Wine Spectator: Lilac, tar and cassis bush aromas are followed by a broad swath of mulled plum, black currant and maduro tobacco. The strong, mineral- and tar-filled spine drives through the ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright, deep ruby. Knockout nose combines blackberry, bitter chocolate, mocha, roast coffee, tar and pungent herbs, all lifted by a violet topnote. Large-scaled and fat with f...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Ciel du Cheval is a blend of 38% Cabernet Franc, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, and 12% Merlot. Herbs, spices, violets, minerals, and black fruits compose ...

Wine Spectator: Offers a plump, generous serving of ripe pear, white peach, honeysuckle and fig flavors that are pure and rich. A touch of honey and apricot joins a scent of smoky oak on the ...

Wine Spectator: Crisp and minerally, with citrus-like acidity and flavors of Key lime pie, verbena, fresh-cut quince and fresh ginger. Creamy finish. Drink now through 2015. -AN

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale, bright straw-yellow. Aromas of pear and hazelnut, plus a whiff of nut skin. Offers good cut and definition to its flavors of menthol, minerals and slightly bitter peac...

About this Wine: "This sleeper of the vintage is a large-scaled effort produced by a member of the Janoueix family (who also produce the outstanding Lalande-de-Pomerol, Chambrun). It is a powe...

Wine Spectator: Masses of crushed grape, honey and hints of clove and nutmeg. Full-bodied, very sweet and very lively, with lots of acidity and spicy fruit. Long and flavorful, with loads of ...

About this Wine: 3.63 ha of the appellation's 17 ha (climat located on the right bank of the Serein). The exact continuation of the Côte des Grands Crus. Separated by a path from Grand Cru Les...

Wine Spectator: A big, rich style, boasting plum, soy and tobacco aromas and flavors. Features good acidity and firm tannins that bode well for development, with just a touch of heat on the f...

Wine Spectator: This sleek red shows cranberry, cherry, tobacco and orange peel notes over firm tannins. Lively and expressive, with a bright floral finish. Drink now through 2014. -TM

Wine Spectator: This delivers the textbook panoply of blueberry, plum and blackberry fruit of the appellation, with a lush, creamy mouthfeel and a long licorice- and sweet toast-filled finish...

Wine Spectator: Ripe and juicy, sporting cherry, raspberry, rose and spice aromas and flavors, all playing out on the elegant frame. This is a delicate style, favoring finesse over power. Sti...

About this Wine: The goal is to produce champagne, cru by cru, respecting the terroir. Xavier separates each parcel, and all their Grand Crus are vinified in wood as well as 1/3 of their 1er C...

Wine Spectator: Lots of currants, minerals and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, with lots of clean fruit and superfine tannins. Excellent for a second wine. Best after 2009. 5,830 cases made...

About this Wine: Phi is the wine which best expresses Vitalonga's ultimate aspiration. The magic of this extraordinary wine-producing area combined with the expertise and passion Vitalonga's e...

Wine Spectator: Intense, well-structured and concentrated, with an array of dried currant, herb, mineral and sage flavors that are focused and framed by tight, chewy tannins. Best from 2010 t...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Vivid yellow-gold. High-pitched aromas of fresh orchard fruits, minerals, honeysuckle and white pepper show serious power and focus. Deep, palate-staining and precise, with ...

Wine Spectator: This is loaded, with gorgeous papaya, mango, yellow apple and creamed peach flavors carried by salted caramel, toasted coconut and ginger cream notes. Very long on the finish,...

Wine Spectator: Very juicy, with layers of raspberry and plum fruit cascading over each other, while fruitcake, red licorice, floral and mineral notes fill in the background. The long, driven...