Alain Martin

Alain Jaume & Fils

Domaine Grand Veneur Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007

Deep rich color and nose. Dark fruit and leather. Will likely mature over next decade. — 9 months ago

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Pretty darn close to old school Napa. — 3 years ago

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

Paul, Jonathan and 8 others liked this

Ruppert-Leroy

Martin Fontaine Brut Nature Champagne Chardonnay

Fresh. 🍏 🍋❤️ Oxidized; but this is why I love it. #oxidationbeatsvaandmouseanyday — 8 years ago

Domaine Alain Voge

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Cornas Syrah 2009

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

Anthony, Keith and 3 others liked this

Alain Graillot

St. Joseph Syrah 2010

Concentration and freshness. The very unique Graillot touch. — 11 years ago

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Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

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

Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2007

2014/3/8@好喝的勃艮第![勝利] — 13 years ago

Alain Gras

Saint-Romain Chardonnay 2017

Mary H
9.0

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

Alain Jaume & Fils

Domaine du Clos de Sixte Lirac Red Rhone Blend 2012

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

Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2012

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

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Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Regal on the nose, grand cru depth and complexity, mixture of berries and cherries. Concentrated blueberry tea. Seductive on the nose and palate. Darker than the RSV, which is typical for Richebourg. For 2010, prefer the RSV. — 8 years ago

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Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Les Beaumonts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2002

You you ain't such a bad little burgundy — 10 years ago

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Alain Jaume & Fils

Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

Chalky and mineral infused. Nicely restrained fruit. Too young, but shows promise. — 11 years ago

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Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez

Viña de Martin Escolma White Blend

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik
9.5

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

LM, Lasse and 5 others liked this

Château Bouscassé (Alain Brumont)

Madiran Tannat Blend 2003

What a surprise after the '88 VV! — 12 years ago

Willem Booij

Willem Booij

Heerst er een Brumont virus?
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Maar een prettig virus!

Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez

Viña de Martin Os Pasás Ribeiro White Blend

Louis Schofield
9.9

Fine and mineral, delicate — 12 years ago

Torre de Oña

Finca San Martin Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2010

Medium body, medium high alcohol, nice deal — 13 years ago

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Susan Barbour

Susan Barbour

Beautiful tannins. Drinking well now. Wonderfully balanced. Lovely food wine.
9.0

Nickel & Nickel

Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Solid wine. Comes across very fruity and smooth. Complexity and tannins are faded. Really nice fruit. Highly enjoyable with food or on its own. — 2 years ago

Vanessa, Bob and 3 others liked this

Alain Verset

Cornas Syrah 2015

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

Severn, Ira and 3 others liked this

Alain Jaume & Fils

Domaine Grand Veneur Les Origines Chateauneuf -du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2013

Family vacation night one in Wildwood.

BlackBerry, licorice, a bit of smoke, and slate. Very good. Drinking well now with a short decant but has many more years left.
— 8 years ago

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Alain Thienot

Brut Champagne Blend 2005

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

Alain Graillot

La Guiraude Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2001

Michael Madrigale
9.7

Magnanimous — 12 years ago

Kit, Alison and 25 others liked this

Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Les Suchots Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2001

Awesome aromatics. Tighter on the palate. Bright red cherry. Red burg happiness. — 13 years ago