Bill Bender

9.5

A very special treat as the first wine of a Cheval Blanc vertical cultivated by @Martin G Rivard @David L @Shawn R for their visit to SD this week and an incredibly generous hosting gift from them to me. This was astonishingly intact and not falling off much at all. The finish was initially astringent with a slight bleachy quality that blew off quickly. Still an ample amount of red fruit with a clear taste profile of blood, iron and mushroom. Fun as F*%* — 8 years ago

Paul Rousseau

9.1

Très bon ! — 9 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Rated this lower last night. I thought it was a bit too simple for the price, but in hindsight, there's nothing much to fault. A bit of reduction at the start, which blew off to reveal a deliciously fruity cuvee with hints of oxidation. Excellent dosage at 5.5 g/l. Racy, dry, balanced, with ample complexity. On the lighter side of grower champagne.

Note: For half the cost, I could probably find local cuvees that show somewhat like this. But irrespective of price (f Australian pricing), this was a very good wine. Perfect aperitif. Perhaps it needs some time in bottle. Love the LIP on the back label. Disgorged 2016, 65/35 PN/CH, 60/20/20 2013/11/12. — 9 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

Talk about rare...this is as rare as French contraband gets! #SommelierChartreuse
— 9 years ago

with Petra and Andrew

Phil

9.1

Big typo on the label. They spelled Malbec z-I-n-f-a-n-d-E-l. Bet someone got fired over that one. — 10 years ago

John Van Trijp

10

Young......Yes...it is young....but F......ng h..l.....what a Wine!!! Liquid velvet sex in a bottle....smooth chocolate, liqourice....Pamela Anderson in a red corvette.....yessssssss! — 10 years ago

with Peter

Bossy Guillaume

10

The perfection. The most extraordinary liquor experience. Try it one time in your Life. — 11 years ago

Phil Stice

9.1

Sublime. Racy and vibrant. — 11 years ago

Nico Piccoletti

9.7

E/L/F-f.cornelissen — 11 years ago

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

9.9

Sanjuana had this 12 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.1

B e a u t i f u l . Even though it's bigger, Vaillons is always one of the best 1er crus. Also, how F'ing cool is old(ish) white wine? It's so interesting how these wines go from being timid and shy young, to being the most attractive, seductive bottle in the room a decade later. #burgundy #premiercru #chablis #dauvissat — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.9

Tremendous after a few hours in the decanter, and even better the next day. Exemplifies power and finesse like no other riesling. The incredible palate weight, electric acidity, not the mention the wacky fruit evolution (lime town straight up to exotic pineapples), and a finish that just keeps building. Perfect youngster!

Notes: One sip and BM commented that this can only be achieved in the vineyard. Analysis seems to agree too.

G/F: 3.5 g/l (~7 g/l RS)
TA: 7.9 g/l
pH: 2.77
Alc: 13.3%
H2M: 1.7
VA: 0.35 g/l

Pushing phenolic ripeness and concentration without sugar. Masterful balancing act to achieve that palate weight, with phenolics and RS.

When blinded, ACh first thought it might have been a Chardy, until the acidity kicks in. On the palate, spice and minerality too. Needs more time to truly reveal itself. — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.7

A tremendous wine. Needs only a short decant and it was singing!

On a side note, ran it through our FOSS and here's the stats (take it with a pinch of salt).

G/F: 0.1 g/l (value not to be trusted, but trust that it isn't totally dry)
pH: 3.79
TA: 6.2 g/l
Alc: 16.7% (OMG! Doesn't seem that hot)
H2M: 0.0 g/l
VA: 0.47 g/l — 9 years ago

with Michelle

Adam Wills

9.3

F A M I L Y ❤️🍷 — 10 years ago

with Mary

Ethan Fries

9.5

Herbal punch — 10 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Very nice Riesling from New Zealand K & L exclusive. Nice acidity and petrol notes. Full bodied. For the money 22$ a steal. Drink Now. — 10 years ago

Fabrizio Gallanti

9.0

Crispy, almond, tangerine and white flowers. Soft and round. — 11 years ago

Doug Hemingway

9.5

Yummy year 2000. Needs some air and will report back. Mmmmm. Yes. With some air it is B E A U T I F U L! — 11 years ago

with Charlton

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.6

F e r a l and r a d — 12 years ago

Andrew Green

Wine Director/Partner The Village Pub & Spruce Restaurants

9.6

Insane! Thanks Pauley. — 12 years ago

Sergio Fernandes

9.1

W O N D E R F U L L ! ! South África great wines as usual — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

Holy fuck! This was delicious. Tight, but opened up nicely over the night. Held up nicely even till the next day - surprising almost for a low SO2 vino, probably buffered by the serious tannins. Old vine (100+ yo) and 15' intensity! Morello cherries, bramble, undergrowth, orange peel, spice, some floral tones, and a olive-like finish. I want more!

Note: Analysis below
G/F: 0.9 g/l
TA: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.14
Alc: 14.2 %
H2M: 0.0 g/l
VA: 0.68 g/l — 8 years ago

Eric

9.8

My first Morlet. It's the most impressive California Cab I've had in several years. You know when a wine is so balanced and integrated its hard to describe? This is one of those wines. Fruit and oak are near perfection. Walks a perfect line between old and new world. Nirvana in a glass. @David L thanks so much for the introduction. I owe you big time. F&$k! — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.7

I had their Echezaux as well from 2005 which was OK as it showed this provider's style more which I prefer less. This however was stupendous, with the site dominating the l character of this wine, which is exactly why one drinks great Burgundy.

Dense levels of perfect harmony in complete balance, light and dark red fruits, chiseled earth and tremendous focus, density and purity. — 9 years ago

Will Taylor

9.1

"That is f-ing good," quote L Lobb. — 10 years ago

with Lydia

Roman Sosnovskiy

Brand Ambassador Bodegas Ramon Bilbao, Organizer "Wine Games" competition Moscow

8.9

Чистый, свежий фруктовый тон, легкая цитрусовость. Хороший баланс — 10 years ago

Max Coane

10

Late 60's Chartreuse!!!!!!!!! — 11 years ago

with Mark

J Mc

9.1

Gaec Henri Bonneau et Fils F 84230 L. 11.11-07.05 — 12 years ago

Amanda Nungesser

9.5

Delicious wine from f-I-l — 12 years ago