Mark S.

9.1

Dark ruby red. Aromatic strawberry, plum rich, violet. Juicy. Bouchard Pare & Fils Gevrey Chambertin 19 @14000, Txin, 241127 — 7 months ago

Anthony James Marr

9.5

Wonderful cote rotie with notable density and depth — 10 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.6

Cedric Bouchard makes some of the most singular, vinous and terroir expressive wines in Champagne which is even taken to the next level in his prized and ultra rare cuvée, La Bolorée. 2015 was a particularly great vintage for Bouchard and every cuvée I’ve tried has been fantastic. La Bolorée, 100% Pinot Blanc from 50+ year-old vines on limestone soils, is powerful, detailed and multidimensional showing layer upon layer of rich orchard fruit, white flowers and salty minerals. Just my 4th time having this bottling, but it is always a special drinking experience. We did not decant, but drank from Zalto Burgundy which somehow didn’t break on a boat 😅
— 3 years ago

Jill Hutko

9.0

Had this at Carretta on the Gulf with the Huyck’s. — 4 years ago

Jordan Yu

9.5

Third rating for this: started at 10 degrees , and warmed up to around 15-18 in a warm 29 degrees tropical Singapore. Was fresh, crisp, lemon-like at first, followed by zesty mandarin orange flavours that finally matured to mellow honey apricots. Best of all coloured like the upcoming Chinese New Year - perfect gold. — 4 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.0

Unfiltered. Medium ruby. Medium intensity aromas of dried orange peel, rose petal, violet, clove. Dry, medium+ abv, medium acidity, low silky tannin, black plum, black cherry, raspberry, lovely touch of herbs and great depth, Very Good Quality — 5 years ago

Phillip Cooper

9.0

Really tight, at first... searing acidity. Mellowed after a while. #lastglassbest — 6 years ago

David Stein

9.3

Dueling 01's tonight! reaching its prime. — 8 years ago

Rob Moose

9.1

Ok entering a hopefully long peak drinking window. Beautifully balanced, long and still refreshing — 10 years ago

Patrick V

9.0

A fairly reasonable priced (<2500jpy) from one of my fav regions - well made and smooth. — 10 years ago

with Yoko

Andrew May

10

Ethan champagne - April 2018 — 8 months ago

John Willison

9.0

Charleston Food and Wine Classic…Rhône tasting. — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Note, in 2019 hail cut yields by 40%, Deep Ruby with concentrated aromas of ripe dark fruits and spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with leather, licorice and smoky herb notes. Fine tannins, hints of oak on medium+ finish ending with fruit, herb and earthy mineral tones. Nice! — 2 years ago

Tim Hinck

9.3

Killer BdB. Intense acid, lemon curd, and some awesome sea aromas (not salinity). Would love to revisit in 8 years — 3 years ago

Kate

8.9

Dark pungent wine. Taste better than smell. 15%. Sat for over an hour and didn’t open up. Drinkable but not what I expected for a a chateauneuf du pape — 4 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Pretty much exactly what you’d guess an Italian Gamay would taste like. Plus Gros’ gotta stick together. — 5 years ago

Leonard Huot

8.9

@brasserie lecole — 5 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.1

Magnum. Really nice. A bit of toast on the initial sip. — 8 years ago

with Ilida

Nowell Karten

9.2

Nose and palate of yellow flowers and citrus. Notably fresh, compared to recent tired bottle. — 9 years ago

Jonathan Owen

9.0

Wonderful balance and complex soft fruits and buttery soft acid and nutty. This what I hope for from Burgundy. — 10 years ago

Chris Blacklidge

9.2

2010. Tight/taut. Disgorged April 2012. — 11 years ago

Harry Hackett

9.2

Under rated wine. Great restaurant but still a great wine. — 8 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark golden in color with a brownish hue.

Light nose and very dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing lemons, apples, spices, light over ripen citrus fruits, earth, light wood, herbs, light vegetables and white pepper.

Short finish with limes and bitter herbs.

This 28 year old is a little past its prime, but still drinkable and interesting.

I had higher expectations, but at this age, it really depends on the individual bottle. That said, I still enjoyed it.

Needed 30 minutes to open up properly.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$250. — 9 months ago

Brent Young

9.0

Mature
Small tight bubbles
Dusty yellow fruit with almonds and some hints of cellar age on the nose

The taste is light fruit flavors of bruised apple and pear, lemon cream, and brioche. Not clearly BdN as I didn’t pick up any red fruits

This comes in an elegant, soft package with a bit of creamy texture. Age has softened this. Some would love the elegance but others might find it past it’s prime.  I preferred this with more intensity and focus but this is very pleasant to drink.
I found a couple of bottles hiding in my cellar. Ideally I would have checked in more frequently to follow it’s development. Many think grower champagnes are most odeal in the 3-8 year window of bottle age. When do you prefer them generally?
— 3 years ago

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9.5

The 2016 Blanc de Noirs Presle is an explosion of aromas, flavors and textures. A Champagne of tremendous aromatic intensity, the Presle screams with Pinot character, certainly more so than the earlier wines in this range. The Presle emerges from a tiny parcel of measuring 0.25 hectares planted with 10 different Pinot clones over 15 rows. It is beguiling, nuanced and so full of character. I love the energy here. Zero dosage. Disgorged: April, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020) — 5 years ago

James Webb

9.2

Amazing nose. Some complexities not often seen in rose. Earthy, forest floor tones on the nose intermixed with berries growing in the underbrush. Lovely acid and body. Sweet finish — 5 years ago

E & K G

9.2

2009 vintage, disgorged June 2013. 100% Pinot Meunier. I'm starting to love the unique flavor profile of this grape. A beautiful streak of acidity right down the palate, with a hint of fruit that just rolls around on the mid palate, making it a fun bottle. — 8 years ago

Nick Davis

9.5

Woah! Lots of stuff. Cheesy. Called Chablis. — 9 years ago

Marc Pavan

9.6

At #bardotbrasserie in #aria hotel and casino. Mistake with the steaks. Ended up with 4! Needed a greasy red for all that red meat!!!! — 10 years ago

with Leslie

Michael Ochsner

8.9

Big, big wine with big, fat acid. Very giving, almost too much. Canned fruit cocktail! — 11 years ago

with Jon, Neil and 1 other