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Chateau Picque-Caillou Blanc 2021 White Wine - France

The name Caillou refers to pebbles, reflecting the fact that this was once riverbed, when the river Garonne overflowed millions of years ago. The characteristic elegance and finesse of this wine is attributed to its free-draining, gravelly soil and... more

Chateau Saintayme 2018 Red Wine - France

Emerging from the talents of Denis Durantou, the 100% Merlot 2018 Saintayme should be snatched up by readers who want a brilliant, delicious Bordeaux to enjoy over the coming decade. Terrific notes of black cherries, kirsch, flowery incense, cedarwood,... more

Henriot Brut Souverain (1.5 Liter Magnum) Champagne - France

The Brut Souverain is the most historical cuvée in the portfolio, as it was the first cuvée Apolline Henriot produced in 1808. Apolline aspired to put the light on her vineyards through the expression of a champagne. According to her, one year was... more

Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs 2015 Champagne - France

Right from the start, this wine is fresh and lively, it shows a dazzling youthful character, followed by a broad and appetizing palate of white fruit and acacia honey with subtle pastry and brioche overtones. The finish is long and persistent,... more

Bailly Lapierre Brut Reserve Champagne - France

A blend of the appellation's four grape varieties (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, Aligote), the wine is congenial, rounded and full, with a varied bouquet. A thirst-quencher, it is our easiest-drinking Cremant, clear cut, clean with a lovely freshness.... more

Louis Jadot Meursault 2020 White Wine - France

Ripe, full-fruited aromas and flavors include brioche and hazelnut. A medium body and supple texture carry into a persistent finish. Pairs with fish, shellfish, poultry and cheeses. Ripe and very pretty aromas of hazelnut, apple compote and subtle... more

La Chablisienne Chablis Cote de Lechet Premier Cru 2020 White Wine - France

Initially discreet and complex on the nose with light lemony notes, followed by more fruity aromas (apricot, peach) with some notes of roasted dried fruit. Juicy and mouth-watering on the palate with fruity aromas and a slight sweetness. A fresh... more

Simonnet-Febvre Petit Chablis 2022 White Wine - France

Young and crispy, with delicate floral and fruity aromas, this wine, light to medium-body, is lighter in style than a Chablis. It retains though the typical mineral characteristics of the area. The wine is vinified in vats to ensure that its freshness,... more

Chateau Mont-Redon Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc 2022 White Wine - France

An aromatic white of medium body. Round, and well balanced acidity with a long finish. Offers up-front fruit, with a boisterous mix of fresh apple and nectarine flavors, plus floral charm. Light and breezy, with good zippy acidity. Grenache Blanc,... more

Nicolas Joly Savennieres Les Vieux Clos 2021 White Wine - France

Golden yellow wines, the nose is bright and complex. Pear, golden apple, and almond on the palate, this wine shows the concentration of the 2021 vintage, with a thrilling tension bringing the finish to great length. Shows soft, supple chamomile and... more

Clos Saint Antonin Clos St. Antonin Cotes du Rhone 2022 Red Wine - France

The Côtes-du-Rhône from Clos Saint Antonin comes from the younger vines on the property – between 30-50 years old! This cuvée is always dominated by Grenache (~80%) with Syrah and Mourvèdre making up the remainder of the blend. Originally this... more

Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

All the grapes are hand-harvested, from severely-pruned, low-yielding vines. The red Crozes-Hermitage grapes are not destemmed, i.e. 100% whole-cluster. They are loaded into lined concrete vats, and temperatures are brought down to 18°C for a 2 to 5... more

Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2020 Dessert Wine - France

Blend: 100% Semillon What an amazing nose of tropical fruits like lychees, mangoes and pineapples, with botrytis spice, too. Full and very layered with candied apple, tangerines and kumquats. Sweet and so balanced. Super brightness, too. Acidity... more

Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne - France

Pale gold in color with delicately toasty aromas alongside fruit and complexity. This wine is creamy and beautifully balanced with a dry, harmonious finish. Richly biscuity on the nose, with steamed rice, fresh pear and citrus blossom complexity.... more

Lanson Le Black Label Brut (375Ml half-bottle) Champagne - France

Black Label's brilliant color recalls the characteristic straw tones of the Pinot Noir, with glints of amber. It is lively in the flute, with a fine stream of persistent bubbles. Its fresh aromas combine the impression of vitality and spring-time... more

Lanson Le Black Label Brut Champagne - France

The Black Label's brilliant color recalls the characteristic tones of the Pinot Noir, with glints of amber. It is lively in the flute, with a fine stream of persistent bubbles. Its fresh aromas combine the impression of vitality and spring-time scents,... more

Henriot Brut Souverain Champagne - France

The Brut Souverain is the most historical cuvée in the region, as it was the first cuvée Apolline Henriot produced in 1808. Apolline aspired to put the light on her vineyards through the expression of a champagne. According to her, one year was not... more

Chateau Talbot Caillou Blanc (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 White Wine - France

The wine is very aromatic, with a lively personality and responsiveness one finds again and again through all the vintages. Offering a mix of paraffin, lemon curd, mirabelle plum and yellow apple notes, this distinctive white is backed by a touch of... more

Domaine de Chevalier L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc 2020 White Wine - France

L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is rich, lively and complex, with very pure and specific aromas, which can be enjoyed young. It has a fruity and racy character, also more open and therefore easier to appreciate at a young age. Crushed stone, sliced apple... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune du Chateau Premier Cru Blanc 2019 White Wine - France

Attractive sliced cooked apple with vanilla and light toast aromas follow through to a medium body with firmness and freshness. Bright and flavorful. Drink now. Pale lemon, ripe punchy fruit, banana and plums, generous, but not blowsy, quite high... more

Chateau de Fontenille 2020 Red Wine - France

A very pleasant ruby color, Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge is elegant and round on the palate with a fine, lingering finish. Well structured and full bodied, this wine represents the character and the authentic personality of the great red... more

Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut (Neoprene Ice Jacket) Champagne - France

#95 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019The Brut NV represents the epitome of the Piper-Heidsieck style: a classic, well-structured, and fruit forward champagne. Piper-Heidsieck carefully selects fruit from more than 100 of Champagne’s crus to blend the... more

Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc 2017 White Wine - France

The presence of citrus fruits can be iden-fied in the nose, the dis-nc-ve style of Château Carbonnieux. As for the mouth, there is aroundness and voluptuousness that is rare at this stage. This characteristic leading to a full and well-coated... more

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2020 White Wine - France

Pale gold color with some vivid glimmers. Intense and exotic floral nose of yellow peach, mangoes, and citrus fruits. Dense, generous, greedy but lively palate, without heaviness. Refines, ripe, and very delicate flesh. Long, elegant finish with great... more

Chateau Climens 2009 Dessert Wine - France

Climens is a wine with a strong and heady character. Sourced from 100% Semillon, this wine spends from 20 to 24 months in French oak barrels resulting in a graceful wine vintage after vintage. Rich and opulent, but the Barsac terroir keeps it reined... more

Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes (375Ml half-bottle) 2020 Dessert Wine - France

Blend: 100% Semillon A Sauternes with tart tartine, cooked apple and caramel. It’s full-bodied, juicy and sweet, yet there’s lots of caramel and spice, too, such as cloves. Comes across almost dry. But lots of sweetness. Pure semillon. Unique. Tiny... more

Chateau Les Trois Croix 2016 Red Wine - France

Deep brilliant red color. Fruity nose with hints of black currant and blackberry. A solid, mouth filling, slightly gusty style. Beautiful dark purple in colour. This is gorgeous, with deep damson fruits rippling with minerality. It isn't overworked but... more

Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021 White Wine - France

Blend: 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon This estate, particularly well known for its white wines, has lived up to its reputation in this new release. The wine is rich while also taut, young and textured. Spice from wood aging comes in at the end.... more

Chateau Pavie 2012 Red Wine - France

This premier cru wine is adorned with a beautiful, deep violet color. The aromas are explosive, with smoky notes of roasted coffee and a range of rich, jammy black fruit typical of a great wine. Further signs of quality are evident on the palate, where... more

Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2018 Red Wine - France

The wines had all the characteristics of a great vintage. 2018 was a very hot year, but this had relatively little effect on the aromatic profile of the white wines. They have superb balance, tremendous freshness, and a distinguished, elegant... more

Paul Mas Reserve Chardonnay 2022 White Wine - France

Tropical aromas of pineapple, pear, and yellow apple with secondary aromas of vanilla and toast. A rich and soft wine with ?avors of apricot, honey and pineapple. A mellow, fruity and generous chardonnay with apples, candied lemons and honey, with a... more

Chateau Climens (375Ml half-bottle) 2009 Dessert Wine - France

Climens is a wine with a strong and heady character. Sourced from 100% Semillon, this wine spends from 20 to 24 months in French oak barrels resulting in a graceful vintage after vintage. Rich and opulent, but the Barsac terroir keeps it reined in.... more

Chateau Les Grands Chenes 2020 Red Wine - France

A fresh and focused 2020 with blackcurrants, bark and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with very well integrated tannins and a firm and bright finish. Drinkable, but better in a year or two. The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it... more

Chateau d'Aiguilhe (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021 Red Wine - France

A pretty texture to this wine with sliced lemon, green apple and fresh celery. Grapefruit and nougat, too. Medium body. Sancerre-like. Sauvignon blanc. The 2021 d’Aiguilhe is dark, fleshy and super-expressive. Black cherry, plum, new leather,... more

Chateau de Chantegrive Blanc 2022 White Wine - France

This textured wine is ripe and packed with white and citrus fruits. Its richness is impressive, giving density to a lightly spicy wine. Lovely purity and precision on the nose. Green apples, limes and a hint of mineral follow through to a medium-bodied... more

Chateau Marjosse Blanc 2022 White Wine - France

Very beautiful pale golden color, clear and bright. The nose is very expressive and evokes citrus (grapefruit), white fruits (pear) and exotic (lychee and pineapple) with floral notes of boxwood, juniper, and laurel. Well balanced with a pleasant... more

Amici Olema Sauvignon Blanc 2022 White Wine - France

A wine that encompasses freshness from start to finish, the 2022 Olema Sauvignon Blanc displays aromas of gooseberry and kumquat followed by notes of crab apple and jasmine on the palate. Citrus and lemon curd flavors create a mouth- tingling acidity... more

Cave de Lugny Macon Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay 2022 White Wine - France

The nose is fresh with notes of nuts, honey and citrus fruits. Medium body on the palate with delicate fruit flavors and a slightly spicy finish. Pair this medium-bodied wine with dishes such butter poached fish or crab. Highlight the rich minerality... more