Domaine De L'ours Bleu
Chêne Bleu
Héloïse Syrah Grenache 2013
Totally unlike the last time I tried it, two years ago. time has done this good- and perhaps some bottle variation is at play here too.
This is sappy and delicious. Herbal character, very pure. Some bo funk. Pinot noir elegance with persistent tannins. — 9 months ago
Jean François Ganevat
Y'a Bon the Canon Gamay Blend
Gamay. Magnum — 2 years ago
Clos de L'ours
L'Accent Rosé Blend 2020
Cherry Jolly Rancher and flowers nose. On the palate dry and more mineral. Nuanced. Then floral again. I adore. — 3 years ago
Martell
Cordon Bleu Cognac
Private Collection. Keeping 5 year plus. — 4 months ago
Chêne Bleu
Ventoux Rosé 2023
At The Grey in Savannah — 9 months ago
Chêne Bleu
Le Rosé 2022
Notes of white cranberry, red currants, and flowers. — a year ago
Domaine de la Marinière
La Peau De L'Ours Chinon Cabernet Franc
Domestique wine club. Third time with this guy and doesn’t disappoint. Glu-Glu with structure and a bit of snap at the end. Notes of fresh summer blueberry and field hay. Lovely. — 3 years ago
Clos de L'ours
Le Chemin Red Blend 2019
It’s getting increasingly difficult to find traditional Cotes de Provence AOC reds. Is it that American importers aren’t interested, or are Provençal producers making less and less in favor of cash-flow-friendly rose? I don’t know. But this is a nice one. Near equal parts Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. Nose is complex, with spicy dark berry ooze, roasted herbs, iodine, crushed rock. Mouthfilling and with some serious weight, it’s a lot like a good Gigondas or Vacqueyras in style. Very savory- leaning flavors. 14.5% alc. Still some significant tannic presence, but it’s not intrusive. This will actually improve, I think, over the next couple of years. — 7 months ago
As far as Provence rouge, it’s a tough category and not one my clientele has inquired about. Côtes du Rhône and CdP are what the consumer is familiar with and asks for by name. It’s up to the salesman to suggest Bandol, Cassis, Minervois, Corbieres, etc. At the moment there is simply too much wine on the market and the average consumer reaches for familiarity. Drink what you know.
Freddy R. Troya
A classic, polished Champagne that delivers both charm and depth. Bright notes of green apple, lemon zest, honey, and brioche unfold with every sip. Fine bubbles and vibrant acidity keep it fresh and elegant throughout.
There’s a lovely balance of orchard fruit, floral hints, and that signature toasty croissant finish from bottle aging. Versatile and food-friendly, great with seafood, seared white meats, or simply on its own as a celebratory aperitif. 🎉🍏🥂 — 3 days ago