Brett Francis

9.0

Light hint of nice smoke on the nose otherwise not much else. But the flavor was really nice with vanilla, black cherry.. and a long finish of white pepper. — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2015 / elegance , tasted next to USA chardonnay. Not a smart line up... — 4 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this final afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor Giancarlo Guerrero (Nashville Symphony director) is leading SCHOENBERG (Friede auf Erde, Opus 13 (Peace on Earth), for unaccompanied chorus) and BEETHOVEN (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Opus 125).

The 9th by Beethoven is always bittersweet for us, as it marks the end of the official Symphony and Pops season for the BSO at their Summer home. It is a wonderful and singularly emotive moving piece, with the full force of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus at 250+ singers, conveying the message of a divine spark of joy that makes all people one.
'Freude, schöner Götterfunken!' / 'Joy, beauteous, godly spark!'

Nose of warmed pear, light toasted brioche and wet limestone.

Palate has warmed lemon curd spread on lightly toasted bread, chalky-saline mousse and honey over yellow apple. Finish is med-long, a beautiful effort.

Disgorged 7/2017, blend of '13/'14 with a 50/50 blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Noted improvement with some additional bottle age since our prior experience (same disgorgement). — 4 years ago

romo

9.2

WotF. Rising above to hit the notes. — 8 months ago

Tracy Hall

9.5

This is an awesome vintage. No need to decant. More rich than the last vintage and really food friendly. Medium body (not light or tart) with nice tannins that are present to the finish. Great on day two and three. NBI — 2 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this final afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor Giancarlo Guerrero (Nashville Symphony director) is leading SCHOENBERG (Friede auf Erde, Opus 13 (Peace on Earth), for unaccompanied chorus) and BEETHOVEN (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Opus 125).

The 9th by Beethoven is always bittersweet for us, as it marks the end of the official Symphony and Pops season for the BSO at their Summer home. It is a wonderful and singularly emotive moving piece, with the full force of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus at 250+ singers, conveying the message of a divine spark of joy that makes all people one.
'Freude, schöner Götterfunken!' / 'Joy, beauteous, godly spark!'

Nose has ripe yellow apple, lightly oxidized green apple peel, baked phyllo dough, partially aromatic white flowers and damp rocks. I always get a natural wine vibe here, without the vinegar-like profile, but it seems alive!

Palate has baked green and yellow apple pastry, crisp acidity yet dense, candle wax begins on the finish and ends with dry granite. Great balance, very lengthy finish, clean and not cumbersome, superb vintage, long life ahead. We love you Jean-Jacques. — 4 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.1

Most definitely a food wine. Florals, peach and rich mouthfeel. Not overbearing. Seems to compliment everything. NBI — 2 years ago

Jocelyn Gumbs

9.5

It was very good. Pinot is no my favorite white wine. Enjoy this one was very good — 3 years ago

Richard Adams

9.1

Not a bad wine in Puglia yet — 4 years ago

with Ksenia

Rich Friedland

9.0

Floral, stony, crisp. Light and fresh. This paired beautifully with raw shrimp and sea bream carpaccio. — 4 years ago