Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Rhone Valley - Vacqueyras
WA 90-92
Arnoux Père's "White Label" Vacqueyras "Seigneur de Lauris," a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, sees new oak, and offers excellent structure and aging potential.
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux
This wine comes from none other than Jean-Luc Thunevin, known as the "bad boy" of Bordeaux for his progressive, outside-the-box ways. We tasted this barrel sample after our beautiful lunch at his home. Bad Boy, now labeled "Mauvais Garcon" because of a copyright dispute, was superb. It has excellent concentration and balance, with blackberry and currant flavors. The tannins are soft and round, so this should be wonderful for near-term consumption.
Varietal: Pinot Noir | Location: France - Burgundy - Corton
WS 93
WA 92
Sweet cherry, berry and spice notes are backed by well-integrated tannins in this smooth red. Beautifully balanced, with the length to match its pedigree. Best from 2011 through 2023. 51 cases imported. –BS
Varietal: Champagne Blend | Location: France - Champagne
WS 92
WE 92
A bone-dry but delicious wine, with red fruits and a beautiful onion-skin color that just hints at rosé. Lovely acidity completes the serious and highly enjoyable wine.
Varietal: Champagne Blend | Location: France - Champagne
Appearance: A radiant yellow crystalline appearance with golden glints brought to life by a luminous bead of persistent fine bubbles. Aroma: There is an olfactory impact due to the richness of harmonious expressions (dry fruits, fresh citrus and white fruits) coupled with finely buttered seductive notes. A defined aromatic undertone which expresses the mature complexity linked to the vinification in oak barrels. Palate: The caressing and refreshing texture enhances the creamy sensation, dominated by a beautiful bracing vivacity. A burst of flavours (notes of grilled brioche, toffee) thanks to the distinguished power and maturity of the great wines of Champagne.
Varietal: Champagne Blend | Location: France - Champagne
WS 93
WE 94
WA 90
The Bollinger style is always rich, food friendly and impressive. This wine is all of those things, with power and intensity of flavor along with ripe fruit, a layer of toastiness and a dry aftertaste. This is a style of wine that can take even more bottle aging. Imported by Paterno Wines International.
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Rhone Valley - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
WS 92
A really supple, perfumy style, with red currant and red plum fruit caressed by sandalwood, licorice root and brown bread notes. The fine-grained finish has excellent length. Drink now through 2022.