Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2023 (Pessac-Léognan) is a highly perfumed, energetic Bordeaux (~95–97 pts, peaks 98). Red berries, violet, graphite, and spice with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Cabernet Franc–driven, floral, and highly expressive 2028–2045.
2021 Michel Magnien Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes: Burghound ~90. Elegant, fresh and spicy, with red fruit, rose and Asian spice. Medium-bodied with moderate tannins. Best enjoyed 2026–2032; a classic, refined 2021 Vosne.
Bright effusive aromatics that run the entire spectrum of red to blue to black fruits amongst notes of pepper, thyme, pine needle and orange zest. The finish is expansive, supple and full of bright energy, with a long lingering echo of flavor.
Puligny-Montrachet is a village in the Côte de Beaune, located in the area that produces the best white wines in Burgundy: the Golden Triangle, bounded by the villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.
2022 Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot: 93–94 pts from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck & Wine Enthusiast. Rich yet refined, with dark fruit, cocoa, spice and mineral notes. Age-worthy through the early 2030s.
This wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate.
After 18yrs in ex-Bourbon barrels old ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts ex-Port Pipes & ex-Madeira Drums work their magic for a minimum of 6 months, creating a whiskey rich & warming with a lingering malty sweetness & notes of cinnamon baked apple & biscuit.
Rich yet impeccably balanced, this Chardonnay offers aromas of white peach, apricot, citrus blossom, chamomile, and toasted hazelnut. Layers of nectarine, lemon curd, brioche, and saline minerality lead to a long, elegant finish. 97 pts James Suckling.
