| 2022 |
Domaine D'Ansignan |
Les Grenadines |
The 2022 Les Grenadines (42% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 16% Carignan, and a splash of Maccabeu) is light ruby-hued, with an almost rosé feel in its pretty strawberry, peppery herb, and violet notes in a medium-bodied, clean, fresh, and lively style on the palate. It's a deliciously quaffable, impeccably made red to drink over the coming summer months. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2021 |
Domaine D'Ansignan |
Petites Grappes |
From an estate purchased by Jeff Carrel in 2016, the 2021 Côtes du Roussillon Les Petites Grappes is equal parts Grenache and Carignan from pure granite soils. Beautiful, almost Northern Rhône-like notes of ripe red and black fruits, smoked meats, graphite, and pepper, as well as a beautiful minerality, define the aromatics, and it's fresh, focused, and elegant, with beautifully integrated acidity. It's a stunning bottle of wine. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
92 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Domaine Durand |
Sancerre |
Salted citrus, crushed stone, pear, and white flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Sancerre Blanc, a very clean, medium-bodied, crisp, racy white that has bright acidity while staying balanced and textured. Bottled after just three months in concrete, drink this juicy, vibrant white over the coming couple of years. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
91 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2021 |
Domaine Ellevin |
1er Cru Vaucopin |
The 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin is terrific, with impressive honeyed apple, leafy herbs, mineral, and white peach-driven aromatics. Rich, medium-bodied, round, and textured, with nicely integrated acidity, this textured, elegant, beautiful 2021 will evolve for a decade. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
91 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Domaine Durand |
Menetou Salon |
The 2022 Menetou Salon Blanc is slightly more reticent, with white flowers, stone fruits, orange blossom, and chalky minerality in its medium-bodied, nicely balanced, textured, layered style. Like the Sancerre Blanc, it's racy and vibrant while bringing beautiful texture and richness. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
91 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Domaine des Rocailles |
Apremont Jacquere |
The 2022 Apremont (100% Jacquère) is a juicy, incredibly refreshing, delicious white offering bright citrus and pear fruit in a medium-bodied, clean, crisp, balanced style. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Villa des Anges |
Sauvignon Blanc |
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is terrific, with a juicy, Loire-like style in its citrus, white grapefruit, sappy herb, and mineral-driven aromatics. Medium-bodied, clean, and balanced on the palate, it’s well worth seeking out. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
91 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Villa des Anges |
Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon |
Already bottled, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon brings considerably more richness and ripeness, with ripe black cherry and cassis fruits as well as spice, tobacco, and dried herb notes. Medium-bodied, nicely textured, and fleshy, this balanced, layered, ripe Cabernet has tons of character as well. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Villa des Anges |
Pays d'Oc Rose 'Vielles Vignes' |
All Cinsault from a single estate in the Languedoc, the 2022 Cinsault Rosé is light and fresh, with bright orange blossom and dried strawberry fruit in its medium-bodied, silky, elegant profile. It's nicely balanced, has good acidity, and a clean finish. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2020 |
Two Hands |
Bella's Garden Shiraz |
Smooth and polished, but still dense and concentrated, with spiced plum, red fruit and heavy licorice and fennel seed nuances, plus Earl Grey tea, dried floral and fresh loamy details. Harmonious and focused on the long finish. Drink now through 2029. 2,000 cases made. |
Wine Spectator |
92 |
 |
2023-08-15 |