Wine Enthusiast
96
"Juicy honeydew and orange marmalade aromas burst out of this single-vineyard Tokaji, which also has notes of ripe apricots, peaches and white flowers on the nose. The structured, textured palate is rich with vanilla custard and almond flavors that last all the way through the long finish."
Wine Enthusiast
96
"Almonds, hazelnuts, lemon curd and sweetly stewed figs headline the nose of this single-vineyard Hungarian dessert wine, which has a pleasantly viscous palate rich with vanilla custard and spiced pear compote. The long finish has a subtle tartness, making you crave another sip."
Wine Enthusiast
95
"This wine is bright, with aromas of Golden Delicious apple, orange blossom, acacia honey and mineral on the nose. Flavors are of baked Bosc pear, mandarin orange, fresh walnut, toasted brioche and kaffir lime. The wine offers a subtle, creamy mousse, with a long, lifted and dry finish."
Wine Enthusiast
94
"This wine is rich, with aromas of baked pear, yellow apple, orange peel and plum on the nose. The flavors on the palate are orange brûlée, Golden Delicious apple and peach. A creamy mousse midpalate is interwoven with maple, baked plum, cinnamon and orange sherbet, leading to a creamy, supple finish. Pair with grilled duck breast."
Wine Enthusiast
93
"This wine shows you the greatness that Moulin-à-Vent can reach. Black raspberry, dried field grass and forest floor open on the nose lifted by black plum and red-cherry skin. On the palate, well-integrated red and black fruit shines to the end of the lingering finish. This cool-weather vintage will continue to improve in bottle."
Wine Enthusiast
93
"This Moulin-à-Vent reaches heights that raise Beaujolais as a whole. Ruby in color, the wine opens with raspberry, bruised blackberry, dried black-cherry skin, autumn field grass and violet blossom. Soft tannins open on the attack, followed by black and red fruits that have spent enough time together in bottle to understand they are more valuable as a comingled whole rather than existing each on its own."
Wine Enthusiast
93
"This is a beautifully aged Moulin-à-Vent that shines even in a cooler vintage. A smattering of ripe red fruit wafts from your glass along with black plum, dried cranberry and red raspberry. Firm tannins lead on the attack and dissolve into well-integrated, chalk-dusted red and black fruit."
Wine Enthusiast
95
"Simply, a beautiful Moulin-à-Vent. Fragrant aromas of blackberry, red raspberry, black tea, field-grass fronds, black cherry and crushed violet blossom perfume the nose. On the palate, supple tannins rest in the background and elevate the fruit, imparting delicate, complex flavors that will give you pause and elicit moments of appreciation."
Wine Enthusiast
95
"Reserved aromas of crushed violet blossom, black plum, black cherry skin and oolong tea pleasure the nose. The palate revels in complexity with forest floor, field herbs and cranberry coming together as a unified whole."
Wine Enthusiast
96
"Moulin-à-Vent stands on its own and is worthy of the Premier Cru status it is seeking. Beautiful, savory aromas greet you on the nose with shy raspberry resting in the wings whispering to Darjeeling tea, dried hay and black plum. The midpalate is a lesson in complexity, even-handedness and restraint. Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent proprietor Éduoard Parinet says, “I want to bring Moulin-à-Vent back to the Grand Cru reputation it deserves,” and he is doing so indeed with gorgeous wines like this one that you don't want to stop sipping."
Wine Enthusiast
91
"This wine is substantial, but doesn't brag about it. It opens with a nose of bright-green orchard fruit and hints of lemon curd and gooseberry. Intriguing wisps of concentration emerge on the midpalate and continue through to the long finish."
Wine Enthusiast
92
"There is a tension between the umami and the floral on the nose, as notes of white flowers and lemon waft above a new leather backbone. On the palate, citrus candy contributes nuance to that floral freshness, while a cool, stony undercurrent emerges suddenly and adds a feeling of sophistication."
jamessuckling.com
92
"Ripe citrus, berry fruit, warm roasted spices, sage and minerals on the nose. Full-bodied and structured, with a heap of dusty tannins that turn a bit chewy in the lengthy finish."
jamessuckling.com
92
"An excellent Rosso showing grapefruit, citrus, raspberries and touches of minerals and subtle white pepper. Juicy, transparent and well structured, with small grains of tannins."
The Wine Advocate
91
"Evoking an exotic, ripe profile, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Boisrenard offers up aromas of spices, pineapple, vanilla and ripe orchard fruits. Medium to full-bodied, round and mouth coating with a concentrated core of fruit, it's balanced and long on the finish."
The Wine Advocate
90
"Offers up aromas of spices, white fruits, lemon oil and white flowers intertwined with lactic notes. Medium to full-bodied, balanced and powerful, it's a bit spicy and oaky on the finish, concluding with a short, heavy aftertaste."
Wine Spectator
90
“This white is as fresh and clean as a mountain stream. Peach, white flower, sage and stony mineral flavors ride a wave of vibrant acidity to the long, salty finish.”
Vinous
92+
"Distinctly savory, the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino wafts up with a dark and earthy blend of flowery underbrush and balsam herbs, giving way to dried black cherries. This is surprisingly energetic and spry, with depths of tart red berry fruits enlivened by a core of zesty acidity. Its minerality comes forward through the finish, mixing with nuances of lavender and plum. The 2021 tapers off structured and long yet still remarkably fresh. This is a Rosso who dreamt of being a Brunello. Very nice."
Vinous
90
"The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino is mentholated and fresh, with dried strawberries and crushed stones wafting up from the glass. This is soft-textured and pure in feral form, with ripe red berries and spices cascading throughout. It leaves a gentle tension and crunchy sensation while tapering off poised and with medium length."
Vinous
91
"Darkly floral, the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali smolder up with a blend of grilled herbs, ground cloves, dried black cherries and flowery undergrowth. This is soothingly round with zesty acidity to balance and pure red and blue fruits that swirl throughout. It leaves the palate refreshed despite a tinge of fine tannin. Violet inner florals punctuate the finish."