Paul St Clair

8.9

Blackberries and currents to spare with a mineral finish. Went very well with a steak seasoned with Adobo. And grilled zucchini from the garden — 2 years ago

Willie Carter

9.3

These Pierre Gimonnet champagnes are always of the highest quality from the Côte des Blancs and with terrific prices. An original member of the Club Trésors de Champagne, the Special Club, and an easy buy, each and every time.

The color of starlight on a cloudless night. A surplus of tiny bubbles and persistent perlage throughout. A very clean and focused nose showcasing lemon peel, pears, and sea salt. Vanilla custard and pronounced smoke. Hazelnuts and freshly baked dough with a nice dose of spice. Apples of the green and red varieties.

Some love has to be shown to the labels. Classy metal front label and an ultra informative back label. Pure Chardonnay from the Grand Crus of Cramant (59%) and Chouilly (25%) with the rest coming from the Premier Cru terroir of Cuis. The acidity here is outrageous and highly focused, really beautiful. Very pure and creamy. Disgorged in December of 2019 with an Extra Brut dosage of 4 g/l.

Everything carries over to the palate. A very complex and harmonious champagne. Fresh and bold with more apples and spice. Strong minerality and yeast here. Long, enduring finish. This definitely lives up to the standards of Gimonnet and the Special Club. Don’t sleep on these 14’s, they’re alive and kicking. — 4 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.1

A producer that I enjoyed many times over the years at Bern’s drinking their 40’s thru 60’s GC’s where back in the day they say the wines were made by Roumier. Dried cherry, strawberry fruits, earth, baking spice, orange peel & rose petal. Lighter in body than previous btls but still enjoyable. — 5 years ago

Mike Levin

8.9

Saline and pretty. Clean and a near universal pair-er. — 6 years ago

Roy Goble

9.4

I am not a huge fan of champagne but this was so good I ordered a case. — 7 years ago

Sarah Taylor

10

I really love this wine. It’s right up my alley and very drinkable with a dry smooth finish. — 8 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Interesting Rhône Valley Rose’ blend of Grenache (70%) and Carignan (30%). Dark pink/salmon color. Aromas and flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, watermelon and dark cherry. Slight hint of citrus. A bit of a tart (but in a pleasant way) yet fruit forward finish. Bright and crisp acidity. Rustic, expressive and hearty. Dry and refreshing. Thanks for the bottle, Kase! — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Jean-Pierre, François and Pierre Perrin craft wines, inspired by the memory of their grandfather, Pierre Perrin. Mostly Grenache, this is a classic Châteauneuf du Pape. Vivid Ruby with dark fruit and spice aromas. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of herb pepper and leathery character. Soft tannins, good balance, long finish ending with fruit and spice, very nice! — 4 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

Producer makes a really nice 100% rousanne as well but this was firing from the get-go. Lovely. — 5 years ago

Jessica Guard

9.3

Tart and fizzy pet nat, drinks as easily as a cider — 6 years ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.2

A belter of a St Joseph. Silky Syrah. — 7 years ago

Riley O’Neill

9.8

Amazing #charmed thank u Jean-Pierre. A lil smooth n subtle for robinot n I loves. — 8 years ago

with Blaine

Star Black

9.2

Debuting on a tasting menu @nomadpdx as a chilled red. let's see what happens... — 9 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2017 vintage. In a state of transition. Tannins softening a little and a bit muddy right now. Still chock full of fruit with a splash of cinnamon. Last tasted approx two years ago and the tannins were rambunctious; let’s see where it is in another two years. — 3 years ago

Nicky Sampogna

9.5

From a special person. — 4 years ago

Paulo Saliby

9.2

On the nose: the typical generosity of a good CDP. Floral and red fruits bright notes. Medium + body. Silky and creamy. Hints of pepper and spice. — 5 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.3

Old world charm, it would be an everyday occasion in a different life. I’ll settle for Vintage Saturdays at lunch with the crew. — 5 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Very rounded, with a complex mix of floral fruit and minerality. To my mind much better than their “La Borne” Grand Cru Dézaley which seemed a bit hollow in comparison. — 6 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.0

Lemon oil, citrus rind, white flowers, ocean mist, golden apple. Clear minerality, slightly briny finish. Excellent purity and focus for a village level cuvée. Tremendous value. — 7 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.0

More of a Rose- but then it's getting darker sooner so hard to say. Creamy strawberries. Moved off the stoop and onto the deck, and added more neighbors. — 8 years ago

with Amy and Dave