Sagee Aran

9.2

Better than the 2008 we had a couple of weeks ago... may be the atmosphere at a Basque restaurant in Bilbao made the change.
Brilliant color not showing the age, delicate fragrance. Mild palate. All very delicate — 4 years ago

Steven Lee

9.2

Outdoor dinner at box hill night market. Good music and atmosphere. Dark brooding nose. — 5 years ago

S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.7

Ethereal (circa 1510): of the highest regions of the atmosphere; (from 1590s) an extended sense of light or air. In a boxing match, this featherweight Veyder-Malberg will light you up. In the mountains, it’s the stone you sick and the air you breathe at the solitude of 11,000 feet. — 6 years ago

Deborah M

9.2

Beautiful. Powerful Pinot Noir. Elegant. Fruit. Classic. Enjoying a flight in a wine cave/shop in the Saint Germain (Paris) - could not ask for a better atmosphere. — 7 years ago

Jimmy Vo

9.0

Maybe it’s just the atmosphere and view but this opened up quite well after 3 hrs... hints of gravel with lingering tannins — 7 years ago

Eric Egan

9.2

The notes below are all from the Grand Fete de Saint-Jean in Faugeres (well, this year it was in Laurens, which was a bit of a shame as Faugères itself is a stunning place with a great atmosphere). My general impression was that this appellation is going from strength to strength - it will be interesting to see where it will be in 10 years’ time. The wines were all generally of a very high level (the best from the producers that attended are listed below); from the most traditional bottlings to the more modern efforts (though even the most modern is by no means an ‘international’ wine). I’ve been coming here for more than a decade and the wines were very good back then as well. However, now there is clearly more of a sense of pride in the terroir and finely tuned craftsmanship across the board. There are a few older producers that have always made stunning wines but joining their ranks recently are a bunch of young winemakers who have discovered the untapped potential of the region. Definitely an AOP to watch out for!

Slightly disappointed that they didn’t bring out the current vintage of Fossibus but can understand why, as the oak tends to dominate for a few years. This is in a better place right now; the oak is more integrated and, although I preferred the GR (below) for current drinking, this will probably be in a better place in 10-12 years’ time. — 8 years ago

Mick Farrell

9.6

This was one of the best aged rums I have had... (second only to Zafra 30?) - combining Cuban cigars with Habana Club... can’t go wrong, right? 🇨🇺 — 8 years ago

Mark Farrell

9.3

Nice straw color with a nose of apple, pineapple, and toast. Excellent balance with enough acidity to cut through an oily texture. Great flavor and a nice finish. Great chardonnay for the price. Enjoyed with parents, my brother, and sister-in-law at their home in Tampa. Don’t get to see them often so I’m sure the atmosphere and memories made, added to the enjoyment. — 5 years ago

Jason Gomez

9.2

Enjoying at Primo in Rockland, ME. Great paired with oysters on the half shell. Sunday $1 oysters can’t be beat! I love this place so beautiful! The staff is amazing! Always enjoy the food and atmosphere at Primo. — 6 years ago

with jennfer

Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

9.3

Simply delicious! Nice red fruits, coconut shell, vanilla bean and a bit of sweet balsamic. Nice structure and balanced. Full disclosure, I’m in Alicante Spain. Wine always taste better when you’re drinking in the county that it’s made in. The food, the atmosphere and the history! — 7 years ago

Paul J

9.1

Always solid! Was a very hot night so probably not the best atmosphere for a big red wine. — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Rhett Reeves

9.2

Love love love. Big body. Eating Indian food at Kirma in Houston with a great buddy Nick Garcia. It’s a perfect blend atmosphere and personality, which suits this wine perfectly. — 7 years ago

Greg Koslosky

9.0

Oxidative nose gives way to a wine of elegance and finesse with some tannins of the finish . Tasted at Atmosphere in Bourget Du Lac France . — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Colour of Rich Yellow Gold. I served this wine in Red Burgundy Glasses. Oxidative Sherry like notes from the solera system. Also the first Champagne I have ever decanted. Mature developed flavours. Notes of hazelnut and mouldy orange. An amazing wine - not really Champagne as we know it. 100% Avize Chardonnay. Disgorged 4th July 2008 so plenty of bottle development. Following the advice of Roscoe Halligan of Prince Wine Store (after he had been advised by Selosse himself) regarding Decanting and appropriate stemware, and required age I can now say I “get” Selosse Substance, appreciate it and will buy in the future. He bottles at the minimum atmosphere required by law. Unique can be an overused word with Wine but I am confident in saying this is truly unique. Fitting for my better half’s birthday! — 8 years ago

Dawn E.

9.4

Celebration wine! Looking back at this past year so many things to be grateful for given the atmosphere of...well let's say a lot!
I chose this wine because both of my kids are musical! Son...viola; daughter chorus (soprano one). Love classical music.

Celebrating my daughter's marriage, reduced as it was..Pandemic woes. Two days later we moved my son to start a 6 month. Contract position in the Biomedical field which landed him a permanent position that he loves!
I retired! No regrets.
Celebrating my daughter in her 3rd yr..Master's program at Iowa for Audiology ( AuD). Getting ready to start her 4rth entire yr. Externship at Yale New Haven Connecticut Hospital. Grateful that her husband is able to take his job with him!
So proud of them!

This wine despite the musical notations for its selection is absolutely amazing! Fruit..earth..acidity..structure is gorgeous and is drinking really well now! Huge smile stuck on my face! 😁😁
Peeps 🐣 to date! For my exposure to wine! This IS the best that I have had! — 5 years ago

Paul J

9.1

Open in the bottle for 30 minutes. Dark purple color. Nose contains oak, vanilla, and subtle spice. Wine reminds me of those we had in Mallorca but with a better, velvety texture. Paired perfectly with the Chateaubriand! Was so great we made a reservation for Thursday night! Medium finish. Great QPR and local recommendation by the restaurant staff! Atmosphere and scenery definitely influenced the overall experience, but that’s how it’s supposed to be!! — 6 years ago

with Brooke

leon egozi

9.7

I must say- as bad as our Haut Brion experience was this was just the opposite. Excellent tasting, tour, atmosphere and of course the wine — 7 years ago

Margaret Mccrary

9.0

At Nayara welcome event. Maybe it was the atmosphere... but I loved it! — 7 years ago

Tim Hinck

9.3

2011 is still bangin away! Funky yet green and laced with an atmosphere of honeycomb/floral beauty. — 8 years ago

Andrew Neyer

10

How do you rate a unicorn? Amazing grounds, amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing people... a timeless wine that I was allowed to taste in the comfort of friends. 10+ thanks — 8 years ago