Wine Advocate (92-94)

Aromas of raspberries, exotic spices, dried flowers and candied peel preface the 2017 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru Les Quatre Journaux, a full-bodied, ample wine that's broader shouldered and more structured than even Latour's Chambertin, with a deep, layered core of juicy balancing acids, concluding with a long finish. It's a definite success.

James Suckling (100)

This is like staring into an abyss, but being overwhelmed with joy. The essence of fine pinot noir and of Burgundy, which you don’t need to be any kind of expert to appreciate. Enormously concentrated, but so graceful, this makes you want to forget everything else you are supposed to be doing. Lean back and let yourself be overwhelmed. Drink or hold.

Famous throughout the world for its Grand Crus, Vosne-Romanée also has some extremely good Premier Crus. The vineyard of Les Petits Monts is situated at the top of the hill and takes its name from its location. The iron-based soils just south of Nuits Saint Georges are a perfect home for Pinot Noir vines and help the grapes reach peak maturity. Louis Latour’s traditional winemaking allow the lively perfumes and great fruit characters come to the fore. Wines from Les Petits Monts need age to reveal their full potential

Burghound (90-93)

Moderate wood stops short of fighting with the very spicy aromas of cassis and dark berry fruit coulis. The velvety and palate soaking middle weight plus flavors possess a seductive texture while offering more volume and power if less minerality on the ever-so-mildly warm but lengthy finale that is similarly structured. Outstanding. Drink: 2032+

Wine Advocate (100)

A perfect wine, that seems to have gone from one strength to another since I first tasted it, the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 1 is absolutely amazing wine. It was aged 21 months in 87% new French oak, finished at 15.3% alcohol and was another abundant vintage, as this lot produced 850 cases, which is even more than 2012 and slightly less than 2003 and 2014. The wine has an inky purple color, a gorgeous nose of graphite, blueberry liqueur intermixed with cassis, blackberry, espresso roast, chocolate and graphite. Dense and incredibly intense with good acidity (slightly lower pH than the 2012, reflected in the character of the wine), fabulous purity and a finish that goes on for close to 50+ seconds. This could well turn out to be the greatest wine ever made at the Louis Martini Winery and that is saying something. It has at least 30-50+ years of aging potential and is clearly a compelling effort from this historic and iconic winery in Napa.

Experience the pinnacle of fine wine with the Louis M Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Lot No 1 2017. This exquisite masterpiece from the renowned California wine house denotes a craft refined over 85 years and three family generations. The Cabernet Sauvignon Lot No 1 hails from the finest vineyards in Napa Valley, a region synonymous with producing wines of unparalleled quality and depth. This vintage is no exception, offering rich, mouth-filling flavours layered with complex nuances.

Aged in French oak barrels for 26 months, the wine exhibits a seamless, generous texture underpinned by an elegant tannin structure. This opulent Cabernet delightfully expresses dark, concentrated fruit and spices, surrounding a core of intense blackberry and black plum.

The Louis M Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Lot No 1 2017 embodies the precise winemaking pedigree of Louis M. Martini, carrying the legacy of outstanding Californian winemaking into the contemporary era.

Discover the ethereal allure of the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2020, a delicate composition nurtured in the picturesque vineyards of Chablis, in Bourgogne, France. This discerning Chardonnay is the work of Louis Michel & Fils, a remarkable producer known for their commitment to tradition and respect for terroir since 1850.

From the steep slopes of the Butteaux vineyard, the grapes for the 2020 vintage enjoyed excellent climatic conditions. The wine's elegant texture, crisp acuity, and balanced minerality can be attributed to the Kimmeridgian soil, abundant in marine fossils. Adhering to parcellar vinification, each cluster is aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks to preserve its unique character. With tantalising notes of white fruit, coupled with subtle hints of spices and a long finish, the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2020 offers an enchanting gustatory experience deserving of any fine wine authority's attention.

Acclaimed for its distinct profile, the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2019 hails from the esteemed Chablis vineyards of Burgundy, France. Passionately produced by Domaine Louis Michel & Fils, a family-owned estate renowned for their viticultural heritage dating back to 1850, this wine masterpiece showcases the meticulous vinification this producer is celebrated for.

Aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve purity and freshness, it expresses an invigorating minerality and intricate nuances of green apple and citrus. The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2019 embodies the true typicity of its Kimmeridgian soils. It displays a beautiful brightness, while enchanting the palate with its refined energy and a salivating long finish akin to crushed stones.

Offering a stunning representation of quality Chablis, this wine is a testament to the artistry Domaine Louis Michel consistently presents – a must for the discerning palate.

The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2020 is a distinguished embodiment of elegance and vibrancy. Originating from the esteemed vineyards of Chablis, northern Burgundy in France, this wine carries the mark of the historic Louis Michel family who have excelled in winemaking since the 19th century.

Harvested from an ancient Jurassic Kimmeridgian soil, the wine boasts an authentic calcareous character, enhancing its unique mineral quality. The grapes were hand-picked, naturally fermented, and matured in stainless steel to preserve the Chardonnay's pure, unadulterated aroma.

This gem, with its pale golden hue, seduces the senses with nuanced notes of ripe green apple, flint, and a hint of honey. On the palate, you can savour its vivacious acidity, balanced with an opulent, creamy mouthfeel. The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2020 is indeed a testament to exquisite French craftsmanship.

The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2020 is a distinguished embodiment of elegance and vibrancy. Originating from the esteemed vineyards of Chablis, northern Burgundy in France, this wine carries the mark of the historic Louis Michel family who have excelled in winemaking since the 19th century.

Harvested from an ancient Jurassic Kimmeridgian soil, the wine boasts an authentic calcareous character, enhancing its unique mineral quality. The grapes were hand-picked, naturally fermented, and matured in stainless steel to preserve the Chardonnay's pure, unadulterated aroma.

This gem, with its pale golden hue, seduces the senses with nuanced notes of ripe green apple, flint, and a hint of honey. On the palate, you can savour its vivacious acidity, balanced with an opulent, creamy mouthfeel. The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2020 is indeed a testament to exquisite French craftsmanship.

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Bourgogne's viticulture with the opulent Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2021. Crafted in the revered vineyards of France’s northernmost wine region, this fine Chablis is a testament to the painstaking attention to detail exerted in its production. By shunning oak-barrel aging, the winemakers at the Louis Michel estate, a revered family operation founded in 1850, allow the naturally intense mineral character of the terroir to shine.

Tessellations of pure, unadulterated Chardonnay grapes create a crisp, vivacious drink enveloped in a veil of youthful acid. The divine palette features elegant citrus and floral notes, teasing the senses into a reverie of French sophistication. Savour the subtle salinity on the finish, a signature characteristic of true Chablis, rooted from the ancient, maritime deposits in the Kimmeridgian soils of the vineyard. The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2021, indeed, embodies the union of tradition, nature, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Burghound (89)

Ripe yet fresh and bright aromas are comprised by notes of citrus, sea breeze and more prominent mineral reduction nuances along with an interesting hint of honey. There is better volume if less refinement to the denser and vibrant medium weight flavors that flash focused power on the lightly stony, rich, delicious and zest-inflected finale. This too would benefit from developing better complexity so a few years of keeping should prove helpful.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)

5 Star Wine. Pale lemon yellow. Power once again is evident from the outset. But strict enough and with admirable tension at the back, the marine minerals doing their job. A wealth of flavour here and with real grip. This keeps building in the aftertaste. Excellent! Drink from 2026-2034.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)

Chapelot. One of the paler colours, with a much more chiselled nose. Concentrated white fruit, saline, crunchy, amazing intensity here, has avoided the sunny side up quality. Exceptional length. This should make a great bottle. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted Jun 2024.