
Wine Enthusiast
93
"This wine is rich and vibrant, with aromas of Bosc pear, acacia honey and apple blossom on the nose. The flavors of the palate are baked apple, peach, orange marmalade and cinnamon, with good acidity in the midpalate. It offers a medium mousse, with honeyed apple and mineral on the finish. Pair with friends on a Sunday morning."

Wine Enthusiast
90
"A fresh-flavored, mouthwatering Cabernet filled with ripe purple and black fruits layered with oak spices. Melting tannins and a juicy palate deliver an approachable and lengthy wine."

Wine Enthusiast
95
"This wine is vibrant, with aromas of ripe plum, Bing cherry, cardamom, fresh flowers and fresh bay laurel on the nose. The flavors on the palate are youthful black plum, black currant coulis, black tea and pink grapefruit peel, gliding into bittersweet chocolate, earth and a long, supple finish."

Wine Enthusiast
93
"Rich and round, this Sauvignon Blanc offers a creamy citrus note alongside a well-structured profile. It impresses with complex aromas and flavors, ranging from dehydrated citrus wheels and zesty orange sherbet to lime leaf and crushed herbs. A solid, very good wine that combines richness with intricate, refreshing details."

Wine Enthusiast
91
"Floral notes waft through the glass, like a collaboration between a botanist and a perfumer. Citrus and orchard blossoms lift the aromas, while the palate is bright and tart, layered with a leesy quality and freshly cut apples. The finish is mouthwatering and impeccably balanced, where every element shines harmoniously without overshadowing another."

Wine Enthusiast
90
"Opening with the fresh aromas of cut apple, pear and a hint of green fig skin, this Pinot Grigio reveals a round and satisfying palate. A touch of cheesiness adds an intriguing layer of depth and umami, balancing the fruit with a savory edge. The finish is rounded, with notes of bitter almond and a subtle green undertone that perks up the senses."

Wine Enthusiast
94
"While this wine initially exhibits reduction, it quickly unveils layers of complexity. Currently restrained yet promising, the concentrated nose reveals citrus, Bosc pear, acacia, and stone. The palate is round and generous, showcasing ample stone, white mushroom, and salinity. Piercing acidity awakens the palate, delivering a wealth of sensations. It should benefit from additional cellaring through 2028+ to reveal its full depth."

Wine Enthusiast
94
"Initially, this wine appears a bit shy, revealing reduction but showcases plenty of acidity. With aeration, notes of tart and ripe citrus, Asian pear, jasmine, white rose, and flint emerge. The palate hints at generosity but remains taut and focused, yet with driving acidity that leaves a lingering trail of saline minerality. Cellar well through 2028+ to fully reveal its beauty."

JancisRobinson.com
17
"Pale crimson. Lifted and perfumed, raspberry and wild strawberry. Sappy fruit on the palate and an attractive bite of tannins on the finish. Great length and lightness of touch."

JancisRobinson.com
17
"Mid crimson. Perfumed, cool blackberry and blueberry nose with an undertow of garden herbs. Aromatic and bone-dry blackberry fruit with energetic acidity and gripping but fine tannins on the finish. Simply delicious."

Wine Spectator
90
"Fresh and floral-scented, this white offers flavors of apple, pear and bitter almond, with tangy acidity and light tannins providing support. This harmonious version lingers, with an almond, apple and mineral aftertaste."

Jeb Dunnuck
93
"Pouring a mature golden/straw color, the NV Champagne 21 Ans Extra Brut is aged for 21 years and is 57% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Noir. It’s mature but not over developed, with notes of honeycomb, beeswax, ripe peaches, and a delicate reductive note with aromas of fresh rained-on asphalt that is quite nice. The palate is chalky and long, with a refined, elegant mousse and a clean finish. Disgorged in 2022, it’s ready to enjoy now."

Jeb Dunnuck
93
"A medium straw color, the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs offers up aromas of lemon balm, white flowers, savory saline, and sweet bread dough. Medium-bodied and lively, with a pillowy mousse, a chalky texture, and a clean, powdery finish, it’s going to show its best over the next 10 years."

Jeb Dunnuck
92
"Composed of 48% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot, and the rest Meunier, with 2019 as its base, the bright pale salmon-colored NV Champagne Grand Brut Rosé is fresh and fruity on the nose, with notes of peach candies, fresh strawberries, white flowers, grapefruit, and wet stone. Spritely and medium-bodied, it’s fully dry and zippy on the palate, with a pillowing mousse, a much more citrus-inflected profile, and a clean, bright finish. Mouthwatering, with a powerful edge that implies some ageabilty, it’s going to offer a good deal of enjoyment over the coming 7-8 years. Disgorged in Spring 2023."

Jeb Dunnuck
91
"With the base of 2019, the NV Champagne Grande Reserve is a bright pale straw color and is forward and powerful on the nose, with slightly tarry aromas that benefit from some air on opening. It offers a lightly savory profile, with aromas of chamomile, white peach, crushed rocks, and bread dough. Medium-framed, it’s approachable and appealing, with a frothy mousse and a clean, delicately tapering finish. Drink now or over the next 4-6 years."

Jeb Dunnuck
94
"Pale straw-hued, the 2016 Champagne Grand Millésime Brut is fruity and floral on the nose, with notes of fresh roses and red-berried fruit. It’s peachy and fresh on the palate, with a refined mousse and a classic feel, with a fresh if not somewhat delicate feel throughout the finish. I like this a lot. Drink over the coming 15 years."

Jeb Dunnuck
94
"From a village in the southern area of the Côte de Blancs and made entirely from Chardonnay, the NV Champagne Cote Vertus Premier Cru is a bright straw/silver color and offers more saline notes, with Meyer lemon, bright apples, bread dough, and hay. The palate is medium-bodied but has broader shoulders and offers a pithy and chalky texture that has real structure throughout. It’s not showing any signs of slowing down and remains very fresh. Drink it over the next 10-12 years."

Jeb Dunnuck
95
"From 2012 to 2020, the NV Champagne NV De Luxe was under the Bereche label, but now it’s under the label of winemaker Juliette Alips. Made from 80% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, it’s intended to show the power of Aÿ and has the 2012 vintage as its base. This has a lot going on, offering a really beautiful, lovely mousse and a graceful feel of refinement, yet it’s packed with elegance and power at the same and has a clean, chalky finish. Drink it over the coming 15 or more years."

Jeb Dunnuck
96
"Composed of 85% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay aged nine years on the lees, the NV Champagne Vallée Aÿ Grand Cru boasts a deeper straw hue and is attractive and floral on the nose, filling the glass with notes of brioche, fresh flowers, attractive red berries, and peach. Medium-bodied, with a fluffy mousse, it’s rounded and well-detailed but also has a discreetly powerful feel, with good richness and no harsh edges. I’m impressed. Drink this over the next 15 or more years. December 2023 disgorgement."

Jeb Dunnuck
92+
"Alip started making this cuvée in the 2020 vintage and only 800 bottles are available in the world. A medium straw color, the 2021 Coteaux Champenois Blanc is toasty and savory, with oak-inflected aromas and distinctly savory notes of Meyer lemon, toasted almond, yellow apples, and saline. Medium-bodied and mouthwatering, it’s spritely, tangy, and more bright and linear on the palate, with a savory application. People may rush to open this, but it deserves time to integrate and show its best. Drink 2025-2035."