France

Dark red. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, coffee, iron and smoke, with lovely lift. Sweet and silky, with nicely integrated acidity for 2003. Iron and spice notes from the soil. Finishes with dusty, firm tannins and very good length. A terrific showing. Learn More

The more limited cuvee, the 2007 Gigondas Terrasses des Dentelles, exhibits super precision, a terrific minerality that comes through the lavish amounts of black raspberry, blueberry, and spring flower characteristics, superb ripeness, a saturated ruby/purple color, full-bodied power, and admirable elegance, purity, and acidity. Consume it over the next 10-15 years. 91-93 Wine Avocate Learn More

This beautiful vintage impresses with its elegant palate with ripe tannins, aromas of flowers and spices relayed by slight toasted notes. Learn More

All the growing conditions were in place for a great vintage in 2009. After optimal growing conditions, the harvest was magnificent with each plot able to reach optimal ripeness. With this vingage you will find amazing freshness, fruit, as well as unctuous, silky tannins. We can look forward to a truly outstanding vintage. Learn More

Johann Michel inherited a tiny vineyard in Cornas from his grandfather in 1997, and made wine for the first time in his life that year. This small appellation, located in the Northern Rhone, is known for stylish, elegant syrah that generally shows more restraint than the opulent wines from the South, like those of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Learn More

100% Pinot Noir. This wine is an intense concentration of fruit evoking mature aromas. Serve with red meats, game, or cheese. Learn More

The 5.6-acre Domaine Jacques Prieur parcel of 1er Cru Champ-Pimont sits on the slope overlooking the town of Beaune just west of the village. The vineyard faces due east and produces both red and white wines of superior quality. The soils range from clay based in the lower slopes to mineral rich (iron) gravel soils further up the the slope. Learn More

There is nothing civil about this 2008 Chateau Bellevue. Something noble, earlier. Something distinguished, with all the proper ripeness, with woodland and mushroom in the aroma, with a touch of coffee. This is a happy example of how delicious Bordeaux can be a rich flavor in dark draperies, well in big glasses with sirloin steak and lamb. Learn More

100% Pinot Noir. Vinified, aged, and bottled by Domaine Alain Burguet

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A deep bouquet of dark fruit and licorice. The palate is full-bodied and already expressive, but then becomes tighter, expressing power and exuberance. The youth of this Lafite does not hide its energy, but the distinctive elegance and complexity are already there. Learn More

Fine, concentrated color. Solid and dense on the palate, presenting good structure and well-defined tannins. A long, lingering palate with notes of violets on the finish. The 2010 is an elegant wine with excellent balance. Learn More

A superb Mouton, the 2005 is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and a dollop of Cabernet Franc. Under the new administrator, Philippe Dalhuin, the strictest selection of any recent vintage was instituted (64% of the production was used), and the 2005's 13.5% natural alcohol is one of the highest ever achieved at this estate. Learn More

The wine has a very deep, almost black color. The stylish and complex nose displays aromas of bilberry, blackcurrant and blond tobacco that mingle with subtle cedarwood and spice notes. The same refinement and density are to be found on the palate with patrician, well-rounded tannins, revealing remarkable structure and balance right through to the long and opulent finish. Learn More

In 2009, mother nature surpassed herself. She allowed the greatest terroirs, whatever their grape variety, to bring their fruit to exceptional ripeness, providing a wine of wonderful concentration, finesse, balance and freshness. The Cabernet has no equivalent other than 2005, but it is more tender. The only two batches of Merlot that were kept have no equivalent at all. As for the Cabernet Franc and the Petit Verdot, they performed at their highest levels. Learn More

Voluptuous and subtle hints of old rose, cherry and raspberry aromas. Round attack, firm tannins and very fine liquorice that release aromas of black cherry, toast and cocoa bean. With time very balanced flavors will harmonize, we will be on the fruit and schistose and roasted notes, which give the cornas a nice complexity on the palate. Learn More