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B329 DOMINUS NAPA VALLEY 2020 750ml
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B177 DOMINUS NAPA VALLEY 2019 750ml
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B040 DOMINUS NAPA VALLEY 2018 750ml
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[MOUEIX Vineyards Napa]
I'd put the 2020 Dominus up with the best in the vintage, and Tod Mostero commented that he actually liked the 2020 more than the 2019. I wouldn't go that far, but there's no denying this is a beautiful wine loaded with darker currants, cassis, graphite, and chalky minerality. It's medium to full-bodied, has a dense, inward, concentrated style, fine-grained tannins, and a solid mid-palate of both power and finesse. JD95
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[MOUEIX Vineyards Napa]
The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness. RP98
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[MOUEIX Vineyards Napa]
The 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. For all that it is at the moment, one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back. Give it a good five years in bottle, at least, and then get set for what I suspect will be a mind-blowing transformation over the next 30 years+. RP99+
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B330 NAPANOOK DOMINUS ESTATE NAPA VALLEY 2020 750ml
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B049 ANNONCE DE BELAIR MONANGE SAINT-EMILION 2019 750ml
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4590 FREDERIC COSSARD VOSNE ROMANEE LES CHAMPS PERDRIX 2017 750ml
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[MOUEIX Vineyards Napa]
Director of Viticulture and Winemaking Tod Mostero pointed out that low-rainfall years—like 2020—can be some of the best performers at Dominus. That said, when rainfall is just a bit more than half of the average of the past 25 years, it can't help but impact the wine. Coupled with the season's warmth, yields were down substantially.
Scents of redcurrants and cherries lead the way, bolstered by notes of dark chocolate and mocha. It's medium to full-bodied and silky in feel, despite a touch of warmth on the palate, while the long finish picks up a hint of red capsicum and a touch of coarseness. RP92
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[JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX Vineyards]
Produced in very limited quantities, Annonce enjoys the same attention as the Grand Vin. A significant portion of Annonce is produced from younger vines, which are part of a replanting program initiated after the Moueix family acquired the estate in 2008. This strategy aims to improve vineyard yield and quality over time as these younger vines mature. It won't be long before the first label "Château Bélair-Monange" is produced from the same vines. Thus, drinking the current Annonce is like drinking the future Château Bélair-Monange. You already understand, of course, that in French, "Annonce" means "announcement" in English, and it also signifies 'sign' or 'omen'. The label depicts an angel as a messenger conveying a bright future for these young vines.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
This wine was made from 60-year-old Vieilles Vignes from a small parcel of 0.35 ha in Les Champs Perdrix. This lieu-dit is located just above La Tache and is surrounded by Aux Reignots, Les Gaudichots, and Au Dessus des Malconsorts.
The 2017 vintage exudes delicate and seductive aromas, with a taste that melts in the mouth, offering a transparency and ethereality, as if only the finest essence of its rich extract were captured. It may represent the ideal vision of VR that every Burgundy wine lover dreams of.
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A130 FREDERIC COSSARD NUITS SAINT GEORGES LES DAMODES 2018 750ml
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A504 FREDERIC COSSARD MERCUREY 2019 750ml
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4581 CHASSORNEY(FREDERIC COSSARD) SAINT ROMAIN ROUGE SOUS LA VELLE 2017 1500ml
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Les Damodes is located on the border with Vosne-Romanée. Over 55 years Vieilles Vignes from 0.3ha small parcel in Les Damodes. Four weeks maceration in wood tank, and four weeks for fermentation by wild yeast. 2018 has a different character compared to 2017, showcasing a striking contrast. It features a warm, rounded, and thick texture with a rich extract. Perhaps due to its location, there are also elements reminiscent of VR, but the unique earthiness distinctly marks it as NSG. Les Damodes consists of areas classified as Village and Premier Cru, but this is classified as Village. However, once tasted, it becomes clear that the quality consistently surpasses that of most other producers' Premier Cru wines.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
Following 2018, this is the second production of Mercurey. This time, it is made using Qvevris. When we first tasted the Qvevris wine by Frédéric Cossard immediately after its release (debut was the 2018 vintage), we were bewildered by its extremely unique flavor. However, after observing the maturation process over the years, we have begun to understand Cossard's intentions and the direction in which the wine is heading. It goes without saying that 2019 possesses completely different vintage characteristics compared to the 2018 (which is also controversial), so we highly recommend experiencing both.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
This is another Saint Romain from Frédéric et Laure Cossard. Needless to say, Saint-Romain is their home ground. Sous la Velle is located 380m above sea level, just next to Sous Roche. The wine has good minerality and pure fruit. Frédéric et Laure Cossard have specially bottled this cuvée only in magnum. In fact, we purchased this cuvée six years ago, but we have never sold it while it has been cellared in Burgundy, making this its first release.
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4579 CHASSORNEY(FREDERIC COSSARD) BOURGOGNE ROUGE EN CARRAN LA CROIX DE BERNARD 2017 1500ml
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A206 CHANTEREVES LADOIX LES BRIQUOTTES 2017 750ml
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B176 CH.LATOUR A POMEROL POMEROL 2021 750ml
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[Mature Bottle Release]
This special cuvée is bottled only in magnum format. It is made from Pinot Noir sourced from a tiny parcel in Saint-Romain that is the home ground of Frédéric and Laure Cossard. Characterized by floral notes and lovely red berries, the wine is extremely pure, lively, and silky, which embodies the full style we appreciate from Frédéric and Laure Cossard. While it has been delicious since the beginning, the wine has now reached its peak.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
This wine is made from organically farmed Pinot Noirs from Ladoix, lieu-dits "Les Briquottes", which offer fine bouquets of red fruits such as raspberries. Its feather-like texture makes us almost overlook the presence of tannins. The charm of this wine lies in its contrast and contradiction; initially, it gives off a light impression; however, we are soon struck by its depth and beauty. In a way, our Briquottes embody the essence of our red wines. (by Chanterêves)
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[JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX Vineyards]
The 2021 Latour à Pomerol delivers a strong showing in bottle, unwinding in the glass to reveal aromas of minty dark berries, licorice, violets and pencil shavings, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy and suave palate with good depth at the core, lively acids and powdery tannins that have integrated well with élevage. RP92+
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A706 CH.LATOUR A POMEROL POMEROL 2020 750ml
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B174 CH.LA FLEUR PETRUS POMEROL 2021 750ml
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A704 CH.LA FLEUR PETRUS POMEROL 2020 750ml
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[JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX Vineyards]
In the 2019 vintage, this estate was a highlight of the Mouiex portfolio, and the 2020 Latour à Pomerol is a terrific follow-up. Bursting with aromas of cherries, dark berries, licorice, black truffle and petroleum jelly, it's medium to full-bodied, with a broad attack that segues into a rich core of fruit that's framed by sweet, powdery tannins. RP94
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[JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX Vineyards
The 2021 La Fleur-Pétrus has realized all the potential it showed in barrel and stands out as a real success on the Right Bank. Wafting from the glass with notes of cherries, dark berries, licorice, anise, violets and baking chocolate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a suave, seamless mid-palate that exhibits good depth and concentration. RP94
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[JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX Vineyards]
Unwinding in the glass with aromas of minty blackberries, loamy soil, black truffles and petroleum jelly, the 2020 La Fleur-Pétrus is full-bodied, ample and enveloping, with a rich, layered core of fruit framed by supple, polished tannins, concluding with a broad, licorice-inflected finish. As in 2019, it outshines Trotanoy as the star of the Mouiex Pomerol portfolio. RP96, 95-97
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