex-Domaine |
$23.99 |
60 |
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VM 93 (4/2025): The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Dernière Souffle is bottled a couple of months later than other cuvées. It has redcurrant and cranberry aromas on the nose, with light earthy scents in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit, more grip than the Champ de Cour and more substance on the finish. This positively brims with potential. Neal Martin.
WA 91 (3/2025): The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Dernier Souffle is a luscious fruit-forward wine, yet one of refinement, with notes of rose petals, juicy cherries, vine smoke and sweet spices. It's full-bodied, with ripe acidity and a concentrated, sappy-fruited core. This richness is framed by smoothly integrated tannins that impart a velvety texture, with a dimensional finish toned with graphite. This is a generously proportioned wine that will undoubtedly benefit from time in the bottle or, at the very least, a spell in the decanter to unwind. |
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2022 |
Moulin a Vent Les Thorins Ex-Domaine |
$23.99 |
56 |
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| VM 94 (4/2024): The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Les Thorins, which tends to be the Domaine’s most powerful cuvée, has a wonderful bouquet with pure red cherry and wild strawberry fruit, crushed stone and light tobacco scents. Like the Champ de Cour, it leans a bit toward Pinot Noir. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh and saline. The harmonious, cohesive finish is endowed with fine backbone and length. Superb. This will be released in September 2024. Neal Martin. |
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2022 |
Moulin a Vent Mortperay ex-Domaine |
$21.99 |
22 |
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| VM 92 (4/2024): The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Mortperay comes from clayey soils just below Fleurie; the vines here are 70 years old. It aged in old barrels sourced from Chablis. It has another mineral-driven nose but with more roundness and depth than the classic bottling. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very well-balanced and poised, touches of freshly rolled tobacco on the finish. Excellent. Neal Martin. |
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2022 |
Moulin a Vent Mortperay ex-Domaine |
$21.99 |
60 |
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| VM 92 (4/2024): The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Mortperay comes from clayey soils just below Fleurie; the vines here are 70 years old. It aged in old barrels sourced from Chablis. It has another mineral-driven nose but with more roundness and depth than the classic bottling. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very well-balanced and poised, touches of freshly rolled tobacco on the finish. Excellent. Neal Martin. |
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2023 |
Moulin a Vent Mortperay Ex-Domaine |
$23.99 |
60 |
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VM 90 (4/2025): The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Mortperay comes from a parcel next to Fleurie on clay soils. It was bottled in January and offers Morello cherry, rose petal and cassis scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with finely knit tannins. This is pure and elegant in style, with touches of sour cherry and raspberry . Neal Martin.
WA 90 (3/2025): The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Montperay, slated for release in 2025, comes from 80-year-old vines located at the periphery of the Clos de la Roilette in Fleurie. The wine unfurls with a lush bouquet of stewed blueberries and cherries, accented by mocha spice and sweet soil. On the palate, the layered wine unfolds along a horizontal trajectory with subdued acidity that imparts a certain softness and density to its texture. |
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| Pascal Aufranc |
2018 |
Julienas Les Cerisiers ex-Domaine |
$15.99 |
60 |
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| Richard Rottiers |
2022 |
Brouilly ex-Domaine |
$19.99 |
13 |
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| VM 90 (5/2023): The 2022 Brouilly is made of purchased fruit from a vineyard that Rottiers harvests himself. It is matured 10% in barrel and the rest in stainless-steel. The nose is fresh and vibrant with black cherry and cassis fruit, iris petal emerging with time. The palate is well-balanced with juicy, slightly peppery red fruit - a kind of "laid back" Brouilly with a composed and judiciously-spiced finish. Neal Martin. |
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2023 |
Brouilly Ex-Domaine |
$19.99 |
60 |
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VM 89 (4/2025): The 2023 Brouilly comes from purchased fruit grown on granite soils. Pretty red cherry and crushed strawberry aromas blossom in the glass. The palate is well balanced and transparent, with light tannins. It's a little fleshier than expected, featuring brambly red berry and bergamot notes on the finish. It's lovely, though not long-term. Neal Martin.
WA 89 (3/2025): The 2023 Brouilly, from purchased grapes near Odenas, is a classic bistro wine. It's juicy, with notes of lilacs, raspberries and plums and tones of crushed stones that give the wine some dimension. It's medium to full-bodied, with a balanced density of fruit and bright acidity that keep it fresh. |
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| Thomas Haag |
2016 |
Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Spatlese |
$45 |
12 |
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WA 93 (4/2018): The 2016 Niederberg Helden Riesling Spätlese is clear, fresh and pure but very reduced at this early stage. Lush, intense and racy on the palate, this is a salty-piquant and grippy Spätlese with tension and aging potential. Keep it for 8 to 10 years! Tasted March 2018.
VM 92 (1/2018): Mirabelle, pear and white peach on the nose translate into generous fresh fruit juiciness on a polished, silken palate. Honeydew melon adds a ripe and luscious dimension to the fruit as it heads into a sustained, buoyant, slate-lined finish that both soothes and stimulates. The high residual sugar here is entirely supportive and its sweetness unobtrusive. (Drink between 2017-2035). David Schildknecht. |
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2016 |
Schloss Lieser Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett |
$35 |
12 |
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WA 93 (4/2018): The 2016 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett displays upfront fruit of perfectly ripe and lush stone fruits. On the palate, this is a very salty, lush and piquant Kabinett with lingering salinity and mineral tension. Gorgeous. Tasted March 2018.
VM 91 (1/2018): There is considerable fermentative “Mosel stink” on the nose that only gradually lifts enough to reveal site-typical apple wreathed in honeysuckle and heliotrope. Perhaps not coincidentally, while picked at around the same 90 Oechsle as the other site-specific Haag Kabinetts of the vintage, this one exhibits the most striking sense of delicacy. “It may be,” Haag suggested, “that this is a Kabinett for the real Mosel Riesling freaks.” It’s also one for fans with patience. The feel here is subtly creamy and the long finish clears nicely to feature persistent inner-mouth floral perfume and stony underpinnings as well as succulent fruit reinforced by high but remarkably unobtrusive residual sugar. (Drink between 2019-2028). David Schildknecht. |
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| Weingut Emrich-Schonleber |
2021 |
Monzinger Fruhtau Riesling |
$29.99 |
17 |
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| Weingut Georg Gustav Huff |
2020 |
Niersteiner Hipping Riesling Trocken |
$39.99 |
24 |
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2012 |
Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Trocken |
$39.99 |
12 |
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| Weingut Keller |
2024 |
Riesling Limestone |
$31.99 |
36 |
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2024 |
Riesling Limestone Kabinett |
$36.99 |
38 |
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| | Italy |
| Antonio Vallana & Figlio |
2020 |
Gattinara |
$44 |
24 |
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| VM 91 (2/2025): Vallana's 2020 Gattinara is powerful, rustic and a bit rough around the edges, and yet it conveys so much genuine, uncomplicated character. Dark fruit, new leather, licorice, dried herbs and mint are some of the notes that take shape as this rambunctious Gattinara gradually opens in the glass. Don't look for finesse here. (Drink between 2025-2035). Antonio Galloni. |
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| Cantina di Lana |
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Prosecco |
$12 |
12 |
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| Cantina Tibaldi |
2023 |
Langhe Favorita ex-Domaine |
$19.99 |
60 |
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2021 |
Roero Arneis Bricco delle Passere Riserva ex-Domaine |
$24.99 |
60 |
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2022 |
Roero Arneis Bricco delle Passere Riserva ex-Domaine |
$24.99 |
60 |
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2020 |
Roero Roccapalea ex-Domaine |
$29 |
58 |
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| Carlo Giacosa |
2020 |
Barbaresco Montefico |
$45 |
16 |
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| Cavallotto |
2022 |
Barbera d’Alba Superiore Vigna Cuculo ex-Domaine |
$36.95 |
60 |
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2022 |
Langhe Nebbiolo ex-Domaine |
$34.85 |
60 |
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| Franco Molino |
2016 |
Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata Riserva |
$49.99 |
13 |
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| Ilatium Morini |
2021 |
Soave Campo le Calle |
$19.99 |
13 |
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| Le Ragnaie |
2021 |
Rosso di Montalcino |
$28.99 |
36 |
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| VM 92+ (9/2024): The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino stands out amongst its peers, coming across as savory and minerally intense, with a cascade of florals up front joined by wild herbs and blackberries. This is surprisingly soft and supple within, seaming to coast along the palate with polished red and blue fruits. A liquid violet concentration builds tension within. Spicy and structured, the 2021 forms up through the finish, flexing its tannic muscle. Licorice and inner rose notes slowly fade. Bottle age should bring more flesh to the palate. Otherwise, the 2021 is in perfect form. (Drink between 2025-2032). Eric Guido. |
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| Luigi Maffini |
2021 |
Cenito Cilento Aglianico |
$43.99 |
24 |
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| Sottimano |
2023 |
Barbera d’Alba Pairolero ex-Domaine |
$24.99 |
60 |
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| VM 90-92 (10/2024): Tasted from cask, the 2023 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero is bursting with dark red cherry fruit, leather, incense, tobacco, spice and dried flowers. It offers a captivating mix of vibrant fruit and a nervy structure. Barbera sees 20-25 months and then about ten months in cask. (Drink between 2025-2028). Antonio Galloni. |
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2023 |
Langhe Nebbiolo ex-Domaine |
$23.99 |
60 |
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| VM 92 (10/2024): The 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo, all from Basarin, is precise and finely cut. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, crushed rocks, rose petals and a kiss of blood orange all run through this translucent, wonderfully expressive Langhe Nebbiolo. This is a Barbaresco in all but name. Only its earlier release precludes its release with that appellation. (Drink between 2024-2030). Antonio Galloni. |
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| | Port |
| Quevedo |
2006 |
Late Bottled Vintage Port |
$29.99 |
60 |
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2010 |
Quinta Vale d’Agodinho Port |
$49.99 |
16 |
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| | USA Red |
| Behrens Family (Erna Schein) |
2005 |
Herrick-Moulds Cabernet Sauvignon |
$50 |
14 |
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| VM 91-94 (6/2007): Medium ruby. Aromatic nose combines currant, iron, mocha and pepper. Sweet, silky and pliant, with a captivating sugar/acid balance. This really vibrates on the palate. Finishes with suave tannins and terrific sappy, peppery length. This has the suavity and balance to age gracefully for a decade or more. |
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| David Hill |
2022 |
Estate Pinot Noir |
$23.99 |
20 |
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| Donelan |
2013 |
Cuvee Moriah Proprietary Blend |
$50 |
18 |
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| JD 93 (7/2017): The 2013 Cuvee Moriah is 87% Grenache and 13% Syrah that’s all from the Dry Stack Vineyard in the Bennett Valley. It has a gorgeous (as well as complex) bouquet of ripe cherries, cranberry, dried flowers and incense. This carries to an ethereally textured, elegant Grenache that that has sweet fruit, medium-bodied richness and a great finish. It’s not going to make old bones, but it’s going to be impossible to resist over the coming 4-5 years. This may be my favorite vintage of this cuvee to date. |
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| Girasole |
2019 |
Mendocino Pinot Noir |
$16.99 |
34 |
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| Pali |
2014 |
Huber Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$39 |
12 |
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| WA 88 (8/2016): Coming from sandy, loamy soils and completely destemmed, the 2014 Pinot Noir Huber Vineyard spent 16 months in 50% new French oak, and there are under 200 cases produced. Medium-bodied, juicy and lively, with a light texture, it offers pretty notes of underbrush, red currants, sour cherries and some gamy meats. It’s a solid Pinot Noir to enjoy over the coming 4-6 years. |
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| Sullivan |
2003 |
Estate Merlot |
$15 |
18 |
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| Vincent Wine Co. |
2017 |
Bjornson Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$35.99 |
29 |
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| VM 93 (8/2020): Brilliant red. Highly expressive aromas of fresh red fruits, potpourri, exotic spices and candied rose, along with a hint of smoky minerality. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering penetrating raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors that show fine definition and back-end lift. Intensely flavored and finely delineated, with an impressively long, perfumed finish that delivers firm mineral cut and resonating florality. (Drink between 2022-2029). Josh Raynolds. |
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| Walter Hansel |
2022 |
Cuvee Alyce Pinot Noir |
$49.95 |
27 |
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VM 93 (1/2024): The 2022 Pinot Noir Cuvée Alyce shows the riper side of the year in its flavor profile, textural breadth and overall feel. Succulent dark cherry, plum, lavender, menthol and cloves fill out the layers, while polished tannins wrap it all together in style. For the first time, the blend includes some 943 Clone to complement the traditional mix of 777, 115 and 114 used in this bottling. (Drink between 2024-2032). Antonio Galloni.
JD 93 (6/2024): The 2022 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce is a deep magenta/purple-tinged hue. A blend of Pinot Noir Dijon Clones 777, 115, and 943 grown on heavier clay soils, it has a spicier profile, with notes of black pepper, blackberries, lavender, and pine. Medium-bodied, it's rounded and fills the palate with a generous feel, and it has darker earth notes and smoky incense on the finish. It's going to show well over the next 6-8 years. (Drink between 2024-2032). Audrey Frick. |
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| | USA White |
| Convene (Dan Kosta) |
2021 |
Russian River Valley Chardonnay |
$39.99 |
51 |
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| Gambal Work |
2017 |
Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay ex-Domaine |
$43.99 |
53 |
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| WS 90 (4/2021): Lithe and rich-tasting, with apple pastry and ripe pear flavors that show refined buttery notes. Very toasty on the finish, with creamy accents. Drink now. 175 cases made. |
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| Girasole |
2019 |
Mendocino Chardonnay |
$10 |
60 |
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| Lewis Cellars |
2016 |
Sonoma County Chardonnay |
$36 |
19 |
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| Shafer Vineyards |
2018 |
Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay |
$50 |
16 |
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JD 95 (1/2021): Tasted out of bottle, the 2018 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch is beautifully done, with a vibrant yet rich style carrying notes of buttered lemon, orange blossom, white flowers, and toasted bread. With bright acidity, terrific overall balance, and a great finish, this is classic Napa Valley Chardonnay to enjoy over the coming 5-7 years. I wouldn't be surprised to see it keep even longer as well. (Drink between 2021-2030).
VM 93 (1/2021): The 2018 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch is gorgeous. Tangerine oil, white flowers and light tropical accents grace the Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay. Creamy and yet delicate, with lovely balance. The 2018 has so much to offer. Drink this understated, classy Chardonnay over the next handful of years. (Drink between 2021-2025). Antonio Galloni.
WA 91 (11/2020): The 2018 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch bursts from the glass with oak-laced apple pie, peach preserves and ripe pineapple scents plus hints of allspice, candied ginger and praline. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a gorgeous satiny texture and loads of stone fruit and tropical fruit layers, finishing on a lingering spicy note. |
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| | Argentina |
| Terrazas de Los Andes |
2015 |
Las Compuertas Malbec |
$34.99 |
16 |
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WS 92 (10/2019): Creamy and refined, featuring lusciously spiced flavors of plum tart, dark cherry and black fig. Cedar and loamy notes show midpalate, with a long, rich finish that offers chocolate mousse accents. Drink now through 2021. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.
VM 90 (7/2018): Dark ruby-red. Less roasted on the nose than the 2014 version, offering scents of cassis, ripe plum and red cherries macerated in alcohol. Very plush and ripe but dry, and a step up in concentration and density from the '14. Still more a wine of breadth than verticality but at least as dark in its fruit character as the '14 and firmer, longer and more vibrant on the finish. A bit less sweet on the end than the 2014 example, showing a positive hint of mintiness. Moureau expressed the opinion that peak drinkability for this bottling is typically about six or seven years after the vintage, "then it loses fruit and freshness even if shows more complexity." Stephen Tanzer. |
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| | Other White |
| Quevedo |
2011 |
Oscar’s White Douro |
$9.99 |
35 |
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