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 | Neal Martin on Prunier's 2019s: “they might not oblige superlatives, yet they represent honest… More (+) Neal Martin on Prunier's 2019s: “they might not oblige superlatives, yet they represent honest and true reflections of their terroirs…considering that these continue to be sold at very reasonable prices, they are certainly worth looking out for.”
If past performance is any indication this should be a lovely, ethereal, old-school red Burgundy in a few years. Martin awarded 90-92, finding a “well defined bouquet” with “a fine bead of acidity” on the palate, concluding “impressive density…good long term potential.” This is very 2019 – perfectly formed and tightly coiled. Given time this should provide excellent return on investment. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | This is our fifth vintage buying from Sofie Bohrmann, a domaine in Meursault whose… More (+) This is our fifth vintage buying from Sofie Bohrmann, a domaine in Meursault whose wines we discovered in a Beaune restaurant. Her wines are quietly brilliant, many hailing from well-known vineyards in St-Aubin, Puligny and Meursault. Her 2022 white Burgundies are terrific – low in alcohol, full of ripe fruit and excellent freshness, with terrific concentration and appealing textures.
Sofie's village-level Puligny Montrachet is one of the secret gems of her domaine. Puligny often requires several years to become accessible, but this cuvée drinks well (and classically) from the start. There's a delicate spine of Puligny stones behind the intense fruit – think pears and green apple – but with accessible mouthfeel and a friendly bouquet. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Pierre Gros (Michel's son) now steers this iconic estate in Vosne-Romanée, after his father… More (+) Pierre Gros (Michel's son) now steers this iconic estate in Vosne-Romanée, after his father ran it for 45 years. Neal Martin writes “I detect a change in tack rather than charting a totally different course.” Like many of his peer group Pierre has moved the domaine toward organics, and if his first few vintages at the helm are any indication, the future at Gros may be even brighter than the past.
Gevrey-Chambertin “La Platiere” is the latest addition to the village-level lineup. It’s a small plot, about the size of the Morey St. Denis parcel, and shows the power and dark fruit typical of Gevrey. In the 2022 Burghound found a nose of “poached plum, wild currant and warm earth,” and praised its “fine volume” and its “rich, caressing and velvet-textured middleweight flavors.” This wine shows the richness and roundness typical of Gevrey. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
| With such impressive terroir, much of Prunier’s job is to get out of the… More (+) With such impressive terroir, much of Prunier’s job is to get out of the way – and their understated style is a perfect match. Wine writer Matt Kramer celebrates Prunier’s “signature-free winemaking” in Caillerets, explaining they “do an outstanding job with it,” concluding, “a great Caillerets.”
The 2018 Prunier Caillerets is a delight — the nose is rich and enticing, showing violets, dark chocolate and raspberries. The mouth is balanced, silky, and very long, with terrific density. Alongside a smooth, chalky minerality, look for notes of cassis and forest floor. Jasper Morris awarded 92 points, finding balance between “weight, charm, class, structure,” and concluding “a wine to be proud of.” Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
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"When tasting the barrels likely to be part of the 2018 Cornas Vin… More (+) WA 94-96
"When tasting the barrels likely to be part of the 2018 Cornas Vin Noir, it was immediately apparent that there's a step up in intensity, likely from the generally older vines that provide fruit for this cuvée. Violets and cassis in some instances, roasted meat and mocha in others, but always with great intensity. Full-bodied, velvety and plush, with long finishes, these components should yield an outstanding finished wine." Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | 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 (-) Free US Shipping | |
| 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 (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Vinous's Antonio Galloni was effusive about Poggerino's 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva. Awarding 95 points… More (+) Vinous's Antonio Galloni was effusive about Poggerino's 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva. Awarding 95 points and calling it “a total knockout,” he wrote of its “superb depth and textural richness.” We agree — the mouthfeel of this wine is extraordinary, combining a palate-coating intensity with balance, fine tannins and polish. Galloni concluded by calling it “fabulous in every way,” and suggesting a drinking window beginning in 2024. Less (-) Free US Shipping |
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