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2017 was a very challenging year, as most of their vineyards in San Vicente de la Sonsierra in Rioja were affected by frost, unlike others in nearby Laguardia. Not only was it frost, but they also had hail later on in the season. Quantities suffered—they told me they lost 70% of the crop in Rioja that year—but they were happy about the quality of the 2017 Macán, being very careful with the fermentation and separating the press wine by quality.

Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2018 is an exceptional red wine from the renowned Rhône Valley in France. Crafted primarily from Grenache grapes, sourced from old vines, this wine exemplifies the depth and complexity of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.

Taste:
The taste of wine, rounded and harmonious, balanced and expressive, with a pleasant acidity. The finish is long, with fruit and hints of mineral nuances.

The 2018 Sancerre Blanc Les Romains offers lovely textural depth and fine balance. Lemon confit, marzipan, spice and floral notes add that extra bit of pliancy and resonance that gives the wine its soft curves and open-knit personality. Best of all, the 2018 will drink well right out of the gate.

ALEA FINA Cabernet Sauvignon embraces the beautiful tension that defines winemaking of the highest order: The thrilling unpredictability of nature. The meticulous dedication of the winegrower. The wisdom of the vintner’s guiding hand.

Composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc coming mainly from clay soils on the plateau and aged for one year in oak, 65% new, the 2015 Clos du Clocher springs forth with profound notes of crushed blackberries, black cherries and blueberry compote plus touches of iron ore, bouquet garni, beef drippings and black soil.

Pierre Boillot is a master of terroir-driven red Burgundy. With old vines, a focus on the vineyards and minimal manipulation in the cellar, his wines express the purity and elegance we all seek out in Burgundian Pinot Noir.

It is classy, classic Puligny—fine, linear, and precise, with a zesty, almost saline edge.

The Montecillo Vineyard is one of the oldest plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma County. This old, healthy, dry-farmed site is one of the most spectacular Cabernet plantings that we have seen anywhere in the world.

A wine that captures the pure fruit essence of the Mount Eden vineyard. It is elegant, balanced, and complex.

With a pale yellow color, our Meursault 1er Cru "Château de Blagny" 2017 reveals an intense bouquet of exotic fruits and peach. The mouth is rich and attractive offering fleshy fruit flavors.

This Meursault is pale yellow in color with green highlights and a subtle and fresh nose of citrus fruits and vanilla, with some oak adding a certain complexity. It is still quite tight on the back-palate.

The cellar in which Eric Jeanneteau raises his single wine, a beautiful red Saint-Émilion grand cru, is an unadorned building on the family estate in Saint-Étienne de Lisse. Jeanneteau varies his vinification quite a bit depending on each vintage’s conditions, and the results can be fascinating, even startling, like hearing the same symphony interpreted by different conductors. His 2015 is supple, vibrant, and alive. The cellar may be plain, but there’s a true chef d’orchestre inside.