France

94 Points DecanterIntensely perfumed on the nose, so expressive and aromatic with dark chocolate and blackcurrant liqueur aspects. Juicy, fresh, pl...

96 Points Vinous MediaThe 2021 Clos Fourtet is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage on the Right Bank. Towering in its stature, the 2021 is...

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...

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), ...

98 Points James Suckling Lots of creme de cassis with cedar, dried flowers, blackberries and dark cherries. Opulent and flamboyant. Full-bodied and...

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 ...

Château Dalem was owned by the Laveau family, who were prominent wine merchants in Bordeaux. In the 20th century, the estate was purchased by a Bri...

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...

The 9 hectare vineyard of Chateau Berliquet is very close to the famous Chateau Angelus on the Magdelaine plateau. The soil is mostly of clay, chal...