Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

I have always wanted to try this guys wines. Very eccentric in his release philosophy, current vintage of the chard is 1999. On this night I got to try 3 different '95s. By far the best of the bunch was the Charles Heintz vineyard which had matured into something unrecognizable in CA chard. Great experience. — 8 years ago

T. Berghaus

9.8

Had the wine at the Château with the wine makers daughter. It was such an amazing experience to get to know the philosophy of the vineyard and I can highly recommend every one of the vintages (we tasted 2000,2015,2016). Amazing wine! Out of the norm! — 8 years ago

Lev Lavrichtchev

9.0

Ready to drink philosophy — 9 years ago

Amir Hammad

10

Had a glass with one of the legends of Champagne today. Anselme's philosophy and contribution to winemaking is unparalleled. Blend of 06' 08' and 09' aged 7 years in small French oak barrels. Life goals achieved — 9 years ago

Jennifer

9.8

Wow. This review is from the heart. It's an old world style but the heart of this wine comes from the symbolism and the reason to create this blend. The name Nurok means diver. This Fairview South African label depicts the precious person (Wulf) bringing harmony between the Christians and Jews. An admirable reason to create a wine and an admirable philosophy #fairview #tolerance #peace — 9 years ago

Diedra West

8.9

Diedra had this 10 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.0

Love the philosophy of Stoller- the higher up the price ladder we climb, the more oak & richness we get. So, this entry level bottling is a steely mineral Chablis-like effort. Perfect with a briny chicken piccata and the Budos Band. — 10 years ago

Vin Naturel

9.2

Saint-Véran 2013 - Domaine du Chalet Pouilly


C'est dans le village de Solutré-Pouilly, situé dans la région du Mâconnais en Bourgogne, que la famille Plumet réalise de la magie au Domaine du Chalet Pouilly. Ce domaine ne se revendique d'aucun mouvement, ni d'aucune communauté. Ils font du vin. Depuis 1850. Autant dire que le temps et le respect des pratiques de cette période font partie intégrante de la culture du domaine et qu'elles l'ont toujours été.

Dégustons : notre superbe victime se nomme Saint-Véran 2013 et autant le dire de suite, ce 100% Chardonnay balance : Waouh! Waouh! Waouh! (3 fois)

Des vignes d'une cinquantaine d'années produisent ce jus envoutant, issu d'un élevage en cuve inox pendant 8 mois environ.
La couleur est paille, le nez floral avec un soupçon de pain légèrement beurré. En bouche, la précision est phénoménale. Le vin est superbement équilibré et rien ne semble laissé au hasard. Finesse et délicatesse s'allient sur une minéralité citronnée qui impose une longueur fort agréable. Ce vin coule avec tant d'aisance et de délicatesse qu'on prend alors conscience que la bouteille du doux breuvage est déjà vide ;)
Aie !

Domaine du Chalet Pouilly : une priorité dans votre vie

La cachette est ici :
La P’tite cave
Michel Thievin
7 boulevard de port royal
75013 Paris
0147071091


ENGLISH /

English friends is here what you need to know, description taken directly from domain's website, but true:

TASTING:
Light yellow (thanks to the old vineyards - 50 years old) colour and an elegant fruity scent. Flavors of fresh buttered bread with
floral fragrances as well as a sweet aroma of ripe fruits and a roasted hint are characteristic of this wine.

PHILOSOPHY
Domaine du Chalet Pouilly's philosophy is to allow nature to express itself through the vinification process in order to create highquality, richflavored wines with a rustic touch. Domaine du Chalet Pouilly practices traditional winegrowing methods, respecting the "terroir" in order to bring out the superior flavors of its quality wines.


Un grand merci à nos amis Nadège et @n0styler


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— 10 years ago

Bobby Linsley

9.7

Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. I don't care what anybody says for 27 bucks this is Australia's best valued wine. I admire Huntington's philosophy regarding the 5 year moratorium they impose on their releases. I tried this alongside a 2010 and a 2012 and it's obvious to see why they wait the five years. As a young wine the Cab Savs are huge and overwhelmingly tannic to the point of overkill. However, with 6 years of age this wine is magnificent: the perfect storm. It has harmonious balance, defined structure and yet the tannins are as soft as butter. It also has enough length to reach Sydney from Mudgee. The whole experience is superbly rounded off with a slightly creamy finish that will make you believe in Santa. Red Magic. — 11 years ago

Vadim Kalinich

9.5

"In the bottle of wine is more philosophy than all the books." — 12 years ago

with Alex and Vadim

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The 14 Chablis are really good. This Louis Michel is no different. An excellent example of little intervention of good fruit. This producer uses no oak; which I really appreciate. After you start to appreciate good Burgundy, CA Chardonnays aren't that interesting. Not that I don't ever drink or enjoy some CA Chardonnay producers, I just prefer the cooler climate Chardonnays that don't use new oak. This 14 was clean through and through. Bright citrus, peach, touch of green apple, soft minerality, touch of saline, creamy texture and beautiful round acidity and ripe, elegant finish. Photos of, Louis Michel vineyard, vineyard heat sources to protect the vine buds during their sometimes difficult Spring weather/frosts, Guillaume Michel (Owner/Winemaker) and their Domaine. Producer notes and history...It was largely believed that Michel family had only been cultivating Chablis since 1850. More on that in a bit. The winery is situated right in the heart of the village with 25 hectares spread over the very first slopes that were discovered by Cistercian monks in the 11th century. 40 years ago, the family decided to stop making the wine in wooden barrels, preferring to create clean, pure and precise Chablis without adding artificial woody tastes. I've said it more than once and I'll say it again, if you have good white grapes, strong wood use only covers up good fruit flavor or hides mistakes either in the vineyard or cellar, baring a stylistic choice. Through this philosophy, combined with the limited yields inspired by organic wine-growing techniques, the Domaine has developed a worldwide reputation for fine wine-making in stainless steel tanks. Today, the Domaine is managed by Jean-Loup Michel and his nephew, Guillaume Michel, who is continuing the family tradition. The importance of their work in the vineyards cannot be overstated. Guillaume Michel is a firm believer in the philosophy that if you do a good job in the vineyard, 90 per cent of the work is done when the grapes arrive at the winery. This statement could not be more true in my opinion. It his grandfather who started the philosophy, Guillaume has only continued it and evolved it with modern changes equipment etc.. It’s a matter of preserving the authenticity of each terroir...working with very pure and clean wines. They understand and like to work differences in terroir. Making it very important to have the same vinification for all the different terroirs. It is important to have an aromatically neutral vinification. Up until recently it was believed that the winemaking history of the family began in 1850, but thanks to Guillaume’s mother and her genealogical pursuits the date has been moved back to at least 1640. Around that time a winemaker from nearby Tonnerre settled in Chablis, marking the beginning of the families venture in Chablis. Domaine Louis Michel covers a total of 25 hectares. A very large part (15 hectares) is the domaine’s premier crus. In addition to that there is two hectares of Petit Chablis vines, six hectares of village Chablis and two hectares of grand crus. Vaudesír is the families biggest grand crus. Vaudesír is interesting because it is actually a valley. One side facing south, very hot, producing concentrated and powerful wines. In Grenouilles, Domaine Louis Michel has half a hectare at the top of the slope. This nine hectare grand cru is just over 7 hectares and is owned by the cooperative La Chablisienne. Vaudesír and Grenouilles are quite similar in terms of soil. Vaudesír has a bit more of clay. Les Clos, their third grand cru, is very rocky. Les Clos is the typical Kimmeridgian soil of Chablis. If you're like me and enjoy your white wine with good clean fruit rather than with oak or too much oak but haven't tried Louis Michel wines, pick up a bottle. I think you'll fall in love with the style and the value as many are under $30.
— 8 years ago

Shannon Judge

8.9

Enchanted with this new discovery, made by Pierre Seillan of Verite acclaim. This merlot-predominant Super Tuscan demonstrates the results of Seillan's micro-cru philosophy. He walks their forests with the arborist & hand-selects trees for their cooperage. Dying to try their next tier up, Arcanum! — 9 years ago

Pooja Miskin

9.3

Il campo from central California. Very smooth blend with exceptional grapes. Owner Stephanie believes in philosophy of good grapes make the wine instead of good winemakers. — 9 years ago

L.J. Hollins

9.2

Perfectly crafted mission statement for the Piuze philosophy, at an introductory price. Deliberate and purposeful stone fruit and muscadine defends a long lasting acidic core which finishes with a hint of slate. Treat yourself, buy lots of it. Chances are, you deserve it. — 10 years ago

Jay Clark

10

"I got more flavors than Baskin Robbins!
I flash the funky fresh flavors force-fully
Freak the phonies and flip philosophy constantly." -KRS-One — 10 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.0

100% Cabernet and my style of Napa, more austere and balanced, elegant and old-world. Similar to Corison in philosophy. — 10 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

I really the the philosophy behind these wines. Made by Mike Etzel and Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, the fire comes from Jory soils, the flood from willakenzie . A powerful, big, and unmistakably new world pinot -- but remarkably balanced and not without grace. Fleshy raspberries, cinnamon, and scorched earth. I could drink many of these -- if however they weren't so aggressively priced... — 10 years ago

with Elena

jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.4

dense french philosophy, dense french wine. — 11 years ago

with Personne

Christian Baeppler

9.0

Deutz 'William Deutz' 1999, Ay, since 1983 in the hands of Louis Roederer, slight different philosophy, all wines undergo malolactic fermentation, which explains their rich and expansive texture. Very likeable and slurp-able, with its upfront tropical fruit, spice, toastiness and butterscotch flavour. Serious price tag though... — 11 years ago

Veronica Xu

9.7

After decanting for an hour, it display a very soft fresh berry aromas with hint of vanilla. "Drinking it is like eating berries in the woods. " described by <Vino Italiano> when talking about Sangiovese. I can't believe this is a 16 years old bottle. Cepparello is the first 100% Sangiovese wine in Chianti. It adopted the "Super Tuscan" philosophy but rooted the wine in Tuscany deeply. Definitely gonna clear out the stock from Hedonism. — 12 years ago

Kevin Cahoon

9.6

The 1997 is in a glorious spot right know. All the components are in harmony. The nose is so intoxicating almost haunting. Notes of road tar, black olive, spy, fennel seed are wrapped with dried black cherry, plum, cassis and blood orange. The tannins are silky with lots of spice and earth tones with the dried and fresh red fruit flavors. Mineral and fruit driven finish. I very minor nit is the mid-palate lacks just a bit of texture. 1997 was a tough year but the Chave philosophy of blending across the lieu fits and a rigorous selection have yielded a gem. From a hedonistic perspective this is a 10. — 8 years ago

Sasha Agapov

9.1

This champagne's proven itsef to be somewhat inconsistent in my experience with every bottle delivering different results. I guess that partly reflects David's winemaking philosophy. This particular one was shining — crisp, bright, friendly yet complex. Keeps you interested for sure.:) — 9 years ago

Shay A

9.5

What an unbelievable treat to get to attend a private tasting with Aonair Wines along with founder and winemaker Grant Long Jr. Heard from friends, and confirmed by Grant his self, that wines can only be attained if he has met you in person. Love that philosophy. Grant is a larger than life personality...bearded, boisterous and a hearty laugh. His wines represent him well and though they are young (tasted '13s and 14s) they feel well aged already, which is his goal. His Grenache is the best I've ever had, and his cab (100% cab) and mountain blend are so enjoyable that we joined the wine club due to a waiting list about to be formed. Exquisite wines, along with a unique and personable business model, make this a can't miss. Hello new favorite winery. — 9 years ago

Devin Bray

9.4

Producing less than 800 cases a year from four hectares, the Cappellano family is know for their old-school "Vini Veri" philosophy on winemaking, in which only indigenous yeasts are relied upon, use of sulfur is strictly limited, vinification is traditional (extended aging in large, old botte) and the wine is not filtered prior to bottling.

What a nose! Decanted two hours from a magnum. Huge rose petals, violets, lavender, trufflee, tar, and raspberry jam, with a palate to match. Just enough texture on the tongue with a buttery earthiness that helps integrate its floral and bright cherry tones. Cedary, muscular tannins on the finish. A phenomenal Barolo. — 9 years ago

Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

9.6

2013. The ill subliminal. In style and philosophy it's basically a "Spanish Burgundy" made from a Mencia blend. #SiteSpecific — 10 years ago

Rx Wine Lab

9.0

The philosophy of La Spinetta is to intervene as little as possible in the winemaking process. Working with indigenous grapes, the rosé is a blend of two different clones of Sangiovese. Richly textured despite its pale color with notes of tart cherry and pomegranate and a touch of honeysuckle. — 10 years ago

with Fred

Marlene Marchewka

9.0

2012 vintage. Full bodied. Sonoma, one of the oldest wineries in the US. Integrity, philosophy, local...icon — 10 years ago

terroirista-cy

9.5

Love this wine and you have to respect the aging philosophy of Tondonia. It was a little closed at first but with in the hour it was singing.
Tasted 4 Feb. 2015 — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

8.9

This is not the Yakka Jack but just known as The Red, their entry level bistro/pub red blend of Franc, Malbec, Sangiovese and Shiraz. Good pepperiness, dry tannins good with a variety of foods. Drank a bit above its price point at $20. Tasted the full range at the winery. Highlights were the Wally White (Oaked Semillon), a 100% Malbec and their flagship The Investigator, 100% Cab Franc which was excellent. Love the Lurton Family philosophy in wine making technique here on KI as explained by manager, Yale. 16.5+ for The Red. — 11 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.9

One of the true souls of Etna, from a centenary vineyard, grapes are Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Alicante and Francisi. Iper-organic philosophy, a real masterpiece. Amazing wine! — 12 years ago