In contrast to the preceding wines, a brooding nose only grudgingly gives up its aromas of essence of plum, red cherry, earth and background hint of oak where a lurking hint of crushed leaf character is also present...

The classic cuvée from this terrific Pic Saint Loup estate, the 2021 Pic Saint Loup checks in as 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, and 10% Mourvèdre raised all in concrete tanks. It's well worth seeking out and buying, offering up...

(90-92 poins) The 2021 Marsannay Les Longeroies, matured with 60% new oak, is a little candied on the nose, pretty with a hint of cough candy. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fine mineralité with a...

Once again there is a plethora of spice elements adding breadth to the aromas of plum, red cherry, crushed leaf and jasmine tea. The rich, concentrated and even more powerful broad-shouldered flavors flash good minerality...

The only cuvée produced in Saint Joseph, the 2021 Saint Joseph has a classy, elegant, medium-bodied style that brings good ripeness as well as classic notes of blackberries, ground pepper, violets, and spice, with just a...

The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a towering wine. Just as it did en primeur, the 2021 dazzles from start to finish. The Cabernets are very high in the blend, and that comes through in a Saint-Julien...