Vijay Parikh

9.2

This brilliant Barolo from Gaja is the best exposition of the new style — 10 years ago

Grand Cru Selections

9.5

Damianu is named after Sebastien's son. It comes from a parcel of Sciaccarellu that has better exposition than Antica's source and as a result gets a longer maceration. It is bottled without any added sulfur. — 11 years ago

with Bryan

Duilio Ramallo

9.0

The Colas Robin vineyard was planted with Pinot Blanc in 1955 by Robert Piollot, just up the road from the domaine in Polisot. This was the first standout parcel, with it’s exceptional southeast exposition, red-clay and limestone soil, the resulting Champagne clearly demonstrates why the local name for Pinot Blanc is Pinot Vrai, or real Pinot. Pinot Blanc was never planted in the Marne, so the big houses snubbed the grape from the Aube, and 100% Pinot Blanc cuvées are rare. This is the one of the finest ones out there – a very floral, vibrant wine (that was mentioned in Eric Asimov’s NYT recent article about Pinot Blanc) — 10 years ago

Jessica Tousignant

Sales Vinum Importing & Distributing

9.1

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre, aged in tank, barrel and large foudre.

Caillou’s Côtes du Rhône vineyards are essentially the same, in terroir and exposition, as its Châteauneuf vineyards.

Dense, rich red fruit with a well-balanced structure that leaves a pretty lovely, long finish. Old vine Carignan seems to be making all the difference in the world. — 11 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.0

A brut Rose with freshness; excellent exposition from the Cote des Bar region of Champagne; enjoyed at Le Jardin in the Chateau des Crayeres; #sergemathieu #champagne #cotedesbar #lejardin #rosé #drinkchampagne #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #france2015 #2013 — 10 years ago

Greg Sorensen

8.9

From a lower exposition. Showing more plush fruit than the VA. Drinking well now. — 11 years ago