Decent CdR $30 at sandals 😀 — a year ago
On dryer side — 4 years ago
Our friend described this as forest floor. Did have wet forest smells along with mushrooms, dry blackberry and raspberry with a slight musty funk. Felt like this bottle was just a touch sweeter (not dessert wine sweet just that the dark fruit had fermented a bit more). Good wine. — 5 years ago
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. — 6 years ago
Always a fav producer — 8 years ago
Perhaps a bit too old for its weight. — 9 years ago
My oh my that nose was sensational. Great color, texture, and presence. — 11 years ago
Time to open one of these 2017’s.
This very pleasant. Nicely Rounded out with 7 yrs or so in bottle.
The mouthfeel shows nice viscosity. It is round & a little waxy. Shows beautiful honeysuckle notes, golden apple, Meyer lemon, light lime juice, not quite pineapple syrup, green apple is late to the party, pink grapefruit w/ a light sprinkle of sugar, mango, some green melon, marmalade fruits quality-orange peel, yellow peaches, dryish apricots, warm caramel, dry chalk-limestone powder, fine grain, grey volcanic minerals, saline, soft flintiness, hints of white pepper, sea fossils, light saline, warm, well done toast, white flowered, yellow lilies, excellent acidity with a round, lush, well balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on beautiful minerals.
Really excellent with the Jasper Hill Farms Champagne Washed Harbison. Limited release. Might be the best pair w/ this cheese to date. — 9 months ago
Very young. Still somewhat unstructured and tannins that need to mellow. But good potential. — 2 years ago
Tannic initially, but better after some time in a decanter. Dark inky blackberry flavor and wonderful structure and body. — 4 years ago
Delish as usual — 7 years ago
Nice smooth with a hint of acidity that won’t let go into jam town. — 9 years ago
Classic J chard. Nice edge but still pretty light. Good for boneless pork chops. — 11 years ago
Classic CNDP. Great spice. Smooth as silk. — 11 years ago
Earth, sweet strawberry, floral, leather, clove, acid keeps it fresh tasting, light in texture. I would drink up — 12 years ago
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.
— 2 years ago
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% — 4 years ago
Earthy with notes of herbs and stone. — 5 years ago
Smooth and mature great with herb crusted rack of lamb — 7 years ago
Great with steak, mushrooms, peppers, and salad whilst camping. — 8 years ago
This is a very good & fun Cremant. Perfect for summer and only around 8 degrees alcohol. — 11 years ago
Elegant. Rich, citrus, tropics, a touch of oak. Good acid, well balanced. Begs for a crab cake. Delicious. — 11 years ago
2012 vintage. Wonderful. — 12 years ago
Timothy Eustis
Wine Director, Red Lion Inn
2005. Perhaps a bit past its prime. But still excellent. Morphed to a chalky sense on the palate. Still loved it. — 9 months ago