AR Lenoble stores most of its reserve wines in barrels and casks, but some are now kept in magnums under cork, which gives greater protection from oxidation. Mag 15 is a blend of 45% of these reserve wines with base wines from 2015. It has a saline nose with bright lemon and apple. It’s super-fresh, with razor-sharp saline acidity, green apple and richer hints of nougat and dough on the long finish 91 points

With 45% of vin de réserve and a 2015 base, this cuvée from this independent house shows a delicate and lively bouquet with spring flowers, citrus and chalky notes. It has a dynamic and tense structure, perfectly balanced. This little house is starting to get the word out. 92 points