Ciderish yeastieness. — 9 years ago
Classic Beaujolais nose with surprisingly elevated tannin and acidity. — 10 years ago
Bright bruised applesauce, honey, shooting stars of acidity through the palate. Sensual fun from a grape I don't order enough. #loire #cheninblanc — 10 years ago
2012 vintage — 11 years ago
Vif, nerveux et frais ! — 11 years ago
Juice juice juice — 11 years ago
Very good white. — 11 years ago
100% Gamay.
Iron-tinted garnet. Clear and transparent.
The nose is royal. Complex commingling of floral note, red fruit, and minerality. Violet, rose petal, red cherry, wild strawberry, cranberry, tar, and iron. On the bouquet alone, this could very well be misunderstood for a Nebbiolo-based wine.
Structurally, the wine is built for long haul IMO. Grippy tannin, med plus acid, med low body (12.5 abv). 4 years old but this Beaujo tasted so young (who said it cannot age!). Still a lot of red fruit characters backed by mineral/stony frame. The same profile follows through from the aromas to the palate.
Pulled the plug on this bottle on a whim. No regret. Now I know I have to keep my hands off the rest of my bottles for another decade. Lovely juice! 91+ — 8 years ago
Talk about rare...this is as rare as French contraband gets! #SommelierChartreuse
— 9 years ago
Reddish ruby with a little brown. Almost opaque. Pure nose of black cherry, mint, herbs, cola. Incredibly rich and round in the mouth. Long finish. Guessed old Heitz Martha's Vineyard. I think that's a complement to both. Opened 5 hrs in advance and then drunk over 4 more hours, this became more refined with time. Kind of angular versus the more opulent 45 Mouton. Parker's favorite wine the legendary 47 Cheval Blanc. What a treat to compare the two side by side. I think the 45 Mouton wins at the wire tho. — 9 years ago
Bien typé Macon, belle bouteille — 10 years ago
This I am very excited about. What a great addition to the list @therstaurantmw killer wine @chablisgarnier — 11 years ago
Certified Somm celebration. Yes. — 11 years ago
Certains blancs de la Côte de Beaune auraient du mal à tenir la comparaison — 12 years ago
Just it's name #elixir then there's the #chartreuse factor. Just WOW! In France it's even sold in some pharmacies and I get that, but if this is medicine Mary Poppins, then give me more — 8 years ago
Chartreuse revelation, courtesy of @Paul Einbund - the most gracious man in San Francisco 🔥🔥🔥 — 8 years ago
You had me at Chartreuse — 9 years ago
Bright sunshine. Lisa wants to drink this on the porch of our plantation overlooking the Spanish moss covered elms. Lemon, orange peel, stones. Living and vibrant. Great acid/fruit balance. Med+ length. ~chalky texture. Delicious now but good to age. — 9 years ago
Pear, tart apple, slight bit of nutty salinity. Punching way above its weight class! Aww yeeeahhh — 10 years ago
Peppercorn, loamy earth and limestone meet plum on the nose. More black cherry than red, with a strong mid palate that transitions effortlessly to an elevated, almost floral (purple flowers) finish. Tannins are well integrated at this point. Enjoyed following 3 hr decant. — 10 years ago
Big "THANKS" to Susan @Urchin Bistro for taking care of me! Best place ever in the Mission! — 11 years ago
Chartreuse made in Spain in the 1960's. Thanks to Randall Grahm for the experience! — 11 years ago
Rob Moose
Wanted to drink this after listening to Dominique’s IDTT interview. Found the best nationally priced bottle in Pasadena and it showed really nicely, particularly after being open for something like 4 hours. I like his winemaking approach here, which doesn’t seem to be about elevating it beyond its provenance. It’s a delicious, mineral wine that would crush with shellfish and was lovely in the afternoon along with The Trip to Spain. — 7 years ago