This is an exceptional value for a rare and highly regarded Burgundy. The renown 1er Cru vineyard ‘Les Veleys’ is situated on a steeply sloping, southeast facing vineyard with extremely low yields due to the old vines - the oldest section planted in 1947....
The 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Rose petal, spice, sage, mint and lavender build nicely, lifted by a healthy dollop of whole clusters that add aromatic presence. This mid-weight, fragrant Dolcet...
Rich, vibrant, creamy and expressive, this well-balanced, luscious Chardonnay is classically Californian
Monopole. Cask sample. Bright raspberry red. Really quite rich and flattering for a Chalonnaise red. Slightly rasping tannins and a little pinched on the end but certainly trying hard.
This too is beautifully expressive and perfumed with its airy and cool yet entirely ripe nose that is comprised of subtle wood surrounding the very pinot-like notes of red raspberry and cherry along with a hint of forest floor character. The mouthfeel is...