96 points

2019 M. Chapoutier Les Varonniers

James Suckling, James Suckling, February 2022

“This must be the best Crozes-Hermitage I ever tasted! Deep, smoky, minty and spicy nose that expands and expands as it aerates, gaining ever more earthy complexity. Stunningly concentrated and focused palate with so much bitter chocolate and black cherry, but even more power. Giant finish that’s astonishingly refined for this appellation. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.”

96 points

2007 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires

James Suckling, James Suckling, December 2021

“Intense oyster-shell and candied-lemon aromas pull you into this very elegant champagne, which is so precise on the sleek and focused palate with a finish of crystalline purity and brightness. Still really youthful, thanks to the uplifting freshness! A Blanc de Blancs from 5 top Crus in the Côte des Blancs. Drink or hold.”

96 points

2006 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, December 2020

“A textbook blanc de blancs in a relatively opulent style, with ample grilled nut, brioche and spice character alongside classic flavors of poached apricot, kumquat, oyster shell and lemon blossom. This rich profile is well-defined by racy acidity, sleek and well-cut, driving the long, lacy finish. A beauty. Drink now through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,500 cases made, 185 cases imported.”

95 points

2008 Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésimé

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2022

95 points

2008 Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésimé

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, December 2022

“A rich Champagne, with a chiseled frame of acidity meeting fine, lacy texture to produce a harmonious effect on the palate. Shows a lovely range of roasted almond, dried cherry and raspberry, mandarin orange peel and accents of verbena, fleur de sel, brioche and espresso that play on the racy finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged 2020. Drink now through 2038.”

95 points

2008 Rare Millésimé Brut

James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2022

“Rich and complex nose of baked apricot, dried pineapple, praline, walnut, spiced pear and fig. Some nutmeg and smoky notes, too. It’s supple and creamy, with a broad array of ripe tropical and spiced fruit and salted-caramel undertones. Soft bubbles. Dry feel. 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir, mainly from the Montagne de Reims. 11 years on the lees, disgorged end of 2020. 10g/l dosage. Delicious now.”

94 points

Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2022

“This Chardonnay-based Champagne from the Côte des Blancs is perfumed, fragrant. The citrus edge and minerality are in harmony, bringing together a wine that is taut, textured and ready to drink.”

94 points

2012 Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé

William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2022

“Soon to be released in magnum, the 2012 Brut Millésimé continues to show well, delivering aromas of citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit, freshly baked bread, buttery pastry and beeswax and framed by a deft touch of smoky reduction. Medium to full-bodied, racy and chiseled, with fine depth at the core and a long, penetrating finish, this bottle was disgorged in summer 2021.”

94 points

2018 M. Chapoutier Chante-Alouette Blanc

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, May 2022

“Lovely, with a mix of fresh and dried peach, yellow apple and quince flavors, along with honeysuckle, salted butter and heather notes. The long finish has a nice tease of quinine for contrast amid the fruit. Drink now through 2030”

93 points

2020 M. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Rouge

Wine Spectator, January 2023

“Boasts beautifully pure fruit, with black and red berry flavors layered with sweet licorice, giving way to warm earth and wet stone. Reveals white pepper, olive tapenade, dried thyme and sanguine undertones, which build toward the persistent finish. Drink now through 2030. 45 cases imported”

93 points

2019 M. Chapoutier Les Varonniers

Wine Spectator, January 2022

93 points

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2022

93 points

2018 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Wine Enthusiast, September 2022

93 points

2019 M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Rouge

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, April 2022

“Solidly built, with a well-formed core of plum, blackberry and black cherry compote flavors supported by warm earth, anise, plum pit and black tea. The focused finish lets the fruit play out, keeping an underlying freshness in the process. Best from 2023 through 2034”

93 points

2017 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Jeb Dunnuck, Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“Ripe, meaty black cherries, black olives, pepper, and garrigue notes all emerge from the 2017 Prestige, which is a tank-aged blend of 55% Grenache and 45% Syrah sourced from the Saint Drézéry region of the Languedoc. Deep, full-bodied, and downright sexy, it’s loaded with fruit, has sweet tannins, and terrific purity of fruit as well as character. Drink it any time over the coming 7-8 years.”

92 points

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2022

“Based on the 2017 vintage, complemented by 50% reserve wines (emphasizing Pinot, which was in short supply in the base vintage), Heidsieck's NV Brut Réserve exhibits aromas of sweet citrus fruit, buttery pastry, dried white flowers, bee pollen, crisp orchard fruit and praline. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, with a pretty core of fruit, lively acids and chalky structure, it's a giving, charming wine that will offer a broad drinking window.”

92 points

2021 Mathilde Chapoutier Selection Grand Ferrage Sainte-Victorie

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, August 2022

“Editor's Choice. The wine is young and has an herbal hint. But its rich future is assured. It has intensity, spice and a tight, tangy character. With its richness, this is a complex wine that will be ready in late 2022. ”

92 points

2021 Mathilde Chapoutier Selection Grand Ferrage Sainte-Victorie

Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022

“Limpid pink. Intense strawberry, redcurrant and blood orange scents are complemented by dusty minerals, succulent herb and floral accents. Taut and energetic on the palate, offering fresh red berry, citrus pitch and lavender flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes very long and floral, with resonating mineral and floral notes.”

92 points

2020 Mathilde Chapoutier Selection Grand Ferrage Sainte-Victorie

Jeb Dunnuck, Jeb Dunnuck, January 2022

“On another level, the 2020 Côtes De Provence Sainte Victoire Grand Ferrage Rosé reveals a more salmon hue as well as a mineral-laced vibe in its orange blossom and tangerine-like fruits. Focused, vibrant, and chiseled on the palate, it’s one heck of a classy rosé. As with the other rosé here, drink up.”

92 points

2019 M. Chapoutier Les Varonniers

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2022

“The 2019 Crozes Hermitage les Varonniers features intense aromas of cherries and vanilla, plus hints of cassis and pencil shavings (it aged in 20% new oak, with 70% in barriques and 30% in demi-muids). Full-bodied, dense and rich, it's firmly tannic, with a long, dusty finish. Set it aside for a few years before pulling the cork.”