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  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE AYALA - Brut Nature - N/V

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    This is so chalky and intense on the nose and palate. It's medium- to full-bodied with an intense...

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    CHAMPAGNE AYALA - Brut Rosé Majeur - N/V

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    A very pretty rosé with dried-strawberry and apple aromas and flavors. Some spiced-pear and iron...

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    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - Vieilles Vignes Françaises - 2012

    • - 98 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    Unique flavors for a Champagne with dried fruits, Turkish delight and pate de fruit. Hazelnuts and...

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    PIERRE GIMONNET & FILS - Special Club Chouilly Grand Cru - 2016

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    Ripe and concentrated, but youthful, bright and light-footed, this has stacks of candied orange...

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    PIERRE GIMONNET & FILS - Special Club Cramant Grand Cru - 2016

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    Deep nose of preserved and candied lemons with bread dough and toasted baguette. Concentrated and...

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    PIERRE GIMONNET & FILS - Special Club Oger Grand Cru - 2016

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    Striking nose of candied orange peel with a touch of red berry and delicate bread dough notes....

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec River - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    August 2023

    Young and needs time and air to reveal the elegant display of dried violet and mountain herb notes,...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Chardonnay - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Spectator

    August 2023

    Presents itself as a fresh, clean and vibrant style, with spicy floral and slate details around...

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    DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc - 2022

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    August 2023

    A beautifully alluring white, with acacia flower perfume followed by slightly honeyed citrus and...

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    DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    August 2023

    A pure, focused style, with generous raspberry ganache and red licorice flavors that are juicy,...

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    FAIVELEY - Latricières-Chambertin Grand cru - 2021

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    Take the trouble to investigate the depths of this very impressive 2021 Grand Cru Burgundy, the...

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    I love the fine spicy notes and delicate red fruit aromas of this concentrated and very elegant...

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Damodes - 2021

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2023

    A stunning 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru with wonderful perfume and silkiness, the considerable...

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  • Vin

    SETTE PONTI - Oreno - 2021

    • - 95 points-

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    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2021 Oreno is terrific. In fact, the 2021 is one of the best Orenos I can remember tasting....

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    POGGERINO - Chianti Classico Riserva Bugialla - 2020

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    August 2023

    An enticing red, with smoky black cherry and blackberry flavors stitched into a supple texture....

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    POMONA - Chianti Classico - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2020 Chianti Classico is a potent, heady wine. A blast of dark cherry fruit, game, incense,...

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    POMONA - Chianti Classico Riserva - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Pomona is bursting with wild cherry, smoke, licorice,...

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    ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI - Chianti Fattoria di Scannano - 2021

    • - 90 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2021 Chianti Fattoria di Scannano is a soft, fruity wine to drink now and over the next handful...

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    ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI - Chianti Classico Stielle Gran Selezione - 2018

    • - 93 points-

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    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Stielle is a very pretty wine. Crushed flowers, tobacco,...

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    ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI - Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio A'Frati - 2019

    • - 92 points-

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    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio a'Frati is a complex, beguiling wine. Macerated red...

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    POGGERINO - Chianti Classico - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2021 Chianti Classico is exceptional. A burst of ripe red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice,...

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    POGGERINO - Chianti Classico Nuovo - 2020

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2020 Chianti Classico Nuovo is a selection of Sangiovese from older vines on the property....

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    POGGERINO - Chianti Classico Riserva Bugialla - 2020

    • 93+ Points

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Bugialla is a potent, brooding wine. Macerated dark cherry,...

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    JURIJ FIORE & FIGLIA - Alta Valle della Greve Lassù - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, August 2023

    The 2021 Lassù a Lamole is quite potent and savory in this vintage. Dried herbs, chamomile,...

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