France

Domaine Derey Fixin Premier Cru Les Hervelets 2021

Region: France- Burgundy CotedeNuits

  "Plenty of volume in the middle, robust tannins behind. Hard to place but pretty good in the darker fruit style with a touch of liquorice." - Jasper Morris MW   "Les Hervelets is a Premier Cru climat within the small commune of...

Janots Bos Bourgogne Rouge 2020

Region: France- Burgundy Other

  "The vineyard is located in Pommard (Mont Poulain and Taupes de Vianges) and in Corgoloin ‘En Bellicot. The wine has been aged in wood for about 7 months, without using new barrels. In the nose ripe fruit, especially cherries, small red...

Jean Tardy Fixin La Place 2021

Region: France- Burgundy CotedeNuits

  "Ripe, fresh and cool aromas include those of spiced plum, newly turned earth and a whiff of the sauvage. The rich, succulent and generous medium weight flavors exude a subtle minerality that provides a sense of lift to the youthfully austere,...

Dominique Piron Morgon Cote du Py 2021

Region: France- Beaujolais

  "The Morgon cru is located on the hills of the town of Villié Morgon in the North Beaujolais. The climate is continental and the small plots from which this wine comes benefit from a south-eastern exposure overlooking the Saône...

Gueissard Cuvee G Bandol Rouge 2016

Region: France-(Other)

  "This estate that has vines in both Bandol and Côtes de Provence appellations has two powerful Bandol reds in its range. Rich and spicy, this wood-aged wine is still young and packed with juicy red fruits. Dominate by structured...

Faiveley 'Clos Des Cortons' Grand Cru 1999 1500mL-Magnum

Region: France- Burgundy CotedeBeaune

Stephen Tanzer 95 Points!   "Healthy full medium red. Spectacular fully ripe aromas of blackberry, black cherry, graphite and minerals. Intense on entry, then sappy, penetrating and powerful in the middle palate, with its black and red fruit and...

Chateau Petrus 2000

Region: France- Bordeaux Right Bank

Dubost Brouilly Cuvee Pierreux Beaujolais 2022

Region: France- Beaujolais

  "A perfumed nose of berries, earth, mushrooms, cloves and sour cherries. It´s crunchy and creamy with plenty of fruit character. Medium body with round tannins. Dense and velvety with a focused finish. Drink or hold." - James...

Chateau Certan De May Pomerol 2012

Region: France- Bordeaux Right Bank

  "From proprietress Odette Barrau-Badar, this vineyard has produced a 2012 with a dark plum/purple color. There is often considerable Cabernet Franc in this blend, and I think that comes through in this wine with its notes of forest floor, earth...

Dom L'Austral 'Les Vigneaux' 2018

Region: France- Loire Valley

  "Very pure nose on red fruits, spices and beautiful and subtle vegetal notes. In the mouth, you will have a wine with a beautiful structure built on ultra fine tannins. Harmony in expression for this full and vibrant wine.  In the heart of...

Tronquoy-Lalande Saint-Estephe 2014

Region: France- Bordeaux Left Bank

  "A more elegant, refined bouquet compared to its peers, a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar, iodine and violets.  The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous opening, and the tannins are a bit drier than I would have liked, though...

Fugue De Nenin Pomerol 2016

Region: France- Bordeaux Right Bank

  "The second wine of the estate, the 2016 Fugue de Nenin is 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc that sees a slightly shorter time in oak. This elegant, medium-bodied, impressively balanced 2016 has a fleshy, forward style as well as classic damp...

Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem Rouge 2018

Region: France- Languedoc Roussillon

  "Great dark garnet-red. The first nose is quite closed with a dominant of graphitic, leather, and then intense aromas of pepper, black fruits and scrubs. The attack is rich, dense. Then the wine is fleshy and solar. The final is sappy served by...

Bila Haut L'Esquerda Cotes du Roussillon 2018

Region: France- Languedoc Roussillon

  "The colour is intense, deep and steady. The first nose is remarkably fresh, it shows maturity with aromas of black fruits and warm spices. We find the soils of origin are revealed with floral notes (violet) which are lightly smoky. We can find...

Matrot Auxey-Duresses Rouge 2021

Region: France- Burgundy CotedeBeaune

  "More purity to the nose than the Maranges. Continues on the palate in a light raspberry mode, balanced tannins behind and very good length for the vintage. Not rustic at all." - Allen Meadows   "Pinot Noir from vines with an average...

Dom Desvignes Morgon Saint Vincent 2022

Region: France- Beaujolais
Organic

  "A mix from just under 5-hectares of various plots in the north of the appellation, the 2022 Morgon la Voûte Saint Vincent, has a perfumed nose of red cherries, kirsch, and tangerine scents. The palate is medium-bodied, harmonious and quite...

Delas Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes 2021

Region: France- Rhone Valley Northern
Sustainably-made

  "The colour is a deep garnet red. The nose is essentially fruity, with strong aromas of cassis and plums, an a touch of violets. This is an ample, well-rounded wine in the mouth that has sufficient tannins for ageing capacity.   100% syrah...

Clos de Gamot Cahors Le Gamotin 2020

Region: France-(Other)
Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

  "Spicy earth aromas on the nose alongside red berries, cherries and notes of fresh tobacco. The spice and earth notes continue on to a mid-palate packed with red and black fruits. There's a freshness and balance to accompany the fruit,...

M. Chapoutier Les Arenes Cornas 2017

Region: France- Rhone Valley Northern
Organic

  "Earthen layers of iron and crushed stone juxtapose lilac petals and menthol in this intensely aromatic, textbook Cornas. It's moderately full on the palate, ripe but pure in fruit, showcasing black-plum and cherry flavors. Layers of dried herb...

Rougeot-Dupin Santenay Rouge 2018

Region: France- Burgundy CotedeBeaune

    "Domaine Rougeot has a long history of making superb white wines out of the famed village of Meursault. The Rougeot-Dupin label is a venture that started in 1990 in order to diversify the family range. The wines are made from purchased...