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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Exceeded expectations given age. Still feels like it’s in prime drinking window, although not sure I’d wait much longer. — 3 months ago

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Domaine Michel Gros

Clos des Réas Monopole Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Very well made, better even the second day — 4 months ago

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Domaine Louis Michel

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2022

stainless electricity. Le Clos and MdT are my top 2 cru in Chablis. this is pure. — 5 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Big & bold. Ripe dark fruit, spice, etc…Evolved yet still developing. Really loved the complex tertiary flavors starting to appear. One complaint: WHOPPING 14.7%! — 6 months ago

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

At first a little too fruity but then mellowed out — 7 months ago

Domaine Paul Autard

Cuvée La Côte Ronde Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2020

Tasted the young 2020 and loved it. Full body but nice fruit forward. Aging only 20% of volume in oak gives wine perfect amount of oakiness. Putting these babies away for several years and will be looking forward to them. Was a family favorite. — 8 months ago

Domaine Paul Pernot et Ses Fils

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

Timothy Eustis
8.9

Showing quite nicely. 2004. Rich caramel honeysuckle. Not premoxed. — a year ago

Tom, Pooneet and 4 others liked this
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We have the '14, not planning to touch for a bit

Paul Bara

Réserve Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Even better than the real thing. — 4 months ago

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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

Domaine Michel Lafarge

Clos du Château des Ducs Monopole Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

Lyle Fass
9.5

50th. Excellent if a bit boring. Lacked energy and fell a bit flat. Nice but 22 Buffet Chenes blew it away. — 5 months ago

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Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

Raspberry, dried rose petals, strawberry seed, chalk, rich with great acid. Large bubbles. — 7 months ago

Domaine Michel Bregeon

Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2018

Called Alsace Pinot Gris. Lush and zippy. — 7 months ago

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Jean-Paul Thevenet

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2017

Thin. Uninspiring. Not-Morgon. — 9 months ago

Shay, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Michel Gahier

La Fauquette Arbois Chardonnay 2018

Så intenst. Næsten Labet’sk. — 9 months ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Le Chevalier de Sterimberg Blanc Hermitage Marsanne Roussanne

Nice floral acidity. Very pleasant to drink right now — 4 months ago

Lucien Michel

Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

A GSM blend that is 75 percent Grenache. Great balance, nice fruitiness. December 2024. — 4 months ago

Domaine Michel Lafarge

Volnay Pinot Noir 2009

Light bodied and character. — 5 months ago

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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. — 6 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

CrossBarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Pale ruby, med body, med finish, full of raspberry, strawberry, high acidity, 14% alcohol, balance, little oak, vanilla, still fresh, med complexity, $285 hkd CP 8.5 — 8 months ago

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2020

A bit disappointing for this producer. A bit flabby — 9 months ago

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