96 International Wine & Spirit Competition - International Wine & Spirit Competition

Layered and complex with pronounced notes of candied tropical fruit, dried stone fruit and hazelnut. Touches of bright orange peel lift the palate. A refined and powerful example. 2022 Rating

97+ Luis Gutierrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

I was eager to taste the 2021 Aro, a wine produced only in special years when the Graciano ripens thoroughly, as it represents a significant percentage of the blend here; the other grape used is Tempranillo. The grapes fermented in small oak vats with indigenous yeasts, and the wine matured in new French oak barrels for 18 months. This is their most exclusive wine; only 6,194 bottles were produced in 2021. It was bottled in October 2023. The next vintage will be 2022, but it was not made in 2023 or 2024.

97 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Such depth and concentration that absorbs the oak spices. In fact, this is a bit closed now. Some crushed violets, blackberries, incense, dark chocolate and black cherries. Profound, full and very powerful, with stacks of dusty tannins. A lot of potential ahead. Drink from 2027.

92 Wine Spectator

Generous and elegantly structured, with raspberry and guava flavors accented with tarragon and black tea as this moves toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 5,941 cases made.

92 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is terrific, especially for a wine of its level and production. Aromatic, medium in body and impeccably balanced, the 2022 is seriously impressive. It is perhaps a bit more floral and lighter than most years, but its balance and overall harmony are beyond reproach. This is a strong showing. New oak is 45%, 27% French and 18% American.

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A juicy Medoc with cassis, new leather and spiced cherries. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins on the palate, following through to an elegant and sleek finish. Drink now.

94 Wine Enthusiast

This well-balanced and grandly structured wine layers toast, almonds and a hint of wood smoke over Bosc pears, fennel bulb slices and marzipan for a rich blend of fruits and savory accents. Delicious now–2028.

90 Wine Enthusiast

"Honeyed mirabelle plum and toasted filbert aromas make a fetching pair. Lemon shaved ice and fresh basil flavors are equally refreshing. Decent acidity, with some midpalate weight. -MA"

90 Wine Spectator

A supple, medium-bodied white, with appealing apple, pear and creamy spice flavors. Drink now.

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Fruit-driven aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, licorice and chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins and balanced acidity. Robust yet generous. Drink or hold." - Ryan Montgomery

93 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru is a knockout. Rich and explosive, the Rosé literally races out of the glass. Readers will find a heady, voluptuous Champagne with gorgeous curves and tons of sheer appeal. Gatinois does excel with Rosé. This is a fine showing. Disgorged: April, 2020."

90 Wine Spectator

"Hints of slivered almond and pastry dough impart a subtle leesy edge to the flavors of poached peach and white cherry fruit, grated ginger and chalk found in this lip-smacking rosé Champagne with a lively bead. Disgorged June 2018. Drink now through 2023. 1,500 cases made, 75 cases imported."

89 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

The NV Champagne Brut is 62% Pinot Noir, 28% Meunier, and the rest Chardonnay. Its nose is floral and confectionary with aromas sweet pastry, flowers, and juicy pear. This translates to the palate, which is medium-bodied, with sweet fruit, suggesting an aperitif. It is clean and pure, with a kiss of sweetness from the dosage. Drink over the next 6-8 years.

91 Decanter

Intense gooseberry, guava and mango tropical fruit aromatics supported by a limey wet stone mineral quality. Persistent, textured and well made.

89 Erin Brooks - Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate

If this isn't one of the largest-volume, highest-selling Sauvignon Blanc blends on the planet, I will be very surprised. The 2024 Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc smells consistently like it always does: cassis and green apple, passion fruit, white pineapple and white pepper, and it has briny acidity. It's a neat wine, with everything ordered and in place. Impressive. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

92 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Rich ruby color. Inviting aromas and flavors of warm, freshly made raspberry and strawberry preserves with a hint of sweet pickle. Tangy and fruity sweet with medium-to-full body and a long, mouthwatering blood orange, apple skin, and mineral accented finish. Great purity and style. (tasted on Dec-09-2013)

92 John Gilman - View from the Cellar

“2023 Vacqueyras “Les 2 Monardes”- Domaine Monardière As I mentioned last year, the Vache family purchased this estate in 1987 and converted their vineyards over to organic farming in 2000. All of their vineyards are harvested by hand and their Vacqueyras “Les 2 Monardes” cuvée is made from a cépages of seventy percent grenache and thirty percent syrah. The vines that go into this bottling are forty years of age, with the bunches are destemmed and the wine fermented with native yeasts, prior to twelve months of élevage in a combination of tanks and used barrels. The 2023 Les 2 Monardes comes in at a svelte 13.5 percent octane in this vintage and delivers a simply superb bouquet of dark berries, grilled meats, pepper, bonfire, dark soil tones and a nice touch of upper register garrigue. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and complex, with an excellent core of fruit, firm, well-integrated tannins, fine balance and a long, promising finish. The wine will demand a few years in the cellar to soften up and blossom, but it is going to be excellent.”