I like to think about what was going on the year the grapes were growing; how the sun was shining; if it rained. I like to think about all the people who tended and picked the grapes. And if it's an old wine, how many of them must be dead by now. I like how wine continues to evolve, like if I opened a bottle of wine today it would taste different than if I'd opened it on any other day, because a bottle of wine is actually alive. And it's constantly evolving and gaining complexity. — 8 months ago
Got to taste one of the best white wines in the world with the man who makes it — 3 years ago
Utterly unique. Blood orange and tangerine 🍊 resin. Pith. Fleshy texture. Great structure. Long finish. — 4 years ago
This is a 100 % organic Syrah grown on decomposed granite hillsides in Saint Joseph, displaying violet, ripe black fruits with hint of dried blueberry, black pepper and vanilla. Slightly musky, dusty, med plus body with great acidity and med plus tannin. A wonderful Saint Joseph has depth, structure, and fruitiness. — 5 years ago
A beautiful wine. Ethereal. Citrusy stones. — 7 months ago
Fading at this point but still enjoyable. — 8 months ago
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Paulée Dinner; 10 September 2023 at Chez Mike, East Greenbush, NY
2007 | Chardonnay
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix; Les Lys 1er Cru
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(93-96; Drink 2023-32)
From our cellar, decanted 2H. — 8 months ago
Favorite of this house — 9 months ago
Apple and citrus mix with red berry suggestions on the nose. Hint of good funk and savory/ meaty quality. Cabbage patch kids and green apple candy on the palate. Yeasty, long prickly finish. Powerful and light; almost reminiscent of Dom. Disgorged 21, base 18. — 3 years ago
Super Bowl drink of choice — 5 years ago
6 April 2018. Verre de Terre, New York, NY. — 6 years ago
2016 base, July 2018 disgorgement — 7 months ago
Montrachet Grand Cru 1999 Etienne SAUZET
フランス五大白ワインの1つ。今まで体験した事のない感動!全く枯れてないのが凄い! — 5 years ago
2015 vintage. Rich and toasty. Very decadent — 5 years ago
Severn Goodwin
2010 | Chardonnay
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix; Vaillon 1er Cru
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(92-94; Drink 2025-33)
This bottle is crushing our prior enjoyed a few months ago...Wowzer. — 5 months ago