91 Gilbert & Gaillard

Light yellow. Sweaty nose with hints of canned peas. Medium palate with a crisp and refreshing citrus note on the lengthy aftertaste. Herbaceous notes follow from the nose. Elegant and layered. Drink through 2027.

96 International Wine & Spirit Competition - International Wine & Spirit Competition

Layered and complex with pronounced notes of candied tropical fruit, dried stone fruit and hazelnut. Touches of bright orange peel lift the palate. A refined and powerful example. 2022 Rating

97 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2020 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is a heady, almost exotic wine. Harvest took place on October 17, very late for the year. Hard candy, kirsch, menthol, dried rose petal, mint and blood orange infuse the 2020 with striking depth. The tannins, often incisive here, are remarkably polished. A wine of beautiful nuance and persistence, the 2020 Gavarini is not the most obvious wine in this range, but it could very well be the classiest. Don't miss it!

91 Falstaff Magazine

Light golden yellow, fine, persistent mousseux. Yellow stone fruit, white flowers, delicate honey and candied orange zest. Juicy, sweet tropical fruit, delicate to baby banana, accompanied by lively acidity, it sticks well, mineral reverberation.

96 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2021 Pinot Noir La Rinconada Vineyard is another captivating wine from Racines. Blood orange, red cherry fruit, mint, spice, chalk and white pepper all open in the glass. The 70% whole clusters work beautifully with the wine's natural personality. Bright saline notes extend the dynamic finish effortlessly. This is a very, very pretty wine.

92 Falstaff Magazine

Medium yellow green, silver reflections. With some flower honey lined yellow tropical fruit, delicate after caramel, a hint of clementines, inviting bouquet. Good complexity, fresh acidity structure, mineral-salty, balanced and elegant, white stone fruit in the finish, remains good, firm finish.

89 Wine Enthusiast

This leans towards the herbal side, with hints of chive and coriander, even a bit of smoke, but there is a good amount of citrus fruit as well. Hints of Indian spice and sea salt mark the finish. — Aleks Zecevic

90 Wine Enthusiast

This full-bodied wine enjoys flavors of blackberry, cedar and generous toasted-oak spices. Abundant but smooth tannins fill the mouth and carry through a long finish. Enjoy with slow-cooked meats or even hard cheeses. No hurry to open this wine. Best after 2026.

91 Wine Advocate - Wine Advocate

The 2022 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir includes three-quarters estate fruit and one-quarter purchased fruit sourced from across the Eola-Amity Hills. Fifty-two percent whole clusters were used, and the wine was matured for 10 months in 22% new French oak. It has layered aromas of cranberry sauce, pomegranate, cardamom, forest floor and mushrooms. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated layers of earth-laced fruit structured by clay-textured tannins and vibrant acidity, and it has a long, spicy finish. 11,755 cases were made. Erin Brooks

97 William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The remarkable 2021 Montrose gets my nomination for the title of "wine of the vintage" in the Médoc. Wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of cassis and dark berries mingled with subtle hints of mint, orange, pencil shavings and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered and multidimensional core of fruit underpinned by beautifully ripe, refined tannins. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, it entirely transcends the limitations of the year. This young classic, reminiscent of the estate's 1996 but far better, is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot."

95-96 Jonathan Choukroun - Vert de Vin

The nose is elegant, delicate and reveals intensity with finesse, freshness, a lovely airiness, attention to detail, a fine floral character and a lovely multi-layered quality. There are notes of pulpy boysenberry, fleshy gariguette strawberry and more lightly fleshy/acidic red berries, a hint of blackcurrant as well as discreet minty hints, lily, Madagascar pepper and a discreet hint of vanilla/roasted. The palate is nicely conducted, focused, precise and reveals freshness, tension, accuracy, a nice freshness, minerality and purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of almost roasted cherry, fresh raspberry and more slightly juicy/acidic blackcurrant combined with hints of fresh flowers, vanilla, toastiness, a discreet hint of crunchy berries, fine graphite/minerality almost saline, a subtle hint of toastiness, toasted hazelnut. The tannins are sapid and supple. A fine mellowness and a very fine chewiness on the finish/persistence.

95-96 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A very classy and refined Montrose with excellent length and a compact, medium-bodied palate, showing fine, silky tannins and a fresh, bright finish. Lots of currant, blackberry and tar at the end, as well as some graphite. 62% cabernet sauvignon, 31% merlot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.

95 Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

Deep in color, especially for the vintage, you find tobacco leaf, black cherry, pencil shavings, cedar, spice, and dark fruits appearing in the perfume with no effort at all. There is a richness in the palate. The fruit is ripe, fresh, vibrant, and chewy, with lift and energy in the mouth that carries through to the finish. As all fans of Montrose know, the wine more often than not requires decades of age before it is ready to taste, but 2021 is a different beast, allowing you to enjoy it with just a few years before it begins to be fun to taste. The wine was made by blending 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, 13.1% ABV, 3.7. Yields were 38 hectoliters per hectare, with 40% of the harvest going into the Grand Vin. The harvest took place from September 21 to October 6. Drink from 2028-2055.

95 Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

This has depth on the palate, inky purple with grilled almond, fennel, cassis, blackberry, bilblerry, waves of fruit set against strong, austere tannins that give excellent structure but not a lot of generosity. This is a serious, signature Montrose that is not an early drinker. Juicy on the finish, one to recommend. 55% new oak. Pierre Grafeuille has come on board as director since March 1, and will be taking over fully from Hervé Berland as of October 1.

95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A very focused red with blackcurrants, hints of dark tobacco and bark. Orange peel. Medium to full body. Juicy and layered with a freshness and finesse. Lovely length. Drink

93+ Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The entry-level Poggio al Tesoro 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Il Seggio opens to a dark, inky appearance and aromas that recall slate, pencil shaving, curry leaf, sweet blackberry and purple fruit. The blend is 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. The wine is broad and rich with soft intensity. You'll want to drink it now with veal steaks. An ample 175,000 bottles were made.

94 International Wine Report

"The 2016 Riserva is muscular and full of energy, as it offers inviting aromas of black plums, blackberries, black tea leaves, wild myrtle, juniper berries and cloves. The burnt citrus fruits in the background recall winter afternoons by the fireplace as the nuances of cinnamon, vanilla, cedar pieces and tangerine peel linger. It possesses a full body with fine-grained, velvety tannins that lead into a savory finish. Exceptional wine from an extraordinary vintage in Montalcino."

90 Wine Spectator

There's plenty of intensity to the bright, fresh notes of pomelo, lemon and yuzu in this white, with zingy acidity, plus accents of lemon curd, lemon verbena and salted lime wedges on a light frame. Drink now. 18,000 cases made, 17,000 cases imported.

94 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2019 Le Boucher, David Arthur's Cabernet Franc-based blend is terrific. A whole range of floral/savory flavors and red berry fruit are really popping today. Dried herbs, mocha, herbs and Franc aromatics open with a bit of coaxing, but the 2019 needs time. The 2019 is beautifully done.

94 Eric Guido - Vinous Media

The 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Alto TB is youthfully inward and coy, with nuances of sweet exotic spice, minty herbs and wild strawberries. This is cool-toned, with vivid red berries and saturating notes of cinnamon and clove carried by brisk acids that not only add vibrancy, but also a juicy sensation throughout. Grippy tannins slowly mount toward the close under an air of tobacco and dark inner florals. The 2011 finishes structured and remarkably long with salted licorice and violet candies.