Bob McDonald

9.3

The 8th of 9 Grand Crus from Gevrey Chambertin. Medium Ruby in colour with a nose of evocative Red Fruits. Lots of power and sap and Dry Extract also Wood tannins? Similar in power to No. 4. Dry finish. — 8 years ago

Marlos Silva

9.7

Quando esses Grand Crus da Borgonha estão bons são imbàtíves — 8 years ago

with Otavio, Marcos and 1 other

David J. H. Ruiz

9.5

1/20/2017: Degustation CA Grand Crus — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

First of a bracket of 9 Grand Crus from Gevrey Chambertin from the 2013 vintage which was a slightly rich vintage for the reds- a small yield. This wine showed a hint of black pepper. Medium plus intensity on palate with an extended finish. — 9 years ago

Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

9.4

2014
Organic: Practicing
Vineyard: Fourchaume is a 250 acres (100 Ha) vineyard, planted to the left of the Grand Crus. It is arguably the most recognizable and highly reputed of the Chablis 1er Crus.
Orientation: West/Southwest
Soil: Kimmeridgien - limestone
Viticulture: AgriBio certified since 2010. Farms organically and manually works the soils. Grapes are harvested in small cases of 15 kg and are immediately pressed.
Vinification: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 50% tank and 50% neutral barrels of varying age.
Aging: Blended wines are aged on the lees for 18 months in combination of vats and barrels.
Notes: Fourchaume produces wines that are distinctly floral and fruity, possessing minerality and delicacy.
RATINGS
Publication: Burghound
Rating: 91
(from Fourchaume and Vaupoulent). A deft but not invisible application of wood set off ripe and fresh aromas of green fruit, pear, apple and quinine wisps. There is excellent richness and volume to the sappy, lush and textured medium weight flavors that possess both good punch and focused power, all wrapped in a clean, dry and ever-so-mildly austere finale. Lovely and a relatively elegant example of the cru. 91/2020+
Publication: Vinous
Rating: 91
Pale, bright yellow. Deeply pitched, youthfully subdued nose hints at nectarine, caraway seed and mint. The most intensely flavored of these 2014s, showing firm acidity and saline minerality for this often exotic premier cru. Offers an enticing balance of citrus and stone fruit flavors and salty lift and finishes with very good subtle length and sneaky energy. — 9 years ago

Liz Hale

9.5

Another one of the Grand Crus- this wine is insane- limestone imparts a bracing minerality, laser focus. — 10 years ago

Fredybeans

9.5

Noire
Nez d orange sanguine et de fruit rouge
Bouche ample sur le fruit avec un milieu et une finale minérale longue et fraîche un concentré de pinot noir sans bois et frais
Terroir de grand crus — 8 years ago

with picolator, El and 1 other

Bob McDonald

9.6

Mid fading ruby with a tawny rim. Very Burgundian in appearance and palate. Plummy Earthy aromas with a touch of tan boot polish. With air more floral notes with rose petal. Close planting and site selection has enabled Phillip Jones to craft an incredible Burgundian look alike. I think this is consistently Australias finest Pinot. Not cheap for an Aussie Pinot but cheap compared to Burgundy and I would rate this higher than a few of the Grand Crus I had last Saturday. — 9 years ago

David J. H. Ruiz

9.5

1/20/2017: Degustation CA Grand Crus — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The first of 34 Grand Crus from the 2013 vintage. A mammoth task but someone has to do it. All tasted blind. First bracket of 7 whites - all pale lemon in colour. Notes of sweet citrus and trademark oyster shell. Also a touch of honey. Long. — 9 years ago

Keith Herrick

9.2

I've had about 6 of these 08 grand crus and all have been really good, no premox on any. This one was creamy, with strong seashell minerality and lemon/apple fruit. It has Medium plus body and everything is well integrated at this point. I doubt it will get much better, but it seems like it will hold its current quality for a quite some time. — 9 years ago

Lizette

8.9

Typical Chardonnay from the region, good fruit — 9 years ago

Caleb Hopkins

9.9

Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus VS Morey-Saint-Denis Grand Crus — 11 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.5

Bouchard’s Baby Jésus, the flagship from Bouchard Père & Fils, despite being a house that produces Grand Crus from Montrachet, Bonnes Mares, Echézeaux and Clos Vougeot. It’s from a 3.9 hectare parcel of Beaune-Grèves, possibly the greatest Premier Cru in Beaune, that the Bouchard family bought in 1791 after the French Revolution brought the land from the church to the state. Opens with an extraordinary perfume that foreshadows the intensity and focus to follow. A beautiful and striking contrast of black and red fruit purity slides with ease across the smooth stone minerality. Secondary wildflower and black tea are just present enough to allow delicate tertiary notes of coffee, meat, and underbrush to linger around the lengthy finish. Nothing is concentrated or extracted and yet the intensity is hair-raising. Excellent. — 8 years ago

David J. H. Ruiz

9.5

1/20/2017: Degustation CA Grand Crus — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

Gorgeous nose. Consistent theme of violets with all these Vosne Romanee Grand Crus. Opulent- concentrated - superlative. Could enjoy now quite happily but once those layers unravel in the coming years it will become even more amazing. The opulent fruit concealing the tannins at present. — 9 years ago

Tara Rowland

9.6

Lastest Tatty grand cru 50/50 chard, pinot...delicious!!! — 9 years ago

Morgan Diamant

9.6

Really awesome Riesling - a fun trip down memory lane. The nose is just pure heaven with an extremely rich palate. Not quite as much acidity as on their Rangen grand crus but really decadent and easy drinking. Turns me into a Kid at a candy shop. $18/glass at Sepia — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Gewurztraminer is a varietal that does particularly well in New Zealand in my tasting experience. Gorgeous nose of lychees with floral spicy notes. Voluptuous on the front and middle palates but finishes dry. The perfect wine with Asian food. In a word - delicious. Another brilliant Gewürztraminer is made at Gisborne in the North Island by Vinoptima whose goal it is to produce the worlds best Gewürztraminer to challenge the Grand Crus of Alsace. — 10 years ago

Jeff Hollinden

9.7

New Years Eve treat. — 11 years ago