Asian Pear

Cédric Bouchard

Roses de Jeanne Côte de Val Vilaine Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne 2017

Shay A
9.3

V17 (so 2017 vintage) April 2019 disgorgement. These wines are made as a single vintage, single vineyard, single varietal and very low dosage. A darling of the grower champagne movement.

The fruit here is crazy intense, both aromatically and on the palate. Spiced prickly pear, mango, oxidized apple and wild herbs. It’s racy and nervy on the palate sporting honeyed stone fruits, limestone and sea salt. Didn’t pick up much yeast character as this is fairly lean, but the slight autolysis flair was welcomed and gave this a nice boost in complexity. For being so low in dosage, this is surprisingly (in a good way) full bodied and even somewhat creamy in texture. Very enjoyable. Thanks for helping me get my hands on a bottle
@joe leatherwood .
— 6 years ago

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Ryan Vento

Ryan Vento

Awesome pull. I’m sitting on one of these and am itching to open it.
Martijn

Martijn

Talking about favorites here Shay. At the price point I have not found a completer champagne..... love it!
Shay A

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@Ryan Vento : Fire when ready. It’s a champagne that’s just begging to be consumed young.

@Martijn : I may have to agree with you. For the price, quite a champagne. I’m on the hunt to try his famed champagne from Pinot Blanc. Can’t believe he produces one in Champagne! Have you had it?

Eric Bordelet

Poiré Granit 2015

Yes I'm buzzed but this cider is amazing. Delicate with burnt marshmallow and can smell the dried pear — 9 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2014

Presence of oak, fruit such as pear and peach. Very silky on palate, creamy finish. Excellent wine, paired well with scallops and mushroom risotto. — 11 years ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2013

Slightly bubbly on opening. Moderate sweetness, rich tropical fruit flavors. Perfect with spicy Asian stir fry. — 11 years ago

Louis Latour

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2009

Always love to get my hands on a wine from Corton-Charlemagne.
2009 vintage has a roasted almond flavor with baked pear and bruised apple. Nice acid but the finish drops of a little early. Still. A great representation of the region and variety. This is what I grew up on.
— 11 years ago

Charles Smith

Kungfu Girl Washington State Riesling 2012

Bright apple flavors, not too sweet with a light cirrus bite at the end. Perfect accompaniment to spicy Asian food but goes well with Ethiopian or Jamaican also. — 13 years ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

La Grande Dame Brut Champagne Blend 2004

An amazing Vintage Champagne! A perfect column of fine and persistent bubbles in the glass. Aromas of yellow apple, brioche, fresh oak and Parmesan Cheese rind. Pear, white peach, citrus and crusty bread flavors on the pallet. Creamy and silky texture. This one could have stayed in the bottle longer, but we could not help ourselves. Stately and Elegant. Thank you, Kase! — 6 years ago

Kasey Vanderhoff
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Trimbach

Cuvée Frédéric Emile Alsace Riesling 2009

Best white hubby has had. Must try it. Starts very rip & sweet & interestingly it changes from pear and grips down. — 9 years ago

Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2014

Fresh cut pear, green apple and nice minerality. Excellent chard from a great producer! — 10 years ago

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Dönnhoff

Oberhäuser Leistenberg Kabinett Riesling 2014

Brent Mayeaux
9.0

Pear, white flowers/honeysuckle, slate. Good acidity and quite a bit of RS. Begs for a rich, spicy, curry. — 10 years ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

#ChateauDYquem #1996 #Sauternes ❤️ Beautiful. Dried Apricot, White Pear, Golden Raisins, Orange Rind, Powerful Acidity... Yummmm 👏👏👏 Yummm, Yumm... :) Dreaming of it now... 💭 #Bordeaux #Wino — 11 years ago

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Ruffino

Orviéto Classico Trebbiano Toscano Grechetto 2013

Crisp, bright pear and apricot. Delicious with a Greek inspired seafood feast. — 11 years ago

Bruno Giacosa

Roero Arneis 2011

This wine is all about the texture, endless satiny, silky texture. Minerality, Meyer lemon and an underpinning of ripe d'Anjou pear. Crescendos with a lengthy, mouthwatering finish. — 12 years ago

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Nice description.

Moët & Chandon

Impérial Brut Champagne Blend

Lovely aroma of apple, peach, pear, honey, and lime. On the palette, toast, nuts, sunflower seeds, crisp Granny Smith apple. Honey finish. — 8 years ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Very good. Crisp, smooth, good amount of acidity. Fruits of pear, apricot and a hint of apple. — 8 years ago

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Querry Pear Apple Quince Cider 2013

Crisp and off-dry. A delicious blend of the three fruits which deliver a great balance. Subtle bubbles providing a little play for the tongue. — 9 years ago

Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2006

Sean Trapani
9.5

Pear and green apple on the nose, almond butter, and caramel glazed toast on the palate. Beautiful. — 10 years ago

Domaine des Baumard

Savennières Chenin Blanc 2011

Wild at four days open. Bruised Pear in spades, saffron, wool, honey. — 11 years ago

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Champalou

Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2012

Smooth, pear, pineapple....wonderful citrus finish. 2012 vintage, great bottle of wine — 11 years ago

Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults

La Jalousie Savennières Chenin Blanc 2012

Fresh pear skin and chalky minerality, bright acid made it a winner to finish the night with. — 12 years ago

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