Sophisticated nose of spice and evolved fruit, warming spices and orchard fruit basket aromas. The palate is layered with cherry, lemon, and cream with a flourish of citrus and wild herbs. Vibrant acidity, ripe and full...

After aging for 10 months in large wood barrels, the wine has a broad, ripe feel. Its creamy texture shows density as well as lime and grapefruit fruits. From one of the top vineyards sites in Chavignol, the wine should...

The 2021 Saumur Blanc Clos Romans possesses an expressive, floral bouquet of citrus oil, pomegranate, spring flowers and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, enrobing and charming, profound and satiny palate that...

Don't mess with the 2021 Saumur Blanc L’Échelier: it's got attitude—flirty, floral and transparent, with the purity of a glacier. The Germains didn't do any malolactic despite the natural acidity of this vintage. This is...

Restrained and distinctly cool aromas include a plethora of floral nuances that add elegance to the white orchard fruit, citrus and soft hazelnut wisps. The incredibly low yields are in evidence as the mouthfeel of the...

Crafted from 50% purchased and 50% estate-grown grapes, Thibaud Boudignon’s 2021 Anjou Blanc is a real success, with aromas of lemon oil, pear, spices and herbs, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive...

2021 Duhart Milon Blanc being the first vintage of this white wine from the famous 4th growth chateau, offers a fresh and well composed glass of wine, dominated by the fruit, white flowers, chalky notes and hay. For a...

This white evokes the seashore and briny mineral elements, along with lime blossom, apple, vanilla and butterscotch flavors. A hint of earth emerges as this extends on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now.

Pale silvery in hue, the bouquet of the 2021 Chateau Simone Blanc is glorious and captivating, with beautifully delineated scents of wax resin, pine forest and orange blossom. The palate displays exquisite balance, with...

The 2021 Savennières Clos de Frémine opens with aromas of pear, rose, green mango, ripe orchard fruits and spring flowers. It is a full-bodied, intense and bright wine with a chiseled, crystalline, elegantly tense palate...

The 2021 Saint Joseph Blanc is clearly outstanding, offering bright citrus, orange blossom, and honeyed flower notes in a medium-bodied, elegant, beautifully balanced package. I like its mid-palate depth and...

An ultra-pure and fresh nose of green apple, spiced pear compote and citrus blossom is also trimmed in just enough wood to merit mentioning. As one would expect from a classic Chevalier, there is an overt stoniness to the...

Peach, lemon and baking spice flavors pick up a hint of the sea in this tightly coiled white. Starts out with intensity before picking up a chalky feel as this winds down on the finish. Sinewy, with fine length. Best from...

(92-94 points) There is just one barrel of 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru this year (normally there is one and a half). It has an intense bouquet, though it doesn't quite have the panache of the Bâtard-Montrachet, a hint of...

The XXI is the total sum of the 2021 vintage due to frost but mainly rot caused by too much rain at the end of the season. According to its maker, the domain lost around 60% of the crop. This is definitely a Sauvignon...