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Louis Latour · Bourgogne · 2025

Louis Latour Bourgogne Chardonnay 2025 is a fresh, floral expression of white Burgundy, combining generous white peach fruit with a supple texture and a refreshing mineral finish. Made entirely from Chardonnay and aged without oak, it keeps the grape’s delicate aromatics and fruit character in focus.

Hand-harvested grapes come from vines averaging 30 years of age. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel is followed by full malolactic fermentation, lending roundness to the palate. Eight to ten months of aging in stainless steel preserves the wine’s freshness and floral appeal.

Tasting Notes

Pale gold with green highlights, the wine opens with honeysuckle and fresh almond aromas. The palate is rounded and generous, with white peach flavors leading to a refreshing finish and a subtle mineral touch.

Food Pairings & Serving

Enjoy as an aperitif or alongside shellfish, grilled fish and fine charcuterie. Serve lightly chilled to bring out its freshness and delicate aromatics.

Details

• Producer: Louis Latour
• Vintage: 2025
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy (Bourgogne)
• Appellation: Bourgogne AOC
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Type: White wine
• Style: Dry and unoaked
• Vines: Average age of 30 years
• Harvest: Hand-harvested
• Fermentation: Temperature-controlled stainless steel; full malolactic fermentation
• Aging: Eight to ten months in stainless steel

Louis Latour | Bourgogne Pinot Noir AOC | Burgundy, France | 2023 | 375ml Half Bottle

Maison Louis Latour is one of Burgundy's most storied and respected négociants, family-owned and independent since 1797. With the largest holding of Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte d'Or and a winemaking heritage stretching back to the 17th century, Louis Latour has built a global reputation for producing wines that faithfully express the character of Burgundy's diverse terroir — from the grandest Grands Crus to the most approachable regional appellations.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir is Burgundy's regional appellation, drawing fruit from vineyards across the entire region. Pinot Noir is the native red grape of Burgundy — one of the world's most celebrated and terroir-sensitive varieties — and Louis Latour's Bourgogne expression offers a genuine introduction to the elegance and finesse that defines great red Burgundy.

Vinified traditionally in open vats and aged 10 to 12 months in stainless steel to preserve freshness and fruit purity. The 2023 shows a deep, bright ruby hue. The nose is elegant — red fruits, blackcurrant bud, and licorice, lifted by a hint of spice. On the palate, round and well-balanced with freshness and a supple texture, expressing notes of cherry, blackcurrant, and licorice that linger through a harmonious finish. A classic, food-friendly Burgundy red in a convenient 375ml half bottle.

Pair with grilled meats, roast duck, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and mature cheeses.

• Producer: Maison Louis Latour
• Appellation: Bourgogne Pinot Noir AOC, Burgundy, France
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2023
• Vinification: Traditional open vat fermentation; 10–12 months in stainless steel
• Format: 375ml Half Bottle

Powerful and generous, this distinguished Grand Cru red Burgundy opens with aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry. The 2023 vintage unfolds with black cherry, licorice, and nutmeg on the palate, finishing with a touch of pepper and impressive length.

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this signature cuvée brings together five Domaine Louis Latour vineyards on the Corton hillside: Bressandes, Perrières, Grèves, Clos du Roi, and Chaumes. Each is aged separately before the finest barrels are selected for the final blend.

Hand-harvested grapes from mature vines undergo traditional fermentation in open vats, followed by ten to twelve months in French oak barrels, 35% new. The result combines concentrated fruit, spice, and the depth expected of Corton Grand Cru.

Expert Ratings

97 Pts James Suckling: Fresh, lively and elegant, this is not at all what the world expects from this Grand Cru, but it is so exciting, whipping across your palate at a very brisk clip. Silky tannins and a really long, stony finish with terrific energy. Drink or hold.

94 Wine Spectator: Graphite, smoke, black cherry, blackberry, earth, sandalwood and toasty oak flavors permeate this muscular red. Feels balanced and complex despite a final impression of gripping tannins; this just needs time. Best from 2029 through 2050

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Place: Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Corton Grand Cru AOC
Style: Dry red wine, oak-aged
Aging: 10–12 months in French oak, 35% new
Serving temperature: 61–63°F (16–17°C)
Producer’s cellaring potential: 10–15 years

Power, elegance, and exceptional pedigree come together in this Grand Cru Chardonnay from Burgundy’s celebrated Corton hillside. The 2023 vintage reveals a brilliant pale-yellow color and expressive aromas of toasted almond and vanilla. Generous and full-bodied, the palate unfolds with fresh almond and roasted coffee notes, leading to a long, richly layered finish. Sourced from southeast-facing vineyards with stony limestone soils, this wine reflects Louis Latour’s historic connection to Corton-Charlemagne, where the family is the appellation’s largest vineyard owner. Hand-picked grapes undergo barrel fermentation and full malolactic fermentation, followed by eight to ten months in 100% new French oak barrels crafted at the house’s own cooperage. Awarded 98 points by James Suckling, this distinguished white Burgundy offers the depth for special-occasion dining and a producer-estimated cellaring potential of 10–15 years. Serve alongside lobster, fine fish dishes, shellfish, or mature cheeses for a memorable pairing.

Expert Ratings

98 James Suckling: Fantastic depth and length to this wine, showing aromas and flavors of sliced apples, stone, flint,matchstick and white pepper. It's full-bodied and reserved, with very fine layers of bright fruit and minerals. Tight, structured and compact with a long finish. Already impressive, but best after 2027.

94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Latour's 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru wafts from the glass with notes of pear, mandarin oil and peach mingled with notes of struck match and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it's rich and textural, with a sweet, layered core of fruit and an expansive finish. Now bottled under Diam, it should age with grace.
Barrel Sample: 92-94

93 Wine Spectator: Opulent, creamy and expansive, this white fills the mouth, offering peach, apple, quinine and salty mineral flavors embraced by vanilla and toasty oak notes. There’s a tactile sensation, and this still lacks integration, yet all of the components are there, along with power and length.

Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Place: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France.

Expressive and generous, this distinctive Pinot Noir combines dark fruit and warm spice with refreshing energy. The 2022 vintage reveals aromas of black cherry, mocha, nutmeg, and licorice. On the palate, rich fruit and licorice notes are supported by pleasing tannins and lively freshness.

Grown in the southern Beaujolais countryside, “Les Pierres Dorées” brings Louis Latour’s Burgundian expertise to vineyards around Morancé and Theizé. Clay-limestone soils rich in iron oxide give the landscape its characteristic ochre color, while elevations of 280–400 meters help preserve freshness in the grapes.

Expert Rating

90 Points · James Suckling: “This pinot noir, from a high-altitude limestone terroir in the south of the Beaujolais region, has an eye-popping freshness. Juicy and crisp with plenty of crunchy sour cherry fruit plus a touch of licorice. Restrained tannins, but they are quite dry. These vineyards were planted from 2012 and now total 20 hectares.”

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, the wine is fermented in traditional open vats and aged for ten to twelve months in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels. Awarded 90 points by James Suckling, it offers an appealing balance of richness, aromatic complexity, and freshness.

Serve slightly cool alongside herb-crusted lamb, roasted quail, tuna tartare, or goat cheese.

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Place: Southern Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Coteaux Bourguignons AOC
Style: Dry red wine
Aging: 10–12 months in stainless steel and French oak
Serving temperature: 57–61°F (14–16°C)
Producer’s cellaring potential: 5–7 years

Louis Latour Grand Ardèche Chardonnay — Coteaux de l’Ardèche, France 2023

Louis Latour is one of Burgundy’s most storied and respected négociant-éleveurs, with roots going back to 1797 in Aloxe-Corton. Their Grand Ardèche is a landmark wine in its category — a Chardonnay from the wild, granite-soiled hills of the Ardèche in southern France, first released in 1979 as one of the original “Vin de Pays” experiments and still one of the best examples of what Chardonnay can achieve outside of Burgundy. Crafted with the same attention and philosophy that Louis Latour applies to their Burgundy whites, Grand Ardèche consistently over-delivers for its price, earning it a loyal following among sommeliers and Burgundy lovers alike.

The color is pale gold with green highlights, clean and inviting. The nose is rich and aromatic: honey, acacia blossom, and roasted almond, with the restrained, elegant character that is Latour’s hallmark. On the palate, the wine is textured and well-rounded, with fine integrated acidity and a distinctive saline, mineral finish that lingers and keeps the glass coming back. It is the rare Chardonnay that is both immediately pleasurable and genuinely thought-provoking.

“A pale yellow colour with pale green hues. Its rich nose reveals aromas of honey, acacia and almond. Backed by fine acidity, this wine leaves a slightly saline finish that will leave your taste buds salivating.” — Louis Latour

• Producer: Louis Latour, Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy (est. 1797)
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Coteaux de l’Ardèche — Vin de Pays, France
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Honey, acacia, roasted almond, fine acidity, saline mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Aperitif, oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, charcuterie, soft goat cheese, roast chicken

Burgundy’s most respected house applies its craft to southern France — Louis Latour Grand Ardèche is the insider’s Chardonnay: Burgundian elegance, Ardèche character, and remarkable value at $24.

Louis Latour Mâcon-Villages “Chameroy” — Southern Burgundy 2025

Maison Louis Latour has been one of Burgundy’s most storied négociants since 1797, and the Mâcon-Villages “Chameroy” is their benchmark expression of Southern Burgundy Chardonnay. Named after their historic Clos Chameroy bottling facility in Beaune, this wine is sourced from carefully selected growers with holdings in the most esteemed vineyards of the Mâcon-Villages zone — the calciferous terrain that gives the wine its characteristic freshness and mineral lift. Fermented in stainless steel with complete malolactic fermentation and aged 8 to 10 months on lees, it delivers the classic white Burgundy experience at an accessible price.

Beautiful pale gold in the glass. The nose is enticing and expressive: exotic fruits, citrus, a hint of lemon, and delicate garden herbs. On the palate, it is round and generous — fresh almond, a subtle muscat touch, and a pleasantly fresh citrus finish with beautiful tension. Suave, billowing, and unmistakably Burgundian.

• Producer: Maison Louis Latour, Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Mâcon-Villages AOC, Southern Burgundy
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation, full malolactic; aged 8–10 months in stainless steel
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Exotic fruit, citrus, lemon, garden herbs, fresh almond, muscat touch, fresh finish
• Best Paired With: Shellfish, white fish, charcuterie, Comté cheese, lemon-butter sauces

Classic Southern Burgundy at its most approachable — Louis Latour’s Chameroy is the benchmark for everyday white Burgundy done right.

Elegant and inviting, this white Burgundy balances a rounded texture with lively citrus and mineral freshness. The 2023 vintage opens with aromas of toasted almond, vanilla, and honeysuckle. On the palate, delicate acacia blossom and lemon notes bring brightness to its generous character, finishing with refreshing mineral definition.

Made from 100% Chardonnay grown in clay-limestone soils, this wine comes from Marsannay at the northern gateway to Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Grapes are hand-harvested from vines averaging 25 years of age, then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with full malolactic fermentation. Aging for eight to ten months in French oak barrels from Louis Latour’s own cooperage adds depth and a gentle toasted accent.

Expert Rating

93 James Suckling: This is a linear and vivid white with umami, fresh yeast and matchstick, as well as apples and green melon. Medium-bodied with depth and beauty. Spicy at the end. Exciting.

Wine Info

Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Place: Marsannay, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Marsannay AOC
Style: Dry white wine, aged in French oak

Generous and elegant, this classic white Burgundy combines a full palate with bright citrus and mineral freshness. The 2023 vintage opens with aromas of lemon, honeysuckle, and delicate vanilla. Fresh almond and citrus flavors unfold across the palate, with a subtle vanilla accent leading into a refined mineral finish.

Made from 100% Chardonnay grown in Meursault’s marl-limestone soils, the wine comes from hand-harvested grapes on vines averaging 25 years of age. This celebrated village in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune is renowned for white wines that balance richness with finesse.

Barrel fermentation and full malolactic fermentation develop its rounded texture, followed by eight to ten months in French oak barrels, 15% new, from Louis Latour’s own cooperage.

A lovely choice for an elegant dinner, it pairs beautifully with grilled sea bass, shrimp and avocado, veal in a cream sauce, or Beaufort cheese.

Expert Rating

93 Points · James Suckling: “Refined and vibrant, combining richness and complexity with a lifted, saline edge. Aromas of ripe citrus, orchard fruit and white flowers mingle with hints of hazelnuts and crushed chalk. Medium- to full-bodied and gently creamy, it’s energized by bright acidity and a precise mineral thread. The finish is long, pure and harmonious.”

Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Place: Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Meursault AOC — Village
Style: Dry white wine, barrel-fermented and oak-aged
Aging: 8–10 months in French oak, 15% new
Serving temperature: 54–57°F (12–14°C)
Producer’s cellaring potential: 3–5 years

Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse — Maconnais 2024

Maison Louis Latour has been one of Burgundy’s most storied negociants since 1797, and their Pouilly-Fuisse is a benchmark expression of the Maconnais appellation. The vineyards sit within a breathtaking limestone and heavy clay landscape — a terroir that gives Pouilly-Fuisse its distinctive richness and mineral backbone. Fermented in stainless steel with complete malolactic fermentation and aged 8 to 10 months on lees, this is a Chardonnay of genuine generosity and finesse.

The nose is bright and floral: honeysuckle, lime blossom, and a delicate citrus lift. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, with notes of fresh almonds and brioche underpinned by a clean, mineral thread. The finish is long, elegant, and unmistakably Burgundian.

🇫🇷 Burgundy Report (Bill Nanson) — Pouilly-Fuisse 2024, January 2026.

• Producer: Maison Louis Latour, Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Pouilly-Fuisse AOC, Maconnais, Burgundy
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation, full malolactic; aged 8-10 months in stainless steel
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle, lime blossom, fresh almonds, brioche, long mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Shellfish, charcuterie, skate, Reblochon cheese, roasted chicken

Generous, floral, and classically Burgundian — Louis Latour’s Pouilly-Fuisse is the Maconnais at its most elegant.

Bright citrus, delicate flowers, and refined minerality define this elegant Premier Cru white Burgundy. The 2024 vintage offers aromas of white orchard fruit, pear, and citrus zest, followed by a medium-bodied palate revealing lime, bergamot, and nectarine. A long finish carries subtle saline and chalky notes, bringing freshness and precision to every sip.

Made from 100% Chardonnay, this cuvée brings together selected Premier Cru parcels in Pouilly-Fuissé, in Burgundy’s southern Mâconnais region. The area’s limestone and clay soils provide the foundation for a wine that combines expressive fruit with distinctive mineral character. 

Expert Rating

93 Points · James Suckling: A nice white showing aromas of minerals and flowers. Bergamot, limes and some nectarines on the medium-bodied palate. Long, lightly saline and chalky at the end. Drink now or hold.

Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Place: Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Pouilly-Fuissé AOC — Premier Cru
Style: Dry white wine

Richly textured and refined, this Premier Cru white Burgundy opens with inviting aromas of brioche and vanilla. The 2023 vintage offers a full, rounded palate layered with acacia honey and almond, finishing with an elegant mineral touch that brings definition to its generous character.

Made from 100% Chardonnay, “Sous le Puits” comes from a southeast-facing vineyard near the top of the Blagny hillside, just above “La Garenne.” Its name, meaning “Under the Well,” references a nearby spring. Vines averaging 35 years of age grow in clay-limestone soils, with grapes harvested by hand.

Fermentation takes place in oak barrels with full malolactic fermentation, followed by eight to ten months of aging in French oak, 50% new, from Louis Latour’s own cooperage. The result is a beautifully expressive Chardonnay with richness, depth, and finesse.

Expert Rating

95 Points · James Suckling: “Aromas of flint, grapefruit rind, orchard fruit, chalk and fresh herbs. The high-tension palate is precise with mineral-driven acidity and a textural, rounded mouthfeel. Perhaps the most linear and focused release of the 2023 premier cru whites.”

92 Points · Wine Spectator: “Plush yet dense, with peach, apple, vanilla and nutmeg aromas and flavors. Underlined by solid acidity, this just tails off a little on the finish. The oak spice notes linger.”

Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Place: Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru AOC
Vineyard: Sous le Puits
Style: Dry white wine, barrel-fermented and oak-aged
Aging: 8–10 months in French oak, 50% new
Serving temperature: 54–57°F (12–14°C)
Producer’s cellaring potential: 5–7 years 

Generous fruit and silky texture meet in this elegant Premier Cru red Burgundy. The 2023 vintage opens with expressive aromas of blackcurrant and licorice, followed by a full, rounded palate with notes of mocha. Supple tannins and lively freshness carry the wine into a long, graceful finish.

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, “En Chevret” comes from an east-facing vineyard just below “Les Caillerets,” near the border with Meursault. Vines averaging 25 years of age grow in clay-limestone soils, with grapes harvested by hand.

Traditional fermentation in open vats is followed by ten to twelve months in French oak barrels, 35% new, crafted at Louis Latour’s own cooperage. This careful aging complements the wine’s fruit and adds depth to its polished character.

Expert Rating

95 James Suckling: Spicy, lifted notes of black cherries, dried herbs, pencil shavings, potpourri and cola. Tightly wound with finely tuned tannins and energetic acidity, this has a textural, grippy and fruit-driven palate. There's so much to love here for early drinking with fine structure and a mineral finish. Drink or hold.

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Place: Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Volnay Premier Cru AOC
Vineyard: En Chevret
Style: Dry red wine, oak-aged
Aging: 10–12 months in French oak, 35% new
Serving temperature: 59–63°F (15–17°C)
Producer’s cellaring potential: 7–15 years

Fresh, vibrant, and distinctly mineral, Louis Michel et Fils Petit Chablis 2024 offers an inviting introduction to this family domaine’s precise, unoaked style. Made from 100% Chardonnay, it combines bright citrus and delicate floral notes with a lively palate and a refreshing, chalky finish.

Tasting Notes

Citrus aromas mingle with hints of hawthorn and vine blossom. The palate is crisp and energetic, with fresh fruit, a steely mineral character, and a saline finish that invites another sip. An excellent choice for lovers of dry, refreshing white wines.

Vineyard & Terroir

The grapes come from sunlit plateaus overlooking the celebrated Valmur and Les Clos Grand Cru vineyards. Here, stony topsoil over Portlandian limestone provides the setting for a Petit Chablis that emphasizes freshness, finesse, and youthful fruit.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine matures for 6–10 months exclusively in stainless steel, with minimal handling to preserve its freshness and vineyard character. A light filtration precedes bottling.

Food Pairings

Try it with oysters, shrimp, steamed mussels, grilled white fish, or fresh goat cheese. Its bright, refreshing character also makes it a delightful aperitif.

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France
• Appellation: Petit Chablis
• Style: Dry

  Louis Michel et Fils Petit Chablis 2024

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Chablis achieves its highly distinctive mineral character due to its cool northerly climate and its highly calcareous soil. The Domaine Louis Moreau Petit Chablis is fresh and aromatic, with notes of apple and citrus on the nose. Bright acidity and a roundness on the palate.

Louis Roederer · Collection 246 · Brut NV · Champagne · France

Louis Roederer is among the last great family-owned Champagne houses, and Collection 246 is its non-vintage flagship — a wine of uncommon ambition and transparency. Based on the 2021 base vintage, Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon made a bold call: bumping Chardonnay to 54% (vs. the typical 44%) to navigate a challenging year, blending in 35% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and 11% Meunier. The blend draws on 55% base 2021 wines, 30% perpetual reserve stretching back to 2012, and 10% young-vine juice from Cristal plots aged in cask — a Cristal pedigree at a fraction of the price. Triple 93 points from Wine Spectator, Vinous, and James Suckling.

The Collection 246 opens with white cherry, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine peel, and biscuit — precise and inviting. On the palate, brisk saline notes cut through a core of orchard fruit, mint, white pepper, and slate. The mousse is silky and soft, the finish creamy and chalky with delicate spice and floral accents. Harmonious, impeccably balanced, and built to drink beautifully now through 2030.

Expert Reviews

“A harmonious Champagne with impeccable balance, depth and focus. White cherry, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine peel and biscuit, retaining vibrancy and grace. Chalky underpinning on the creamy finish with delicate spice and floral accents. Drink now through 2030.”
— Wine Spectator · 93 Points

“Positively stellar. Brisk saline notes cut through a core of orchard fruit, mint, white pepper and slate. No hard angles or awkward contours — impeccably done and absolutely delicious.”
— Vinous · 93 Points

“Pretty and elegant aromas of pears, apple blossoms, grapefruit and chalk. Silky, fresh and beautifully balanced with very soft bubbles.”
— James Suckling · 93 Points

• Producer: Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, France
• Cuvée: Collection 246 (base vintage 2021)
• Blend: 54% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 11% Meunier
• Reserve: 30% perpetual reserve (back to 2012) + 10% Cristal-plot cask-aged juice
• Vinification: 24% fermented in oak; ~30% malolactic fermentation
• Dosage: 7 g/L Brut
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White cherry, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine peel, biscuit, orchard fruit, mint, white pepper, slate, chalky finish
• Pairings: Oysters, sushi, lobster, creamy risotto, Brie, Chaource
• Drink: Now through 2030

WS:93 · V:93 · JS:93 · Champagne — Cristal reserve wines, Chardonnay-forward precision, and triple 93-point acclaim from one of the great family houses.

Winemaker Description

A perfect combination of softness and concentration, matched by a masterful maturity, The 2015 Cristal Brut delivers intense and delicious aromas with a superb energy and a magical vibration.

This is a timeless champagne with a chalky temperament, sustained by its soils, freed from the sunny character of the vintage.The nose begins with hints of yellow fruit, toasted almonds and wheat from the Chardonnay, combined with the juicy red fruit of the Pinot Noir. 

Then comes the great surge of energy from the wine's structure, a vibratory intensity that transforms into a gentle caress, a silky texture interwoven with fine flavors of candied citrus and iodized spices.The vintage's chalky character thus bursts forth in a bracing, vertical effervescence, with an insistent, precise and finely honed freshness.

The finish is underpinned by subtle oaky, sappy and saline notes, which creates the ultimate sensation of delicacy and concentration.Cristal 2015 remains a wine of supreme balance and measure, resonating from the chalky nature of its soils rather than the sunny character of its vintage.

A perfect Cristal, intensely of the 2015 vintage, with enormous ageing potential.

Expert Reviews 

James Suckling 97 Points | The warm and dry vintage this has tremendous freshness and elegance. The complex nose of citrus blossom, mint, lemon and lime zest opens up slowly as this aerates in the glass. The wine’s ample structure is still quite firm, which is a vintage characteristic, the mousse very fine but also very lively for an eight-year-old champagne. Cristal fans will love this as it is, but a year or two more in the bottle will do a lot for the very long mineral finish of this youthful masterpiece. A cuvee of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, picked from all 45 Cristal vineyard plots. Tasted at the Cristal vertical tasting at the champagne house on July 6th, 2023.

96 Points Wine Spectator | This mouthwatering Champagne has an ethereal quality, with a frame of chiseled acidity and focused precision to the pointillisme-like, vibrant mousse. Yet this shows depth and generous expression, with the finely spun notes of patisserie apple and blackberry fruit opening beautifully on the palate and through the minerally finish, with notes of grated ginger, blood orange granita, salted Marcona almond and anise.

96 Points Jeb Dunnuck | I had the opportunity to taste the 2015 Champagne Cristal twice, both at the house in Reims as well as at my home office. On both occasions, the wine offered a terrific balance of decadence and notable freshness for this vintage, which was highly expressive on opening. The release reveals layered custardy notes of lemon balm, incense, apricot, and hazelnut. Medium to full-bodied, the mousse is fluffy and rounded out beautifully through the palate. Round and approachable, it has a well-managed richness along with underlying savory sapidity and saline to keep this going over the coming three or more decades, with a chalky tannin structure to support it.

95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | If the 2014 vintage was especially open and demonstrative, the 2015 Cristal is going to require more patience. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, crisp stone fruits, white flowers, crushed mint and subtle hints of buttery pastry, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a deep, concentrated and rather introverted core of fruit framed by chalky extract and animated by a pretty pinpoint mousse. This is a serious, vinous Champagne that has considerable substance to age and may well evolve along the lines of the lovely 1985.

95 Points Decanter | An open and inviting nose references cream, oatmeal and Amalfi lemon with the slightest edge of smoke. The palate immediately strikes with a mouthwatering lemon ripeness and a juicy, mouthfilling generosity reminiscent of yellow plum. It stays true to the trademark sleekness of Cristal and speaks of the concentration of 2015. Fine mousse accentuates the fullness and roundness of the wine while the long finish hints at chalky depth which, for now, is dominated by ripe stone fruit and more of that textured, rich notion of oatmeal. Definitely a Cristal to enjoy soon.

Winemaker Description 

Grape varietal : Melon de Bourgogne. Vine age : 40 years. Farming : Ecological Farming. Vinification : Méthode traditionnelle. After initial fermentation in underground cement tanks, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in bottle and is aged on the lees for 9 months.

The House of Chéreau Carré occupies the most privileged position in the Loire-Atlantique department of France. This family-owned property dates back to the 15th century. The vines here are some of the most prized in the region of the Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine.

The property is managed by Bernard Chéreau, whose family origins span back to the eleventh century. Bernard’s passion for Melon de Bourgogne is evident in the quality of his wines.

Our Professional Notes

Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67 Wine Buyer, writes:  On the nose, you’ll encounter an enticing bouquet of wild red berries—raspberries, strawberries, and red currants. The palate continues the red berry theme, delivering a tangy, fruit-forward experience complemented by a delightful saline minerality that adds complexity. The finish is crisp and dry, with a bright, natural acidity that makes this wine a fantastic choice as an aperitif or a versatile companion to food. 

Organic-Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir from the Bendigo Heartland

Loveblock is the project of Kim and Erica Crawford — a certified organic estate dedicated to minimal-intervention winemaking in New Zealand’s most celebrated Pinot Noir region. The grapes for this bottling come from their family-owned “Someone’s Darling” vineyard on the Bendigo Loop Road in Central Otago, placed into organic conversion in March 2022. The 2021 delivers fleshy black plum, layers of cherry and sweet berries, with hints of violet and savoury spice — grown with love, made with care.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021 

• Wine Spectator — 93 pts: Pretty clove, nutmeg and cardamom details complement sleek maraschino cherry, raspberry and cranberry flavors at the core. A touch of malty Assam tea lingers on the finish, adding a firm note. Drink now through 2035.

Winemaker Notes

Loveblock Pinot Noir Central Otago 2021 750ml

From the “Someone’s Darling” vineyard, Bendigo Loop Road, Central Otago. Fleshy black plum, cherry, and sweet berries on the palate with hints of violet and savoury spice. Bright and structured with a long, elegant finish. Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years.

Vineyard & Provenance

• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Appellation: Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand
• Vineyard: Someone’s Darling, Bendigo Loop Road
• Producer: Loveblock
• Farming: Organic conversion (certified March 2022)
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vintage: 2021
• Size: 750ml

Food Pairings

A versatile Central Otago Pinot — exceptional with roasted duck, lamb rack, salmon with pinot beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, and aged sheep’s milk cheeses.

Loveblock | Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand | 2024 | Organic

Loveblock is a certified organic winery founded by Kim and Erica Crawford — yes, that Erica Crawford, co-founder of the iconic Kim Crawford wine brand — on their estate in Marlborough, New Zealand. After selling Kim Crawford Wines, Erica returned to her passion for sustainable, organic viticulture and launched Loveblock as a vehicle for producing wines of genuine terroir expression and environmental integrity. The estate is certified organic, and every decision in the vineyard and winery is guided by a commitment to the land and to producing wines of exceptional quality and character.

Marlborough is New Zealand's most celebrated wine region and the spiritual home of Sauvignon Blanc — a place where the combination of intense sunshine, cool nights, and free-draining stony soils produces wines of extraordinary aromatic intensity, vibrant acidity, and distinctive saline minerality. Loveblock's Sauvignon Blanc draws on fruit from across the region to produce a wine of complexity and elegance that goes well beyond the category norm.

The 2024 is pale straw with a hint of green and gold. The nose is complex and elegant — citrus blossom, wild flowers, crushed ripe herbs, pineapple, lemon, grapefruit zest, and sliced peach. On the palate, medium- to full-bodied and chiseled, with a dense fruit core of juicy melon and peach, vibrant fleshy fruit, toasted herbs, green tea, ginger, lime zest, and a saline, umami-tinged finish. Beautifully rounded with layer upon layer of texture and a long, complex, mineral finish.

Pair with oysters, seafood, spaghetti alle vongole, grilled fish, goat cheese, and chicken.

• Producer: Loveblock (Erica Crawford)
• Appellation: Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
• Vintage: 2024
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Closure: Screwcap
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2024

• James Suckling — 93 pts: Lemon, grapefruit zest and sliced peach aromas. Medium- to full-bodied and chiseled, with vibrant, fleshy fruit and a saline touch in the finish.
• Wine Spectator — 91 pts: Intense and juicy — toasted herbs, green tea and crunchy sea salt mingling with ginger, lime zest and fleshy notes of ripe melon that linger on the long finish.

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Washington State. On the nose, a delicate scent of jasmine intertwines with a crisp aroma of green apple. On the palate, lemon peel offers a bright and zesty burst of citrus complemented by the presence of wet stone, and the subtle and refreshing taste of lemongrass, infusing the wine with a hint of herbal freshness. With its fuller body and lengthy finish, this wine is perfect for those seeking a Sauvignon Blanc with depth and balance.

Luberri Orlegi · Rioja Alavesa · 2024

In Elciego, Florentino Martínez Monje and María José founded Bodegas Luberri in 1991 to make wines that speak of Rioja Alavesa and invite a second glass. Florentino helped champion the region's traditional carbonic maceration style; today, daughters Miren and Laura help carry the vineyard and cellar work forward.

Orlegi is Luberri's youthful red, made in the carbonic maceration tradition. The existing producer description highlights ripe red and purple forest fruit, violets and licorice, followed by an agile, fresh palate and a green almond finish. It is an inviting Rioja for a lively dinner table.

Producer description

Luberri is the young wine of the winery, crafted through the traditional carbonic maceration method in Rioja Alavesa, which remarkably enhances the aromas of fresh red and purple forest fruits, perfectly ripe, as well as floral tones of violets and hints of licorice. On the palate, it is an agile and fresh wine, with a vegetal and green almond finish that leaves a persistent memory. It is the pure expression of that brilliant youth that nature and knowledge ensure to renew in each vintage. Tempranillo 95%, Viura 5%.

Producer description from the existing listing; vintage not specified

From our wine buyer Oscar Garcia· Prior 2020 Vintage

At a recent Panel Tasting with fellow wine professionals for Sevenfifty.com I was able to to taste this beautiful and cheerful red from Rioja Alavesa made by winemaker Florentino Martinez Monje. Luberri Orlegi 2020 is a wonderful happy-go-lucky blend of Tempranillo & Viura using only native yeast to kick-start fermentation and carbonic macerated to preserve the youthfulness of the Tempranillo and Viura. Aromas of Blue fruit and purple flowers (violets and lilacs). On the palate the wine is fresh and pretty enticing. Beautiful finish. The perfect red for Thanksgiving with that is sure to bring lots of cheers to your dinner table.

Oscar Garcia Moncada, Wine Buyer · Prior 2020 vintage

At a glance

• Producer: Bodegas Luberri
• Wine: Orlegi
• Vintage: 2024
• Region: Rioja Alavesa, Spain
• Blend in the existing producer description: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Viura
• Style: Young red made with carbonic maceration
• Size: 750ml

A fresh, fruit-led Rioja to share over food and conversation.

Lucano Anniversario Cordial Caffè Liqueur — Basilicata, Italy | 750ml

Lucano is one of Southern Italy’s most storied spirits producers, founded in 1894 in Pisticci, Basilicata, and best known for their iconic amaro. Their Anniversario Cordial Caffè is a celebration of Italian espresso culture — a coffee liqueur built around the finest blended coffee, crafted to capture the depth, intensity, and richness of a perfectly pulled Italian espresso. With hints of cocoa and vanilla woven through a bold coffee core, it is a step above the average coffee liqueur — more complex, more authentic, and deeply satisfying.

The nose is rich and inviting: roasted espresso, dark cocoa, and a warm whisper of vanilla. On the palate, the liqueur is smooth and full, with genuine coffee intensity — bittersweet, with chocolate undertones and a long, lightly sweet finish. It is best enjoyed chilled as an after-dinner digestivo, drizzled over vanilla gelato, or as the base of an Espresso Martini that actually tastes like coffee.

“Caffè Lucano is the combination of the finest coffee blends and embodies the intensity of real Italian espresso with hints of cocoa and vanilla. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature — the perfect after-dinner drink.” — Lucano

• Producer: Lucano, Pisticci, Basilicata, Italy (est. 1894)
• Style: Cordial Caffè — Coffee Liqueur
• Origin: Basilicata, Southern Italy
• Size: 750ml
• Flavor: Roasted espresso, dark cocoa, vanilla, bittersweet finish
• Best Used In / Paired With: Espresso Martini, Lucano Caffè on the rocks, drizzled over gelato or panna cotta, alongside tiramisù or dark chocolate

Southern Italy’s finest coffee liqueur — Lucano Anniversario Caffè delivers genuine espresso intensity, cocoa depth, and over 130 years of Italian spirits tradition in every bottle.

Lucano Anniversario Limoncello — Basilicata, Italy (750ml)

Lucano is one of southern Italy’s most storied liqueur producers, based in Pisticci in the Basilicata region. Their Anniversario Limoncello is made from the zest of Limone di Sorrento PGI — the prized Sorrento lemon protected by the Consorzio di Tutela del Limone di Sorrento IGP. Only the outermost zest is used, steeped in high-proof spirit to capture all the lemon’s typical flavors. Awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast. Best enjoyed frozen.

Concentrated buttercup yellow in color. The nose is candied lemon peel — clean and true to the fruit. On the palate, lemon lollipop intensity from start to finish, with generous sweetness and a pleasant white pepper tingle on the exit.

Wine Enthusiast 90 — "A concentrated buttercup yellow and mild candied lemon peel aroma leads into a lemon lollipop palate. Sweetness follows through from start to finish, plus a bit of white pepper tingle into the exit. Made with Sorrento lemon peels."

• Producer: Lucano, Pisticci, Basilicata, Italy
• Base: Limone di Sorrento PGI zest
• Style: Limoncello Liquéur
• Size: 750ml
• Best Served: Frozen, straight from the freezer in a chilled glass

A 90-point Limoncello from one of southern Italy’s most celebrated liqueur houses — Lucano Anniversario is the benchmark for what Limone di Sorrento PGI zest can deliver in a glass.

Lucano Sambuca Liqueur 750ml

Discover Lucano Anniversario Sambuca, a premium Italian liqueur that represents the finest expression of this beloved Italian classic. Crafted by Lucano, a renowned Italian distillery with a rich heritage of producing exceptional spirits, this Sambuca offers a quality liqueur experience with traditional anise flavor and delicate complexity. The ideal after-dinner drink, Lucano Sambuca showcases the artistry of Italian liqueur-making with its finely balanced recipe and full-bodied character.

Italian Liqueur Heritage

Lucano is a prestigious Italian distillery known for producing high-quality liqueurs and spirits. With a commitment to traditional methods and premium ingredients, Lucano has earned a reputation for excellence in Italian liqueur production. The Anniversario Sambuca represents the pinnacle of their sambuca craftsmanship, offering a classic expression of this Italian favorite.

Classic Sambuca Tradition

Sambuca is a traditional Italian anise-flavored liqueur that has been enjoyed for generations as a digestif and after-dinner drink. Typically clear in color and sweet in taste, sambuca is characterized by its distinctive anise flavor derived from star anise and other botanicals. Lucano's version honors this tradition while delivering exceptional quality and balance.

Finely Balanced Recipe

The finely balanced recipe has a traditional anise flavor and delicate hints of spices and flowers, making the liqueur full-bodied and well-rounded. This careful balance ensures that the anise is prominent but not overwhelming, with subtle complexity from the spice and floral notes. The result is a sambuca that is both authentic and refined.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Crystal clear with brilliant clarity
Aroma: Intense anise with delicate hints of spices, flowers, and subtle herbal notes
Palate: Full-bodied and well-rounded. Traditional anise flavor with sweet, smooth character. Delicate spice and floral complexity. Rich and velvety texture
Finish: Long, warming finish with lingering anise and subtle spice notes

Traditional Serving Methods

Lucano Sambuca can be enjoyed in several traditional Italian ways:

• Neat: Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled as a digestif
• Con la Mosca (with the fly): Traditional serving with three coffee beans floating on top, representing health, happiness, and prosperity
• Flaming: Ignite briefly for a dramatic presentation (exercise caution)
• With water: Add a splash of water to create a cloudy, milky appearance (louche effect)
• In coffee: Add to espresso or coffee for a Caffè Corretto

Perfect After-Dinner Drink

Lucano Anniversario Sambuca is the ideal after-dinner drink, traditionally served as a digestif to aid digestion and provide a sweet, satisfying conclusion to a meal. The anise flavor and warming alcohol content make it perfect for sipping slowly after dinner, either on its own or with coffee.

Cocktail Versatility

Beyond traditional serving, Lucano Sambuca is excellent in cocktails:

• Sambuca Sour: With lemon juice and simple syrup
• Italian Coffee: With espresso and cream
• Slippery Nipple: Layered shot with Irish cream
• Black Russian variation: Substitute for coffee liqueur
• Creative cocktails: Adds anise complexity to mixed drinks

Italian Dining Tradition

In Italian culture, sambuca is an integral part of the dining experience, often enjoyed at the end of a meal alongside espresso. The tradition of serving sambuca "con la mosca" (with three coffee beans) is a cherished ritual that adds ceremony and meaning to the after-dinner moment.

Food Pairing Suggestions

When served as a digestif, pair with:

• Espresso and coffee
• Biscotti and Italian cookies
• Dark chocolate and truffles
• Tiramisu and coffee-flavored desserts
• Almond-based sweets
• After-dinner cheese course

Serving Suggestions

Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled (60-65°F / 15-18°C) to appreciate the full aromatic complexity. For the traditional "con la mosca" presentation, float three coffee beans on the surface. Store at room temperature in a cool, dark place.

Premium Quality Liqueur

Lucano Anniversario Sambuca represents quality liqueur craftsmanship, offering a classic expression of Italian sambuca tradition. The full-bodied, well-rounded character and finely balanced recipe make this a superior choice for those who appreciate authentic Italian liqueurs.

Ideal for Home Bars & Entertaining

A must-have for any well-stocked home bar, Lucano Sambuca is essential for:

• After-dinner service and entertaining
• Italian-themed dinners and gatherings
• Coffee and espresso pairings
• Cocktail creation and mixology
• Gift giving for liqueur enthusiasts
• Building a premium spirits collection

Authentic Italian Experience

Lucano Sambuca Liqueur offers an authentic taste of Italian tradition. Whether enjoyed neat as a digestif, served "con la mosca" with coffee beans, mixed into espresso, or used in creative cocktails, this premium sambuca delivers the quality, flavor, and character that has made sambuca a beloved Italian classic for generations.

James Suckling 95 Points | A juicy and delicious wine with aromas of black cherries, walnuts, flint, graphite and matchsticks. Medium-bodied with creamy and refined tannins and a pretty finish. Inky aftertaste with some iodine. 60% merlot and 40% sangivoese. Drink or hold. 

Winemaker Description

Lucente is the result of a careful selection of the estate’s vineyards particularly suited for the production of a fruity and very pleasant wine. Like Luce, it is made from Sangiovese and Merlot, with Merlot prevailing in the blend.

About Luce della Vite

Luce della Vite — “Light of the Vine” — is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated Super Tuscan estates, born from a visionary partnership between the Frescobaldi family and Robert Mondavi in 1993. Based in Montalcino, the Tenuta Luce estate produces wines that bridge the Old and New World: blending the structure and earthiness of Sangiovese with the richness and suppleness of Merlot. Lucente is the estate’s second wine — sharing the same vineyards and winemaking philosophy as the flagship Luce, but crafted for earlier enjoyment and exceptional everyday value. At under $25, it offers a genuine window into one of Italy’s most prestigious estates.

Food Pairings

Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, truffle pasta, roasted lamb, and aged Pecorino Toscano. Decant 30 minutes before serving.

Product Details

• Producer: Luce della Vite (Tenuta Luce — Frescobaldi)
• Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Blend: Merlot & Sangiovese (Merlot dominant)
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Medium-to-full-bodied, fruit-forward Super Tuscan blend
• Drink: Now–2030
• Format: 750ml

Luciano Sandrone · Dolcetto d'Alba · 2024

Sandrone’s philosophy centers on native grape varieties, careful observation, and a deep respect for the vineyards of Piedmont. More than 50 years of dedication to wine underpin the family’s pursuit of a distinctive style that expresses the nuances of each harvest.

This Dolcetto brings ripe plum and blackberry aromas together with spice and a distinct mineral note. The 2024 Jeb Dunnuck review highlights a medium-bodied, refreshing palate, linear acidity, a silky, stony texture, and a savory finish.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker Description | The aromas of ripe plums and blackberries rise from the glass, modulated by spicy elements and a distinct mineral note.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

James Suckling, 93 Points | Intense and reductive style with tense plums and black cherries Very vinous and lightly spicy. Super-juicy on the palate with medium body, moderate to refreshing acidity and well poised tannins.

Jeb Dunnuck, 90 Points | Pouring a reflective magenta hue, the 2024 Dolcetto D'Alba offers expressive aromatics of red and black berries, poppy flowers, and wet stones. Medium-bodied, the palate is focused and refreshing with linear acidity, a silky, stony texture, and a mouthwatering savory finish. Barrel Sample: 89-91

Pairing Suggestions

Try with mushroom pasta, pizza, roasted poultry, or a plate of salumi for an inviting Piedmont-inspired meal.

Wine Details

• Producer: Luciano Sandrone
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape: Dolcetto
• Appellation: Dolcetto d'Alba
• Region: Piedmont
• Country: Italy
• Style: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml

A fruit-driven Dolcetto with a refreshing, savory side, well suited to the dinner table.

Premier Cru Chablis with remarkable depth, energy and mineral precision.

Lucien Le Moine Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2023 is a distinctive expression of Chardonnay from one of Chablis' most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. Situated southeast of the Grand Cru hill, Mont de Milieu enjoys excellent exposure and generous sunshine, producing wines that combine the unmistakable mineral character of Chablis with impressive richness and power.

The 2023 opens with an expressive and slightly exotic aromatic profile of white peach, citrus peel, jasmine tea and delicate floral notes. The palate is concentrated and beautifully textured, with excellent mid-palate density, vibrant freshness and a pronounced mineral backbone. Despite its richness, the wine remains precise and focused, leading into a long, balanced and distinctly bone-dry finish.

Powerful · Mineral · White Peach · Citrus · Floral · Bone-Dry

Lucien Le Moine is the small, highly regarded Burgundy house founded by Mounir and Rotem Saouma in Beaune. Working with carefully selected wines from exceptional vineyards throughout Burgundy, the domaine is known for long élevage, minimal intervention and an uncompromising approach designed to allow each vineyard and vintage to reveal its individual character.

Mont de Milieu's combination of warmth, limestone-rich Chablis terroir and Premier Cru pedigree gives this wine both immediate aromatic appeal and the structure to develop beautifully with time. An impressive Chablis for drinking alongside seafood, oysters, lobster, scallops, grilled fish, roast poultry and creamy cheeses.

Expert Rating

BURGHOUND 93 POINTS:  There is a cool exoticism to the nose of jasmine tea, orange peel, white peach and just enough Chablis character to be persuasive. There is excellent volume and mid-palate density to the solidly powerful and sappy medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a bone-dry, long and balanced finale. This also needs to develop better depth but given the potential aging curve, that should not be an issue. 91-93

Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Appellation: Chablis Premier Cru
Vineyard: Mont de Milieu
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750ml

Elegant, mineral and deeply expressive Premier Cru Chablis.

Lucien Le Moine's 2023 Chablis Premier Cru Montmains is a beautifully poised expression of Chardonnay from one of Chablis' classic left-bank Premier Cru sites. Montmains is a relatively cool, wind-exposed vineyard rooted in Kimmeridgian marl, conditions that naturally favor freshness, tension and the distinctive mineral character associated with fine Chablis. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The 2023 is precise yet generous, opening with aromas of fresh lemon, green apple and citrus zest, followed by subtle notes of white flowers, almond and crushed stone. The palate combines ripe Chardonnay fruit with vibrant acidity and a firm mineral core, showing excellent concentration without sacrificing freshness. Chalky, saline nuances emerge toward the finish, which is long, clean and beautifully balanced.

Lucien Le Moine is the tiny Beaune-based micro-négociant founded by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin. Their highly individual approach emphasizes extended aging on the full lees, minimal movement of the wine, no racking during élevage, and bottling without fining or filtration. The result is a style that combines remarkable texture and depth with a transparent expression of each individual vineyard. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Montmains is especially compelling in the hands of Lucien Le Moine: the vineyard's naturally cool personality and mineral backbone provide a striking counterpoint to the house's rich, lees-driven texture. The result is a Chablis with both immediate presence and excellent potential for further development in bottle.

Professional Review

Allen Meadows (Burghound) notes:  With respect to 2023, Mounir told me that “it is a vintage of excess in every sense of the term. We again had, at least from a historical perspective, an extreme growing season if perhaps not quite as extreme as those of several other recent vintages. Yields were high everywhere, alcohols were generous, acidities were lowish without being actually low and despite all of this, I believe 2023 is an exceptionally good vintage. One of the all-time greats? No, but certainly as good as any number of vintages over the past 20 years and better than many. 

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Appellation: Chablis Premier Cru
Vineyard: Montmains
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml

Food Pairing: An exceptional partner for oysters, shellfish, scallops, grilled or roasted fish, lobster, poultry in cream sauce and soft goat cheeses. Its combination of acidity, minerality and texture also makes it an excellent choice for richer seafood preparations.

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Rich, mineral and beautifully refined Premier Cru Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet.

Lucien Le Moine's 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Grande Montagne is an expressive white Burgundy combining the depth and texture for which Chassagne is celebrated with freshness, precision and a persistent mineral character.

La Grande Montagne is a Premier Cru climat of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The vineyards of Chassagne sit on predominantly clay-limestone soils, providing Chardonnay with an exceptional balance of richness, structure and mineral tension.

The 2023 offers an inviting aromatic profile of ripe pear, citrus, yellow apple and white flowers, complemented by subtle notes of toasted almond, stone and gentle spice. On the palate, the wine is generous and layered, with beautifully textured Chardonnay fruit balanced by bright acidity and an underlying mineral backbone. The finish is long, focused and elegant, with lingering citrus, saline and lightly nutty nuances.

Lucien Le Moine is the tiny Beaune-based micro-négociant founded by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin in 1999. Production is exceptionally limited, often amounting to only one to three barrels of an individual Cru. The wines are selected shortly after pressing and then raised entirely by Lucien Le Moine from the beginning of their élevage through bottling.

A defining element of the house style is extended aging on 100% of the lees. The wines remain on their lees throughout élevage without racking, allowing them to develop remarkable texture, complexity and depth. Bottling is performed by gravity, and the wines are neither fined nor filtered.

In La Grande Montagne, this distinctive approach brings an additional dimension of richness and breadth to the naturally mineral character of Chassagne-Montrachet. The result is a compelling Premier Cru with impressive presence today and the structure to develop beautifully with bottle age.

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Subregion: Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Vineyard: La Grande Montagne
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml

Food Pairing: Beautiful with lobster, scallops, roasted or grilled fish, poultry, veal, creamy mushroom dishes and rich seafood preparations. It is also an excellent match for aged Comté, Gruyère and other firm, nutty cheeses.

Serving: Serve lightly chilled rather than ice cold to allow the wine's texture and aromatics to emerge. Lucien Le Moine recommends decanting its wines, including the whites, so that naturally retained CO2 from the long élevage can dissipate and the wine can fully open.

Taut, mineral and beautifully layered Premier Cru Chardonnay from one of Meursault's most distinctive high-slope sites.

Lucien Le Moine's 2023 Meursault Premier Cru Blagny Blanc is a refined expression of Chardonnay from the elevated vineyards of Blagny, situated above the classic Meursault slopes near the border with Puligny-Montrachet. White wines from this sector are entitled to the Meursault appellation, and the site's higher elevation and limestone-rich soils are known for giving the wines a particularly fresh, structured and mineral character.

The 2023 opens with aromas of ripe pear, white peach and citrus blossom, joined by notes of hazelnut, brioche and subtle flint. The palate is generous yet focused, balancing Meursault's characteristic richness with bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Orchard fruit and citrus unfold across a creamy, finely textured palate, while saline and chalky notes bring precision and lift to the long, persistent finish.

Blagny offers a compelling contrast within Meursault. Its elevated position lends the wine additional freshness and tension, resulting in a style that combines the breadth and texture associated with Meursault with a more linear, mineral-driven personality reminiscent of neighboring Puligny-Montrachet.

Lucien Le Moine is the tiny Beaune-based micro-négociant founded by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin in 1999. The house works exclusively with selected Premier and Grand Cru wines from the Côte d'Or, typically producing only one to three barrels of each individual Cru.

The wines are selected very early and raised entirely by Lucien Le Moine from the beginning of their élevage. Both whites and reds are aged on 100% of their lees, with no racking during maturation. The wines are bottled by gravity and are neither fined nor filtered, an unusually patient approach designed to preserve texture, complexity and the individual character of each vineyard.

In the 2023 Meursault Premier Cru Blagny, this extended lees aging brings depth and supple texture without obscuring the site's naturally cool, stony personality. The result is a distinctive white Burgundy with concentration, freshness and excellent potential for further development in bottle.

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Subregion: Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Meursault Premier Cru
Vineyard: Blagny
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml

Food Pairing: Excellent with lobster, scallops, roasted fish, poultry in cream sauce, veal, mushroom dishes and risotto. Its combination of richness and mineral freshness also pairs beautifully with Comté, Gruyère and other firm, nutty cheeses.

Serving: Serve lightly chilled rather than very cold to allow the wine's texture and aromatics to fully emerge. Lucien Le Moine recommends decanting its wines, including the whites, allowing naturally retained CO2 from the long élevage to dissipate and the wine to open fully.

Pure, mineral and beautifully precise Premier Cru Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet.

Lucien Le Moine's 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru La Garenne is a refined and highly expressive white Burgundy, combining the crystalline minerality and tension associated with Puligny-Montrachet with the house's signature depth and texture.

La Garenne is one of Puligny-Montrachet's classified Premier Cru climats in the Côte de Beaune. The vineyard produces Chardonnay of notable freshness, precision and mineral definition, making it an especially compelling site for lovers of structured, age-worthy white Burgundy.

The 2023 vintage opens with cool, lifted aromas of Granny Smith apple, lemon rind, crushed fennel and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich and caressing without losing focus, showing generous Chardonnay fruit framed by vivid acidity and pronounced minerality. Citrus notes become increasingly prominent toward the finish, which is bone-dry, firm, beautifully balanced and impressively persistent.

This combination of richness and tension is particularly characteristic of fine Puligny-Montrachet: the wine has enough breadth and texture to feel luxurious, yet its mineral backbone keeps the palate focused, energetic and precise. The 2023 La Garenne is already compelling, but its structure suggests excellent potential for further development in bottle.

Lucien Le Moine is the tiny Beaune-based micro-négociant founded by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin in 1999. The house specializes in Premier and Grand Cru Burgundy, generally producing only one to three barrels of each individual Cru.

The wines are selected very early, immediately after pressing, and raised entirely by Lucien Le Moine through bottling. Both whites and reds are aged on 100% of their lees, with gentle bâtonnage when appropriate and no racking during élevage. The wines are bottled by gravity and are neither fined nor filtered, preserving their texture, complexity and individual vineyard character.

In La Garenne, this long lees aging adds richness and depth while allowing the vineyard's naturally mineral, citrus-driven personality to remain clearly defined. The result is an elegant, concentrated and beautifully balanced Premier Cru white Burgundy.

Professional Review

BURGHOUND 93 POINTS :  Cool, airy and pure aromas include those of Granny Smith apple, lemon rind, crushed fennel and a floral top note. The rich, generously proportioned and caressing medium weight flavors also exude evident minerality on the overtly citrusy bone-dry finish that exhibits impressive persistence on the well-balanced and firm finale. Fine quality here and worth checking out. 91-93

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Subregion: Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Vineyard: La Garenne
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml

Food Pairing: Excellent with lobster, scallops, oysters, roasted or grilled fish, poultry in a light cream sauce, veal, mushroom dishes and risotto. It also pairs beautifully with Comté, Gruyère and other firm, nutty cheeses.

Serving: Serve lightly chilled rather than ice cold to allow the wine's aromatics, texture and minerality to emerge. Lucien Le Moine recommends decanting its wines, including the whites, so that naturally retained CO2 from the long élevage can dissipate and the wine can fully open.