Domaine Leroy
Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2000
Shockingly, compared to the 99, this still had lots of acid and not much of the depth. On the first day, bursting with red fruit and light on the finish. Second day it opened up. Dried blood orange and some leather. Will revisit later. — 6 years ago
W. & J. Graham's
Aged 30 Years Tawny Porto Blend
Maple syrup, toffee, walnuts — 6 years ago
Domaine Moreau-Naudet
"Montée de Tonnerre" Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013
Promising on the nose. Crushed rock and white flowers. A little flabby though. The salinity comes through, but this isn’t as satisfying as the Forets. Maybe an off year? — 6 years ago
Lioco
Hanzell Vineyard Chardonnay 2014
Stone fruit, apricot, and a little honey. A bit light on the finish, but overall well balanced. Hanzell is a remarkable source. — 6 years ago
Ariston Fils
Aspasie Brut Millesime Brouillet Champagne Blend 2011
An insanely good bottle of bubbles for the price. — 6 years ago
de Venoge
Cordon Bleu Brut Champagne Chardonnay 2002
Baked apples, beeswax, honey. Beautiful golden color with delicate tiny bubbles. — 6 years ago
Grosjean Frères
Vigne Rovettaz Vallée d'Aoste Petite Arvine 2016
Comparable to a dry Riesling. Good acidity balancing out the sugar. Apple with a touch of petrol. Smooth and almost a bit creamy. — 6 years ago
Marchesi di Barolo
Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 1999
Earthy, meaty, savory. Firm tannins. This still has a long life ahead of it, but very enjoyable now. — 6 years ago
Eric Manago
Coming along beautifully. Beeswax, and dried apricots. Santa Cruz Mtns is quickly becoming one of my fave Chard sources. — 6 years ago