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Domaine Pierre Gelin

Clos Napoleon Fixin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2015

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9.1

Not incredibly complex but just an overwhelming delicious Pinot Noir. Great cherry and strawberry notes. Earth and mineral. — 18 days ago

La Réserve d'O

Hissez O Terasses du Larzac Red Blend 2013

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9.3

Showing beautifully. Blackberries and dark cherry. Good spice. In its prime. — 2 months ago

Thomas Batardière

'Les Noels de Montbenault' Chenin Blanc 2021

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9.3

Awesome! Great texture, citrus, baked apple, floral. — 2 months ago

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Pertois Moriset

Les Quatre Terroirs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

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9.3

Great BdB! Mineral, brioche, outstanding complexity. — 3 months ago

Alpha Estate

Axia Syrah Xinomavro 2009

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9.0

Honestly impressed with how well this has held up and aged gracefully. Delicious, nice developed tannins, slight earth. Dark cherry. — a month ago

Azienda Agricola Stanislao Radikon

RS Venezia Giulia Merlot - Pignolo Blend 2020

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Interesting wine. Love the nose. Great plum and spice character. Slight VA on the palate or I would have rated higher. — 2 months ago

Château Haut-Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2015

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9.0

Bold, dark fruit, spice. Solid Bordeaux. — 2 months ago

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Nice to know it's approachable already!
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Getting there…it could use a couple more years in bottle

Produttori del Barbaresco

Riserva Vigneti In Paje' Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

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9.4

Fantastic experience for a great single vineyard Nebbiolo. Developed and in its prime. — a month ago

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I wish! This was my last ‘11. I have 3 different vineyards of the 2013.
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@John Riddick I need to come by for glass and a bite at the bar..Love the great work of Marc C and I know you are a great add to the team at Circa1886. A long way from valet at Oak.

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2013

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9.1

Always solid. 10 years old and showing mostly dried fruit. Good spice and herbal notes. — 2 months ago

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Domaine Joseph Voillot

Les Fremiets Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014

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8.8

A little tired, not much fruit. Got a little better after a couple hours, but not much. — 3 months ago