Press reviews

Published between
and
  • Vin

    ILLUMINATI - Zanna Riserva - 2010

    • - 90 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    Natalie MacLean, August 2016

    Full-bodied, robust, rustic red with smoky black fruit and cedar brush. The grapes for this wine...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Moulin-à-Vent Les Rouchaux - 2014

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    August 2016

    Dark ruby. A powerful, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh dark berries, candied flowers and Asian...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - 2014

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    Stephen Tanzer, August 2016

    Bright magenta. Exotic, highly perfumed aromas of ripe dark berries, blood orange, potpourri and...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE - Morgon Cuvée Marcel Lapierre - 2014

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, August 2016

    Dark ruby. Spicy red berries, cherry and lavender on the fragrant nose. Juicy raspberry and bitter...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - La Grande Année - 2005

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Align

    Anthony Gismondi, August 2016

    a Grande Année is only made from free-run juice and in only the best years. It's not how you would...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Zind - 2013

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    Anne Krebiehl MW, August 2016

    The nose is like pear juice spilled onto warm earth, while the palate is more citrusfocused. A seam...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Zind - 2014

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    August 2016

    The flinty but utterly promising scent of reduction still hovers above this wine: clearly this is...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault Cuvee Charles Maxime - 2015

    • 89-

    Vinous

    August 2016

    Hazy appearance. Aromas and flavors of musky peach, lichee and white pepper. Ripe and pliant but...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er cru Charmes - 2015

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    August 2016

    Sexy, subtle aromas of lemon, lime, quinine and ginger; pure and complex. A distinct step up in...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Porêts-Saint-Georges - 2014

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    August 2016

    Firm and structured, this wine offers dark tannins and concentration. It has the acidity of the...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    CATENA - Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec - 2014

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    August 2016

    Restrained on the nose with vibrant blueberries enhanced by a delicate spicy note. Smooth palate,...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Orchard Block - 2013

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    August 2016

    Here you'll find a mix of tart citrus (principally orange peel) with wild berry fruit. It's a tart...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir - 2014

    • - 93 points-

    Burghound.com

    August 2016

    This is also distinctly woody and while the oak doesn't dominate the ripe and mildly exotic white...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    TRIMBACH - Riesling Frédéric Emile - 2015

    • 95+ Points

    Vinous

    August 2016

    Vibrant straw-green. The penetrating, explosive nose offers yellow apple, musky ginger, flint and...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    TERRAS GAUDA - O Rosal - 2015

    • - 90 points-

    Decanter

    July 2016

    Delicate, attractive nose with floral and citrus expressions. Powerful palate with a punch of lemon...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    FINCA VILLACRECES - Pruno - 2014

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Spectator

    July 2016

    Red Plum and boysenberry flavors are ripe and juicy in this plump red. Notes of tar and mineral...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2013

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    Sean Sullivan, July 2016

    The Grenache (20%) blended in shows itself with its aromas of raspberry and spice complementing...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Merlot - 2013

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    Sean Sullivan, July 2016

    A variety of top sites are blended together for this wine, including Seven Hills, Bacchus,...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    ARISTOS - Cabernet Sauvignon Duque - 2010

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2016

    A fruit-forward style of cabernet from Chile, yet it remains fresh and lively with pretty acid and...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - Extra brut R.D. - 2nd Disgorgement - 2002

    • - 98 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    Anthony Gismondi, July 2016

    Waiting for my glass to arrive at the tasting, I thought what could go wrong? The 2002 vintage is...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - La Grande Année Rosé - 2005

    • - 93 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    July 2016

    If the salmon/orange doesn't grab your attention, the generous spicy gingerbread and brioche nose...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - La Grande Année - 2005

    • - 95 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    Anthony Gismondi, July 2016

    La Grande Année is only made from free-run juice and in only the best years. It's not how you...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    IZADI - Rioja Larrosa Rosado - 2016

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2016

    Dried red flowers and light pastry notes with pale cherry and watermelon fruits. The palate has a...

    Detailed press review
  • Vin

    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - 2012

    • - 89 points-

    Burghound.com

    June 2016

    As it was when originally reviewed from cask this is presently quite reduced and even extended...

    Detailed press review