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Staff Favorites - Gary Norton
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Reviews
2021 Palmer, Margaux
Review Date: 05-24-2022
True to style, Palmer made an unctuous, full-bodied and black-fruited gem that was a joy to taste from barrel. Offering up loads of blackberries, cassis liqueur, crushed violets, and dried tobacco, the 2021 will be a thrill to follow for many years to come. It's palate-coating, rich, and viscous yet pitch-perfect acidity keeps everything in place. This is yet another testament to the ineffable brilliance of Thomas Douroux and his team, who produced one of the wines of the vintage.
Price:
$319.99
2021 La Conseillante, Pomerol
Review Date: 05-23-2022
Unquestionably among the top Pomerols for the year and a paradigm for the chateau, the 2021 La Conseillante is a striking wine however you look at it. Seamless and flashy while keeping perfect balance, the wine shows delicate notes of wild strawberries, red florals, and kirsch liqueur. It's perfectly ripe, medium-bodied, and brilliantly encapsulates the "Burgundian" style of Pomerol that defines the estate. Bon vin!
2021 d'Issan, Margaux
Review Date: 05-19-2022
The d'Issan 2021 shows blackberries, dark florals, and a whiff of cigar box while exhibiting a rich and coating mouthfeel. It displays the soft and elegant side of Margaux and should hit an early phase of approachability by 2028.
2021 Troplong Mondot, St-Émilion
Review Date: 05-17-2022
Endowed with striking aromatics filled with fresh violets, crushed raspberries, red currants, and licorice, the 2021 Troplong Mondot is a brilliant wine in the making. It's soft yet structured, medium-to-full bodied, and profoundly elegant. The 2021 is built for a lengthy evolution in bottle and is another example of the estate's continued upward trajectory.
2021 l'Evangile, Pomerol
Review Date: 05-11-2022
The 2021 L'Evangile is a masterclass in tannin management. Round and supple while displaying understated length and elegance, the latest edition from the Rothschild's Right Bank estate is one to target for the campaign. It shows beautiful notes of purple fruits, pipe tobacco, and gravelly undertones on the long and persistent finish. The tannins are omnipresent, but prolifically integrated even at this early stage. Bravo.
2021 Pavie-Macquin, St-Emilion
Review Date: 05-11-2022
The 2021 Pavie Macquin is a stellar wine in the making. Dark fruits and florals interplay with complex notes of cedar and mesquite to create a wine that is endowed with incredible energy and balance. In an unpredictable year for St-Emilion, Pavie Macquin is an undeniable success that will all but assuredly be a top value play for consumers at large.
2021 Barde-Haut, St-Emilion
Review Date: 05-11-2022
An 80/20 blend of Merlot and Cab Franc, the 2021 Barde-Haut is a polished yet refined wine that displays concentrated notes of ripe blackberries, dark fruits, brown spices, dark chocolate, and violets. Hélène Garcin and company have done it once again and produced an absolute gem that will pay dividends to value-minded consumers.
2021 Figeac, St-Emilion
Review Date: 05-11-2022
The 2021 Figeac is a regal effort and easily stands among the wines of the vintage. It's an outlier in the Right Bank due to it's Médoc makeup, and is anchored by 40% Cabernet Sauvignon in '21, but it's an undeniable accomplishment by any measure. It brims with red and dark currants, graphite, and red floral inflections that demand attention. Medium-to-full bodied, long yet concise. The latest showing is further evidence that Figeac is as rewarding and remarkable as any chateau on either side of the Gironde.
2021 La Gaffelière, St-Émilion
Review Date: 05-11-2022
In 2021, the Ausone-adjacent La Gaffelière extends its hot-streak and crafted a wine that will compete with the top St-Émilions at a comparative bargain. Offering intense aromas of red raspberries and Bing cherries that continue into an elegant palate laced with more red fruits/berries and a dry, mineral-driven finale, the 2021 showcases the unrivaled terroir of this fan-favorite estate.
2021 Canon, St-Emilion
Review Date: 05-11-2022
Canon produced a lovely Grand Vin that’s marked by its supple entry, flavors of black and red fruits, along with a mid-palate richness that was not a frequent occurrence in ’21. With a touch of air the aromatics soar from the glass, as do supplemental notes of dark florals and white pepper. It's a rich wine but not imposingly so. The Canon 2021 is a brilliant wine that will be a thrill to follow for years to come.
Michel Arnould Verzenay "Reserve" Brut Champagne Magnum 1.5L
Review Date: 10-03-2016
This is a fantastic non-vintage bottling from Michel Arnould. The blend consists of a heavy dose of Pinot Noir (75%) and the rest Chardonnay, which creates a wonderfully delicate and floral nose that leads into heaps of red fruit and red berries. The finish is clean and citric. A truly special bottle of bubbles.
Michel Arnould "Réserve" Grand Cru Verzenay Brut Champagne
Review Date: 12-30-2015
This is a fantastic non-vintage bottling from Michel Arnould. The blend consists of a heavy dose of Pinot Noir (75%) and the rest Chardonnay, which creates a wonderfully delicate and floral nose that leads into heaps of red fruit and red berries. The finish is clean and citric. A truly special bottle of bubbles.
Price:
$34.99
Antech Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux
Review Date: 11-12-2015
With no dosage added, this is the driest of the Antech line. Always crisp and refreshing, it's my opinion that Antech produces the highest quality value-driven sparkling wine on the market right now. The perfect bottle for a wedding, party, or just another Tuesday night.
Price:
$14.99