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Greg Roberts' Review:

great example of a well balanced Gew., exotic aromas, spice med to long finish

Greg Roberts' Review:

Only 5000 bottles of "La Roche" Macon-Vergisson are produced each year. While Decanter has not yet reviewed the 2007 vintage, the acclaimed wine magazine highly recommended "La Roche" 2006, Macon-Vergisson in a blind tasting of 168 wines from the Macon-Village region, rating it four out of five stars (one of only 14 wines in the tasting to receive this ranking). Rich and well balanced with ripe white fruits, minerality and good acidity, the 2007 vintage is expected to be as good, if not better, based on harvest conditions.Wine Spectator has given the 2007 vintage a very favorable review: "This is rich and tinged with oak spice, but also underscored by a vibrant structure. Offers peach, pear, vanilla and clove notes. There's good depth for the vintage, with a lingering finish, 89 points"

Greg Roberts' Review:

cherry, blueberry, flavors, med to high acidity, med length, why doesn't the label have the blend info?

Greg Roberts' Review:

Good fruit & acidity, mineral nose with citrus, decent length, some bitterness on finish, bottled with cool glass cork

Greg Roberts' Review:

Winner of the Pouilly-Fume Trophy and Gold Medal at the prestigious International Wine Challenge 2008, "La Renardiere" 2007 Pouilly-Fume is Domaine Bouchie-Chatellier's signature wine. Tart and crisp with a good length. La Renardiere displays the classic gunflint aromas, lively fruit, grassy flavors and minerality for which Pouilly-Fume is famous. A delicious, vibrant wine.

Greg Roberts' Review:

The wine region of Mercurey is home to some of the best red wine values in Burgundy. If you haven't mastered the complex AOC's of Burgundy (and really, even among wine aficionados, there are not many who have), you probably have read enough to know that the Pinot Noirs from the Cote d'Or come at a premium and can be hit or miss. But venture further south to the Cote Chalonnais and you can find committed and talented producers making Pinot Noirs with plenty of fruit ripeness, elegance and terroir for under $30.

Greg Roberts' Review:

This delightful wine will transport you to the summer in the south of France. Made from a blend of 50% Grenache Noir, 30% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, the 2007 Rose from Chateau Moyau is crisp, dry and refreshing. Intense salmon trending to a pink grapefruit color in the glass, the wine exhibits strawberry and ripe raspberry flavors with notes of rose florals. The wine's fruitiness is balanced by its lively acidity, while its terroir is revealed in subtle mineral nuances. Perfect on its own on a hot summer day, this versatile wine is a natural with hors devours and also pairs well with BBQ, grilled fish with sweet-tangy salsas, and most Caribbean or Mexican-inspired foods.

Greg Roberts' Review:

Made from a blend of southern red grape varietals (52% Carignan, 24% Grenache Noir, 18% Mourvedre and 6% Syrah), the wine is cherry red with flashes of black in the glass with an intense nose of black currants, raspberries and licorice. As the wine opens, the wine takes on aromas of mellow black fruits with slightly spicy, elegant finish. The wine is firm and structured with smooth and silky tannins. This is a wine with individuality and character. Recommended (3 stars) by Decanter; 88 points Wine Spectator. Only 500 cases made. Drink now through 2012.

Greg Roberts' Review:

Domaine Bouchie-Chatellier's special reserve, produced only in select years and in small quantities (10,000 bottles) that sell out quickly. "Premiere Millesime" 2006 Pouilly-Fume is a full-bodied and complex Sauvignon Blanc with concentrated fruit (white peach, citrus and gooseberry), herbaceous and gunflint notes, minerality and the acidity required to give the wine balance and structure. Winner Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge 2008; Second place Prowein 2008, France 2008 competition.

Greg Roberts' Review:

Rich and slightly rustic in style, the wine has aromas of plums, cassis, blackberries and herby bramble, with candied fruit and chocolate notes that yield to licorice, spice and tar as it unfolds. Ripe tannins and acidity give the wine structure. Full bodied with a long finish, the wine is made from a blend of 30% Cinsault, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan, and 20% Grenache.