Collection
Bordeaux
Château Lilian Ladouys, St Estephe, FR, 2023 (FUTURES PRESALE) 6pk OWC92-94pts James Suckling
93pts Jane Anson
93pts Decanter
91-93pts Vinous
91-93pts Wine Advocate
90-92pts The Wine Independent
88-90pts Vinous
57% Cabernet Sauvignon
37% Merlot
5% Petit Verdot
1% Cabernet Franc
Bourbon
Bourbon "Repeal Reserve", George Remus, 750mLAromas of caramelized pecans candied cherry & maple syrup leading to flavors of rich caramel maple & candied raisin candied cherry barrel char & rich cinnamon. Intense cinnamon & peppermint spice with lingering notes of vanilla caramel & oak on the finish
Champagne
Champagne “Grand Vintage Extra Brut” Moët & Chandon, Épernay, FR, 201594pts Wine Spectator
93pts Vinous
93pts Jeb Dunnuck
92pts James Suckling
91pts Wine Advocate
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir "Dutton-Jentoft Vineyard", DuMOL, Sonoma, CA, 2021Vinous 97 Points
James Suckling 96 Points
Burgundy
Nuits-Saint-Georges “Les Charmois”, Domaine Jean Grivot, FR, 2022Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Charmois is a lieu-dit sitting on the south side of the combe behind the town with a northeast exposition. Les Charmois ripens later and displays pretty fruit character with pronounced earthiness and is firmly structured.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, "Bentrock Vineyard", The Hilt Estate, Santa Rita Hills, CA, 201997pts James Suckling
95pts Jeb Dunnuck
95pts Decanter
95pts Vinous
White Burgundy
Chassagne-Montrachet, Chateau de la Maltroye, FR, 2022Situated in Chassagne-Montrachet in the south of the Cote d'Or, Chateau de la Maltroye has been a family property since 1939. It is easily recognizable by its 18th century, glazed tile roof. The vineyard encompasses over 32 acres in Chassagne-Montrachet
Bordeaux
Château d'Issan, Margaux, FR, 2021 (MAGNUM OWC)96 Points James Suckling
93 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Insider
White Burgundy
Chassagne-Montrachet "Vieilles Vignes", Vincent Girardin, FR, 2022Very typical perfumed nose, much more intense than the preceding wines. Much richer fruit. The mid- palate is very luscious with strong acids & some orange peel accents. It has power but isn’t too heavy. Long, high acid & persistent fruit on the finish.
Bourbon
Bourbon, "Murray Hill Club" Joseph Magnus, 750mLToasty, buttery notes of vanilla and char, with layers of spiced, dried fruits through the finish
Bordeaux
Château d'Aiguilhe, Cotes de Castillon, FR, 2023 (FUTURES PRESALE) 6-pack 6x750 ml92-94pts Jeb Dunnuck
92-93pts James Suckling
92pts Decanter
90-92pts Vinous
90-92pts The Wine Independent
89-91pts Wine Advocate
Bordeaux
Château Clos de Boüard, Montagne Saint-Émilion, FR, 2023 (FUTURES) 6pk 6x750mL91-92pts James Suckling
90pts Jane Anson
80% Merlot
20% Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "Igneous", Venge Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA, 2022This wine begins with wonderful purple color & aromatics that fall within the black fruit spectrum. Blackberry preserve & currant syrup fill the senses & pique curiosity. As this wine opens up, the background notes of sweet vanillin & earth come forth.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Sigrid", Bergström Winery, Willamette Valley, OR, 2021Medley of key lime lemon zest & yuzu. Beyond the citrus nose with green banana honeydew & cardamom. Aromatic expression carries through on the palate where it finds balance with flaky pie crust & creamy richness. Layered with oak spice & balanced acidity.
Burgundy
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Mont Des Oiseaux", Domaine de L'arlot, FR, 2020 (Géraldine Godot)From the young 25 year+ vines of 1er Cru Clos de L’Arlot in clay-limestone soil.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, Ygnacia, HdV, Carneros, 2019RP 94Pts.
Made with destemmed grapes & matured for 18 months in 20% new French oak. It has a medium ruby-purple color & expressive cranberry sauce, red cherries, orange peel, forest floor & mushroom aromas. The light-bodied palate is fresh & chalky, with
Rioja
Tempranillo "Torre Muga", Bodegas Muga, Rioja, ES, 2020Jeb Dunnuck 97Points
James Suckling 97Points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95Points
Wine Spectator 93Points
Bordeaux
Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac, FR, 202196pts Wine Enthusiast
95pts James Suckling
95pts Decanter
94pts Vinous
94pts Wine Spectator
94pts Jane Anson
94pts Vinous
93pts The Wine Independent
93pts Jeb Dunnuck
93pts Wine Advocate
Bordeaux
Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 202196pts Vinous
96pts Decanter
96pts James Suckling
95pts Wine Advocate
95pts Jane Anson
95pts The Wine Cellar Insider
95pts The Wine Independent
94pts Jeb Dunnuck
93pts Wine Spectator
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir "MacIntyre Estate Vineyard", DuMOL, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2022Tiny red & black tightly wound fruits, minerals, cassis & red apple skin then savory umami characters akin to kelp, iodine, & herbal pine notes. Wild berry fruit drives the tangy palate. There's a lovely herbal, woodsy edge emanating from the vines themse
Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée "Vielles Vignes", Michel Magnien, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (4th generation family winemaker)90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.