Lucien Crochet

Lucien has been carefully blended to provide a rich smoothness.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '05 Lucien Muzard Santenay Maladiere has floral and herb aromas change to cherry and strawberry on the palate in this firm, precise red; shows balance, length, potential.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A full-bodied red, the ripe-fruited '07 Dom Lucien Barrot Chateauneuf-du-Pape delivers fine and lasting flavors on the palate; pretty and almost undemanding in the aftertaste.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Rich and distinctive, the well-made '07 Lucien Albrecht displays focused rose petal, floral aromas and flavors; layered on the palate and crisp in the aftertaste.

An alluring sparkling wine, the salmon colored Lucien Albrecht is as good as a rose bubbly as one can fine; dried strawberry flavors run through the wine; perky aftertaste.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A good run at the varietal, the peach-like '07 Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc serves up clean; tart-fruit flavors; perky on the palate, crisp in the finish; a definite seafood wine.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Clean, bright and pretty impressive, the lively Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs shows just how important the Alsatian sparkling wines are; exceptional aperitif bubbly.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Alive with fine green apple aromas and flavors, the racy '07 Lucien Albrecht Reserve Riesling shows active tart fruit flavors on the palate; slightly rounded; crisp aftertaste.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. An excellent example of Pinot Gris, the '01 Lucien Albrecht Cuvee Cecile shows up with pleasing ripe peach flavors with a trace of minerals; perfect with thin crust chicken pizza.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. Rustic, natural, and quite delicious, the '00 Lucien Barrot Chateauneuf-du-Pape is one of the area's top wines; this superb effort is perfect for a well-seasoned beef stew.

A well-delineated effort, the Lucien Barrot Chateauneuf-du-Pape explodes with thunderous black fruit and sweet earthy flavors; totally satisfying on the palate. Delicious!

France. Medium-bodied with flavors of citrus, melon, and pineapple with great depth and texture. 13% ABV