The 2023 Chardonnay Catena was primarily sourced from the Uco Valley. Aged for up to 12 months in French oak barrels, this yellowhued wine reveals aromas of hazelnut, pear and herbs, with a subtle oral note. Indulgent and broad yet refreshing, the oak i...
I was even more impressed by the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée than the 2019. Boasting crazily complex floral scents, garrigue, raspberries and cherries, this is one incredibly perfumed example of Pegau. Medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant and...
Patrick Jasmin is one of the superstar farmers along the infamous terraces of Côte-Rôtie in the Northern Rhône. The 'La Giroflarie' Côte-Rôtie 2020 enchants with an aromatic nose of dark fruits, violets, and a hint of spice. The palate enjoys a bold and r...
The 2016 Latour Martillac is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with warm plums, kirsch and redcurrant jelly on the nose with touches of bay leaves, iron ore and black soil. Medium-bodied with a well-sustained mid-palate of muscular fruit, it has a fir...