Jay Kline

9.0

Presented to me double-blind. The wine pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, Poblano pepper, horse blanket, purple flowers, tobacco, herbs and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Cabernet Sauvignon (or based blend), Cabernet Franc (or based blend), Merlot (or based blend), Carmenere or Malbec from France, Italy, Chile, Argentina and I guess the USA but unlikely due to the style. This was a tough one for me. I considered the Loire (Chinon) as a possibility but I stead, went with my gut. Final conclusion: this is a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from France, Bordeaux, Haut Medoc, Cru Bourgoise from 2017. Ooof…Bourgueil! I get it. I’m also liking this producer the more I try them. Drink now through 2032. — a day ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2015 pours a deep ruby/purple color with medium+ viscosity and significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing wjth notes of cassis, plum, animale, some anise and other warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely Tannat that had me craving cassoulet. Drink now through 2035. — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2015 “Soul of a Lion” pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of cassis, plum, purple flowers, Fresno chili, tobacco, leather, vanilla and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and silky. A fairly massive wine but there’s plenty of character to keep it unique and interesting. Drink now through 2035+ — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright tropical fruit, raspberry, lemon curd, brioche and dazzling minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and mineral laden. This tastes like 2012 with the fruit and acid both dialed up to 10 but in perfect balance. Drink now through 2037. Disgorged July 2019 — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The NV Brut Rosé pours an attractive, pale pink with persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of strawberry, raspberry, apple, lemon, lightly toasted brioche and minerals. On the palate the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+; round and balanced. I could easily drink the shit out of this. Drink now. Base harvest is 2020. Disgorged January 2023. — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

8.7

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2005 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of overripe and desiccated dark fruit: cassis, blackberry, plum, leather, earth and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This is mostly tertiary at this point and the structure is crumbling. Drink now and enjoy the wine in its sunset. — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Screw top, drop top. It’s Spring in Omaha; commence Rosé season! The 2025 Mimi’s Rosé pours a deep pink color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of red currants, raspberry’s, watermelon, lime, mixed flowers and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This bottling continues to trend in a very nice direction. Drink now. — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

9.2

We selected this bottle to celebrate my mom’s 71st birthday. Opened with a Durand and allowed to Audouze for an hour prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The cork was almost completely saturated and so did its job with aplomb. The 1955 Riserva pours a deep garnet with a translucent core; medium viscosity with light staining and loads of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with desiccated cherry, dried red flowers, porchini, leather, old wood, and a mix of organic and inorganic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. It’s always a special treat when an old bottle shows well. I found it to be a delicious pairing with duck confit and rabbit sausage. Drink now with some patience to stretch its legs. Bottle No. 4652/12800 — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service. The 1983 pours a deep, slightly hazy garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated dark cherry, blackberry, dried purple flowers, Poblano pepper, coffee, beef roast, earth and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This bottle of the 1983 was absolutely singing tonight and I found it to be a lovely pairing with braised pheasant. Drink now through 2033+. — 3 days ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2023 pours a deep ruby/garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with heady notes of tart cherry, mixed brambles, spearmint, red and purple flowers, old school permanent marker, licorice, tomato, green herbs, clove and stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the body is, ooof…very nice. Another delicious vintage of Cuvée Réservée. Drink now through 2043. — 3 days ago