The 2018 vintage of L’Ermite, drawn from Chapoutier’s steep, granite‑rich site in Hermitage, opens with intense aromas of crushed stone, wild blueberries, ink, and smoky violet petals. On the palate it is full‑bodied and... Read More
This 2018 vintage of Le Clos, from a single parcel of Syrah on deep mica‑granite soils in Saint‑Joseph, presents a dark garnet hue with purple highlights. On the nose there are intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry,... Read More
This 2018 Le Pavillon comes from the steep, granite‑rich “Les Bessards” parcel on Hermitage’s hill, composed of 100% Syrah, destemmed and aged 18 months in just 15% new French oak. Aromatically it shows deep purple‑garnet... Read More
The 2018 Grand Vin from Château de Nalys is a deeply expressive and exceptionally balanced Châteauneuf, born from a vintage of extreme concentration and freshness. The wine opens with an intense bouquet of red and black berries... Read More
The 2018 Ex-Voto is a breathtaking expression of power, elegance, and purity. Deep ruby with mauve highlights, it opens with intense aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, leather, espresso, exotic spices, and a mesmerising smoky... Read More
You hear about Sassicaia and Tignanello pretty often, the first and second productions, respectively, in the Super-Tuscan category (though some dispute that order). However, the aftermath’s spate of Super-Tuscan releases tends... Read More