Her Mir Tage

9.1

I never expected the 2011 Chambertin to have such a firm backbone! I opened it yesterday at 3:30 for decanter breathing, then started glass-breathing at 6:30. Right after pouring, it was extremely tight – it wasn't until 8:30, after two full hours in the glass, that the aromas finally emerged: intense floral and powdery rose notes, with a powerful structure, great depth, and hints of chocolate, earth, leather, tobacco, and a peppery spice. The fruit was certainly there, but it wasn't soft or delicate. To be honest, this was a great wine in terms of aroma, structure, and quality – but it wasn't easy drinking. It felt like hard work, and frankly, it's not my preferred style. I took half the bottle home. Then tonight at 6:00, I opened the remaining half – and wow, the nose was bursting with wild roses, violets, and powdery perfume. The palate was a pure delight: the tannins had turned incredibly silky, with black cherry and sour plum intertwined, finishing clean, sweet, and refreshing. Completely opened up. This wine, when closed, is deep, introverted, and grand in structure; once open, it becomes flamboyant and exuberant. From now on, I think the best approach for Chambertin is an 8-hour decanter breather, followed by glass-breathing to appreciate its evolution along the way. — 6 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Omakase lalo — 2 months ago

Lindsey Kelley

9.2

From 9/20/25 this was a solid cab sav — 2 months ago

Dave

9.2

This is a nice cab. Supple, dark, a little spice. People are posting prices anywhere from $20 to $50. I paid $43 🤷‍♂️
Listening to Neil Young (Rust) — 3 months ago

David Dorn

8.9

Nice chinon- classic expression and beautiful with food — 4 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.2

Beast! Big, burly, brooding, and bawesome.
Rich and gamey with smoky olive brine and savory layers of earth. Tucking a couple away. — 7 months ago

Vladimir Chamovskikh

9.0

22 года шампанское . Выпускают раз в 20 лет только в лучшие года . Интересный насыщенный вкус, в начале как зеленое яблоко нотки. — 6 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Primera cena troigoss — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Cena lider mty @ gand cru — 2 months ago

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.4

highly recommend!!! — 3 months ago

Jan de Weerd

9.3

Concentrated, spicy, intense. Charles’s Smith style! — 4 months ago

with Tammy and

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.4

Rich, round, and weighty. Bright sweet lemon and brioche notes. 12 % ABV with a long grippy finish. Balance is the single best descriptor and pure pleasure the result. Prime example of a California character driven non-jammy Chablis-nuanced Chardonnay. Bravo! — 5 months ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Still lovely after all these years. — 7 months ago

with Bonnie

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng @rvr — a month ago

Tom Auer

9.0

Had a bottle over a week or two earlier this year. Wild stuff. — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Omakase lalo — 2 months ago

JKT

9.0

Michelle balanced though on the acidic side and very well paired with mushroom chicken rice by Evan — 2 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Yeast Chalk mineral. Brioche. Citrus. Slightly Liquor like. Rich Minerally. Slightly smoky. Balanced. Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Champagne Blend @, JL, 260426 — 3 months ago

JeremyC

9.0

Melissa shared this at Swrl during post blind pizza etc. 1968 in 2/26. Fun — 6 months ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Got away with more aging than recommended. Still lovely. — 7 months ago

with Bonnie