Paul Bernard

Bernard Levet

La Chavaroche Côte-Rôtie Syrah

I'm in new territory and I really like the offering here. Nice smoked meat and big dark berry . Fairly approachable out of the gate and will only improved with time. — 2 months ago

Ira, Jan and 2 others liked this

Bernard Faurie

Hermitage Syrah

Tasted Fall 2020, delicious with chanterelle pot roast and got me excited about wine again — 3 months ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah

I was going through my La Chapelle section today and my eyes got stuck on this 1999 - bottle looked absolutely pristine and I decided it was a perfect age to drink. Cork was in great condition and the wine was powerful and youthful with no signs of oxidation. Could have kept the bottle for a few more years, but it was probably perfect today. All the complex leathery earthy goodness you expect from this wine was there. — 3 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Paul J
9.4

Bright gold color. Apple, minerals, stone fruit, and camomile on the nose. Same on the palate. Very rich, deep wine. Drinking well now. — 4 months ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Le Chevalier de Sterimberg Blanc Hermitage Marsanne Roussanne

Nice floral acidity. Very pleasant to drink right now — 6 months ago

Bernard Levet

Les Journaries Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2018

Love me a Côte Rôtie 😋. 5 hour decant had this singing with small berries and grill notes. Massive but still contained...my favourite type of wine. Will improve with time! — 8 months ago

Daniel, Tom and 19 others liked this
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And this isn’t any old Côte Rôtie but arguably THE traditionalist Côte Rôtie. One of my favorites in the Northern Rhône 😍

Domaine Paul Pernot et Ses Fils

Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2005

2 different bottles of the same wine. One from an East Coast Importer and one from the West. The one from the East Coast Importer was more fresh and expressive. — 2 years ago

Ira, Jan and 8 others liked this

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2022

Forgot to take detailed notes, but this was nice. Not really any carbonic / natural / “new agey”notes, just a solid classically made gamay. Definitely has some structure, opened 4 hours before serving which was good. Didn’t sing on any one dimension of fruit / earth / acid / length / texture but was nice overall. — 2 months ago

Jay, Zach and 3 others liked this

Bernard Burgaud

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2019

Lyle Fass
9.6

All fruit and finesse. Great Syrah, not much Cote Rotie…..yet. — 2 months ago

Ray, Neil and 10 others liked this

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Bordeaux Blend- Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Merlot 15% 2018 was wet season and this impacted the normally bold style.
It is still full bodied - deep ruby red colour - but t’s a more lighter, elegant classic style, with blackcurmat red berry and cassis. So what is lost in power is replaced by a more refined and elegant wine.
— 3 months ago

Bob, Alexandre and 3 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

CrossBarn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

2023 vintage at Narcoossees’s with bucatini pasta and scallops. Really nice buttery wine. — 4 months ago

Paul Bara

Réserve Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Even better than the real thing. — 6 months ago

Austin, Shay and 10 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Gawd...that album is 35 years old...yikes!
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Still sounded fresh at The Sphere a few months ago @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

2014 vintage. Excellent fill and cork. Not decanted. Tasted after 1.25 hours open. The best red I’ve ever tasted from Paul Hobbs (and have had approx 125 samples over the years-including the high-end bleep). In a really admirable place currently between integration and balance, fruit and tannins. Will it improve? Doubtful. Can it hold steady for a spell? Definitely. Not exactly the biggest fan of what consists of To Kalon/Tokalon juice/interpretation these days vs the 60’s/70’s/80’s/earlyish 90’s but this was phenomenal. Medium body with respectable sed. A mullet wine…all business up front with a party on the back palate. Color me surprised and impressed. 11.8.24. — 8 months ago

Jan, Daniel and 13 others liked this
Austin Hohnke

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I guess the emperor does alright occasionally.

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

100 per cent Syrah. A very nice Crozes Hermitage that will provide a day to day solution for those of you who like Hermitage wines. May 2025. — 2 months ago

Bernard Boisson-Vadot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2014

This bottle brought me tremendous joy. My last bottle a few months back was over the hill and it really bothered me because I felt this could easily go 10+ years when I tasted it on release. This is a perfect example of there are no great wines just great bottles. Lovely scents of apple, lime and vanilla. A wonderfully integrated palate with a finish that makes you think premier cru. — 2 months ago

Neil, Andrew and 27 others liked this
Doug Powers

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@Ira Schwartz, totally agree on your good bottle vs. good wine assessment!!
Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers I always would laugh about that when people would use that saying. Here were two bottles bought at the same time stored next to each other . Both corks were in good shape.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, I’ve experienced it too many times to not believe it, particularly once the bottles have some age on them. Glad to read that this bottle met/exceeded your expectations!!

Domaine Bernard Baudry

La Croix Boissée Chinon Cabernet Franc 2017

pepper, herbs, and mature fruit. — 3 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

CrossBarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Heavy plum and blackberry currant on the nose, smooth and robust/full bodied finish. Excellent Napa Cab. — 4 months ago

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Les Grézeaux Chinon Cabernet Franc 2022

Purple edged garnet color.
BlackBerry forest floor nose.
Medium plus bodied with tangy acid and velvety tannins
— 8 months ago

Tom, Peter and 1 other liked this

Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

Raspberry, dried rose petals, strawberry seed, chalk, rich with great acid. Large bubbles. — 9 months ago

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

At first a little too fruity but then mellowed out — 9 months ago