Mark Flesher

9.6

This was tasted alongside a 2010 Kongsgaard Judge Chard, and it just had a lot more going on. While, to me, the Judge had a lot of very nice acidity and perhaps it was just a little bit 'younger' than the Lauren, it's not everyday that someone decides to open up a 2010 Lauren Aubert Chard and someone ELSE decides to open up a 2010 Kongsgaard Judge Chard! This to me was the WOTN for white wines. Easily beat out a 2011 Peter Michael Chard. This one has so many things going on. Nose of peach, asian pear, baking spices. The entry has a nutty and a mineral-rich character yet also has a lot of verbose fruit that just keeps going and going. At 8 years of age, this 2010 Aubert is SINGING, and I don't expect that to change. Finished with some limestone grit, then some obtuse fruit. Damn, what a chard! — 7 years ago

with Dan and Shay

Mark Flesher

9.1

Although this one did tend to have a citrus rich body, it is definitely a malo mouthfeel and more of a buttery chard. This wine was still quite delicious, and it's not really even my style. I was getting some lemongrass on the front, with a peach and mango note in the middle. The finish is more on the buttery side for my taste, but still went lovely with cheese and meat. Probably would have gone very well with Italian spiced nuts or with an herbal chicken dish. I believe this wine probably would have been more comprehensive if served with food. I think this one definitely has the longevity to age, but I'd put more stock in the Judge chard to do that most effectively. — 8 years ago

with Benjamin

Michal Sulkowski

9.2

You don't see to many Malbec from California, but I must say this one stacks right up with some of the best I've had from Argentina. Kudos to the winemakers for producing something unique from the land of Cabernet and Pino. — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.3

Although a tick higher in alc, lighter on the palate than the Hommage Allan Grenache blend. Nice Syrah profile. Very enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Raul Puga

9.2

Same fruit profile as 08 but not as aromatic. Very good expression of Syrah #ShaneFinley — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

There is almost no one that wouldn't judge this wine as a CA Cabernet in a blind tasting, even some Master Sommeliers. The 03 Le Petit Mouton is dark fruit (strong black plum), big caramel & vanilla, black tea, some star anise, super soft leather (near velvet), supple round elegant finish. 2003 is a ripe fruit driven vintage. — 10 years ago

Bill Bender

9.0

I like it. Don't judge me. — 10 years ago

Barron Nydam

9.7

Amazing. Not showing it's age. Still beautiful fruit, acidity, and a wonderful vanilla finish. Made from what is now Konggsguard's The Judge vineyard. — 10 years ago

Sarah Ponciroli

10

Drinking at home with dinner. Wine owner is a crazy judge from Australia. Love the story behind him. — 11 years ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

I judge Gavi by it's mineral content. This delivers with gratuitous marlstone, wild mushroom, washed Parmesan rind, and preserved lemon peel bouquet with background aromas of cantaloupe, lemons and peaches. Reminds me of a Chalonnaise White Burgundy--in the best possible way. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Pale Ruby. The colour belies the rich nose and beautiful rich palate. My notes say “could not spit this out “ which you need to do for many of them because after 34 Grand Crus one will have drunk approx 1 1/2 litres of wine and not only be legless but not able to adequately judge the final bracket of 6 Vosne Romanee GCs which you definitely would not be spitting out! This Mazoyeres was my equally Top pointed Wine in the Gevrey bracket — 7 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.2

Killer Malbec!! @Mike Rowe @David L @Ron R @Carl Fischer. @Joe Lucca @Howard Greenfield — 8 years ago

Timmy Tran

9.2

Grapefruit and ginger. Fun and delicious. Don't judge this bottle by it's label. — 9 years ago

Michael Wilkinson

9.2

Beautiful colour. Very smooth. Carries itself very well. — 9 years ago

Elizabeth Shelton

9.3

The nose is very earthy. But the wine is very smooth with mild spice and finishes with blackberries. Don't judge the wine just by the nose. Very deceiving — 9 years ago

with Amber

Megan Rae

9.5

Sadly, I have a cold so im not one to judge tonight but my fiancé says its excellent ;) — 10 years ago

Adam Hirsch

10

Doesn't get better than this. Not like any Chardonnay you've ever had. — 10 years ago

Antonio Gianola

9.3

This is next level Chardonnay. Don't judge a bottle by its varietal. Orange blossom, white pear and well integrated minerality. Outstanding! — 10 years ago

Steve Law

Winemaker, MacLaren Wine Company

9.6

Integrating with a bit of age. Spice, pepper and floral. — 11 years ago

Anna Lapp

9.0

Don't judge. I'm actually pleasantly surprised. — 11 years ago

Natalie Griffin

9.4

Yum! Sweet plums and dried fig juice. So ya, sweet, but not overly. Would be amazing with spicy BBQ — 7 years ago

Michal Sulkowski

9.4

If you think Sauv Blanc is boring, this one will prove you wrong. — 7 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.2

Thank you Martin R. Quite tasty!! — 8 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.3

Don't judge a wine by its vintage. This is the second or third time I've had this wine. I haven't touched it in a few years. I opened it because I didn't think we would drink the whole thing and I didn't mind if I threw it away. All of us loved this wine. It's a classic Bordeaux style in its mid life. Would never even think its from an off vintage. If you love Bordeaux you will love this for the price. — 9 years ago

Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.0

She's temperamental. And expressive. It ain't no a Billy Joel Song; it's a Soings en Sologne, sung by the son of a son of a viticulture (well maybe only the cousin). Very fucking cool wine. Unique for this region. Kind of Sebastian Riffault-like in his rule breaking to Sancerre, but perhaps more... tame. Oxidative for this vintage, maybe that's consistent? Tastes like there's some skin contact on the romorantin, a roller coaster of acidity and sapidity across the tongue, and Menu Pineau, I can find it if I look. If you don't like oxidative wine, you probably won't appreciate this. But I judge a wine whether it's empty or not, and this one didn't stand a chance. Tastes better when it's warmed up and breathed for an hour. vintage is technically 2012 -not on label. Wife (New Zealander) Heidi Kuka makes the eye-catchingly, ornate almost Maori-like tribal tattoos for the labels. Julien Courtois is able to knock it out of the park on occasion, but mostly, he makes very good, expressive and interesting, but most importantly drinkable wine from the western Loire. — 9 years ago

Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.1

New wine on our list!!! — 10 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.0

Surprisingly delicious! Hit the spot... Don't judge me... So uncool it's cool again — 10 years ago

erto l

9.7

thinking this was the 2014 reserve release.... it's unico and me likey unico. jury still out for me on whether or not the blending to achieve the house style is the way to go. had some lesser vintages that reservations beat but also some killer single vintages that smoke the reserva. all about the dirt and those great vintages are the ones that have it. — 10 years ago

Brady Davis

9.5

"Delightful!" said Fox.
"Superb!" said Unicorn.
"Glorious!" said Dog.
To this, Judge Cat rose his glass and said, "All shall be free and great wine will be served!" — 10 years ago

with Liz

Lesa Gough

8.9

Cali Zin with refinement. Very nice. Need to get more of this. — 11 years ago