French Chardonnay between $75 and $100

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 attractive mix of peach apple lemon oyster shell and fresh herb flavors are the hallmarks of this expressive and complex Chablis. Intense from beginning to end with a kaleidoscopic finish. Drink now through 2033. 46 cases imported.... 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

Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs lends itself to a Champagne that is finely textured and impressively fruity and structured. The wine has a steely edge that suggests this bottling is young but that also has beautiful fruit... Read More

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

The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Château des Quarts 1er Cru Monopole has a delineated precise bouquet with tension and energy. The palate is well balanced with a fine delineation white peach and grapefruit mixed with crushed stone and... Read More

Mid lemon yellow. A minor and benevolent reduction on the nose which becomes steadily more elegant with aeration. Good tension a stony quality a little more warmth behind an interesting Chassagne for the medium term.

Pretty and more floral aromas include those of acacia blossom essence of pear and citrus confit. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension supporting medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the clean and dry... Read More

A very Meursault-like nose blends notes of hazelnut acacia blossom citrus rind and a touch of mineral reduction all of which is again trimmed in subtle wood influence. The rich and vibrant flavors exude a more subtle minerality... Read More

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Village is matured in 20% new oak. It has a generous bouquet with orchard fruit touches of almond and patisserie. It will require a couple of years to absorb the oak. The palate is well-balanced with... Read More

This fine terroir abuts Santenots. The former quarry has stony clay soils over solid limestone slabs giving the wine a pronounced mineral expression. The aromas are lime and nectarine with hints of white flowers and there is a... Read More

Mid lemon yellow with a more reductive nose. Very chiselled quite punchy showing the extra half degree here above the first three wines. Being higher on the hill than Clos de Jeanne gives more limestone and so less flesh and more... Read More

Disgorged in November 2022 with two grams per liter dosage the NV Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 746 is based on the 2018 vintage. The grapes were sourced from Avize and Oiry (32%) and Hauvillers (68%). Showing nicely it offers up a delicate... Read More

A structured and creamy-textured Jacquesson NV with a very fine-bubble texture and lovely polish. It's medium- to full-bodied with length and sophistication in a friendly and approachable way. Yet there is something that tells... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Hereditas has a floral bouquet with orchard fruit (apricot blossom) and a touch of melted candle wax. Fine delineation. The palate is fresh and vibrant very impressive in terms of weight with a peachy... Read More

A new cuvée from Laurent-Perrier the inaugural NV Blanc de Blancs Nature represents the first time this house for all its emphasis on Chardonnay has ever released a blanc de blancs. Offering up aromas of citrus fruit green apple... Read More