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Champagne Ayala 110272
La Perle 2013
Champagne, France
November 03, 2023
A treasure in the portfolio, Perle d'Ayala is produced only in exceptional years, according to practices that have remained faithful to the Champagne tradition. Composed of a majority of Chardonnay, this wine captures the essence of the Champagne terroir, in the purest respect of the style of the House.
Champagne Ayala La Perle 2013 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -September 29, 2023 Text to follow in Dec 2023 Issue
Dog Point Vineyard 110247
Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Marlborough
November 02, 2023
Section 94 is widely regarded as the most distinctive and greatest Sauvignon Blanc being made in New Zealand today. James Healy and Ivan Sutherland were among the first to begin fermenting their Sauvignon in barrel with wild yeasts, a technique that along with the old vines they use, leads to a full-bodied wine that is less fruit-forward, more exotic, and has immense textural complexity. Section 94 was planted in 1992, designed for low yields and manual harvests on free draining slity clay loams.
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2020 (94 JS)
James Suckling -November 02, 2023 "This is a beautiful and complex wine with sliced apples, lemons, bread dough and salted pie crust. Some grass. Always subtle and complex yet shows intensity. Lovely acid balance and…
Château de Nalys 110241
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
November 02, 2023
The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020
Wine Spectator -November 27, 2023 "A polished, stylish version, with oak spice and toasty cedar encasing fruitcake, warm fig and red currant. Incredibly concentrated, this glides through with suave tannins and a silky feel on…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020 (92 VM)
Vinous -October 26, 2023 "A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, the pale ruby-colored 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin spent 18 months in a combination of new and old oak barriques, concrete…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -October 05, 2023 "A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Grand Vin was matured in a mix of new barrels (15%), older barrels (20%), large…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020 (94 JS)
James Suckling -April 28, 2023 “A beautifully balanced Châteauneuf with an impressive freshness for this ripe vintage. The floral aromas accentuate the impression of lightness and the silky mouthfeel, which the super-fine tannins create, completes…
Château de Nalys 110232
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
November 02, 2023
Translated as "holy stones", a play on the soils and history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the second red wine to Château de Nalys is an altogether different animal. Differing varietal and plot selections, fermentation, and aging result in a wine that is rich and ample, yet offers immense direct and approachable pleasure; a wine of red fruits, supple structure and brightness.
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -November 02, 2023 "With just 20% aged in demi-muids (the rest was in foudre or tank), the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres is only slightly toasty and cedary, with most of the…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -November 02, 2023 "Alluring, with a svelte mix of cherry coulis, red licorice and mulling spices that are nicely rendered and textured on the palate. Gilded with apple wood smoke and grilled herbs…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 (93VM)
Vinous -October 26, 2023 "Matured for 18 months in a combination of foudre, demi-muids and concrete tanks, [...]. It displays fragrant aromas of rose water, blood orange, raspberry, licorice, dried herbs and a refreshingly…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saintes Pierres de Nalys 2020 (93 JS)
James Suckling -April 28, 2023 “Ripe and generous with plenty of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit. The crisp tannins and acidity lift the widescreen palate very neatly. Long, clean finish. A cuvee of 70% grenache,…
Dog Point Vineyard 110028
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough
October 10, 2023
Dog Point's Sauvignon Blanc has become the icon in its category, a stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc that pulsates with energy, expressiveness and complexity that push the boundaries of what you may expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (93 VM)
Vinous -April 23, 2024 "Concentrated, pure fruit flavors. It's light in body but dense in concentration thanks to low yields, displaying both focus and punch. It's almost silvery in color and restrained, thanks to…
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (92 JS)
Wine Spectator -November 02, 2023 "Clean and crisp with grapefruit, green melon and lemon character. Hints of stones. Medium body. Lovely acidity and a delicious finish. Some phenolic tension here. From organically grown grapes." -J.S…
Ponzi Vineyards 109708
Laurelwood Pinot Noir Reserve 2019
Willamette Valley
September 22, 2023
Ponzi’s Pinot Noir Reserve is made exclusively from estate fruit, including some of Oregon’s oldest vines. For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. Over time, the vines have evolved, with red fruit in their youth giving way to dark berry and brambly spice. The Reserve’s layered complexity make it one of the finest examples of site-expressive Pinot Noir in North America. As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.”
Oregon Pinot Noir: Staying True to the Pinot Ideal
-April 25, 2025 The World of Fine Wine published its spring issue, including an Oregon Pinot Noir report with rave reviews for Ponzi Vineyards! Most notably, the 2021 Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir…
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -December 06, 2023 "Blackberry, dried strawberry and spice. Some flint and asphalt and even graphite. Full-bodied and layered with dark fruit and a fine and firm tannin structure that goes very long." - J.S.…
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2019 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -November 03, 2023 "Grace meets structure with this Pinot, which offers blueberry and raspberry flavors that show accents of bramble and savory spices, building richness and tension toward refined tannins." - T.F. 11/23
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2019 (95 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -September 21, 2023 "Coming from deeper basalt soils, brilliant aromas emerge from the 2019 Pinot Noir Reserve, which offers up notes of red cherry liqueur, crushed roses, and well-balanced oak spices. Medium to…
Domaine Chanson 109655
Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru 2021
Beaune 1er Cru
September 19, 2023
Clos des Mouches is one of Beaune's most celebrated Premier Cru climats, and Domaine Chanson is among its most significant owners, with 4.3 hectares across the site. The name itself is a point of intrigue: "mouches" refers not to flies but to bees, a nod to the hives once kept here by the monks who first cultivated the land. The Blanc occupies 2.2 hectares on the upper part of the hill, where the east-facing slope catches the morning sun and the limestone subsoil covered with sand drives a wine of real precision and freshness.
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos de Mouches Blanc 2021 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -September 13, 2023 "A rich, viscous white marked by lemon candy and ripe peach flavors. Well-defined, courtesy of vivid acidity, with a long finish, revealing an aftertaste of butterscotch and stony minerality."- B.S…
Domaine Chanson 109637
Savigny-Dominode 1er Cru Domaine 2021
Savigny-Les-Beaune, Burgundy
September 19, 2023
Domaine Chanson Savigny-Dominode 1er Cru 2021
James Suckling -July 06, 2023 "Very typical floral and red fruit charm for this appellation that's neatly underlined by the touch of toasty oak. Elegant mid-weight wine with good concentration and structure for the difficult…
Domaine Chanson 109636
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Marconnets Domaine 2021
Beaune, Burgundy
September 19, 2023
"Les Marconnets" are located in the Northern hint of the Appelation Beaune 1er Cru. The name of this vineyard referred to the german tribe "Marcomans". Chanson owns 4 ha, i.e, 40% of the vineyard.
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Marconnets 1er Cru 2021 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -November 20, 2023 "High-toned aromas of fresh red cherries, crushed overripe strawberries and pomegranates are tossed in a bowl of rosehip, thyme and moss. The generous palate is balanced amongst underripe black cherries,…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Marconnets 1er Cru 2021 (93 JS)
James Suckling -July 06, 2023 "Deep nose of black cherry and blackcurrant pastilles with lots of licorice and smoke. Generous body and concentration for this difficult vintage, the fruit wrapping nicely around the quite bold…
Domaine Chanson 109633
Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses Domaine 2021
Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy
September 18, 2023
Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses 2021 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -February 09, 2024 Spring 2024 Issue
Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses 2021 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 06, 2023 "The attractive nose of black raspberries and sour cherries pulls you into this Pernand-Vergelesses that manages to be light-footed, concentrated and elegant all at once. And the structure is impressive…
Domaine Chanson
Domaine Chanson Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022
Bourgogne
September 18, 2023 - A great introduction to Domaine Chanson, this Bourgogne Chardonnay comes from vineyards in Auxerrois, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais, with limestone and clay soils. It spends 14 months aging, allowing it to develop its full expression. Pale gold in color, it offers intense aromas of citrus fruit, green almond, and an underlying minerality. On the palate, it is well-balanced, with pure fruit flavors and a racy acidity. The structure is clean and dynamic, and the finish is refreshingly crisp. Perfect with charcuterie, pâté, and goat cheese.
Wine Enthusiast -November 01, 2025 "Ripe and round aromas of red apple, white tea, and wet river rock lead the nose of this wine. The palate is textured and balanced, with racy acidity cutting through…
E. Guigal 109293
Crozes-Hermitage 2020
Crozes-Hermitage
August 21, 2023
Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. The reds, which are the majority of production, have wonderful warm flavors of red and black fruit, and typical Syrah pepper, spice and savory notes.
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2020 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -September 22, 2023 "A generous, alluring red, with red currant and cassis amped up withA generous, alluring red, with red currant and cassis amped up with sweet spices, tarragon and singed cedar. Reveals…
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2020
James Suckling -May 25, 2023 "An extremely typical example of this appellation with stacks of fresh blackberry fruit, plus delicate notes of smoke and pepper. Zesty interplay of bright fruit and crisp tannins on the…
E. Guigal 109291
Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2022
Côtes du Rhône
August 21, 2023
Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Blanc both sets and steps outside the standard for the appellation and showcases one of the great secrets of the Guigal family: their specialization in the great white Rhône varieties. While only 8% of the Rhône's production is white, a full 25% of Guigal’s production is white and they are today the single largest producer of whites in the Rhône Valley.
