Roger VossWriter at Large
Reviews wines from Portugal and France.
Roger Voss is a veteran wine and food author, and a journalist and has been writing about wine and food for the past 25 years. His books include France: A Feast of Food and Wine; The Wines of the Loire; Pocket Guide to the Wines of the Loire, Alsace and the Rhône; and Fortified Wines. He is based in Bordeaux, France, and reviews the wines of France (except those from the Rhône, Languedoc, Alsace and Burgundy) and Portugal.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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5 Alentejo Estates Where Portugal's Past Meets the Present June 30, 2022 Alentejo’s wine estates are rooted in the past. Learn more about how the ancient and… -
Pain and Pleasure: The 2021 Bordeaux en Primeur June 24, 2022 In Bordeaux, the 2021 vintage was complicated. Read expert reviews of red and white wines… -
The Struggle to Fight Climate Change in Bordeaux March 11, 2022 From cover plantings to carbon capture, winemakers in Bordeaux are fighting to mitigate climate change,… -
Gamay All Day: Top 10 Cru Beaujolais to Buy Now March 11, 2022 The 10 Beaujolais Crus offer just about everything one could want in a wine: quaffability,…
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2021 Barrel Sample (Pessac-Léognan) 98– 100. Barrel Sample. Fresh, crisp but with intensity and ripe texture, this wine is… 99 Points N/A
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Château Pontet-Canet 2021 Barrel Sample (Pauillac) 97–99. Barrel Sample. The dense color and the perfumed aromas set the scene for a… 98 Points N/A
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Château Haut-Brion 2021 Barrel Sample (Pessac-Léognan) 97–99. Barrel Sample. This is a magnificent wine. It is the epitome of great white… 98 Points N/A
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Château Margaux 2021 Barrel Sample (Margaux) 96–98. Barrel Sample. The wine has richness but its main attraction is the balance between… 97 Points N/A