Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

J.L. Chave Sélection Hermitage Blanche Marsanne Roussanne 2016

9.3

Opened about 30 minutes prior to dinner but no decant. Served slightly chilled. The 2016 “Blanche” pours a deep straw color with medium viscosity. Developing with notes of ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, nutmeg, white pepper, minerals and cotton candy. On the palate, the wine is dry with lower acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. This is a wine of impeccable texture to match the king crab legs with dinner. Drink now through 2031. — 13 days ago

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Shay A

Love these.

Jay Kline

@Shay A agree…huge value even though I wouldn’t categorize them as inexpensive by any means.

Château Coupe Roses

La Bastide Minervois Carignan Blend 2021

9.0

Blueberry wafting out - — 2 months ago

Château de Barbe Blanche

Lussac-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Bordeaux blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Dark ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of blackberry, black licorice, cedar and violets. Blackberry, black plum and blueberry fruit on the palate with additional notes of vanilla, baking spices and tobacco. Very long, smooth and earthy finish. Velvety tannins and medium-plus bodied. Nicely rounded and complex. Thanks for the bottle, Kase. — 3 months ago

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