Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Quite dark & structured with dark fruit, a touch moss, a whiff of fresh mushrooms,
On the palate this shows juicy acidity, a plush, firm tannic structure and dark cherry & ripe strawberry. Richer & a bit more burly, but soo drinkable and good friendly. This is a really good wine, and so good quality-price-ratio!
4h decant and drinking v. nicely right now. — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Normally, we are just fine with their N/V Rosé Champagne. Thought it was time to switch it up and pull out a bottle of vintage.

The nose reveals; blood orange, tangerine, pink rose petal infused strawberries, pink grapefruit w/ a dash of sugar, rhubarb, under ripened watermelon, Rainier cherries, apricots, peach, hints of black cherries, touch of oyster shell, saline, sea fossils, grey volcanics, some white spice, crumbled, dry chalk, hints of bread dough, yeasty notes & baguette crust/toast, coriander, fruit blossoms, peach colored lilies, orchids in a field of wild flowers.

The mousse is extremely delicate with micro-oxygenation. Caresses the palate like a feather duster. Blood orange, tangerine, pink rose petal infused strawberries, pink grapefruit w/ a dash of sugar, rhubarb, under ripened watermelon, Rainier cherries, apricots, yellow peach, hints of black cherries, marmalade fruit pieces, touch of oyster shell, saline, sea fossils, palate gripping fine grain grey volcanics, limestone minerals, pronounced white spice with gentle yet punctuating heat, vanillin, crumbled, dry chalk, hints of bread dough, yeasty notes & baguette crust/toast, coriander, fruit blossoms, peach colored lilies, orchids in a field of wild flowers. The acidity is beautiful...near perfect. The finish is; elegant, very refined, well knitted and balanced in fruit & earth and persists endlessly with just the right level of white spice. Excellent.

Photos of; House of Billecart, Riedel Sommelier Flutes, Billecart Tasting Salon and cellared bottles. — 5 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Dark ripe cherry with a touch of kirsch. Some woody aromas from the 12m in barriques, a touch of leather plus a pinch of dark chocolate. Quity fruity & round for a Mencia, with the wood v. nicely integrated and the earthy-irony streak subdued and showing only in the finish. This is nicely polished and harmonious, the tannins a touch too dry, but a fine wine and a pleasure to drink right now. — 6 years ago

Danny Martinez

9.1

Need to let it breathe. Order right away and wait until the steak arrives ... strong nose with decent amount of tannins— it’s rich and complex with a few different layers between the nose and taste. if you give it 30+ minutes, you’ll be v happy. — 7 years ago

Michael Flynn

8.9

2012 The secret is to wait for the right time to open a wine ( or discover it in the back of the fridge). V smooth — 8 years ago

Alan Viader

9.7

Great expression. Very bright and alive. Layers of tobacco and raspberry saltwater taffy, rich and structured with mouthwatering finish. So good right now. Rockin' and ready for many more years in the cellar. 92% PV 8%CS — 8 years ago

James K

9.0

Drink now. Nice tertiary notes and complexity. Round. Fruit starting to fade. — 4 years ago

Amit Srivastava

9.1

Opened a merlot after a long time ... well balanced . No decanting . Not v big on the palate .. just right — 5 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.2

A bed of leafy greens, super scents of petrol. Also, vibrant citrus, freshly sliced oranges.

Vibrant. Vivacious. What’s another word that starts with “V”?

Really, really love the carbonation here. Wasn’t expecting it. It’s surprising in all the right ways, playing off the dry, sweet, and acid components expertly.

Victorious. — 5 years ago

Mickie Meinhardt

8.9

May be time for me to explore the Dinger Lakes, as I enjoyed this so much. Super high acid on this, tart and vaguely tropical, right and dry and puckering even. But crisp, v light, drinkable and refreshing. Replace your Sauv Blanc with this on a hot day. — 6 years ago

brando cox

9.0

Remarkable Rioja at an affordable price! Let it decant for an hour and you will be rewarded with a dark fruit forward, balanced oak and the right touch of smokiness....to compliment our seared Tuna filets. Rioja, so hot right now. — 6 years ago

Richard Portes

9.5

18.5. 2009. Best white in a long while. Has it all. Light gold, v deep nose of white fruits. Perfect balance, with just the right acidity for this Full, rich fruit. Very very long. I still have a few bottles of the 09 (the first vintage) - Mme Ferrando tells me she has none left, even for herself. Mine will last for a long while if I can refrain from drinking them - but I do have following vintages... — 7 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.1

This vintage is drinking well right now five years after vintage. No tightness. This is still all about the fruit too. Well done! — 8 years ago

with Anita

Velma Cooper

9.1

Velma had this 9 years 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. — 5 years ago

Daniel M

9.1

Superb nose with tar, meat juice, black currant, an irony thing. This is inviting and strong, very inviting. The palate is wonderful! Super acid backbone with a bright black currant all along, a velvety touch on the sides that remains all along, tannins have already started to integrate. There is width, there is length, there is fruit, there is grip. The finish lasts for a long time with a nice fruit, some meat juice too and a pinch of bitterness. V
In a great place right now! — 6 years ago

John Smith

9.4

Special wine here. You can taste the age in all the right ways. Medium-full, earthier than your average cab. Just excellent. — 6 years ago

Cary Silverman

9.5

Incredible right out of the bottle — 6 years ago

with David

Lindsey King

9.4

I tried this purely because it's Somm juice right now and what could be more tempting? This is happy wine but there's more complexity in there than puppy dog happiness. Nothing against puppies of course... Deep red and dark purple fruit. Green/stalky mouth tingling quality almost an anesthetic character but that's kinda all wine amirite? Smoky earthy things happening, a v romantic autumnal cabin in the woods. Could have definitely benefitted from decanting but too late it's gone. — 8 years ago

Leigh Sturges

9.0

2009. Solid. Very nice. Once it opened it was just the right amount of tangy with a slight hint of pepper. — 9 years ago