Domains Des La Vielle

Domaine & Selection

Meursault Chardonnay 2007

Domaine Coche Dury is arguably the most sought after internationally of white Burgundy domains according to Jasper Morris MW in his tome “Inside Burgundy “. This wine had aromas of Lemon and Citrus flowers. On the palate Lemon juice - lean with mineral and M plus acidity. In hindsight should have left this last one for a few years. A wine of restraint and elegance - a tinge of honey after a while. For the Coche Dury village style only 25% new wood is used. This wine rarity was suggested to me years ago by a former owner of Prince Wine store and Burgundy nut Phillip Rich. Must seek out later vintages. — 8 years ago

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Who said, “07’s wouldn’t age?”

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Sous Bois Champagne Blend

Greg Ballington
9.1

Third wine we tasted after our tour at Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the domains history and all the wines.

Light golden yellow and lively. A touch sweet on the nose with marzipan and nutty notes. Medium plus acidity (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Oak definitely felt on the palate with some nutty and cream elements. Some citrus fruits too in the long finish. Drink till 2023.

This bottling was started in 2012 and is made up of equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunièr. 100% of the fruit is vinified in barrel with on 7 grams of sugar. Aged for 7 years on the lees.
— 8 years ago

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Billecart-Salmon

Extra Brut Champagne Blend

Greg Ballington
9.2

First of the wines after our tour at Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the domains history and all the wines.

Bright pale yellow and lots of tiny bubbles. Very lively. Fresh and crisp on the nose with some nutty notes as well as layers of green apples. Balanced acidity (7.5/10) with a medium plus body. Lovely mouthfeel with a touch of tartiness. Layered with green apples, lemon zest, stone fruits, gravel, almonds and beautiful freshness. Long and mouthwatering finish. Drink till 2024.

Made up of 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Aged for a minimum of 5 years on the lees. Disgorged in January of 2017.
— 8 years ago

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Domaine Laroche

Vieille Voye Chablis Chardonnay 2014

Coming from a plot vineyard at vielle voye. Pure and clean, needs time. — 9 years ago

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Domaine de la Vielle Fontaine

Les Cloux Rully 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Top notch. Opened up after an hour in the decanter and had real depth of flavour. Worth the wait.... — 10 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Valentine's Day champagne. Paired well with berries, smoked trout, chocolate covered fruit, asiago cheese and mimilette vielle cheese. — 10 years ago

Bruno Verdi

Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio

Favorite white at Domains South tasting. — 7 years ago

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Le Dix de Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2014

For £35 this is a cracking 🇨🇱 wine in 2012 so is the 2014 as good? Nearly but it’s a beauty for this money 👍 Another one of my Chile favourites 😉

📍 Domains Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Le Dix de Los Vascos 2014

🏵 92 points w/ more potential

🍇 85%+ Cabernet Sauvignon w/ Syrah & Carmenère

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 Black berry fruits through cocoa, raspberry & soft oak w/ herbs & spiced cherry

👄 Med body of smooth creamy blackberry, blackcurrant & blueberry in chocolate raspberries w/ a light liquorice tone

🎯 Long black creamy fruit linger w/ a raspberry cocoa kiss

🐷 Paired w/ pigs in blankets as a snack (non 🇬🇧 folks may need to google that or pop to Instagram too see 😁) love those little porky sticks 😍
— 7 years ago

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Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Greg Ballington
9.5

Last wine we tasted after our tour at Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the domains history and all the wines.

Bright golden yellow with tons of tiny bubbles. Thick nose with layers of honey, stone and white fruits, almonds and some lemon zest. Well rounded with high acidity (7.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Fresh, lively and zesty on the palate with layers of brioche, stone fruits, green apples and a touch of citrus. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2037.

Made up of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from the same plot every vintage. Only 20% is vinified in oak and also aged for 13 years on the lees.
— 8 years ago

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Truly an amazing champagne

Shepherd Neame

Faversham Brewery IPA

Isssu de la plus vielle brasserie d'Angleterre d'après l'étiquette. Ipa au goût fort malté par rapport au houblon. Biere agréable un peu crémeuse et facile à boire — 9 years ago

Trader Moon

Moon X Black Pinot Noir

Tasted with a 2013 Domains Des Pentrix burgundy (disappointing) and a 2014 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone (my go-to wine). The Moon X, a $7 Trader Joe offering, held it's own. Better than the French Pinot and giving Belle Good a run for the money. This is a buy-a-case Pinot Noir for everyday use. — 9 years ago

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Domaine Robert Sirugue

Les Petits Monts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 1997

Super bon vieux bourgogne. Reflets dorés, transparence, nez de vielle cave, et bouche vive, fleurie..

Un vrai bon moment
— 9 years ago

Domaine de la Vielle Fontaine

Cuvée Nadine Résigny Rully 1er Cru Chardonnay 2006

Très bien!!! Belle évolution avec des notes grillées, noisette, encore de la fraîcheur. Manque un peu de longueur pour le mettre dans la catégorie des "grands". — 10 years ago

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T en avais encore depuis le temps ?
Olivier Huguenin

Olivier Huguenin

C'était la dernière. Pas déçu de l'avoir cassée car c'était la meilleure!

Brasserie d'Orval

Orval Trappist Strong Ale

Ale-like trappist. Ages ik the bottle. If you like a bit more depth and almond-like bitterness, order the old one, vieux or vielle de Orval.

The younger one is fresher with some citrus hints.
One of my absolute favorites.
— 7 years ago

Maison Albert Bichot

Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Chardonnay

I love the screeching acidity of Chablis. Produced on the domains this has a good balance of fruit and acid. Chardonnay the way it should be. — 8 years ago

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I’m so happy for you.

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Greg Ballington
9.3

Second wine we tasted after our tour at Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the domains history and all the wines.

Copperish pink and very lively. Layered nose with roses, strawberries, light raspberries, strawberry crème, and a little herbal. High acidity (7/10) but balanced with a slightly smooth mouthfeel. Layered with strawberries, tropical fruits, kiwi, grapefruit and melon. Very fresh and crisp. Medium to medium plus body with a long finish. Drink till 2024.

Made with a minimum of 40% Chardonnay with the remainder split between Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier of which 5 to 8% is from red wine. Aged for around 3 years on the lees.

Thanks
@David L for introducing us to this stunning producer!
— 8 years ago

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@Martin G Rivard : I haven’t been able to find much of it around me in DFW, so I may reach out to you and Shawn and see if y’all can connect me to someone at some point!
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@Shay Aldriedge @David L my go to as well, never fails to go well with any occasion!

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret

Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2012

The vineyards of Domaine du Vieux Lazaret are spread over 90 hectares, split into 35 different parcels throughout CDP, today one of the largest domains in CDP. Be sure not to over chill as you will lose out on all of the complex flavors and aromas. Intense green & stone fruit aromas with citrus notes. The palate shows firm fruit, apples, peaches and pear, crisp with good balance of acid, still fresh and lively. The medium finish leaves with a nutty earthy ending. Age will benefit the wine! Nice! — 9 years ago

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Domaine Bernard Bachelot

Charmes-Chambertin Vielle Vignes Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1999

A very deep, rich blueberry and blackberry nose. Very plush and lucious. Really dense. Lovely stuff. Really young — 10 years ago

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Matt Lichtenberg

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Never disappoints. Classic Gevrey spices. Just delicious with years of life ahead.