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First reviewed a decade ago by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this 2002 Cristal earned 96+ points. But in May of 2018, Parker upped the ante by promoting it to a 98-point rating and catapulting it into the Top 15 highest-rated vintage-dated Champagnes from the Advocate—ever. The superlatives are many, and deserved: “fabulous wine!” “amazing richness…
The 2003 Château Lafaurie Peyraguey Sauternes is a rare opportunity for long-lived Sauternes fresh from the château cellars with perfect provenance in perfect condition—the hard work of waiting has been done for you. This classic golden elixir, which James Suckling called the estate’s “best ever,” boasts effusive aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine, and flaunts a rich yet vibrant…
100-point Candidate for Wine of the Vintage The most famous winery in the world, Château Lafite Rothschild, is a real First among First Growths. Much of that reputation can be attributed to some of the most sublime terroir in the Médoc, 270 acres of fine gravel, aeolian sand, and limestone. Robert Parker’s _Wine Advocate_ called…
“Staggering” “Opulent” “Reminiscent of the 1982” Bordeaux collector alert! For a wine whose name alone invokes as much reverence as Château Latour, what words could single out an individual vintage as truly special? Consider those of Robert M. Parker Jr., who first tasted this 2003 Château Latour out of barrel as early as 2004, calling…
The 2003 vintage in France was once incredibly controversial. Dubbed “La Canicule,” it was the hottest summer since 1540, and it sparked as much wine-trade speculation as any vintage we can remember. Was the growing season too warm, or was it just the equivalent of a typical year in Napa Valley? Above all, how would…
Ultra-Rare Classic Vintage Estate-Grown Tawny Port As a rule, production of Colheita port is miniscule to begin with — to find one made with 100% estate-grown fruit, like this lavishly concentrated stunner from Quinta do Noval, is just short of impossible. An extraordinarily rare find, this 2003 Quinta do Noval Colheita port captivated critics, earning…
Bodegas Escudero’s 2004 Serna Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a flawlessly aged Gran Reserva from a remarkable season. The 2004 vintage in Rioja is legendary, heralded as one of the single best harvests in the last 25 years: Decanter gave it a rare five stars, and Wine Advocate has never…
White and wet. Between the winter snows and rain, that’s how Rioja’s 2004 vintage started out. But the vines cruised through spring and well into summer, taking a drink from a few harmless thunderstorms. Mother Nature cranked the ripening knob with some early September heat, then led the grapes on a slow and steady march…
Imagine this: It’s 2009 and the Rioja Gran Reservas from the stunning 2004 vintage are just being released. You hear it’s a fantastic vintage, called “nearly perfect” by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, and one to stock up on with wild abandon. Now, imagine the chance to experience the magic of a perfectly aged wine without…
Every wine lover should experience the glory of a top-vintage Gran Reserva Rioja aged more than 10 years, and the 2004 Bodegas Urbina delivers that experience in spades. The 2004 vintage in Rioja is legendary, heralded as one of the best harvests in the last 25 years. Decanter Magazine gave 2004 a rare five stars,…
Lily Bollinger: “I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad… Otherwise, I never touch it — unless I’m thirsty.” In 1918, Jacques Bollinger assumed control of this family’s Champagne empire. Not long after, he married Elisabeth Law de Lauriston-Boubers, better known in the region as “Lily.” Quick-witted and always good for a memorable…
A “Royal” Premier Cru Bubbly Disgorged For You For a small, under-the-radar grower-producer in the Montagne de Reims, J. Dumangin Fils Champagne certainly shows up in some high places: Sir Paul McCartney served the non-vintage bubbly at his 2011 wedding, and a Dumangin sparkler recently landed on Forbes magazine’s list of “Best Champagne You’ve Never…
Grand Corbin is Legendary Cheval Blanc’s Neighbor The cellars of Château Grand Corbin Manuel are situated in northwest Saint-Émilion, less than one mile from the Pomerol border and a mere 2,600 feet from Château Cheval Blanc. One particular bin in those cellars housed 600 bottles of the 2004 vintage that hadn’t moved an inch in…
Château Pontet-Canet is the legendary Pauillac Fifth Growth that drinks just like a First Growth. “If any estate understands the impact of tiny details, it is Pontet-Canet,” wrote Bordeaux authority Jane Anson about the estate, whose stunning rise is thanks to the dedication of Alfred Tesseron, the proprietor since 1994. We recently had the privilege…
Château Pontet-Canet is one of the few Bordeaux estates that is a legitimate rival to the First Growths, and their open, complex 2004 release is bottled proof: With leather, tobacco, dried violet, and truffle tertiary aromas spilling from the glass, the 2004 is lighter than other vintages from this esteemed property, but just as deep…
Château Pontet-Canet is one of the few Bordeaux estates that is a legitimate rival to the First Growths, and their open, complex 2004 release is bottled proof: With leather, tobacco, dried violet, and truffle tertiary aromas spilling from the glass, the 2004 is lighter than other vintages from this esteemed property, but just as deep…
94-Point Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Champagne R.D. In 1918, Jacques Bollinger assumed control of this family’s Champagne empire. Not long after, he married Elisabeth Law de Lauriston-Boubers — a visionary woman who felt far more comfortable going by her nickname, “Lily.” When her husband passed away in 1941, Lily dove into the family business head-first,…
That Cellar Release They Were Saving for a Rainy Day There are a million interesting restaurants always tempting us in NYC, but again we made a beeline for the 4th floor of the Time Warner Center, and Chef Thomas Keller’s Per Se. With our favorite front-row view of Central Park — lovers strolling on a…
Perfectly Cellared Cabernet Sauvignon Ready to know what all the fuss is about with cellared California Cabernet? Today is your chance to discover this grape’s stunning ability to age, without the standard markup or decade-plus of discipline cellaring normally requires. This 2004 Hidden Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon is a crimson marvel, which has traded young tannins…
Last Call: 2004 Quinta do Noval “Nacional” Before we agreed to terms with Quinta do Noval’s importer for the 2012 Vintage Port, we cut a followup deal. For every 30 bottles of the 2012 Vintage Port sold on WineAccess, Managing Director Christian Seely agreed to dip into the Noval library and offer a single bottle…
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