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  • Vin

    MATCHBOOK WINES - Syrah - 2015

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    November 2019

    This generous, expansive wine tastes rich and concentrated from the first whiff of ripe plums,...

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    HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS - Pinot Noir - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Align

    November 2019

    There have been many Hamilton Russell pinot noir poured in my anxiously awaiting glasses over the...

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    ILLUMINATI - Pecorino - 2018

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    November 2019

    Fresh lemons and limes here, as well as guava peel and gooseberries. Bright and citrusy on the...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Muscat Alsace Grand Cru Goldert - 2017

    • - 97 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    November 2019

    Orange blossom, Mandarin and jasmine create a beguiling perfume on the nose of this wine. The...

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    DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard Blanc - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    November 2019

    Offers a broad, creamy feel, with macadamia nut, piecrust, glazed pear and creamed yellow apple...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain - 2017

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    November 2019

    A flinty note of reduction still hovers above the nose of this wine. Concentrated and energetic,...

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    ARGIANO - Brunello di Montalcino - 2015

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    November 2019

    Very floral on the nose with plums, rose petals and freshly sliced porcini mushrooms. The palate is...

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    SELVAPIANA - Fornace - 2015

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    November 2019

    Another meaty nose with a lightly leafy edge of currant bush and then sandalwood, tobacco and...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Grand cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Urbain - 2017

    • - 96 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    November 2019

    Notes of flinty reduction combine with fresh green apple and lemon, giving an impression of...

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    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Hermitage Farconnet - 2015

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    October 2019

    Ripe and fleshy, with an open-knit personality to the mix of steeped blackberry and black cherry...

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    MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE - Raisins Gaulois - 2018

    • - 89 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, October 2019

    Lurid violet. Bright and racy on the nose and palate, showing fresh red berry and bitter cherry...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - 2015

    • - 92 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, October 2019

    Shimmering violet color. Intense dark berry and cherry qualities on the nose, with suggestions of...

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    SIRO PACENTI - Rosso di Montalcino - 2017

    • - 92 points-

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    Antonio Galloni, October 2019

    Leave it to Giancarlo Pacenti to make one of the most polished Rossos of 2017. Sleek and racy, with...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru 'Les Saint Georges' - 2016

    • - 95 points-

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    Neal Martin, October 2019

    The 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has an impressive and quite captivating...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Richebourg Grand cru - 2016

    • - 96 points-

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    Neal Martin, October 2019

    The 2016 Richebourg Grand Cru has a bouquet that rivets you, or your senses, to the spot,...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis - 2018

    • - 88 points-

    Burghound.com

    Allen Meandows, October 2019

    A cooler nose offers more slightly obvious Chablis typicity on the citrus, acacia blossom and white...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er cru Montmains - 2018

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    Allen Meandows, October 2019

    (from Montmains proper, one-third of which was barrel aged). A notably more floral-inflected nose...

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    DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉE - Côtes du Rhône La Dame Rousse - 2018

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    October 2019

    This has a wealth of ripe red and purple berries with a swathe of fresh flowers and some pastry...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis Grand Cru Bougros - 2018

    Burghound.com

    October 2019

    A background application of wood surrounds notably phenolic elements (think olive oil nuances)...

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    JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Hermitage Blanc - 2018

    James Suckling

    October 2019

    The thickness of the skins on Chave's old vine parcels is what gives this wine its unrestricted...

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    DOMAINE ROSTAING - Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    Decanter

    October 2019

    This is aromatic with a touch of star anise, juniper and cedar alongside incredible, almost...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Nuits-Saint-Georges La Charmotte - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    Decanter

    October 2019

    Thibault Liger-Belair has produced one of the tighter, more serious expression of this celebrated...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru 'Les Saint Georges' - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    Decanter

    October 2019

    Thibault Liger-Belair has produced one of the tighter, more serious expression of this celebrated...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Corton Grand cru Les Renardes - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    October 2019

    Thibault Liger-Belair has been making this wine under his négociant label since 2005. The 2018 was...

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