| 2022 |
Jean-Marc Burgaud |
Morgon Grands Cras |
The 2022 Morgon Grands Cras has slight reduction on the nose. There's ample brambly red berry fruit and light marmalade scents, quite aromatic in style. The palate is medium-bodied with quite strict tannins on the entry and fine depth. Fresh and vibrant with a gentle grip on the finish. I appreciate the build of this Morgon. It shrugs off the warmth of the growing season with ease. |
Vinous |
90-92 |
 |
2023-11-20 |
| 2022 |
Jean-Marc Burgaud |
Morgon Les Charmes |
The 2022 Morgon Les Charmes has a perfumed, floral nose, later becoming spicier whilst retaining impressive delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, fine structure with gentle grip. A little more savory style towards the finish with a persistent aftertaste. Excellent. |
Vinous |
91-93 |
 |
2023-11-20 |
| 2022 |
Jean-Marc Burgaud |
Morgon Corcelette |
The 2022 Morgon Corcelette had not been racked since the alcoholic fermentation and was showing a bit of reduction on the nose that made it difficult to read. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth texture and grainy tannins, almost powdery in texture. There are hints of brown spices and sage and a little more depth perhaps than the Les Charmes on the finish. Great potential. |
Vinous |
91-93 |
 |
2023-11-20 |
| 2022 |
Jean-Marc Burgaud |
Morgon Cote du Py |
The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py has an absolutely delightful bouquet. Much more charming than the Corcelette, it shows exquisite delineation with perfumed, mineral-laced red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, very focused with a touch of Indian spice toward the detailed finish. This has a long life ahead. It’s so refined and elegant. #97 on the Vinous Top 100 Wines of 2024 |
Vinous |
94 |
 |
2023-11-20 |
| 2019 |
Valderiz |
Juegabolos |
Plenty of fine oak spices and incense come through, along with rich blackberries. Rich, concentrated and very full-bodied on the palate, but quite fresh and juicy. Super tight, but fine-grained. Lengthy and taut finish. From organically grown grapes. Too young. Not for now. Come back in 2026. #75 of James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of Spain 2023 |
James Suckling |
94 |
 |
2023-11-20 |
| 2020 |
Valderiz |
Valderiz |
The 2020 Valderiz is mostly Tempranillo with a 5% dash of Albillo from Roa, Ribera del Duero and was aged 20 months in 80% French and 20% American barrels. Garnet-red in the glass. The ripe, balsamic nose showcases thyme, plum and oak aromas. Dry and clingy, the reactive tannins make for a structured flow. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2023-11-16 |
| 2017 |
Marqués de Tomares |
Reserva |
If you have an emotional connection to Rioja, you’ll find this offers lovely textural pleasures, its light tannins pushing against the red fruit, pungent and seductive—like sweet fern and woodland notes of mushrooms, as one taster described its scent. For morcilla with white beans, or braised tripe. Best Buy. |
Wine & Spirits |
93 |
 |
2023-11-16 |
| 2022 |
Ghost Corner |
Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc |
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Ghost Corner Wild Ferment includes 20% whole bunches and matured in barrel for 14 months. It has a fresh nose with freshly sliced pear, asparagus, bell pepper and nettle. The wild ferment side is kept under a tight leash compared to its peers. The palate is well-balanced with a vibrant, lively, focused entry, with an attractive underlying pepperiness driving the finish. Very fine. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2023-11-15 |
| 2022 |
Ghost Corner |
The Bowline White Blend |
The 2022 Ghost Corner Bowline has quite a perfumed bouquet with Granny Smiths and kiwi fruit, well-defined yet understated. The palate is well-balanced, the 30% Semillon imparting texture, the 70% Sauvignon, race. Fresh with fine weight towards the finish, this is a classy white blend that will be difficult to resist. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2023-11-15 |
| 2022 |
Domaine Yves Cheron |
Vacqueyras 'Cuvee Jardin d'Eden' |
An even split of Grenache and Syrah, Yves' 2022 Vacqueyras Jardin D'Eden is medium ruby-hued with attractive red plum and mulled strawberry fruit interwoven with peppery herbs, sandalwood, and spice. It's medium-bodied, has some building tannins, and a good finish. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90-92 |
 |
2023-11-14 |