A. Viot & Fils

Launois Père et Fils

Special Club Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2008 Special Club pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing and somewhat shy but there’s citrus, white peach, brioche and a rather fascinating smell that reminded me of a built-up roof. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however here, it’s much richer and expansive. The finish is long. Young? Probably. Drink now through 2038. No disgorgement data. — 6 months ago

Andrew, Daniel and 12 others liked this

Launois Père et Fils

Veuve Clémence Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Somm David T
9.3

#Remembrance #Love 6/25.

Sofia loved Penguins. We played w/ them in Dubai and she also skied indoor while I had a spot of Champagne and watched from a very big window. Only in Dubai. They have to build things of that nature…cus w/o them…just a bunch of sand.
— a year ago

Shay, Paul and 11 others liked this

Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils

Cuvée Impériale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2017

Vines planted in !901, 1902. Mainly Grenache 90-95%. 15% ABV but nit noticeably hot. Black cherry, black plum, spicy but not peppery, forest floor, little chocolate covered cherry, Med+ acid, well integrated tannins. Alcohol showing up a little on finish. Smooth and complex. — 3 years ago

Ira and Jason liked this
Jason Brater

Jason Brater

Have a bunch of the 2012 and it was singing after 24-48hrs open back in January.

Domaine Paul Pernot et Ses Fils

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018

Excellent entry level white burg. Balanced nose of green apple and light fruit with a touch of sea salt. Great lingering honeyed fruits and melon on the tongue. I’d love to try some 1er/grand cru from Paul pernot — 5 years ago

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Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Special Club Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay 2012

A great effort one of the best special clubs I have tasted from Gimmonnet wow ! — 6 years ago

Ira, Maciej and 7 others liked this

Domaine Bernard Moreau & Fils

Chassagne-Montrachet Chardonnay 2017

Had a bottle 66 weeks ago - this is my last bottle. White florals. The palate is delicate, restrained and polished. After a while sweet fruit but undeniably more citrus than stone fruit. The finish shows cleansing citric acid with a touch of salinity. The same notes the following night. 2017 - a good year for white burgundy. — 6 months ago

Joe, Tom and 27 others liked this

Gilbert Picq et Ses Fils

Chablis Chardonnay 2022

Solid expression but falls a bit flat on acidity — 10 months ago

Agrapart & Fils (Pascal Agrapart)

7 Crus A Avize Brut Champagne

Delectable Wine
9.0

The NV Brut 7 Crus is a very pretty, entry-level wine in this range. Bright, mineral and intensely vibrant, the 7 Crus is all energy. All the elements are so well proportioned. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this captures all the house signatures with tons of energy and better overall balance than in some previous editions. White flowers, chalk and citrus linger. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
— 2 years ago

Alain Jaume & Fils

Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2016

A favorite, punches above its weight at this price point. — 4 years ago

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Simon Bize & Fils

Les Fournaux Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2008

Benefited from a 90 minute decant. Lots of acidity but good dark fruit, soft tannins and minerality — 4 years ago

Ira liked this

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Cuvée Cuis 1er Cru Brut Champagne

Double Magnum format; a delicious and exciting way to toast the bride and groom! Loads of citrus with a hint of brioche. A touch creamy. Long finish. A perfect aperitif but pairs deftly with any meal. — 5 years ago

Ira, Adam and 10 others liked this

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils

Cote de Lechet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016

This shows a lot of lemon and minerality aromas and flavors, drinking beautifully tonight, but should continue to improve, long finish, very fine 1er Cru Chablis!! — 7 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Ira, Neil and 3 others liked this

G.A.E.C. Bonneau & Fils

Réserve des Célestins Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2015

Birthday magnum! What a beautiful, silky smooth, darkly fruity punch in the mouth. A little smoky, a little tart, but mostly just silky smooth. — 10 months ago

Tim Schroeder
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David liked this

Agrapart & Fils (Pascal Agrapart)

L'Avizoise Millésime A Avize Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs

Lemon floor polish on the nose. Brioche.

Palate lovely richness. Mineral. Great grip.
— 2 years ago

Aravind and Severn liked this

Bouchard Père et Fils

La Romanée Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2001

Slow to open. Acidic for first few hours. Balanced out in time. Wonderful nose. Cannot mistake for other than a great burgundy. Great leathery base. Bright fruit has departed (which is good). Slight hint of backend oxidation. Drinks wonderfully after 12-18 hrs! — 4 years ago

Sarah ShauerLee LangstaffCynthia Langstaff
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Ira liked this

Bouchard Père et Fils

Perrières Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017

Nice acidity with some width to it and a little bit of richness, a delicious finish on pears mostly. Good bottle but lacks the zip of the best Perrières.

Beau vin sans être dans la même classe que les meilleurs Perrières, belle acidité et une bouche assez ample avec un peu de richesse, belle finale sur les poires. 90-91
— 5 years ago

Josh, Severn and 13 others liked this

Bérêche & Fils

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Disgorged 2019 - youthful power, rose gold hue, very substantial but then a lingering zest. Gift that keeps on giving. — 5 years ago

Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1993

Wow. So this young fresh fruity CDP settled in nicely about 30 minutes I. And drank nicely over a couple of hours. At great value on the list. — 6 years ago