Nicolas Testard

Nicolas Rossignol

Volnay Pinot Noir 2017

Tito yuca aaron wero andrian dany gtz — a year ago

Nicolas Potel

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020

Nice wine for $20. Cherry fruit and some healthy tannins, but relatively light. Nice with turkey; would be good with a lot of foods — 2 years ago

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Nicolas Carmarans

Fer de Sang Aveyron Fer Servadou 2020

Unusual, ferrous and quite tart. Fun — 4 years ago

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Nicolas Maillart

Platine Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Tom Elliot
9.2

Base vintage 2015. Disgorged Nov. 2019. Far outperforms for an estate’s basic wine. Relatively full-bodied, complex, and very satisfying. Now I’m interested in exploring their higher qualities. — 6 years ago

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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

— 7 years ago

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Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — 9 months ago

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Daniel M

Daniel M

I can completely relate to your tasting note about the mouthfeel being reminiscent of that of an off-dry wine. I had the same impression when tasting a 2013 a few years back. It was clearly a dry wine but with the touch of a sweet nectar.
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@Jay Kline Nice details here.
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@Somm David T thanks David. I just call them as I…ahem…taste them

Nicolas Rossignol

Clos des Angles Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2018

Really bold off the hop, then leans into black cherry and aged cheese. Slightly purple tongue. Consistent throughout the bottle - really great. — 2 years ago

Nicolas Maillart

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Cherry skins, brioche and amazing acid. — 4 years ago

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Nicolas Jay

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Paired with tuna at Sushi Nakazawa. A good match that won’t overpower delicate tuna tastes — 5 years ago

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Sébastien David

Kezako Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2018

mmmm. started out super funky, dark juicy fruit, milky. as it sat for a minute it warmed up and got more tannic and chewy. say medium tannin, balanced by medium acids and dryness. definitely bolder but not overwhelmingly so. super enjoyable. i love seb david ❤️ — 6 years ago

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Nicolas Potel

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2000

This was drinking very well tonight. Ripe dark cherry and raspberry. Hints of tar, roasted meat and minerals. Full feel on the palate, smooth tannins. — 8 years ago

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Nice
Mark Turner

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I am finding that the ‘02 and ‘03 burgundies are drinking really well right now. Glad to know ‘00 is doing the same.

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Nicolas Catena Zapata Malbec 2018

Vintage 2018 — 9 months ago

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Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Rouge-Gorge Coteaux Du Loir Pineau d'Aunis 2022

This was a by-the-glass favorite at the Loire property where we stayed. Biodynamic Pinot d’Aunis. Lots of wild red berries complicated by earthy, peppery and floral tones — a year ago

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Nicolas Potel

Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1999

A beauty in a great place. — 3 years ago

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Years in the tank still?
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Yes. No rush.

Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

L'Effraie Coteaux du Loir Chenin Blanc

Loved this wine! So complex. Brioche, nutty, high acidity. — 5 years ago

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