Gae Saccoccio - NdC

9.5

Domaine Jean Chartron established in 1859 owns 13 hectares of vineyards - 16 appellations - 9 of which being in Puligny-Montrachet. The soil is a mixture of clay siliceous sand and lime components. 40 years the average age of the vines. Hand harvesting, neither herbicides, nor chemical pesticides are used in the vineyards. Behind the alchemical balance of the wine aging (élevage) in the woods, at the source of the new oak barrels there's always Allier and Vosges.
Even though 2011 in Burgundy's one of the most premature vintage in 300 years, I must admit that this bottle of the monopole Clos de la Pucelle was astonishingly crisp, persisten texture, a solid core of broom in bloom blowing up in your mouth, a shiny flow of mineral essence. Sourness and honey they were so well blended to spread the unity of opposites all over the go-between glass among you the others around and the wine.. though one bottle was a too much little thing! http://www.bourgogne-chartron.com/ — 11 years ago

Mike Evans

9.4

Terrific aged white Burgundy hazelnut, rich, layered, at peak but with no danger of decline, it is ridiculously good right now and puts most white Burgs from more prestigious appellations to shame. A little RS pops its head out with air as it just gets better — 12 years ago

with Eric

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.1

Rockpile - the "Grand Cru" of Zinfandel appellations. Thanks to the hosts of the ZAP luncheon for this one. — 13 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.2

Bistro style Bordeaux at its best. This light, crunchy cab still had texture, length an interest. Fourteen years seems perfect for a wine like this. Great with leftover pork shoulder open face sandwiches with homemade mayo! — 11 years ago

with Cleora

Anthony Lombardi

8.9

2005 Chateau les Bertrands Nectar des Bertrands. Cotes de Blaye. I love checking in on supposed "lesser" appellations in great vintages. This is gorgeous mocha dusted cherry juice w/ tannic structure to go a while still. If you ever see this, slip it in your Pomerol tasting. Lovely. — 12 years ago

Nic Gautreaux

9.5

So good and yet so young tasting! It's an '05 and has plenty of time left! This was very drinkable but very easily could lay down another decade and some. — 12 years ago

John Chis

9.3

13 appellations of Napa. Reynolds does a great job. Great stuff. — 11 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.5

Pronounced aromas of blackberries and violets. Full bodied and well balanced. Lush rich flavors and vibrant at the same time. Drinks excellent now and can definitely age. — 11 years ago

C

9.0

2007 vintage. — 12 years ago

Eric C

9.4

Une des rares appellations Chateau en champagne. Domaine offert de la veuve clicquot a son gendre. Un de nos préférées pour les petites occasions. — 13 years ago