2023 Jean-Christophe Perraud Saint Veran Burgundy France

2023 Jean-Christophe Perraud Saint Veran Burgundy France

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Jean-Christophe Perraud

Saint Véran 2023
Burgundy, France

2023 Jean-Christophe Perraud Saint Veran Burgundy France

Some wines describe their origins, and others sing them. Jean-Christophe Perraud’s 2023 Saint-Véran belongs to the latter, translating the chalk and clay of southern Burgundy into a symphony of purity, tension, and grace. It’s a wine that channels generations of vineyard knowledge into a Chardonnay of remarkable clarity and poise, bringing an undiluted expression of terroir and nuance that Burgundy lovers crave. 

Perraud’s secret lies beneath the vines. Their Saint-Véran draws its character from parcels rooted in the classic clay-limestone soils around the village of Prissé. Here, minerality isn’t an afterthought, but the backbone of the wine, shaping its crisp acidity, fine-boned structure, and the tension that carries through its lingering finish.

Every detail of this wine shows how deeply Perraud respects nature’s rhythm. Ideal conditions in the 2023 growing season helped the grapes develop full aromatic expression while preserving their freshness. The result is a Chardonnay with striking purity. It’s the kind of wine that deepens one’s appreciation for Mâconnais, offering a pure, unfiltered taste of the region in its most captivating form.

Jean-Christophe Perraud
Saint Véran 2023
Burgundy, France

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“The Jean-Christophe Perraud 2023 Saint-Véran Grand Vin de Bourgogne has exquisitely balanced aromas of jasmine, apricots, golden apples, marjoram, a wet stone minerality, and pie crust fresh out of the oven. On the palate, the wine displays flavors of peaches, tangerines, sweet spices, honeycomb, and pastry dough. The flavors show a wide range of complexity and depth that seamlessly glide into a long, sophisticated finish.”

95 Points

2020 2nd Pes Saint-Estephe Bordeaux France

2020 2nd Pes Saint-Estephe Bordeaux France

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2nd Pez

Saint-Estèphe
Bordeaux, France 2020

2020 2nd Pes Saint-Estephe Bordeaux France

Saint-Estèphe’s oldest domaine tells its story with quiet confidence. Born in the 15th century and refined under the Pontac family, the lineage behind Haut-Brion, Château de Pez has learned to prize detail over spectacle. Now under the steady hand of Champagne Louis Roederer, that discipline shows in the glass as precision, clean lines, and an ease that comes only from patient, thoughtful work.

2nd Pez channels the vitality of the estate’s younger vines, farmed with High Environmental Value certification and a pocket of parcels tended biodynamically. You feel that care in the wine’s lift and purity. Twelve months in a balanced regimen of oak barrels and stainless steel lets the wine speak for itself. Nothing is masked, everything is tuned. 

Coming from Bordeaux’s outstanding 2020 vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon leads with quiet power as Merlot fills the mid-palate with supple texture. Together they deliver a second wine that performs like a first. It is unmistakably Saint-Estèphe for its structure and mineral nerve, yet immediately inviting for its clarity and poise.

2nd Pez
Saint-Estèphe
Bordeaux, France 2020

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“This wine is dense, juicy with bold black fruits and ripe tannins. The concentration does not mask the forward nature of the bright black currant fruits. Drink from 2025.”

93 Points

2023 Fabrice Larochette Pouilly-Fuisse Les Robees Burgundy France

2023 Fabrice Larochette Pouilly-Fuisse Les Robees Burgundy France

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Fabrice Larochette

Pouilly-Fuissé
Les Robees 2023
Burgundy, France

2023 Fabrice Larochette Pouilly-Fuisse Les Robees Burgundy France

From a mere sliver of vineyard, spanning less than a single hectare, Fabrice Larochette has crafted a Pouilly-Fuissé of remarkable clarity and depth. The 2023 “Les Robées” reveals how brilliance can spring from the smallest of origins. Old vines, careful farming, and restrained winemaking unite in a bottle that pulses with vitality—delicate yet mineral-driven, with a commanding presence.

The allure of “Les Robées” rests in its contrasts. The old vines, rooted deeply in limestone and clay, yield fruit that is both lush and precise, blending orchard ripeness with crystalline minerality. This interplay of sun-warmed generosity and cool, stone-forged precision defines the wine’s distinctive character.

In the cellar, Larochette handles the fruit with the same exacting care as in the vineyard: gentle pneumatic pressing and fermentation in stainless steel preserve its purity. The result is a wine that balances texture and tension, carrying ripe fruit along a backbone of mineral clarity. It stands as a pure, unembellished expression of Pouilly-Fuissé at its most refined.

Fabrice Larochette
Pouilly-Fuissé
Les Robees 2023
Burgundy, France

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“The Fabrice Larochette 2023 “Les Robées” Pouilly-Fuissé opens with a beautifully perfumed bouquet of orange blossoms, peonies, melon, crisp apples, juicy peaches, blood orange, and undertones of vanilla and caramelized sugar, adding an inviting warmth. On the palate, balanced layers of fruit, floral notes, minerality, and gentle spice bring brightness and tension. The wine has a long, graceful finish, showcasing elegance and finesse with bright, snappy acidity and a round mouthfeel.”

96 Points

2022 Domaine Seve Pouilly-Fuisse Premeir Cru Burgundy France

2022 Domaine Seve Pouilly-Fuisse Premeir Cru Burgundy France

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Domaine Seve

Pouilly-Fuissé
Premeir Cru Rendez-Vous
Burgundy, France 2022

2022 Domaine Seve Pouilly-Fuisse Premeir Cru Burgundy France

For those who crave Burgundy beyond the surface, the 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Rendez-Vous from Domaine Sève is a cuvée that gathers the essence of three Premier Cru sites into one profound expression: La Frérie, Les Resses, and Les Boutières. Its name, meaning “meeting place,” captures the spirit of the blend: three celebrated terroirs converging in a single expression that brims with tension, precision, and layered minerality. 

Nowhere else in the Mâconnais does Chardonnay speak with such clarity. Pouilly-Fuissé’s fossil-rich limestone and dramatic escarpments shape wines of mineral precision and textural grace, combining the finesse of the Côte d’Or with a radiant southern energy. 

In an era when Burgundy often feels out of reach, Rendez-Vous delivers a striking reminder that true beauty need not come with excess. This Premier Cru Pouilly-Fuissé offers the poise, depth, and aging potential usually reserved for the Côte d’Or, yet remains accessible. It’s a wine that both honors tradition and redefines what southern Burgundy can be.

Domaine Seve
Pouilly-Fuissé
Premeir Cru Rendez-Vous
Burgundy, France 2022

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“The Domaine Sève 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru “Rendez Vous” opens with delicate floral aromas of white blossoms and elderflower, leading to concentrated layers of apricot, pear, pineapple, and melon. Layers of cream, lemon custard, and a subtle touch of bourbon anglaise bring richness, while notes of croissant and freshly baked pastries highlight the wine’s inherent complexity. The palate is supple and silky, with a creamy mid-palate, seamlessly balanced by a bright, driving acidity on the finish, capturing the opulence and precision of the region.”

97 Points

2024 Rene Malleron Clos du Roy Sancerre Loire Valley

2024 Rene Malleron Clos du Roy Sancerre Loire Valley

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René Malleron

Clos du Roy Sancerre
Loire Valley, 2024

2024 Rene Malleron Clos du Roy Sancerre Loire Valley

When history, terroir, and resilience converge, the result is something remarkable. The 2024 René Malleron Clos du Roy Sancerre emerges from a tiny 3.7-acre vineyard shaped like a crown, its south-facing slopes catching every ray of the Loire Valley sun, producing a Sauvignon Blanc that is as noble as its name. This historic parcel, first recorded in the 14th century when granted to King Henry IV, remains a jewel of Sancerre.

Rooted in Kimmeridgian limestone laced with ancient oyster shells, Clos du Roy yields fruit of rare purity and mineral drive. In 2024, Malleron channeled this essence into a wine that balances vivid freshness with the textural depth only this unique site can deliver.

The 2024 vintage tested every vine in Sancerre, but Clos du Roy emerged with remarkable clarity and drive. This wine distills the year’s adversity into a singular expression: bright, finely etched, and humming with limestone energy. The result is a Sancerre of riveting freshness and crystalline purity, destined to leave a lasting impression.

René Malleron
Clos du Roy Sancerre
Loire Valley, 2024

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“The Clos du Roy 2024 Sancerre nearly jumps out of the glass with notes of orange blossoms, Meyer lemon, grapefruit, white peaches, green melon, and a wet stone minerality. On the palate, the wine has a vibrant character with concentrated flavors of citrus and tropical fruits, a hint of lemon yogurt, refreshing acidity, and a light, ethereal finish. This wine is immediately enjoyable in the glass and will enhance any occasion with its friendly approachability and sophisticated array of varietal flavors and aromas.”

95 Points

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

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Manor Du Capucin

Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
Burgundy, France 2023

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

The Manoir du Capucin 2023 Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly is a wine that speaks with crystalline clarity, capturing Chardonnay in its purest, most transparent form. Guided by vigneronne Chloé Bayon, who revitalized her family’s historic estate, it is a wine that embodies Bayon’s belief that the most authentic expression of Chardonnay is one that allows the land itself to shine through.

 

These two hectares of vines cling to the slopes surrounding Solutré-Pouilly, where ancient, fossil-rich limestone and marl soils have shaped vines for centuries. It is a terroir both dramatic and singular, set against the limestone escarpment of Solutré, where Chardonnay develops a natural brightness and mineral tension.

 

Cuvée Délice is 100% Chardonnay, crafted in a style that prizes freshness, elegance, and authenticity. It is an expression that is at once graceful and compelling, marrying the weight of history with the energy of a new generation. Experience this wine for yourself to appreciate how Burgundy’s southern reaches can deliver wines of extraordinary finesse, unforgettable charm, and uncanny value.

Manor Du Capucin
Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
Burgundy, France 2023

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“The Manoir du Capucin 2023 Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly is illuminating and inviting, opening with aromas of orange blossoms, freshly sliced apples, a subtle note reminiscent of vanilla pudding, and a focused, wet stone minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp, with flavors of orchard fruits, lemon peel, and delicate notes of spice. The finish is clean and precise, highlighting the wine’s purity and graceful sense of place.”

94 Points

2022 Frederic Magnien Croix-Violette Cote De Nuits-Villages

2022 Frederic Magnien Croix-Violette Cote De Nuits-Villages

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Frédéric Magnien

Croix-Violette 2022
Côte De Nuits-Villages

2022 Frederic Magnien Croix-Violette Cote De Nuits-Villages

Frédéric Magnien’s 2022 ‘Croix Violette’ whispers of place, patience, and precise artistry. Emerging from a storied vineyard in the village of Brochon, steps from the prestigious terroirs of Gevrey-Chambertin, this wine distills the spirit of the Côte de Nuits into a singular, vivid expression. Here, beneath ancient stone walls, vines 50 years old dig deeply into limestone-clay soils, lending the wine a profound mineral resonance.

Guiding this narrative is Frédéric Magnien, a fifth-generation vigneron whose winemaking philosophy bridges tradition with exploration. Frédéric’s formative experiences include working alongside visionary Josh Jensen at Calera Vineyards. Today, he meticulously oversees each organically farmed parcel, ensuring his wines convey authenticity.

Magnien’s hands-off approach is evident: native yeast fermentations in stainless steel and gentle maturation in French oak barrels, as well as carefully selected clay amphorae. This unique aging process imparts an elegant, silken texture while preserving the pristine clarity of the vineyard’s identity. At $49.99, the 2022 Croix Violette is an exceptional value that invites contemplation, stirs emotion, and lingers vividly in memory.

Frédéric Magnien
Croix-Violette 2022
Côte De Nuits-Villages

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“The 2022 Côte de Nuits-Village Croix Violette from Frédéric Magnien is a well-structured Pinot Noir that shows good concentration and balance. The nose offers aromas of ripe strawberries and dried rose petals, accented by mandarin peel, mild baking spices, dusty earth, cola, and mushrooms. On the palate, flavors of bright red cherries, black tea, and sweet red berries emerge, supported by a liquid saline note and a velvety, mouth-quenching texture. The finish is long and elegant. Drink now through 2032.”

94 points

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d'Or, Burgundy

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d’Or, Burgundy

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Remoissenet Pere & Fils

Bourgogne Blanc 
Cote-d’Or, Burgundy 2022

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d'Or, Burgundy

A masterful interplay of energy and elegance, the Remoissenet Père et Fils 2022 Bourgogne Blanc captures the heart of Burgundy, drawing upon the exceptional terroirs of Chablis and Puligny-Montrachet. With each sip, it reveals layers of meticulous craft, showcasing a pedigree that would typically command a far loftier price.

Since its inception by Joseph Remoissenet in 1877, this storied estate has been a guardian of Burgundian authenticity. Nestled beside the ancient ramparts of Beaune, Remoissenet employs biodynamic principles, balancing nature’s rhythms and the vigneron’s intuition, resulting in breathtaking purity and profound finesse.

The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc projects precision and poise, humming with tension and elegance, as it marries the brilliant purity of Chablis with the layered depth of Puligny-Montrachet. White flowers, crushed stone, and citrus oil give way to a graceful texture that lingers with quiet authority. Its clarity and depth betray the prestige of its origins, while its price defies it.

Remoissenet Pere & Fils
Bourgogne Blanc 
Cote-d’Or, Burgundy 2022

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“The Remoissenet 2022 Bourgogne Blanc opens with vibrant aromas of honeysuckle, ripe apples, candied pears, walnuts, vanilla, and a wisp of toast. On the palate, the wine is silky and generous with flavors of peaches and cream, apricots, vanilla, and marzipan, finishing with a crisp, mineral-driven lift. This wine is like sunshine in a glass with bright fruity and floral notes, and complemented with fresh pastries and toasted nuts, and can be enjoyed with or without food any time of the year.”

93 Points

2023 Le Clos du Caillou Cotes-du-Rhone Cuvee Unique France

2023 Le Clos du Caillou Cotes-du-Rhone Cuvee Unique France

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Le Clos du Caillou

Côtes-du-Rhône
Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes
Rhône Valley, France 2023

2023 Le Clos du Caillou Cotes-du-Rhone Cuvee Unique France

Le Clos de Caillou’s 2023 Cuvée Unique emerges from a domaine synonymous with perfection, revealing that excellence is measured not by appellation but by the integrity of its terroir and the hands that bring it to life. With ‘Cuvée Unique,’ the estate channels its mastery into a red of remarkable elegance, offered at a fraction of its more famous counterparts.

Its tale is as compelling as its character. In 1936, surveyors seeking to include Le Clos de Caillou in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC faced armed opposition, leaving an enigmatic void on the map that persists to this day. Only in the 1950s did vines take root, allowing this singular terroir nestled within the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to flourish under the Côtes-du-Rhône banner.

The 2023′ Cuvée Unique’ is a symphonic blend of 70% Grenache, harmonized with Syrah, Carignan, and Counoise, drawn from vines rooted in ancient, mineral-rich soils. In it, there’s a quiet power and earnest confidence. For lovers of Rhône wines, this is not just a hidden gem but a compelling testament to place, heritage, and vision.

Le Clos du Caillou
Côtes-du-Rhône
Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes
Rhône Valley, France 2023

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“The 2023 Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Unique is a strong performer from this appellation, reflecting a vintage of balance and consistency. It combines elegance with freshness and moderate ripeness, avoiding excess weight or overextraction. The nose opens with clear notes of pomegranate, backed by iron minerals, violets, and a touch of scorched earth that adds complexity without heaviness. On the palate, it delivers fresh cranberries and spicy minerals, integrated with vibrant, fresh, and penetrating red fruits. The acidity provides lift and focus, supporting a medium-bodied structure that feels precise and well-proportioned. Tannins are fine-grained, contributing to a clean, persistent finish. This is a versatile Côtes du Rhône that drinks well now, or that will age gracefully for 5-10 years, gaining further nuance. A standout value at this level.”

95 points

NV Gimonnet Gonet L'Origine Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

NV Gimonnet Gonet L’Origine Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

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Gimonnet-Gonet

L’Origine Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Le Mesnil Sur Oger NV

NV Gimonnet Gonet L'Origine Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

High on the chalky slopes of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne’s most revered village, Gimonnet-Gonet’s L’Origine Blanc de Blancs delivers a portrait of purity and precision that belies its price. This wine reflects its legendary terroir with crystalline clarity. From its electric minerality to its tensile backbone of acidity, L’Origine channels the distinctive tension and elegance for which Le Mesnil is famed.

Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay and drawn from vines averaging 35 to 40 years in age, the wine gains quiet authority and layered depth. The cuvée is composed of a reserve of multiple vintages, assembled to maintain house character and amplify nuance. 

Fermented in stainless steel and kept deliberately free from malolactic conversion, L’Origine preserves a lifted, stony brightness. It then rests 22 to 36 months on the lees, gaining volume and creamy texture without sacrificing its driving core. Disgorged just six months before release, the wine retains its precision and vibrancy. This is Blanc de Blancs in its purest form: linear, luminous, and deeply evocative of place.

Gimonnet-Gonet
L’Origine Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Le Mesnil Sur Oger NV

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“The Champagne Gimonnet Gonet L’Origine Blanc de Blancs from Le Mesnil Sur Oger is nothing short of extraordinary. The nose begins with notes of chalky minerality, and the cold, crisp essence of winter’s first snowfall. Aromas unfold with elegant layers of lemon zest, apple, quince, pear, and raw almonds that transfer to the palate, with a burst of vivacious acidity, and a hint of a slightly glazed, flaky pastry lending a delicate richness and balance to match the wine’s innate brightness and finesse.”

97 Points