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This wine is from the lower slope, shallow stony soil of Oxfordian limestone. ... This wine is from the lower slope, shallow stony soil of Oxfordian limestone. Pair with veal fillet mignon, squab, beef steak and roast duckling. Agreeably fresh if somber aromas of plum, red and dark raspberry and a hint of crushed anise are trimmed... more

Les Greves is named for its gravelly soils, which are based on limestone and p... Les Greves is named for its gravelly soils, which are based on limestone and provide excellent drainage for the vines. A lack of water and nutrients in the topsoil encourages deep root growth in order to reach hydration from the rock below. The soil... more

A blend of purchased fruit from Aux Combottes and Les Combottes, Felettig's 20... A blend of purchased fruit from Aux Combottes and Les Combottes, Felettig's 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru is showing especially well, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, rose petals and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, floral and... more

The wine shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. T... The wine shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in 30-60% new Burgundian piece brings notes of vanilla, toast, and baking... more

The Mont Aimé lieu-dit is east of Vertus and faces due south. Even so, it is ... The Mont Aimé lieu-dit is east of Vertus and faces due south. Even so, it is a cooler microclimate than Pascal’s parcels in Le Mesnil and Vertus and ripening here can happen a week later. Previous vintages were fermented in tank to support the racy,... more

Fruity bouquet of apple, lemon with hints of floral. On the palate it is energ... Fruity bouquet of apple, lemon with hints of floral. On the palate it is energetic with citrus notes. more

A brooding and more deeply pitched nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of black... A brooding and more deeply pitched nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of black cherry, cassis and poached plum that are trimmed in hints of earth and oak. The succulent, mouth coating and concentrated medium weight plus flavors are notably more... more

Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-set... Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-setting early harvest beginning on August 21. Fortunately, they made some fortuitous canopy management decisions earlier in the summer, leaving a denser canopy that reduced the... more

Smooth and sensual, this red blend reveals intense notes of red fruits. The pl... Smooth and sensual, this red blend reveals intense notes of red fruits. The plush fruit and spice flavors of Syrah are deliciously balanced by the sweetness of old vine Grenache and the vivacity of Mourvèdre. The addition of Carignan brings everything... more

A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-y... A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-year-old vines (high-quality selections of Chardonnay, of course) planted in this southeast-facing site below the tree line. Delivering aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, white... more

Silky and spicy with a highly unusual amount of buoyancy. You’ll want to dri... Silky and spicy with a highly unusual amount of buoyancy. You’ll want to drink it all day long. more

Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru p... Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru pure notes of a salty minerality not unlike crushed seashells aromas. It really is a rather ripe and even opulent fruit backbone that is blanketing your sensations into ample... more

Also terrific, the 2020 Saint Joseph La Cotte Sud has a riper, spicier style i... Also terrific, the 2020 Saint Joseph La Cotte Sud has a riper, spicier style in its red and black fruits, scorched earth, violets, and spicy, incense, and meaty nuances. It's another powerful, concentrated, yet beautifully balanced and impeccably made... more

Notes of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, floral and leathery aromas. El... Notes of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, floral and leathery aromas. Elegant attack with beautiful tannins. Blackcurrant and raspberry flavors. more

The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organic... The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organically made Chardonnay. Sure, it’s a Bourgogne, but the lighting need not be perfect, nor should you save it for company (although they would be impressed). A wine for... more

Bright yellow color with green hues. A complex and expressive nose of white fl... Bright yellow color with green hues. A complex and expressive nose of white flowers, underlined by some lime notes. The palate is ample, well-balanced with aromatic notes of citrus fruits and honeysuckle. A mineral and long finish. more

Concentrated notes of Morello cherry, soft just-ripened strawberry, and balsam... Concentrated notes of Morello cherry, soft just-ripened strawberry, and balsam are balanced by a well-integrated acidity, pronounced tannins, and a lingering, slightly herbaceous finish. more

Juliénas is perhaps the most diverse of Beaujolais’s ten crus, making it di... Juliénas is perhaps the most diverse of Beaujolais’s ten crus, making it difficult to generalize about the character of its wine. Soils range from granite to schist with pockets of clay, sand, and alluvial deposits, while a wealth of different... more

A lovely, elegant nose for a bourgogne appellation. a very bright and clear si... A lovely, elegant nose for a bourgogne appellation. a very bright and clear silver color. Quite advanced for this point in time. Very grapey with anise on the palate; good balance with some white chocolate and spiced apple flavors and a nice... more

High-toned with rich, fresh berry fruit tinged with garrigue aromas and white ... High-toned with rich, fresh berry fruit tinged with garrigue aromas and white pepper lead into a thick, saturated wine in the mouth. Ripe, well-coated tannins provide ample backbone for several years of age, though it will be tough to keep your hands... more