Some Dude

9.1

So elegant and delightful. This wine has a grace and finesse, and an inner tension. The fruit and acidity and tannins dance beautifully with each other. This wine has a personality and sense of place that make it one to savor. — 17 days ago

Some Dude

9.1

Wow, I loved this wine. It evolved from nose, to approach, to mid-palette to a lovely long finish. There was a vibrant tension between the fruit and the acidity and the limestone underneath it all. And, basically, yum. — 3 months ago

Some Dude

9.1

This is such a great wine: I’m sorry I rushed it and had it after eight years. It could have aged another 10–15 years. Decanted it four hours before serving and it was still tight, although it opened in the glass. Served it with sous vide leg of lamb (finished on the grill) and roasted potatoes, and it was a match made in heaven. — 4 months ago

Some Dude

8.7

This was a delightful little surprise. I picked it up to use in cooking and it turned out that it was also quite acceptable as a drinking wine. — 17 days ago

Some Dude

9.1

Wow! This is a wine of considerable grace and finesse, with a powerful backbone holding it together. The tannins and acidity and fruit are in beautiful balance, and it feels alive: there is a tension between the elements. All that, and it is delicious! — 18 days ago

Some Dude

9.1

Well worth the wait! Taittinger can be on the brioche-y side, but in this vintage version the fruit and bright acidity shine through, supported by wonderful nutty overtones. Paired it with smoked salmon and herbed goat cheese: so delicious! — 4 months ago

Some Dude

9.2

My guests were really blown away by this wine. I paired it with a flourless chocolate hazelnut torte, and the flavors just sang together.  — 17 days ago

Some Dude

9.0

Truly luscious and beautiful. If this wine had a Rhone label it would easily be a $100 bottle. There is a deep and lovely personality to this wine: textured, nuanced and full. — 17 days ago

Some Dude

8.9

After only ten years, this one had lost some of its zing; it was a little earthy, but still full of acidity. Paired it with cherry almond cheesecake, and it didn’t have the upfront burst of sweetness to stand up properly. — 4 months ago

Some Dude

9.3

This was a magnificent wine. We had the 2012 in 2024, and it was drinking wonderfully. All the dark fruit flavors were clear and immediate, but the earthy depth was in perfect balance. Opened 4 hours before drinking, and decanted it: hardly any sediment, and yet its tannins were integrated and balanced. We paired with roasted leg of lamb and roasted potatoes and it was a@pure delight! All of us and our guests loved it. — 4 months ago