Nicolas' Sélection

Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Prémices Jasnières Chenin Blanc 2009

If there is a better match in this world for lobster than aged Chenin, I haven’t found it yet. This off-dry wine has tremendous pretty florals as it opens. Some nice minerals and just enough acid to keep it interesting. — 2 years ago

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Nicolas Rossignol

Volnay Pinot Noir

Delicious. Good Qpr — 4 years ago

Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Calligramme Jasnières Chenin Blanc 2008

Robe or
Nez cire fruit jaune et acidulée voir exotique
Bouche ample gourmande mais avec de la tension
Finale tendue et saline avec un peu d alcool

— 4 years ago

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Nicolas Rossignol

Santenots Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Belle surprise que ce vin. Très axée sur la cerise et des épices comme le poivre qui amènent même la famille à croire qu’on pourrait être en Cote-Rotie. Je ne l’étais pas mais je comprends les commentaires... c’est assurément plus facile quand on a vu l’étiquette ! Une bouteille très agréable d’un producteur loin de la spéculation — 6 years ago

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Domaine Lafage

Nicolas Vieilles Vignes de Grenache Noir 2009

Although it might be past its prime this Grenache has aged wonderfully. Aromas of dried strawberries with lavender honey and just a titch of dried leaves lead into a more juicy pallate reminiscent of raspberry sauce. Seemed a fitting pairing for viewing the Downton Abbey finale. ($16) [4/26/17] — 7 years ago

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Francine et Olivier Savary

Sélection Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay 1997

1997 old vine Chablis - Lemon meringue pie, with some yellow apple. Less minerality than I expected but shows on the finish. Potentially starting to approach it's peak at this age. — 8 years ago

Sébastien David

L'Hurluberlu Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2010

Stinky, reductive, needs lots of air & time to breath. Funky cab franc which many won't like. — 8 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

J.L. Chave Sélection Hermitage Blanche Marsanne Roussanne 2017

2017 enjoyed 10/7/2023. nose: caramelized pineapple, wavering between oxidative and candied. wiffs of fresh floral pass quickly, stony/mineral undertone. palate: medium body, oily viscosity, high acid and mineral leave my tongue tingling. gorgeous. glad that I opened. — 7 months ago

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Love these wines.

Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy

Cuvée Les Coûtes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Mature, round and nicely balanced older Sancerre, nice complexity and length, ready to drink. — 10 months ago

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Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Sélection Belles Années 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Champagne

Like a beautiful piece of butter cake. Briochey yet super bright and fresh. Even better after a few days.

Disgorged 2019
— 3 years ago

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Manny Abascal

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After a few days! That is pretty cool that it lasts that long.
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@Manny Abascal As long as you pour carefully and get a stopper in the bottles quickly I’ve found the best champagne usually lasts and improves for days or even weeks in the fridge! I sometimes use it as a proxy for storage potential similar to other wines.
Manny Abascal

Manny Abascal

Interesting! I am going to try that. I usually put a stopper in at the end of the evening after it has been sitting out a while. A few still do ok but most don’t. I’m moving to your method. Thanks for the tip!

Marc Hébrart

Sélection Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Tim’s Wine Market. $69. Champaign night. — 6 years ago

Nicolas Potel

Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2014

Nice flinty reductive properties that envelops into a rich minerality. Not lacking in fruit with some cantaloupe and lemon rind. Overall a great expression of Côte d'Or as a white wine with the complexity and familiar body of a red. — 7 years ago

Stéphane et Vincent Perraud

Sur Lie Sélection des Cognettes Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne

Philip Carpenter
9.0

Floral...melon...touch of creamy lime zest. — 8 years ago

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Nicolas Feuillatte

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

It's LOVE!!! Once again 60% Pinot Noir!!! — 10 years ago

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Nicolas Feuillatte

Palmes d'Or Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Lemon curd, Beeswax, golden apricots. Would like to try it in a cooler vintage. — 9 months ago

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Michel Turgy

Réserve Sélection Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Hazelnuts and green apple. Great everyday champagne — 2 years ago

Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

L'Effraie Coteaux du Loir Chenin Blanc

Loved this wine! So complex. Brioche, nutty, high acidity. — 3 years ago

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Nicolas Maillart

Platine Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Wonderful blend of grapes that results in a champagne of note. — 5 years ago

Maison Nicolas Perrin

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2013

Low yields in Northern Rhône 2013, but the quality of the fruit is prevalent here. Structured and well-integrated fine grained tannins at the five year mark. The nose explodes out of the glass with finesse and doused complexities. Definitive Syrah nuances of black raspberries, black plums, black olives, fresh cut violets, cracked black pepper, Indian spices, grilled and smoked meats, and stone dust. Light weight but packs a continuous release of flavors. Nose and palate changes from fruit to floral to spicy to meaty. As you move to different areas and rooms the wine changes. The more air it gets, the more meat starts hanging out. Complex indeed for a $20 bottle. Great showing. — 6 years ago

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@Neal Schaffer Neal nice review Cheers 🍷
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@Phil A thank you! Cheers!

Nicolas Potel

Les Gaudichots Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2007

Fresh, slightly green (stems?), primary. Warm fermentation? Quite lean on the palate. A bit more fruit would help. Very clear but a bit lacking in beauty or lushness. — 8 years ago

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Hugel et Fils

Sélection de Grains Nobles Alsace Gewürztraminer

It was Exhibiting a strong mineral content and a distinctive yellow apple taste. Fun to taste this. — 9 years ago