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Domaine de Courcel – 2019 Grand Clos des Épenots 1er Cru

Niels Aarts 27-11-25 No Comments

Domaine de Courcel – 2019 Grand Clos des Épenots 1er Cru. A striking and structured Burgundy that channels the depth of Pommard with precision and authority. Grand Clos des Épenots…

Château Cheval Blanc – 2000 Le Petit Cheval

Niels Aarts 25-11-25 No Comments

Château Cheval Blanc – 2000 Le Petit Cheval. A refined expression from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates, offering grace over grandeur and a window into the character of Cheval…

Champagne Aurore Casanova – “Les Petites Vignes” Chardonnay

Niels Aarts 30-10-25 No Comments

Champagne Aurore Casanova – “Les Petites Vignes” Chardonnay. In the village of Mardeuil, just outside Épernay, Aurore Casanova and her husband, Jean-Baptiste Robinet, are redefining Champagne with a philosophy rooted…

Weingut Franz Keller – 2022 Jechtinger Enselberg 1er Lage

Niels Aarts 25-10-25 No Comments

Weingut Franz Keller – 2022 Jechtinger Enselberg 1er Lage. A Pinot Noir of precision and poise, the 2022 Jechtinger Enselberg from Weingut Franz Keller captures the essence of Baden’s volcanic terroir through…

Château Le Pin – Trilogie (13-14-15)

Niels Aarts 24-10-25 No Comments

Château Le Pin – Trilogie (13-14-15). A rare symphony of three vintages — harmony, finesse, and the unmistakable spirit of Pomerol. In Bordeaux, few names evoke as much reverence as…

Château Léoville Las Cases – 2018 Grand Vin de Léoville

Niels Aarts 20-10-25 No Comments

Château Léoville Las Cases – 2018 Grand Vin de Léoville. A monumental Saint-Julien that unites power, purity, and poise — an icon of Bordeaux craftsmanship. Few names in Bordeaux command…

Château Palmer – 2018 Palmer

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Château Palmer – 2018 Palmer. A Margaux of breathtaking depth and elegance, uniting sensual texture with architectural precision. In the heart of Margaux, where elegance meets intensity, Château Palmer stands…

Heitz Cellar – 2017 Trailside Vineyard

Niels Aarts 02-10-25 No Comments

Heitz Cellar – 2017 Trailside Vineyard. A classic Napa Cabernet that demonstrates refinement over raw power, with the unmistakable imprint of Rutherford terroir. Trailside Vineyard is one of Heitz Cellar’s treasured sites,…

De Apostelhoeve – 2023 Viognier

Niels Aarts 30-09-25 No Comments

De Apostelhoeve – 2023 Viognier. An expressive and refined white wine that captures the unique terroir of Limburg with clarity, elegance, and ripe aromatics. More than just a new release,…

Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée No. 748

Niels Aarts 23-09-25 No Comments

Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée No. 748. A precise, vinous, and terroir-driven Champagne that highlights the 2020 vintage with crystalline clarity and depth. Among the great names of Champagne, Jacquesson has long…

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Domaine de Courcel – 2019 Grand Clos des Épenots 1er Cru

Château Cheval Blanc – 2000 Le Petit Cheval

Champagne Aurore Casanova – “Les Petites Vignes” Chardonnay

Weingut Franz Keller – 2022 Jechtinger Enselberg 1er Lage

Château Le Pin – Trilogie (13-14-15)

Château Léoville Las Cases – 2018 Grand Vin de Léoville

Château Palmer – 2018 Palmer

Heitz Cellar – 2017 Trailside Vineyard

De Apostelhoeve – 2023 Viognier

Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée No. 748

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