Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Starting the long Labor Day weekend in Big Sur the right way with a little N/V Krug Grande Cuvée. @Nepenthe

Happy Labor Day weekend all! 🍾🥂

Noses reveals; heavy bruised red apple, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, lime zest, white spice, sea fossils, deep crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, white & spring flowers & mixed greens.

The palate is, ripe, lush, fresh and lively. The mouthfeel all Krug beautiful. Bruised red & golden apple with hints of cider, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, white stone fruits, lime zest/candy, white spice, sea fossils, crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, cream soda, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, spring flowers & mixed greens. The acidity is near perfect. The long, elegant, well knitted & balanced finish is gentle until the long set when you get a full presence of white spice and minerality that persists for minutes.

This bottle was composed around 2011 and is made from over 120 different wines that span over 10 years. It is 47% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay & 17% Pinot Meunier. — 6 years ago

K L

8.9

Good staple. 2014 is drinking well. A little heavier. Maybe zin or Syrah like and heavy cab. — 7 years ago

with Matt

Jeff Lander

9.0

Stage 2 of #tourdefrance 2019. Finishing up our time in Belgium with a classic. Rich and creamy with full body and malty flavor. — 7 years ago

Sasha Hartleb

9.0

Dry but smooth, nice. — 9 years ago

Phil Beattie

9.4

A blockbuster. Dry. Needs to sit for 5-8 years. — 10 years ago

Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

9.1

Powerful fruit, gamey under-tones, hint of cocoa. Fabulous effort. — 10 years ago

Michael Perry

9.6

Bottled 8/1/2006. First year... And still alive. So amazing. — 11 years ago

Jen Primmer

9.5

I was drawn to the description including caramel and creme brûlée. Delicious! Not too sweet nor too dry. The price makes it even better. Apparently it's hard to come by so I'm buying up all I can tomorrow!!
— 12 years ago

Julie Young

9.4

Really enjoy this one. Lots going on. — 12 years ago

Alejandro Lopez

10

Golden magma... — 12 years ago

with Yann

Jor

9.2

East Hampton from Wainscott wines 8-5-20. Really good — 6 years ago

John Ferguson

9.0

Bordeaux style balanced beautifully. — 6 years ago

Chris Freeman

9.5

I love wine club months. Love at first taste. Very alive on the pallet, almost tingly. Cab sav essence is strong with dense dark fruit. Smokey, Spicy, elegant and complex. I will get more — 6 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.3

A stunner. Opened with that rustic cab smell. Not sure what lies beneath that initial nose. And then just pure explosive goodness in the glass. Black fruit, swirling with brown fruit in every sip. Lingering finish made for a wonderful moment or two. — 7 years ago

Ainsley

9.0

Red stone fruit with chocolate notes. Smooth and rich, yet not overbearing. — 9 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

My favorite varietal. Nice finish. Chocolate, blackberry. — 10 years ago

Jessie

9.1

Super smooth and mellow, great mouthfeel and a nice finish. Juicy. — 10 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Minor oxi and golden color. Loved the nose and finish. — 11 years ago

with Peter and Mark

Mitchell Mulder

10

One of the all time best IPA's made in the world, Nelson Hops, perfect balance of hops and malt, Outstanding — 11 years ago

Kathy Knopoff

9.2

2013 nz solid sauv blanc. Very very tasty — 12 years ago

Shawn Summey

9.0

Fruity Golden Ale — 6 years ago

K L

9.0

Drinking really nice! Sad to see the last bottle go especially knowing this was a one year vintage. Would get again if available. — 6 years ago

with Matt

AnneMarie Girard

8.9

Very fruity light cab. Love it! P38 — 6 years ago

George Carvill

9.5

2015 Excellent, excellent!
Noah brought back from a trip. — 7 years ago

GabWine

9.4

Color : White
Wine estate : Taittinger
Designation : Champagne
Name : Comte de Champagne
Country : France
Vivino : 5/5
Note : A Blanc de Blanc? This one is wonderful! A greed from the beginning to the end. A golden robe, a toasty nose, apricot and citrus, a roundness in the mouth with a superb balance of aromas.
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Un Blanc de Blanc ? Celui là est merveilleux ! Une gourmandise du début à la fin. Une robe dorée, un nez toasté, abricot et agrumes, une rondeur en bouche avec une équilibre des arômes superbe.
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👍🏻Vivino, FB : GabWine | IG : gabriel_dvl 🥂 — 8 years ago

Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

9.0

Very good Pinot Gris! Not too weighty, bright acidity, well balanced and with beaming citrus notes on both the nose and palate. — 10 years ago

with Tumashova

Lauren Haines

9.5

Super tasty Belgian. Get again! — 10 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.3

Fooook meee! Do love #Tondonia Viña Gravonia 05' blanco #crianza it's the nuts, it smells of nuts and stewed apples and almonds & has a liquid mineral core with waxy lemon, golden syrup, Mr. Tom bars (remember them?), also smells of honey, acacia, toffee popcorn & lemon oil. Has a wonderfully fat palate with a chewy nuttiness along with rich lemon rind, peach & apricots (specially the skins), juicy, long and complex finish. Works great with fish (tonight with smoked haddock in a cheddar & chive sauce, butter braised samphire, edamame & butter bean salad with giant couscous n feta) — 11 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.2

Crystallized honey, lemon balm, waxy with a stinky/sweaty wool quality. Beautiful golden hue. — 12 years ago

Paul Taylor

8.9

Great fruity wine — 12 years ago