Rated 89 Points or Higher

In 2018, Claux expresses its customary aromatics of tar, soot and blackberry which inevitably remind us of the array of aromas in a good Barolo: it’s all in the terroir.

Located on the lands of Moulis-en-Médoc, the former granary of Bordeaux, Châteaux Lalaudey and Pomeys benefit from a unique geographical location. The smallest appellation in the Médoc, Moulis is a ribbon of... Read More

Rich crimson in color with a garnet frame, the 2018 vintage of Others is articulated and intense with vibrant elements of brambly blue fruits, ripe pluot, cardamom spice and an intensely sanguine garrigue element evocative of... Read More

The Domaine des Baumard Savennieres si an intense dry wine, with structure and complexity. The white fruits and minerality come through this structured body, yet have an appealing roundness that becomes more apparent with air... Read More

Aged in a modest 20% new oak, this bottling combines holdings in the premier crus Les Byots and Les Montaigus between 20 and 45 years of age; Byots contributes structure and power, and the higher-altitude Montaigus adds spice... Read More

The Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru Echezeaux du Dessus appears a dark, dense ruby color in the glass. Black fruit on the nose is dominated by notes of violets and peonies. Initially closed, but a little oxygenation... Read More

At first glance, the Perrières represent the typical Corton, which has been described extensively: austere, slow to mature, tannic. This impression needs to be qualified, as the wine seems to have multiple facets: straightforward,... Read More

Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Serpentières opens up on the nose with aromas of cherry, raspberry and nutmeg. In the mouth, it is distinguished by its sappy and silky character. It offers a fleshy, smooth and fresh texture... Read More

A historic and emblematic wine from Domaine Ponsot, the grapes come from old vines located 2/3 in the original Clos de la Roche climate and 1/3 at the foot of the hill in the Clos des Monts-Luisants. The Grand Cru Clos de la... Read More

The estate produces one to three barrels from each Cru. This provides the biggest technical challenge, since each barrel needs to be perfect, from selection, through aging, to bottling: there is no blending to cover up even the... Read More