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.
RIISE “Peace” 2022: I’m not finding a verified professional score for this vintage yet. The 2021 earned 97 Jeb Dunnuck/95 Wine Advocate, showing the wine’s signature profile of ripe black fruit, pepper, savory meat, concentration and length.
