France

87 Points - The Wine Advocate: "This is one of the best 1985s I have tasted from Sauternes. It is rich and full, and although there is a general absence of any botrytis, the quality of the fruit is impeccably high. There is plenty of citrusy, pear, peach,

"On granitic grounds, the smallest of the vintages produced elegant and distinguished wines, with a beautiful crimson dress and peony, raspberry and reseda notes."

“The Chiroubles Jean-Pierre makes at Domaine Cheysson is 100% Gamay and comes from high-altitude vines where the cool nights help the grapes retain their characteristic acidity and freshness. It is a lighter-bodied red with a very aromatic nose and plenti

90-92 Points - Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate - “The 2009 Beaune Greves shows a dark profile of black fruit, licorice and minerals, all of which come together in this inward yet promising wine. Croix used 30% of whole clusters here. Anticipated matur

90-93 Points - Allen Meadows’ Burghound.com - “Producer note: As has been explained in these pages before, Domaine du Croix is the new incarnation of the old Domaine Duchet, which some old hands among you may remember as producing some lovely wines in the