The 2015 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru has a very Volnay-like bouquet of plush red cherries and strawberry aromas, voluptuous and sensual while maintaining impressive delineation. The palate is well balanced with a crisp line of acidity, fine tannin and grainy texture but palpable minerality toward the persistent finish. Backward, yes, but tons of potential. This was impressive in barrel and now it is impressive in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. Drinking window: 2020-2038. Score - 93. (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Nov. 13, 2018)
The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru les Taillepieds, 100% whole cluster with around 30% new oak, offers impressive precision and focus on the nose, lively cranberry, wild strawberry and pomegranate scents combine effortlessly with subtle notes of wet slate. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, beautifully balanced with a crescendo of red fruit, mixed with mineral and spice towards the compelling finish. This is an outstanding Taillepieds that will require 4-5 years in bottle, but will repay the patient. Drink date: 2020-2045. Score - 94-96. (Neal Martin, robertparker.com, Dec. 30, 2016)
Saturated deep red. Brooding but expressive aromas of plum, iron, pepper and chocolate, conveying a strong impression of soil character. Sweet, dense and extremely deep, with great energy in the mouth. This has explosive flavors of red fruits, spices, iron and earth. Finishes with terrific verve and palatestaining length. A great bottle of Pommard that should gain in complexity for the next 10 to 15 years. Montille originally planned to bottle this in February but eventually waited until June. Score - 94+. (Stephen Tanzer, vinous.com, March 2005)
The 2017 Pommard Les Pezerolles 1er Cru matures with one-third whole clusters and the same new oak. It has a pretty, floral bouquet that opens with red cherries and wild strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very linear and taut but gaining weight towards the finely tuned, mineral-driven finish. Excellent. Drinking window: 2022-2042. Score - 92-94. (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 10, 2019)
This domaine has been certified organic since 1995 and biodynamic since 2005. The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru expresses the clarity, finesse and majesty for which the vineyard is renowned.
The purity of yellow citrus fruit here is stunning and there's a distinctive, chalky wedge to the nose, too. The palate has a very elegant, sleek and contained feel with a strong line of acidity and creamy, lees-derived weight. This has the DNA of power and the length is exceptional. Regal. Try in 2022. Score - 95-96. (jamessuckling.com, Jan. 26, 2019)
Here the nose is actually quite similar to that of the Perrières save for being ever-so-slightly riper and displaying more overt white orchard fruit influence. There is the same exquisite purity to the strikingly intense and beautifully well-detailed flavors that ooze both a fine minerality and plenty of dry extract that imparts a wonderfully seductive texture to the explosive yet refined finish. The only nit, at least at present, is that the depth isn't quite as impressive though this obviously may very well change with time. Drink date: 2021+. Outstanding. Score - 91-93. (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 15, 2016)
Brian Sieve has made some very impressive white wines at de Montille in 2018, typified by the quality of this focused, concentrated Premier Cru white. Grapefruit, fennel and patisserie flavours marry appealingly on the palate with 25% new wood, leesy weight and a fresh, tangy finish. Early picking was crucial to the style of the wine. Drinking window: 2021-2028. Score - 94. (Tim Atkin, MW, decanter.com, Oct. 19, 2018)
The 2018 Meursault Saint-Christophe has also turned out well, exhibiting aromas of pear, citrus oil, hazelnuts and white flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and supple palate that's fresh and chalky. As usual, this is a cuvée composed from holdings in Casse-Tête, Petits Charrons and Narvaux du Dessous. Score - 89-91. (William Kelley, robertparker.com, Feb. 13, 2020)
100% Moscatel de Setúbal. A façade of white nectarine, honeysuckle and orange peel with a generous core of acidity to diffuse the unctuous sweetness. Look out for marzipan, nuts and dried fruit at the end. Value. Score - 95. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025)
Always a great value, this is a reliably vibrant wine, with floral, nutty, fig, smoke and pear notes, gentle sweetness and a long, intense finish. Pair with deep-fried calamari, or pork roast with crispy crackling.
Assertive aromas of graphite, violets, mint and chalky minerality. A stunning, precise wine focused on elegance, with citrus flavors, a full body and lavish, velvety tannins supported by freshness. Long, youthful and savory aftertaste. Try from 2026, but best after 2030. Score - 97. (jamessuckling.com, Jan. 11, 2025)
From a 30-year-old vineyard, this Bonarda includes a splash of Malbec and was fermented in stainless steel then aged for six months in French oak. It's generous and easy to enjoy, with good focus and structure, dark berry, blueberry, raspberry, gentle oak spice and smoke. This has the potential to drink through 2028+.
Exclusively from vineyards planted on stony, sandy soils in the Los Chacayes zone of the Uco Valley, this malbec displays the characteristic notes of that place. Here, the flowers, herbs, and firm tannins form a solid base that supports the succulent ripe red- and black-fruit flavors and firm, juicy acidity. Score - 93. (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024)
A complex, layered white featuring aromas of stone fruit, lemon peel, chamomile and beeswax. Medium- to full-bodied, it is focused and compact, with a backbone of lively acidity that drives a lingering, mineral-laced finish. Drink or hold. Score - 92. (jamessuckling.com, July 29, 2025)
Intensely aromatic and inviting with notes of pineapple, kiwifruit, capsicum, and kaffir lime on the nose with a hint of oatmeal nuance. The brilliantly focused palate offers power and persistency, splendidly supported by bright acidity, making it fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2029. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, March 2025)
[Though this bottling is different from the one reviewed, it will show a similar quality and character.] The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ is bright, effusive and full of character. Chardonnay is so expressive in Aÿ, where the aromatics are beautifully lifted and there is plenty of depth. Lemon confit, spice, apricot, tangerine peel and light tropical notes all grace this superexpressive Blanc de Blancs. Disgorged: February, 2021. Drinking window: 2021-2028. Score - 92. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Nov. 2021)
This comes from HVD young vine (40 years old) and Army Block on Mistletoe Lane (30-40 years old). Very aromatic and floral, slight cut fennel, lemongrass, lime, white peach. Tight and flinty, pure acidity, feels and tastes great, a little bit powdery in texture, and finishes long with plenty lime and Disprin flavour. There's a succulence and richness to this wine, though it keeps itself trim and classic all the same. A top release, and it's so delicious now, you don't really need to wait (though you could). It's a toss up between 93 and 94 points, though I'm going for the latter as it's just so tasty. Drink: 2025-2035. Score - 94. (Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au, Aug. 20, 2025)
The 2023 Malbec Wapisa from the Atlantic coast of Río Negro showcases pure black fruit with blackberry, blueberry and plum dominating. The palate is dry and lean for the variety, with intense fruit-focused flavors and an enveloping texture. The clean, fruit-driven finish is flavorful and satisfying, with a less concentrated but elevated profile. Drinking window: 2025-2035. Score - 93. (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, May 15, 2025)
Brightly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows ripe plum, sweet cherry, clove and floral aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate offering juicy fruit intensity, backed by supple texture and mellow tannins. Beautifully composed and delightfully appealing. At its best: now to 2027. Score - 91. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Nov. 2024)