Lucien Le Moine 5660

Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embrazées 2016

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Embrazées"

October 23, 2018
This vineyard lies on this Santenay end of the road that leads down from Chassagne to Santenay, widely considered the best area for white Chassagne. The wines here are racier and have more depth than most other white Chassagne.

94

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Aromas of pear, green apple, menthol, mint leaf and rosemary, complicated by warm southern herbs. Very rich, even opulent wine with noteworthy sucrosité and lowish acidity. This very tactile, smooth…

Lucien Le Moine 5657

Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “La Romanée” 2016

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “La Romanée”

October 23, 2018
Mounir says that Chassagne-Montrachet “La Romanée” is, to make an analogy, the most “Puligny” wine from Chassagne. It has a lot of silkiness and sweetness, and low acidity compared to other Chassagnes; it is a very clean wine, with a particular crème brûlée character that gives way to sweet fruit.

95

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Bright yellow. Aromas of spices, coconut and crème brûlée au citron put me in mind of a mini-Chevalier-Montrachet. At once creamy and zesty on the palate, delivering a subtle earthy…

Lucien Le Moine 5654

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot” 2016

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot”

October 23, 2018
This vineyard lies on this Santenay end of the road that leads down from Chassagne to Santenay, widely considered the best area for white Chassagne. The wines here are racier and have more depth than most other white Chassagne.

93

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Bright, light yellow. Ripe yet wonderfully detailed scents of lichee, bitter nuts and volcanic rock. A rather powerful, masculine style with a chewy texture, excellent breadth and strong underlying structure.…

Lucien Le Moine 5648

Lucien Le Moine Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru 2016

Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru

October 23, 2018
Sometimes this cru forms part of Lucien Le Moine’s Corton Blanc, other times it is bottled separately. A cru that is not often seen, and is a red cru above all. It has an exotic spicy side to the aromas and flavors, and a broad body that maintains its precision.

94

Wine Advocate -March 05, 2020 “The 2016 Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolières Blanc is showing brilliantly from bottle, wafting from the glass with a deep and complex bouquet of crisp green pear, fresh peach,…

93

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Ginger-spiced apple and wet rock on the nose; one feels the cool quality of the mother rock as well as a sunny element. Very fresh and penetrating but harmonious from…

Lucien Le Moine 5647

Lucien Le Moine Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

October 23, 2018
The commune of Aloxe-Corton, has the unusual distinction of having over half its area covered in grand cru vineyards. These occupy 298 acres divided among 19 climats which take the Corton grand cru appellation for red wines; five among these, totalling 120 acres, take the Corton-Charlemagne grand cru appellation for white wines as well as the Corton grand cru appellation for red wines.

95

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Green-tinged yellow. Very ripe aromas of apple, orange peel soaked in sugar, and spices, enlivened by white pepper and a positive vegetal nuance (“one smells the humidity of the west…

Lucien Le Moine 5642

Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016

Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

October 23, 2018
The soils in Criots are a combination of marl, clay and chalk. In fact, the word “Criots” means chalk in French. The south-east facing slope lies at an altitude of around 780 feet - slighly lower than neighboring Chevalier-Montrachet and Le Montrachet, so the slopes tend to have a higher proportion of clay. Mounir describes this wine as “a bridge between the body of Bâtard and the class of Montrachet.

94

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Musky, sulfidey aromas of peaty Islay Scotch and smoky minerality. Fat, large-scaled, pliant and mouthfilling, with the peaty quality carrying through on the palate. As big as this wine is,…

Lucien Le Moine 5633

Lucien Le Moine Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016

Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

October 22, 2018
Bâtard-Montrachet borders Montrachet on the west, and is typically a fatter, more open and more exotic wine than Chevalier-Montrachet, with less grip and a more flowery, honeyed richness.

96

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Extremely reduced on the nose, which Saouma takes as a positive sign for this cuvée. Wild, rocky and powerful, with very sweet (actually three grams per liter) flavors of pear…

Lucien Le Moine 5630

Lucien Le Moine Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

October 22, 2018
The gentleman, as Mounir calls Chevalier-Montrachet, a wine that always shows lovely definition and everything in place; classic grace.

98

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Bright lemon-yellow. Bright, pure, reticent aromas of citrus zest, flowers and crushed rock. Pristine and penetrating on the palate, with a sexy touch of sweetness countered by pungent minerality. Conveys…

Lucien Le Moine 5628

Montrachet Grand Cru 2016

Montrachet Grand Cru

October 22, 2018

98

Vinous -October 31, 2018 “Bright yellow. Very shy aromas of pear, crushed rock and iodine; conveys an almost 2015-like ripeness without any loss of its Montrachet character. This brooding, thick, sappy wine began a…

Château de Nalys 5079

Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2017

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

October 01, 2018
The second white wine to the Château de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc has a character all its own, with a strongly different varietal and plot composition, and like its red Saintes Pierres counterpart, a fermentation, and aging geared towards emphasizing freshness. The hallmark seamlessness of Guigal's white wines is especially evident in this wine, which is unlike any Châteauneuf white we have experienced in its grace and lift.

91

James Suckling -October 30, 2019 "A grassy and fresh white with roughly 50% clairette, this has lemons and some lightly grassy nuances with a smooth palate that has melon-pastry flavors and smooth texture."

92

Jeb Dunnuck -May 17, 2019 "Starting with the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saintes Pierres de Nalys Blanc, which is the younger vine cuvée of the estate and is based largely on Clairette, this beauty offers clean, crisp…

91

Wine Advocate -October 31, 2018 “A blend of 36% Clairette, 29% Bourboulenc, 25% Grenache Blanc, 7% Roussanne and 3% Picardan, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres Blanc reflects the first vintage since the Guigal…

17

Jancis Robinson -October 01, 2018 "Waxy and more aromatic than most, with something of the peachiness of Condrieu, it seems. Superbly fleshy with soft acid and full body. A touch of nutty character on the…

Château de Nalys 5074

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

October 01, 2018
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the palate the presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality joining the notes above.

92

James Suckling -October 30, 2019 “This leads with roussanne (50%) and has a fresh and vibrant core of ripe-peach and lemon aromas. The palate is fresh, creamy and balanced with some quite crisp structure and…

93

Wine Advocate -October 31, 2018 “A solid first effort from the new ownership, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Grand Vin Blanc is a blend of 43% Roussanne, 33% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc and…

17.5

Jancis Robinson -October 01, 2018 "Creamier and more sweetly spiced than their Saintes Pierres, with plush, lush texture and great fragrance. Lavish oak, but it's not ostentatious. The orchard fruit of the Roussanne comes through…

Château de Nalys 5049

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2016

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

October 01, 2018
The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châfteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.

93

James Suckling -October 30, 2019 "Very rich, multilayered Châteauneuf with ripe red-plum and dark-berry aromas. The palate has such intense and fresh, juicy-fruit drive. Long and focused finish."

93

Wine Spectator -February 20, 2019 "This is a fleshy and dense offering, with layers of warm cassis, plum sauce and cherry preserve flavors seamlessly entwined, while warm fruitcake and melted red licorice notes fill in…

95

Wine Advocate -October 31, 2018 “Destined to become Nalys’s new flagship (unless the white version steals the show), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Grand Vin is a blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre,…

17.5

Jancis Robinson -August 07, 2018 "Superb red fruit, really showcasing the purity of Grenache. Clay-textured tannins. Great perfume, with a scent a bit like fennel. There’s a real broad scope of flavour here, although it…

Villa Gemma 5005

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2012

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

September 25, 2018
Started in Gianni Masciarelli's grandfather's basement, Villa Gemma is the wine that announced Abruzzo to the world, showcasing what the region and grapes of Abruzzo could produce. Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is the only Italian wine with 14 consecutive Tre Bicchieri awards and, more importantly, was the wine that established Abruzzo as capable of making truly distinct, extraordinary wines. Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is a powerfully - almost undeniably - intense wine of character and complexity, with deep fruit and earthy, spicy secondary characteristics that could only come from the Montepulciano grape in Abruzzo

93

Wine Enthusiast -October 30, 2018 "A heady dose of fresh dill and cigar box rides over a dense core of cherry and spicy blackberry in this flagship wine from Masciarelli. It's big and bold on…

Tenuta Luce 4943

Lucente 2016

Toscana IGT

September 21, 2018
Lucente is the second wine of Luce, a wine with contemporary style, immediate and great pleasure, and like its elder sibling, an authentic interpretation of Montalcino and the Luce estate.

91

Wine Advocate -July 19, 2019 "The 2016 Lucente is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot and represents the estate's second wine. This is an attractive and accessible mid-weight wine to pair with grilled meats or…

90

Wine Enthusiast -April 09, 2019 "This blend of Merlot and Sangiovese opens with aromas of dark-skinned berry, violet, mocha and Mediterranean brush. The savory palate offers juicy Marasca cherry, star anise and a hint of…

90

Wine Spectator -February 07, 2019 “Light-bodied and elegant yet intense, displaying cherry, black currant, violet, graphite and spice aromas and flavors. Firm and fresh on the long finish.”

92

James Suckling -September 21, 2018 "Ripeness and intensity here with dark berries, dark chocolate, walnuts and sage on the nose, following through to a full body, round and chewy tannins and a ripe-fruit finish.”

Champagne Ayala 4076

Perle d’Ayala 2002

Champagne, France

August 21, 2018
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.

95

Wine & Spirits -October 05, 2018 “Where else but in Champagne can you buy a 12-year-old wine with this freshness of fruit, immediately brisk with scents of lemon and orange, generously layering in flavors of golden…

Champagne Ayala 4074

Blanc de Blancs 2008

Champagne, France

August 21, 2018
Ayala’s Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay, produced in small quantities in exceptional years only, fully expresses the superb caliber of great Chardonnay from the best crus of the Côte des Blancs. After 6 years of aging in Ayala’s cellars, remarkable minerality and low dosage make this an outstanding wine.

92

Wine Spectator -October 05, 2018 “Rich and ripe flavors of glazed apricot and spiced plum are layered with pastry dough, graphite and spice notes in this balanced version, with a lively bead. Accessible, presenting juicy…

Champagne Bollinger 4069

La Grande Année Rosé 2005

Champagne, France

August 21, 2018
Lily Bollinger agreed to a Bollinger rosé under one condition, it had to be extraordinary, and that is how La Grande Année Rosé was born. A blend like no other, the wine is as an extension to the House's prestige cuvée, La Grande Année, as is the subtle marriage between this great vintage Champagne and the addition of red wine from a unique plot, the legendary Côte aux Enfants.

93

James Suckling -April 11, 2019 “A good rest on lees in the cellar through to May 2015 has seen this salmon-colored rosé develop a wealth of dried porcini mushroom aromas that really make a savory…

Champagne Bollinger 4057

La Grande Année 2005

Champagne, France

August 21, 2017
Bollinger's prestige cuvée is the vintage-dated La Grande Année, made of roughly two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay. It is produced only when the harvest reaches a perfect balance. This wine ferments entirely in oak barrels, and undergoes its second fermentation under cork instead of crown capsule. It’s filled with aromas of honey, gingerbread and cinnamon, and offers a core of pastry and candied orange flavors on the palate.

94

Wine Spectator -September 04, 2018 “A powerful, structured and graceful 2005, showing deft integration of the rich, chalky underpinning, firm acidity and expansive flavors of crushed black currant, spring blossom, toasted almond, crystallized honey and…

Sandrone 3765

Dolcetto d’Alba 2017

Dolcetto d'Alba

August 14, 2018
Sandrone's Dolcetto d’Alba is produced using Dolcetto grapes from 11 different vineyards, all within the Barolo DOCG. Sandrone’s Dolcetto sees no time in wood and is a remarkably robust and complex example of the variety.

91

James Suckling -November 11, 2019 "Nice blueberry and black olive character on the nose and palate. Medium body, fruity finish."

90

Wine Spectator -February 07, 2019 "An intense nose of black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate notes marks this dense, concentrated red, which is well-structured but covered in fleshy fruit until the long finish. Drink now through…

Sandrone 3752

Barbera d’Alba 2016

Barbera d'Alba

August 13, 2018

91

Wine Spectator -January 14, 2019 “A polished, plush, ripe style of Barbera, with spicy overtones to the core of plum and blackberry fruit. Firm and balanced, though this could use a few months to integrate…

Reviews

Wine

Producer

Vintage

Score

Retail Price

Grapes

Type

Country

Lucien Le Moine 5660

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Embrazées"

Lucien Le Moine 5657

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “La Romanée”

Lucien Le Moine 5654

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot”

Lucien Le Moine 5648

Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru

Lucien Le Moine 5647

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

Lucien Le Moine 5642

Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Lucien Le Moine 5633

Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Lucien Le Moine 5630

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

Lucien Le Moine 5628

Montrachet Grand Cru

Château de Nalys 5079

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Château de Nalys 5074

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Château de Nalys 5049

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Villa Gemma 5005

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Tenuta Luce 4943

Toscana IGT

Champagne Ayala 4076

Champagne, France

Champagne Ayala 4074

Champagne, France

Champagne Bollinger 4069

Champagne, France

Champagne Bollinger 4057

Champagne, France

Sandrone 3765

Dolcetto d'Alba

Sandrone 3752

Barbera d'Alba