Freddy R. Troya

9.5

An incredible delectable white blend of 67% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Sémillon, and 11% Muscadelle by Lynch-Bages, a 5th Growth Chateau, that its wines quality exceeds far beyond its status of the 1855 class. Limited quantity available, and exceptionally balanced white, creamy on the nose thanks to its aging process as the Must was exposed up to 6 months in barrels on lees with 50% French oak that provides enough complexity to keep your sense stimulated. Bright character, lemon peel, dry and yet some decent crispiness, a bit of mandarin and cream pie on the back end of the palate. Vinified to drink it young and fresh! If you find it, get it without hesitation, you will love it. — 2 months ago

Eric

8.9

Great value for a weekday red. — 6 months ago

Marta Jackowska

9.5

Young, fresh, delicious Corton Charlemagne. Perfect first bottle for one of our favorite venues….slightly oaky, nutty scent with soft apricot/peachy flavor….it went disappeared pretty quickly so can’t be bad! — 6 months ago

with Neville

Justin Lalor

8.9

Medium body with delightful raspberry notes. Structure is a little off balance for me, with alcohol punching above its weight at least in the first glass. Very good value CdR. — 9 months ago

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9.6

The 2020 Domaine de Chevalier is brilliant. Bright, poised and wonderfully pure, the 2020 Domaine de Chevalier marries the radiance of the year with tremendous freshness. Red cherry fruit, blood orange, mint, star anise and cinnamon all meld together. The 2020 is a wine built on aromatic presence and persistence, more so than heft, with all the elements very nicely balanced. What a wine! Tasted two times. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023) — 2 years ago

Carter Pelham

9.1

Lovely. Grass, honeydew, slightly waxy. Great balance. — 4 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Banana peel, mineral, citrus, quince, saline, mild florals. Both creamy and acidic. So good. — 5 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.1

Nice floral acidity. Very pleasant to drink right now — 4 months ago

with Jonathan

Garen Staglin

9.6

Beautiful fruit. Acid and long finish. No oxidation. — 4 months ago

Karen Lowenstein

9.5

$350 let’s open it up. Delicious drinking full bodied but light. Perfect for pork chops! 2/25 — 6 months ago

Inseon Hwang

8.9

Dark cherries. A little organic bark. Black pepper and cassis. Subtle minerals. — 8 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

Way to early but strong taste of pear and white fruit/flowers. Very promising — 9 months ago

John Tan

9.2

Last day of CNY at Arthur’s house. Smoky, flinty nose. Smokiness hits hard on palate. Ripe lemons. Balanced and elegant. — 2 years ago

Louisa Scott

8.9

Light & bright. — 5 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.8

This is simply delightful, bloody awesome actually.
Typical Napa-purity and dito density, yet laced with Bdx-like treble-notes of freshness, acidity and transparency.
Served it alongside maigret/parsnip/anise-jus, but liked it better before and after this fantastic dish.
Score might be on the conservative side… — 5 months ago

Chris McCauley

9.0

Enjoyed at La Forét in San Jose, CA. — 5 months ago

Kim Tobin

9.2

Great Sauvignon Blanc/ white Bordeaux- citrus taste but not too fruity- crisp, and I do taste a hint of peach and apricot!!complemented our roast chicken and potatoes ! — 6 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.7

2009 vintage. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. This estate has an impressive track record of high quality, even before it was bought by the Bernard family. Olivier Bernard managed to considerably expand the vineyards without compromising the quality of the wine, which is one my favourites. Unfortunately they use 100% Diam corks these days, which sadly stopped me from buying the wines. Anyway, this deeply coloured 2009 is a beauty that starts to shine with only 5 minutes in the glass. Impressive aromatics of black fruit, cedar wood, dark chocolate, vanilla, subtle spices and delicate floral hints. In the mouth it is extremely elegant and effortless, with everything in the right place. Exquisite balance with layered, perfectly ripe ( but not jammy) black fruit, embedded in a solid ripe tannic structure, and a very, very long finish. Everything falls into place, nothing is overdone, absolutely impressive, even if I believe it hasn't even reached its peak yet. This should age effortlessly for decades. Ab. 13,5%. — 7 months ago

Robert Krupp

9.0

Racy citrus and mineral. Pleasantly surprised — 3 years ago

Richard Poulin

9.0

Je suis un fan de muscadet. Pas de ces versions acides et étriquées à vous détartrer ce qu’il vous reste d’émail aux dents, non. Plutôt de ces envolées fluides, légères, agiles et admirablement tracées livrées par un melon de bourgogne traité aux petits oignons. À celui-ci s’ajoutent texture saline et densité qui allonge la finale. Top ! — 4 years ago