PRE-ORDER 2017 | JS 98 Intense citrus (mandarin, lemon curd), white peach, acacia, and smoky oak. 2019 | WA 96 The 2019 vintage showcases vibrant, concentrated notes of citrus pith, white currants, lemon peel, and crushed stones, with excellent tension, salinity, and a long finish. 2022 | JS 99 It features aromas of passion fruit, lemon rind, white peach, and gunsmoke, with a creamy texture balanced by a mineral-driven finish.   About Winery Domaine de Chevalier is a Bordeaux wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, ranked among the Crus Classés for red and white wine in the Classification of Graves wine of 1953 and 1959. The winery and vineyards are located south of the city of Bordeaux, in the commune of Léognan. It is one of a very few Bordeaux estates to be named domaine instead of château. The estate dates from the 18th century, and viticulture of significance was begun during the 19th century when it was run by Arnaud Ricard, also the proprietor of Château Malartic-Lagravière; from 1900 to 1945 it was owned by Gabriel Beaumartin, a son-in-law.[3] Severe frosts in 1945 made partial replanting necessary, and normal production was not resumed until 1953. Managed by Claude Ricard since 1948, the Ricard family was forced to sell the estate in 1983 to the Bernard family of Cognac, though Claude Ricard stayed on as advisor for several years.

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PRE-ORDER 2017 | WA 97 Intense citrus (grapefruit/lime), white peach, verbena, and smoky, stony minerality. 2018 | JS 98 Rich, full-bodied, and opulent, balancing intense citrus (grapefruit), apricot, and smoky, toasted oak notes with high acidity. 2019 | WE 98 Rich, full-bodied yet fresh with orchard fruit, white flowers, and prominent, smoky mineral notes. 2021 | JS 99 It is described as aromatic, structured, and complex, featuring lemon confit, white peach, crushed rocks, and smoky nuances. 2022 | WE 98 Sliced apples, pear, lemon blossoms, white pepper, and crushed stone. Rich, waxy, and creamy yet vibrant with high acidity. 2023 | D 97 Rich, textured, and aromatic with notes of white peach, orange cream, pineapple, and ginger, balanced by a lively, mineral-driven acidity and salinity. About Winery Château Smith Haut Lafitte's history spans centuries, starting in 1365 with the Verrier Du Boscq family planting vines on a gravelly plateau named Lafitte. In the 18th century, the Scottish merchant George Smith acquired the property, adding his name and building the Carthusian monastery. Later, Lodi Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, elevated the estate to Grand Cru Exceptionnel status in 1842. The Louis Eschenauer company purchased the estate in 1958, and in 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard bought it, investing heavily in both the property and the wines. At the end of the 18th century, the Archbishop of Bordeaux was dispossessed of his property. The papal vineyard became part of the public domain. 8 June 1937 was a dark day in the vineyard's history, when a violent hailstorm destroyed virtually the entirety of the estate. Two years later, Paul Montagne bought it and gradually brought it back to life. Thanks to his efforts, the vineyard returned to its former rank and stood up to the surge in urbanization. His descendents, Léo Montagne and Bernard Magrez, perpetuate this secular tradition so that Chateau Pape Clément wines continue to delight the wine-lovers of today and tomorrow.

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PRE-ORDER About WineryChâteau Olivier, a historic winery in Bordeaux's Graves region, boasts a history dating back to the 12th century, originally as a Benedictine monastery. It is renowned for both its red and white wines, the latter primarily crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes. The estate has been owned by the Bethmann family since the 19th century, and they continue to manage it today. 

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About WineryChateau Pape Clément owes its name to its most illustrious owner. A man of the cloth born in 1264, Bertrand de Goth became Bishop of Comminges, in the Pyrenees Mountains, at the age of 31; he later became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299. He then received as a gift the property in Pessac, the Vineyard de La Mothe. Taken by a passion for the vine, he continually took part personally in equipping, organizing and managing the domain in accordance with the most modern and rational practices. Nevertheless, on 5 June 1305 the cardinals met in a conclave in Pérouse and appointed him to succeed Pope Benedict XI, who had passed away prematurely after only eleven months of reign. Bertrand de Goth took the name of Clement V. Supported by Philip IV, it was he who decided in 1309 to move the papal court to Avignon, thus breaking with Rome and its battles of influence. During this same period, the weight of his responsibilities led him to relinquish his property, giving it to the Archbishop of Bordeaux. Henceforward, the vineyard was to be known to posterity under the name of this enlightened pope. Management under the clergy brings modernity The grateful Church perpetuated Pope Clement's work. Each archbishop in turn turned to modernity and technical progress, to the point of the wine estate becoming a model vineyard. In addition to especially early harvests, which remain one of its special characteristics, Chateau Pape Clément is without a doubt the first vineyard in France to align vine stock to facilitate labour. At the end of the 18th century, the Archbishop of Bordeaux was dispossessed of his property. The papal vineyard became part of the public domain. 8 June 1937 was a dark day in the vineyard's history, when a violent hailstorm destroyed virtually the entirety of the estate. Two years later, Paul Montagne bought it and gradually brought it back to life. Thanks to his efforts, the vineyard returned to its former rank and stood up to the surge in urbanization. His descendents, Léo Montagne and Bernard Magrez, perpetuate this secular tradition so that Chateau Pape Clément wines continue to delight the wine-lovers of today and tomorrow.

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PRE-ORDER 2012 | WE 93 A difficult wet summer was followed by a dry, favorable harvest period, leading to a refined and elegant style rather than a highly concentrated one. 2013 | WE 93 Dry, full-bodied, with vibrant acidity and intense citrus (grapefruit, lemon zest) combined with notes of pear and white flowers. 2014 | JS 97 Described as having "incredible depth of fruit" with an "energetic" palate. 2016 | JS 97 The 2016 vintage is described as having "amazing energy," combining opulent fruit with a lively, acidic, and mineral backbone. It is known for its incredible aging potential, often needing a few years to fully open up. The 2016 is widely recognized as a "winner" among recent vintages.  2017 | D 99 Intense flavors of citrus, green pear, white peach, and crushed stone, balanced with a creamy, textured mouthfeel. 2020 | JS 100 Intense aromas of lemongrass, white peach, honeysuckle, and nectarine. It is lauded for its "racy," "pure," and "charming" profile with a "salty minerality". 2022 | JS 99 The 2022 shows intense, ripe flavors of green mango, pineapple, passionfruit, and white peach, combined with citrus, smoked cream, and brilliant acidity despite the hot vintage.   About Winery Chateau Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux, is one of the most famous wines in the world. Care has been lavished on the property by a line of owners with an abiding concern for the reputation of the estate. For more than five hundred years, season after season, generations of vineyard-workers, grapeharvesters, cellar-workers, coopers and many other craftsmen have all played a part in making Chateau Margaux what it is today: a wine with an incomparable personality, reflected in the elegant Palladian building which adorns its label. In 1977, the estate was purchased by the late André Mentzelopoulos, and it is now run by his daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The team at Chateau Suduiraut has one goal that they strive to achieve: "to make one of the world's truly great wines." With a history dating back to the 17th century and boasting gardens designed by Le Notre, the Chateau was classified as a First Growth in 1855. Today, Chateau Suduiraut's vineyards stretch over 92 hectares and are planted with 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. The sand-gravel soil and its location within the appellation lake the Chateau's vineyards the ideal environment for The Noble Rot- resulting in wines that have a harmonious combination of luscious fruit and flower aromas.

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PRE-ORDER 2021 | JS 93  A "second wine" white from Chateau Cos d'Estournel, noted for its excellent balance and high-quality crafting, often described as having "shockingly good" quality. 2022 | JS 95 Medium-bodied with density and fine acidity. It balances rich fruit with a stony, mineral tension.   About Winery Chateau Cos d'Estournel is a Grand Cru vineyard located in St. Estephe. Its oriental facade is adorned with three pagoda turrets, all cast in a soft golden sandstone. Chateau Cos d'Estournel today covers 170 acres separated from Chateau Lafite, along the southern edge, by the stream between St. Estephe and Pauillac. The gravelly soil, over a flint, limestone and silicate subsoil low in nitrogen, has eroded over centuries to form steep ridges which perfectly drain the vineyards. The vineyards are planted 60 percent in Cabernet Sauvignon vines, 2 percent of Cabernet Franc, and 38 percent in Merlot. Naturally, the percentage of Cabernet or Merlot in the composition of each vintage depends on the climate which favors one grape variety or the other.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Freshness, tension, energy Created in 1996, this white wine was one of the very first from Medoc, another demonstration of the daring spirit that animates Château Lagrange. A lively harmony in tension between the freshness of dominant white and grey Sauvignons, balanced by the creaminess of Sémillon, this wine is polished for six months in half-new barrels, developing further suppleness and a smooth texture. On the aromatic side, an explosion of citrus gives way to the voluptuous character of exotic fruits, lightened by delicate notes of white and vine peaches, in the refreshing but intense style expected of Château Lagrange.

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Winemaker Notes We would like to introduce our best take yet on Pinot Noirs favorite mutation: The 2022 Other People’s Pinot Gris is like Juggling Apples, Pears and Peaches while dancing to Pharell's "Happy" - enthralling, upbeat, fresh and deluxe About Winery Maison Noir is a two-fold lifestyle project producing both a T-Shirt line and Oregon wines. Founded by sommelier André Hueston Mack in 2007, both ends of Maison Noir incorporate a trademark attitude and personal perspective on wine subculture. The wines are unique and distinctive garage wines, initially created for some of the New York's best restaurants for whom Mack was a sommelier and now available nationwide. Despite having a successful career with Citicorp Investment Services, André Hueston Mack decided to leave his “desk job” to pursue his passion for wine. While working as a sommelier in San Antonio, Mack discovered the joys of introducing guests to the little known vineyards that first attracted him to the business and “the instant gratification of a guest’s reaction.” While still in Texas, Mack was awarded the prestigious title of Best Young Sommelier in America by the highly regarded Chaine des Rotisseurs. This recognition propelled him into the opportunity to work as a sommelier at Thomas Keller’s world-renowned The French Laundry in Yountville, California. Mack went on to accept the position of Head Sommelier at Keller’s equally famed Per Se in New York City, where he managed a 1800 selection award-winning wine list and consulted with Chef Keller on menu and pairing development regularly. Winemaking has always been a dream of his and came to fruition when he set up shop under the moniker of Maison Noir Wines. Throughout his career Mack has forged unique relationships with luminary growers and winemakers from around the planet. It is with this prestigious group that Mack currently creates his wines.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Located on the right bank of Bordeaux, the Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most prestigious references of the Saint-Émilion appellation. This Premier Grand Cru Classé A stands out for its unique style of wines with immense class and among the most sought after in the world. Produced under the Dry White Bordeaux appellation, Le Petit Cheval is the result of an adventure and a challenge that Château Cheval Blanc set itself more than 10 years ago: to produce a very great white wine on a terroir historically renowned for its red wines. If the initial idea was to produce a wine intended for exclusively family and friendly production, very quickly, the idea of making it a very great wine became an obvious choice. Embodying the essence of Cheval Blanc's identity, Le Petit Cheval Blanc enjoys a plot that is entirely dedicated to it. This 6.6-hectare vineyard was formerly that of la Tour du Pin. Benefiting from its own winemaking and aging tool, Le Petit Cheval Blanc is thus assembled from a mosaic of 13 different plots combining vines planted on sandy soils and clay soils.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Duhart-Milon is a prestigious Bordeaux wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of the Médoc region, on the Left Bank of the Gironde estuary. The estate is named after “Sieur Duhart,” a privateer under Louis XV who retired in Pauillac. His house inspired the château’s wine label.In the 18th century, the land was used to produce wine for Château Lafite Rothschild, serving as its second wine. The Castéja family acquired the land in the 1830s and officially established the Château Duhart-Milon vineyard, which was classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru Classé) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification—the only one in Pauillac with that rank.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The team at Chateau Suduiraut has one goal that they strive to achieve: "to make one of the world's truly great wines." With a history dating back to the 17th century and boasting gardens designed by Le Notre, the Chateau was classified as a First Growth in 1855. Today, Chateau Suduiraut's vineyards stretch over 92 hectares and are planted with 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. The sand-gravel soil and its location within the appellation lake the Chateau's vineyards the ideal environment for The Noble Rot- resulting in wines that have a harmonious combination of luscious fruit and flower aromas.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Located north of the Médoc, on the hill of Saint-Estèphe, the Château Cos d’Estournel appears majestically. Like a true Maharajah's palace, the château and its pagodas surprise and captivate the eye. In 1791, Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel inherited hectares of vines and established the estate. An adventurer and after traveling the world, his taste for exoticism and the Orient earned Château Cos d’Estournel its unique architecture in the Médoc. Owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, Château Cos d’Estournel continues to shine in the Saint-Estèphe appellation and joins the ranks of the world's greatest wines, distinguished by its unique style where the quest for beauty and excellence is a constant pursuit.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery A fresh and balanced dry white Bordeaux wine4th Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, the Château Talbot is one of the emblematic references of the Médoc. Acquired by Désiré Cordier in 1918, Château Talbot is today managed by Nancy Bignon-Cordier and her husband, Jean-Paul Bignon. The vineyard The Caillou Blanc 2023 is a dry white Bordeaux wine from vines averaging 45 years old. 5.2 hectares of Château Talbot are dedicated to the production of Caillou Blanc, the estate's white wine. The vines grow on a terroir of Médoc gravels.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The refinement and purity of a white wine signed Lynch-Bages.Located at the gates of Pauillac, the Château Lynch Bages is a property that has marked the history of Médoc. If the Bages terroir has been known since the 16th century, it gained fame in the 18th century. Led by the son of an Irish citizen named Thomas Lynch, the Bages cru was recognized at the Paris universal exhibition. Entered into the fold of the J-M Cazes family on the eve of World War II, Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most beautiful references of the Pauillac appellation. The vineyard The Blanc de Lynch-Bages is a dry white Bordeaux wine from a 7-hectare terroir planted on a soil of Garonne gravels.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Blanc de Chasse-Spleen is a white wine produced by the historic Château Chasse-Spleen estate, located in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France.  The Blanc de Chasse-Spleen was first conceptualized in the 1990s, when the estate—traditionally known for its red wines—experimented with producing a white wine. The Villars family, owners of the estate, initially crafted the wine for private enjoyment among family, friends, and staff, refining their techniques over time.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The vivacity and aromatic expression of a dry white Bordeaux wine.It was in 1853 that Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired Château Brane-Mouton at auction. The estate, located in the heart of the Médoc, in Pauillac, was then renamed Château Mouton Rothschild. In 1922, Baron Philippe de Rothschild took over the reins of the estate. Visionary, he decided to initiate in 1924 the complete bottling at the château while entrusting the illustration of the cru label to an artist. Each year since 1945, the label of Château Mouton Rothschild is illustrated by the original work of a great contemporary artist. Dalí, César, Miró, Chagall, Warhol, Soulages, Bacon, Balthus, Tàpies, Koons, Doig… an exciting collection that grows each year with a new work and constitutes the famous exhibition "Art and Label". Emblem of the Pauillac appellation, this Premier Cru Classé makes the great wines of Bordeaux shine throughout the world. Today, it is the three children of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild who preside over the destiny of Château Mouton Rothschild.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château de Fargues is a historic and prestigious wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, renowned for its luxurious sweet white wines. Founded in 1306 by Raymond Guilheim de Fargues.In 1472, the estate was acquired by the Lur Saluces family, who have maintained ownership ever since—over 500 years of continuous family stewardship. The Lur Saluces family is also famously associated with Château d’Yquem, the only Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Sauternes classification.Although the estate has existed for centuries, it only began producing sweet Sauternes wine in 1943, with the first vintage released in 1947 due to World War II.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The elegance and aromatic richness of a fine Sauternes wine. A very old property in the Bordeaux region, Château de Malle boasts a rich winegrowing heritage and cultivated vines as early as the 15th century. The vineyard Château de Malle reigns over a 22-hectare vineyard located in the communes of Fargues and Preignac. This clay and gravel terroir produces fine Sauternes wines.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery A Premier Grand Cru Classé from Sauternes, seductive in its finesse and aromatic richnessThe property. "La Maison Noble du Bayle", the first name of Château Guiraud was owned by the Mons de Saint Poly family. In 1766, Pierre Guiraud, a Bordeaux merchant, acquired it. In 80 years and three generations, Château Guiraud has become a prestigious name, recognized in 1855 as a 1st Grand Cru Classé from Sauternes. Taken over in 2006 by four personalities (an industrialist, Robert Peugeot, and three winemakers, Olivier Bernard, Stephan Von Neipperg, and Xavier Planty), Château Guiraud is an essential label. The vineyard This illustrious Sauternes property comes from an 85-hectare vineyard resting on sandy gravel soils (80%) and clayey gravel soils (20%). Nestled in a haven of biodiversity, the vines, averaging 35 years old, have been farmed organically since 1996.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château de Rayne-Vigneau is a sweet white wine ranked as Premier Cru Classé (French, “First Growth”) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Belonging to the Sauternes appellation in Gironde, in the region of Graves, the winery is located in Bommes. It has been owned by Crédit Agricole since 2004. The castle, its park with its facilities are the subject of a classification as historic monuments by decree of 19 April 2004. In 2015, the estate is bought by the group Trésor du Patrimoine.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Rieussec is a sweet white wine ranked as Premier Cru Classé (French, “First Growth”) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Belonging to the Sauternes appellation in Gironde, in the region of Graves, the winery is located in the commune of Fargues. The Rieussec estate was the property of the monks of Carmes de Langon in the 18th century. Following the French Revolution, church property was confiscated by the state and auctioned off. In about 1790, Rieussec was bought in this fashion by a Mr. Marheilhac, who at this time was also the owner of Château La Louvière in Léognan. The owner at the time of the 1855 classification, when Rieussec was classified a first growth, was a Mr. Mayne. After that, Rieussec had a long succession of owners: Charles Crepin bought in around 1870, Paul Defolie in 1892, Mr. Edgar Bannel a well known banker of Bordeaux in 1907, the Gasqueton family (also owners of Château Calon-Ségur in Saint Estèphe), the American P. F. Berry (brother-in-law of the Vicomte de Bouzet) during the war, Mr. Balaresque in 1957 and Albert Vuillier in 1971. In 1984, Rieussec was bought by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the owners of Château Lafite Rothschild. The Rothschilds invested in a new cellar in 1989, and strove to increase quality by better selection of the grapes, which also led to reduced production in the 1990s. In the 1993 vintage, one of three difficult Bordeaux vintages in a row, no Château Rieussec grand vin was produced at all out of quality considerations. One of the more recent recognitions for quality was when Château Rieussec 2001 was selected as Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2004.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The team at Chateau Suduiraut has one goal that they strive to achieve: "to make one of the world's truly great wines." With a history dating back to the 17th century and boasting gardens designed by Le Notre, the Chateau was classified as a First Growth in 1855. Today, Chateau Suduiraut's vineyards stretch over 92 hectares and are planted with 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. The sand-gravel soil and its location within the appellation lake the Chateau's vineyards the ideal environment for The Noble Rot- resulting in wines that have a harmonious combination of luscious fruit and flower aromas.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery For centuries, perched on a majestic hill in Tain-l'Hermitage, stands a monument of viticulture: Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Embodying the quintessence of the great wines of the Northern Rhône Valley, the estate was taken over by the Frey Family in 2006. In pursuit of innovation, the Frey family recently created a new setting for the production of two of its cuvées: La Chapelle and Chevalier de Stérimberg. Taking the name of the Domaine de la Chapelle, this new entity, which will be equipped with an exceptional cellar designed by the famous Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, reflects the quest for excellence led by Caroline Frey and her team to produce ever more precise wines. Resulting from a rigorous selection of the most beautiful plots in the west of the appellation, this Hermitage wine is made from old vines planted between 1955 and 1994, trained in stakes and planted on a mosaic of terroirs contributing to the signature of this exceptional cuvée.

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