97+ points

2016 Puech-Haut La 40ème

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah brought up in two-thirds new oak, the 2016 La 40 ème is only made in top vintages and was previously made in 2002, 2007, and 2010. It stands out in the lineup and reminds me of an old school Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its bloody, meaty, olive-laced notes of ground pepper, smoked earth, garrigue, and assorted dark fruits. With full-bodied richness, a concentrated, deep, layered texture, and sweet tannins, it’s a monster of a wine that stays perfectly balanced. Give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following 10-15 years.”

97 points

2016 Puech-Haut Clos du Pic

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“I was blown away by the 2016 Le Clos Du Pic, which is a 60/40 split of Syrah and Mourvèdre that spent 18 months in barrel. Its deep purple color is followed by an opulent, sexy, full-bodied Pic Saint Loup that knocks it out of the park with its ample dark fruits, kirsch liqueur, ground herbs, cracked black pepper, and graphite. A big, rich, powerful wine, it stays graceful and balanced, and just glides over the palate. Hats offer to the team at Puech Haut for another incredible wine.”

98 points

2016 Puech-Haut Bosc Negre

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“The 2016 Bosc Negre is the Mourvèdre dominated cuvée of the estate (there’s 10% tank-aged Grenache), destemmed and brought up in new barrels. It’s another rich, powerful wine from this estate that stays beautifully balanced. Classic notes of kirsch, blackberries, ground pepper, bouquet garni, and smoked earth all flow to full-bodied 2016 that has terrific purity, building tannins, and a layered, multi-dimensional texture that ranks with the best wines out there. It has plenty of upfront appeal but is going to benefit from a few years of bottle age.”

88 points

2019 Puech-Haut Argali Rosé

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, December 2020

“A mineral-driven rosé with tangerine and melon flavors that are nicely accented with spice and herb elements. Hints of white raspberry round out the mouthwatering finish. Grenache and Cinsault. Drink now. 95,000 cases made, 14,120 cases imported.”

91 points

2019 Puech-Haut Argali Rosé

Jeb Dunnuck, August 2020

“Released in a beautiful, frosted bottle, the 2019 Argali Rose reveals a light pink color as well as a terrific nose of tart cherries, citrus pith, white flowers, and white peach. A medium-bodied, rich, beautifully textured rosé, it spans the gap between the vibrant, fresh and quaffable Provençal efforts and a richer, Gigondas or Tavel style rosé. It's beautifully balanced, with good acidity and a clean, crisp finish.”

88 points

2019 Puech-Haut Argali Rosé

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, June 2020

“A 60-40 blend of Grenache and Cinsault, Puech-Haut's 2019 IGP Pays d'Oc Argali Rosé is a pale-pink but fruit-forward offering. Scents of strawberries and fresh citrus mark the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is silky and plump, coming to a fully dry and crisp finish.”

88 points

2019 Château Beaulieu Cuvée Alexandre

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, September 2020

“Cantaloupe and peach flavors are interwoven with jicama, heather and mineral notes in this charming rosé, with white tea and herb details gliding into the finish. Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rolle and Sémillon. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 2,200 cases imported”

91 points

2019 Château Beaulieu Cuvée Alexandre

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, July 2020

“Grenache and Cinsault dominate this wine. Rich structure comes from the intense acidity, light tannin edge and full, red-fruit flavors. Still young, the wine will be better from late 2020”

86 points

2019 Château Beaulieu Cuvée Alexandre

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2020

“The 2019 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose Cuvée Alexandre is quite austere, giving up little more than struck flint on the nose, and following that with lemon and grapefruit flavors. It's light to medium-bodied, focused and crisp, still flinty and ungenerous on the finish. Fans of so-called minerally wines—the winery says this reflects the volcanic terroir—will enjoy this more than I did.”

87 points

2019 Château Beaulieu Classic Rosé

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2020

“The 2019 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose is a blend of 40% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 5% Mourvèdre. The Cabernet imparts a slight leafiness to the nose, but this is a clean, crisp, citrusy rosé, light to medium-bodied on the palate, with a refreshing finish.”

93 points

Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, December 2021

“A toasty rosé Champagne, rich with hints of coffee liqueur and grilled nut, but framed by chiseled acidity that focuses the range of flavor, including baked raspberry, nectarine, candied ginger and verbena. Long and creamy, with a finely-detailed mousse. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Disgorged 2020. Drink now through 2026. 510 cases imported.”

93 points

Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, November 2020

“A graceful rosé Champagne, with a creamy mousse caressing the palate while juicy acidity creates a mouthwatering frame for the white cherry, grilled nut, candied pink grapefruit zest, ground ginger and cardamom spice flavors. Long and lovely on the finish, drawing you back for sip after sip. Disgorged 2018. Drink now through 2027. 510 cases imported.”

93 points

Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, October 2020

“A graceful rosé Champagne, with a creamy mousse caressing the palate while juicy acidity creates a mouthwatering frame for the white cherry, grilled nut, candied pink grapefruit zest, ground ginger and cardamom spice flavors. Long and lovely on the finish, drawing you back for sip after sip. Disgorged 2018. Drink now through 2027”

92 points

Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020

“This is a finely balanced Champagne, hinting at red fruits with a dry edge and great fruitiness. It has bottle age that adds an extra dimension to the wine's fruit and acidity. This bottling, with its maturity, is ready to drink.”

96 points

2005 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Rosé

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020

“Pale in color, but rich in texture and fruit, this wonderfully mature rosé is structured from 70% Pinot Noir in the blend. There is a nutty character to the wine that springs from the wine's richness and the mellifluous aging of the red fruits. Drink this very fine Champagne now.”

95 points

2006 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Rosé

Anthony Dias Blue, Tasting Panel, April 2016

“Pale salmon color; toasty, yeaty nose; lush and juicy with finesse and elegant style; complex, rich and intense”

94 points

2005 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Rosé

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, July 2019

“A rich, toasty overtone brings you into the glass of this satiny rosé, offering flavors of baked white cherry and raspberry fruit, saffron, brioche and citrus peel, all deftly meshed with vibrant acidity. Elegant. Disgorged 2017. Drink now through 2029.”

97 points

2008 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Brut

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020

“Editor's Choice. Aged for 10 years on its lees before disgorgement, this impressive vintage Champagne is perfectly mature. The touches of maturity have moved the wine into richness, the fruit and acidity filling out and deepening. This is a great Champagne from a great vintage, ready to drink.”

95 points

2008 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Brut

William Kelley, Wine Advocate, August 2019

“Disgorged in February 2019 with eight grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Brut Millésimé unfurls in the glass with beautiful aromas of citrus oil, crisp green apple, linden, fresh walnuts and warm bread. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, taut and incisive, with a deep and layered core that integrates its racy spine of acidity, excellent concentration and a long, delicately nutty finish. Impeccably balanced, this is Heidsieck's finest vintage bottling since the 1980s.”

93 points

2008 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Brut

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, October 2019

“Well-cut and refreshing, this is lacy in texture and finely knit, with rich hints of toasted brioche and candied orange peel accenting the black cherry, salted almond and chalk notes that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2026.—”