Burgundy, France
Domaine Jamet
Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2013
2013 vintage. Sweet fill and cork. Trashy label. Slightly less sed than expected. Big nose on the decant. Tasted after 1 hour open and 5 hours open. Medium heavy body. Roasted nuts, earth, plummy fruit and grilled beef nose and flavors. Finishing palate added a finely ground black pepper note. Consistent throughout and absolutely delicious. 05.23.25. — 2 months ago
Château Léoville-Las Cases
Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2010
Even more fantastic than the previous bottle of 2010 I enjoyed a year ago. Decanted and enjoyed over 7 hours. This was good from first pour but became great and then magnificent over the next 3.5 and 7 hours. It was still full of verve on the last sip! Early only it was more dark fruit but over time the wines softened and became a bit sweeter and rounder. Tremendous length and complexity. — 3 months ago
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah
I was going through my La Chapelle section today and my eyes got stuck on this 1999 - bottle looked absolutely pristine and I decided it was a perfect age to drink. Cork was in great condition and the wine was powerful and youthful with no signs of oxidation. Could have kept the bottle for a few more years, but it was probably perfect today. All the complex leathery earthy goodness you expect from this wine was there. — 3 months ago
Château Montrose
Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990
Drinking well with its black fruits, graphite, sweet spice, wet earth, & tobacco — a month ago
Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2009
Drinking young — a month ago
Clos des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2005
Very lush and punchy. Dark plum and cherry with a hefty dose of alcohol. Rounded and bright. Black cherry and violets. Good — 2 months ago
Château Gruaud Larose
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1962
Slightly medicinal notes. Dark fruit, leather, cedar, plum and bitter cherry. Soft and long. — 2 months ago
Vincent Dauvissat
La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010
Strangely oxed day one, glorious day two. Maybe it’s me? — 3 months ago
Château d'Esclans
Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2023
One of the best roses I have drank. Clear and elegant taste. Long fruity aftertaste. — 6 months ago
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982
Cedar, sour cherries, and pencil shavings on the nose. Dried fruit on the palate. Still drinking well! — a month ago
Domaine Auguste Clape
Cornas Syrah 2011
This was open & drinking well showing cherry, berry, plum fruit, game, pepper, olive with lots of mineral & spice — 2 months ago
Billecart-Salmon
Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend
Vivid pinkish-salmon hue with a fine stream of bubbles. Notes of strawberry, citrus peel, green apple, and brioche. Crisp acidity, a creamy mousse, and perfectly balanced dosage. Refreshing, elegant, and succulent, with a long, zesty finish. — 6 months ago
"Odedi"
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish, cloudy rim.
Red fruits on the nose with light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth and light chocolates notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, herbs, light vegetables, earth, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 10 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint Estephe is starting to drink beautifully now, but still feels young.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine in 10 years.
Rich, but not extracted. Soft and elegant. Fruity and complex. Nicely balanced and interesting.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.
A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in all New French oak barrels for 20 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$180. — a month ago