Daniel M

9.0

White flowers, pineapple, lemon and crushed rocks on the nose. Very appealing. The palate is both long and playful. A nice acid backbone, sheer typical acidity, white fruits (pear) and lemon, salivating finish. Very easy going and lovely wine — 9 years ago

Dustin Cano

Wine Buyer Meritage Wine Market

9.0

Made it to Chablis ate at bistro de grands crus wonderful lunch and wine was just what doctor ordered. A little light but after driving 2 hours was refreshing and perhaps needed more time to open. — 11 years ago

Burak Kesimoglu

9.1

This is the Cuvee champs chenys, which is surrounded by grands crus. Red cherry, Hint of game, medium full. Gentle earthiness. No bouquet yet. But structured. Nice acidity — 11 years ago

with Ezequiel

Coco&Lucie

9.2

An amazing Grands Cru full of finess. Aerien bubbles with toasted bread aromas. Great elegance. — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose, sweet, floral, dark cherries, touch of plum, black raspberries, raspberries, red licorice/cola, lovely funk, canopy leaf, perfumed red florals and fine, sexy, chalky minerality. The mouthfeel is beautifully crisp...medium body. The fruits are bright and tantalizing. Strawberries, dark cherries with Rainer cherries blended in, cranberries, pomegranate, plum, black raspberry, raspberries, soft, super fine powdery chalkiness, crushed dry rock powder, light beautiful spice, red florals with a touch of violets, perfect acidity and a well balanced, polished finish. Photos of, the property entrance, Chevrey Chambertin vineyard and Arnaud. History and producer notes...Domaine Denis Mortet was founded by Denis Mortet in the early 1990s. Strangely, he took his own life at the age of 51 in 2006. He started with modest holdings to become a very well respected Winemaker in Burgundy with his 1993 wines. His son Arnaud has now taken over. The estate vines are relatively young at 25 years. The Domaine's 10 hectares encompass 14 different Appellations, including two Grands Crus in Clos-de-Vougeot and Chambertin. All their wines including their village wines see new oak. This wine is a blend of all their Chambertin holdings and fermented in around 30% new oak. — 9 years ago

Jeffrey Davies

9.5

Levensohn 2012 Napa Valley/St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
I had the good fortune to taste this exciting wine on two occasions, first at a party for the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux organized by Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider) in Bel Air, together with a number of top Bordeaux producers! And then at a dinner at Silvio Denz's Château Faugères, a grand cru classé in Saint-Emilion. I've always enjoyed sharing some of Napa Valley's finest with some of Bordeaux's top producers! I think it fair to say that everyone, myself included, was very impressed with this rendition of Pascal Levensohn's latest release, produced from grapes grown in his own Saint Helena vineyard, most of which fruit he sells to Vineyard 29.

The color is like the band: saturated Deep Purple, leaving little doubt as to the ripeness of the harvest. The nose gains in both intensity and complexity as the wine comes to life in the glass revealing aromas of ripe blue and black fruits, subtly underscored by hints of vanillin and espresso, these latter scents being the result of nearly two years aging in high-quality, new French oak barrels. Nothing is overstated here, au contraire: complexity is as much in play here as is concentration. On the palate, the wine has a velvety caress thanks to its superbly integrated grape and oak tannins that confirm the impression of ripeness but also the deft hand of the winemaker. Similar blue and black berry fruits that were evident on the nose also infuse the flavors of this intriguing wine. The wine's finish is lengthy and altogether seamless. Nothing stands out but for the overall harmony and balance of this beautifully knit rendition of Napa Valley Cabernet.

I thought the 2010 Levensohn was a very fine wine when I tasted it last year. But this 2012 rises to a whole new level, one where it begins to flirt with some of the Valley's most prestigious names. My friends from Bordeaux, with whom I was pleased to share it, were as impressed as was I. Alas, the wine has but one fault: there were only 49 cases produced – and one of them is already spoken for!
— 11 years ago

David Jacobs

8.9

It's been awhile since I had one of these but it's a really nice change up. Well worth it. I didn't taste any oak but it was still creamy with real subtle mineral and tannins — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Louis Jadot Marsannay Blanc 2014 $30.
Marsannay, the village marking the No. gateway to the Côte d'Or, leaving Dijon, capital of Burgundy, home to Ducs de Bourgogne, marking the beginning of Route des Grands Crus. Marsannay received its Appellation in 1987, recognition of the high quality of its wine. Pale straw with complex aromas of light stone fruits and sweet spice. On the palate some sour apple with vanilla and nutty flavors, notable high acidity on lingering finish ending with generous mineral tones. — 10 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.1

One of the best 2012's at the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting. — 11 years ago

Rich Reader

9.2

Unions Grands Crus de Bordeaux very much in favor of the Sauternes and Barzac in the moment, & voting for Lichines, planning new wine projects and partnerships.. — 11 years ago

with Chelli, Fred and 3 others