La Cave Des Grands

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Special Club Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay 2012

Somm David T
9.3

Consistency is their middle name.

This has just started to shift from fresh to aging.

Bruised red apple/pear, lemon, lime zest, tropical melons, drier stone fruits, whipped cream, ginger, brioche, graham cracker, very light caramel/butterscotch notes, grey volcanics, limestone marl, sea fossils, gritty chalk, white & yellow flowers with greens, excellent lively acidity and a well balanced-knitted, elegant & smartly polished finish that lasts near two-minutes.
— 10 days ago

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Raphael & Vincent Bérêche

Côte 62 Mois De Cave Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs Champagne 2020

Hazelnut & marzipan with light bubbles. — 19 days ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
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Cave de Saumur

Les Pouches Saumur Chenin Blanc 2018

Cool simple bottle and label. A screw-top with class. Color is golden straw. Aromas of lemons and honey. Hint of freshly scrubbed flagstone patios. Flavors are lemon water, honeydew melon and jasmine tea. This is like all the good things in non-buttery Chardonnay mixed with the minerality and zing of Sauv Blanc. It’s fuller, denser and more elegant than most CA Chenin Blanc I’ve had. It’s also a white that seems to age nicely. If I could find it somewhere around here, it would join the short list for go to whites. — 21 days ago

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Egly-Ouriet

Cuvée des Grands Côtés Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Pinot Noir 2014

What a great wine! Pinot Noir from the Cote Champenois. Very mineral, with some nice red fruit on the palate. You can taste where a Blanc de Noir gets its profile from in this wine. Great to have this “Grand Cru” with some age on it (9 years). I picked up two bottles up in the silent bid auction of the 2025 Wine on Wheels event. Such a lucky buy. Enjoyed with home cooked grilled lamb, sautéed mushrooms with a Sherry reduction, asparagus and wild rice medley. Pretty good, although probably a touch better with something more along the lines of poultry (roast chicken or duck, maybe turkey). — 2 months ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2012

Paul K
9.7

My favorite champagne — 16 days ago

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James K

James K

We wanted to visit this house when we were in Reims—too late and all visits booked.
Paul K

Paul K

@James K that’s all right. We can go next time!

Jarvis Winery

Estate Grown Cave Fermented Finch Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2050

Start to finish luxurious! Bouquet, color, and legs are amazing. Delicious with matured flavors of vanilla, apple, and a hint of pear! Finish is long and velvety. Enjoy!! — 4 months ago