2021 French Wine between $75 and $100

The NV Extra Brut Le Cépage Grand Cru Verzy is a pure Pinot Noir. The mellow creaminess of oak is im

A pretty nose combines notes of acacia blossom lemon confit spice petrol and a hint of orange peel. There is outstanding intensity to the rich concentrated and powerful larger-bodied flavors that deliver superb length on the balanced... Read More

A strikingly pure cool and airy nose is comprised by notes of the essence of red pinot fruit floral and discreet forest floor wisps. There is almost painful intensity to the chiseled and overtly stony medium weight flavors that... Read More

Full and broad with a well-structured framework for the green plum and citrus cream flavors while subtle fleur de sel and buttercream notes stream along. The texture starts out glycerol smooth then is propped up by chalky slightly... Read More

A tasting of the various constituent lieux-dits revealed that the Bachesson parcel had a peppery side and its characteristic rose scent and an unmistakably granitic texture. The Chalaix lieu-dit was precise fine with no huge concentration... Read More

Mid crimson. An attractive reasonably perfumed nose roses and red fruit. Medium bodied a softer strawberry fruit with fair length and the right fruit acid balance. Drink from 2025-2029.

Very vibrant – just what you want from a Volnay! Real tension and life with a little bit of fragility. Approachable red-cherry fruit. - By Jancis Robinson, MW, 01/23

The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty bursting with aromas of dark berries plums rose petals violets warm spices and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied supple and seamless it's fleshy and enveloping with melting tannins... Read More

This white's creamy texture is offset by lively acidity that frames its lemon yuzu floral and vanilla flavors. Tense and racy picking up mineral and herbal accents on the long finish. Drink now through 2032. 712 cases made.... Read More

Verges on creamy in texture featuring peach apple and lemon notes with a light saline touch. This white is beautifully balanced and seamless from start to finish with a mineral element that increases in intensity on the finish.... Read More

Leading off the Côte Rôties from barrel the 2021 Côte Rôtie Ampodium is rock solid and most likely outstanding. Its healthy ruby/purple color is followed by plenty of red and black fruits as well as notes of spring flowers... Read More

A much more floral nose displays additional nuances of crushed fennel lemongrass and an abundance of white-fleshed fruit especially peach and pear. The rich and impressively rich even opulent flavors possess excellent mid-palate... Read More