Excellent! — 2 years ago
A hot young for the 2022 vintage in October 2025. — 11 hours ago
Transparent ruby red with violet. Oak, Vanilla. Matured Strawberry, raspberry. Earthy. Coal? Cinnamon and Nutmeg from oak barrel. Slight herb and stem and red flower. Quite ample aroma. Sweet vanilla. Smooth. A bit tannic and acidic at opening. Juicy after decanting.
BOURGOGNE LES GRAVIERS JEAN-MICHEL GUILLON 22 @6600, Enoteca, 250215-250224 — 8 months ago
I heard a rumor that there’s a competition between DRC and Jean-Michel Guillon when it comes to the amount of new French oak used. While I can’t substantiate that, I can confirm that the oak used for this bottle smells expensive and it certainly seems to work in Guillon’s favor because this is a really tasty treat. The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin “VV” pours a deep ruby with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart red fruits: Bing cherry, strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, porcini, dry forest floor, and beautiful balance of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and absolutely delicious. I tend to be fearful of liberal use of oak but in the end, I try not to judge if the wine is in balance and in this case, it most certainly is. Drink now through 2036+. — 2 months ago
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
A near perfect Cote Rotie. Love this wine so much. — 4 days ago