Winemaker Notes
The 2012 Cameron boasts bright fruit with notes of cherry, blueberry and blackberry shining through. The opulent fruit aromatic is matched with hints of forest floor, autumn leaves and dandelion. Viscous and ripe on the pallet, this wine is expansive from the start with a fruit flavors of tart cherry, ripe plum and black figs. Showcasing young appeal from a brilliant vintage, this wine is irresistible and sure to show well from the start.
About Winery
Founded in 1973 by Fred and Juelle Fisher, the winery is nestled at the 1500-foot elevation on the western face of the Mayacamas Mountains between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys and home to their Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Whitney's Vineyard Chardonnay. Their Coach Insignia Cabernet, Lamb Vineyard Cabernet and RCF Vineyard Merlot come from their estate on the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. It is from these two sites that the winery strives to fulfill their mission of producing world class Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Winemaker Notes
The 2012 Fisher Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by its opaque purple color, rich aromas of blackberry liqueur, licorice, and truffle, with hints of charcoal and camphor. Winemakers note its impressive concentration, multilayered complexity, and full-bodied structure, with a long, smooth finish. The wine is described as balanced, voluptuous, and seamless, with the oak integration being a particular highlight.
About Winery
Founded in 1973 by Fred and Juelle Fisher, the winery is nestled at the 1500-foot elevation on the western face of the Mayacamas Mountains between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys and home to their Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Whitney's Vineyard Chardonnay. Their Coach Insignia Cabernet, Lamb Vineyard Cabernet and RCF Vineyard Merlot come from their estate on the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. It is from these two sites that the winery strives to fulfill their mission of producing world class Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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Domaine Forey Père et Fils traces its roots back to 1840, when Régis Forey’s great-grandfather established the estate in Vosne-Romanée. Over generations, the domaine expanded through vineyard trades and acquisitions, eventually securing holdings in some of Burgundy’s most prized terroirs, including parcels near Richebourg and La Tâche. Régis Forey took over full-time in 1987, building a reputation for wines that emphasize site expression over stylistic manipulation, with structured, age-worthy reds crafted from Pinot Noir. Today, the domaine spans about 9.5 hectares across Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Morey-Saint-Denis, and Régis is joined by his son Quentin, ensuring continuity of the family’s thoughtful, tradition-minded approach to Burgundy winemaking.
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The Raquillet family has been making wine in Mercurey, Burgundy, for over 12 generations, with records tracing their presence back to the 1600s. In 1990, François Raquillet assumed control of the domaine from his father Jean, working alongside his wife Emmanuelle. Passionate about vineyard management, François invested in modern equipment and reduced yields to improve quality, while also introducing higher-grade oak barrels for his Premier Cru wines. The estate now spans about 14 hectares, including prized old-vine parcels in Mercurey’s top Premier Crus such as Vasées and Veleys. Since 2018, their daughter Jeanne has joined the domaine, ensuring continuity of tradition and a smooth generational transition. Known for their supple, fruit-driven style with fine tannins and polished oak integration, the wines of François Raquillet are celebrated for combining accessibility in youth with the ability to age gracefully, making the domaine a benchmark producer in the Côte Chalonnaise.
Winemaker Notes
With great complexity, the Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon expresses aromas of black fruit, Bing cherry, dark chocolate, red raspberry, green olive, tobacco, all integrated with the spicy sweetness of oak, cedar, connamon, clove and a hint of black pepper. The body is very full with a soft entry, coupled with dark cherry/berry flavors that develop with great depth.
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Freemark Abbey is a historic Napa Valley winery, founded in 1886 by Josephine Tychson, one of the region's first female vintners. Known for its single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons and classic Chardonnay, the winery is home to a unique, hand-built stone building and an extensive wine library. Freemark Abbey's history includes being one of Napa's first wineries to produce single-vineyard wines and participating in the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting.
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Winemaker Notes
The wine features an effortless bouquet of dried rose petals, crushed berries, mint, and licorice. John Gilman describes it as having an impressive nose of cherries, red plums, cocoa, and exotic spices, leading to a full-bodied and succulent palate with an excellent core and a "long, tangy, and perfectly balanced finish".
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Founded in 1981 in Chambolle-Musigny by Joël Hudelot and Chantal Baillet, this Burgundy estate holds a,, ~10-hectare portfolio featuring a prized parcel of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru. Under Dominique Le Guen (joined 1998, took over 2004), the domaine has gained recognition for producing elegant, non-interventionist, and high-quality Pinot Noir.
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Winemaker Notes
the 2012 wines across the domaine's portfolio performed exceptionally well, with this specific village bottling offering a "deeply pitched" nose of red and black pinot fruit, earth, and floral elements.
About Winery
Founded in 1981 in Chambolle-Musigny by Joël Hudelot and Chantal Baillet, this Burgundy estate holds a,, ~10-hectare portfolio featuring a prized parcel of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru. Under Dominique Le Guen (joined 1998, took over 2004), the domaine has gained recognition for producing elegant, non-interventionist, and high-quality Pinot Noir.
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Winemaker Notes
the 2012 wines across the domaine's portfolio performed exceptionally well, with this specific village bottling offering a "deeply pitched" nose of red and black pinot fruit, earth, and floral elements.
About Winery
Founded in 1981 in Chambolle-Musigny by Joël Hudelot and Chantal Baillet, this Burgundy estate holds a,, ~10-hectare portfolio featuring a prized parcel of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru. Under Dominique Le Guen (joined 1998, took over 2004), the domaine has gained recognition for producing elegant, non-interventionist, and high-quality Pinot Noir.
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About Winery
Founded in 1981 in Chambolle-Musigny by Joël Hudelot and Chantal Baillet, this Burgundy estate holds a,, ~10-hectare portfolio featuring a prized parcel of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru. Under Dominique Le Guen (joined 1998, took over 2004), the domaine has gained recognition for producing elegant, non-interventionist, and high-quality Pinot Noir.
Winemaker Notes
Rich and complex aromas with notes of zesty and candied fruit (lemon) mingled with pollen (white flowers), roasted hazelnut and Madagascar vanilla. After aeration, the bouquet develops rich notes of fresh pastries and smoky notes from bottle ageing
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Louis Roederer is a prestigious French champagne house with a history spanning over two centuries, known for its independent, family-owned structure and commitment to quality. Founded in 1776 as Dubois Père & Fils and later renamed in 1833 by Louis Roederer, the house has been passed down through generations of the Roederer family (and now the Rouzaud family). A key aspect of the Roederer story is its dedication to estate vineyards, a practice that contrasts with some other Champagne houses who primarily source grapes from various plots. This dedication to quality and tradition has earned Louis Roederer a global reputation for its elegant and complex champagnes.
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The story of Domaine Ramonet began in the 1920s, when Pierre Ramonet (1906–1994) established the estate in Chassagne-Montrachet, quickly gaining a reputation for producing some of Burgundy’s most distinctive white wines. Pierre’s dedication to terroir and his unique personality made him a legendary figure in the region. After his passing, the domaine was carried forward by his grandsons Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet, with Jean-Claude now firmly at the helm. Today, the next generation—including Noël’s sons Michaël and Pierre-François, and Jean-Claude’s daughter Anne-France—are actively involved, ensuring continuity of the family’s vision. The domaine’s holdings include prestigious parcels such as Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, alongside numerous premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet. Known for wines that often start shy but blossom with time in the glass, Domaine Ramonet remains a benchmark for age-worthy, terroir-driven Chardonnay, admired by collectors and critics worldwide.
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Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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Domaine Billard-Gonnet is a family estate in Pommard, Burgundy, with roots stretching back several generations, known for producing classic Pinot Noir wines that reflect the character of the Côte de Beaune. The domaine was established in the mid-20th century and expanded under successive generations of the Billard and Gonnet families, who merged their vineyard holdings to create a unified estate. Today, the domaine cultivates parcels across Pommard, Volnay, and Beaune, with a focus on traditional viticulture and careful cellar practices that emphasize terroir expression. Their wines, particularly from Pommard’s prestigious crus, are admired for their structure, depth, and aging potential, making Domaine Billard-Gonnet a respected name among Burgundy producers.
Winemaker Notes
The 2013 Matriarch, which may well be the finest Matriarch made to date, could easily stand on its own as a single-vineyard offering. Made from the odds and ends of the single-vineyard wines, nevertheless this is pretty great wine, and I joked with the winemaking team that maybe their selection process was too draconian. Dense purple, with notes of mulberry, blackberry, chocolate, cocoa and espresso, the wine is dense, full-bodied, opulent, and a total hedonistic turn-on.
About Winery
Sourced from select hillside estates, the Cabernet Sauvignon wines of BOND vividly demonstrate the range of Napa Valley's finest terroirs. From the more than eighty vineyards we have worked with over the past quarter century, we have slowly and vigilantly selected five sites. BOND became our covenant and shared commitment to produce only the best expression of the land. By way of this valuable experience, we had the opportunity to identify select properties that we felt had the potential to define the ‘Grand Crus’ of Napa Valley. These small hillside Cabernet vineyards, ranging in size from 7 to 11 acres, became the basis for the wines of BOND.
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Bouchard Père et Fils, one of Burgundy’s oldest and most prestigious wine houses, was founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, originally a cloth merchant who soon turned to wine trading. His son Joseph began acquiring vineyards in 1746, and by 1785 the firm adopted the name “Bouchard Père et Fils.” Over the centuries, the domaine expanded to become one of Burgundy’s largest landholders, now owning about 130 hectares, including 12 hectares of Grand Cru and 74 hectares of Premier Cru. In 1820, the family purchased the historic Château de Beaune, whose underground cellars still serve as an exceptional aging site. After remaining in family hands for over 250 years, the estate was sold in 1995 to Joseph Henriot, who modernized operations, and in 2022 it became part of Artémis Domaines, the wine group of François Pinault. Today, Bouchard Père et Fils continues to balance tradition and innovation, producing highly regarded wines that showcase Burgundy’s finest terroirs.
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Winemaker Notes
The 2013 Famille Carabello-Baum Nuits-Saint-Georges is a Pinot Noir reflecting a challenging, cool, and wet Burgundian vintage, resulting in a wine with high acidity, focused red fruit, and structure. Expect a classic, savory style with notes of redcurrant and black cherry, likely featuring soft tannins from meticulous, low-intervention winemaking.
About Winery
In 2014, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum and his family (Famille Carabello-Baum) purchased the historic Château de Pommard in Burgundy, France, becoming the first Americans to own a winery in the region. They became the fifth family in 300 years to steward the estate, focusing on converting the 20-hectare Clos Marey-Monge vineyard to biodynamic farming and elevating their wines.
Winemaker Notes
Dense purple color. The wine has a powerful aroma with notes of violets, blackberries, currants, licorice and chocolate. Balanced taste of dark fruit, soft vanilla and nuts. Juicy with velvety tannins and a long, delicious finish.
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Chateau Langoa-Barton, 3rd Classified Growth, was the first of the two Bordeaux wine estates bought by Hugh Barton in the 1820s, the other being Leoville-Barton, 2nd Classified Growth.
Hugh Barton was a descendant of an Irish family which settled in Bordeaux in the 18th century and which has a long and distinguished history in the region's wine trade. Both properties are still family-owned and run and together represent the longest tradition of unchanged ownership in the Medoc. Anthony Barton is the current proprietor but is gradually passing the reins to his daughter Lillian. Langoa Barton has 20 hectares of vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 21% and Cabernet Franc 8%) lie on gravelly-clay soils. Vinification includes 18 months' maturation in oak barriques (50% new). Langoa Barton is vinified and matured in exactly the same way as Leoville-Barton and any difference between them must be put down to variations in the soils and exposure of their respective vineyard blocks.
Both Langoa and Leoville wines are models of typical St Julien restraint and elegance, and Anthony's fair pricing policy, always with an eye to the long term has won him many loyal friends amongst his customers. For years, Langoa Barton was considered slightly lighter and more forward than Leoville. However, in the last decade it has become noticeably deeper in colour and richer and more concentrated on the palate. Langoa Barton is now often the equal of Leoville.
Winemaker Notes
This wine has a lot of class and elegance, along with firm tannins that show how well it will age. It is dark and concentrated, the black fruits still developing under the solid structure
About Winery
Château Haut-Bages Libéral, a Fifth Growth estate from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, was founded in the 18th century by the Libéral family on the Bages plateau in Pauillac. Over time, its vineyards came to border prestigious neighbors like Château Latour and Château Pichon Baron, and much of its wine was historically exported to Belgium and the Netherlands. Today, under Claire Villars-Lurton’s management, the estate is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon–driven wines and commitment to organic and biodynamic practices.
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Domaine Coche-Dury, based in Meursault, Burgundy, is one of the most revered producers of white Burgundy. The estate was founded in the 1920s by Léon Coche, who purchased vineyard plots and initially sold grapes to négociants while bottling a small amount himself. In 1964, his son Georges Coche took over his share of the vineyards, expanding holdings and strengthening the domaine. Georges’s son Jean-François Coche assumed control in 1973, and with his wife (whose surname, Dury, was added to the domaine’s name), he transformed Coche-Dury into a cult estate. Known for meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and precise winemaking, Jean-François elevated the domaine’s reputation to global acclaim, especially for its Chardonnay from Meursault, Corton-Charlemagne, and other Côte de Beaune sites. In 1999, the domaine suffered a notable setback when a helicopter crash damaged part of its Corton-Charlemagne vines, but it continued to thrive. Today, Jean-François’s son Raphaël Coche has joined the estate, ensuring continuity of its legendary style and status as one of Burgundy’s most sought-after producers.
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Domaine Denis Mortet traces its roots to 1956 when Charles Mortet established a small estate in Gevrey-Chambertin. Denis joined his father in 1978, gradually shifting the domaine toward bottling its own wines rather than selling to merchants. In 1991, when Charles retired, Denis inherited 4.5 hectares and founded Domaine Denis Mortet, quickly gaining acclaim for meticulous vineyard work and refined winemaking, influenced by mentors like Henri Jayer and Lalou Bize-Leroy. By the early 2000s, the estate had expanded to around 11 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vougeot. Following Denis’s passing in 2006, his son Arnaud took over, continuing the family tradition with a focus on authenticity, terroir expression, and sustainable practices, cementing the domaine’s reputation as one of Burgundy’s most admired producers.
Winemaker Notes
Dom Pérignon Vintage Luminous 2013 opens with aromas of brioche, dried stone fruit, and white nectarine, supported by subtle yeasty and lees-driven complexity. On the palate, it is vibrant yet structured, with citrus brightness, hints of peach and apricot, and a creamy texture that reflects extended aging. The finish is long, precise, and mineral-driven, showcasing the house’s hallmark balance of richness and finesse. The luminous edition, with its glowing bottle design, adds a modern celebratory touch without altering the wine itself.
About Winery
Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
Winemaker Notes
Dom Pérignon Vintage Luminous 2013 opens with aromas of brioche, dried stone fruit, and white nectarine, supported by subtle yeasty and lees-driven complexity. On the palate, it is vibrant yet structured, with citrus brightness, hints of peach and apricot, and a creamy texture that reflects extended aging. The finish is long, precise, and mineral-driven, showcasing the house’s hallmark balance of richness and finesse. The luminous edition, with its glowing bottle design, adds a modern celebratory touch without altering the wine itself.
About Winery
Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
Winemaker Notes
The 2013 winegrowing year was marked by striking contrasts in climate, starting with a particularly cold spring, followed by a prolonged period of hot, dry weather that lasted until the end of August. When the harvest began on 7 September, in brilliant sunshine, the vines were impeccably healthy, revealing the exceptional generosity and balance of the grapes. This vintage aromatic wine promises a remarkable aromatic richness, capturing the unique essence of the year.
About Winery
Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
Winemaker Notes
The 2013 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs displays a bright golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles, offering an aromatic bouquet of citrus fruits, white flowers, and subtle chalky minerality. Made exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay (90% Côte des Blancs, 10% Montagne de Reims), it delivers a palate that is both precise and layered, with flavors of lemon zest, quince, and green apple, evolving into almond, brioche, and smoky undertones. The cool vintage character imparts fresh acidity and remarkable tension, while extended ageing adds depth, creaminess, and complexity. The finish is long, elegant, and vibrant, confirming the 2010 as a distinctive vintage that balances freshness with richness, and one that will continue to evolve beautifully with time.
About Winery
Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the first established champagne house in the world, born from the ambition of Dom Ruinart’s true enlightened mind. His vision made him perceive before anyone else the potential of sparkling wines from the Champagne region. Each of Ruinart’s cuvées bears the distinctive signature of Chardonnay, the House’s emblematic grape variety. Elegance, refinement, purity, light and distinctive taste make Ruinart a timeless and modern icon.
