Burghound: A very Chassagne nose of pepper, warm earth, underbrush and somewhat somber dark pinot fruit leads to rich, round and delicious middle weight flavors that are notably more ser...

Wine Spectator: Good fresh fruit character. Medium- to light-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: (30% each of grenache, cinsault and syrah, with 10% mourvedre): Vivid pink. High-pitched aromas of strawberry and raspberry, with a deeper cherry pit quality emerging with a...

Wine Spectator: Some good berry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors, with a round texture and a clean finish. Good quality for the vintage.

Wine Spectator: A balanced Champagne, with hints of green pear, kumquat, ginger, cream and smoke. Fresh and lively, with a moderate finish. Drink now. -AN

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Deep, bright red. High-pitched aromas of strawberry, raspberry and Asian spices, complemented by a subtle smoky quality. Zesty and precise, with tangy red berry flavors show...

About this Wine: The grapes that go into the Rosso are exactly the same as those used for the Brunello. The decision is taken about which wine to use them for only after the vinification has b...

Wine Spectator: ...currant, sage, herb and bay leaf flavors, along with hints of espresso. It also shows considerable tannic strength, finishing with a dry, minerally quality...

Wine Spectator: ...currant, sage, herb and bay leaf flavors, along with hints of espresso. It also shows considerable tannic strength, finishing with a dry, minerally quality...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Vivid red. Fresh red fruit and rose scents show good energy and a bright, spicy quality. Taut and refreshingly brisk, with good lift and gentle sweetness to its strawberry a...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright ruby. A highly fragrant bouquet displays scents of red berries, dried rose and blood orange sustained by a subtle note of incense in the background. Spicy and taut on t...

Wine Spectator: A broad, earthy style, offering mulled cherry and dark spice notes mingling with a hint of briar that lengthens the slightly edgy finish. For fans of the old school. Drink now...

Wine & Spirits: With its flavors of caramelized lemon and warmed fresh almonds, this is a gentle, round and simple Meursault, its nut-scented fruit suited to Cantonese crab with ginger and ga...

Wine Spectator: Attractive perfumes of berries and cherries. Light- to medium-bodied, with fresh fruit and a short finish.

Burghound: Very ripe and quite elegant despite the plumy, slightly port-like quality of the nose yet the flavors are fresh, sweet and rich with striking complexity on the nicely persiste...

About this Wine: The Côtes du Rhône Rouge sets the standard for the appellation. Since the 1998 vintage, the wine is now based on Syrah (50-60%), with about 30-40% Grenache and the balance...

Wine Spectator: Dense with both cherry and currant flavors and dusty tannins, this red is awkward now. There seems to be the requisite fruit to match its firm tannins, but needs time. Best fr...

About this Wine: 2,800 cases made from a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Long-time readers know d'Aurilhac is one of my favorite under-the-radar Bordeaux in top vintages. This impressively made Medoc offers a lot of quality for its price. The 2009 ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2004 Collioure Cosprons Levants (60% Syrah; 30% Mourvedre; 10% Grenache â_" grown with cuttings from Chave, Tempier and B...