Château Grand Pontet

Domaine Henri Boillot

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014

2014 vintage. Decanted. Yes, decanted. Let this warm up a tad from the 39 degree storage. Ridiculous lemon curd, orange peel, "minerality" and just ripened Anjou pear hither and fro. Tasted 1.25 hours after decanting and slowly warming up (tasted at approx 64 degrees). Rocking now and in the zone for the next 4-5 years without difficulties/speedbumps. Phenomenal. 7.5.24. — 23 days ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Pop and pour. A beautiful dark ruby red color. On the nose: very aeromatic with dark fruit, herbaceous, some funky earth, leather and touch of mint. Taste: dark cherry, chocolate espresso, spice, tar, little bit of green veggie, and a medium dry finish with a slight still there tannic kick. — 8 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
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Jacques Selosse

Substance Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

2001 base
Disgorged 2008
The hallmark oxidative note but not strong in the context of Selosse. Lots of complexity. A very interesting mixture of almonds, peaches and citrus scents and flavors. Felt a little heavy in the mouth. Almost felt like I was drinking a still wine rather than champagne.
— 17 days ago

Neil, Shay and 28 others liked this

Château Pavie

Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

Drinking well, full bodied showing sweet dark fruits, savory spices, crushed rock, mocha & tobacco — 6 days ago

Shay, Jan and 9 others liked this

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

FirstNight @Paris — a day ago

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Louis Latour

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2017

Nicho rodo ludo barush pozas keno — 22 days ago

Jan, Severn and 6 others liked this

Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

#4-disgorged 2017, 2011 base
#5-disgorged 2016, 2010 base
#6-disgorged 2010, 2003 base
#7-disgorged 2008, 2001 base
#8-disgorged 2007, 2002 base
Amazing consistency, oxidative notes with apricots and apple cider. On the palate, green apples , sherry notes and citrus zest. What separated the bottles were the various levels of freshness. All were enjoyable but none had that “wow” factor. My rating is a composite.
— 23 days ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

2000 vintage. Never a fave L-B vintage as it has always seemed a little too much sizzle and not enuff steak. FF two decades and said wine is drinking more like a Napa cab vs a BDX. Chunky and in a state of transition (discombobulated) but still medium-heavy body after two+ decades. The 2005 is more affordable and drinking better, imho, currently. Will this effort will ever round into form for dedicated L-B fans going back to the 1985 vintage? Not tasting it. Storybook fill and cork. Decanted and tasted immediately, after 30 mins and after two hours. Aggressive sed. 7.3.24. — 21 days ago

Ted, Andrew and 17 others liked this

Château Fleur Cardinale

Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Paul J
9.4

PnP. Classic Bordeaux color and nose. Better than my last bottle. Medium plus depth and finish. Great quality for a great price! — 7 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Distribuidora, Tom and 13 others liked this

Jacques Selosse

V.O. Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

2004 base
Disgorged 2010
A very fresh nose of apricots, nuts, spice and brioche. Very powerful when it hits your palate. Apples, pears, and lemon zest battle for supremacy of your taste buds. Prominent acidic bite
— 17 days ago

Austin, Neil and 30 others liked this