2023 French Wine between $50 and $75

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

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

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

A robust and refreshing purple colour. A little burnt rubber reduction straight after bottling. Plenty of fruit here on the palate raspberry seedless plenty of energy and a very good fruit acid balance. - By Jasper Morris 11/24... Read More

Aromas of dark berries orange zest smoke and cloves introduce Faiveley's 2023 Mercurey La Framboisière a medium to full-bodied ample and fleshy wine that's succulent and charming with good depth at the core and a fruity... Read More

Bright and vivid nose with strawberries dried raspberries cherry blossoms and a light spicy undertone. Medium-bodied round-textured and lengthy with lots of energy and a crisp mineral backbone. Round and textural finish. From... Read More

Brothers Arnaud and David have been making exciting, intriguing wines at the family domaine. Their Vau de Vey comes from 0.95ha of vines with an average age of 35 years. Plenty of power and complexity on nose and palate. A touch... Read More