Had a glass in Champaign. Rude, rustic, woody and sensitive. — 3 months ago
July 29, 2025 bouchard pere & fils with Tristan & Julien. More apple notes. Combo of 4 terrasse of Chevalier-Montrachet. — 5 months ago
I interviewed this juice to present itself as the house summer sipper .:) — 10 months ago
Consistency is their middle name.
This has just started to shift from fresh to aging.
Bruised red apple/pear, lemon, lime zest, tropical melons, drier stone fruits, whipped cream, ginger, brioche, graham cracker, very light caramel/butterscotch notes, grey volcanics, limestone marl, sea fossils, gritty chalk, white & yellow flowers with greens, excellent lively acidity and a well balanced-knitted, elegant & smartly polished finish that lasts near two-minutes. — a month ago
Racy with some grip, good fruit/mineral combo — 5 months ago
Better on the second day — 5 months ago
Bright, lively, full of floral notes, honey, a touch of sweetness. Lot of apple/ pear, nice mineraly finish — 9 months ago

Used the Durand on the cork - soaked to the edge. Decanted for 2 hours.
This wine had some gaminess. Smooth. Fruit was a bit wild and overpowered by the savory flavors.
Paired well with the chicken skewers and onions. Needed complex flavors in the food to pair well.
Good but quite a bit below the Beaucastel — 3 months ago
Bouchard Pere & Fils, July 29, 2025 Tristan/Julien. Nose cherry Pinot Noir. 2 meter clay and then limestone. Deeper and richer soil. Approachable. Luscious. Charming. €60 bottle. — 5 months ago
Transport me to France and let’s fucking go. — 6 months ago
Brotte Barville La Fiole Vintage Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010, France
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Pretty color of light ruby with a light brick rim.
On the nose prunes, raisins and fresh red berries.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with red cherries, currants, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth and peppercorn.
This 15-year-old red blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape feels very young, especially right out of the bottle, with lots of acidity to carry it much further. Complex and interesting. Elegant and rich.
An interesting wine with port-like aromas on the nose and feels very fresh on the palate.
Still young and needs a few hours to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
Delicious by itself as a sipping wine and good with food too.
A blend of mostly Grenache with Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault and 4 other local Varietals. Aged in French oak barrels for 10 years. A tiny production of only 900 bottles made.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$225. — 8 months ago
Jeroen Koenen
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