The 2015 Fleurie Clepsydre comes from high density planting (9

`The 2015 Fleurie Clepsydre comes from high density planting (9,000 vines per hectare) on granite soils cropped at 30 hectoliters per hectare, and the fruit here is 100% destemmed followed by ten months in oak casks. It has a meaty nose with garrigue scents infusing the dark berry fruit. The palate is well balanced with supple ripe tannin and crisp acidity, with a well defined, fresh finish that leaves a residue of white pepper on the aftertaste. There is an uncommon sense of mystery about this Fleurie…and I like that` 90 Points Neal Martin

Anne Sophie Dubois makes wines that have one foot in the Burgundian tradition, and the other in something quintessentially Beaujolaisian (if that`s a word). Longer elevage on the Alchimiste cuvee make it one for the cellar, where the higher altitude of her Fleurie vines really delivers freshness and super super complexity.

Anne Sophie Dubois makes wines that have one foot in the Burgundian tradition, and the other in something quintessentially Beaujolaisian (if that`s a word). Longer elevage on the Alchimiste cuvee make it one for the cellar, where the higher altitude of her Fleurie vines really delivers freshness and super super complexity.

Anne Sophie Dubois makes wines that have one foot in the Burgundian tradition, and the other in something quintessentially Beaujolaisian (if that`s a word). Longer elevage on the Alchimiste cuvee make it one for the cellar, where the higher altitude of her Fleurie vines really delivers freshness and super super complexity.

Anne Sophie Dubois makes wines that have one foot in the Burgundian tradition, and the other in something quintessentially Beaujolaisian (if that`s a word). Longer elevage on the Alchimiste cuvee make it one for the cellar, where the higher altitude of her Fleurie vines really delivers freshness and super super complexity.

Anne Sophie Dubois makes wines that have one foot in the Burgundian tradition, and the other in something quintessentially Beaujolaisian (if that`s a word). Longer elevage on the Alchimiste cuvee make it one for the cellar, where the higher altitude of her Fleurie vines really delivers freshness and super super complexity.

Anne Sophie Dubois makes wines that have one foot in the Burgundian tradition, and the other in something quintessentially Beaujolaisian (if that`s a word). Longer elevage on the Alchimiste cuvee make it one for the cellar, where the higher altitude of her Fleurie vines really delivers freshness and super super complexity.

`This has a rounder nose with more textural depth – this shows lower sulfur in style but there was a little sulfur used at bottling time – the fruit red and attractive. Supple, silky again – here the flavours and texture are more generous and easier to appreciate – despite a little extra concentration there’s extra generosity and a little extra energy too. Broad and beautifully mouth-watering in the finish – a really delicious finish – beautiful stuff – simply an excellent 2021.` Bill Nanson

`Youthful and fresh bottle. A bit lactic nose, some barn, graphite and cedar wood. Lean body, good pressure and depth, mellow, medium tannin. Very good length. Great PQR. 92`92 Points, Cellertracker 2022

`Tasted blind. Rich, exotic, spicy nose – almost Mouton-like! Masses packed in here: fruit, tannin and character. Set for a very long life. Long and with masses of ingredients bursting out at the seams. Though it will need lots of time. 14.5% Drink 2030 – 2055` 18.5 Points Jancis Robinson

`This bottle was in remarkable shape. It opened with a pop and poured out a pleasant pale salmon colour. The nose was complex and showed notes of smoked meats, strawberry, cherry, caramel, white mushroom and truffle. It was full and rich in the mouth with outstanding detail of red fruits and chalk. The finish was long and tangy and it acquitted itself well with quail with pomegranate and was also right at home with roasted pork belly.` Jeremy Holmes, Cellertracker.

`Showing a light ruby shine that radiates from the glass, the Bartolo Mascarello 2017 Barolo proves once again that elegance can be achieved, despite the many challenges of an extreme vintage, when worked by the right hands. In this case, the hands are those of Bartolo`s daughter, the legendary Maria Teresa Mascarello. This celebrated Barolo boasts a silky sheen and glossy character that transcends bouquet and mouthfeel. Wild cherry, lilac, iron ore and candied orange peel are revealed softly on the bouquet. The wine takes a few minutes to open before all those pretty little details come into view. Acidity is an important component of this graceful Barolo, as it ties together the fruit and heightens that sense of electricity and liveliness. This is a collectors` bottle to keep safely in your cellar.` 96 Points Monica Larner

`Multifaceted aromas of rose, iris, leather, cranberry, truffle and the barest hint of game lead the nose. The radiant palate offers creamy strawberry, ripe red cherry, orange zest, baking spice, dried herb and tobacco alongside firm but polished tannins. Fresh acidity provides balance while a mineral vein energizes the finish. With its smooth texture, it`s already tempting but hold for even more complexity. Drink 2018–2026.` Kerin O`Keefe

`Rinaldi’s 2013 Barolo Brunate is dark, sensual and super-inviting. A wine of restraint, the 2013 is endowed with terrific depth and tons of personality. At the same time, the 2013 is not an explosive wine (like the 2010), but rather a Barolo that speaks to total finesse. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, menthol, violet and hard candy inflections give the 2013 much of its exceptional beauty and resonance. The wine’s sheer inner sweetness makes it nearly impossible to put down the glass.` 97 Points Antonio Galloni

`This third flight comes to a rousing finish with the 2010 Barolo Otin Fiorin Pie Rupestris - Nebioli. A towering, statuesque Barolo, the 2010 dazzles from the very first taste. It is, of course, too young, but it is a wine I chose for this tasting because I wanted Vinous readers to have a chance to experience it. When all is said and done, 2010 is the greatest young vintage I have tasted at Cappellano.` NR Antonio Galloni

`The 2011 Barolo Otin Fiorin Pie Rupestris-Nebioli is a gorgeous wine. Sweet, perfumed and inviting, the 2011 is going to need time to shed some baby fat. The elevated ripeness and alcohol of the year are both quite evident, and yet there is a certain raw magnetism to the 2011 that is quite appealing. I expect the 2011 will open up earlier than many recent vintages, but I would still give it time at the very least to recover from its recent bottling. As always, Cappellano prefers that scores for his wines not be published. I consider 2011 an intermediary vintage here, as it is pretty much everywhere.` NR Antonio Galloni

`The 2012 Barolo Barolo Rupestris is super-refined and nuanced. Expressive floral notes and bright, red-toned fruit lift from the glass in this very pretty, elegant Rupestris. Silky tannins add to the wine`s considerable appeal. In most vintages, Rupestris is a bigger wine, but the 2012 is especially elegant. The 2012 captures the essence of what makes Barolo such a compelling wine - above all else, power without excess weight. Stated simply, the 2012 is a total knockout` NR Antonio Galloni

`The 2013 is a distinctly cool, savory Barolo Rupestris with dark tonalities of fruit and striking textural depth, but also a bit more reserve than is usually the case. Precision, nuance and detail are among the many signatures in this gorgeous, compelling Barolo. A closing burst of perfume adds intrigue, but the 2013 is a wine of reserve that needs time to be at its very best.` NR Antonio Galloni

`The 2013 is a distinctly cool, savory Barolo Rupestris with dark tonalities of fruit and striking textural depth, but also a bit more reserve than is usually the case. Precision, nuance and detail are among the many signatures in this gorgeous, compelling Barolo. A closing burst of perfume adds intrigue, but the 2013 is a wine of reserve that needs time to be at its very best.` NR Antonio Galloni

`With fruit sourced from ancient vines in Gabutti (in Serralunga d`Alba), the Cappellano 2017 Barolo Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris occupies that perfect moment in time, that magic moment, when Nebbiolo shines from the inside out. I really fell in love with this wine thanks to its weightless quality of fruit, its ethereal personality and its softly lingering aromas of licorice, redcurrant, cigar ash and blood orange. The fruit never fades, and the wine soothes the palate thanks to its tannins that are finely polished and silky. The 2017 is drinking beautifully right now.` 97 Points Monica Larner

`The 2001 vintage in Piedmont has long been a favorite of mine. Bruno Giacosa’s 2001 Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto is explosive and decadently rich from the very first taste. The 2001 is arguably the last truly classic vintage for the Rocche Red Label. To be sure, the 2004, 2005 and 2007 are all compelling, but the 2001 has more in common stylistically with vintages like 1996 and 1999. Dense, perfumed and wonderfully intense, the 2001 is phenomenally great. Wow.` 98 Points Antonio Galloni

`Kirsch, cherry and floral aromas and flavors kick off, augmented by eucalyptus, tar, tobacco and mineral notes. Tightly wound, this is more expressive than austere, with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity driving the long finish. This should be superb in about 10 years. Best from 2023 through 2045.` 96 Points Bruce Sanderson

A leader of the biodynamic movement in the Loire valley. Mark Angeli`s 7 hectare property has not just produced wines with a real sense of character and integrity, but has been an anchor for a new constellation of talent in the region, inspired by his wine, welcoming advice and enthusiam.

A leader of the biodynamic movement in the Loire valley. Mark Angeli`s 7 hectare property has not just produced wines with a real sense of character and integrity, but has been an anchor for a new constellation of talent in the region, inspired by his wine, welcoming advice and enthusiam.

Jasnières, a 6km long crescent-shaped appellation of south-facing vines on a steep hillside comprising clay studded with flint overlying limestone. Same plots as Prémices (5-20yo vines), Rosiers is a selection of the best and most age-worthy barrels. Aged for ten months in 5-8yo 350ltr barriques with malos permitted

The Chateau Pradeaux style is unashamedly old-school: structured

A hommage to the greatness of the Mouvedre grape. One of the greatest wines in Bandol, the grapes are never destemmed, so these wines can age breathtakingly well and never offer anything less then a beaker of the warm south, with an abundance of character.

A hommage to the greatness of the Mouvedre grape. One of the greatest wines in Bandol, the grapes are never destemmed, so these wines can age breathtakingly well and never offer anything less then a beaker of the warm south, with an abundance of character.

A hommage to the greatness of the Mouvedre grape. One of the greatest wines in Bandol, the grapes are never destemmed, so these wines can age breathtakingly well and never offer anything less then a beaker of the warm south, with an abundance of character.

Not made every year, but back in the game, the entry level rose is designed to be a bit easier to drink then the straight Bandol. Made from vines on average 30 years old is actually a pretty small production, only about 80-90 cases a year. Very nicely balanced and precise. Super super value

`This wine is reminiscent of Roger Sabon`s Le Secret des Sabon, with a style that borders on Italian Amarone. Powerful, full-bodied, alcoholic flavors, redolent with truffle, meat juices, roasted herbs, tar, sweaty saddle leather, plum, and soy, are incredibly complex but also provocative, and no doubt controversial. In the mouth, the wine is fleshy, full-bodied, thick, and juicy, pushing the level of ripeness to the limit. A distinctive and singular effort, as all Henri Bonneau`s wines are, this wine is silky and velvety, but should continue to drink well for another 25-30 years.` 96 Points Robert Parker

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

Gramenon are arguably the finest producer of Cotes de Rhone in the South. Their cheaper wines are simple, but expressive - and as you go up in the range, you get close to levels of complexity and soul that you rarely see outside mythical domaines like Rayas and Bonneau

`The 2016 L’Hermitage came from another magnum. This strides authoritatively into the room wanting to make a big impression with its penetrating scents of maraschino cherries, blueberry and cassis on the nose, bunches of violet intermingling with olive tapenade. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins and spine-tingling acidity. Yes, it is way too young to broach, yet the pedigree of this Hermitage is patently obvious.` 97 Points Neal Martin