Prosper Maufoux Chardonnay Bourgogne 2016
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, and lemon curd with supporting notes of quince, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is dry with hints of citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Prosper Maufoux Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cassis, red cherry, and raspberry with supporting notes of earth, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant and dry oak. The finish is lingers with firm tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Pinot Blanc Alsace 2015
Brilliant, light golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and white peach with supporting notes of wet stones and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of kumquat. The finish is crisp with soft citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Riesling Alsace 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, green tea, honeysuckle, and lychee with supporting notes of pear and green apple. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of slate. The finish is long and lingering with accents of wild flowers and ginger. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dopff & Irion Crustacés Alsace 2015
Brilliant, light golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and wild flowers with supporting notes of mineral and fresh herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon and citrus. The finish is crisp and clean. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Dopff & Irion Blanc de Blanc Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of bread dough, lime, and green apple with supporting notes of honey and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of peach. The finish is long and lingering with citrus and creamy yeast accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dopff & Irion Rosé Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, raspberry, and bread yeast with supporting notes of citrus zest and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry. The finish lingers with accents of slate and red currant. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne NV
Brilliant, pale golden color with a steady stream of fine bubbles. The nose opens meekly but quickly opens up with waves of spring flowers, complex lees and mineral notes, and soft citrus accents. The palate fully concurs with the nose delivering a complex core of white fruits, toasted brioche, and bright floral notes that linger for minutes while softly competing for dominance. Medium-bodied with a seamless fusion of fruit, lees, mineral, and subtle citrus notes with a vibrant dose of acidity creating ideal balance. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Ayala Rosé Majeur Champagne NV
Brilliant pink color with a steady stream of fine bubbles. The nose is quite vibrant with waves of ripe and tart red fruits mingling with soft floral and mineral accents. The palate echoes the nose delivering a complex but subtle blend of raspberry, boysenberry, and black mulberry that activate the salivary glands with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and very a finesse rosé with prominent red fruits being balanced by the classic lees notes and generous dose of Chardonnay delivering perfect balance. $70 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Chateau Lassègue Les Cadrans de Lassègue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2012
Deep, dark ruby red color. The nose offers bright scents of black fruits with a generous dose of baking spices, dried herbs, earth, and mineral with accents of oak. The palate fully concurs with the nose offering a dry, black fruit, and earth core with flanking accents of spice, black pepper, and subtle oak notes. Medium to full-bodied with dry spice and mineral-soaked fruit that is framed by big but supple tannins. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
