Great concentration, huge tannins, still developing, nose slightly closed off, could use decanting, graphite, fresh dates, has a little heat to it. — 11 years ago
Citrus and fresh fruits. Pairs well with cheese tortellini — 8 years ago
The 15 vintage is still in barrel and will be for awhile longer. On the nose, bright, fragrant field of wild flowers, black licorice, cinnamon, vanilla, ruby fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries and dark loamy soils. On the palate; bright, fresh, ripe fruits that mirror the nose, nice deep spices, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, tobacco, graphite, soft leather, dry crushed rocks, edgy volcanic minerals and pronounced dusty/crumbly tannin structure. The long finish has beautiful ripe fruits with good structure, balance, acidity with a touch of strawberry cola. Photos are the other large old oak fermentation vats inside their estate and another perspective of their awesome terrace view. Notice on the label...no Merlot? The decided to rip up and replant their Merlot vines. — 9 years ago
I love this Blanc de Blancs ! Fresh crisp but rich also. It was nice to have this with my friend's celebration with great Sushi ;D — 11 years ago
1998 vintage... decanted first. Then tasted a burst of fresh cherries. Delicious! — 8 years ago
Given the difficult vintage, this was still pretty tasty. Very elegant, somewhat subdued, but still held some freshness. Dried strawberries and fresh lavender. — 10 years ago
Classic. Bright, fresh aromatics don't overpower this lean machine. — 11 years ago
Fresh citrus like Meyer lemon, melons, white tea, and orange blossoms. Dry, bright acidity, one of my favorite wine makers. — 12 years ago
Jay Kline

Fresh, zippy black currants and game. Pretty tannic still. — 8 years ago