93 Wine Spectator

"There's lovely precision to the integration of this elegant rosé, offering a fine backbone of acidity and a light mousse. The flavors of poached pear, black cherry, fleur de sel, lemon zest and ginger are finely meshed, with a subtle vein of smoky minerality. Drink now through 2023. 2,250 cases imported. -AN" (12/13)

94 Wine Enthusiast

Spiced pear mixed with candied lemon rind, wildflowers and fresh honey all swirl in concert in the glass. Each sniff brings out a new element from the wine: fruit, mineral and flower. The palate is full in body with a texture that will make you keep coming back and rue the moment the glass is finished, capped with apricot and a salty minerality.

96 Colin Hay - The Drinks Business

Chateau d’Avize (Leclerc Briant) 2013 (Champagne; 100% Chardonnay; dosage of 2.3g/l; disgorged in April 2023; 12% alcohol). One of just three ‘chateaux’ labels in the entire region. Cinnamon toast. Fifty shades of citrus and yuzu. Light, bright and ethereal. Elegant. Gracious, even, in its now familiar ultra-fresh style. There is a bright brilliance, intensity and energy to this that sets it apart, lovely citrus notes and lots of salinity. Perfectly judged and just right. Fabulous and every bit as good as the first release, from the exceptional 2012 vintage. 96.

96 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

ots of salted caramel and wildflower honey on the nose, together with dried lemon peel and some dried apple. Full-bodied and very spicy, with tangy acidity adding vibrancy and life to the full body. Linear and integrated blanc de blancs. Spicy at the end. Dosage 2g/L. Drink now or hold.

95 Georgina Hindle - Decanter

A 100% Brut-Zero Chardonnay, disgorged in April 2023. This has a gorgeous nutty nose with brioche and toasted almond aromas - smells nicely mature with soft buttery and floral notes. Crisp and dry on the palate, clean and lively, with tiny persistent bubbles. Tons of citrus - lemon and lime but also vanilla, ground almonds, acacia and just-baked pastry flavours with underlying mineral aspects and bitter grapefruit spice that settles on the tongue. Juicy and mouthwatering, super fresh and bright with crispness all the way through and a long, elegant finish. Dosage 2.3g/l. Winemaker Hervé Jestin.

93 Mark Squires - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 1985 Colheita Tawny Port Dalva comes in with 129 grams per liter of residual sugar. This adds a layer or two of depth to the 1994 Colheita reviewed. It is pretty fine. The texture is richer, a bit unctuous, and the finish lingers beautifully. Dribbling waves of caramel and a hint of molasses over the palate, this quickly becomes irresistible. It is nicely balanced, too, easy to drink."

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A fruity and floral red with some dried strawberries, potpourri and grilled thyme. Firm and nicely grainy on the palate with tight structure and a generous finish. Garnacha, tempranillo, merlot and petit verdot. Drink in 2024.

94 Wine Enthusiast

This smooth and silky wine emphasizes delicious apple and pear flavors, keeping the buttery, oaky notes in the background for a complex and harmonious effect. Granny Smith apples and Bosc pears meet mild vanilla, toast and almond flavors that linger through the finish.

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Blue fruit like plums and blueberries on the nose, plus mocha and violets. It’s full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, with berry-soaked tannins and a firm, compact finish. Better from 2025.

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Blackcurrants, black beans, dried herbs and cumin on the nose. It’s savory and medium- to full-bodied with well-integrated spice and herb notes to the dark fruit, accompanied by supple tannins. Why wait? Delicious now.

97 Wine Enthusiast

Dark and concentrated in the glass, this bottling immediately reveals an elegantly refined polish. Aromas of blackberry, dark cocoa and black pepper lead into a palate that's concentrated but perfectly ripe. Flavors of black currant, vanilla, toast and a hint of mint are wrapped in complex yet smooth tannins and ample, fresh acidity.