Winemaker Notes
The 2016 Fèlsina Fontalloro is a highly-regarded Tuscan Sangiovese known for its deep ruby color and complex aromas. Winemakers note its rich, intense tones, including notes of aromatic herbs, tobacco, wet earth, black currant, and licorice. The palate is described as having good consistency with medium-smooth tannins, a rich structure, and an elegant finish
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Fèlsina Fontalloro is a renowned Italian red wine, specifically a Toscana IGT, crafted by Fèlsina winery. It's a highly-regarded expression of Sangiovese, known for its structure, depth, and aging potential. The wine is characterized by a rich ruby red color, complex aromas of herbs, blackcurrant, licorice, and earthy notes like tobacco and dry earth. On the palate, it offers a smooth, medium-bodied texture with firm tannins, balancing acidity, and a long, mineral finish.
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Domaine Boris Champy in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune traces its roots back to 1984, when Didier Montchovet founded the estate as Burgundy’s first Demeter-certified biodynamic domaine. Starting with just 0.5 hectares in Nantoux, Montchovet pioneered organic and biodynamic viticulture long before it became mainstream. In 2019, Boris Champy—an experienced winemaker with a background at prestigious estates—took over, bringing fresh energy and a vision to elevate the still underappreciated Hautes-Côtes region. Today, the domaine spans about 12 hectares across both the Hautes-Côtes and Côte de Beaune, producing terroir-driven wines that highlight altitude, microclimates, and sustainability, continuing its legacy as a leader in eco-friendly Burgundy winemaking.
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The 2022 Fournier Père & Fils Sancerre “Les Monts Damnés” Blanc A.O.P. is a refined Sauvignon Blanc from one of Sancerre’s most prestigious single-vineyard sites, known for its steep chalky slopes and high altitude. It opens with vibrant citrus aromas of grapefruit, mandarin, and lime zest, lifted by delicate notes of wildflowers. On the palate, the wine is crisp, mineral-driven, and elegant, with a pronounced flinty backbone that reflects the terres blanches terroir. The balance of purity, intensity, and refreshing acidity gives it both finesse and depth, making it highly food-friendly and age-worthy. This 2022 vintage has been praised for its precision and lively character, earning strong critical acclaim (93 points from Wine Enthusiast and 92 from James Suckling).
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Domaine Fournier Père et Fils has been a cornerstone of the Sancerre appellation since its founding in 1926 in Verdigny, at the heart of the Loire Valley. The estate’s history is closely tied to the development of Sancerre itself, having witnessed the appellation’s earliest days and contributed to its rise as a benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc. Over generations, the Fournier family expanded their holdings to include 39 hectares divided into 165 plots, spread across the three major terroirs of Sancerre—limestone, clay-limestone, and terres blanches—as well as vineyards in Menetou-Salon. This mosaic of soils allows them to craft wines of great complexity and authenticity, each reflecting its origin. Deeply committed to terroir expression, the family has cultivated with respect for the land, emphasizing tradition, precision, and the French art de vivre. Today, Fournier Père et Fils is recognized internationally for producing elegant, food-friendly wines that embody both heritage and innovation.
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he aromatic profile features subdued but pure notes of stone fruits, grilled nuts, honey, and minerals, complemented by brighter hints of orange and spice. On the palate, the wine is described as fat, rich, and sweet with a d
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Established in 1985 in Pommard by Jean-Marc Boillot, this top-tier Burgundy domaine grew from inherited vineyards from the famed Sauzet and Boillot families. After leaving a winemaker role at Olivier Leflaive, Boillot developed a reputation for rich, high-quality white and red wines. Today, it is run by his children.
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Château de Pommard, located in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, was established in 1726 by Vivant Micault, secretary to King Louis XV. The estate is renowned for its two châteaux, extensive gardens, and the Clos Marey-Monge, a 20-hectare walled vineyard that is one of the largest monopoles in Burgundy. Winemaking in Pommard itself dates back much earlier, with Benedictine monks planting Pinot Noir in the Middle Ages, helping the village become one of the first in Burgundy to gain fame for fine Pinot Noir. Over centuries, Château de Pommard grew into a symbol of Burgundian heritage, producing wines exclusively from Clos Marey-Monge as well as Grand Cru and Premier Cru appellations across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. In 2014, the estate was purchased by entrepreneur Michael Baum, who modernized operations and introduced biodynamic viticulture, with full conversion by the 2019 vintage. Today, Château de Pommard blends centuries of tradition with sustainable innovation, producing wines that showcase the purity and complexity of Burgundy terroir.
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2016 | JS 96
The 2016 vintage is described as having more concentration and structure than the 2015, featuring silky, fresh fruit with a savory, long finish.
2019 | D 95
Elegant, structured, and savory style, characterized by notes of black cherry, plum, licorice, and chalky tannins, often displaying a 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc blend.
2020 | JS 94
It is described as a pure, silky-smooth wine featuring notes of black cherry, blackcurrant, licorice, and violets. The wine is generally expected to mature well over the next 20+ years
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Château Beauregard, a winery in Pomerol, boasts a history dating back to the 12th century, with the Knights of Malta establishing a small manor. The current château was built in the late 18th century, replacing the original manor. The estate has been recognized as one of the finest Pomerol wines, with its development attributed to successive owners. In 2014, the Cathiard and Moulin families acquired the estate, aiming to produce exceptional Pomerol wines.
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The 2022 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett is a beautifully refined Mosel wine. It opens with a bright, flinty nose layered with citrus, white peach, and delicate floral notes, underpinned by crushed rock minerality. On the palate, it is pure and precise, showing lush fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and a saline, slate-driven character. Despite the challenges of the warm vintage, it retains remarkable freshness, complexity, and length, finishing with a stimulating mineral persistence that makes it both food-friendly and age-worthy.
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Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of Germany’s most iconic Mosel wineries, founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm after the division of the larger S.A. Prüm estate. The Prüm family, however, had already been established in Wehlen for centuries, with records of their winemaking presence dating back over 400 years. Johann Josef’s son, Sebastian, was instrumental in shaping the estate’s reputation during the 1930s and 1940s, developing the distinct style of elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings that became their hallmark. After Sebastian’s death in 1969, his son Dr. Manfred Prüm took over, further elevating the estate’s global prestige. Today, the winery is managed by Manfred alongside his daughter Katharina Prüm, continuing the family tradition of producing world-class Rieslings from legendary Mosel vineyards such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Bernkasteler Badstube.
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2014 | WE 91
Red berries, tobacco, mineral, and silky tannins.
2015 | WE 93
Concentration, spice and smokiness are part of a harmonious, balanced wine... with a good future
2016 | WE 93
Ripe black fruits (cherries, blackberries, blueberries) combined with subtle savory notes of smoke, violet, and graphite.
2018 | JS 92
Supple, elegant, and savory with ripe, polished tannins. Features plum, dark tea, anise, and cedar notes.
2019 | JS 93
Suave, aromatic, and charming, featuring black fruit, plum, licorice, and earth, with high-quality Merlot providing a supple texture.
2020 | JS 94
Deep garnet-purple with notes of black plum, blueberry, licorice, and violet. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy with silky, well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity.
2021 | WE 91
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Built in the 17th century, Chateau de Sales is largest estate in the Pomerol appellation on the Right Bank. The chateau possesses exceptional beauty and elegance, and the same is true for its wines as they are the true expression of the Pomerol terroir from which they originate. Located in the northwest corner of Pomerol, it is the only true chateau building in the appellation and has been owned by the same family for more than five hundred years. Chateau de Sales wines are the expression of their terroir: fruit-driven, round and full-bodied, with good structure on the palate, smoothness, refinement and elegance.
Located 22 miles east of Bordeaux, the vineyard of Chateau de Sales is situated in the northwestern part of the Pomerol appellation. The chateau's vineyard has a surface area of over 200 acres, of which 118 acres are planted — the largest in Pomerol. The soils of Chateau de Sales are comprised of fine gravel and sand, with clay in some areas and an omnipresence of iron oxide, known as "crasse de fer."
The vines are an average of more than 30 years old. The grape varieties planted here are typical of this appellation: 73% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon and 12% cabernet franc. The vines are cultivated in the traditional way: the soil is regularly ploughed, vineyard practices are environmentally sound, leaves are removed with clusters thinned at regular intervals, and the grapes are harvested by hand at optimum maturity for each parcel.
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
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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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The 2022 Fournier Père & Fils Sancerre “Clos du Roc” Blanc A.O.P. is a single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from one of the most historic and striking terroirs in Sancerre. The vineyard, once part of the ancient Saint-Satur Abbey (dating back to the 15th century), lies on a steep, south-facing slope with flinty soils that impart distinctive minerality and precision. Protected from cold winds by the Bois de Charne forest, the vines receive maximum sunlight, producing grapes of exceptional ripeness and aromatic intensity. The wine itself shows vibrant aromas of pear, apple, and apricot, layered with flinty, smoky notes. On the palate, it is dry, crisp, and powerful yet elegant, balancing ripe orchard fruit with lively acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. This cuvée exemplifies Fournier’s philosophy of highlighting exceptional single plots, offering both immediate pleasure and strong aging potential.
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Domaine Fournier Père et Fils has been a cornerstone of the Sancerre appellation since its founding in 1926 in Verdigny, at the heart of the Loire Valley. The estate’s history is closely tied to the development of Sancerre itself, having witnessed the appellation’s earliest days and contributed to its rise as a benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc. Over generations, the Fournier family expanded their holdings to include 39 hectares divided into 165 plots, spread across the three major terroirs of Sancerre—limestone, clay-limestone, and terres blanches—as well as vineyards in Menetou-Salon. This mosaic of soils allows them to craft wines of great complexity and authenticity, each reflecting its origin. Deeply committed to terroir expression, the family has cultivated with respect for the land, emphasizing tradition, precision, and the French art de vivre. Today, Fournier Père et Fils is recognized internationally for producing elegant, food-friendly wines that embody both heritage and innovation.
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Domaine Comte Armand, located in Pommard in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, was established in 1826 when the Armand family acquired the prestigious Clos des Epeneaux vineyard. This monopole, covering 5.25 hectares, has remained the heart of the estate and is renowned for producing exceptional Pinot Noir. Over time, the domaine expanded its holdings to include parcels in Volnay and Auxey-Duresses, but Clos des Epeneaux continues to define its reputation. Known for meticulous vineyard management and traditional winemaking, Comte Armand has built a legacy of crafting powerful yet elegant wines that reflect the unique terroir of Burgundy.
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2013 | WE 93
Here's a complex, rich wine that has fine acidity as well as ripe blackberry fruits. It's certainly firmly structured, but it has the flesh to support it
2016 | JS 98
Exotic aromas of blackberries, truffle, earth and cedar follow through to a full body, rich and layered tannins and a long, long finish. Shows so much here. Exotic.
2018 | JS 97
Aromas of plums, violets and mushrooms with earthy notes. Fleshy and succulent texture to the full body with round, firm tannins and a salivating, savory finish. Very persistent. Opulent and reserved at the same time. Contrastive wine.
2019 | JS 98
This is a luscious and beautiful young wine with blackberry, hazelnut, dark-chocolate and black-olive character. It’s full and layered with round, soft tannins and a caressing finish. Great finish. Seductive young wine.
2020 | JS 98-99
This is a young red with great intensity and vision that starts off slowly and builds with energy and verve. It’s so minerally with salty, chalky and spice undertones to the cool and vibrant, purple and subtle-fruit flavors. The tannins are wonderfully toned and polished and build on the palate to deliver something very special.
2021 | JS 95-96
Opulent and pure with currants and blackberries and some floral and orange undertones. Medium to full body. Fine tannins. Bright at the end.
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Originally called Domaine du Gay, Château Le Gay takes its name from the lieu-dit Le Gay, part of which was sold to the Greloud family that eventually became Château Lafleur. Coincidentally, Château Le Gay was inherited by the Robin sisters in 1946, who also happened to own Château Lafleur.
Over the next few decades, under the ownership of the Robin sisters, Château Le Gay was managed by Jean-Pierre Moueix, who also purchased portions of the vineyard to add to the acreage of Château La Fleur-Pétrus. After the passing of the Robin sisters, Château Le Gay was acquired by Catherine Péré Vergé in 2002, who quickly increased the acreage and brought Michel Rolland on board as a consultant.
