Gae Saccoccio - NdC

9.8

Vintage 1949 in Burgundy according to Broadbent: “..most perfect end of a decade - elegant, well-balanced wines”; Clive Coates in his book Cote D'Or: "best vintage of 40's all-perfect beauty and purity”; Robert M. Parker Jr.: “it was the best of post world war II vintages before 1959”
Henri Leroy at that time was négociant based in Auxey-Duresses, his mythical daughter Lalou Bize-Leroy in 1949 was only seventeen.
Les Cazetiers is amongst the most elevated of Premier Cru site in Gevrey-Chambertin - and indeed the whole of Burgundy.
I drank this precious bottle on Mount Etna with #FrankCornelissen and other dear friends. Uncork this bottle lead to a surgical operation. Just begun to pull it out, a light breath of wine molecule with air bubbles magically have emerged on the surface of the cork. It's been like witness the passing away of a dying old man (or Pinot Noir must be a woman?) That humanized wine had held "élan vital", hope and breath inside him for the last 66 years! A miracle of a wine still so tasty, robust, citrusy, vibrant, earthy, incredibly alive and well-preserved despite color and neck level did not bode so well.. that's what I thought and I'll remember until I die: "the wine was waiting for us to drink it up, he gave off his mortal blow to offer us life, joy and smile!" — 9 years ago

with Alberto

Aeiko Mitchell

9.0

On the right @ PR&Pinot — 10 years ago

Uncle Bill, FWS, IWP

9.4

A fantastic value at $46.50 a bottle. Opened at 3:00 and by 5:30 was presenting beautifully. Coates gives the producer two stars (only 29 two-stars in all of the Côte d'Or — only 17 three-star). Grand Cru level 1er Cru. 2007 was not a great year — this wine is an exception. — 10 years ago

with Tim and Darren

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.3

Duane Coates is doing it right. Retains the bright fruit character & full texture while balancing all on a savory edgy finish. — 11 years ago

Keith Crump

8.9

Having read Clive Coates and Jancis Robinson comments on Clos de Vouget my expectations had been adjusted a light Pinot which opened up with good fruit raspberry and strawberry with mint notes a good Otago NZ could equal this, went well with baked Salmon — 11 years ago

Ilaria Ropolo

8.9

Classic method from Hampshire in the UK, 12%. My first taste of sparkling wine from Great Britain. Light, but intense yellow color, with very fine perlage. "Cold" nose, with scents of confectionery, but a bit "pollaio" too. In the mouth immense acidity (a bit too much for me), and very citrous . Not my favorite. 81/100 — 11 years ago

Charlee Bettise

9.0

Mmmmm... Coates du Rhone Rose. Mellon and strawberry with a full body feel, a touch of creaminess and ends on a lovely peppery note.. — 12 years ago

Daniel McGeough

9.4

😍 As Clive Coates would say, very fine! — 9 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.6

A #Malbec from #SouthAustralia by Duane Coates, owner & #winemaker of #coateswines. Twisted the #screwcap on this 2012 #RobeVineyard #malbec for dins. Cheers Duane & thanks for the very good #booze! It has a generous nose, with dark red & black #cherry notes tethered to a #palate that is sumptuous & savoury, the latter something found in every #wine he makes. Love the #savouriness, #acidity & gripping #tannin structure of his #redwine offerings. — 10 years ago

with Kn

Farrah Felten-Jolley

VP Sales and Marketing Klinker Brick Winery

10

Amazing British sparkling with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. — 10 years ago

with Stefan and Jeremy

Jameson Fink

Host Wine Without Worry podcast

9.0

A Clive Coates-ian "Very fine indeed." — 10 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.1

nuanced, slaking, & thoroughly enjoyable wine that breaks thru the jammy constraints of south Australian fruit bombs. — 11 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

10

seriously, one of the best Chardonnays produced outside Beaune. Beautiful, delicate, yet surprisingly powerful, a hauntingly good wine that will age perfectly. — 11 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.6

excellent wine by thinking winemaker — 11 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.0

aussies have an affinity for sem. coaxing a linear precision yet allowing some waxy thoughts. the SB adds touch if hay and pee pee de chat. Duane does it right. — 12 years ago

Karina Ryan

9.5

Pretty impressed...light and fruity and yet smoky. Not overwhelming yet complex. I would totally recommend this, and will buy this again. Organic and no sulfites detected is of course awesome! — 10 years ago

Brad Donaldson

9.0

What a wacky and amazing blend. Presenting amazingly for a 2012 and provided useful for a side by side Riedel glass tasting. A really fantastic blend of Touriga Nacional, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Syrah, Malbec, Cinsaut and Garnacha. — 10 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.4

2012 #Coates #organic #chardonnay from the #AdelaideHills Elegant, structured, & intellectually stimulating #wine. Not listed and sadly, unavailable in the US...for now. — 10 years ago

Katelyn Chakey

9.0

Go to organic red — 10 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.7

As Clive Coates would say, "Very fine, indeed." In a great spot right now, just bursting with character. Thanks, Jordan! Throwback to last Saturday. — 11 years ago

with Jordan

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.5

salty savory sipping. yum. — 11 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.4

Excellent Adelaide Hills Pinot. Will age gracefully — 11 years ago

Greg Cobuzio

9.2

Medium bodied wine that went great with gnocchi in a Bolognese sauce! — 11 years ago

Ben de Vin

9.0

BIG Shiraz in the best possible way, beautiful! — 12 years ago