Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. From THAT plot 22.5 acres large that adjoins two, Grand Cru, vineyards. Last tasted 2.27.26 (9.3). Medium body. Some covert white pepper now in the nose. Originally picked up two cases for the resto. Realized my mistake and picked up the last case available. So about that last meal? Gotta be Puligny and Dover Sole, or Scallops, with a few capers and beurre blanc sauce. Underselling this a little bit as it's not premmie cru bleep but feel free to throw this into a blind, 2023 P-M tasting and it will amaze. This is displaying the old familiar subtleties you used to know so well. All I really wanna know is there one sweet Puligny that can make me smile. Oh yeah. With apologies to Sir Rod. 4.5.26. — a day ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2020 vintage. Tasted side by side with the 2016 vintage. As befitting 2020 (vs 2016), immediately accessible and showy. Medium-medium heavy body. Cherry, cedar, chocolate and bramble fruits with splashes of earth. 4.1.26 — 6 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Light-medium body with excellent, back-end, enduring concentration without it being contrived or heavy-handed. Darting accents and flourishes throughout. Not the cheapest Merlot and it could still use a year or two but nice effort. Had been told at some point in the last few years that all the Merlot vines had been ripped out. Maybe they have and this is all purchased fruit? Difficulty remembering what lunch constituted tho so…4.1.26. — 6 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2018 vintage. Last tasted 11.20.24 (9.3). A bit of regression but, to be fair, this experience a PNP situation vs being open for an hour or so. Light-medium body. Nice personality...needs a firmer handshake currently. 4.3.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2023 vintage. Light-medium/medium body. Gorgeous color. Musky, mountain morning nose. Plenty of flavors in the palate bouncehaus but none of them fall completely out and are forced to wait out a turn. Nice balance framed with intrigue. Existing acidity cuts through cream sauces or garlic butter but pleasant enough to tackle on its own. Very unexpected and the nice price (< $20 USD). Will keep this one on the short list. 4.1.26. — 6 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2021. Courtesy of @Pinotman /// Andreas. Disturbed, lake bottom brown color. Slightly muddy and tart nose. Medium body. Not my cup of tea but there is an immaculate, front palate flavor moment of perfectly aged red Burg/Pinot Noir of, say, 15-18 years. Everything else is held in check during that time. That safe harbor in the storm is my take away. 4.1.26. — 6 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. Delicious. Drinks more like an Extra-Brut than a Blanc de Blancs with lighter, yet impressionable body. 4.3.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2016 vintage. Medium-medium heavy body. Unmistakable power but is a bit jumbled now. Needs 5-10 years for the tumblers to click into place and to unlock the potential. Tough sledding currently. 4.1.26. — 6 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

1997 vintage. Last tasted 9.4.25 (9.2). This time, tasted with @Pinotman /// Andreas. Nice fill and good cork (no Durand needed). Light-medium body. 12% ABV. Some lighter, barely-sweet petrol flavor but limoncello impressions started to take the stage and sing like the headliner. Really intriguing and fascinating as a “dry” Auslese. Should be able to perform at this clip for another 4-5 years. No April Fools joke here. 5 bottles left at $80 a pop. 4.1.26. — 6 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2021 vintage. Medium-medium heavy body. 4.1.26. — 6 days ago

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