Jakub Kalinowski

9.4

At 9 years and with 6h decant this is singing. Expressive, juicy, fresh and quite mineral.
Black fruit, cloves, black pepper, dried orange peel + a warm rocky mineral presence. Highly enticing.
On the palate this is medium bodied, with bright, juicy acidity and a beautiful tannic frame. Quite pronounced but polished, juicy and slowly mellowing. Love the tension between the tannins and acidity. And the space in between. Very long finish with a mineral, rocky ending.
This is quite serious but so drinkable! Works beautifully with food (ribeye!) but also is highly enjoyable after. A bit of a meditation wine.
Delicious stuff! — a day ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

A modern, slightly wild Chardonnay from northern Burgundy.
Ripe green apples, a bit of quince, a touch of nuts (macadamia) and a hint of verbena and some herbs. Keeps evolving in the glass. So pure & enticing.
On the palate this marries the slightly creamy Burgundy character (2/3 used oak, 1/3 amphorae) with clear, pure, juicy acidity and a wonderful mineral, saline touch. Nice depth and great purity here. With some wild edges and just a hint of funkiness.
This is utterly delicious. Fresh, pure, with depth, so interesting. Love it! — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Delightful, fresh & juicy.
Green melon, white peach & pear. Crisp, enticing.
Quite light on the palate, very juicy with melon and yellow stone fruit. Lovely purity & quality of fruit. Plus a nice long finish with a salty note at the end.
At 12% alc, this is made for sipping but also holds its ground with a salad or grilled fish. A lovely wine. — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Classic understated Burgundian nose with lemon tart, yellow apple, a bit of meringue, a touch of brioche. Very fine, very pure. And very enticing.
On the palate his shows great concentration and some power paired with purity & elegance. Juicy, with great purity and quite some depth, the wood already integrated nicely.
This is very fine! — 21 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Oouh, the 2006 is drinking so nicely now!
Classic left bank nose, with black currant, damson plum, cedar wood, but also some wet earth & turned leaves creeping in. And just a hint of cigar. Savoury, juicy, enticing.
Medium bodied on the palate, with beautiful purity & nice depth, the tannins dusty fine, mellowing already, the acidity adding a juicy kick. Savoury, poised with quite some elegance and huge drinkability.
Exactly what I imagine when I think of a left bank Bordeaux.
Drinking beautifully right now & quite delish! — 22 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.7

Jam my & rich yet quite fresh. Ripe raspberries & strawberries with some light damson plum. Some exotic spice and dried orange peel, too. Fresh & with nice purity. Quite enticing.
On the palate the richness & jaminess kicks in. Plush & velvety and sweet. When chilled down to is quite pleasant.
Otherwise not my cup of tea. — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

A text book, Sevres standard of a Chablis.
Razor sharp, oyster fresh and with brilliant minerality yet also quite some breadth.
Brilliant freshness & great depth.
Packs a punch on the palate - fresh lemon juice paired with chalky minerality. The length is infinite. And the depth inspiring.
A brilliant food wine but also nice for sipping. — 21 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

A classic, even traditional Barolo - tart, aetheric, cherry & violet scented, tannic (juicy!) and savoury.
Highly drinkable already - the 2018 vintage showing here not in ripe fullness but in approachability.
Such a brilliant food wine.
— a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

Youthful, bold & rich.
Opens up like a cassis tinted fruit bomb. Needs min 2-3h of air to settle down a bit.
Fruit froward and quite plush with cassis, black currant jam, dark plums and a bit of cherry. Noisette chocolate & pinch of exotic spice (cardamom, cinnamon) and a hint of fresh cedar wood. On the rich side.
On the palate this is rather full bodied, creamy cassis & dark cherry. Velvety, plush tannins and nice juicy acidity. Nicely balanced, but def on the fruitier, richer side vs savoury.
Nice with a big steak.
— a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Classic nose with black currant and cassis, some damson plum and notes of cedar wood & mint. Fresh, pure and very seductive & enticing.
Medium bodied in the palate, very elegant and with great balance. The tannins are velvety fine but still give a nice frame to the dark fruit. Juicy & fresh and with good length.
This is in a very nice place right now and is drinking beautifully.
Such a classic Margaux. — a month ago