France Burgundy

96 pts. James Suckling A very classic Corton-Charlemagne that’s very powerful, but very cool and fresh with a super mineral personality. Concentrated but finely etched palate with great acidity that drives the very long, stony finish. Better from 2021.

91 points - Wine Enthusiast This village Chassagne-Montrachet is structured as well as fruity. Its mineral edge balances with apple and bright citrus fruits giving the wine freshness and a distinct texture. Drink the wine from 2020.

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Bottled a mere week before I tasted it, Thivin's Beaujolais 2019 Côte de Brouilly unwinds in the glass with inviting aromas of plums, red berries, warm spices and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and enveloping, it's bright and precise, with fine depth at the core and real energy, concluding with a long, gently tannic finish. A touch finer-boned and...

Colin Barollet, located in Mersault, dates back to 1879. The domaine is known from producing wines of elegance, finesse and balance. This is unbelievable white Burgundy/Chardonnay at this price. It’s juicy, bright, crisp and mouthwatering, with just a touch of mineral. Great value here! Drink now to 2022.

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Notes of rose petal, red cherry, cassis and wood smoke introduce Calot's 2017 Morgon Vieilles Vignes, a medium to full-bodied, ample, velvety wine that's quite firm and concentrated. A serious Morgon, it will improve with a year or two in bottle.

The Domaine was founded in 1921 and now has around 60 hectares of vineyard around the village of Aze in the heart of the Mâconnais region. The vines are an average of 40 years old. 4 to 5 months of lees ageing gives the wine added complexity. Pleasant floral aromas join citrus notes. The palate has clearly defined citrus fruits with an almost zesty character. The finish is lengthy with fruit...

Winemaker Notes Deep ruby red in color with notes of fresh red fruits and spice on the nose. This wine is a pleasure to drink thanks to its smooth, fruity attack and delicate, silky tannins. This well-balanced and intensely aromatic wine will win over wine experts and amateurs alike.

Deep cherry colour with garnet highlights. Bouquet of small red and black fruits (blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry) and flowers (violet). The body is ample and discreetly tannic and the fruit remains present. Roundness, volume, power and balance are all here, and in just the right proportions. 'Les Serpentieres' vineyard

94 pts Wine Enthusiast From one of the top producers in Morgon, this bottling combines great terroir and old vines to give a wine that has so much structure. The dry core is still keeping the fruit in check, waiting to let it burst out in blackberry glory. Let this wine age and drink from 2022.

Cellar tracker - Pale ruby appearance; Nose: Youthful earthy raspberry, mushroom, cherry cordial; palate: Dry, medium body, medium plus acid, medium plus finish, well integrated notes of raspberry, mushroom, cherry, eucalyptus, and subtle earth and grittiness. Excellent at the price point. Tasted in May 2020. Suggest about 20 minutes in the decanter.

90 pts. Wine Enthusiast This structured wine has dry tannins at its core. Its black fruits are developing strongly to give a balanced, powerful wine that has lots of dryness at this stage while also having potential. Drink from 2022

Vinepair review - This wine is great and represents the best of easy Parisian bistro wine. It’s a simple and punchy juice bomb, with a whiff of pepper, and a slight grip on the palate. Drinking this wine without a slight chill should result in a fine. Throw this in the fridge for twenty or thirty minutes, and sip it cool with some fromage et charcuterie.

Chardonnay

92 points Wine Enthusiast The smooth, vanilla-scented resonance of oak lays itself like balm on this wine's lemony nose. On the palate, the oak, creaminess and lemon freshness come together as a harmonious trinity, each holding its own with poise. There's depth and freshness too.

This Premier Cru from Puligny is characterised by finesse, subtleness and floral aromas, underlined by an elegant minerality. It will happily accompany grilled fish and all steamed dishes. It will require to be laid down for three to five years in order to reach its full expression.