The NV Brut Le Mesnil is a terrific Champagne, offering lots of juicy citrus and stone fruits as well as more apple and brioche characteristics with time in the glass. Possessing a medium-bodied, fresh, lively style, with a distinct minerality on the pala...
I also loved the 2019 Gigondas, another gem of a wine from this estate that flies too far under the radar. Provencal garrigue, lavender, pepper, and sweet red and black fruits all make an appearance on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has plenty ...
Tasted from tank, Darnaud's 2018 Crozes Hermitage Mis en Bouche looks ridiculously good for an entry-level cuvee. Cracked pepper, black cherries and black olives all swirl about on the nose and palate of this medium to full-bodied wine. It's silky-texture...
Aromas of sweet berries, peonies, spices and sassafras introduce the 2019 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavieres, a medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping wine that's broad and velvety, with melting tannins and an ample core of succulent fruit.
Smoky black fruits, black olive, licorice, and iron notes all define the aromatics (which are almost Cornas-like) of the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage La Cuvée Nicolas. It's medium to full-bodied and has a focused, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and beautiful l...
The tannic, full-bodied 2018 Hermitage Les Dionnieres boasts ebullient aromas of blueberries and boysenberries, leavened by hints of peppery herbs, black tea and star anise. Expansive on the palate but structured and dusty, with a lingering finish of salt...