David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nightcap. I have been eyeing this 2018 Bourgogne Rouge for sometime and haven’t found the night to enjoy. Seems it was meant for tonight’s nightcap.

I enjoy Henri’s whites over his reds. His whites are go to. But, this red burgundy is quite pleasant. Nice on its own but is more friendly with/ food…Duck Confit.

It has started to settle in nicely. Fruits are dark & mid red & forward. Ripe, lush & juicy; blackberries, black raspberries, plum w/ heavy skin, strawberries, red cherries & pomegranate with blue & purple fruit hues. Light baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, vanillin, chocolate pudding, toast, moist, blended limestone minerals, dry top soil, beautiful, soft, dark spice blend, fresh rain showered forest floor, tea, tree sap, fresh herbs, touch of mint/eucalyptus, moist, grey volcanic clay, dry twig, red cola notes, dry, floral, dark, red & purple flowers/florals, round acidity and a nicely knitted, tensioned, structured, balanced, rich, polished finish that last a full minute.

$30-35 on release. — 13 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.7

Fully mature. Complex. Garrigue, Sous Bois. Tea. Balsam. Time to drink these! — a month ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.1

Racy with pointed Pinot Gris flavors. Honeysuckle. A rare bird this — a month ago

Daron Watson

9.6

Aromas of lemon & verbena, nougat, marzipan & shortbread, crushed stones…but could a wine taste more yellow?!?! From lemon to pear, w golden delicious, mirabelle, quince, yuzu & star fruit ~ simultaneously rich yet electric w vibrant sappy juice, acidic core and a dusty mineral finish balancing the experience out! — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2014 vintage. Decanted. Yes, decanted. Let this warm up a tad from the 39 degree storage. Ridiculous lemon curd, orange peel, "minerality" and just ripened Anjou pear hither and fro. Tasted 1.25 hours after decanting and slowly warming up (tasted at approx 64 degrees). Rocking now and in the zone for the next 4-5 years without difficulties/speedbumps. Phenomenal. 7.5.24. — 23 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 45 minutes. Spicy, full nose with suggestions of power. Spices coming through in the flavors with this showing a medium-heavy body currently. Some great orange peel/zest in there as well. Intense and needing 3-5 years to loosen the death grip on your palate slightly. Can see this bumping up to a 9.4 in those next 3-5 years. 6.13.24. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. From a 375 ml format. Dirty nose. Medium/medium-heavy body. Excellent concentration and a big, cracked black pepper finishing parade. 7.12.24. — 13 days ago

Rufus King

9.2

Smooth Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc) with notes if citrus and limestone, served with lobster cacio e pepe at Nebo Lodge in North Haven Island m, ME — 9 days ago

Mackenzie Svee

9.2

Lemon peel, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks abound. — a month ago

Mackenzie Svee

9.0

combination of the richness that is typical of Ambonnay married to deep, expressive varietal Chardonnay fruit. Smoke, ash, and crushed rocks. Energetic, vibrant finish — a month ago

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