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Cornas Like No Other:
2015 Allemand Cornas Reynard

As is usually the case, Reynard offers a staining presence and a walk-on-tip-toe finesse.

"Overnight, a new star has been added to Chassagne's firmament, and readers will want to secure allocations while they still can."
2021 Benoit Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow:
2021 Gérard Saint-Joseph

Xavier Gérard has maintained a low profile, but he's among the most talented winemakers in the northern Rhône. For me, Gérard's Saint-Joseph is one of the most noteworthy examples of the appellation.

Rare Sightings:
2012 Keller Kirchspiel Grosses Gewäch

At this point, Keller is recognized as one of the greatest winemakers in the world. Try finding his Grosses Gewächs and it becomes clear that the world has taken notice. 

"It belongs among Chablis's top half-dozen domaines"
2021 Bessin-Tremblay Chablis Valmur

We've been blown away by recent vintages. The wines combine honesty, polish, and intensity.

2018 Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris

In terms of longevity, Cappellano's Barolos boast a structure that can keep stride with the great distance runners of Piedmont, like Conterno's Monfortino and Giacosa's Red Label.

"This almost always boxes above its weight and
2020 will only add to that admirable track record."
2020 Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

It is richly layered with a beautiful amount of snap and tension. The Clos de la Barre is beautifully integrated with complex citrus notes. 

Demanding The Spotlight :
Amaury Beaufort Champagne Jardinot (2018)

This is Amaury Beaufort's first release from this site and we didn't have a good sense of how it would evolve. It turned out to be completely brilliant. 

"There is unusually good underlying tension"
2020 Lafon Meursault Clos de la Baronne

It's well known that Lafon's village bottlings transcend the category by a wide margin, and the 2020 Clos de la Baronne highlights this.

The First-Ever Dry "Unterstenberg"
2022 Lauer

The Unterstenberg - especially in the featherweight 2022 vintage - is a remarkable example of Lauer's (and the Saar's) signature: intensity and lightness, simultaneously.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow:
2020 Fourrier Bourgogne Rouge

The perennial theme with Fourrier is a pristine expression, precise finesse, and an ultra-seductive mineral-laden texture.

Northern Rhône:
Allemand, Chave, Faurie, Gonon, Jamet & More

Go-To Burgundy: Finesse & Understatement
2021 Jouan Morey-St-Denis

The Morey St. Denis has always been one of our favorites. It possesses a beautiful honesty that few wines can compete with.

2022 Nanclares Y Prieto Dandelion Albarino Rias Baixas

In a matter of a few years, Nanclares' Dandelion Albarino has become one of our go-to white wine values.

"The 2008 dazzles from start to finish."
2008 Krug Vintage

The 2008 has a kinetic, beautifully polished core and a radiant elegance. It's tightly coiled with intricate layers. Above all, the 2008 is about finessed cut. 

“In a word, excellent."
2019 Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Les Porusots

What sets the 2019 Porusots apart is its incredible refinement. There's beautiful verve and structure, along with a profound textural complexity. The combination makes for an absolutely thrilling bottle of white Burgundy.

Value and Refinement:
2021 Fornerol Côte de Nuits - Villages Rouge

I have a soft spot for Côte de Nuits, mostly due to Bachelet's wines. Didier Fornerol takes Côte de Nuits to a level of class that I thought was impossible.

A Benchmark
2022 Pascal Cotat Chavignol Monts Damnés

When it comes to Sancerre, Cotat's village of Chavignol is a very special place. Today, we focus on Chavignol's top vineyards from one of the region's long standing benchmarks.

"An understated wine of class and grace" - Revisited:
2020 Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouchères

Clos des Bouchères is a thrilling wine combining explosive power with a cool precision and intricate delicacy.

"The balance is impeccable"
2020 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc

The beauty of Clos des Mouches is the way that it combines accessibility with ageability, serious mineral complexity, and a suave, easygoing, drinkable nature.

Dynamite and New Horizons, Part II:
2017 Grange des Peres Vin de Pays de l'Herault Rouge

Simply put, this is a wine of confounding greatness. Its origins defy expectations yet its importance as a world-class wine is undeniable. This is an utterly singular bottle. 

Real Deal Sangiovese, Part II:
2020 Boncie Rosso di Toscana Chiesamonti

The 2020 Chiesamonti is certainly powerful but delivers its intensity with levity and grace. The overall harmony and clarity of expression is really impressive. We love the wine's texture and precision.

"This is about as good as it gets. Wow!"
2007 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé

Taittinger's 2007 is defined by its energy and ethereal perfume.

White Burgundy:
Coche-Dury, Dauvissat, Dureuil-Janthial, Lafon, Leflaive, Pillot, Ramonet & More