A fabulous effort, this sleeper of the vintage may turn out to be the finest Troplong-Mondot since the 1990. The black/purple-colored 1998 exhibits floral, blueberry, blackberry, licorice, vanillin, and truffle-like aromas (or is it charcoal/graphite?). D...
The 2015 Bien Bien Chardonnay delivers opulent brioche, cashews and ginger notes over a core of ripe apricots and spiced pears. Medium-bodied, with wonderful tension and beautiful poise, the youthful stunner offers satisfying intensity and depth with a lo...
Previously unreviewed by The Wine Advocate, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence is 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourv?dre and the balance a mix of other authorized varieties. After approximately four years in foudre, it shows intense scents of leath...
The 2018 Givry 1er Cru Clos Du Cellier Aux Moines bursts with notes of spicy cherries and blackberries, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that's broader, more concentrated and more powerful than the supple Servoisine, with a lavish core of dark, ...