93 Points - James Suckling. Named for its iron rich, red volcanic soils, Monte Rosso has produced grapes of unmistakable character for more than a century. Three generations of the Martini family have made wine from this iconic vineyard and it continues to inspire their winemaking team on a deeply profound level. Monte Rosso remains the source of some of the most coveted bottles in the Louis M. Martini portfolio. Full bodied and concentrated the textured mouthfeel is plush, finishing long. Vibra

92-95 Points - Jasper Morris MW. This Meursault Cuvée Charles Maxime from Domaine Latour-Giraud is a blend of the Lieux-dits of Les Vireuils, Les Corbins and Les Pelles. A plump, rich and generous wine, it is fermented and matured in barrel, around a 1/3 of which are new oak, for 15-16 months. On the nose citrus, lemon and almonds with a touch of green olive and dried hay followed by toasted almonds and lemon confit.  About the Producer Jean-Pierre Latour has 10 hectares under vine in Meursault.

97 Points - Jasper Morris MW. In the heart of the Côte des Blancs to the south of the village of Meursault is the famed 1er cru Genevrières, named after the juniper trees that used to grow there many years ago. The Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is a wine of exquisite structure and length, with a wonderful elegance and smooth rounded palate. Pure, very fine with nice fruit on the nose. The palate shows a deep complexity with an exceptional minerality and energy. Round, deep,

96 Points - bettane et desseauve. Laurent‑Perrier is selective when declaring vintages from only the very best years to create a rare and exceptional wine, characteristic of the House’s style. The 2012 wine year was complicated with winter and spring frosts, hail and cryptogamic diseases, which had an impact on the yield, which was rather moderate. The dry, sunny summer allowed the grapes to ripen to perfection allowing for an exceptional harvest. Sensory Characteristics EyeThe wine is white gol

90 Points - Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. An exquisitely elegant English sparkling rosé wine showing great finesse, beautifully delicate bubbles and wonderful structure. A perfect companion to any celebration. Works well with most seafood; scallops, prawns or tuna carpaccio. Taste It has a delicate salmon-pink hue with tiny bubbles. Enticing aromas of wild strawberries and white peach mingle with a hint of rosehip. There are subtle autolytic notes of vanilla-scented brioche and scon

93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier. 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!  Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier "The aroma is mineral, refined, and live

95 Points - Falstaff. Pieter Ferreira, often hailed as the "Master of Bubbles" in South Africa, is a highly esteemed winemaker known for his exceptional sparkling wines, particularly the Method Cap Classique (MCC) wines, akin to the traditional Champagne method. In the 2015 vintage of the Cape Winelands, widely regarded as a standout year for winemaking, the ideal climate conditions of mild temperatures throughout the growing season led to even grape ripening. This harmonious ripening, especiall

96 Points - bettane et desseauve. 'La Cuvée' comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent‑Perrier to craft a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process (4 years) in their cellars. Laurent‑Perrier’s style and personality are defined by its very high proportion of Chardonnay, made up of Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 30-35%, Meunier 10-15% sourced from over 100 different Crus for maximum complexity and balance. Sensory Characteristics Eye

95 Points - James Halliday / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. From the vineyard’s best block of Chardonnay, south facing and planted on a 450-million-year-old marine fossil ridge, matured for 15 months with 100% new French oak fermentation, the result is a powerful, decadent yet restrained Hunter Valley Chardonnay filled with complex savoury characters, white peach, and flinty aromas. Wine Press / Awards Halliday 5 Red Star Winery "Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. In the southernmost part of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, the 392 hectares (969 acres) of Santenay’s vines take root on the first slopes of the Mont de Sene hill. The name of this appellation refers to Roman times when the village was renowned for its thermal baths and its natural spring, "Santinae aquae", meaning "healing water" in Latin. Notes  of white flowers (acacia) and opens on lemon and candied pineapple. The palate is rich and mineral with a nice salinity, whi

95 Points - Daniel Blais. 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, th

90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. The Casa La Rad wines are made from their most valuable vineyard, the La Rad vineyard, with vines older than 35 years of age. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before spending 14 months in new French oak barrels and aged on its lees. 50% Chardonnay, 30% Malvasia and 20% Viura. This wine has a lot of body that shows fresh and vibrant aromas of white peach, citrus, white flowers and mineral notes. Elegant and well balanced with a creamy texture. A gorgeous

93 Points - Robert Parker. The Zinfandel Old Vines is a blend of declassified wine from Turley’s old-vine vineyards. A great buy and one of the best old-vine cuvees the Turleys have produced, rich full-bodied, and unctuously textured, it explodes from the glass revealing black fruits, earth, kirsch, licorice, pepper, and underbrush elements.  Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Feb 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Robert Parker "The 2021 Zinfandel Old Vines has a medium ruby color and plush red and black ch

92 Points - bettane et desseauve.Thanks to its perfect mastery of the Chardonnay’s vinification, a rare and demanding grape variety, Laurent‑Perrier offers a 100% Chardonnay champagne without added sugar. From a year when maturity allows a sufficient natural sugar content, Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is an exceptional wine. Sensory Characteristics Eye The wine has a white gold colour with a fine sparkle. Nose The nose displays minerality and hints of citrus. Palate The wine is balanced and susta

95 Points - bettane et desseauve. Pioneer of the Brut Nature category, Laurent‑Perrier Ultra Brut is a wine with no added sugar and expresses the quintessential character of champagne. Launched in 1981, this innovation is a true illustration of the House’s know‑how, exclusively developed from a year selected for its perfect balance between maturity and acidity. Sensory Characteristics EyeA very pale and crystal‑bright in colour.NoseIntense and complex on the nose with a wide range of aromas, inc

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. This Estate Pinot Noir is the quintessential expression of Talley vineyards. Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels it represents the cool climate and hillside topography of the San Luis Obispo Coast's Arroyo Grande Valley. Aromas of rich raspberry, clove, strawberry cream, and candle wax unfold into flavours of bright cherry, sandalwood, pomegranate, and thyme that finishes with a juicy, bright, and stunning length. Winemakers Tasting Notes Aromas of rich

92-94 Points - Vinous Media. This wine is a Domaine du Pavillon “monopole”. It has the extremely rare distinction of possessing 2 different levels of appellation within the same 2 ha (5 acres) vineyard. "En Mareschaut" is derived from the Old French term “maresche” (marsh). The lower parts of Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny were marshy due to their proximity to the Lauve spring. Major drainage work was undertaken to dry up the land and make it suitable for planting vines. This grapes in this vi

90 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard. 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. Kosmos Blanc de Blancs is a 100% Chardonnay cuvee with 3 years maturation showing generous citrus and floral aromas with a lovely effervescence. Taste: "The nose of this Champagne is generous, with citrus and floral aromas. The palate

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

92 Points - Decanter. The Michel family has crafted wines in Chablis since the 19th century, passing down a rooted sense of excellence through generations. Their family vineyard, with 45-year-old vines on average, sits in the heart of the original Chablis terroir, within a two-kilometer radius of the winery's most prestigious parcels. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Decanter "Cool and linear, very good focus, with crisp apple acidity and mineral characters. Fine and elegant. A thoroughbred, needs

94 Points - Stephen Tanzer - The 'Aux Bousselots' Premier Cru vines are on a well-drained, south-facing plot on the Vosne-Romanée side of the village which has a reputation for making a very gracious style of Burgundy with a natural charm. Aromas of small red fruits and spices, the tannic structure was firm in its youth but has gained softness over time, and this 2014 has matured beautifully and is in its prime. Wine Press 17/20 - La Revue du Vin de France About the Producer Domaine Decelle &

97 Points - Falstaff. The 'Grand Siècle' is a name for the prosperous 17th century in France, known for human creativity surpassing nature. Louis XIV, the 'Sun King,' created the Château de Versailles, symbolising harmony and perfection. In Champagne, the term "vintage" typically signifies excellence in Prestige Cuvées. However, Laurent-Perrier believes that only blending can achieve perfection beyond nature's offerings, resulting in a champagne with long ageing potential, evolving depth, intens

96 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. A wonderful Burgundian style Pinot Noir from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. An aromatic, savoury nose with notes of damson plum, dark berry, forest floor, nori, peppercorns, salami and salted, black liquorice. Medium-bodied, with plush fruit but still a seriously structured wine with layered tannins. Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater (2