Pretty darn close to old school Napa. — 3 years ago
Fresh. 🍏 🍋❤️ Oxidized; but this is why I love it. #oxidationbeatsvaandmouseanyday — 8 years ago
Getting to its prime, but still deeply saturated and concentrated, mineral-forward with graphite, tar, lit tobacco, blackberry compote, violet, black pepper, earth, bacon fat, licorice, and light barnyard. Mouth-filling, with a finish that sticks like a cigar. Paired unironically and exuberantly with a peppery, fatty smoked brisket sandwich which tasted much like this wine minus the fruit. 375 mL — 9 years ago
Great taste; great price! — 10 years ago
Concentration and freshness. The very unique Graillot touch. — 11 years ago
14.1 % alc.
A very nice wine from an over-looked vintage in northern CA.
Fading in the glass after 1 hour so it is time to drink up. — 11 years ago
Love this wine! — 12 years ago
2014/3/8@好喝的勃艮第![勝利] — 13 years ago
Ripe pineapple, golden straw color, has some middle weight tannins but light on the finish. Green apple, pomelo pith, flint, mineral, tropical fruit. Great wine for a meal at the Arden Waikiki. — 10 months ago
Jan 5, 2021. W/Caitlin. Purchased 1/2016. Dark fruit (blackberry, blueberry), earthy. Slightly short finish, but that didn’t diminish enjoyment of this wine. — 6 years ago
The last bottle of my 2012 Vosne Romanée from Alain Hudelot Noëllat and its a wonderful show that it manage to put up. Like a grand dame in its golden years bit with a hell of a spirit its displaying evolving characters of dried strawberries, rose petals, blood orange and menthol that is backed up by a prominent choir of nutmeg, clove, truffles, wet stones and forrest floor. Fresh palate with very present but smooth tannins, an expansive palate as the encore slowly fades out in a very respectful and balanced finish.
Day 2 tasting and its pumped up, more nuanced, defined and dresses up to its teeth in elegance. The last bottle of six will leave its mark for sure. Divine! — 6 years ago
You you ain't such a bad little burgundy — 10 years ago
Chalky and mineral infused. Nicely restrained fruit. Too young, but shows promise. — 11 years ago
Incredibly layered stuff, with teeth-staining minerality, balanced by rich fruit flavors, bordering on tropical with plenty of grilled lemon juiciness in reserve. Never-ending finish with a complex tannic grip providing lift and energy. Thru 2020, at least. — 11 years ago
What a surprise after the '88 VV! — 12 years ago
Fine and mineral, delicate — 12 years ago
Was going to get the 2016 given I generally love that vintage across much of Europe but the somm talked me into the 2015 saying it was more open. He was right - this was delicious, and still traditional and “old school” with a restrained 13.5%. Tons of pepper and dark dark fruit with some olive. Very delicious with nice medium acid and a long finish. — 4 years ago
Region close to Biarritz — 8 years ago
Boulder Cork — 9 years ago
White 2009 — 11 years ago
This is a very complex Champagne with earthy, nutty flavors and a hint of stone fruit. I'm looking forward to enjoying another evening trying to parse out its rich flavors. — 11 years ago
Blanc Graillot! — 12 years ago
Awesome aromatics. Tighter on the palate. Bright red cherry. Red burg happiness. — 13 years ago
Michael Phillips
Deep rich color and nose. Dark fruit and leather. Will likely mature over next decade. — 9 months ago