In Burgundy’s Janus-like 2017 vintage, this wine has the requisite substance, structure and balance for the long haul. This was the first year the domaine was almost fully biodynamic, and that perhaps explains the wine’s brilliance. Immediately expressive, this grabs your attention. Aromas leap from the glass. On the palate, it combines firm mineral qualities […]
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A biodynamically-farmed, pin-sharp, pristine Chardonnay hides behind the cartoon label and it is absolutely enchanting! Delicate, haunting, packed with vitality and verve and only tipping the scales at 12% alcohol this is a rare beauty and it even manages to hide a whisper of oak in its core, too. This is effortlessly classy winemaking from […]
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Feb
I tasted this immediately after the F & D Clair Puligny Garenne and this withstood the comparison well. There is certainly acidity evident but some very pure, finely etched, quite delicate fruit on the lime and blossom spectrum that is far from painfully tart and has good impact on the palate – and is recognisably […]
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Feb
35% of the Pinot Noir from above St-Aubin, 65% from near Les Maranges to the south of Santenay. Small berries with thick skins are the norm, with half the plantings being old vines. Transparent crimson. Some zesty acidity is hinted at on the nose, suggesting this is not the ripest nor sweetest cuvee but on […]
Domaine Gayda Viognier Pays d’Oc 2019 … could be Viognier’s calling card. “It’s a blend of different vineyards and different levels of ripeness,” says Vincent Chansault, its creator, explaining its complexity. There’s beguiling orange blossom on the nose leading into ripe apricot, squidgy peach and mango, beautifully balanced by juicy lemon acidity. Viognier is very […]
Amos is a terroir-focused blend from vineyards at 600m-900m. Non-aromatic varieties – mostly Pinot Bianco, with Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio – emphasise the mineral, fresh, mountain characters. The altitude allows for later picking, adding richness. Kurtatsch president Andreas Kofler suggests pairing it with seafood pasta or grilled shellfish. Drinking Window 2021 – 2024 in Decanter […]
Textbook Viognier character from innovative Languedoc producer Gayda – unusual in a basic varietal range. Apricot, peach, a touch of mango muskiness, perfumed and balanced with a surprisingly long finish. Well priced and widely available. Just the wine you need with a Friday night korma. in Decanter Magazine, Feb 2021
I rarely get this excited about Muscadet, but I truly believe that this is the most thrilling example of this world-famous style of dry white wine that I have tasted in many, many years. Effortlessly elegant and ever so enjoyable, you will be amazed at the beauty on display in this glass. in , 15th […]
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Dec
Dec
2019 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de Verquière This is another red which seems to be mispriced given its beautiful perfume and flavour. Perhaps the chic label might give away the class inside, but it is the palate which sounds the trumpets on your senses. Luxurious, dark and with liquorice, black olive and blackberry notes, it […]
2018 white Burgundies are generally fleshy and forward by comparison to the upright 2017s and yet well-chosen Chablis has the benefit of having both silky-smooth fruit and also keen, refreshing acidity. Cuvée Guy Moreau is a top-flight wine and it exudes class and finesse. I have followed Moreau’s wines for an eternity and this is […]
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Dec
Dec
Please welcome Scorpo wines to our shores! I have known Paul and Caroline Scorpo and their stunning Mornington Peninsula wines for well over a decade… An expert in these two Burgundian varieties, Scorpo wines are sensual, balanced, graceful and detailed and I am over the moon that they are now available in the UK thanks […]
Jacky Blot is the genius of Montlouis who demonstrated how beautiful its Chenin Blanc could be as a dry, oaked wine. This is stunning wine. Really nervy and exciting with apple skins and beeswax and so much flavour packed in here but also with racy acidity. Reverberates on the palate. Just perfect! And underpriced. in […]
Next-level Italian wine. A rich, sleek beauty with subtle gingery spice. Outstanding with festive ham or pork. in YOU Magazine , 29th Nov 2020
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The Biker Blinis present a rather interesting vinous challenge but this wine is up to it because it is the finest value Chianti of the year! The Colli Senesi is the southernmost of the seven Chianti sub-zones and Campriano is a superstar here. Do not miss out on this heavenly, sensual wine. It is drinking […]
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Nov
Nov
Cask sample, tasted at the domaine. What a stunning nose! Piercingly fresh and expressive notes of violet, garrigue and black-olive tapenade. Defined tannins support the fresh zesty mid palate and is all beautifully encased in a toasty cape of dark fruit. (AC) Drink 2024 – 2032 on www.jancisrobinson.com , 23rd Nov 2020