Aromatic restraint opens quickly to spice
Anne and Herve Sigaut have been quietly building one of Chambolle's best small domaines for decades
this wine unfolds with high-toned red fruits
A brilliant example of the impact made by Onofre’s decision to harvest all the agave for his most personal batches using the capón method—essentially cutting off the reproductive stalk (quiote) at maturity and redirecting the sugars back into the heart for months of extended cultivation
A compelling expression of terroir-driven winemaking from a respected Beaujolais producer
Chateau d'Yquem Bordeaux Blanc "Y" 2023 CS20230828 Aromatic restraint opens quickly toThe dry white from Chteau d'Yquem, made in tiny quantities and rarely seen on shelves. "Y" (pronounced Ygrec) is a roughly half and half blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Smillon grown on the same legendary Sauternes terroir that produces the world's most famous sweet wine. The result is unlike any other Bordeaux Blanc: weighty, textured, and aromatically electric, but bone dry. The 2023 is fresh, taut, and built for the cellar as much as the table. A