William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Unwinding in the glass with aromas of peach, lemon oil, freshly baked bread, oyster shell and struck match, FĆØvre's 2020 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is full-bodied, concentrated... Read More
The 2023 Les Lys opens with crisp aromas of lime zest, pear, white flower, stony minerality, and a hint of anise.Ā On the palate it is energetic and focused, with vibrant acidity, textural grip, and a saline backbone that gives... Read More
The 2023 Montmains is composed roughly of 40 % Butteaux plus 30 % each of ForĆŖts and Montmains proper, giving a blend of richness and lift.Ā Aromas open with oyster shell, pear, floral notes, and mineral reduction, then deepen... Read More
The 2023 Vaulorent is pale yet radiant, with aromas of citrus peel, mirabelle plum, white flower, and a touch of oyster shell mineralityāslightly more mineral in tone than its Fourchaume counterpart.Ā On the palate it is precise... Read More
Honeyed orchard and stone fruits are drizzled with honeycomb, dusted with spice, sprinkled with herbs and kissed with citrus in this bright, rich, and racy '93 Semillon. Remarkably weighty, this wine is also fresh with acidity,... Read More
This '86 Bianco gleams with an unfiltered copper glow, and the nose bends the spectrum, moving from earth to fruit, then with an interlude between sniffs, earth to spice. Tasting reveals layers of fruit, spice and earth all... Read More
The wines of the late Prince Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi created a phenomenon for their ability to age. However, to ensure that his legacy would not be misrepresented, Ludovisi destroyed his vineyards, passing his private cellar... Read More
Lush yet racy, weighty yet energetic, this '88 Bianco fills the mouth with a textured feel, but its acidity keeps it nimble and supple. Candied fruits mingle with succulent fresh stone fruits in this juicy and tart white;... Read More
A gorgeous amber in the glass, this '92 Fiorano Bianco layers its rich stone and tropical fruits with citrus zest, crushed river rocks, butterscotch, fresh-cut herbs and honey, all conveyed in a luscious, viscous body that's... Read More
The wines of the late Prince Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi created a phenomenon for their ability to age. However, to ensure that his legacy would not be misrepresented, Ludovisi destroyed his vineyards, passing his private cellar... Read More
Offering an intense, full bouquet spiked with white flowers, candied fruit, stone fruits, spice and earthiness, this '93 is a concentrated, complex expression that envelops the palate with a rich texture and an indescribable... Read More
Racy and nervy, the No. 32 Bianco frames its succulent and dried orchard and stone fruits with potpourri, smoky minerals, and a "cidery"quality that's reminiscent of Gravner's amphora-aged amber wines. Textured and piquant,... Read More
The wines of the late Prince Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi created a phenomenon for their ability to age. However, to ensure that his legacy would not be misrepresented, Ludovisi destroyed his vineyards, passing his private cellar... Read More
Deep bright golden yellow, this Fiorano Bianco shows youthfulness even with decades of age. Offering an intense, full bouquet spiked with white flowers, candied fruit, stewed and fresh stone fruits, spice and earthiness, this... Read More
While kissed with a patina of oxidation, this '94 Bianco bursts with a nose of apricot and crushed stones mingled with melon and honey. With air, the wine opens up layers of herbal notes followed by soft peach and tropical... Read More
Crushed river rocks, warm baking spices, green tea, and dried white flowers frame the stone and orchard fruits in the beguiling '92 Semillon. Bright acidity and profound minerality keep this superb mature white nimble, and... Read More
A deep golden yellow, this '92 Bianco bursts with aromas of white flowers, candied fruit, pear, spice and earthiness. On the palate, the flavors of spiced apples, pears and minerals are concentrated and complex, and the wine... Read More
Layered, satisfyingly waxy, and remarkably youthful, Fiorano's 1990 No. 47 Semillon frames its crisp orchard and luscious tropical fruits with white wildflowers, honeyed citrus, sun-warmed rocks, and touches of oxidized cider,... Read More
This '94 Fiorano shows a golden yellow hue and offers a nose full of melon and honey tones followed by caramel mixed with apricots and kumquat. Airing the glass gives you baked green apples and slight tropical notes. The soft,... Read More
Mysterious and beguiling, the nose of this '89 Semillon wafts with honeyed citrus, stone fruits, pressed white and yellow wildflowers, crushed herbs and butterscotch. This is a mesmerizing wine that complements its fragrant... Read More