2023 French White Wine

The 2023 Pinot Gris Wibtal Sommerberg Grand Cru was picked at 400 meters of elevation facing south-southeast. The gentlest reduction adds a delicious smoky tinge to the nose with pear and citrus tones in equal measure. The palate... Read More

The 2023 Riesling Eckberg Sommerberg Grand Cru is from an elevated parcel with almost no topsoil reaching up to 400 meters in elevation. The nose here is more subdued suggesting dried ripe citrus and stone fruit juiciness. This... Read More

The 2023 Riesling Vanne Sommerberg Grand Cru is from very old vines. One parcel is now over 100 years old and the other is exactly 70 years old. Boxler emphasizes that this really is only from the old vines themselves—any re-planted... Read More

Here too there is just enough wood to mention framing the cool and bright aromas of mineral reduction lemon confit and refreshing sea breeze nuances. There is excellent density especially for the vintage to the middle weight flavors... Read More

Here too there is just enough wood influence lurking in the background of the vaguely exotic aromas of white peach apricot and oyster shell to merit pointing out. There is impressive volume and mid-palate density to the larger-bodied... Read More

An exuberantly floral-suffused nose displays additional aromas of tidal pool citrus zest and plenty of iodine character. The racy and notably finer if less powerful and generous middle weight flavors flash evident minerality on... Read More

Despite the modest wood treatment there is evidence of it on the nose of the airy floral-scented aromas of petrol shellfish and sea breeze. The super-sleek and beautifully vibrant middle weight flavors are at once succulent and... Read More

Very generous wood plays on the edge of overshadowing the overtly floral aromas of oyster shell algae green apple and mineral reduction. The sleek intense and stony broad-shouldered flavors are also quite seductive thanks to the... Read More

Once again the wood influence is present though not intrusive on the toasty and spicy nose of citrus rind green fruit and plenty of classic Chablis elements. There is impressive volume to the super-sleek and notably powerful even... Read More

The nose is difficult to read as there are still residual lactic nuances along with ample wood toast. The palate impression is much more interesting with its sappy and caressing texture that is highly seductive while displaying... Read More

Compared to the 2022 the 2023 Grand Village Blanc is more fruity and dense evoking aromas of lemon oil verbena kumquat and confit citrus. Broad but tensile it’s medium-bodied with a fleshy core of fruit and a delicately phenolic... Read More

Still a barrel sample the 2023 Les Chasseignes shows a creamy lactic note that you won't have seen before as there was a little malo here in 2023 for the first time. There's a cooler greener nature with green herbs joining... Read More

Still undergoing its élevage in wood the 2023 Les Denisottes has surprising freshness akin to a shot of caffeine. It may not be as concentrated or rich as the 2022 but this wine shows promise. It positively sings like a soprano... Read More

The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is lovely offering up aromas of pear orange zest and freshly baked bread framed by a deft touch of reduction. Full-bodied satiny and layered it's dense and seamless with a sweet... Read More

Cask sample. Not much nose and a bit severe. It may develop charm but at the moment it has little. (JR)

Clos Rochette is a Faiveley Monopole of 5+ ha. Mid lemon and lime. The sulphur recently added as it has just been prepared for bottling knocks it back but the excellence of the wine is still clear with a lime and grapefruit note... Read More

The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain has turned out nicely offering up aromas of pear freshly baked bread and toasted nuts followed by a medium to full-bodied satiny and textural palate concluding with a long saline... Read More

For a demi-sec this leans toward the dry savory end of the spectrum. There are a lot of layers and substance to this with a savory thread of green herbs and bitter white tea weaving through elderflower quince and apple flavors... Read More