French

The 1995 Château Coutet Barsac is a well-aged Sauternes made primarily from Sémillon, known for its balance and elegance. Displaying a deep gold hu...

"The massively rich, yet fresh, lively 1988 offers a compelling, flowery, honeyed bouquet of vanilla custard, buttery orange/apricot scents, and sm...

Domaine Michel Gaunoux was established in 1875 by Alexandre Gaunoux, who became known for producing high-quality Pommard wines in the Côte de Beaun...

"Pale ruby / brick. Beautifully perfumed nose of dried cranberries, violets, cinnamon and a hint of aniseed. In the mouth this is a superbly struct...

"Very pure, vibrant aromas of cassis, violet, licorice and peppery spices. ...with enticing black- and redcurrant flavors lifted by a strong spicy ...

Domaine François Raveneau hand-harvests early to preserve acidity, ferments in stainless steel, and ages wines 12–18 months in older oak, ensuring ...

Coche-Dury, a renowned producer in Meursault, Burgundy, is best known for its collectible Chardonnay wines, including the highly sought-after Corto...

"I’ve been lucky enough to have multiple bottles of the 1990 Hermitage Blanc from Chave and it has drunk beautifully every time. Offering fully mat...

"Aromas of currants, blackberries and blackcurrants with hints of chocolate and spices. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful ...

"Cigar box, tobacco, smoke, licorice and blackberry aromatics open up the full bodied, fleshy wine. The fruit is fresh, ripe and rich, the tannins ...

"Classic in style, with strong essences of cedar, tobacco and herbs to accompany the crisp red fruits, the wine is medium-bodied, chewy, bright, sw...

"Intense, luxurious, fresh yet also very classically Bordeaux on the nose. Loads of dark berry and currant fruit, allied to a touch of oaky spicine...

"This was a great sleeper of the vintage in 2000 from producer Jean-Jacques Janoueix. A 100% Merlot cuvée coming from a nearly 12-acre vineyard sit...

Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé 281, hailing from the renowned Côtes de Provence region, delivers an elegant and refined flavor profile with ...

"A sleek, precisely dialed-in Pauillac, with a pure and racy beam of cassis, blackberry and dark plum fruit inlaid with a mouthwatering iron note. ...

"Bright red. The captivating nose of red berries, minerals and grilled nuts is complicated by a delicate leafiness and a spicy tobacco note. Then s...

"Deep in color, here you find a wine with concentration, round, supple textures and silky tannins, The fruit shows maturity with its sweetness and ...

Château d'Arche, located in the heart of Sauternes, boasts a 40-hectare vineyard. The wine offers a bouquet of lemon, cardamom, fennel, and a subtl...

"This wine is rich, with generous black plum and berry fruits. It has a structure that is full, ripe and that will sustain the fruitiness of the wi...

"The plum and orange-peel character comes through here with subtle focus. Medium body and very fine, polished and refined tannins. A light, dusty t...

"Quite youthful as you would expect, still it is difficult not to be impressed by the concentration, ripeness, elegance, freshness and energy here....

"This wine comes from an estate that is performing with distinction. It is rich, the tannins cushioned by ripe blackberry fruits and good acidity. ...

"There is a strong oaky note on the nose, which is the first thing you notice until you begin to dig into all of its spicy, savory-tinged, red frui...

"The wine is made from the old vines in the Château d’Issan enclosure in the middle of the Margaux appellation. The soil here is mainly made up of ...

"This well-run property of the Kwok family has produced some great wines in their short tenure as owners. The 2005 La Réserve is an open-knit, sexy...

"Lots of enticing richness here, with plush suede-coated tannins embedded deeply in a core of fig, blackberry and boysenberry confiture flavors so ...

"Deep, concentrated, nearly black color. The bouquet displays a range of red and black fruit aromas, as well as ones reminiscent of spice and warm ...

"Fully mature, the wine lacks the depth and richness found in the best years. Instead, you find a licorice, earth and smoke filled wine with dark p...

"Medium garnet-brick. Evolved, high-quality claret nose: stewed plums, allspice, leather, oolong tea and warm fig. Medium to full body and medium a...

"Alder and cedar aromas waft up from the core here, giving this a perfumed, incense-accented edge, while the silky but substantial structure lets t...

"Great nose of spices, dried herbs, chocolate and coffee. Very intense nose. Full-bodied, with fabulous tannins and finesse. This is layered and ri...

"The colour is starting to take on the brick-edged ruby that fully mature Bordeaux reaches and retains for decades in the best cases. Freshness is ...

"Black licorice and currants on the nose. Very fragrant. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Still needs time to come together." - W...

"Smooth and succulent, with attractive earth, tobacco and cassis aromas and flavors. Despite its intensity and concentration, it never loses its se...

"These are the oldest vines owned by Pierre-Yves having been planted in 1900. This vineyard is on the eastern extremity of Santenay, abutting Chass...

The 2020 vintage is shaping up to be another standout year for cult producer Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. From exceptional whites to underrated reds, t...

"A more layered mix features notes of both red and dark raspberry along with plenty of warm earth and floral elements. There is a bit more volume t...

"Elegant red currant, cherry and violet-suffused aromas display just a touch of Santenay style earth. There is fine volume and intensity to the bri...

"A smoky, cool and restrained nose combines notes of white peach with those of mineral reduction and freshly sliced grapefruit. The mouthfeel of th...

"A broad style, boasting peach, lemon pie, butterscotch and baking spice flavors. Balanced and intense, this rich white expresses a mineral note on...