Bollinger - Brut Special Cuvee NV 750ml
Sharp-eyed readers will notice the absence of the Les Clos, or at least a wine so designated. You might well wonder why. The explanation is that INAO, which regulates all things vinous in France, has lodged a complaint against the domaine’s use of the li...
Opening to a luminous garnet color, the Paitin 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella Sorì Paitin is delicate and fresh, but the wine is not without its inner power and consistency. It plays its cards carefully, thanks to a slow-moving bouquet characterized by redcu...
proprietor Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini's signature is featured on the front label of the Caparzo 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. This wine is steady and firm with black fruit, spice, cured tobacco and grilled herb. You get nice concentration and plush tannins ...
Aromas of citrus blossom, orange oil, white flowers, iodine and honey introduce the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered wine that's rich and dense. It's a strong effort with good cellaring potential.
The 2022 Chablis Village has a crisp, focused bouquet with hints of pressed white flowers and wet stone. The elegant palate has flecks of white peach and apricot, balanced and lovely with a charming, precise finish. This is very capable and should age wel...
The 2022 Chablis Montmains ler Cru offers scents of grapefruit and orange rind on the nose, less flamboyant than the Vaillons, yet showingimpressive delineation already. The palate is well-balanced, with a tangy opening and hints of marmalade infusing th...
The 2022 Chablis Vosgros 1er Cru, which is already in bottle, has a harmonious bouquet with fleeting lime, wet stone and a touch of citrus peel. Nicely detailed. The palate is sapid on the entry, with plenty of oyster shell/marine notes and a classically ...