"The 2012 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape is stunning! Showing surprising depth and concentration in the vintage, with full-bodied richness and texture, perfumed, complex aromatics, fantastic mid-palates, and serious back-end structure. 98 pts."  -- WA 

2012 VIEUX DONJON Chateauneuf du Pape 94 pts. $70

"The 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is a classic effort from this estate that could come from nowhere else than the south of France. Garrigue, lavender, pepper, sweet kirsch and blackberry-styled fruits are just some of the notions here and this medium to full-bodied, supple and nicely concentrated 2012 will benefit from short-term cellaring. 94 pts." --WA 

"One of my favorite estates, these classic, textbook wines are made by talented Claire Michel, who has recently taken over the running of the estate from her parents." - WA

2012 PIERRE USSEGLIO Chateauneuf du Pape 92 pts. $55

"Excellent, with a similar, fruit-loaded personality, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape displays abundant blackberry, red currant, licorice and toasted spice notes to go with a medium to full-bodied, pure and polished profile on the palate. Always approachable in its youth, it's a no-brainer purchase and will drink nicely for over a decade. Drink now-2024. 92 pts. - WA

An estate that continues to churn out outstanding wine after outstanding wine, regardless of the vintage, Domaine Pierre Usseglio is obviously in fine hands with brothers Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usseglio running the show." -WA

BITOUZET-PRIEURE 2010 Meursault 1er "Les Charmes" 93 pts. $95

This exemplary family domaine produces classic wines from their 12 ha holdings in Volnay, Meursault, and Puligny, at the village and 1er cru levels. The estate adheres to organic viticulture and fruit is hand-harvested. This Meursault cuvée is one of the gems of the domaine, a blend of two different sites that achieve a complete expression of Meursault les Charmes. One site provides a stony minerality; the other yields explosive aromatics as well as a round, buttery mouthfeel. 

"There is a beguiling freshness and punch to the pure, detailed and racy flavors, possessing that lovely sense of tension that makes the flavors and finish come alive in the mouth, particularly on the cuts-like-a-knife finish. This well-balanced and strongly persistent effort.... 93 pts. Outstanding!" -- Burghound

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2010 BREZZA Barolo Cannubi 94 pts. $60

"The 2010 Barolo Cannubi wraps around the palate with gorgeous depth and the pure silkiness that makes this vineyard in the town of Barolo so special. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet tobacco and dried cherries meld together in a supple, soft Barolo that should enjoy a long and broad drinking window. With time in the glass, the wine's structure becomes more apparent, showing what makes the best Cannubi Barolos so appealing; the combination of structure and elegance. 94 pts." -- A. Galloni, Vinous

Enzo Brezza continues to impress with his knockout wines from the heart of Barolo village. Available in both stores now! 

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2013 TERRE NERE ROSATO $22

Rose made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Mantellato grown in vineyards ranging from 40 to 140 years of age.
Gorgeous flavors, subtle red cherries, earthiness, licorice, herbs and minerals are woven together with unusual grace and elegance. Superb! 

2013 TERRE NERE BIANCO $22

"Etna Bianco offers a surprising level of depth and sophistication. The blend is 60% Carricante, 25% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico and 5% Inzolia and 5% Minnella. Mineral notes wrap elegantly around lemon curd, grapefruit, quince, dried sage or wild mint. This Etna Bianco offers great quality at a very attractive price and will undoubtedly develop and further evolve with time. Quite simply, the Bianco is one of the very finest Italian whites I have tasted in some time." -- WA