96 Wine Enthusiast

This new special cuvée, launched for this biodynamic winery's 20th anniversary, is a finessed and beautiful bottling from vines on the estate's Greywacke river stones. Wild fermented, with time on lees in old Austrian oak and minimal sulfur, it's bright, upright and linear. Aromas of pineapple, peach, lime granita and white florals are underscored with fresh wild herbal tones like fennel and cilantro. The palate is slinky, with more tempered acidity than your typical Marlborough Sauvignon. The focus here is on texture, complexity and food-friendliness. A beautiful expression of place from one of Marlborough's leading producers. — Christina Pickard

92 Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate

Disgorged in June 2023 with a dosage of 1.9 grams per liter, the Leclerc Briant’s 2018 Blanc de Blancs possesses a delicate, bright bouquet with aromas of pear, spring flowers and lemon oil. Moderately weighted with a tense, fresh entry, it’s seamless, with a fine-boned texture enhanced by bubbles of striking finesse and delicacy. It will drink at its peak in five to 10 years.

90 Wine Spectator

Presents a distinctive mix of raspberry and huckleberry flavors that border on jammy, shaded by smoky, toasty oak. Turns graceful and elegant, with supple, refined tannins and lingering flavors of herb and black olive.

96 Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Janeen is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon coming from Sage Ridge and Tench vineyard with 12.5% Merlot coming from Sugarloaf Mountain vineyard. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts with bold notions of crème de cassis, plum preserves and chocolate-covered cherries, plus hints of Chinese five spice, dried mint and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety in the mouth, it has loads of spicy sparks and a spicy kick on the finish. 310 cases were made.

95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A succulent, lively, precise and refined pinot noir with aromas of forest berries, cherries, stones, mild spices and wild herbs. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and bright acidity. So much tension. Racy berry character meets a mineral frame and a vivid, stony finish. Long and succulent, with lots of transparency and verve. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

92 Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous Media

The 2022 Les Marnes is a succulent style of Pinot in a cool-climate context. It offers breadth despite remaining light in body. This has excellent texture and tannins that provide a savory impression. Imagine a fine, wet clay-like, slippery texture with fine, drawn-out acidity providing length.

100 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

Another absolute legend from the 2021, the 2021 Proprietary Red is based on 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot brought up in plenty of new oak. It brings another level of density, purity, and regalness, with awesome blackcurrants, iron, roasted herbs, tobacco, and a Latour-like graphite character all defining the aromatics. Full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, it has a seamless mouthfeel, absolutely incredible tannin, ample mid-palate depth, and flawless overall balance. While it certainly offers pleasure today, it's going to take a solid 8-10 years of bottle age for this to hit maturity, and it will be a 40- to 50-year wine. Hats off to the team at Sloan.

98+ Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2021 Sloan is every bit as impressive as it was last year. Rich, dense and explosive, the 2021 is a gorgeous, dynamic wine. Sumptuous dark red cherry, red plum, rose petal, new leather and cinnamon give this plush, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon tons of character. The 2021 was only bottled a few months ago, so it has room to grow. It is a seriously beautiful, rapturous wine.

94 Wine Enthusiast

This inviting, chocolaty wine is super-soft in mouthfeel at first, due to a full body and resolved tannins. But the tannins firm up on the finish to reveal a structure that can help it age well. Milk chocolate, blueberries and mint bring a lot of flavor. Blended from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Malbec. Best from 2026.

93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Perfumed aromas of tile, blackberry, bark, earth and pine needles follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins and a lovely savory finish. The balance and drinkability is really right. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 10% malbec. First release. Drink or hold

91 Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

Finely boned, gentle charcoal, grilled peppers, and spiced black fruits. The Malbec makes a clear impact, and this has depth and character. There is a clear desire to deliver a wine that reflects a European sensibility, and although the intensity of the 2020 vintage comes through, you can drink this now with a good carafe. Justine Labbé winemaker, Frederick Ammons consultant, 40% new oak. Harvest September 9 to October 3, 37hl/h yield.