Cynthia Hurley French Wines Adds Pouilly-Fumé to Book with Domaine Tinel-Blondelet
Cynthia Hurley French Wines Adds Pouilly-Fumé to Book with Domaine Tinel-Blondelet
Cynthia Hurley French Wines Expands Portfolio with Domaine Girard
Cynthia Hurley French Wines Expands Portfolio with Domaine Girard
Cynthia Hurley French Wines Introduces Corsican Wines to Portfolio with Clos San Quilico
Cynthia Hurley French Wines Introduces Corsican Wines to Portfolio with Clos San Quilico
Decanter 90 pointer for Domaine Girard Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine
Domaine Girard, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine,Tradition 2019
90 points
Silver Medal- DWWA 2020
“Attractive and expressive citrus nose with touches of thyme. Fresh and energetic palate with hints of toasted nuts.” –Decanter
Decanter Best In Show – Bergerie du Capucin
Bergerie du Capucin, Pic Saint Loup, Larmanela 2016 – Among Decanter’s 50 Top Wines in the World
Best in Show Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
97 points – Platinum
“Pic St Loup is one of the coolest and wettest zones of Languedoc, which is one reason why it’s such a great zone for Syrah; its stony limestone soils, too, privilege the perfumed side of Syrah’s character. Roll the two attributes up, and you have the groundwork to create a wine like this: spellbinding Syrah scents in southern French style (forget blackcurrants, think citrus grove perfumes) infusing a wine of huge charm which would most properly be described as a midweight. The acidity is softly supportive, as are the tannins in which you can discern just a little thyme flower perfume; any oak is all but invisible. Gorgeous stuff. Drink 2019-2024.” – Decanter 6/19
Domaine Berthenet “Vibrant and Almost Racy” Montagny 1er Cru
Domaine Berthenet, Montagny, 1er Cru Les Bonneveaux 2016 –
“Lean, evoking apple, citrus and clove flavors. Vibrant and almost racy, with a lingering finish echoing lemon and clove notes. 200 cases made. — Wine Spectator
Domaine de Mourchon Tradition Lands Decanter WWA
Domaine de Mourchon, CdRV-Seguret Tradition 2016
Bronze Medal -Decanter World Wine Award 2019
“Red cherry, red plum, blackcurrant, herbal and black pepper nose with crunchy fruit flavours, a nice restraint and fresh tannins.” – Decanter
91 pts- Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2016 Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Tradition is a step up over the 2015 and offers more depth and richness. Rocking levels of black cherries, blackberries, mulberries, garrigue, pepper, and olive tapenade all give way to a medium to full-bodied 2016 that has a fleshy, flamboyant texture, sweet tannins, and obvious minerality on the finish. It’s a beautiful southern Rhône to drink over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2018-2026.”- Jeb Dunnuck 12/18
(89-91) pts – Wine Advocate
“Wine Advocate (89-91): “The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Tradition is much more flattering young than the 2015, offering hints of stone fruit and licorice to go along with black cherry flavors. It’s medium to full-bodied and supple, with a long, velvety finish. It should drink well on release and for another 5 years or more. Drink 2018-2023.”- Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Domaine le Clos des Lumieres CDR Tasting on Faith Middleton Food Schmooze
Faith Middleton sits down with Alex Province on her show Food Schmooze to taste Domaine le Clos des Lumieres Cotes de Rhone Rouge that’s “so delicious”. You’ll find it starting at 44:20!
Domaine Tour Campanets Rose 2018 Receives Bronze
Domaine Tour Campanets, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, Rose 2018- Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
“Honeyed berries, oatmeal and juicy berries supply definition to the creamy mouth-feel.” – Decanter
70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
certified organic
Eric Suremain’s “Striking Wine…Well Worth Seeking Out”- WA
Eric de Suremain Rully 1er Cru Pillot 2017
biodynamic white burgundy
93 points – Wine Advocate
“Produced from vines planted in 1920 in an east/southeast-facing premier cru, de Suremain’s finest white is the 2017 Rully 1er Cru Pillot L’intemporelle, a striking wine that offers up attractive aromas of confit citrus, crisp green orchard fruit and almond paste. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with racy acids and a promising sense of tension and structural reserve. It’s well worth seeking out. Drink 2020-2035.”- William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Gaillard’s “2018 Saint Joseph Blanc has that “it” factor'” – WA
Pierre Gaillard St. Joseph Blanc 2018 –
93 points – Wine Advocate
“The orange-scented, truffled, honey-laden 2018 Saint Joseph Blanc has that “it” factor. Full-bodied, rich and silky, it’s harmonious and exotic, with ample concentration and length. It should provide delicious drinking over the next few years, perhaps longer. Drink 2019 – 2023.”- Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Gaillard’s Crozes-Hermitage is “an ample, intensely fruity Syrah”- WE
Jeanne Gaillard, Crozes-Hermitage 2017
90 points – Wine Enthusiast
“Initial notes of earth and smoke on the nose dissipate with time and aeration revealing ripe, luscious black cherry and plum preserves. Medium-bodied but richly textured on the palate, it’s an ample, intensely fruity Syrah anchored by an elegant frame of granite and acidity. Ready now but should hold through 2025.”- Wine Enthusiast
90 points – Vinous
“Opaque bright-rimmed ruby. Smoke-tinged blueberry and cherry on the nose, along with hints of cracked pepper and olive. Round and fleshy but lively as well, offering gently sweet blue fruit and floral pastille flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. The smoky note recurs on the gently tannic finish, which hangs on with very good tenacity. Drink 2021-2026.”- Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Gaillard’s Crozes-Hermitage is “Round and fleshy but lively as well.”- Vinous
Pierre Gaillard Crozes-Hermitage 2017 –
90 points – Vinous
“Opaque bright-rimmed ruby. Smoke-tinged blueberry and cherry on the nose, along with hints of cracked pepper and olive. Round and fleshy but lively as well, offering gently sweet blue fruit and floral pastille flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. The smoky note recurs on the gently tannic finish, which hangs on with very good tenacity. Drink 2021-2026.”- Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Grabbed Gold and 95 Points- Pago de Los Abuelos Mencia
Pago de Los Abuelos, Viñas Centenarias Mencía 2018
95 points – Gold Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
“Spicy, peppery notes mingle with dark cherry and boysenberry fruit and subtle macerated herb tones. Very savoury palate showing red liquorice, stony minerality and a hint of dried rose character. Impeccable length.”- Decanter
Bierzo, Spain
100% Mencia
Henri Boillot 2017 Red Burgundies “Display Uncommon Depth and Intensity”
HENRI BOILLOT
2017 Red Burgundies
Henri Boillot’s 2019 Red Burgundy Collected Reviews
2019 Red Burgundies
Decanter, Wine Advocate, & Vinous Ratings
Henri Boillot’s 2019 White Burgundy Collected Reviews
2019 White Burgundies
Decanter, Wine Advocate, & Vinous Ratings
J. Laurens Blanquette de Limoux Receives High Decanter Rating
Domaine J Laurens, Le Moulin Brut NV Blanquette de Limoux
90 points – Decanter’s Global Blanc de Blanc Panel Tasting
“Bruised red apple notes underlying some delicate floral hints. Soft, grassy and approachable, leading to a strong finish. Shows lots of character.”- Decanter, August 2019
Jeanne Gaillard’s “smoky, herbal” Syrah
Gaillard, Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2017 – from the Northern Rhone
“The 2017 IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah Terres de Mandrin shows pleasant smoky, herbal aromas but also hints at green bean and olive. It’s medium-bodied, with cherries and green peppercorns vying on the supple, abbreviated finish.”- Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Jeanne Gaillard’s 2018 Syrah has a “fleshy, open-knit style, with good heft”
Gaillard, Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2018 – affordable Northern Rhone
“Opaque ruby. Ripe dark fruit, licorice and a hint of smokiness on the nose and in the mouth. In a fleshy, open-knit style, with good heft on the gently tannic finish, which leaves a cracked pepper note behind.”- Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Just In 90 pts WE – La Font de Notre Dame Gigondas 2018
La Font de Notre Dame, Gigondas le Mas 2018
90 points – Wine Enthusiast
“Peppercorns and wild-berry preserves introduce this easy-drinking, fruit-focused blend of Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%) and Mourvédre (10%). It’s full bodied and plush on the palate, with a juicy, thirst-quenching finish marked by a subtle salty spray. Best now–2025.”- Wine Enthusiast
Just Released Burghound Reviews – 2018 Henri Boillot Red Burgundies
2018 Red Burgundies
Collected Burghound Reviews
Kubler Riesling 2015 “The finish is long and slightly honeyed”- Vinous
91 pts – Vinous
“Vivid straw-green. Hints of diesel fuel, dried figs, peach and green apple. Then floral and fruity; a strong dusting of minerals and fresh citrus fruits add freshness. The finish is long and slightly honeyed. Drink 2019-2022.”- Ian D’Agata, Vinous
La Font de Notre Dame “Seductive and Mouthwatering” Lirac
La Font de Notre Dame, Lirac 2017 –
90 points – Wine Advocate
“The soft, supple 2017 Lirac boasts super ripe aromas of cherries, raspberries and apricots. A blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre fermented and matured in concrete, it’s medium to full-bodied, seductive and mouthwatering. Drink 2019-2025.”- Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Last Call – Pierre et Jerome Coursodon St Josephs
Pierre et Jerome Coursodon, St. Joseph Silice 2011
90 points – Vinous
“Opaque ruby. Dark berry preserves, licorice and cracked pepper on the highly perfumed nose and in the mouth. Sappy, penetrating and appealingly sweet, with slow-building tannins adding definition to the finish. Jerome told me that although this wine will be enjoyable soon after release, “it has more than enough fruit to let it age well.””- Josh Raynolds, Vinous
90 points – Wine Spectator
“A sanguine, racy style, with a core of red currant, damson plum and bitter cherry fruit, lined with singed mesquite and iron notes. A sanguine accent echoes throughout. 3,500 cases made.” — JM, Wine Spectator
Pierre et Jerome Coursodon, St. Joseph Olivaie 2011
91 points – Vinous
“Bright ruby. Fresh blackberry and floral scents are complemented by deeper-pitched notes of dark chocolate and licorice. Supple and open-knit, offering gently sweet black raspberry and cherry flavors that become spicier with aeration. Closes tangy and quite long, with sneaky tannins adding grip.”- Josh Raynolds, Vinous
91 points – Wine Spectator
“A nicely toasty style, offering dark anise and mocha notes, with ample fleshy blackberry and black currant fruit, energetic acidity and lively bay leaf and tobacco accents for range and balance. 680 cases made.” — JM, Wine Spectator
Les Chanteaux Named in Decanter’s “Best Chenin Blanc – 10 dry Loire Chenins worth seeking out”
Couly-Dutheil’s, Chinon, Les Chanteaux – “great alternatives under £20/$20”- Decanter
on the Couly-Dutheil, Les Chanteaux 2015
93 points – Decanter
“Enticing aromas of ripe pear, chalk and minerals. The flavours show the same confidence with a touch of ginger spice and honey in a supple, energetic, style with stony depth. An engaging wine full of charm and seductive balance.”- Decanter
The current vintage is 2018, which is available.
Mourchon CDR “Need a house red? This would be a great case purchase.”- JD
Domaine de Mourchon, Côtes du Rhône 2018-
“This estate consistently produces a great Cotes du Rhone, and they’ve done well in 2018. Revealing a ruby/purple hue as well as juicy notes of blackberries, peppery herbs, licorice, and spice, it’s medium-bodied, has good overall freshness, loads of upfront charm, and a great finish. Drink this undeniably delicious, textured, character-filled 2018 over the coming 3-4 years. Need a house red? This would be a great case purchase.” -Jebdunnuck.com
Mourchon Loubié Rosé 2020 Makes WS List of “8 Captivating Rhône Rosés Under $20”
Domaine de Mourchon Loubié Rosé 2020
“A very pure version, with a light stony edge to the elegant mix of white cherry and white peach flavors, backed by a subtle hint of jasmine at the very end. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now. 2,600 cases made, 1,900 cases imported.” – JM, Wine Spectator
now organic
Mourchon’s White CDR is “Fresh”- WS
Domaine de Mourchon, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, La Source 2017 – “Fresh, with a racy blanched almond edge around the mix of white peach, green fig and honeysuckle notes. Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.” — JM Wine Spectator
NEW 92-point Bodegas Proelio Rioja
Bodegas Proelio Rioja Reserva 2016 –
92 points – James Suckling
“Attractive, toasty-oak and red-plum and summer-berry aromas here with a very fresh, lithe and juicy feel that delivers a plush, fresh and long feel on the palate. The freshness here is impressive. Drink now.”- James Suckling
NEW 92-point Old Vine Spanish Garnacha
Bodegas Proelio, Rioja, Garnacha Viñedos Viejos 2017
92 points – James Suckling
“Very pretty, old-vine garnacha with dried strawberry, light vanilla and some floral undertones, such as roses. It’s medium-to full-bodied, layered and firm. Fresh finish. Drink now. “- James Suckling
NEW Bodegas Proelio Rioja – 91 JS
Bodegas Proelio Rioja Crianza 2016
91 points – James Suckling
“Pomegranate, dark cherries, dragon fruit and candied orange peel are interspersed among vanilla bean and clove character. Quite muscular on the palate, which has a lot of tannins that surround layers of dark cherries.”- James Suckling
Ninot’s Chaponniere 2016- “simple but charming black cherry”
Domaine Ninot, Rully, Chaponniere 2016 – from female winemaker Erell Ninot
90 pts. – Wine Enthusiast
“Still young, this wine is rich, although it hasn’t yet revealed its true ripe colors. It has the weight and concentration to age well, with prominent tannins and black cherry flavors. Drink from 2022.”- Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
“The 2016 Rully Chaponière Rouge has a fragrant black cherry nose, quite floral with hints of violet. There is a fine line of acidity here with a pure, simple but charming black cherry and bilberry finish.”- Neal Martin, Vinous
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Pago de los Aubelos Godello Awarded 90 points – WE
Pago de los Abuelos, Bierzo, Vinas Centenarias Godello 2018
90 points – Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas of melon and apple lead to a plump, fleshy feel in this rich Godello. Creamy pear chimes in on the palate alongside schist and honey. “- Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast
Philippe Leclerc Delivers “A Classic Gevrey”- Burghound
Philippe Leclerc, Gevrey Chambertin, en Champs 2016
“Outstanding” (89-91) points – Burghound
“Here there is no reductive funk and instead a nose that reflects notes of plum, earth, the sauvage and a hint of wood. There is both better minerality and a finer mouthfeel to the sleek and beautifully well-detailed flavors that deliver excellent length on the balanced bitter cherry pit-inflected finish. A classic Gevrey.”- Allen Meadows, Burghound
Philippe Leclerc’s “Classic Gevrey” is “Outstanding”- Burghound
Philippe Leclerc, Gevrey Chambertin, en Champs 2016
(89-91) “Outstanding” – Burghound
“Here there is no reductive funk and instead a nose that reflects notes of plum, earth, the sauvage and a hint of wood. There is both better minerality and a finer mouthfeel to the sleek and beautifully well-detailed flavors that deliver excellent length on the balanced bitter cherry pit-inflected finish. A classic Gevrey.”- Allen Meadows, Burghound
Sauternes with “spice, generous apricot and wildflower-honey flavors”- WE
Château Simon Sauternes 2015 – legendary sweet wine of Bordeaux
91 pts. – Wine Enthusiast
“Already developing well, this rich wine is balanced by acidity. It offers spice, generous apricot and wildflower-honey flavors and a core of botrytis. This wine from Anne-Laure Dufour is still young and will develop further. Drink from 2021.”- Wine Enthusiast
Silver -DWWA 2020 for Domaine Tour Campanets Rosé
Domaine Tour Campanets Rosé 2019
90 points – Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
“Elegant with layers of orange blossom and red berry on the nose, orange citrus and dark cherry on the palate.” – Decanter
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Testut Chablis VV 2018 Takes SWA Gold Medal 2020
Domaine Testut Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2018 Receives Gold Medal – Sommelier Wine Awards 2020
“The perfect Chablis – creamy with a hint of lemon and crushed oyster shell notes, joined by some green apple and a long, steely finish. A myriad of wonderful flavours, and a perfect match with Thai crab cake.”- Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London
“This is all I expect from Chablis, with a blend of tropical and citrus fruits, joined by a touch a cream.”- Gary Newborough, The Aristologist
Vigneau-Chevreau Featured in Decanter’s “Best Chenin Blanc – 10 dry Loire Chenins worth seeking out”
Vigneau-Chevreau, Vouvray, Cuvée Silex 2018
“great alternatives under £20”- Decanter
#10 Jane Anson’s “Top Fine Wines 2019”
95 points – Decanter
“A brilliant value Chenin that delivers the moreish combination of steely acidity with sweet peaches and pear creaminess. There is a touch of residual sugar in this – no more than 9g/l – but it is only discernible through the weight of fruit, never through sweetness. The vines are all aged between 30 and 40 years old, from a certified organic vineyard (farmed biodynamically). Drunk over a family lunch with heaped plates of langoustines and prawns, topped of with baguette and salty butter. Heaven, from an estate that I don’t know well but was made hugely happy by. Drinking Window 2019 – 2023.”- Jane Anson, Decanter
WA- “A Pretty Bouquet (Chiroubles)…with a Delicate Core of Fruit”
Domaine Cheysson, Beaujolais Cru Chiroubles, Clos les Farges 2018
“Opening in the glass with a pretty bouquet of raspberries, cherries, licorice and spices, the 2018 Chiroubles from Domaine Cheysson is medium to full-bodied, with a delicate core of fruit and chewy structuring tannins. Drink 2019-2022.”- William Kelley, Wine Advocate