Jay Kline

9.4

A buddy brought out this bottle of 2010 Clos de la Coulée de Serrant to help toast a great achievement this past weekend. One can probably imagine my excitement as I’m a massive fan of these wines by Nicolas Joly. However, I feel compelled to admit that these wines are not for everyone. They vary wildly from one vintage to the next and there can often be quite a bit of bottle variation to boot. None of this has swayed me from my position; that these are amongst the most exciting, singular expressions of a place that I have ever experienced.

Popped and poured. The 2010 pours a deep golden color with medium+ viscosity and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is redolent of white tree flowers, desiccated apples and apricots with orange marmalade, honey, lanolin, marzipan and light clove. On the palate, the wine is dry with borderline high acid that is somewhat masked by the equally high alcohol (15%). Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and remarkably rich with wooly, unctuous texture. The high alcohol only becomes apparent as the finish lingers but there is so many other more fascinating things for me than to get distracted by it. Is it oxidative or not? That’s an argument that other people can have. I’m content to simply appreciate these wines for what they are. You can drink these now but knowing how these react favorably to air, it’s probably best to open it well in advance and probably even better to decant. Otherwise, I would expect sound, well-stored examples to live through 2040. — a month ago

Jeffrey Woo

8.9

Pale yellow hue. Aromas of grass, grapefruit, guava, melon, passionfruit, pineapple. Light body and high acidity. Satisfying and exemplary New Zealand SB.

(Tasted in 2019.) — a month ago

Alan Snitow

9.2

Creamy, mine — a month ago

John Osgood

9.2

Terrific Chardonnay from a favorite producer — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Fundemex jbeckman — 2 months ago

Mackenzie Svee

9.1

Tasty: sea salt, brioche, yeasty, light grapefeuit — 2 months ago

with Katie

Fiona Riley

10

Absolute favorite Sauvignon blanc — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

telluride año nuevo 2023 — 2 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

From a btl that was purchased in 2014. This was fresh, vibrant showing citrus, pear, pastry dough with a creamy texture. Excellent btl — 3 months ago

Freek Welter

10

Drinking, not tasting! Late release grande cuvee, vintage unknown, but somewhere between 1967 and 1981 — a month ago

Scott Speedie

9.0

Loved It!!! — 4 days ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on April 6, 2024 at Home with Linda and Joel]

Blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Mandarin orange, apricot, pear and red fruits, with honey, ginger, vanilla and toast. — a month ago

Roman Ochocki

9.5

Delicious, fruity with a strawberry, butter, biscuit, grass and honey. — a month ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

Thank you, Matt. Really enjoyed this one… — a month ago

with Matthew

Anne Meijers

9.5

Structured and what a length! — a month ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Side by side with 2013 Reserve to begin at SingleThread — 2 months ago

Lauren Conklin

9.0

We’re a fan — 2 months ago

Jess

8.9

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of lime, floral, mineral.
Dry. Flavors of lime, pear, peach, ginger, honeysuckle.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 months ago

Andrew Formi

9.1

Ok! I need to explore this region more — 3 months ago

Francesco Schincaglia

9.3

Jeroboam for a great New Year’s Eve — 4 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

Different style showing up here after a few months since I had one. — a month ago

Drake Mekkers

9.4

Bought in BCN — 13 hours ago

Ira Schwartz

9.6

Tasting group meet up with many of the regulars not able to attend . I knew the organizer invited someone whom we had not tasted with in about 15 years . He certainly made an entrance bringing this, in magnum no less. When poured it showed a fine mousse but it faded quickly. A very broad nose that hinted of some age. In the mouth it was like a sports car traveling a highway. Almond , brioche and some oxidative notes sped thru my mouth. The flavors accelerated only to linger similar to when you take your foot off the accelerator. Coasted effortlessly with no need to step on the brakes — a month ago

Damian

8.9

Pale straw color, grassy notes, acidic and balanced with a finish that lingers in your mouth. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.4

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 2 months ago

Alan Weinberg

9.2

Super wine. Minerals and finesse. Long future. — 2 months ago

Mike Evans

9.2

A bit more advanced than expected but still quite good. — 2 months ago

Tracy Hall

9.3

Always a favorite starter! Great with crudo — 3 months ago

Raul Puga

9.8

Simply stunning 🤩🥂 — 3 months ago

Nikole Souder-Schale

9.2

A lovely every day balanced red wine. Not to harsh for lighter meals not to light for red meats and game meals. — 4 years ago