Popped and poured; enjoyed over a red sauce pasta night at home. High shoulder fill, but the cork completely disintegrated during removal. Juice is still drinking exceptionally well; shockingly fresh for being 40. Tons of black fruit and strong spices, with its age showing via expected tobacco and leather notes. Very structured via strong tannins and acidity; long and smooth / velvety finish...meaning this still has room to run. Cheers! — 3 months ago
Very pale gold, honeysuckle on the nose, a tiny bit mineral. Well balanced with just a hint of acidity. Very nice! — a year ago
I love good Beaujolais! This is absolutely spectacular! I also love wine from many regions in France, especially Saint Emillion, de Bourg and especially Bordeaux and others. But this is unbelievable! — 2 years ago
Nose: tomato vine.
Palate: vegetal and cherries.
Needs an hour decant. The it’s quite elegant. So fresh. Aromatic. More burgundy than bojo pink roses in the nose. — 4 months ago
No notes. Purchased from the winery after a thorough tasting of their entire lineup. Kudos to Pauline who welcomed us really nicely and explained all the cuvées. Nice pastry, yeasty notes, some citrus and green apple on the nose. Fine bubbles. Good stuff! — a year ago
Clos Troteligotte, k-barré, chenin, Chardonnay, malbec, merlot and tannat 2023.
This is classified as Vin de France and according to Pauline from the winery this is registered as a rosé. It's rather a light red with some tannins and a nice long fruity finish. Pauline saif the chenin saw some skin contact and the mouthfeel is rather orange wine than red or rosé to be honest. Real good glouglou stuff ! — a year ago
Inaugural release from Pauline, Raphaël Bérèche’s wife. Made of old-vine Pinot Noir from her own family’s estate. 48 months on lees and with a dosage of 3.5 g/l. Scarce as hen’s teeth with a mere 1996 bottles produced. Delicious, though I did find it a tad simple (and primary). Heaps of green apples and citrus fruits. Tasted almost like Zapple for those in the know. Air did coax out the more mineralic elements, along with hints of nuttiness and toast. Good energy. A lovely first release and definitely one to follow. — 2 years ago
Matthew Cohen
Nose: roses.
Palate: soft. Elegant. Cherry fruit.
Grapevine — 24 days ago