Château de La Chaize Côte de Brouilly “Chavannes” 2022
Beaujolais
April 26, 2024 - The vineyard's unique terroir, with its soil of pink sand from granites, fosters deep root exploration and optimal grape cultivation conditions. A wine of exceptional complexity and character.
James Suckling -March 06, 2024 "The complex and compelling nose of red fruit pulls you inexorably into the concentrated and beautifully proportioned medium-bodied palate of this exciting Cote de Brouilly. At the super-elegant finish, the…
Château de La Chaize Brouilly Lieu-Dit “La Chaize” Monopole 2022
Beaujolais
April 26, 2024 - Located right behind the Château, this 22-hectare monopole lieu-dit gathers all the characteristics of a great terroir, boasting a south east exposure, steep slope, deep granitic soil, and old vines.
James Suckling -April 08, 2024 "Needs a moment in the glass for the forest-berry aromas to open up. Very minerally and smoky with plenty of forest-floor character. Stunning concentration and great elegance right through the…
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2019
Côtes du Rhône
March 15, 2024 - The Guigal family owns some of the most hallowed vineyards in the Rhône Valley and the world and makes some of the most sought-after wines in the world. Yet you are undoubtedly more likely to spend time with them speaking about their Côtes du Rhône Rouge. Given that this particular wine can be the introduction to the entire Rhône Valley for a drinker, as well as the position the Guigals occupy in the Rhône Valley, it is not enough for the Guigals to make a good Côtes du Rhône. They are relentlessly driven to produce a distinctive and outstanding wine that drives interest in exploring the entirety of the Rhône.
Iron Horse Vineyards Classic Vintage Brut 2019
Green Valley, Russian River Valley, California
October 05, 2023 - The flagship of the estate, this wine shows everything the family strives to accomplish. The quality and finesse strike memory bells that say “Champagne,” while the flavors are unmistakably Sonoma County, Russian River, Green Valley and most distinctly Iron Horse. Delightful and complex rising dough, orange marmalade and baked apple aromas lead to an exquisitely balanced palate with flavors of ripe red apple, mandarin orange and hazelnut. The complexity of flavors and textures are perhaps only overshadowed by the sheer pleasure of enjoyment.
Wine Spectator -September 13, 2023 “A bubbly with richness and verve, this cuvée offers lilting apple tart, crème brûlée and lemon verbena flavors that finish with a spicy, fresh ginger accent."
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2014
Champagne, France
October 05, 2023 - La Grande Année: The Great Year. This Champagne is the embodiment of everything that makes Bollinger the producer that stands apart in Champagne. La Grande Année, or LGA, preserves the traditions of the past and symbolizes the word "hand-crafted" so strongly that an overused word suddenly becomes the only appropriate definition.