Jay Kline

9.4

A pull from the cellar to toast my son’s (our first) graduation from High School! The 2006 La Grande Dame pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is autolytic and developing with notes of ripe and tart orchard fruits: Bosc pear, green apple, strawberry, raspberry, lemon curd, toasted brioche, marzipan, honeysuckle and chalky, limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and creamy. These are in a fabulous spot. Drink now through 2036+. Disgorged October of 2016. — 10 months ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Very very light and diluted straw color. Lemon & honeysuckle on the nose. Palate is a bit heavier than I anticipated. Plenty of lemon citrus, white peach, nectarine, some green melon, underripe green pear, and some mineral notes. Tart, but lingers on the palate. I dislike using this word but it’s very quaffable, as they say 🙃. A crowd pleaser. — 5 years ago

Megan

9.6

My first Kosta Browne chard! I like it! Opened it while cooking and it started with a nice lemon essence ... Over time it took on buttery notes with some toasted pear. Pairing just beautifully with my zucchini and pinenut pasta .... I may be deliriously happy, or my wine might taste like creme brûlée. — 6 years ago

KDU

9.5

Great strong fruit aroma--I notice pear and pineapple. Creamy and super buttery. The buttery mouthfeel and taste is taken to crazy levels with a creamy pasta...preferred over sipping without food as sensations became dulled. Finish is wonderfully long and exactly what you want if you're looking for a buttery chardonnay. Good value...priced perfectly for taking to a dinner with friends...I loved it and can also see it being appreciated by people "not really into wine" — 6 years ago

with KDU

Bryan Hopkins

9.1

Lovely aroma of apple, peach, pear, honey, and lime. On the palette, toast, nuts, sunflower seeds, crisp Granny Smith apple. Honey finish. — 8 years ago

Andrea Myers

9.6

Crisp and off-dry. A delicious blend of the three fruits which deliver a great balance. Subtle bubbles providing a little play for the tongue. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, butterscotch candy, brioche, soft bubbles, silky chalk and acid a little high. I know a lot people love this champagne but there are better for less $. — 9 years ago

Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

9.5

Pear and green apple on the nose, almond butter, and caramel glazed toast on the palate. Beautiful. — 10 years ago

Mike Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

9.0

Lemon and lime peel on nose. Palate of citrus and great pear at the back end. Delightful acidity. Great #QPR — 10 years ago

Jerry Hindes CS, CSW

9.6

Always love to get my hands on a wine from Corton-Charlemagne.
2009 vintage has a roasted almond flavor with baked pear and bruised apple. Nice acid but the finish drops of a little early. Still. A great representation of the region and variety. This is what I grew up on. — 11 years ago

Jane Nuss

9.2

Pale golden in the glass with fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of green apple, orange peel, pear, and peach, layered over rich notes of brioche and toast. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and complex, with a creamy texture, energetic mousse, and toasty depth. High acidity. Vibrant and refreshing with a long, satisfying finish. Consistently well-balanced, reliably delicious. A standout non-vintage Champagne. — a year ago

S T

9.2

Aromatic pear and apple, crisp, fresh acidity. — 3 years ago

Gary Grose

9.0

Outstanding summer Italian white in a great summer of Italian whites. Strong on the minerals to start and then when the wine warms up the pear, apple all come forward. Close to a value buy and easily worth it. — 6 years ago

Jennifer Haralson

9.1

Classic California Chardonnay fruit tones of pear and green apple with a creamy nectarine finish. Elegant like the label. Look forward to seeing how it opens up. Very nice🥰 — 6 years ago

Tom Garland

9.0

Raw oysters from Hog Island oysters shucked by me and Hog Island clam chowder recipe with a nice chardonnay...Staying home does not suck sometime!!!

Pop and pour. A lite golden color. On the nose: lemon, toasty oak, floral, tangerine. Taste: apple, lemon, lime zest, pear, grapefuit with a carmel mineral medium finish. A rich and full creamy taste.... good bright acidity helps mitigate the rich/full taste. — 6 years ago

with Brenda

Jenn Blachford

9.6

Yes I'm buzzed but this cider is amazing. Delicate with burnt marshmallow and can smell the dried pear — 9 years ago

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9.1

Pear, banana, crisp, barely no trace of oak — 10 years ago

Jimmy A

9.0

Great summer time wine, crisp, light , slightly sweet, hints of pear, spice, paiered great with a homemade pasta with frutti de mare — 10 years ago

Rob Toups

9.8

Smooth, pear, pineapple....wonderful citrus finish. 2012 vintage, great bottle of wine — 11 years ago

Justin Lock

9.5

Crisp, bright pear and apricot. Delicious with a Greek inspired seafood feast. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The final wine at the First Growth Bordeaux Lunch at the Downs Club last Saturday…. and what a great way to finish a wonderful lineup. I recall Apricot and Pear on a palate of profound intensity which delivers on the powerful nose. An obviously sweet palate with enough racy acid to keep things interesting and fresh. Will last until the late 2030s at least. Terrific! — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale lemon color with stone, citrus and tropical fruit aromas and herb floral scents. On the palate flavors of apples, grapefruit and pear with lemon citrus and chalky notes. Good balance with pleasant lively acidity, medium+ finish ending crisp with mineral, citrus, floral and wet stone nuances. — a year ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Starting the long Labor Day weekend in Big Sur the right way with a little N/V Krug Grande Cuvée. @Nepenthe

Happy Labor Day weekend all! 🍾🥂

Noses reveals; heavy bruised red apple, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, lime zest, white spice, sea fossils, deep crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, white & spring flowers & mixed greens.

The palate is, ripe, lush, fresh and lively. The mouthfeel all Krug beautiful. Bruised red & golden apple with hints of cider, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, white stone fruits, lime zest/candy, white spice, sea fossils, crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, cream soda, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, spring flowers & mixed greens. The acidity is near perfect. The long, elegant, well knitted & balanced finish is gentle until the long set when you get a full presence of white spice and minerality that persists for minutes.

This bottle was composed around 2011 and is made from over 120 different wines that span over 10 years. It is 47% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay & 17% Pinot Meunier. — 6 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Intro for New Years Champagne indulgence... I love this wine... crisp, clean, vibrant...at $60 retail this wine over delivers on all fronts. Dry, elegant green apple and ripe pear with impeccable balance between fruit and acid structure. Tiny, persistent bubbles in the mousse...I bought half of the dozen available and should have scooped them all. — 7 years ago

David Price

9.1

Very good. Crisp, smooth, good amount of acidity. Fruits of pear, apricot and a hint of apple. — 8 years ago

Sean Lillibridge

9.5

This was a bit of a shocker. For $26 I expected some passable sparkling wine, on the order of J Cuvee 20. What we got was a gorgeous nose that leapt from the bottle with grilled pear. Creamy bubbles nearing what a fine champagne can do, a perfect, full but not syrupy mouth feel, and a finish that lasts about a minute, taking you on a tour of the grapes that went into the bottle. Stood up to bacon, mild cheddar, smoked Gouda and brie, and loved her bed goat cheese and manchego. This is damn good wine. — 9 years ago

Jared Hamm

9.1

Pear and slightly effervescent — 10 years ago

with Jeff, Ashley and 2 others

James Bube

9.1

Wild at four days open. Bruised Pear in spades, saffron, wool, honey. — 11 years ago

Ian Blackburn

9.6

Tender, amazing chalk and autolytic notes ... Fresh pear and baked green apple - Devine! — 11 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.1

Fresh pear skin and chalky minerality, bright acid made it a winner to finish the night with. — 11 years ago