"Dark and winey, with generous steeped black currant, fig and blackberry flavors at the core, backed by a sparkle of anise, a deep tug of warm earth and cast iron notes. This should unfold slowly in the cellar."

“A lush white, revealing aromas and flavors of peach, apple, butterscotch, blanched almond and toasty oak. This is backed by vibrant acidity, with just a hint of light tannins gracing the long finish. Shows fine balance and length.”

“An elegant red, with nice freshness and purity to the wild cherry, plum and red licorice flavors. Shows a spine of crushed graphite that firms up the somewhat structured palate, with charred garrigue and sandalwood on the finish.”

“Elegant, aromatically expressive and also ready to drink. Sweet red cherry, cedar, mint, tobacco and worn-in leather add layers of nuance. There's a fair bit of Ravera tannin that gives the wine shape, but all the elements are nicely balanced.”

“A fabulous example of how the estate has been pushing the bar higher consistently and with a steady hand. It is layered and compelling, with rich aromas of sage, anise, lavender, black cherry liqueur, and crushed salty limestone earth. A profound and impeccable wine with harmonious depth and balanced structure, it is concentrated and compact throughout, but it drives forward in the mouth with seamless energy."

“Floral with a perfume of violet, wild raspberry liqueur, candied black cherry, and cedar. The wine is full-bodied but without weight and offers a silky texture. Pure and inviting, with a note of freshly turned soil and, it has a lovely floral perfume that continues through the finish. it is approachable now but will improve over the next 10 to 15 years.”

“It is opulent with blackberry compote, eucalyptus, cedar, and sweet tobacco. Plush and polished, it has full body, velvety tannins, a ripe core of concentrated blue and black fruit, and a long finish. Its oak is wonderfully integrated and balanced, and the wine is impressive without being overblown. This exceptional wine is drinking beautifully now and will continue to improve over the following 15 or more years.”

“Ripe with black plum compote, pencil shaving, and menthol tobacco. On the palate, it is full and balanced, with a bit of iron rich meatiness, an elegant texture, ripe tannins, and fresh acidity. This is a balanced and versatile wine.”

“Distinctive and compelling, with green fig, ripe honeydew, peach and floral details underscored by umami, earth and a hint of brioche. Fleshy and plump on the palate, with a thread of smoke and wet flint adding savory details, along with green herbs and a salty vein of mineral.”

“Superb. Silky and soft, with gorgeous textural finesse, the 2017 is all class right out of the gate. Hints of rose petal, orange zest, cinnamon and star anise meld into sweet red cherry and raspberry fruit. It’s a gorgeous, gorgeous wine in every way.”—EG

“A powerful, rustic wine. Wild cherry, cedar, leather, orange zest, tobacco, herbs, menthol, iron and game race across the palate.”

“Blended from three estate parcels at the center of the appellation, this wine includes fruit from Aux Caves vineyard, where 80-year-old vines add concentrated fruit to this wine. It has flavor intensity without weight, the crunchy red-currant flavors lasting with a formal elegance. Gamay, elevated and ageworthy.”

“From a parcel at the base of the hill, this is a tannic Moulin-à-Vent with a cool, tarry finish. Blunt when first poured, a day later the wine shows some elegance and grace.”

“More mineral than fruity, this wine feels substantial and rich without weight. Its limestone-soil pedigree shows in the pithy lemon acidity and lasting bitter edge. For crab.”

“Bananas Foster comes to mind in the richness of this wine, that weight lifted by notes of crabapple and autumn spices.”

“An elegant red, with nice freshness and purity to the wild cherry, plum and red licorice flavors. Shows a spine of crushed graphite that firms up the somewhat structured palate, with charred garrigue and sandalwood on the finish.” 

“There is underlying power to this seductive wine, which opens with rich blackberry paste and vanilla-steeped cherry edged in graphite and roasted herbs. This is anchored by fine-grained tannins and a salty, smoky mineral finish that lingers.” 

“Showcases soft blackberry and steeped plum flavors that are approachable and round, with pencil shavings, flashes of anise and grilled thyme adding intrigue. Juicy and tasty, with nice integration on the palate and good overall length.” 

“A suave, savory red, with steeped plum and warm licorice flavors that start off open-knit and round but build in intensity, as incense, charred alder and sage emerge toward the salty finish.” 

“Elegant & complex, with layers of red currant and incense infused with cigar box, cured meat and smoked alder accents. Evolving beautifully, with a salty vein of minerality. Impressive length on the finish, this is marked by an intriguing cumin note.”