The initial impression is round, with ample peach, grapefruit, melon and flint flavors framed by a light kiss of oak. The steely structure sneaks up on you, taking over and defining the lingering aftertaste. Drink now...

The aromas of currants and flowers with hints of stones and sandalwood are enticing. Medium- to full-bodied, with an impressive structure of polished yet intense and focused tannins that run the length of the wine. Both...

(94+ points) The 2021 Clos de Tart Grand Cru is more sultry than Hubert Lignier's Clos de la Roche yet well defined, delivering the complexity you expect from this vineyard with cranberry, raspberry and just a hint of...

The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a very pretty bouquet with hints of apple blossom and apricot yet underneath is the mineralité you seek from a noble vineyard like this. The palate is vibrant on the...

I like the savory olive notes here, with peppercorns and salted almonds amongst the red berry fruit. Some nutmeg. Creamy and layered on the palate, with a medium body and silky yet very present tannins. Powerful fruit...

(92-94 points) he 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs comes from parcels in the north of the appellation with 30% whole bunches. Very impressive intensity on the nose, this is well-defined, crushed stone and citrus...

This self-confidently dry and well-structured Gevrey-Chambertin has pronounced earthy and savory notes with a hint of soy sauce. It really benefits from some aeration in the glass, the delicate red fruits opening up...

Exhibiting rose, cherry, wild strawberry, sandalwood and oak spice flavors, this tangy, fragrant red tightens up as it builds to the long, mineral-tinged finish, with refined tannins. Sleek and intense. Best from 2027...

(92-94 points) Still in cask last summer, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Habemus Papam is a 60-40 blend of Grenache and Syrah. It's a complex, savory vintage for this wine, with notes of smoke, leather, cracked pepper...

This wine has beautiful aromas of graphite with plums, berries and some dried flowers. Medium-bodied with juicy fruit and an iron and chocolate undertone. Firm and integrated tannins and a lightly chewy finish. Serious...

Complex layers of heady apple and quince unfurl alongside toasted hazelnut, acacia and smoked green herb notes in this concentrated, gorgeous white. Saline, bitter mineral elements cut through for a chiseled finish, which...

Complex and subtle aromas of black cherries, chocolate and violets with hints of nutmeg and hazelnuts that open to a medium to full body, with fine and polished tannins that integrate nicely then grow beautifully at the...

The elegant 2021 Rouge offers discrete raspberry and violet alongside rustic and leafy undertones. Sporting less flavor concentration and overall intensity compared to the surrounding vintages, the 2021 is a delicate and...

An offbeat style, with good richness and concentration to the mirabelle plum, crushed apple, acacia and honeycomb flavors. Silky and broad on the palate, with citrus oil and serious herbaceousness weaving through. The...

Shows soft, supple chamomile and baked apple notes framed by pleasingly bitter tannins. A distinctive, earthy white, showing some evolution, with ground ginger, warm hay and spices infusing the broad palate, while citrusy...

A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Pape Clement has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It tumbles out of the glass with notions of plum preserves and Morello cherries, giving way to hints of...

Bottled in March 2023, the 2021 Les Iles Feray l'Ardeche checks in at 12.5% alcohol. Elegant and refreshing, the acidic backbone is much more present here compared to the more supple 2022 rendition. Red-fruited and...