Bel Mer Winery

Domaine Taupenot-Merme

Bel-Air Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

2017 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 mins. Medium-heavy body but starting to thin out slightly. Taupenot-Merme is one of the "bigger bodied" Burgs. Wanted more earth but got more spice instead. Decent compromise. Seems like another 3-4 years would find this hitting the optimal sweet spot. 8.23.24. — 16 days ago

Ted, Ira and 7 others liked this

Clos Ste. Magdeleine

Bel-Arme Cassis Blanc Marsanne 2021

Very fresh and typical wine from Cassis. — 2 months ago

Domaine La Grange Tiphaine

Bel Air Touraine Amboise Chenin Blanc 2007

JKT
9.0

Thought may be sliding down but not so, nicely balanced and interesting profile great with several dinners. — 6 months ago

Château Bel Air-Marquis d'Aligre

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

First time trying this. Opened 8 hours before and decanted for 4, which I’d suggest at this stage. I don’t think I would have guessed Bordeaux blind, probably would have gone something from Piedmont. Not actually giving a ton on the nose, but quite nice and deep plum / purple fruited / leathery on the palate. Hauntingly balanced finish that goes on and on. Very nice. — a month ago

Severn, Bob and 10 others liked this
Matt Perlman

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These wines are really cool and develop so much with air

Damien Laureau

Le Bel Ouvrage Savennières Chenin Blanc 2020

Ted
9.3

Gorgeous and powerful. — 4 months ago

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Jose, Raul and 4 others liked this

Patrick Piuze

Val de Mer Non Dosé Brut White Blend

100% Chardonnay bubbly from just outside Chablis
Deep lemon / gold color
Golden Delicious Apple, Pear, Chalky minerality with slight brioche
Dry, high acidity, creamy mousse
Spontaneously fermented, no dosage added
— 6 months ago

Moutard Diligent

Val de Mer French Sparkling Brut Nature Rosé Blend

Piuze makes fantastic Chablis, so perhaps not surprising how much value his sparkling wine brings. Much more detail & incisive focus than 17$ should be; very dry on palate, with small red berry essences & very balanced. This beats up Cremants at the same price point, & then some. — 2 months ago

Bob, Severn and 1 other liked this

Fleur de Mer

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2022

Peach, citrus, cerise. — 5 months ago

Bel Colle

"Simposio" Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

いつもの格安バローロ、初見の2019年もの。
うきうき税込2508円。
香り、アタックの印象は変わりませんが、アフターは2018年より確実に秀逸。今回もまとめ買いして成果。
— 6 months ago