Paul Bernard

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Chablis Chardonnay

Did not expect a basic chablis to be so full-bodied yet balanced. It was a perfect match for roasted chicken with a tarragon mustard slurry. Purchase for $25 in March 2022. — 5 months ago

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Cuvée l'Ancien Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais Gamay 2016

Earthy and tense with dried leaves and old board game. Life. — 6 months ago

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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. — 7 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, totally agree on your good bottle vs. good wine assessment!!
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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 Paul Pernot et Ses Fils

Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014

Brimming with tension and depth. Crystalline and zest freshness. — 5 years ago

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Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Fantastic BTK — 5 years ago

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Domaine Bernard Baudry

Chinon Cabernet Franc Rosé

Deliciously flinty and vibrant — 7 years ago

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

FRV 100 Mousseux Gamay Rosé

Somm David T
9.0

This is a very good & fun Cremant. Perfect for summer and only around 8 degrees alcohol. — 10 years ago

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Sofia Jalilie

Sofia Jalilie

This is will great during a summer meal outdoors!
Sofia Jalilie

Sofia Jalilie

Meant to say- this will be great this summer- with a meal eaten outdoors

Domaine Paul Autard

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2008

Marc Stubblefield
8.9

On the brighter red, crunchier side of CdP. Tasty, but maybe missing some complexity and polish. Probably more interesting in a few years. — 10 years ago

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Domaine Paul Pernot et Ses Fils

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2017

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours and it needed it. The 2017 Bienvenue Bâtard-Montrachet pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this was initially quite shy but after a couple of hours, the nose exploded into a veritable cornucopia: apples, pineapple, passion fruit, stone fruit, lemon curd, honeysuckle, flint, gentle warm spices and a mix of limestone minerals and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with a chalky texture. A banger. Drink now with patience; better after 2027 and through 2042. — 6 months ago

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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. — 7 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Secondary notes like black tea are becoming more pronounced, which I enjoy. It’s a different wine than when we first tried it soon after release at the winery. Both are really impressive. — 3 years ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Les Jalets Crozes Hermitage Syrah

Earthy with notes of herbs and stone. — 4 years ago

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Fleurie Gamay 2017

Picked this up a few months ago from the state store when I saw Louis Dressner. Seems different from the only other fleurie I’ve had. Lots of earth juice with raspberry. — 5 years ago

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Domaine Bernard Baudry

La Croix Boissée Chinon Blanc Chenin Blanc

Ripe citrus fruits on the nose, good amount of acid but slight of sweetness almost like a baked apple — 6 years ago

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Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils)

Boisrenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

In a great place, really delicious right now. — 10 years ago

Chris, Jim and 6 others liked this

Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

Alder Yarrow
9.3

Faintly sweet, cranberry and raspberry with wet chalkboard mineral notes. — 10 years ago

Travis, Mark and 8 others liked this

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Le Clos Guillot Chinon Cabernet Franc 2015

George Brett emerges from the dugout in a fit of rage, but everyone loves it. — 6 months ago

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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. — 7 months ago

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Paul Bara

Réserve Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Beautiful way to start our celebration for Tiva’s birthday! — 2 years ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Petite Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 2013

2013 vintage. The second wine of La Chapelle, that is now named " Maison Bleue", but an excellent wine in its own right. At 9 years old this is absolutely gorgeous with an expressive nose of blackberries, wild flowers, pepper and leather, enhanced by a subtle smokiness. In the mouth it combines power with elegance, with pure fruit, subtle spices, silky tannins and great length. Terrific value if the mythical La Chappelle doesn't fit your budget. Abv. 13,5% — 3 years ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Le Chevalier de Sterimberg Blanc Hermitage Marsanne Roussanne

Nice fruit and balance. Pleasant but undistinguished wine. — 5 years ago

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Domaine Bernard Baudry

Chinon Blanc Chenin Blanc

On another day, I’d love this. Too serious for today. — 6 years ago

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Domaine Paul Pernot et Ses Fils

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2014

Timothy Eustis
9.0

Always a fav producer — 7 years ago

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Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Morgon Gamay 2012

Strawberry fields 4evah. Jean Paul Brun ain't nothing 2 fuck with — 10 years ago

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Paul Chapelle

Gravières Santenay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Earth, sweet strawberry, floral, leather, clove, acid keeps it fresh tasting, light in texture. I would drink up — 11 years ago