Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre: 1985-2015
Verticals & Retrospectives, France: Burgundy, featured
, Aug 2019
Raveneau’s Chablis Montée de Tonnerre is one of the most coveted wines in the world. And with good reason. The Raveneaus have established an enviable track record for consistent quality and longevity through three generations of winemaking. A recent vertical tasting back to 1985 showed why this premier cru Chablis is so highly regarded.
Drink Your Idols: Roumier’s Musigny 1976-2008
Verticals & Retrospectives, France: Burgundy, featured
, Aug 2019
They say you should never meet your “heroes”. So when I was invited to a once-in-a-lifetime vertical of Christophe Roumier’s Musigny, did these fabled bottles live up to expectations?
The 2009 Napa Valley Cabernets at Age 10
United States: California, Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Jul 2019
The 2009 Napa Valley Cabernets, beautifully balanced wines from a mild growing season without weather extremes, are aging slowly and gracefully, with the better examples still short of their peaks, proving once again how well the best Napa Valley Cabernets can develop with time in bottle.
Precious Clay: L’Eglise-Clinet 1929–2015
Verticals & Retrospectives, France: Bordeaux, featured
, Jul 2019
Pomerol runs through the veins of proprietor Denis Durantou, who single-handedly has made L’Eglise-Clinet one of the most sought-after wines in Bordeaux. This article examines how recent vintages are evolving, as well as rare gems back to the Twenties.
"G" Acte 1 to 8
Verticals & Retrospectives, France: Bordeaux, featured
, Jul 2019
The Guinaudeau family, owners of Lafleur, unveiled “Acte” almost a decade ago. Following a complete vertical in London, their right-hand man Omri Ram explains the concept behind Acte and why they feel it deserves a new name.
Paul Hobbs’ Cabernet Beckstoffer To Kalon: 1999-2016
United States: California, Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Jul 2019
The prolific Paul Hobbs makes his most complete Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic To Kalon vineyard, with recent vintages displaying all of the elements to ensure exceptional longevity.
Kapcsándy Roberta’s Reserve and Grand Vin
United States: California, Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Jun 2019
In less than 20 years, the Kapcsándy family has created two flagship wines that can stand with the world’s finest Cabernets and Merlots. This double vertical of the flagship Merlot Roberta’s Reserve and Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin provided a unique opportunity to trace the history of the winery back to the early days.
Two Cape Crusaders: Alheit & Mullineux
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, South Africa
, Jun 2019
Two Chrises (Alheit and Mullineux). Two winemakers. Two Chenin Blancs. Two wines that have helped transform the image of South African wines. Two vertical tastings here in one Vinous article.
Domaine Trapet Chambertin: 1949-2012
Verticals & Retrospectives, France: Burgundy, featured
, May 2019
Tireless work in the vineyards and a lighter hand in the winery have enabled Jean-Louis Trapet to restore his family’s estate to greatness in the 21st century. This remarkable vertical tasting of the flagship Chambertin encompassed most of the vintages made under Jean-Louis Trapet’s tenure, along with a handful of older gems from the Trapet family’s cellar.
Finding Filhot: Filhot 1935-2015
Verticals & Retrospectives, France: Bordeaux, featured
, May 2019
Filhot is among the largest and grandest estates in Sauternes, yet over many years of experience, its wines often pose as many questions as answers. Would visiting the estate, plus a vertical tasting stretching back decades, alter my opinion?