Assistant Sommelier Eagles Mere Country Club; Consultant at DellaVino Imports. CMS Advanced Sommelier
Green apple, mandarin orange peel, and meringue. Classic Savoie freshness. Lean acidic backbone. — 3 months ago
Robust - Bready and nutty to an extreme. Best on its own served ice cold - or with something buttered and rich. Dark golden color with a rich velvety texture. — 4 months ago
Reductive and refreshing - drinks more like a Chassagne or Puligny. Lemon tart and Stoney minerality. Sulfur blew off in a few swirls — 22 days ago
Soooooo different from last bottle - deep yellow, almost gold - can’t tell if oxidized versus developed - hmmm — 2 months ago
Well integrated - velvety and fine tannins - fruit still with crispness - dried flowers in the nose. Subtle earth. Outstanding. — 4 months ago
Bright fruit is fading - integration of primary and secondary flavors is awkward but fun to explore. Drink up ! — a month ago
Crisp but not entirely bone dry. Lovely citrus and pear notes. — a month ago
Crisp, slight cream, and a green apple finish. — 3 months ago
Calm and reserved for a 9yo Cote Rotie. Integrated well. Lacks some of the classic aromas of prototypical examples. Subtle meat and sweet pickle/caper. — 4 months ago
Gregory Fulchiero
Dark purple and lively with ample acidity. Likely 100% grasparossa. — 8 days ago