Jim Wagonfeld

9.2

Tightly wound and in need of additional age. Dark red in color. Raspberry, blackberry and earth. Solid acid spine. Tannins need further tempering. Built to last and scored with a eye to the future. A very small production (174 cases) partnership of Veronique Drouhin and Isabelle Dutartre. — 6 years ago

with Judy

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

The 2012 ‘Laurene’ Pinot Noir by the talented Veronique Drouhin is a stunning effort at now seven years of age. Very pretty red rose petals aromas connect with shades of peat moss, white truffle shavings and black fruits, with smoky undertones that round out this fantastic nose. The palate has an incredible combination of freshness and richness, with gobs of minerality. The balance imparted is gorgeous, as vibrant minerals collide with ripe red cherry, guava, teaberry and cran-pomegranate flavors. While a delight to enjoy now, this is only starting to come of age. Drink 2019-2038- 95 — 7 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

* appearance: medium reddish purple with amber rim
* aromas: black cherry, lavender, cinnamon, and a hint of smoke, intensified with time in the glass
* palate: intense dark berry fruit, black cherry, beautifully balanced
* structure: dry, medium body, medium+ acid, medium tannins, 14.1% alcohol
* finish: grippy, tannic, medium+ length
* winemaking: sourced from LIVE-certified sustainable vineyard at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, winemaker Veronique Drouhin
* pairing: grilled salmon and quinoa
* cost: $36 — 8 years ago

with Kelly

Kate Kreimer

9.0

Was perfect with our pots of Traditional French mussels. A perfect balance of fruit and acids to complete and complement the meal. I'm thinking on other menus - all shellfish/fish oriented. Whitefish Veronique could be perfect! — 10 years ago

S C O T T S H E L D E N

8.9

Another great value from the Languedoc in this Carignane and Grenache blend. — 12 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.8

at dinner with Veronique Drouhin in Beaune in the historic cellars of the Ducs of burgundy followed by a Drouhin Bonnes Mares 1990 also superb and timeless — 13 years ago

Joan Ziegler

9.2

Veronique & Phil just married - cheers to them socially distanced in my backyard in Menlo Park. What fun! — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Haut-Bailly Dinner in SF with Veronique Sanders of Haut-Bailly.

The La Parde is fresh, bright, ripe, dark fruit & easy to drink young. The La Parde will be renamed as Haut-Bailly II with the release of the 2018 vintage. They are also releasing a third wine Haut-Bailly III and a Rosé wine beginning with their 2019 vintage.

Served with Gnocchi a la Parisienne. The best Gnocchi we’ve had outside of Italy @Mathilde French Bistro

Wine will improve 2-3 points with 7-10 more years in bottle.

Photos of; Clyde Beffa Owner of K&L Wine Merchants & Veronique Sanders, dinner menu & pairing & dinner guests.

— 6 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.5

floral-fresh and dried red. Bing cherry, currant. Firm tannins, medium + acid. ‘light’ in the mouth but as Veronique does- very flavorful and complex — 8 years ago

Jaelene Mannerfeldt

9.0

Dinner at Borgia in Geneva with Veronique. — 10 years ago

Jamie Mcfadden

9.6

Brought back in our suitcase😄 — 10 years ago

Robert W

9.7

Great wine from some great people. Love u guys — 12 years ago

Vincent Bottreau

9.8

Grand Cru ! — 13 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

Haut-Bailly Dinner in SF with Veronique Sanders of Haut-Bailly.

The 2010 is an excellent vintage but, it is for the later part of your life or your children.

This is drinking beautifully with a 4 hour decant. The structure & tension are just starting to their softening stage. The length and balance are in the forget about it range and will just get better & better. Ripe, stunning fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, plum & a touch of blue fruits. Moist clay & top soils, stones, mint, graphite, fresh tobacco, dark cola, anise to black licorice with stunning, withering floral bouquet. Acidity is perfect. The finish is everything you want in a Bordeaux.

Definitely a 99-100 point wine in 15 years plus.

Served with the Cheese Plate; Red Hawk, Hop Along & Roquefort. @Mathilde French Bistro

Photos of; Clyde Beffa Owner of K&L Wine Merchants & Veronique Sanders, dinner menu & pairing, Veronique talking terroir/vintages & dinner guests. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Established in 1987, DD Oregon is owned by famed Burgundy producer, Maison Joseph Drouhin. Hand-crafted by fourth generation winemaker, Veronique Drouhin-Boss. Ruby with fruit and sweet floral scents, very French in style. On the palate cherry and blueberry with pepper and earthy notes. Young but integrated tannins, well defined, elegant with underlying richness, long finish.
— 7 years ago

Daragh Hoey

9.0

Prototypically fantastic for the varietal. — 10 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Mountain air, lemon rind, pine, fresh cut grass, acid. Yum. — 10 years ago

Jamie Mcfadden

10

Amazing smokiness, and so loved visiting this special place! — 11 years ago

Vincent Bottreau

9.2

#2010 Hebinger soif ! #alsace — 12 years ago