David Kline

9.7

Lovely, smoky, mushroom-funk with ethereal violet perfume emanating from lemon madeleines. Perfect expression of cassis and blackberries and black cherry, touches of sweet tobacco reveal a jungle of verdant herbs. Amazing cab franc with the full spectrum of textures.



#lajota #lajotavineyardco #lajotahowellmountainestate #howellmountain #napa #napavalley #cabernetfranc #cabfranc #oakville — a year ago

with Courtney

Byron Hewett

9.4

Another beautiful Ramonet. At Caves Madeleines in Beaune. — 3 years ago

Sylvain Rhainds

9.0

Les Madeleines! — 4 years ago

David Kline

9.3

2007 Lime, lime pith and lemon peel hold strong despite age. Lemon madeleines, orange oil, tangerine pith, lemongrass, evergreen. Orange peel, lemon oil and lemongrass forefront, while lime neutralizes to background color green olive swims in the lime, chamomile, kefir lime, grape leaf, crystalline salinity. Bright and ripe after 15 years!


#chablispremiercru #chablis1ercru #chablis #bourgogneblanc #whiteburgundy #whiteburg #DanielEtienneDefaix #cotedelechet #appellationchablispremiercrucontrolée #domaineduvieuxchateau #bourgogne — 2 years ago

Simon Trepanier

9.2

Très beau champagne ! — 4 years ago

David Kline

9.8

Brioche, biscuit, madeleines, poppy and marigold aromas. Racy lemon zest, lime and gooseberry, with a tangerine pith leading into the silky mousse and a decidedly chalky and dry, lemon pith, arrowroot and hazelnut finish. #haton #jeannöelhaton #bubblesalldamnday #champagne #champagneday #vintage #vintagechampagne — 6 years ago

with Courtney

Byron Hewett

9.3

Somm’s pick at Caves Madeleines. The kid did well. We were all pleasantly surprised at how delicious this was. Great showing. — 3 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

Beautiful Chambolle. At Caves Madeleines in Beaune. — 3 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.3

Fascinating wine. So much going on. Super vinous, even cidery. Gold in the glass, a little oxidative, looong finish. Some subtle green flavors, a leafy wild herbal thing. Deep, tooth tingling acid, but mature, white balsamic-type acid. Yeasty but long-fermented sourdough type yeasty. Madeleines and lemon marmelade. Enjoy this with rich food, like roast game bird. Or Cheetos. We paired it with Cheetos. Deg sept 2019. — 4 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Lemon pie and orange blossoms with lemon poppy madeleines lingering in the stratosphere. Banana bread and cedar shavings. The bourbon barrel screams from the glass. Hazelnut and pecan turn creamy vanilla pudding, pine nut, grass clippings and charred bits, with a satisfying carbon and graphite in a lemon pith middle burning a hot streak. — 8 years ago