The 2016 “Les Chaillots” is an inky-ruby expression of power and precision. On the nose, it reveals intense blueberry, incense, exotic spice, and stony minerality, unfolding gracefully. On the palate, flavors of spice-laced... Read More
In the Via del Buon Consiglio 4, where Sondrio meets Montagna in Valtellina, at the foot of the Grumello, the vines seem to swallow up the underground cellar. Here the Nebbiolo from the Alps goes back into the womb of the mountain... Read More
The 2016 Barbacarlo is a profound and wild expression of the Oltrepò hills, made from a field blend of Croatina, Uva Rara, and Ughetta, with a touch of Vespolina, from century-old vines. Slightly effervescent due to its traditional... Read More
B13 has an utterly distinctive profile, expressing candied lemon, citrus peel and orchard fruit on the nose, with subtle aromas of tarte tatin and crushed almond. Tension and minerality define the palate with Bollinger’s signature... Read More
Sourced from just two tiny parcels (Clos Saint‑Jacques and Clos Chaudes‑Terres) of ungrafted, very old‑vine Pinot Noir in Aÿ, the 2016 vintage of Vieilles Vignes Françaises is remarkably rare and built for the... Read More
The La Gaffelière 2016 is a beautifully proportioned and refined wine from one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern vintages. The nose reveals black cherry, plum, violet, and graphite, layered with notes of cedar, cocoa, and subtle... Read More
The 2016 vintage of Château Léoville Barton reveals a deep purple‑garnet core and opens with a profound bouquet of crème de cassis, black plum preserves, blueberry compote, graphite dust and subtle cigar box aromas. ... Read More
The Château Pape Clément 2016 is a profound and impeccably balanced wine from one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern vintages. The nose is layered and precise, revealing blackcurrant, ripe plum, graphite, and cedar, with notes... Read More
Domenico Clerico's small estate is situated in Monforte d'Alba, right in the heart of Barolo. Domenico commenced production in 1979, following a brief engagement in the olive oil business. He possesses holdings in some... Read More
The 2016 Vina del Olivo has to be one of the finest recent vintages of this wine. It's powerful and elegant and has great balance and a lively palate, with focused flavors, great purity and integrated oak. It's very young... Read More
The 2016 Les Charmes from Roulot is a beautifully poised and intricately detailed wine, capturing the vintage’s freshness through the domaine’s hallmark precision. Aromas of lemon oil, white peach, pear skin, and acacia blossom... Read More
The 2016 Rubicon is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc, aged 18 months in French oak (≈ 75% new) from September harvests under ideal Rutherford conditions. On the nose it shows intense, focused aromatics:... Read More
The Hermitage La Chapelle 2016 is a wine of remarkable balance and finesse, showcasing the freshness and elegance of the vintage. On the nose, it reveals layers of blackberry, black cherry, and cassis interwoven with violets,... Read More
The 2016 Vin de Constance shows a glowing amber hue. On the nose it offers a richly aromatic bouquet of Seville orange marmalade, honeysuckle, quince, saffron, and ginger, layered with dried mango and vanilla. The palate is... Read More
It’s not just Merlot, however, that distinguishes Le Macchiole. While many Bolgheri producers root their production in the Bordeaux paradigm, Le Macchiole has established a niche in the single-varietal genre. It’s also gone... Read More
The 2016 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Ca’ d’Morissio is a monumental expression of Nebbiolo, offering extraordinary aromatic complexity with notes of dried rose petals, tar, redcurrant, wild strawberry, licorice, and sweet spices.... Read More
The 2016 Masseto is a masterful vintage: intense black fruit, blackberries, plum, and cassis converge with notes of tobacco, dark cacao, graphite, and underbrush. On the palate it is broad yet refined, boasting polished tannins,... Read More