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 | Roger and Julie Belland are 5th and 6th generation growers in Santenay -- their… More (+) Roger and Julie Belland are 5th and 6th generation growers in Santenay -- their wines are perennial favorites among our readers, offering early drinking and friendly pricetags. Belland’s are always delicious and precocious, but in 2020 they’re even better than usual.This shows Volnay’s signature silky tannins, and a long, lush finish. Belland fermented this wine with 100% whole cluster this year to provide definition to the concentrated fruit, and the wine is perfectly balanced. Burghound called it “rich, seductively textured and velvety.” We were struck by the complex aromas of dark fruit and spice, and as usual were impressed with its elegance. Less (-) | |
| | Belland’s Volnay 1er cru Santenots can be his most refined and elegant wine, and the 2023… More (+) Belland’s Volnay 1er cru Santenots can be his most refined and elegant wine, and the 2023 shows all the hallmarks of its excellence. It mixes precision with a beautifully defined texture, and its fruit recalls dark cherries and plums with a floral note of violets. It shows excellent persistence on the palate, and should grow into something special with time in the cellar. Less (-) | |
 | Bohrmann doesn’t sound very French, and it isn’t — Sofie Borhmann is Belgian, and… More (+) Bohrmann doesn’t sound very French, and it isn’t — Sofie Borhmann is Belgian, and splits her time between Belgium and Burgundy. We’re not sure where she’s been hiding, or why no other American importers have found her. But her wines simply blew us away.The 2018 vintage shows beautifully dark ripe fruit. It is very Côte de Nuits, with deep earthy flavor and briary notes. There’s plenty of black currant fruit and the promise of interesting aromas to come as the wine takes on a few years of age. For wines of power and longevity, Gevrey is the big dog of the Côte d’Or. Less (-) | |
 | Grassl Model: DecanterRecommended for: Aeration for Red/WhiteDetails: Volume: 1450ml, Height: 230mm, Diameter: 150mm"The thing… More (+) Grassl Model: DecanterRecommended for: Aeration for Red/WhiteDetails: Volume: 1450ml, Height: 230mm, Diameter: 150mm"The thing that impressed us most was also the hardest to pin down. Put simply, these glasses make you pause -- their featherweight delicacy compels attention. Not every wine requires such contemplation, but for those that do, a tool like this is indispensable."Read our full Grassl Glass reviewBrowse other Grassl glassesALL STEMWARE SHIPS FOR FREE(Shipping time usually 2-3 weeks) Less (-) | |
 | They began making wine in Chambolle-Musigny back in 1550, and nearly five centuries later… More (+) They began making wine in Chambolle-Musigny back in 1550, and nearly five centuries later they’re still farming many of the same soils. The most recent generation has upgraded the facilities and the focus, and their wines have begun to gain substantial critical interest.Martin calls the 2019 Chambolle Nazoires “generous and nicely defined, perhaps quite Vosne-like in style.” Writer Bill Nanson called it “elegant… delicious, complex, proper Chambolle.” A high toned silky precision wafts from the nose of this wine, with notes of red currants, roses, and stones. The mouth is concentrated and precise, with cinnamon, wild cherries, and cassis all channeled into a polished, regal form. Less (-) | |
 | Philippe Cheron is the winemaker at the newly created Domaine du Couvent. The new… More (+) Philippe Cheron is the winemaker at the newly created Domaine du Couvent. The new domaine combines the holdings of the shuttered Domaine des Varoilles and Cheron’s family vineyards, including several plots his grandfather planted in the 1930s. Burghound calls Couvent "a domaine to watch," and Martin writes "It is definitely a grower that I will keep an eye on." We agree, and we're thrilled to have them on board.Couvent’s 2019 Chambolle Musigny “Les 40 Ouvrées” is blend of a dozen tiny plots from across the appellation. It’s open and accessible, showing deep strawberry fruit and the silky texture for which the town is known. Neal Martin of Vinous awarded 90-92 points, finding it “delicate but precise,” “smooth and succulent, very lush in style, but maintains good balance and freshness,” concluding “very sensual.” Jancis Robinson found it “luxurious” and “delicious.” Less (-) | |
 | In Chambolle-Musigny, we chose Clos de l’Orme in the 2020 vintage. It was vinified… More (+) In Chambolle-Musigny, we chose Clos de l’Orme in the 2020 vintage. It was vinified with 25% whole bunches, making a wine that is bigger than one often finds in Chambolle. Look for classic Chambolle silkiness, with a spiced nose and outstanding length. Jasper Morris found “deep dark fruit” with “blackberry and blueberry on the nose.” Vinous’s Neal Martin praised the same wine as “fleshy and very easy-drinking.” Martin concluded: “Fine cohesion with just the right amount of tension on the finish, this is a well-crafted Chambolle-Musigny that will be difficult to resist in its youth.” Less (-) | |
 | For more than fifteen years we thought of Poggerino as our secret, but the… More (+) For more than fifteen years we thought of Poggerino as our secret, but the word is definitely out now. Vinous’s Antonio Galloni considers their wines “some of the purest expressions of the Sangiovese grape in Italy."The Chianti Classico “Riserva Bugialla” 2019 offers a different texture from the Classico. It is richer and more full-bodied than the Classico 2020, with dark red fruit and mouth-filling roundness. Galloni thought that “Black cherry, incense, leather and spice give this virile Riserva plenty of complexity.” He called it a “dark, powerful wine, . . . impressive, especially in terms of its depth and overall substance.” Less (-) |