Vintage Producer Product Name Notes Source Score Sell Sheet Updated
2017 Alain Brumont - Montus Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Blanc Sec Made from 100% Petit Courbu, one of the rarest grapes in the region, this wood-aged wine is pierced with perfumed acidity and rounded green fruits. At four years old, the wine’s fruitiness has softened into nutty flavors, hinting at toast and mature acidity. Drink the wine now. Editors’ Choice. Wine Enthusiast 94 2022-01-24
2017 Alain Brumont - Montus Madiran 'Prestige' This richly endowed, 100% Tannat wine is massive yet restrained. Elegance comes from the play of tannins against blackberry fruits. Structure and fruit are coming together and the wine should be ready to drink from 2024. Cellar Selection. Wine Enthusiast 94 2022-01-24
2016 Alain Brumont - Bouscasse Madiran 'Vieilles Vignes' Beautifully mature, this wine has big tannins that have melded effortlessly into the powerful structure. The tannins support the generosity and opulence of this wine. Drink now. Wine Enthusiast 94 2022-01-24
2016 Alain Brumont - Montus Madiran 'Prestige' The showpiece grand estate of Madiran has produced a rich wine. Tannins are a powerful presence in the wine’s concentration, providing a backdrop to the mature fruits and succulent acidity. The wine is ready to drink. Wine Enthusiast 95 2022-01-24
2015 Alain Brumont - Bouscasse Madiran 'Vieilles Vignes' Now mature, this wine revels in its mature tannins. It has power, density, succulent black fruits and structure that has smoothed and softened with age. Drink the wine now. Editors’ Choice. Wine Enthusiast 95 2022-01-24
2017 Alain Brumont - Bouscasse Madiran 'Vieilles Vignes' Old vines from Alain Brumont’s home estate give massive concentration and structure to the already rich Tannat. This young wine is packed with dark fruits along with a juicy acidity and a solid background. Drink the wine from 2023. Wine Enthusiast 95 2022-01-24
NV Ayinger Brauweisse Creamy and flavorful with clove and light banana on the nose and palate. A bit of vanilla sweetness appears on the midpalate before finishing dry. This is sunshine in a glass, hitting all of the traditional hallmarks of the style, no lemon wedge garnish needed. Wine Enthusiast 95 2022-01-24
2019 Stel+Mar Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi This elegant, easy-sipping wine offers ample black-cherry and black-plum flavors, good balance and a touch of tartness in the mouthfeel. Best Buy. Wine Enthusiast Best Buy 2022-01-24
2018 Fairvalley Pinotage This wine starts off a bit reserved in character, though with time it reveals aromas of baked plum, cherry and blackberry coupled with licorice, tobacco leaf and light char, as well as a hint of pressed violet. It’s bold and flavorful on the palate, where the aromas carry straight through to the lingering finish, shaped by velvety tannins and lingering earthy spice tones. Best Buy. Wine Enthusiast Best Buy 2022-01-24
2018 Canon Chaigneau Canon Chaigneau Lots of pretty red fruits, white chocolate, flowers, and cured meat notes emerge from the 2018 Château Canon Chaigneau, which is medium-bodied and has a silky, seamless texture, impressive tannins, and a great finish. This smoky, complex, beautifully textured Lalande de Pomerol is going to keep for 10-12 years. Jeb Dunnuck 91 2022-01-18