French

"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...

"From a parcel planted in 2015 at a density of 12,000 vines per hectare, Colin's 2020 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Au Bout du Monde mingles not...

"Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to ...

"Note: Leflaive is the largest holder of Clavoillon with a whopping 4.8 ha holding that averages 40+ years of age. Here the reduction is sufficient...

"An overtly floral suffused nose displays notes of pear compote, citrus confit and subtle spice wisps. There is excellent vibrancy to the attractiv...

"An attractively layered nose combines lovely floral notes with those of citrus peel, pear and soft spice hints. The racy and tension-filled medium...

"As is often the case, the nose is aromatically quite similar to the Pucelles though it's both spicier and more restrained. There is even better vo...

The Musigny Blanc from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of the rarest and most prestigious white wines, being the only white Grand Cru from th...

Clos Margalaine, the second wine of Château Marojallia in Margaux, features a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot, sourced from 4 hectar...

"This is very pretty with a dense center palate of dark fruit, toasted oak and spice. Some hazelnut, too. Full body. Flavorful finish." - 93/100 Ja...

"A rock star of a second wine already offering pleasure, the 2018 Amiral De Beychevelle checks in as 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and the re...

"Dark and deep with layers of luscious fruits, with coaxing, the wine shows off its black cherry fudge, smoke, espresso, blackberry and sweet boyse...