Current Ratings
Discover a curated selection of wines recently reviewed by renowned international wine critics and leading specialist publications. This overview features the latest ratings, high scores and exciting recommendations from the world of fine wine.
Whether Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Austria, Spain or international fine wines: Here, we present wines that stand out for their quality, origin and character and have received outstanding ratings from leading critics.
The latest ratings provide valuable guidance for anyone looking to buy exceptional wines, discover new producers or find highly rated vintages.
2019 Quintessa Red
Checking in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carménère, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 60% new French oak, the 2019 Quintessa is a stunning Cabernet with currants, graphite, smoky tobacco, and classic Rutherford chocolaty richness all defining the aromatics. On the palate, it's ripe, powerful, yet elegant and full-bodied. This is a brilliant, world-class effort that deserves significant cellar time. Drink 2026-2049.
- 98/100 Jeb Dunnuck
2020 Clos Fourtet
Georgie Hindle: Milk chocolate, red cherry. Succulent from the off, this says, ‘Hello, drink me.’ Body, bounce, muscle and drive. What a wine!
Arthur Coggill: Inviting nose of orange blossom, damson, plum and quince, spiced oak touches. Supple, no hard edges. Fresh and zippy with supporting tannins and great concentration.
Tom King: Juicy loganberry, black cherry and caramelised oak. Mouthfilling but elegant, with a supple fluidity to the tannins. Rich, yet fun and generous.
– Georgie Hindle, Arthur Coggill, Tom King; Decanter
2022 Prélude
Expressive nose with deep black fruit, including blackberry, black cherry, plum and blackcurrant, outlined by sweet spice and toast. The four varieties in the blend (53% Carmenère, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot) are well leveraged, weaving fruit, herbaceous and savoury notes with seamless ease. The acidity is refreshing, almost zesty, adding energy to the smoky tannic pull. Elegant and so approachable, with a fluid approachability that makes it hard to put down.
- 94/100 Ines Salpico; Decanter
2019 Quintessa Red
Checking in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carménère, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 60% new French oak, the 2019 Quintessa is a stunning Cabernet with currants, graphite, smoky tobacco, and classic Rutherford chocolaty richness all defining the aromatics. On the palate, it's ripe, powerful, yet elegant and full-bodied. This is a brilliant, world-class effort that deserves significant cellar time. Drink 2026-2049.
- 98/100 Jeb Dunnuck
