Aaron Tan

9.0

For the price, I expected a lot more. So did the rest on the table. Probably too young as it did improve with air, but I’ve had youthful (and cheaper) Champagne’s that performed far better than this. Started off with heaps of pears, bruised apples, and almonds on the nose. The palate was concentrated, juicy and almost too fruity for me (apples and apricot for days!). Air brought about more cut and chalkiness, as well as some floral notes. In short, I expected more depth. I suspect I’m just not a fan of the vintage. Time will tell. — 2 years ago

Vanessa

9.0

Take us to Corsica!!

We’re prepping for an upcoming class with this beauty, which comes from the southern tip of Corsica (the most southerly wine region of France 🇫🇷 ); an appellation called Corse Figari AOC.

The vineyards are farmed biodynamically (certified since 2006) and are situated on a plateau at the base of the Omu di Cagna mountain ⛰️, not far from dramatic Bonifacio cliffs rising up from the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean.

It’s made with Vermentinu (aka Rolle or Vermentino) by Clos Canarelli, devoted to producing high quality terroir-driven wines made with indigenous varieties.

This wine offers a bouquet of lemon and orange peel, white peach, crisp green apple, just-ripe pineapple, honeydew, citrus blossom, elderflower, crushed stone, arugula, and custard.

It is both vibrant and rich with a creamy mouthfeel and layered complexity. It’s absolutely delicious and we cannot wait to share it next month. — 3 years ago

with Deked1

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

One of a kind. Super cool Vermentino. — 7 years ago

Jonas Palmqvist

9.2

Very big and interesting on the nose, sometimes fruity, sometimes bloody and meaty. Elegant in the mouth with some initial dark fruit until the savoury elements take over for a long finish. — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.0

🎄 Advent Halfy Calendar Day 10 🎄

🎅 Santa says “I thought I was a fruity chap but this blends got me beat Ho Ho Ho”

📝 I say a crazy blend that works really well to deliver a Choc cherry raspberry gateaux 🎅 “mmmmm Cake, Santa likes cake”

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Laurent Perrier Brut NV

📍 Mas de Daumas Gassac 2013

🏵 90 points

🍇 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.4% Merlot, 5.3% Tannat, 3.8% Cabernet Franc, 2.5% Malbec, 2% Pinot Noir, 9% other rare varieties

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 An soft oak red & black fruit explosion through cocoa cream of black current/berry, blueberry, dark cherry & raspberry forming a black forest gateaux

👄 Med body of chocolate infused blackcurrant & dark cherry w/ raspberry & blackberry I med+ acidity

🎯 Med+ black cherry gateaux light linger
— 7 years ago

Erika Peterman

9.3

A very nice wine, especially after decanting for 3-4 hours. — 8 years ago

Severn G

9.3

2019 | Red Blend
(60% Grenache, 25% Syrah & 15% Cinsault)
Lavendette; Rosé
Provence; Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
(91-93; Drink 2023-26)

Wow, this continues to be one of my favorite Provence rosés, ripe strawberry, cold peach, watermelon rind, damp limestone, white pepper; with +3Y of age we're at peak enjoyment.

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading Julia ADOLPHE (Makeshift Castle), STRAUSS songs with orchestra (Muttertändelei, Opus 43, No. 2 / Wiegenlied, Opus 41, No. 1 / Waldseligkeit, Opus 49. No. 1 / Ruhe, meine Seele, Opus 27, No. 1 / Zueignung, Opus 10, No. 1 / Morgen, Opus 27, No. 4) all voiced by our favorite soprano Renée Fleming, and closing with STRAVINSKY (Petrushka, 1947 version).

*Unfortunately, cellist Yo-Yo Ma has had to withdraw from today's planned performance of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 due to testing positive for COVID-19. — 3 years ago

Thierry Leto

9.0

Plateau de charcuterie et fromage
Charcuterie & cheese — 4 years ago

Tatiana Chernova

9.0

Great wine🍷 — 6 years ago

Chris Reichardt

8.9

Drank it right on the spot in Sartène - delicious — 7 years ago

Kyle Harvey

9.0

Balanced. Red cherry. Persistent. Good effort. — 7 years ago

Michael Meyer

8.9

Close your eyes and it’s Corsican rosè — 8 years ago

Rachel Goyette

9.2

Crisp and spritzy, not too sweet. Super solid — 9 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.5

Find it, drink it, love it — 3 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Barush ludo nichk alegza mau @gradcru — 3 years ago

Kelly Krok

9.5

Very smooth Malbec — 5 years ago

with Joe

Audrey0917

9.5

Rose, not a red! — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.1

Nose has freshly mowed field, spring rain, light salinity, grapefruit peel and white florals.

Palate has refreshing tart (medium) lemon/grapefruit blend, wet grassy notes and great Kimmeridgian core.

Great QPR, Quincy is a wonderful alternative to Sancerre, and well worth a market search. A lightly imported AOC, but also be on the lookout for Menetou-Salon and Reuilly, which neighbor Quincy to the East and West, respectively. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2015 / No sulphites. No filtering. 3 months on amphora, 4 months on barrique. Mix of authentic grapes #nielluciu #sciaccarello #minustello #carcaghjolu #morescone that makes this #corsicanwine very enjoyable. Rich and refined. Pretty round. Some roses. Frivolous. I like it very much. — 8 years ago

Chris McClellan

8.9

Red , dried cherries and strawberries, baked overtones, med plus acid, high alcohol, that “garrigue” aromas..just a delicious wine... — 8 years ago