E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Blanc 2023
Saint-Joseph
August 24, 2026 - E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Blanc comes from the renowned “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, the source that inspired the Guigals to focus on restoring the appellation’s prestigious reputation. Made in minuscule quantities, the Lieu Dit Blanc is one of the most original and distinctive whites in the Rhone.
Jeb Dunnuck - May 09, 2025 "Beautiful aromatics of orange blossom, spice, and crushed stone emerge from the 2023 Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph Blanc, a concentrated yet vibrant white made from 95% Marsanne and 5%…
Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "More mineral and complex than the generic Saint-Joseph bottling, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph Blanc offers up aromas of Anjou pear, confit citrus, toasted nuts and spices. Medium- to full-bodied,…
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru 2023
Mercurey 1er Cru
August 21, 2026 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru is made from grapes sourced from carefully selected Premier Cru plots with East and South-East exposures, providing generosity and typicity true to the appellation. Mercurey, the highest-yielding appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, produces nearly a quarter of its vineyards as Premier Cru. This wine has a bright ruby color with floral aromas and intense red fruit and pepper notes. It has a deep, tight texture, well-crafted structure, and a long finish with crunchy fruit notes. Pair it with pâté, grilled meats, and local cheeses.
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Cherry confit, pomegranates, spices and dried herbs on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with bright, focused acidity, soft tannins, vivid red fruit and mineral tension."
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru 2022
Mercurey 1er Cru
August 21, 2026 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru is made from grapes sourced from carefully selected Premier Cru plots with East and South-East exposures, providing generosity and typicity true to the appellation. Mercurey, the highest-yielding appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, produces nearly a quarter of its vineyards as Premier Cru. This wine has a bright ruby color with floral aromas and intense red fruit and pepper notes. It has a deep, tight texture, well-crafted structure, and a long finish with crunchy fruit notes.
Wine Spectator - July 31, 2025 "A rich, smoothly textured red, boasting black cherry, blackberry, violet and oak spice aromas and flavors. Taut, offset by sweet, ripe fruit, this lingers with mineral and spice accents. Shows…
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru Clos L’Eveque 2023
Mercurey 1er Cru
August 21, 2026 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru Clos L’Évêque comes from one of the most renowned Premiers Crus in Mercurey, named after the archbishop of Chalon sur Saône. The vineyard, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, has clay and marl soils. The wine features a bright ruby color, floral peony fragrances, and aromas of ripe red fruit like cherry and strawberry, with hints of liquorice and pepper. It has a tight texture, complexity, and a long, generous finish with crunchy fruit. It pairs well with cooked pork, pâté, pie, grilled meats, fowl, and local cheeses.
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Aromas of dried strawberries, black fruit, licorice and dried herbs. The palate is plush and generous, with fine tannins, bright acidity and a savory, minerally, fruit-driven finish. Very approachable now,…
Wine Enthusiast - December 01, 2025 "Black plum and toasted-cocoa-powder aromas roll in on the nose lifted by a smattering of red raspberry and pencil shavings. Grippy tannins will relax with time in bottle and merge…
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru Clos L’Eveque 2022
Mercurey 1er Cru
August 21, 2026 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru Clos L’Évêque comes from one of the most renowned Premiers Crus in Mercurey, named after the archbishop of Chalon sur Saône. The vineyard, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, has clay and marl soils.
Wine Spectator - July 31, 2025 "Though rich and laced with black cherry, blackberry, violet and stony mineral flavors, this red is also fluid and vibrant. Balanced, with a light line of tannins framing the aftertaste."
Wine Enthusiast - November 11, 2025