Doug Powers

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Henners

Brut Champagne Blend 2018

9.2

Really a lovely Brut sparkler from that bastion of great sparklers (England!!), fresh, moderately rich, great bubbles, lingering finish, very, very good!! — 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

Absolutely lovely Brut sparkler from England (seriously!!), tight bubbles, moderately rich, long, lingering finish, really quite fine!!

Doug Powers

Lovely rich English brut sparkler, tiny bubbles, longish finish, very good!!

Domaine Saint Nicolas

Blanquette de Limoux 2018

Doug Powers

8.6

Good French sparkler from Limoux, good acidity and balance, medium-long finish. — 3 days ago

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Tom, Dave and 5 others liked this

Dave

😭

Doug Powers

Crazy thing is that I have THREE more I “checked in” that obviously never uploaded — at this point, I may be scarce around here until it’s fixed, no reason to be constantly frustrated!!

Dave

My latest one took a few hours to show up

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils

Montmains Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

Doug Powers

9.2

25 years younger than the 1989 Chapelot 1er Cru from Raveneau that we also opened, this 1er Cru is also brilliant, currently distinctly showing lemon and mineral/soil aromas and flavors, a touch of maturity but then the bracing acidity reminds me this definitely will evolve further, I was lucky to get a large slug of these 2014s, and they continue to impress, lingering finish, will cellar further!! This just might be an aged white wine I could even convince @Tom Casagrande of drinking at this age?!?!?! 🤔🤷😎 — 7 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

I have to admit I had a bunch of 14s from a range of producers that convinced me it was a classic old-school Chablis year. But they’re long gone!

Éric Texier

Domaine de Pergaud Côtes du Rhône-Brézème Vieille Roussette Roussanne 2006

Doug Powers

9.1

Lovely honey and mineral aromas and flavors in this 20-year-old northern Rhone, solid acidity, rich and quite viscous, lingering finish, has held up very well!! — 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

Lovely honey and mineral aromas and flavors in this 20-year-old northern Rhone, solid acidity, rich and quite viscous, lingering finish, has held up very well!!

Éric Texier

Domaine de Pergaud Brézème Vieille Serine Syrah 2004

Doug Powers

9.3

Dark fruits, iodine, iron, mineral, this has such great balance and depth, this is really outstanding, our WOTN!! — 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

Dark fruits, iodine, iron, mineral, this has such great balance and depth, this is really outstanding, our WOTN!!

Tensley

Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah 2004

Doug Powers

8.7

This vineyard (for me) was one of the lesser Syrah vineyards in Santa Barbara County that Joey used to work with, and usually came across as a somewhat lighter fruit, usually good acid, but still high ABV (this is 14.6%), so good to very good, but never my favorite, this is still drinkable, but clearly in the “drink me soon (now??)” category. — 5 days ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Chapelot Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1989

Doug Powers

9.2

Butterscotch, nutty, bottle sweetness, still a great fill level, plenty of acid to keep it from being cloying, lingering finish, I’m aware this was likely better 10-15 years ago, but it’s hanging in there, down to my last mixed dozen of 1989 and 1990 Raveneau purchased on release!! — 7 days ago

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Chris MacLean

@Dave i would also try Bessin, Droin, Picq, and Gautheron if you come across them. Tribut is great value. There’s a family connection to Dauvissat, if memory serves. I also love Pattes Loup and De Moor, in a more oxidized style.

Lyle Fass

@Doug Powers yes, Jean Dauvissat Pere et Fils run by the great Fabien Dauvissat is one the young bright lights in Chablis.

Dave

Thanks, friends!

Éric Texier

Côtes du Rhône Brézème Syrah 2001

Doug Powers

9.0

Still quite lovely, iodine, mineral, iron, medium-bodied, just a lovely aged Syrah, long, lingering finish, Eric doing a great job!! — 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

Still quite lovely, iodine, mineral, iron, medium-bodied, just a lovely aged Syrah, long, lingering finish, Eric doing a great job!!

Tom Casagrande

A great President once asked, “Is our children learning?” You’ve gone from entering your notes 8 times to 2. So the answer to that timeless question is yes.”🤣💯

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, LOL

Palmina

Walker Vineyard Barbera 2015

Doug Powers

7.8

The trend line on this CA Barbera continues, as the VA in the wine has made it a borderline drain pour, sad. — 4 days ago

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Dave

👎

Tom Casagrande

Bummer

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2008

Doug Powers

9.2

Rich red fruits, despite the 15% ABV, this smells and tastes like a cool climate Syrah (my vague recollection was that 2008 was a cooler year, though this vineyard usually produces the ripest and most high-octane Syrah in the Tensley stable), nice balance, lingering finish, very fine!’ — 5 days ago

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Anthony De Blasi

Great, thanks a lot for the feedback!!! I will check for the other references but I must admit that US wines are not that much available in Belgium. However, Ravenswood is sold at my local wineshop though

Doug Powers

@Anthony De Blasi, you say Ravenswood is sold at your local shop (and I apologize last night for not realizing you’re in Belgium) — note that the really inexpensive Ravenswood Zin is just so-so, try one of the single vineyard to get a better feel.

Anthony De Blasi

👍thanks