Very good. Held up well 8 years in. Fruit to start, smooth. Enjoyable. — 6 years ago
Absolutely love this stuff. Always. — 8 years ago
White fruit, crisp but also volume and length. Improved after opening. Will go a few years. — 8 years ago
Smooth combination of fruits--especially cherries--perfectly softened by the oak... and it continued to improve as opened up. Still one of my favorite WS. — 8 years ago
Absolutely delicious! Will buy again! — 9 years ago
Craig Perman sold me the good stuff! — 10 years ago
Very complex. Apricot shines through. Tastes of baked cake. Forward, but not too flowery. — 7 years ago
Lovely fruity unexpected pinot noir — 8 years ago
• 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Saint Bris "Mont Embrasé"
• Domaine J.L & J.C. Bersan
• Saint-Bris-les-Vineux
• Burgund
Die AOC Saint Bris grenzt südwestlich an Chablis und ist die einzige Appellation des #Burgund in der Sauvignon Blanc angebaut wird.
Vom sortentypischen Duft des SB bei dem sich die Geister scheiden, ist in der Nase überhaupt nichts wahrzunehmen. Dafür Honig, Zitronenschale und nasser Kies. Schon im Duft sehr mineralisch, karg und nicht auf Frucht gebaut.
Am Gaumen zeigen sich dann in erster Linie eine kristalline Säureader und ein salziger Kern die dem Wein von vorne herein jegliches Übergewicht absprechen. Kein Gramm Fett, nur Haut und Knochen. Sehr durchtrainiert, karg, mundwässernd und niemals sättigend. Dahinter dann ein gelber Fruchtschmelz, etwas Minze, Geschälter Apfel und die immer wieder aufblitzende Salzzitrone die den Gaumen vollständig auskleiden und auch noch lange nach dem Schlucken präsent sind. — 8 years ago
Amazing! A blast of apricots, scent of flowers and a refreshing acidity. A 2006 that evolved a lot! Fantástico! Uma explosão de damascos, perfume floral intenso e mantendo uma acidez refrescante. Evoluiu super bem em garrafa nestes 9 anos. Quero mais! — 9 years ago
Nice light wine — 9 years ago
Very even keeled. No negative steely after taste. Happens to be excellent ice cold on a hot summer day. — 9 years ago
Muy suave bueno con mariscos y pescados — 11 years ago
First introduction to the power of J.L. Chave. Dried blueberries and cherries fill the nose followed by a rush of pepper and freshly dried herbs, particularly thyme and rosemary. Dried cranberries and red currants lead the charge on the palate with smoked meat and the earthiness that I love from Rhône style wines right behind. Terrific mouthfeel with the right amount of tannins and acidity, and a long fruit forward finish. Chave’s Hermitage is a top dream wine for me, and this just adds fuel to the fire. — 6 years ago
Oily and beautiful. Not brimming with acidity that will shoot to the stars, but it's softer palate feel is welcomed and very pleasant to sip on. — 7 years ago
Honey on opening, opens up to citrus blossom, lemon and lime, white flowers. Slight wet stone minerality. Chalky acidity and as it warms a lovely rich mouth feel with super crisp finish. — 8 years ago
Subdued in the nose, but after opening excellent for pairing with pasta or fish. — 8 years ago
Phaia - Mitch designed the label! — 9 years ago
Very good Brut BdeB. Green apple, lemon, flowers, fine but strong bubbles and solid enough to go with food. Escalope de fois de canard, legumes d'ete au satay, Lieu jaune, chorizo iberique con case ecume de lait, a la nepita. — 9 years ago
Sitting with the winemakers. This is not sold out... — 9 years ago
Siduri does it again — 9 years ago
Light yet musky, dark finish. NV — 9 years ago
Clear, pale lemon color with legs. Bracing acidity with aromas if nectarine, peach, lime, and stone fruit. Similar flavors, with additional minerality and a long finish. — 10 years ago
Jason Bonfig
Very good. Thank you Mr. Groves 🍷 — 5 years ago