Experience the exquisite opulence of the Arnaud Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2018, spaciousness embodied in a bottle. Arnaud Tessier, a highly respected, small-scale producer in Meursault, focuses on creating elegant Chardonnays that express the full character of this prestigious region in Burgundy, France. This charm-laden bottling hails specifically from Les Charmes Dessus, where vines over four decades old root deep into marl and limestone soils, absorbing the richly unique terroir.

On the nose, it heralds a refined bouquet of orchard fruits, honeysuckle and subtle oak. The palate echoes this harmonious blend, with balanced acidity and a mineral-laden grandeur that rounds off in a memorable, lingering finish. Adhering to organic viticulture, each grape is meticulously hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention, resulting in a wine that characterises the purity and finesse of Meursault. Indulge in the distinctiveness of Arnaud Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2018 and let it unravel the narrative of its storied terroir, sip by exquisite sip.

Experience the impressive Arnoux Pere et Fils Corton Grand Cru Rognet 2018, a rare gem from the prestigious Burgundy region in France. Cultivated on the renowned limestone-rich soils of Corton's Rognet vineyard, this exquisite cuvee captures the venerable history of the Arnoux Pere et Fils winemaking dynasty. Revered for its meticulous vinification techniques, this domaine signifies a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.

The 2018 vintage captivates with its rich fruit complexity, balancing sophisticated layers of ripe cherry, plum, and smoky mineral undertones. The work of Master Vigneron Pascal Arnoux, this red Burgundy possesses refined tannins and a full-bodied structure for exceptional ageing potential. Connoisseurs will appreciate the elegance and power of this corton, capturing the distinct terroir expression of the Arnoux Pere et Fils Corton Grand Cru Rognet 2018. The perfect bottle for discerning collectors and the epitome of excellence in French viticulture.

Enter the realm of pure elegance with the expertly crafted Arnoux Pere et Fils Pernand-Vergelesses Combottes 2018. Vandot; A truly sophisticated French wine produced by Arnoux Pere et Fils, an esteemed family-run domaine in the heart of Burgundy. Their meticulous selection of grapes from the Combottes vineyard impresses with earthy undertones, accented by rich fruity notes. The 2018 vintage, crafted with traditional vinification methods, exudes finesse and complexity.

This masterpiece benefits from the Pernand-Vergelesses area's characteristic clay and limestone soils, resulting in a well-structured, full-bodied wine. Expect a harmonious marriage of ripe lemon, pears and hints of catechu set against a lush mineral backdrop. The Arnoux Pere et Fils Pernand-Vergelesses Combottes 2018 enchants with its sublime balance and long, satisfying finish. It is a testament to the tradition, skill, and passion of the Arnoux family in every bottle.

Jancis Robinson (16.5)

A blend of seven plots in Chambolle, Vosne and Nuits-St-Georges – about half of the fruit is from Chambolle. 100% whole bunch. 34 hl/ha (lower than in 2017). 10,000 bottles produced (8,500 in 2019). Lightish cherry red. Scented nose with lively fruit but savoury rather than sweet. Succulent, supple and with generous and fresh fruit. Gentle and persistent. Mouth-watering. Really polished but natural (in the general sense of the word, ie authentic) at the same time. Seems effortless. You could drink this now though it does have a fine backbone and a refreshing dry texture on the finish.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village has a very harmonious, slightly earthy bouquet, the 100% whole bunch lending a very discreet tertiary/sous-bois quality. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit (cranberry, strawberry and pomegranate). This has quite strict tannins and a Morey-inspired, sapid finish. Good potential.

Wine Advocate (95)

The 2018 Echezeaux Grand Cru is also showing extremely well, soaring from the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, blood orange, incense, spices and peonies. On the palate it's medium to full-bodied, deep and ample, with a strikingly vibrant, dynamic core of fruit that's structured around fine, powdery tannins, concluding with a long and expansive finish. To produce such an energetic Echezeaux in such a warm vintage is quite an achievement.

Wine Advocate (95)

The 2018 Echezeaux Grand Cru is also showing extremely well, soaring from the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, blood orange, incense, spices and peonies. On the palate it's medium to full-bodied, deep and ample, with a strikingly vibrant, dynamic core of fruit that's structured around fine, powdery tannins, concluding with a long and expansive finish. To produce such an energetic Echezeaux in such a warm vintage is quite an achievement.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Procès has a complex bouquet featuring earthy and woodland aromas and touches of morels and black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins, and more compact than the Les Poisets, showing a touch of black pepper on the finish. Give this four or five years in bottle, because it has more to give.

Jancis Robinson (16.5)

1.42 ha from seven lieux-dits in the north of the appellation. 100% whole bunch. Lightish cherry red but greyish rather than crimson. A little more savoury than the Bourgogne and a very slight stemmy herbal note but it's subtle. A little bit peppery. More tension here than in the Bourgogne, a little lighter in obvious fruit and a little more tannic but barely so. Super-fresh. Dry and lingering. So elegant.

Jancis Robinson (16.5)

1.42 ha from seven lieux-dits in the north of the appellation. 100% whole bunch. Lightish cherry red but greyish rather than crimson. A little more savoury than the Bourgogne and a very slight stemmy herbal note but it's subtle. A little bit peppery. More tension here than in the Bourgogne, a little lighter in obvious fruit and a little more tannic but barely so. Super-fresh. Dry and lingering. So elegant.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a winsome bouquet of perfumed raspberry, crushed strawberry and rose petal aromas that boast exquisite delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, vibrant red and black fruit and a very linear, vivid finish that conveys a sense of coiled energy. Superb.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Hautes Maizières has a very pure, generous bouquet of wild strawberry, Dorset plum and pressed rose petal aromas, all wonderfully defined, especially for a Village Cru. The palate is medium-bodied with quite sharp tannins, and more citric than the other cuvées. There is a pleasant piquancy on the finish. Excellent.

Wine Advocate (97+)

The bottled 2018 El Carretil was phenomenal. It comes from a plot of 3.64 hectares planted at three different times—1930, 1975 and 1988—on limestone, sandstone and silt soils with up to 18% active limestone. Its Tempranillo grapes aged in barrel and then were racked back to stainless steel, where it was left to mature until it was bottled. It's mineral and balsamic, expressive, open and fresh, with beautiful elegance. It's classical with even a Bordeaux twist. It shows pretty much like the sample I tasted 12 months ago, expressive and open, aromatic and perfumed, with great freshness and balance, vibrant and energetic, juicy with fine-grained tannins and with terrific balance and purity. 5,000 bottles were filled in June 2020.

Wine Advocate (95-96)

The tank sample of the 2018 San Lázaro, which was the final blend after some eight months in barrique, showed really well and confirmed my idea that this could be the third single-vineyard wine in quality after El Pisón and El Carretil. It's a wine of finesse and perfume, of subtleness and length but without lacking power or concentration. It has a beautiful combination of violets and cassis with very fine tannins. It has inner strength and tension, a recurring note when it comes to these 2018s. Very promising, in line with the superb 2016. They expected to fill some 2,000 bottles in the summer of 2020.

Wine Advocate (99)

The flagship single-vineyard 2018 Viña El Pisón has to be one of the finest vintages for this bottling. It's named after a plot of 2.4 hectares planted in 1945 in the village of Laguardia. The vineyard is an amphitheater with changing soils of limestone, clay and sandstone with a deep combination of limestone and silt. The grapes underwent a 24- to 48-hour cold soak and fermented with indigenous yeasts in oak vats for 10-12 days, during which time the grapes were foot trodden twice per day. It matured in French oak barrels for nine months. There's something mysterious about this Pisón; it's subtle and elegant, a little austere and reticent at first. The palate is seamless, silky with very refined tannins, with gobsmacking balance and a very long, clean and precise finish. This is superb. 6,600 bottles were filled in June 2020.

Decanter (97)

The bouquet is full of fragrant black fruits, cinnamon, cumin and Frankincense, the palate beautifully fleshy and textured, carrying cigar box, vanilla, blueberry and silky tannins through to a lingering, richly-fruited, finish. Such refined elegance! Outstanding.

Vinous (89)

This is Sauvignon Blanc made in a host of ways, hence the name Raranga, which means “woven” in Māori. There were parcels fermented in tank and in barrels, while a small proportion was fermented on skins, and a splash was whole-bunch fermented. After a couple of years, this is starting to shed its primary fruit and taking on characters of lanolin and oatmeal alongside citrus, pear and lemon tart. It has good depth and concentration and offers some interest texturally. The finish is clean and zesty although a little brief.

Vinous (89)

This is Sauvignon Blanc made in a host of ways, hence the name Raranga, which means “woven” in Māori. There were parcels fermented in tank and in barrels, while a small proportion was fermented on skins, and a splash was whole-bunch fermented. After a couple of years, this is starting to shed its primary fruit and taking on characters of lanolin and oatmeal alongside citrus, pear and lemon tart. It has good depth and concentration and offers some interest texturally. The finish is clean and zesty although a little brief.

Tim Atkin MW (95)

You know class when you taste it, and this is certainly that. Deservedly established as one of South Africa's most consistently outstanding Chardonnays, this has the structure and concentration to age, with no malolactic at all, 22% new wood and complex, nuanced, stony flavours of lemon zest, oatmeal and stone fruit – Drinking to 2028

Vinous (94)

The 2018 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection is creamy and ample, with pretty floral notes that lend complexity. This is one of the richer, creamier wines readers will find from this part of the old-vine section of Sanford & Benedict. A few hours of aeration brings out gorgeous textural richness to play off the wine's natural brilliance.

Vinous (93)

The 2018 Pinot Noir Knox Alexander is a dense, powerful wine. Dark red cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar, kirsch, blood orange, rose petal and healthy dose of new oak all meld together effortlessly. There's real character and depth here. Another year or two in bottle will be hugely beneficial in helping the elements meld together even more fully. Vineyard sites are Bien Nacido and a bit of Le Bon Climat.

Wine Advocate (97-99)

One of the last vineyards picked, this section of Hyde vineyard in Carneros is planted to Corton Charlemagne clone on St. George rootstock. The 2018 Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons leaps from the glass with vivacious fresh grapefruit, lemon peel, orange blossoms and lime cordial notes with nuances of fresh ginger, hay, sea spray and chalk dust. The full-bodied mouth explodes with the whole citrus-fruit flavor spectrum—lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit on steroids—complemented by loads of spicy sparks and lifted by amazing freshness, sporting a provocatively creamy texture and finishing long.

Immerse in the delightful complexity of the Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Gresigny 2018, a distinguished French white wine. Produced in the renowned Burgundy region, this rare vintage originates from a small parcel of premier cru vineyard Gresigny. Famed winegrowers Aubert and Pamela de Villaine meticulously craft this exceptional wine in accordance with biodynamic principles, making for a brilliant expression of Chardonnay.

Unlike other wines, Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Gresigny 2018 offers an uncommon elegance; its well-balanced nature is a testament to the harmonious climate of its birthplace. Expect a palate of rich, floral notes seamlessly interwoven with a mineral freshness, lending it a unique charm. This versatile selection complements a wide array of dishes, seamlessly elevating your gastronomic experience. The Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Gresigny 2018 is a pitch-perfect wine, uniting tradition and innovation, capturing the exquisite authenticity of its terroir.

Immerse yourself in the nuanced, elevated allure of the Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Les Margotes 2018. An exceptional example of Burgundy's timeless craft, this exquisite white wine invites connoisseurs on a journey to the renowned Côte Chalonnaise vineyards. Perfectly encapsulating the terroir nuances of Rully's Premier Cru vineyards, its shimmering pale gold hue mirrors the splendor of its birthplace.

Artfully curated by the venerable Aubert de Villaine and his wife Pamela, its investment in organic practices echoes an admirable commitment to sustainable viticulture. This wine expresses a captivating bouquet of white flowers, pear, and vanilla, intensified by a complex, mineral-driven palate revealing the meticulously nurtured Chardonnay grapes.

The meticulous treatment of the Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Les Margotes 2018, which fostered its spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels, culminates in a lingering finish, marking its distinctive vintage characteristics. Unearth the allure of authentic Burgundy with this remarkable wine.

Produced in the notable vineyards of Rully, the Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Les Raclot 2018 is a magnificent expression of terroir, exhibiting all the qualities expert connoisseurs crave. Crafted meticulously by Aubert de Villaine, renowned co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and his wife Pamela, this brilliant Chardonnay emanates from old vines in the distinguished Les Raclot plot. Purity is paramount, with Aubert et Pamela pursuing organic viticulture to preserve the authenticity of their grapes.

Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Les Raclot 2018 captivates with its remarkable balance, depth of flavour, and fine minerality. Vibrant fruit notes harmonise flawlessly with classic Burgundian nuances of toasted brioche and butter. The superbly integrated oak adds complementary hints of vanilla, beautifully highlighting the innate, subtly rich complexity of noble Chardonnay. A fine wine as intriguing as it is refined.

The Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Montpalais 2018 is a remarkable white wine of exceptional calibre and finesse. From the esteemed vineyards of Côte Chalonnaise in Burgundy, France, this wine showcases the exceptional terroir of its origin. Bred from the distinguished vines of the Villaine family, Aubert and his wife Pamela's philosophy of 'viticulture raisonée' is reflected prominently in their carefully crafted wines.

Serious attention to detail is devoted in producing the Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Montpalais 2018, by diligently picking ripe and healthy Chardonnay grapes with precise hand selecting and marginal yields. Traditional winemaking procedures are followed, with individual gravity-fed cuvees and barrel ageing. This helps in imparting a distinct aromatic spectrum, long finish and a perfect balance of acidity that beautifully elevates the character of this wine.

A timeless elegance, the Aubert et Pamela Villaine Rully 1er Cru Montpalais 2018 fills each glass with its vibrant golden hues and eminent complexity, that is truly incomparable for the discerning palate.

Wine Advocate (97-99)

Produced from Montrachet Clone vines (what Mark Aubert calls “the citrus circus clone") grown in Rutherford AVA, the 2018 Chardonnay Sugar Shack comes bounding out of the glass with a sit-up-and-beg nose of candied lemon peel, green mango, guava and lime leaves plus hints of honeysuckle, toasted almonds, crushed stones and nutmeg. Full-bodied, the palate is electric with concentrated citrus and tropical fruits and the most amazing tension, featuring a satiny texture and very long, pristine finish.

Vinous (96-97)

Spice- and mineral- accented dark berry, smoky bacon and floral pastille scents show excellent delineation and pick up deeper licorice and olive paste notes with air. Sappy and expansive in the mouth, offering juicy boysenberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors that show outstanding depth and are lifted by a potent mineral flourish. Powerful yet lively in character, delivering solid finishing thrust and closing with noteworthy tenacity and youthfully chewy tannins that build steadily.