Laurent Ponsot Beaune Premier Cru Cuvee du Noyer 2019 Red Wine - France

Thierry Violot-Guillemard Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru 2017 Red Wine - France

The red wine is smooth and supple, full of elegance with a fine finish. The 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches is showing well, bursting with aromas of raspberries, raw cocoa, woodsmoke and cedary new oak. On the palate, it's medium to... ... more

Bouchard Aine & Fils Beaune Clos du Roi Cuvee Signature Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark cherry red. Open with powerful aromas of blackberries seductively enhanced by vanilla notes. A full-bodied and rich wine, with very present yet silky tannins and spicy notes in the finish. For its full-bodied structure and powerful aromas, this... ... more

Domaine Font du Vent Cuvee Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

A red and black fruit bouquet (cherries, blackberries), hints of garrigue, licorice and spice. This wine is ideal with slow cooked foods, baked leg of lamb with spring vegetables, a beef and vegetable casserole, slow cooked lamb shanks served with... ... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune Bastion Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Bright ruby color. Intense aromas of ripe berries (blackberries, raspberries) and plum liquor mixed with spices. Well balanced and complex. Deep texture with a very pure fruit. Well shaped tannins. Long and spicy finish. Pair with red meat grilled... ... more

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2019 Red Wine - France

La Cuvée Imperiale is from Domaine Raymond Usseglio's oldest vines, most of them 100 years old (planted in 1901-1902.) Extremely low yields (16-18 h/h) guarantee a wine that is dense and profound. The ancient Grenache vines bring to this cuvee... ... more

Domaine Humbert Freres Gevrey-Chambertin Estournelles St Jacques Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Here too the nose is dominated by a pungent combination of reduction and wood toast. There is excellent delineation to the exceptionally ripe, intense and tautly muscular flavors that brim with minerality on the dusty, austere and chiseled finale.... ... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune Clos des Feves Premier Cru Monopole 2019 Red Wine - France

Bright ruby color. Delicate fragrances of roses mixed with aromas of plum and cherries on a hint of vanilla Well-structured and complex. Tight texture. Well-crafted tannins. Long and elegant finish. Pair with game (pheasant), poultry and all the... ... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Pommard Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

On the nose, fruit aromas coupled with wilder animal notes expressed on anoaky touch. This is a robust, solid wine with a present tannic structure. very good ageing potential. Pair with red meat in sauce, game, venison, and full-flavored cheeses.... ... more

Domaine Tawse Savigny-les-Beaune Les Vergelesses Premier Cru Blanc 2019 White Wine - France

Les Vergelesses is situated east of Savigny-les-Beaune village, on north side of the valley of the small river called Rhoin, close to Pernand-Vergelesses and the Grand Cru sites of Corton. It has a perfect south-east aspect, with gently inclining... ... more

Huber-Verdereau Pommard Clos du Colombier Premier Cru Monopole 2018 Red Wine - France

Perfect marriage between the characteristics of the wines of Pommard and Volnay. One finds the notes of spices and pepper expressed very finely and with roundness. To be enjoyed ideally with jigs of venison, game. Wine storage life between 7 and 10... ... more

Chateau de la Maltroye Santenay La Comme Rouge Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Nice vineyard on the limit with Chassagne Montrachet. Just a particularity. The upper part of his vineyard being slightly higher, and more mineral was replated in white 40 years ago, when this red Santenay la Comme are planted in the lower part... ... more

Meo-Camuzet Freres & Soeurs Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillas Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

A brooding if attractively layered nose combines notes of the sauvage with those of newly turned earth, humus and plum. There is fine volume and punch to the delicious middle weight flavors that possess a sleek mouthfeel while flashing a touch of... ... more

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Gevrey-Chambertin Craipillot Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Craipillot 1er Cru is slightly diffuse on the nose, those fragrant red fruit and rose petal notes just need something to bind them together to gain more focus. The palate is sweet and candied on the entry, fine grip and... ... more

Monthelie-Douhairet-Porcheret Monthelie Les Duresses Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Old vines from the lower half of the plot. Similar depth of purple to the Meix Garnier, but a fruit more like Miss Armande. More muscle behind, both raspberry and strawberry, showing the oak just a touch too. Good clean length. Barrel Sample: 90-91 ... more

Laurent Ponsot Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee des Peupliers 2019 Red Wine - France

Concentrated and forward, this is produced from a blend of grapes from the domaine's own vineyards and purchased fruit, mostly sourced in the Côte de Nuits. The result is quite successful, with bright, fresh, high-toned pomegranate and cherry... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Picked early this year, as the grapes ripened rapidly without getting blocked by hydric stress. Bright purple with a sunny gourmand style, blacker fruit behind but with a fine ripe strawberry note also through the middle. A touch of sucrosity here... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey Saint Denis La Riotte Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey Saint Denis La Riotte Premier Cru comes from old vines planted just after Wwii. The wine is spicy, deep, rich and full. The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is stubborn and austere on the nose at the moment, red... ... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune du Chateau Premier Cru Blanc 2018 White Wine - France

Aromas of ripe cooked apples, honey and candied lemons follow through to a full body with a beautiful, dense palate and just the right amount of bitter lemon and honeysuckle on the finish. Blend of 13 crus from the appellation. Drink now.... ... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune-Bastion Premier Cru Blanc 2019 White Wine - France

This cuvee is a blend of grapes sourced from several of Domaine Chanson's Premier Cru holdings on the hill of Beaune. It is named after the round fortress in Beaune that forms part of Chanson's cellars. The soils are a combination of chalk, marl and... ... more

Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet Vosne-Romanee Les Rouges du Dessus Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Whiffs of herbal tea, violet and an assortment of spice nuances are present on the mostly dark berry fruit-suffused nose. The succulent, round and sleek medium weight flavors evident good minerality on the notably more complex and persistent finale.... ... more

Stephane Aviron Saint-Amour Cru du Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

The most northerly cru in the Beaujolais, approaching the clay-heavy terroir of the Macon district, produces wines that are at once heavier or coarser than the southerly crus, but also plusher and rounder. Aromas and flavors are of red fruits and... ... more

Domaine Parent Beaune Epenottes Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

A bright and intense color. Very expressive and elegant. This “climat� is situated on the verge of Beaune, on the Pommard side. It produces a wine combining the delicacy of the first and the intensity of the second. From 47 and 80 year old... ... more

Dominique Lafon Beaune Les Avaux Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Moderate reduction pushes what are clearly ripe fruit aromas to the background today. Otherwise, there is a lovely sense of verve to the sleek, delicious and well-detailed middle weight flavors that possess a fleshy mid-palate while displaying good... ... more

Domaine Tollot-Beaut Beaune Clos du Roi Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Clos du Roi combines freshness with intensity and concentration thanks in part to its brown limestone soils in the upper (premier cru) section of the climat. This wine shows high-toned and lifted aromatics of dark fruit, flowers, and herbs, with... ... more

Domaine Tawse Volnay Fremiets Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

The Frémiets vineyard is situated in the northern part of the appellation right next to Pommard. Their east facing vineyard is located mid-slope with perfect drainage. This is also elegant, perfumed and very floral with its pretty blend of red... ... more

Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

To the eye, the wine is a deep ruby with noticeable sparkles. On the nose, small red fruits dominate, particularly raspberries and sour cherries. On the palate, the concentration of this 1er Cru is evident from the first sip. It is full bodies, but... ... more

Louis Jadot Beaune Theurons Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Beaune Theurons is considered one of the finest Premiers Crus in the commune. Its aromatic bouquet, full body, fine structure and generous fruit culminate in a lingering finish. This wine will develop favorably in the bottle for 10 to 15 years. A... ... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Les Teurons Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Red fruit aromas with an oaky note on the nose. Soft and generous on the palate, in a lovely harmonious marriage. Good ageing potential. Pair with light game dishes, grilled meats and cheeses. The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons bursts with aromas... ... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Exquisite fruit and spice aromas on the nose. On the palate, perfect harmony between structure and elegance: rich, complex, and voluptuous. Pairs well with lamb, duck and light game. Absolutely black centre to this with a massively concentrated... ... more

Marchand-Tawse Morey-St-Denis Les Millandes Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Graceful and feminine, this lovely premier cru unites aromas of mixed berries and soft fragrant flowers over a soft, supple palate. Complex, taut, energetic and restrained like a ballet dancer, this mineral-laden cuvee will be doing pirouettes for... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Les Garrigues 2019 Red Wine - France

The dense, full-bodied 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues manages to be that without ever seeming heavy, overdone or chocolaty. Vibrant purple raspberries mark the nose and palate, lingering elegantly on the finish and picking up hints of wild thyme... ... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Marconnets Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Bright, fresh and ripe black pinot fruit aromas are suffused with cool earth and subtle spice wisps. The sleek and more intense medium weight flavors exude evident minerality while delivering fine length on the youthfully austere, chiseled and... ... more

Louis Latour Chambertin Cuvee Heritiers Grand Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep and complex, this Chambertin 2019 offers an extremely rich nose with cherry, mocha and licorice aromas. The palate is fresh and juicy with stunning richness, expressing cherry and almond notes. This wine displays silky tannins, beautiful... ... more

Marchand-Tawse Morey-St-Denis Clos des Ormes Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

This wine is all about harmony—a harmony of red berries, fragrant flowers, sweet and savor spices, and a wonderful concentration and nerve. The marriage of these essences culminates into a juicy, gamey and supple palate and an impressive,... ... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Savigny-Dominode Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2020 Chanson Pere & Fils Savigny-les-Beaune Dominode Premier Cru is fresh, vibrant, and full of enticing fruit. Tasting Notes: This wine offers aromas and flavors of blackberries and licorice accents. Try it with grilled lamb kebabs.... ... more

Xavier Monnot Beaune Les Toussaints Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Red wines from Beaune tend to show red fruit character that can range from fine and delicate to plump and succulent, depending on the location of the vineyard. Les Toussaints often shows more black fruit and riper flavors with accents of smoke,... ... more

Xavier Monnot Beaune Les Cent-Vignes Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

A bright and lively robe. Fresh, pretty aromas complement rich cherry and raspberry flavors supported by a silky texture on the palate. Concentrated plum and blackcherry notes meld with cranberry, thyme, and white mushroom creating an alluring... ... more