Château de La Chaize Côte de Brouilly Lieu-dit “Chavannes” 2022
Cru Beaujolais
December 04, 2025 - Château de La Chaize Côte de Brouilly Lieu-dit "Chavannes" is a single-parcel cuvée from vines on the western slope of Mont Brouilly. The terroir features porous, sandy soil with weathered granite at 60-80 cm depth, encouraging deep root growth. The wine has a primary ruby hue of beautiful intensity. The nose offers finesse with floral notes and griotte cherry, enhanced by graphite minerality and subtle oak. The palate is balanced, with a graceful texture, smooth tannins, and a mineral backbone that elongates the finish, showcasing the refined terroir expression.
James Suckling - March 22, 2024 "The complex and compelling nose of red fruit pulls you inexorably into the concentrated and beautifully proportioned medium-bodied palate of this exciting Cote de Brouilly. At the super-elegant finish, the…
Wine Enthusiast - December 01, 2024 "This purple-fruit-forward wine opens with reserved aromas of dried black cherry, blackberry, red currant, black olive and black plum. Slightly-grippy tannins emerge midpalate lifting the acidity and fruit that give…
Domaine Roy & Fils Quartz Acorn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
November 28, 2025 - The Quartz Acorn Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, faces southeast and is rooted in ancient, well-draining marine sedimentary soils rich in quartz. Hand-sorted, 100% barrel fermented with full malolactic. It is aged on lees for 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate, it offers notes of apple and peach, bright citrus and white flowers, balanced by light creaminess, lively acidity, and a clean, saline finish.
James Suckling - May 13, 2025 "Aromas of blackberries, black cherries, red apples and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with firmly framed tannins and a rounded mouthfeel, finishing with savory, concentrated notes of redcurrants, cassia…
Wine Spectator - October 15, 2025 "A handsomely structured red, with multilayered raspberry and pomegranate flavors highlighted by tarragon, black tea and earthy, mineral elements as this builds verve toward medium-grained tannins."
Domaine Roy & Fils Quartz Acorn Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
Willamette Valley
November 28, 2025 - The Quartz Acorn Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, faces southeast and is rooted in ancient, well-draining marine sedimentary soils rich in quartz. Hand-sorted, 100% barrel fermented with full malolactic. It is aged on lees for 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate, it offers notes of apple and peach, bright citrus and white flowers, balanced by light creaminess, lively acidity, and a clean, saline finish.
James Suckling - May 09, 2025 "There is a lovely balance of fresh citrus and minerals on the nose, together with hints of salted nuts and orchard fruits. The palate is mid-weighted, showing bright acidity and…
Domaine Roy & Fils Incline Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
November 28, 2025 - The Incline Pinot Noir takes a more focused view: sourced entirely from the Quartz Acorn Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, it offers the fruitiness and mineral character typical of the Yamhill-Carlton marine sedimentary terroir.
James Suckling - May 13, 2025 "Perfumed aromas of black cherries, blackberry bush, spice, toffee apple and blood oranges. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a juicy, plush mouthfeel. There's lovely purity and focus…
Domaine Roy & Fils Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
November 28, 2025 - The calling card of Domaine Roy & Fils, the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is the only Pinot from the winery that comes from both estate vineyards in Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton. The wine expresses the signature style of Domaine Roy & Fils, favoring elegance over power: floral notes mix with lifted red fruit on the nose, followed by a bright, sappy Bing cherry character on the palate.
James Suckling - May 05, 2025 "Bright and lifted red-fruit aromas of wild strawberries, confit cherry, rose petals and citrus peel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, finishing with an earthy undertone.…