| 2024 |
Domaine Ellevin |
Chablis |
More white flowers and exotic notes emerge from the 2024 Chablis, another crystalline, focused Chablis. Stone and citrus fruits, medium body, a focused, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and integrated acidity all define this incredibly impressive 2024 that has so much to love. It should keep for at least a decade. Drink 2026-2036. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2026-06-25 |
| 2022 |
Domaine du Pegau |
Cotes du Rhone Rouge 'Cuvee Maclura' |
I loved the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Cuvée Maclura, which would be one heck of a great house red. Spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, leather, and herbes de Provence all give way to a medium-bodied, supple, nicely textured, savory, focused red that’s absolutely loaded with character. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
92 |
 |
2026-06-25 |
| 2025 |
Damien Martin |
Macon Verze |
Raised six months in 90% stainless steel and 10% neutral French oak, the 2025 Macon-Verzé is a beautiful, juicy, and complex Mâcon-Verzé. Exotic stone and citrus fruits intermix with honey, flowers, and spicy nuances on the nose, and it's rich and medium-bodied on the palate, with a round, supple, nicely balanced mouthfeel, clean and nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's another impeccably made white from this vigneron. Drink 2026-2032. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2026-06-25 |
| 2024 |
Villa des Anges |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
All Cabernet Sauvignon from 15- to 20-year-old vines in the Hérault, the 2024 Vin De France Cabernet Sauvignon is a smoking value with classy red and black fruit, peppery herbs, spice, and a kiss of minerality on the nose. It's medium-bodied, fresh, and balanced on the palate, with a delicious, oh, so drinkable style that's light on its feet. Drink this terrific house red over the coming 2-4 years. Drink 2026-2030. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2026-06-25 |
| 2025 |
Damien Martin |
Saint Veran |
A step up in purity, precision, and minerality, the 2025 Saint Véran was raised six months in 90% stainless steel with 10% neutral French oak. Stone fruits, white flowers, crushed stone, and sappy, subtle citrus nuances all shine on the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a pure, focused mouthfeel, bright and integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's beautifully done and well worth seeking out. Drink 2026-2031. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
92 |
 |
2026-06-25 |
| 2025 |
Domaine Durand |
Menetou Salon |
Melon, citrus, and orchard fruit notes all emerge from the 2025 Menetou Salon Blanc, a Menetou-Salon white vinified and aged five months on the fine lees in stainless steel. It has that classic Loire grassy, herbal, and mineral character, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a nicely textured, round, and supple mouthfeel and nicely integrated acidity. Drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2026-2034. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
92 |
 |
2026-06-25 |
| 2024 |
Cantine Astroni |
‘Colle Imperatrice' Campi Flegrei Falanghina |
The nose is a medley of lemon, lime, orange, wild herbs and honey. The oranges take over on the palate, but more herbs, spices, white pepper and coriander seed provide balance, before a mineral, salty finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2026-06-24 |
| 2024 |
Cantine Astroni |
Colle Rotondella’ Campi Flegrei Piedirosso |
The nose shimmers with intoxicating aromas of fruit punch, raspberry jam and very ripe, pink-hued apricots, and the palate stays gleaming with strawberries, more raspberries and a kick of blood orange. A bouncy, fresh wine that you should give a light chill and drink all day. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2026-06-24 |
| 2025 |
Barker's Marque |
Sauvignon Blanc Blind River 'Three Brooms' |
Intense, aromatic and mouthwatering, with ginger, yuzu and citron notes. Accents of lemongrass, lemon verbena and lemon balm, along with details of jasmine and green tea, really pop on the finish. Drink now. 18,000 cases made, 17,000 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2026-06-24 |
| 2025 |
Aquitania |
Albarino 'Bernon' |
Gold Medal |
Decanter |
96 |
 |
2026-06-24 |