France

"Delorme’s 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee la Reine des Bois is up with the top eight to ten wines of the vintage. Made from 80% Grenache then small...

Founded in 1820, the estate is now run by the 7th generation of the family.  Vinification is traditional in wooden vats to bring out the finesse an...

"Much of the Corton vineyard is inappropriately classified as Grand Cru, and there are many less than worthy wines available; but the Juillot famil...

"An unusually high-toned nose also displays a touch of wood that sets off subtle lower register notes of earth and humus that carry over to the tex...

"This is also attractively fresh and bright with its expressive nose that is composed of red currant, dark raspberry and subtle wisps of rose petal...

This comes from a diminutive 7.4-hectare vineyard at the foot of the Pyrénées in Jurançon.  The vineyard forms a natural amphitheatre that reminded...

"From three barrels reflecting parcels on the top and in the middle of this famous enclave (purchased as juice, although beginning in 2009, Gambal ...

Founded in the late 1960s by Aimé Guibert and his wife Véronique, Mas de Daumas Gassac was born from their recognition of the extraordinary potenti...

"The barest touch of wood frames backward and very primary yet also very pure and high-toned red pinot fruit aromas that are distinctly cool in cha...

In 1997 Stéphane Ogier joined the family estate, rooted for seven generations on the slopes of Ampuis. By taking over from his father Michel, he ch...

In 1997 Stéphane Ogier joined the family estate, rooted for seven generations on the slopes of Ampuis. By taking over from his father Michel, he ch...

Founded in the late 1960s by Aimé Guibert and his wife Véronique, Mas de Daumas Gassac was born from their recognition of the extraordinary potenti...

"A relatively high-toned nose of earthy red and blue pinot fruit, violet and a hint of the sauvage seamlessly merges into delicious and vibrant mid...

An impressive large format bottle from one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations.

An impressive large format bottle from one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations.

"Chapoutier's 2007 Ermitage le Meal offers a full-bodied, charming, character-filled personality to go with notes of black raspberries, creme de ca...

"The 2004 Cote Rotie La Mordoree is dark ruby/purple in 2004 with notes of cassis, melted licorice, incense, and pepper. The wine has good power, c...

"All of the single vineyard Ermitages turned out as good as I had hoped, possibly even better. In short they are among the strongest wines one coul...

"Matured in 80% new oak, the 2013 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru was bottled in December. It has a straightforward bouquet with brambly red berry fru...

"Closer in style to the ’11, yet with more mid-palate depth and concentration, the 2009 Ermitage Les Greffieux is a voluptuous, decadent and seriou...

"The more closed, dark ruby/purple-colored 2007 Cote Rotie La Mordoree exhibits tart acidity as well as a cooler, greener mouthfeel. Notions of bay...

"Showing signs of maturity, the 2004 Ermitage le Meal is an elegant, pretty and seamless Hermitage that offers up plenty of dried flowers, dried sp...