France

98 Points James SucklingAromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with some stone and sandalwood undertones. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit...

99 Points James SucklingThis is so floral and pure, showing crushed-grape character with some walnut and crunchy seeds. It’s full-bodied, juicy and...

97 Points DecanterThis will be by far the biggest release since Latour brought in the new system, as the 2012 has not been on the market before. It...

99 Points James SucklingIncredible purity of fruit here with blackberry, black olive, concrete, stone and violet in the nose. It’s full-bodied with...

98 Points James SucklingSo attractive on the nose with blackberry, black olive and a hint of brown sugar. It’s full-bodied with layers of ripe tann...

Château Simone is a historic, family-run estate located in the tiny Palette appellation near Aix-en-Provence in southern France. With vineyards she...

Born into two families of vignerons, it is not surprising that Anne and Philippe Gimonnet decided to follow the footsteps of their ancestors and in...

The Bois de Boursan, founded in 1955 by Jean Versino (Jean-Paul’s father), is a ten-hectare domaine with the entirety of its vineyards situated wit...

Founded in 1970 by Jean-Jacques Mélinand, starting with just a 4-hectare parcel in the esteemed Clos du Pavillon in Fleurie.  Mathieu Mélinand, Jea...

98 Points Jeb Dunnck Blackcurrants, graphite, crushed stone, and liquid violet notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien), ...

100 Points Jeb Dunnuck The Grand Vin 2022 Château Margaux checks in as 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc that's pulled from ...

95 Points Wine Enthusiast  94-96 Barrel sample. This is a powerful wine with dense black Merlot flavors. It has weight and concentration while also...

96 Points Jeb DunnuckAs to the Grand Vin 2022 Château Clerc Milon, it reminds me of the 2018 with its full-bodied, ripe, yet elegant style. Cassis,...

During his years in France, Thomas Jefferson praised Château Coutet as “the best Sauternes in Barsac”, a testament to its longstanding reputation a...

93 Points DecanterDark chocolate, licorice and blackcurrants on the nose, smells aromatic and appealing with perfumed floral touches too. Smooth an...

97 Points VinousThe 2021 Pavie is a wine of tremendous potential. Naturally, it shows the more mid-weight style of the year and yet there is plenty...

94 Points DecanterDarkly herbal, spiced and perfumed nose. Supple, fruity, forward and lively, this has an initial vivacious and pulsing energy tha...