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
Fresh. 🍏 🍋❤️ Oxidized; but this is why I love it. #oxidationbeatsvaandmouseanyday — 7 years ago
Boulder Cork — 8 years ago
Chalky and mineral infused. Nicely restrained fruit. Too young, but shows promise. — 10 years ago
What a surprise after the '88 VV! — 11 years ago
2014/3/8@好喝的勃艮第![勝利] — 12 years ago
dark ruby; blackcurrants, bell pepper, graphite, tar; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannin, 14.8% ABV; blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot with fruit sourced from multiple sites in Napa Valley ranging from the high elevations and volcanic soils of Diamond Mountain to the alluvial soils and warmer weather of Coombsville, Rutherford and Stags Leap District, aged 18 months in 60% new French oak; a very balanced style; $50 — 6 years ago
Great taste; great price! — 10 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
Awesome aromatics. Tighter on the palate. Bright red cherry. Red burg happiness. — 12 years ago
Pretty darn close to old school Napa. — 3 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
White 2009 — 10 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
Fine and mineral, delicate — 12 years ago
David Koenen
@ Granica, Celettes — 9 months ago