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
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
This enchanting wine's nose bursts with sappy orchard and stone fruits, orange zest, white wildflowers, warm baking spices, honey, bitter almonds, and whiffs of green tea, oxidation, and earth. The surprisingly muscular palate... 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
Brambly wild berries, citrus zest, rose petals and crushed river rocks burst from the glass in this food-friendly, luscious '16 Rose. Full yet energetic, this wine whooshes across the palate, but it lingers with a satisfying... 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 La Blaque Rosé from Coteaux de Pierrevert opens with bright aromas of strawberry, watermelon rind, white peach, and crushed stone. On the palate it is lively and crisp, with taut red fruit, citrus lift, and a fine saline... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "No doubt about it, this is a crowd-pleasing expression that seduces with one pull of the cork. It is simply another exciting expression from the dynamic duo. The Meo touch and style is... Read More
The Puligny-Montrachet 2016 is a poised and beautifully balanced village wine from a classic, harmonious vintage. Aromas of pear, white peach, lemon zest, and acacia blossom open gently, layered with subtle notes of hazelnut and... Read More
The 2016 Domaine Roucas Toumba Vacqueyras Rosé offers lifted aromatics of wild strawberry, peach pit, fresh herbs, and crushed stone. On the palate it is crisp and balanced, with vibrant red fruit, refreshing acidity, and a fine... Read More