94 points

2012 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Brut

William Kelley, 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 Les Meysonniers Rouge

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, May 2022

“Fresh, ripe, and well-defined, with raspberry, bitter cherry and plum puree notes that race through, carried by a fine minerally spine while savory and sanguine details infuse the finish. Drink now through 2030”

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, 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

2019 M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Rouge

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, May 2022

“Tasty blackberry and black cherry compote flavors form the core of this juicy version, featuring hints of violet, white pepper and warm earth developing through the finish. Drink now through 2027”

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, 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.”

91 points

Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2022

“This finely textured Champagne is ripe in fruits and with a taut edge of steeliness. The wine's red-berry flavors are intense and deliciously fresh.”

91 points

Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve

William Kelley, Wine Advocate, August 2022

“Delivering scents of crisp red apple, peach, white flowers, warm biscuits and fresh bread, the NV Rosé Réserve is based on the 2018 vintage and was disgorged early this year. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with lively acids and a racy, fine-boned profile, it's an elegant, pillowy wine that's already showing well.”

91 points

Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs

William Kelley, Wine Advocate, August 2022

“Based on the 2017 vintage, complemented by some 25% reserve wines, Heidsieck's new NV Blanc de Blancs was disgorged in January 2021 with only two grams per liter dosage. Sourced from the Côte de Blancs, along with Montgueux (historically a stalking ground for this house), Villers-Marmery and the Sézannais, it offers up aromas of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers and freshly baked bread, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and lively palate that's bright and layered, concluding with a chalky finish.”

91 points

2021 Mathilde Chapoutier Selection Grand Ferrage Provence Rosé

Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022

“Shimmering orange-pink. Fresh red berries, nectartine, orange zest and a spicy nuance on the mineral-accented nose. Focused and lively on the palata, offering red berry, pit fruit and kumquat flavors that slowly deepen and take on a floral accent with air. Shows very good energy and mineral cut on the persistent finish, which leaves lavendar and pit fruit notes behind.”

91 points

2020 M. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Blanc

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, May 2022

“Ripe, displaying a juicy mix of clearly defined lemon gelée, white nectarine and honeysuckle notes that have good energy right from the start, with bold quince and meringue accents on the finish. Drink now through 2025”