Articles
Josh Raynolds, October 17, 2019
While prices for French wines with historic pedigree are often dramatically rising, Beaujolais, for the most part, continues to provide a respite from an overheated market. That, plus a string of recent vintages with average quality level ranging from very good to outstanding, makes Beaujolais one of the most intriguing regions in the world for savvy wine lovers.
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Vinous Table
Xaya, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
Neal Martin, October 2019
If you are taking a vacation in Biarritz or Saint-Jean-de-Luz, make a reservation at Xaya. One mouthful is all it takes to understand why their tables are in such demand.
Vinous Favorites
2017 L’Ecole No. 41 Sémillon Stillwater Creek Vineyard, 91 points
This pungent, pristine Sémillon entices with scents of lemon curd and orange blossom. Dense and lively on the palate, it conveys a subtle touch of honeyed sweetness to its juicy flavors of citrus peel, white stone fruits, flowers and minerals. The palate-dusting finish is long and alive. (ST)
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Cellar Favorites
1971 Domaine Robert Arnoux Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru
Neal Martin, October 2019
I had never tasted a bottle from the era of Charles’s grandfather, Robert Arnoux, whose passing in 1995 led to his son-in-law taking over. But this bottle revealed a connection between Robert Arnoux and Charles Lachaux’s approach to winemaking.
Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 1952-2015
1970 Giacomo Conterno Barolo & Barolo Riserva Monfortino
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Vinous Events
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Piedmont Icons Dinner at Legacy Records - SOLD OUT
October 23, 2019
Solaia Vertical with Antonio Galloni
November 19, 2019
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