2020 French Chardonnay

The nose is on aromas of white and yellow fruits with a touch of curry. The palate is greedy and crunchy with power and a rich finish

This wine aged in oak casks, giving it a slightly woody side, has wonderful maturity. Can be enjoyed as an aperitif, with warm goat's cheese on toast or as an accompaniment to salt or freshwater fish.

As I reported last year, the 2020 Viré-Clessé Quintaine is a strong rendition of this cuvée. Exhibiting aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, lemon zest and white flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, with a... Read More

A cooler, airier and more elegant if more restrained nose somewhat grudgingly displays its blend of green apple, lemon-lime, tangerine peel and a stunning array of floral wisps, all of which is trimmed in subtle though perceptible... Read More

The Meursault-Blagny Château de Blagny Premier Cru shows a pretty pale yellow color. The nose is very aromatic with notes of vanilla, almond and linden. It is rich in the mouth, of a beautiful length with a certain tension... Read More

This fine white Burgundy from Pouilly-Loché vibrates on the palate as it powers its way through a cascade of pure, packed-in ripe pear, pineapple, yellow apple, and lemon-cake flavors and aromas. The firm structure is framed... Read More