Aaron Tan

9.4

@Dominik SonaYou're the best! Walks off into the cellar, comes out carrying a massive bottle in a sleeve that could barely cover the label. I just love how ridiculous magnum riesling bottles look! I mean, we could see that it's a Koehler-Ruprecht for sure and the table shot straight to a warm vintage on the first sip (warm finish). Didn't take long for Franzi to identify the vintage and the rest of the pieces fell together subsequently (the body = spatlese, forget identifying the "R"). Guess making wines at the winery itself helps 😂

What to say about this wine? It's pretty intense, but the acidity and minerals kept it in check. Finely strung with pitch-perfect tension. This is the kind of wine that needs very little to push it over the edge into the hedonistic territory. Begs for time (like other 09's), as it's true elegance only revealed itself with air (bring on the crushed rocks and chamomile!). The nose is deep, with exotic fruit aromas, flint, toasted almond, florals, and that classic KR funk. Immense palate with lots of lychee and grapefruit, plus superb minerality with air. Creamy and long finish. Yes, the wine finishes a little warm and could be touch more focus, but it's a real class act for 09'! Power without weight, if you ask me. — 6 years ago

Adam Tope

9.2

Very nice. Fruity. — 8 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.4

Xmas Champagne/Sparkling tasting. — 9 years ago

Martin A. Cody

9.0

Not sure where I obtained but delicious! Anyone know anything? Great yeasty/bright apple balance with wonderful crispness. This was outstanding, but then again I really like bubbles...virtually all bubbles, Cava, Presseco, etc. — 9 years ago

Julieluvswine

9.4

Ultra complex, rich, fruity, spicy and elegant — 10 years ago

Jeffrey Boscamp

9.8

4/28/15 grand finale at j and j. The 90 is what you thought it was and what I remember. And what you can never forget. The ultimate reminder of why one loves wine. — 11 years ago

Kyle Doucet-Walter

9.5

Party was 🔥, so was the champagne. From magnum. — 11 years ago

Erica Gentilcore Zoellner

9.0

2003 just opened before it died — 11 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.6

This is epic Champagne. — 12 years ago

Giles

10

What a wonderful wine. Smooth tannins delicate fruit and I thought a slight vanilla hint. Beautiful, beautiful wine. Will not forget it. — 6 years ago

Monique Cataford

9.2

Sushi night ! St Valentin avec Jean et Johanne Tellement bon! — 8 years ago

E & K G

9.2

The right combo of great vintage and producer... better than a lot of premier crus I’ve had. Elegance and power packed into one big punch. I have another bottle that I plan to forget about for a while. — 8 years ago

Kurt Soller

9.1

Drank this at a crazy lunch at Guy Savoy in Paris and will never forget it. Such a fleshy fruity memorable bottle. — 8 years ago

Petr Jonak

8.9

Forget-Brimont, Ludes, 13/04/2013 — 9 years ago

with Ondrej

Josh Bernitt

9.2

A very dark and thick wine, with a strong berry nose and streams of vanilla throughout. Strong tannins and an amazing vanilla flavor that is complemented by the oaky butteriness of this wine! Mollydooker is an excellent winery and they have some truly amazing wines. (PS don't forget the Mollydooker shake!) — 10 years ago

John Bowman

9.1

Yum. Get more — 10 years ago

Johanna Bernstein

9.2

8 years en triage. Buttered brioche, honey & toasted almonds .... Fine acidity. — 11 years ago

Nathan Claiborn

8.9

Meant to rate it higher, darn good juice! — 11 years ago

Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

9.6

Michel never disappoints. — 12 years ago

with Lisa

Darryl Anderson

9.1

Dry and fruity. Good flavor — 13 years ago

Arnold Gentz

10

A really crisp champagne from a small(ish) independent house. Almost like a milky tone. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2014 / I never forget my visit to the ‘Bure Alto’ vineyard, because I was impressed how high the vines were tied and grown. It’s an amazing site. This wine has a compelling smell: warm, spices, coffee, mocca and even chocolate. Smooth drinking with deer goulash and stewed bell pepper. #valpolicella #ripasso — 7 years ago

Annie Hu

9.1

I like. Enough said. — 8 years ago

Clay Dawson

9.8

Maybe the best vintage I've every had from one of my favorite vineyards. The nose is huge, flavor super complex with deep, lasting finish. Valley floor/st. Helena at its very best. Dark fruit finish stays with you. I'll never forget. — 9 years ago

Lance E. Farman

9.3

Fools don't know. This pagne is sick. — 9 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.5

Brought by Naoko. We've all heard it and experienced in some cases, the 2000 vintage in Napa wasn't supposed to be that great. The press said it, and we followed suit by not buying. Well, taste this blind and forget anything about that because it's stunning. You can tell it's a cool vintage but after about 30 mins of decanting it really opened up. Gorgeous fruit and very brambly. On a wine list it will most def be underpriced. Nab it. — 10 years ago

john&stacy brilliantmistakewines

9.5

Such a great wine, big & approachable...down right delicious. Dark fruit, chocolate, slight cigar on the nose, washes over your palate and dances to your delight. Love this wine, and the price...forget about it! — 11 years ago

Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

10

Can't forget it!!! Wonderful!! — 11 years ago

Suz Davidson

9.0

Yummy and small mouth burst. — 11 years ago

Tim Ploetz

9.7

Awesome. Don't forget to chill to 54 degrees. — 12 years ago