Château Vitallis only made a tiny amount of wine in 2021, but they are ones lovers of white Burgundy should have. The Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Les Vignes du Château’ 2021 is a blend of grapes from Château Vitallis’ historic 13th-century plots. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, are planted on clay-limestone Jurassic soils, and bring richness to their wines. In line with owners Denis and Maxime Dutron’s winemaking philosophy, great care and attention are lavished on the vineyards using organic me

Fixin doesn't get much better than this! The Domaine du Clos Saint Louis Fixin Entre Deux Velles Monopole Rouge 2022 has Fixin’s famed power and intensity, but it is so complex and nuanced.  Produced from a single vineyard planted exclusively with old vine Pinot Noir, it has begun to shed some of its youthful stiffness and reveal its underlying beauty. 2022 was a lovely year for red Burgundy, and it’s given the Domaine du Clos Saint Louis Fixin Entre Deux Velles Monopole even greater concentrati

Made in a great village in the Côte de Beaune, this wine is produced in a unique environment - in that they only produce red wines. From the very beginnings of vinegrowing in Burgundy, Pommard was reputed and already qualified as the “flower of Beaune” during the Middle Ages. The vineyards extend across ancient and well-drained alluvial soils, where the concentration of iron oxide reddens the earth. This wine is a deep red colour with a very expressive nose. It offers an aromatic palate of well-

91 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard. The Sylvain Mosnier Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2021 is classic Chablis. The Beauroy site – the ‘climat’ – has Premier Cru status, and with its fine mix of limestone-rich soils, it gives wines that are fresh, clean and mineral-soaked. Sylvain Mosnier produces traditionally styled wines – no new oak here – that drink well young but which have the capacity to age and develop in bottle. 6 * Sylvain Mosnier Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2021 Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Gilb

Recently awarded premier cru status "Les Crays” is a terroir of limestone scree on blue Pliensbachian marl. This south-facing slope, bright and protected from the cool north wind, produces fatty wines with chiseled minerality revealing rich and multiple citrus aromas. This cuvée is harvested on several plots planted between 1930 and 1966 forming 2.16 hectares in total. 6 * Eric Forest 1er Cru Les Crays Pouilly-Fuisse 2022 Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - The Wine Front (2020) 91 Points - Decanter

This bio-dynamically farmed Pouilly Fuisse is from 50 year old vines around the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. Gently hand harvested and sorted, the wine is fermented in oak barrels (10% new) with wild yeasts for 14 months. Bottling is then carried out according to the lunar calendar on a fruit day. 6 * Vincent Girardin Pouilly-Fuisse Vieilles Vignes 2021 Taste Winemakers tasting note: A delicate and distinguished wine, green-gold in colour. The local soils favour

The 45-year old vines are planted in complex soils comprising alluvial deposits, rich clay and iron oxide. This combination of factors produces a Nuits-Saint-Georges that is at once sophisticated and strong thereby setting it apart from the other less well situated terroirs within the appellation. Handpicked, the grapes are transported to the cellar in 15 kg crates before being sorted by hand so as to solely use perfectly ripened and healthy grapes. 100% de-stemmed, the grapes are then transform

Sourced from some of the best sites in California, Sourced, Rancho Real, Annapolis, Del Rio, Laguna to name a few, the 2022 Slander is an example of great winemaking and the sum being greater than its parts. Bright and enveloping on the entry, notes of fresh strawberry, watermelon, thyme and a hint of funk come through. Spicy on the finish, the wine closes with a flash of blue fruits and lift. 6 * Orin Swift Slander Pinot Noir 2022 Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Jul 2024) Taste The 2022 Slander delivers a

Sitting just above the renowned Premier Cru of Clos des Mouches, Les Montrevenots is a lesser-known gem of a Burgundy Premier Cru. This 8-hectare plot is the highest of Beaune’s Premier Crus and sits on the border with Pommard. Thanks to its clay-rich soils and relatively high altitude it provides an exceptional site for growing Chardonnay. Monnier’s Les Montrevenots 2022 was produced from low-yielding old vines and is a perfect reflection of this site, being mineral-rich, powerful, yet elegant

This Montagny Premier Cru is round and delectable on the palate with lovely vivacity and minerality. With notes of oak, vanilla and brioche. It is round and delectable on the palate with lovely vivacity and minerality. The finish is long and fragrant with flowers of almond and both raw and cooked apple. "Very attractive nose of fresh pineapple and yellow grapefruit with delicate oak and a touch of something floral. Medium-bodied with nice creaminess from sur-lie aging, which complements the live

91 Points - Decanter. Champagne Bonvalet began with a wild dream: to create a Maison de Champagne from scratch. In 2012, Guillaume created his first cuvée, which took two more years of patience to distribute the first 2000 bottles of Champagne Bonvalet. 2014 – A very distinctive year, that of the very first production of House Bonvalet. The Premier Cru Horae represents patience and serendipity, both needed to lead beautiful projects and produce great wines. The rich power of Pinot Noir and the d

Les Gollardes is a plot located on the northern slopes of Savigny-lès-Beaune, a territory shared with the neighbouring commune of Pernand-Vergelesses. Facing south, extending from the Premier Crus, this earlier climate produces coloruful and substantial wines, balanced by a beautiful suppleness of body. Aromas of redcurrant, blackcurrant, and blackberry intertwined with undertones of undergrowth, mushrooms, and spices. 6 * Domaine Decelle & Fils Savigny Les Beaune Les Gollardes 2022 Taste A

This Chardonnay presents a wonderful contrast between liveliness and roundness, comfort and freshness. Situated on the heights of Savigny-lès-Beaune, the plot called "Les Champlains" is characterized by a poor and very stony soil. One can indeed see numerous "meurgers," these high piles of flat stones extracted from the vineyards over the centuries and piled into walls bordering the plots. The particularly generous sunlight of the plot benefits the grapes, which ripen well, resulting in a dense

92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Purity elegance combine with texture, concentration and length. A true reflection of the three Central Otago sub regions that contribute to this Peregrine Pinot Noir. Central Otago is known to be one of the best place in the world to produce Pinot Noir. Concentrated aromas of dried strawberries with notes of black cherry, vanilla and gamey scents. Fined-grained, mouth coating tannins, supported by a juicy and firm acidity. A sensational Pinot Noir. 6 * Per

Most famous for its Pinot Noir, only 10% of the wines from Savigny-Lès-Beaune are made using Chardonnay. This Savigny-Lès-Beaune from the outsanding 2019 Vintage is sourced from the south facing sunny climats of 'Les Planchots' and 'Les Pimentiers'. Hand harvested and fermented using natural yeasts, this is a full bodied wine with exotic fruits and golden apple, a wine to savour in its youth. 6 * Domaine Decelle & Fils Savigny-Lès-Beaune Blanc 2019 About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa wa

Mercurey was named after the Roman temple built here to honour the god Mercury. Boasting 650 ha (1,600 acres), 85 plots and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest of the Côte Chalonnaise’s appellations. WHAT'S IN THE BOX?6 * Albert Bichot Mercurey Rouge 2019 Tasting Note The nose exudes fruity aromas with notes of wild berries, plum and peach. The palate is bursting with the flavour of candy; it is full-bodied, velvety, and very smooth. Harmonious with a long finish. About the Producer In 1831

91 Points - Cellar Tracker -  There is Champagne and then there is Grand Cru Champagne - significantly cheaper than some big household names - this Grand Cru Champagne is made in vineyards of Chouilly. The result is a stunning Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) Grand Cru Champagne which complex toasty and citrus notes are well balanced in this fantastic value premium Champagne.  Gold yellow colour with aromas of pastries and freshly baked bread. On the palate, balance  citrusy flavours of lemon,

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. Patz & Hall is one of California’s most highly regarded wineries with a celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard wines. Chardonnay from a selection of parcels across Sonoma showing great balance and depth. On the nose are notes of apricot, lemon zest, brown sugar cookie, dried lavender and heavily roasted hazelnut, and on the palate, mouthwatering, vibrant and fresh with sleek acidity supporting flavourful pulses of spicy pear, green apple, marzipan and orange-clove.

This exceptional Vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Michel Genet is truly the work of an Artisan. 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru Vineyards of Chouilly, expect dense aromas of pastries, freshly baked bread and almond croissant, followed by candied fruit, pineapple and smokey nuances of tea, dark rum and tobacco. Complex, elegant and simply superb!  6 * Michel Genet 'Author' Grand Cru Champagne 2014 Tasting Notes The nose is dense on a universe of pastries. Then comes the express

92 Points - James Suckling. Located in the heart of Los Carneros, Napa Valley, summer temperatures are tempered by the cooling fog rolling in off the nearby San Pablo Bay, providing perfect conditions for producing beautifully balanced and complex wines that showcase the vineyard-driven character of this cool-climate estate. 10 months in French oak barrels (33% new) gives this Pinot Noir a spectrum of bright red and black fruits, notes of lilac and ginger weave into the fresh berry, cherry and