Dom. Sainte Lucie Cuvée MiP Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, very pale salmon color. The nose is quite soft and subtle with fresh floral notes in the lead, followed by yellow cherry, and fresh herbs, with subtle earth and mineral notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tart, subtle fruit core with generous acidity and mineral notes. Medium-bodied and very dry while ideally balanced. $22 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Be Bordo Le Fruity Red Bordeaux 2014
Lively, ruby red color. The nose is filled with scents of red cherries and plum supported by accents of mint, earth, and oak. The palate echoes the nose with a dry fruit core flanked by subtle spice and earth notes and finishing with a dense mineral note. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a fresh dose of acidity and moderate tannins. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Be Bordo Le Crisp White Bordeaux 2014
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is very clean and appealing with scents of crisp green apple, fresh grass, citrus, and white peach. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a vibrant fruit-focused core with delicate accents of citrus, mineral, and fresh green herbs. Medium-bodied with ultra-fresh, bright acidity keeping this wine perfectly balanced. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Helfrich Grand Cru Steinklotz Pinot Gris Alsace 2011
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBeautiful pale golden color with dozens of legs streaming down the glass. The aromatics leap from the glass offering a complex melange ranging from wild flowers to citrus, tropical, and stone fruits with a brilliant mineral edge. Delivers waves of ripe and semi-tart tropical and orchard fruits with candied ginger, mint, and exotic Asian spice notes. Like all great Alsace Grand Cru wines this one offers seductive, rich flavors while never losing its vibrancy. $25 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Helfrich Grand Cru Steinklotz Riesling Alsace 2011
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBeautiful pale golden color with dozens of legs streaming down the glass. The aromatics leap from the glass offering a complex melange ranging from wild flowers to citrus, tropical, and stone fruits with a brilliant mineral edge. Delivers waves of ripe and semi-tart tropical and orchard fruits with candied ginger, mint, and exotic Asian spice notes. Like all great Alsace Grand Cru wines this one offers seductive, rich flavors while never losing its vibrancy. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Matassa Cuvée Marguerite Cotes Catalanes Blanc IGP 2013
Brilliant, pale golden color. The nose is wonderfully floral with both sweet and tart notes featuring pomello, red grapefruit, quince, and lemon with accents of mineral and fresh bread dough. The palate echoes the nose delivering layers of ripe citrus juice with zest and complex pithy green fruit notes supported by mineral and a rich leesy quality redolent of Champagne. This is a wonderfully vibrant wine with a rich and layered center that delivers perfect balance with long trailing tart fruit notes. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Domaine le Vieux Chene Cotes Catalanes Blanc IGP 2014
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is subtle and fresh with scents of wild spring flowers with ripe peaches, green apple, and crisp citrus notes. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a vibrant, tart fruit core with bright lemon zest and mineral accents being totally dry. It's medium-bodied with zesty green fruits and great balance offering bright citrus notes. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Dom. Brial Chateau Les Pins Muscat De Rivesaltes 2012
Brilliant straw color with hints of gold. The nose is wonderfully intense and complex with layers of ripe peach, apricot, orange zest, lemon, and mint with accents of honey, and white flowers. The palate is equal to the nose delivering waves of ripe orchard fruits with supporting tropical fruits, fresh herbs, and bright citrus elements. It's beautifully layered with complex fruit notes and a perfect dose of citrus juice to keep it fresh and compelling. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Chateau de Jau Muscat De Rivesaltes 2010
Brilliant, deep golden color. The nose is simply beautiful with bright notes of honey, apricot, lush and sweet tropical fruits with loads of wild flowers accents of mineral and mango. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a rich and silky fruit core with enough acid to keep it clean with notes of fresh herbs emerging on the finish. Beautifully intense with a rich, chewy center and a crisp line of acidity that runs from head to toe. $19 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Deneufbourg le muscat Muscat De Rivesaltes 2012
Brilliant, pale straw cololr. The nose reveals an intensely fruity wine with layers of baked peach, pineapple, apple, and star fruit with hints of candied ginger. The palate echoes the nose delivering a very sweet and fruity core with lingering notes of cotton candy and concentrated pear juice. This is a very sweet wine that's stuffed with fruit but I would love to see a bit more citrus-like acid to add a lift and a vibrant edge. $12 – 3 Stars – 85 points
