90 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"We start with Nino Franco’s NV Prosecco Rustico, which sets the mood for a relaxing dinner after a long day of tasting 2014 Napa Valley Cabernets."

99 Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

Rich, deep, powerful, still just at the start of its life. This is a stunning wine, the standout in the vertical. Luscious black fruits, with a careful climb of freshness and acidity through the palate, carefully placed and so delicious, waves of subtle cumin, cocoa and liquorice spice, cassis, cedar, mint leaf, smoked tea, oyster shell, slate tannins. Can easily hold for another few decades, but honestly it is tasting so good right now, you might want to at least open one bottle so you can begin to follow its progress. Harvest September 22 to October 17, 52.5hl/h yield, 70% new oak barrels. Eric Boissenot consultant, Henri Lurton owner, Christophe Capdeville technical director.

96-98 Neal Martin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2016 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere picked from 22 September until 17 October (the tiny parcel of Carmenere picked three days later). The yields came in at 51 hectoliters per hectare and it is matured in 75% new oak and 25% one-year-old barrels, the final alcohol level 13.3%. It has a beautifully defined, very detailed bouquet with mineral-rich black fruit laced with cedar and graphite notes, living up to its nom de plume as the "Pauillac of Margaux." The palate is simply the best that I have ever tasted at the estate, without question. This has presence, but also weightlessness, filigree tannin and perfectly pitched acidity, with real intensity and drive. The tension here is outstanding and the persistence is incredibly long. It is not the showiest of all the 2016s by a long stretch, and yet it is everything you could possibly want from a Margaux. Like Beychevelle this year, the 2016 Brane-Cantenac puts recent vintages in the shade, thanks not only to the growing season, but also a new punching down system in their gravity-fed winery that was completed in 2015. The 2016 is a benchmark against which future vintages will be compared."

98 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

"A brilliant, reference point level wine from this château, the 2016 Château Brane-Cantenac sports a deep purple hue as well as sensational notes of cassis, currants, iron, lead pencil, sappy tobacco, and leafy herbs. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Carmenère and aged 18 months in 70% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, with a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, integrated tannins, and just about flawless balance. It checks in at 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.57. Don't miss this stunning 2016. I'd be happy with cases in the cellar. Hide bottles for another 3-5 years and it will see its 50th birthday in fine form. Drink 2029-2076. The 2016 was harvested from September 22 to October 17, hitting 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.57."

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Aromas of blackcurrants, tobacco leaves, dried herbs and wild blackberries. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins and balanced acidity, giving flavors of mulberries, cedar and mocha. Plush and generous, with a complete finish. Drink now.

91 Wine Spectator

Strikes a vivid balance between its juicy fruit flavors of lemon curd, tangerine and ripe melon and its touch of chewy dried apricot, plus toasty, spicy nuances. Salted butterscotch, black cardamom and gingersnap notes linger on the harmonious and creamy finish. Drink now through 2036. 80,000 cases made.

95 James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion

One of my favourite champagne houses. This entry point has one-third each of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay from 30 crus, 25% reserve wines, spending 4 years on tirage. It has a flowery bouquet, terrific mouthfeel thanks to a hint of honey, and Meyer lemon cleansing the finish and aftertaste.

91 Eric Guido - Vinous Media

The 2023 Harvey & Harriet Red Blend opens with crushed blackberries and cherries complicated by wild herbs and crushed stone. It's sleek, with a tart core of red berry fruit that glides across brisk acidity. It leaves a pleasantly tart sensation as licorice and tart blackberry fade.

95 Decanter

Lovely aromas of red cherry and green tea leaf. Dense fruit concentration, tannins balanced with the acidity and body. A great glass of wine.

92 Billy Norris - Vinous Media

The 2024 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) really overdelivers. It’s an ideal expression of the Russian River Valley, with all the bright, sunny orchard fruit and spritzy citrus lift you could hope for, but also an extra measure of freshness and juiciness that leaves the mouth watering. Notably restrained, the 2024 shows excellent finesse, especially for an appellation-level bottling.

98 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

The 2023 Pinot Noir Silice is layered and seductive, showing black raspberry liqueur, wet stones, toasted spice, cardamom, and black cherries. “Silice” means silica, and this wine comes from forest blocks planted in 2001 on the site with the highest sand content in the soils that they work with. The structure is remarkable, fine, and floating on the palate, with refreshing acidity and an angular, well-defined, gravelly texture to its tannins, which is highly appealing and reminiscent of Nebbiolo in its structure. Drink 2027-2047.

96 J. D'Angelo - International Wine Report

The 2023 Bergström Silice Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Chehalem Mountains is crafted from whole cluster fermentation and matured for 12 months in 15% new French oak. Sourced from vines planted in 2001, it opens with aromas of crushed strawberry, red currant, and rose petal layered over hints of wet slate and dried thyme. The palate is silky and refined, showcasing blood orange, mineral dust, and subtle spice, framed by a saline edge that adds vibrancy. Elegant yet deeply rooted, it flows with precision and poise, hinting at long-term aging potential while already showing impressive integration and charm. 1666 cases made. Highly recommended.