Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The White Burgundy was excellent but, still have to have my BSR 375ml. It’s been awhile for us.

It is a little better tonight following the Burgundy & soft white cheese.

The nose on this bottle really flows out of the glass tonight. Beautiful lean fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon near the rind, blood orange, orange & tangerine & some pomegranate. Crisp volcanic minerals, saline, sea fossils, baguette crust, vanillin, whiff of caramel, soft white spice, pink flowers and rose pedals.

Everything on the palate sings just a little louder tonight as well. Fruits are even a little richer than normal. Ripe & slightly gummy not as normal leaner fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon near the rind, blood orange, orange & tangerine & some pomegranate. Crisp and grippy, volcanic minerals, beautiful softer, powdery chalkiness w/o quite the sharper edge it normally has, soft, hints of Provence herbs, saline, sea fossils, baguette crust, vanillin, whiff of caramel, soft white spice, pink flowers and rose pedals. The acidity is crisp, lively and dead on as alway. The long, rich, well balanced finish is deliciously refreshing and persists minutes.

Photos of; one of their Grand Cru Vineyards at sunset & inside and the Estate grounds of the House of Billecart, — 6 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.0

Really interesting to drink this one at 16 years old. And although I think this was on the back side of the hill, it was still very much in the game. Lost lots of its sweet fruit cham. More linear. Mulberry and some fig and clove. Can definitely taste the age. If cellared well, I actually think this has a couple of years but I don't think it has more than that. — 7 years ago

with Dan and Shay

Robert McNally

9.1

Delicious after an hour decant — 8 years ago

Misha Weidman

9.0

Distinct pencil/graphite on the nose along with dark red fruit, and maybe lavender or geraniums. Restrained cherry, blackberries, and a hint of raspberry on the palate. Good tannins and acidity. Could drink now or put away for another year or so. Purchased K&L for around $20 — 9 years ago

John McCarroll

Sales Rowan Imports

9.4

Dirt. Candy. — 9 years ago

Jennifer Harmony

9.1

Bold with a smooth finish. Definite notes of berry but not overwhelming. Loved it but can find pinots I love even more for less than half the price. — 10 years ago

Matthew Denci

9.1

More typical of Sonoma Pinot noir, light, red fruit, but very fresh and airy on the palate without being shallow. — 10 years ago

Ric Spargo

9.2

Yes...again. Second bottle of this in 3 days. — 11 years ago

Patrick Ayotte

8.9

Lightly colored. Expressive nose that could be described as a mix of lemon juice poured over rocks and sea shells, very mineral and fresh. On the palate it is tight, fresh, salty and mineral with crispy green apple over a vigorous acidity. A real summer wine! Very good+ (89)

Made of Muscadet from 60 year old vines of a 3 ha vineyard. Aged 7 months on lees. Alcohol level of 12% #dansmonverre — 11 years ago

Daniel Kaplan

10

I had to buy it to get on the list for an allocation of the good Pinot but it is surprisingly tasty !!! — 13 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.

The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.

The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.

Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65. — 6 years ago

JL

8.9

Bought at Costco for $25 or so. Warm colors and lovely fruits of pinot noir. Worth the money — 7 years ago

Rob Malm

9.2

Delicious sparkling Chardonnay. — 7 years ago

Amy Yan

9.1

Hit the wine jackpot on a work trip! One of two leftovers from the table next to me! Excellent Pinot. Lots of fruit and doesn't taste like a classic Pinot. Smokey wine indeed! — 8 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.8

1986 vintage. At Au Fils du Zinc in Chablis - thank you Fabian for picking the best white wine experience of the year. This was a wine that Mr Raveneau didn't release because he thought there was too much oak and sulphur. Only recently did they realise they had a gem. Medium golden hue. Honeyed, white peach, lemon pieces, iodine and crushed rock minerality. Slight bovril note and sea shell with air. Amazing complexity. On the palate, perfect balance between fresh acidity and body, highly concentrated and layers of complexity. Very very long. Outstanding. Still fresh enough to last another 7-10 years at least. — 9 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

Creamy and vibrant with notes of caramel, saltwater taffy, apple and melon — 9 years ago

Sarah Wood

10

Really smooth. Not overly spicy but you can taste the flavors of caramel and vanilla. Rich aroma — 10 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

13 July 2016. Eastside Cellars, New York, NY. — 10 years ago

Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

8.9

2014. Another reminder that Assyrtiko reminds me of Albariño. Nice weight, fleshy, mild fruit, leesy and intensely sea salty. #PassTheOyster — 11 years ago

Fernando Fernandez

9.3

Smoky, Spicy and Earthy. Rich and Creamy with plenty of fruit mostly black cherry and blackberry. Lighter notes of vanilla from the barrel program but in wine in good balance. Nice hold and great paring with the Tuna Tartare dish. — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Champagne is for celebrating, not that I need a celebratory reason to open a bottle as I am hooked on champagne. 💉

However, after installing 27 solar panels and waiting an additional seven weeks for my Tesla, I/we have almost erased our carbon footprint. Finally picked it up today. I believe we all need to do our part to save the glorious vines that bring so much happiness to our lives. 🍷🥂👍

As for the Baron Fuentes, the is a very good Champange and is perhaps the best QPR out of Champagne at $24.99.

Bright lemon, lime, grapefruit w/ sugar, bruised red apple & pear, touch of ginger & cider, bread dough, baguette crust, sea spray, white spice with some palate heat, sea fossils, grey volcanic minerals, spring flowers, lilacs and yellow lilies. The acidity is bright, crisp and lively. The finish is smartly polished, well balanced and persistent for minutes.

Whoo hoo! So close to carbon free! 🍾🥂 — 7 years ago

Robert McNally

9.0

How a young PN should drink. — 7 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Near medium gold color, heavy in the glass. Tight nose that expands slowly with air. Notes of citrus, sea shells, wet river stones, saline and a tiny bit of honey. Rich but still with a strong core of acidity in the mouth. Was at its best in hour 3. Great tonight but it can get better with some more age. — 7 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Saline, salt and brine. Maybe some yellow fruit and white flowers, but mostly the sea. For my palate, it could use a little more acid to brighten the whole package, but then again, I tend to be on the far end of that spectrum so YMMV. Sure is tasty along side some crudo, tho. — 8 years ago

Nicole Holden

10

Love this! — 9 years ago

Matt

9.2

Very earthy wine. Oysters, wet mushrooms, sea spray, hints of oxidation, wet soil. Golden apple, bosc pear, lemon. A certain palate weight and texture I've not had before in Chablis — 9 years ago

Robert Smith

9.1

Smooth and spicy. Great with a steak and chimichurri Sauce. Affordable. Dark currant and tobacco. Let it breathe. — 10 years ago

Rich

9.5

Seasonal feature here at Mastro Ocean Club, Dom by the glass? Yes $60 per glass & $240 per bottle!!
Great paired with seafood; stone crab claws, sea bass, caviar, and even foi Gra!!

With age, Dom Pérignon takes on a totally seductive fresh-toast-and-coffee bouquet, one of the most intriguing scents in champagne 🔱🔱🔱 — 11 years ago

Jeff Rosenberg

9.0

Fall feast of lamb ragu, mushroom and smoked ricotta bruschetta. With AD, Tony, Suzie, Rick, HAR and Sohn — 12 years ago

Zac Alinder

9.6

Perfect right now. More concentrated fruit than the last few years of sea smoke. But really a delicious wine. — 13 years ago