Aaron Tan

9.8

An unforgettable bottle to crown our Taiwan trip. Gerard Potel’s 96’ Jarollières was just emotional and a testament to his mastery - he simply doesn’t miss. My first encounter with this Pommard vineyard revealed a wine less filigreed than Potel’s Volnay bottlings, leaning into darker, earthier tones, yet still imbued with his genius: crystalline purity and weightless intensity.

The nose unfolded sweet dark and red fruits, black tea, dried roses, violets, and a whisper of nutmeg and other spices. On the palate, it had plush, silky textures and extraordinary minerality - perhaps the most mineral-driven Potel I’ve encountered. With air, it deepened and felt livelier, revealing sweet red cherries, smoky tar, and irony minerality intertwined with earthy, tea-like nuances. Zen-like really, as it danced between sweetness and mineral precision, delivering a finish as haunting as it was beautiful. Pure Potel magic. — 7 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

100% Sangiovese. Soft and velvety but oh so expressive! Aromas and flavors of red and black fruits. Complex accents of forest floor, tobacco, dried herbs, black licorice and coffee. The fruit is bold, but it keeps the noteworthy tannins and alcohol in lovely balance. Oaky on the finish but not overpowering. Beautiful wine. Thank You so much, Kase. — 3 years ago

Nathan J. Martin

9.0

Super good! Typical Aussie style, big, but opened up very nicely after decanting. Not jammy, a little tannic, but overall great — 5 years ago

Peter Schottenfels

9.3

a little acidic at first but it really opens up as you drink it. i like it more and more. — 5 years ago

Maddie Fromell

9.6

From Janie Xmas — 6 years ago

Gladys Xiques

9.2

Strong cherry essence with farm funk on the nose. A quintessential Pinot Noir. Delightful with roasted chicken and veggies. — 6 years ago

Sébastien F

9.6

Un pinot carré encore sur du fruit frais dominé par la cerise mais bien fondu dans un bouquet de fruits rouges, puis quelques notes fumées et terreuses.
Epaules larges la trame garde une jolie acidité. — 8 months ago

Ming L

9.3

As one can expect for a Dave Phinney wine, this is rich and ripe, but it has so much more to offer at year 14. Blueberry, fig, tobacco, cracked pepper, dried mushroom, and slight hint of barnyard. On the palate it’s juicy yet soft and ultra smooth. The finish is long, candied, and earthy.
My 2nd and last bottle. At its peak. — 2 years ago

Chris

9.2

Clean apple and lemon, Chablis like. — 4 years ago

Blake Walker

9.1

Merlot / CF blend. 14.5% ABV. — 5 years ago

Katie Schindall

9.6

Liked this one — 5 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

NV / lovely digestive based on Blood orange Peel — 6 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.4

Started highly perfumed and floral in the glass but rapidly lost the bouquet. But in the mouth, mmmm. Juicy, acid, tense, round, bit of salt. Really came together well. — 7 years ago

Robert Swart

9.0

A vanilla bomb! Vanilla, cedar, and black fruit dominant. The tannins are silky smooth. Can drink now or age a bit more. — 9 months ago

AHF

9.6

Recommend 3-4 hour decant. — 9 months ago

H

9.6

Elegant, velvety in mouth and very balanced. 2015 red — 4 years ago

Ralf Wrangö

9.7

Min referenschampagne. Kraftfull med bra och kraftig smak. — 5 years ago

Brian R

9.3

Impromptu Mourvèdre face-off. Super crunchy red fruits with the classic D&R spice/incense. Pure and joyful but, incredibly, lost the battle on this night. — 5 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

An off vintage win from Pousse d’Or, black fruits, cinnamon, hints of smoke and green tobacco. Elegant finish with very solid length. — 6 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.1

Raison d’hertre — 6 years ago