Domaine des Lambrays

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2015

9.6

First sentence is a tester. Now the full note. We don’t often have Grand Cru Burgundy but we had roast duck legs on Mother’s Day. An intensity to the nose - Sous Bois/Compost heap with savoury red fruits - smoky with a hint of pepper. Many of the experts are saying a high influence of stems in the ferment is apparent and I totally agree. Interestingly Richard Hemming MW gave the wine 19.5/20 and said “This is what all the Burgundy fuss is all about.” Continuing to evaluate - this wine has a beautiful nose (very Morey one taster said). In summary a magnificent wine with great persistence. One of the 1001 Wines. Clos des Lambrays can trace its history back to the 14th century. — 20 days ago

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Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Andrea Watt

9.6

Cherry, oak, orange zest, and cola with a touch of pepper. — 3 days ago

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Andrea Watt

9.4

Cherry, vanilla, and blackberry with a touch of oak. Fruity but still very structured this is still a favorite of mine. — 21 days ago

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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2012

Mark S.

9.4

Lemon yellow. Fine bubbles. Elegant aroma with something in the deep area. Creamy. Aged flavor. Changed a lot. Dried brioche came out later and quite impressive. Louis Roederer Cristal 12 @9750, wine plus - vic, 260510 — 19 days ago

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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Ming L

9.1

Aromas of strawberry, pomelo, watermelon, rose petal, sea breeze, and hint of thyme. The palate adds additional red berries, citrus, and faint earthy notes. Medium body that is nicely textured. Fresh yet round acidity. There is off-dry sensation on the otherwise slightly savory medium finish.

Lovely but pricy rose. — 18 days ago

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Somm David T

I would say in many cases, the gold standard for Provence rosés. A property my wife & I visited in 2015.

Ming L

That must be a great visit @Somm David T ! What do you think of Domaine Ott?

Somm David T

Solid producer.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2009

Andrew Cullimore

9.5

Slightly deeper more ruby , wide rim but brighter and redder , less garnet than the RSV . Younger looking certainly . Deeper , spicier with darker fruits on the nose , some blackberry , dark cherry , exotic spices , pomegranate tea , violets , quite exuberant and dashing . On the palate this is denser and richer , deeper more velvety fruits , dark cherry , blackberry , spice and rounded but noticeable tannin . Balanced acidity. Quite gritty finish, darker and richer , long suave dark fruit finish . Really quite primary still, though with more time this does show some more wet slate and mineral side. This grows in the glass becoming more expressive and complex , showing something new each time you come back to the glass . Enjoyable due to the richness of fruit , but probably deserves more time , very promising however , the richness and decadence of 2009 seems to suit Richebourg . Better in 5 years and will last well a further decade if not more . — a month ago

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Somm David T

Looks like a great burgundy dinner.