Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2017 vintage. PNP. Medium body. Big blackberry with just suggestions of earthiness. On the prettier side of Cornas. Needed a decant but didn’t have the time. 2.28.26. — 9 hours ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2002 vintage. Opened with a Durand. Cork in pristine shape. Not decanted. Dark color but airy nose and light-medium body. Like just forming or disintegrating fog, really difficult to get a cohesive grip on a slippery palate. Ethereality to a fault. Hints, glimpses, scents, tastes of greatness but never just enough to remain confident in your rating. And, I suppose, that is exactly where the greatness of this wine lies. A tortured, maddening encounter that leaves you befuddled and asking yourself if it was your fault or not. 2.27.26. — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Last tasted 8.22.25 (9.3). Decanted and tasted after an hour at approx 59 degrees. Light-medium body. Definite honey/mead notes. Some of the flights of fancy when last tasted reigned back this visit. Yes, still some subtle tea flavors but not nearly as demonstrative as a half year ago. This is slowly being brought into heel with mineral notes now having raised prominence vs no seat at the table last August. 2.26.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

1990 vintage. Last tasted 10.26.24 (9.3). Bottom neck fill. Opened with a Durand and decanted. Cork about 70% saturated. Throwing a mix of lentil-sized chunky and powdery sediment. Surprisingly dark color. Nose initially had the funk while decanting. Tasting 30 minutes after the open, the funk had blown off. Light body. Coffee grounds and tobacco throughout. Some damp and decaying forest floor matter/earth (but not mud) notes along with a cedilla of lean, dark cherry. Based on this specimen, feel this can hold tight in this phase for another 3-4 years. 2.27.26 — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2017 vintage. Opened off the list for the Friday Lunch Bunch (FLB). Decanted and tasted after 45 minutes. Medium body. In a state of transition whereas the initially big fruit and body are thinning out. Dropped some tannins but picked up some Burgundian-styled, younger tartness-think pomegranate/cranberry. Earthy, leaner nose. 2.27.26. — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2022 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Rounder impressions with great mouthfeel and on a need to locate acidity basis. Clocks in at just under $30 a bottle resto cost. Picked up a case to post up against similarly priced Chablis just for giggles. 2.26.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2024 vintage. Light-medium/medium body. Sandalwood, dried orange citrus peels, clove with a sangria splash. Front/mid palates pretty and somewhat delicate/precious. 2.27.26. — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

1999 vintage. Opened with a Durand. Cork in great shape and approx 35% saturated. Not decanted. Tasted after one hour open. Wowza. Most excellent, full nose. Medium body + with great, full color. Sous bois, smoked meats, carmelized cranberry impressions running the savory festival currently in residence. Personally, could only wish for a touch more astringency/tannins but, otherwise, completely phenomenal. At the absolute apex/top of the bell curve now and for the next 5-7 years. Have had some decent Roty efforts over the years but this one takes the cake along with the accompanying plates and silver. Do cork dorks dream of electric red Burgundy? Hafta say "Yes." 2.27.26. — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Took a big position-15 cases-with the 2015 vintage that rolled in at...you guessed it...$15 a bottle resto cost. That one had barely lighter medium body with a roasted nuts and Chambord thing going on and was absolutely delicious for the ridiculous price. The 2016 vintage was equally nice and similar notes/texture/pricing. This 2018 vintage is dirtier, more robust and slightly pricier. Will hop on this train in a few months after we clear out a different Spanish offering. 2.26.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2019 vintage. 100% Chenin Blanc. Helluva bridge wine between Champagne and white Burg. Medium body. Excellent acidity. Some roundness. Some primary fruit and supplemental derivatives. Complicated shizz and for fairly advanced palates. Prom king/queen in its’ own way and for those that have the experience/wherewithal to realize it as such. 2.26.26. — 3 days ago