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93/100 James Suckling. Rock Angel is partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels and made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). This rosé bears a more complex and structured taste profile than Whispering Angel bringing it into a more premium realm giving rosé lovers a bigger and richer wine that is fabulous as an aperitif or paired with a broad range of fine cuisine. If you like the minerality of a Sancerre, you will love this wine.

About the Producer

Château d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the château’s site date back to the times of the Gauls during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The château’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Château that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current château, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.

Wine Press / Awards

"A rosé with substance. Medium to full body and a creamy texture. Flavourful and beautiful.” 93/100 James Suckling

"Rounded and rich with flavors that mingle comfortably together. Ripe aftertaste." 90/100 Roger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)

”A lot of work has gone into this wine and it’s remarkably sophisticated. ” Jonathan Ray (The Spectator)

”Unaffected freshness, dense and long. Well-crafted and elegant.”
The Wine Spectator

About the Producer

Enclos de Viaud is located on the Lalande bank of the Barbanne river in the lieu-dit Viaudet Maréchaude. Enclos de Viaud consists of 2,48 hectares split into two parcels. Merlot is the dominant variety, and the vineyard and soils are managed plot by plot.

Winemaker Jerome Aguirre uses a blend of oak, cement and stainless steel tanks for vinification and ageing in order to bring the best of each element to the wine. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best performing properties in the appellation.

Wine Press

91 Points - Decanter

91-92 Points James Suckling 

The 2016 Enclos de Viaud begins with inviting aromas of cherries, blackberries, exotic spices, cedar, tobacco, wet stones and hints of spring florals which all slowly begin to take shape. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure, with lovey fine tannins, that provide plenty of structural backbone. Flavors of fresh cherries, red fruits and spices continue to leave an impression as this heads into the long finish. This is a beautifully made wine, however it will require some additional bottle age before it begins to show its best stuff.

A direct neighbour of the prestigious Meursault appelation, Auxey-Duresses is famous for both its whites as well as red wines. This Chardonnay, hand harvested and aged in 30% new oak barrels for 14 months, displays a freshness and generosity, with notes of honey, white flowers and citrus fruits. 

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: The pale crystalline yellow colour bodes well for its purity, but it is especially on the nose that this wine reveals its finesse and precision. In mouth, the taster is seduced by the acid tension, minerality and aromas of white flowers and citrus. 

About the Producer

This unique chateau and parcel of vines have all of the qualities necessary to produce fine wines. The deep gravel soils and heavy clay subsoils are capable of producing good drainage in a wet vintage and holding in moisture during a heatwave. Chantelune is quite simply a wine that represents all that is wonderful about the Margaux appellation. Everything from its miniscule size which allows every vine to be tended to and given the attention it deserves to the plantation of the best vines for the soil types means that maturity and quality of the fruit are top of the property’s concerns. Chateau Chantelune is therefore a wine which is full bodied and round on the palate but that offers also the tender side of the appellation. The rounded tannins add a sexy backbone that leaves a wonderfully warm pleasing feeling on the palate that persists until you can’t help yourself but to go back for more. The elegant Merlot gives the wine balance and perfectly complements the Cabernet.

Jose Sanfins is a world renowned wine maker who is enormously talented and profoundly kind. He has recently finished the renovation work on the winery which makes Chateau Chantelune perfectly reflect his character : efficient, attentive and welcoming! Mr Sanfins produces Chateau Chantelune in every spare minute he has. He also has a day job which he does not want to link to his own property as he firmly believes that the “confidentiality” and quality of his product will speak for themselves. Lets just say he knows a little bit about what it is to make some of the finest wine in Bordeaux without saying that this is what he does during the day or in his leisure time.

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90 Points - IWR. Since 1984 Château Les Vimières has been a family run vineyard and is the personal property of the Boissenot family. Jacques Boissenot consulted for four of the five first growths of Bordeaux over a 50 year period! This is a remarkably balanced wine with elegant tannins and a long refreshing finish.  Only 1200 bottles of this confidential wine is produced a year. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and aged for 18 months in Oak Barrels of which 33% is New Oak, Les Vimières is a wine that can be aged for up to 15 years. This is a rare gem, fit for any cellar. 

About the Producer

Since 1984 Château Les Vimières has been a family run vineyard and is the personal property of the Boissenot family. Jacques Boissenot always kept a low profile, which is amazing considering that he consulted for four of the first growths of Bordeaux over a 50 year period! The property is now run by his son Eric, who has also taken over all consultancy work following a prolonged apprenticeship at his father's side. Jacques and Eric have helped to improve the quality of around 180 different properties in the Medoc, including some of the most prestigious estates. In one of Decanter magazine's articles from 2010, it is noted that "if it got the nod in 1855, you can pretty much rest assured that the Boissenots are playing a part in it today".

Wine Press

90 Points - International Wine Report.

"The 2017 Château les Vimières offers a nice mix dark cherries and plum followed by spices, tobacco and a dusting of licorice. This has a lovely velvety texture with a nice touch of acidity that frames the finish. Showing well and should be accessible upon release."

92 Points - James Suckling. Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino), its pale colour is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight.

About the Producer

Château d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the château’s site date back to the times of the Gauls during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The château’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Château that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current château, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.

Wine Press / Awards

92 Points - James Suckling

"Very pale apricot pink colour. Delicate aromas of sliced apple, pinch grapefruit, peach, cream and stones follow through to a medium body and crisp acidity. Deliciously creamy and smooth. Drink and enjoy"

90 Points - Tom Cannavan's Wine-Pages.com

About the Producer

Vincent Girardin, born with a passion for wine. The history of Maison Vincent Girardin is relatively recent. In 1980, at the age of 19, Vincent Girardin, the son of a family of winegrowers based in Santenay since the 17th century, decided to strike out on his own, and began producing wine from two hectares of vines that he had inherited from his parents.

From his earliest youth Vincent had a passion for working with vines, and great respect for the potential that they represent; his ambition was to produce his own wine.

The quality of his wines was quickly recognized by connoisseurs all over the world, and this enabled him to expand his activity, focusing primarily on the great white and red wines of the Côte de Beaune.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: Powerful wine with mineral notes and a well-integrated acidity. The most mineral wine among the white villages wines from the Côte de Beaune, especially Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault.

93 points Wine Spectator. One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious Grand Cru's located right next door to the famed Château Cheval Blanc.  From the oldest surviving wine producing château in Saint-Émilion comes this incredible Grand Cru wine from an historic vintage. The 2009 is ready now but will keep for decades to come - A sensationally moreish, fragrant and textured wine created by the renowned Olivier Decelle. If you like Cheval Blanc 2009 (£900 a bottle), you'll love this! Red wine at its best .... Only limited quantity available

About the Producer

Château Jean Faure is located in the illustrious Saint-Emilion region of Bordeaux, just a stone's throw from Cheval Blanc. Part visionary, part taskmaster, and 100% dedicated to world-class Bordeaux, Olivier Decelle has in a few short years, transformed the long-neglected estate of Jean Faure to Grand Cru Classe status. History counts for a lot in the world of French wine. The 1855 classification of Left Bank châteaus remains an integral part of the Bordeaux culture today, for example. The St.-Emilion classification riles up the Right Bank appellation every 10 years when it is redone. Château Jean-Faure was originally a well-respected grand cru classé, but it was dropped from the classification in 1986 and it had languished ever since. It has regained the Grand Cru Classe appellation in 2012 under the ownership of Olivier Decelle.

Taste

The aroma is reminiscent of freshly laid tarmac combined with a baked raspberry character, setting the scene for the plush and broad mouthfeel that is both succulent and glossy. Ripe and juicy red and black fruits mingle with sweet spices and hints of liquorice. The tannins are evident but sit in the background, making this a wine that fills the palate with gentle textures. Ideal for drinking over the next 5+ years. 50% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot, 5% Malbec.

Food & Wine

Fantastic choice for a range of red meats, tomato based dishes or just enjoyed simply alone.

Wine Press

93 points Wine Spectator A high-toned style, with red currant, pomegranate and raspberry aromas and flavours, supported by lively acidity that brings a racy blood orange note. The finish is pure and lengthy. Best from 2013 through 2023. 4,167 cases made.

About the Producer

Château Jean Faure is located in the illustrious Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, just a stones throw from Château Cheval Blanc. Part visionary, part taskmaster and 100% dedicated to world class Bordeaux, Olivier Decelle has in a few short years transformed the long neglected estate of Jean Faure to Grand Cru Classé status. History counts for a lot in the world of French wine. The 1855 classification of Left Bank Châteaux remains an integral part of the Bordeaux culture today. Château Jean Faure was originally a well-respected Grand Cru Classé, but it was dropped from the classification in 1986 until under the ownership of Olivier Decelle it regained the Grand Cru Classe appellation in 2012.

Taste

95 Points Wine Spectator: "Lovely cassis, bergamot and cherry notes glide along, backed by a light mineral twinge. The ample structure is refined and well-embedded. Very pure."

95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Another over-achiever in the vintage, the 2018 Château Jean Faure checks in as 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, which comes from a great terroir not far from Cheval Blanc, Figeac, and Ripeau. Sporting a vivid purple color and incredibly floral, elegant aromas and flavors, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless texture, building tannins, and a great finish. The Cabernet Franc plays the lead role at this point, and this is going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age."

93 Points Decanter: "Olivier Decelle is the owner here, doing good work again. This is tight, more old-school St-Emilion in style. It's chewy and broad with raspberry coulis and chocolate notes, and yet there's a juiciness and a freshness running through the palate with touches of chalky minerality, steel and slate that bring elegance to the finish."

92 Points James Suckling: "A tangy and deep red with blackberries and blueberries that follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish."

91 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2018 Jean Faure is deep garnet-purple in color and opens with tar, new leather and scorched earth notes giving way to baked black plums, blackberry pie and mocha scents. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grippy texture and plenty of freshness lifting the savory flavors to a long finish."

94 points – Tim Atkin. This exceptional wine from Vina Ventisquero is part of their Tara Atacama project to produce fine wines from the most extreme wine region in the world, the Atacama, Chile. One of the driest regions of the world, many obstacles have been overcome by the team, and the results are a range of wines with beautiful purity of fruit & striking minerality. Exceedingly low volumes of each vintage are produced by entirely artisanal processes. The grapes are harvested 100% by hand, and in the Chardonnay’s case, foot-crushed. They have no filtration, use native yeasts only with no addition of bacteria for malolactic fermentation and apply just a small dose of SO2 post fermentation. These methods, Winemaker Galaz believes, give the wines ‘the freedom to express their extreme origin’.

Taste

24 months ageing in 5th use French, Burgundy style oak barrels, the wine was neither clarified or received a final filtration.

This is a deep ruby-red wine which reveals a mix of black fruits, herbs and graphite. This is a very particular and complex blend. The Syrah contributes freshness, wild herbs, spices and firm tannins, while the Merlot provides fruit aromas and flavours, soft tannins and velvety body. In the mouth, this medium-bodied wine displays delicious acidity, which lends interesting tension to the wine, as well as firm tannins. Very long in the finish. The calcareous soil of the second terrace of the River Huasco gives its characteristics to this very special wine. This is a completely unique and atypical wine, representing the chalky soil and climate of the coastal desert.

About the Producer

Viña Ventisquero and their trio of avant-garde winemakers Alejandro Galaz, Felipe Tosso and Sergio Hormazabal who, accepted the somewhat sizeable challenge back in 2007, are on a mission to bring the ‘extreme’ wines of Chile’s unchartered Atacama Desert to the top of the world stage.

Making wine in Chile’s most northerly vineyards, and in one of the driest regions on earth, was never going to be easy. Situated 22km from the Pacific Ocean coast, and over 350km north of Santiago, vineyards experience warm days (averaging 24oC during the ripening season), cold nights and foggy mornings.

Soils suffer from extreme salinity, are difficult to irrigate and the general hostility of the environment causes several and severe problems both for vineyard growth and wine production.

Named after the Tara salt flat in northern Chile, in the world’s driest desert, the immense Atacama, where just 20mm of rain fall each year, these wines are a triumph of determination. The area is influenced by the nearby Pacific Ocean and every morning the land is blanketed by the coastal fog known as the Camanchaca, which offers a brief respite to the sun-baked landscapes of Northern Chile. With this unique geography and in the absence of coastal mountains, the winds blow directly from the ocean to the vineyard, transforming the otherwise desert climate into a cool, quasi-Mediterranean climate. 

Wine Press / Awards

94 points – Tim Atkin

93 points – Decanter & Descorchados

92 points - James Suckling

91 points - Robert Parker

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premier Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: The colour is dark and deep, the nose offers delicate aromas of ripe cherry and jammy fruit. On the palate, the structure is powerful and based on a lovely, velvety tannic structure. It is a full-bodied, dense, but balanced wine that will reveal its full potential after several years of ageing.

This wine is a piece of history and when sold out - it will be wine money cannot buy ! The owner of Château Les Vimières, Jacques Boissenot, was central to the development of new winemaking techniques in Bordeaux before he sadly passed away in 2014. He was voted Decanter magazine's Winemaker of the Decade in 2010 and this Margaux from the outstanding 2009 vintage amply demonstrates how he led the way for quality winemaking over a 50 year career. 

About the Producer

Since 1984 Château Les Vimières has been a family run vineyard and is the personal property of the Boissenot family. Jacques Boissenot always kept a low profile, which is amazing considering that he consulted for four of the first growths of Bordeaux over a 50 year period! The property is now run by his son Eric, who has also taken over all consultancy work following a prolonged apprenticeship at his father's side.

Jacques and Eric have helped to improve the quality of around 180 different properties in the Medoc, including some of the most prestigious estates. In one of Decanter magazine's articles from 2010, it is noted that "if it got the nod in 1855, you can pretty much rest assured that the Boissenots are playing a part in it today".

Taste

The dark fruit is deliciously soft and ripe, whilst heady aromas of tobacco, leather and wet slate are carried on a gorgeous wave of acidity. This is a sublime Margaux, classically structured with dense fruit and supple tannins. This can be left to improve with age, and we can only imagine how good this will taste in a few years!

Food & Wine

Decant and serve with beef wellington or steak. Alternatively, a cheese board will bring out all the nuances of this wine.

92 Points - IWR. The 2012 Château Les Ormes is a fantastic showing in this vintage. St Julien is the commune in Bordeaux with the highest proportion of Classed Growths, and its superlative wine growing land make it a go to destination for high quality Bordeaux. Château les Ormes, once part of the Château Léoville Barton estate flies under radar of the more well known Saint-Julien Chateaux and offers fantastic value for money. The finish shows nice length, with red fruits and scorched notes lingering on. This is a complete success and drinking excellent right now. An absolute joy...

About the producer

This property is made up of 2 principal parcels of vines. One touching the western border of Château Léoville Barton (in fact Anthony Barton sold this parcel to Chateau les Ormes in 1989) and the second further south and juxtaposed between Chateaux Gruaud Larose, Saint Pierre and Beychevelle. The soils are identical to the other chateau on the plateau of Beychevelle : beautiful gravel that favours the elegance of Saint Julien. It is no coincidence that 85% of the appellation is Cru Classé. Most of the chateaux that are not classified in this appellation simply didn’t exist in 1855 at the time of the creation of the classification, although they are made up of plots of land that formerly belonged to these chateaux!

Owners Fabienne & Philippe Pairault make their wine in total respect to the environment and wouldn’t have it any other way. For them it is not an obligation but a life choice that will affect generations to come.

In 2008 they employed the young, brilliant and dynamic Diana Garcia Gonzalez, winemaker at Château les Ormes, who with some gentle love and attention made this wine into possibly the finest value for money in the appellation. 

Taste

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot & 2% Cabernet Franc. This solid red features a nice core of plum, anise and violet notes bound by fleshy grip, backed by a nicely toasty, slightly tarry edge on the finish.

Wine Press

92 Points - International Wine Report. 

"The 2012 Château Les Ormes is a fantastic showing in this vintage. The Saint-Julien instantly bursts open with alluring aromas of blackberries and dark cherries which are woven together with spices, charcoal, toast, underlined by spring floral and and mineral nuances. This medium-bodied red is beautifully textured, with polished tannins and a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity. The finish shows nice length, with red fruits and scorched notes lingering on. This is a complete success and drinking excellent right now."

15.5 - Points Decanter

"Ripe cassis fruit, elegance and length, good effort/good future " - Steven Spurrier

90 Points (18/20 - France de vin) - This 1.2-hectare vineyard in Pauillac stands next to the 5th growth grand cru classé's of Chateau Batailley, and across the road from Château Grand Puy Lacoste, on soil worthy of a classified growth. The yield here is around 32 hl/ha and the vineyard is planted in equal measure of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The entire batch of their Pauillac parcels is aged in new French oak barrels under the label Château Les Landes de Cach. The result is a superb wine from exceptional soils and winemakers

Taste

The violet colour reveals a complex aromatic structure of red fruits and tart cherries with a swirl of the glass. Supple on the palate with a sublime balance of the fruit and tannins. Toasted notes of vanilla create a mouthwatering finale.

About the Producer

Château de Cach has a long and diverse history. Originally a wine-producing property, it had its vines uprooted in 1934 due to the financial crisis of 1929. The property was purchased in 1938 by the Rioux family, breeders of dairy cows, they also cultivated wheat and potatoes until 1972. It wasn’t until 1979 when Henry Musso purchased the land from the Rothschild family that Château de Cach began to be restored to its former glory. 

It took Henry Musso years of hard work, dedication, persistence, and sacrifice but in1982 he produced and bottled his first wine. Since 1979 Henry has dedicated his life to the property and has passed on his passion for the vine and the land itself to his two daughters. Today Hélène, Henry Musso’s youngest daughter runs things, she relies heavily on the knowledge she attained from her father as well as guidance from wine consultant, Cedric Moreau. It so happens that Mr. Moreau is the president of the Bordeaux wine quality control organisation, Qualibordeaux. Therefore, we can be sure that everything is done by the book and beyond. Sharing the Musso family’s love of all things equine, Cedric also owns Chateau du Hâ and favours micro-oxygenation to make wines which are aged in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. This method results in wines that one would believe were barrel-aged. Meaning, they keep and emphasise their elegance without overpowering them with oak.

Award

90 Points (18/20 - France de vin)

'A thousand Roses'. Named after his mothers love for roses, Owner David Faure has aimed to create aromatic, rich and smooth wines, just like roses. Located in the Southern Médoc with prestigious Grand Crus Classé neighbours, this Château is 100% Organic and a real hidden gem! 

About the Producer

Brought back to life in 1999 when Sophie & David Faure completely renovated the estate, Château Mille Roses is located in the Southern Médoc, between the famous Grand Crus Classés of Château Cantemerle and Giscours. Since 2010, they adopted organic production for their entire estate, no longer using any chemical pesticides or herbicides, believing a rich and well balanced wine with a personal identity comes firtst and foremost from its terroir.

Taste

An intense and deep purple colour, the nose is fresh, carrying floral notes and light notes of vanilla, with a subtle hint of strawberries. The palate is very fresh, lively and reveals a medium to concentrated structure.

Taste

"A powerful wine with great fruit intensity matched and balanced by creamy rich texture and the wonderful crisp slatey natural acidity of Tumbarumba. The melon and stone fruit flavours are perfectly ripe with a pure line of grapefruit acidity that drives the wine to fantastic depth and length, with an incredibly long, fresh and vibrant finish. "

About the Producer

This prestigious wine takes its name, “1877”, from the year 1st generation winemaker, Samuel McWilliam, planted the winery’s first vines in Corowa NSW and McWilliam’s Wines was born. Crafted from vigorously selected, high quality fruit from mature, low yielding vines, the 2015 vintage of McWilliam’s “1877” is a Shiraz from some of the best vines in the Canberra wine growing district.

Wine Press / Awards

Halliday Rating: 95 Points

Trophy: Canberra & Region Wine Show 2016
Trophy: Tumbarumba Wine Show 2017
Gold Medal: China Wine & Spirits Wine Show 2018
Gold Medal: Perth Royal Wine Awards 2018
Gold Medal: Royal Adelaide National wine Show 2018
Gold Medal: Australian National Wine Show 2018
Gold Medal: International wine Challenge 2017
Gold Medal: Perth Royal Wine Awards 2017
Gold Medal: Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2017
Gold Medal: Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2017
Gold Medal: Tumbarumba Wine Show 2017

93 Points Beverage Tasting Institute. Situated a stone's throw from the prestigious Château Latour Martillac, this impressive Pessac Léognan is a full bodied wine offering fantastic value for money and is one not to be missed. The wine is overseen by Pierre Hubert Gory, following his stints at Chateaux Latour and Beychevelle. On the palate this is medium-plus bodied with a gorgeous plush texture and lovely overall concentration. It continues to impress with its excellent balance of ripe fruit and acidity that keeps is fresh through the long, expansive finish. Delicious now, but will evolve nicely over the next decade. This wine is the definition of Fine Wine !

About the Producer

As one ambles to the south of Léognan towards the gates of Martillac, known for producing some of the finest grands crus of the region, one finds oneself next to the Domaine de la Solitude at Chateau de Ferran. Studies have been made upon the soils here to make sure that a perfect parcellary vinification is performed, and this led to the birth of the special cuvee “Les Côtes”. This particular parcel consists of tiny gravel upon a subsoil of clay and chalk. The yield is closely controlled and Philippe Lacoste would rather see a bunch harshly rejected on the ground than risk any green tannins in his wines. Harvest is only performed in the morning with rapid “cuvaison” to avoid any oxidation of the wine.

This stunning property was owned by Jeanne de Lartigue. The Chateau is run today by Ghislaine and Philippe Lacoste who became the directorial generation in 1999. They have worked to make their wine an expression of the superb Martillac terroir as Chateau Ferran strives to imitate the quality of its richest neighbours. The technical direction is now assured by Pierre Hubert Gory, following his stints at Chateaux Latour and Beychevelle. Since longtime the Faure family have emphasize the sustainable agriculture, refusing the using of pesticides, and that’s why the 2013 vintage become organic / biodynamic.

Taste

65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, dark garnet colour. Fruity aromas of cranberry, dark cherry, orange zest, plum, and toffee with a lightly tannic, lively, medium-full body and a charming, medium-long pomegranate, herbs de Provence, bay leaf, and earth finish with firm tannins and moderate oak flavour.

Wine Press

93 Points Beverage Testing Institute

90 Points International Wine Report

'The 2014 Château Ferran begins with inviting aromatics of blackberries and cherries woven together with toast, spices and hints of licorice all taking shape. On the palate this is medium-plus bodied with a gorgeous plush texture and lovely overall concentration. It continues to impress with its excellent balance of ripe fruit and acidity that keeps is fresh through the long, expansive finish. Delicious now, but will evolve nicely over the next decade."

90 Points - Silver Medal - Tastings / BTI - The Arnaud family, owners at the magnificent Château Pomys, have been making great Saint-Estèphe since the 18th century. This classic Saint-Estèphe - formally owned by Estournel, maker of multiple 100 points wines - marry traditional winemaking techniques with state of the art equipment allows the wine to express the characteristics of its terroir. Château Arnaud is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, well structured and rounded, aged in oak barrels in a state of the art underground cellar which keeps the temperature and humidity at a perfect level. An Exceptional wine - Highly Recommended

Taste

The wine has complex aromas of grilled spices, red fruits, beautiful flavours of dried citrus and wild berries, a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish and delicate tannins. 

About the Producer

The Arnaud family, recent owners at the magnificent Château Pomys, know how to make great Saint-Estèphe. Their 2 domaines stretch over 12 hectares around the Marbuzet commune upon an exceptional deep clay/gravel plateau. In the 18th century, the property was one of the most important in the appellation, having passed through the hands of, among others, the world renowned Estournel. The changing of hands of the property reduced it in size until 1951 when the Arnaud family purchased it.

Awards

90 points - Silver Medal Tastings / BTI

One of the 7 Chablis Grand Crus, 'Bougros' wines are more rounded and less austere than the other Grand Cru Chablis and are therefore more accessible when young. From vines aged over 50 years of age, this Chablis Grand Cru from Charly Nicolle has all of the qualities of a Grand Cru, minerality with rich and powerful ripe fruit.

About the Producer

Domaine Charly Nicolle was created with less than one hectare in 1979 by Robert Nicolle and Josette Laroche, who can both trace their history from winemaking families in Fleys back to the late 19th century. Since the creation of the domaine, they have increased the size of their vineyards bit by bit, and currently the domaine produces wine from 20 hectares of vines. In 1999, they were joined by their 20 year old son Charly, who had just graduated from the lycée viticole. Today, Charly is officially in charge of the domaine together with his wife Lucie, but Robert is still out in the vines nearly every day. The largest holdings of the domaine are in AOC Chablis, located for the most part around the village of Fleys. The vinification is on the lees in stainless steel tanks, which produces a house style that is both fresh and vibrant, but also rich on the mid-palate.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: With hues of yellow straw, this brilliant wine shines with bright clarity, filling the nose with delicate, pure aromas. Floral notes from its clay-limestone origins reign. In mouth, its character, the terroir and all the qualities of a Grand Cru are revealed: mineral and rich, powerful ripe fruit.

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: Very clear, with good liveliness, the Savigny-Lès-Beaune Blanc offers aromas of exotic fruits and golden apple on a full mouth but not too heavy. It will be drunk fresh, in its youth (before 5 years old) alone or with fine seafood dishes, baked fish or on chicken blanquette.

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting notes: The colour is lively and sustained and the nose is characterised by its great elegance. There are notes of cherry, strawberry and sub-wood. In the mouth, the tannins are present but quite ripe. This very fleshy wine offers great aromatic persistence. Vosne-Romanée Decelle & Fils will lend itself well to pairings of strengths, ready-made cheeses, game or red meat. This will gain in complexity with 15 to 20 years of ageing.

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting notes:  With a deep and intense dark red colour, it is a powerful wine that presents a very fine nose of raspberry, licorice and cassis. The tannins, ample and silky, are accompanied by a good acidity which suggests its good aging potential. This Gevrey-Chambertin Decelle & Fils will successfully accompany red meats or in sauce and will be at ease with all cheeses, in particular Époisses and / or cheese from Citeaux.

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: "With a medium intensity violet red colour, the “Clos du Roi” Domaine Decelle & Fils presents an expressive nose of ripe fruit and Kirsch. In the mouth, we are seduced by the great finesse of this wine which associates a very present flesh with a tannic structure all in elegance. A very fine wine which will give its most beautiful expression in its youth. It goes beautifully with a roast pork or soft cheeses."

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: This wine is a deep red colour with a very expressive nose. It offers an aromatic palate of well-ripened fruit, including blue berries and red currants, underscored by discreet and smooth oak. The tannic structure is closed but this wine remains tasty thanks to its fleshly and dense structure. It goes perfectly well with grilled red meat or game and is well suited to pairings with strong cheese (epoisse and comté).

Located to the south of the village of Savigny-Lès-Beaune and bordering the Beaune appelation, the c25% of this wine, representing a total volume of less than 4 casks, is matured in new oak and spends 18 months in the silence in the cellars of Decelle Villa. 

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: Boasting a dark red colour, this Savigny exhales a concentrated nose of raspberry and black currant. On the palate, its dense, but suave tannic structure is joined by jammy and slightly spicy notes. This is a wine that can be cellared for a couple of years without difficulty.

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa was part of a boutique Rhône negociant, and he is also a Rhone Valley vigneron. Now they have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premier Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting notes: Boasting a light red ruby colour, this Chorey-Lès-Beaune exhales fresh and fruity aromas. Its structure is supple and tasty on the palate, with morello cherry and raspberry notes. This is a light and elegant wine with few tannins.

This exceptional wine is made by Pierre Jean Villa and will delight any Pinot Noir enthusiast. The colour is intense and deep, the powerful nose unfolds on a bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries and prunes. With ageing more spicy notes will reveal. In the mouth, we are struck by the power of the sensations and the fullness of the flesh. Just delightful !

About the Producer

Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier Decelle is the vigneron behind Mas Amiel in Roussillon, and he also revived Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion. Pierre-Jean Villa have purchased and restored an historic 19th century cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges along with about 20 acres of vineyards in various Burgundy locations. They also source grapes from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet for their Domaine Decelle-Villa venture. The domaine makes more than a dozen wines, from a Grand Cru and Premiers Crus to village and regional appellations.

Taste

Winemakers tasting notes: The colour is intense and deep. The powerful nose unfolds on a bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries and prunes. With aging more spicy notes will reveal. In the mouth, we are struck by the power of the sensations and the fullness of the flesh. 

About the Producer

The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' dates back to the 14th Century, however, it is more recently! after the French Revolution in 1797 that Domaine De Boisseyt is formed. Family run for six generations by the Chol family, and now the Decelle Family, Romain Decelle aims to convert the entire estate to organic viticulture and re-establish Domaine De Boisseyt as one of the great Northern Rhone producers alongside Guigal and Chapoutier.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: A nose of black fruits ripened by the sun, with aromas of the Garrigue and spices express the power of the vintage, with delicate floral aromas complimenting the whole. Ripe fruit flesh, velvety palate and spicy tannins provide toned length. It is a wine of very good aging.

About the Producer

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, and since 1891. The estate’s vineyards are situated on the famous “Plateau de la Crau” the stony terrace where there is nothing but “galets roulés”, or rounded stones, as far as the eye can see. This special terroir imparts a highly distinctive minerality to the wines. Vieux Télégraphe is made from predominantly three grape varieties, 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre plus 5% Cinsault and Clairette. In their state-of-the-art gravity flow winery, the grapes are partially destemmed and are fermented in both stainless steel and wood cuves. The blending is done at the end of June after which the wine is matured in large foudres for 20 months. The red wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered and display tremendous concentration and intense flavours of dark cherry and “garrigue”. The best vintages will age for 20 years and more.

Wine Press

JAMESSUCKLING.COM – AUG. 29, 2018 – JAMES SUCKLING

94 Points. Bright and brambly. Ripe, blueberry, raspberry and cassis aromas with a strong thread of wild herb notes. The shape is refined and taut through the palate. Some airy, fleshy lightness here with plush, fine and dense tannins. Finishes fresh with red fruit. Great value.  

JEBDUNNUCK.COM – AUG. 28, 2018

92 Points. Vinified and aged in tronconique tanks, Télégramme (it’s the classic blend but slightly shifted toward the Mourvèdre) offers a rich, concentrated, structured style that over the past 5-10 years has shown more depth, elegance, and structure. Black raspberries, white flowers, graphite, garrigue, and mineral notes all give way to a medium to full-bodied, layered, beautifully textured 2017 that has fine tannin, plenty of depth and a good finish.

VINOUS - DEC 2019 - JOSH RAYNOLDS

93 Points. Deep ruby-red. Intensely perfumed raspberry and cherry aromas open up quickly with air and develop suggestions of candied flowers and baking spices. Stains the palate with intense red fruit preserve flavors that are lifted and sharpened by a smoky element. At once lively and well-concentrated, finishing with solid, fruity thrust, supple tannins and persistent spiciness. 

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. 'Les Corbonnes' is a small plot of Viognier vines on a steep slope in the commune of Chavanay, Northern Rhone. Sheltered from the wind to create a hot micro-climate, this Domaine De Boisseyt Condrieu is a rich, full-bodied and complex wine, fermented with natural yeasts and then aged for 9 months in 8 hl casks. 

About the Producer

The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' dates back to the 14th Century, however, it is more recently! after the French Revolution in 1797 that Domaine De Boisseyt was formed. Family run for six generations by the Chol family, and now the Decelle Family, Romain Decelle aims to convert the entire estate to organic viticulture and re-establish Domaine De Boisseyt as one of the great Northern Rhone producers alongside Guigal and Chapoutier.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: Aromatic with a complex nose with multiple fruity aromas of apricots, peaches, citrus fruits and spicy and woody notes. The mouth is round and fleshy, a nice minerality gives length and balance to this wine.

Press

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. 'The 2018 Condrieu Les Corbonnes is slightly softerand more textured than the 2019, oering moreapricot, honeyed peach, and orange marmalade-like notes as well as a medium to full-bodied,supple, forward texture. Enjoy bottles over thecoming year or two.' Tasted: 11/19/2020