Wine Spectator Insider, July 2017: Semiannual Report

On July 5th, Wine Spectator released their Semiannual Report concerning all their tastings between January 4th and June 28th 2017. A chance for us to look back on our top-score wine reviews from this year! 

 

Marc Kreydenweiss – Andlau Riesling 2013

“This broad and creamy white is enlivened by vibrant acidity, unraveling a skein of spice through poached apple, singed orange peel and dried marjoram notes. Drink now through 2022. 1,708 cases made.”
-90 points

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Château  Léoville Poyferré – St Julien 2015

“This features depth and focus, with a really solid core of currant and blackberry lined with ample iron and briar notes. Not shy with the toast, but the finish is energetic, and everything is pulling together.”
-93 points

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Domaine des Perdrix – Echezeaux 2014

This is dense, packed with black cherry, blackberry, tar and earth flavors. A monolith now, yet shows plenty of ripe, dark fruit, full yet integrated tannins and spicy oak. Best from 2020 through 2036. 450 cases made.
-94 points

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Château Doisy-Daëne – Grand Vin Sec 2014

Creamed pineapple, yellow apple and ginger notes form the core here, which has ample weight but moves gracefully, as orange zest and elderflower honey details stream underneath. A bitter citrus oil accent hangs on the finish for a long time. Has a lot of power for a Barsac. Best from 2020 through 2040. 2,083 cases made.
-93 points

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Pierre Gaillard – Côte Rôtie 2015

Vibrant, with a long beam of cassis and plum fruit inlaid with mulling spice, bay, singed iron and sanguine notes. Everything pulls together wonderfully on the focused and refined finish while leaving a minerally echo. Best from 2019 through 2027. 1,500 cases made.”
-93 points

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Pierre Gaillard – Condrieu 2015

“Features an unctuous backdrop to the peach, bitter almond and anise flavors, but remains energetic and bright overall, with honeysuckle and mirabelle plum notes providing lift throughout. Drink now through 2019. 1,300 cases made.”
-93 points

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Offering premium quality wines is one of AP Wine Imports’ priorities. We cannot wait to see which wines from our selection Wine Spectator will review during this second semester of 2017!