Louis Bernard

Bernard Burgaud

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2021

Lyle Fass
9.7

I love 21. Utterly classic but young nose of red berries, granite and a youthful grapiness. Some florals as well but a bit of a monolith aromatically out of the gates. More notes later as it opens up on the nose. Palate is so elegant my goodness and has that youthful grapiness. Huge red and darker berry fruit, perfect balance, clarity and purity. So juicy and clean but young but obviously very high quality. More notes as it evolves. Nose now closed at 3 hours but palate has gained finesse and it’s ultra juicy and pure. Finish is clipped but this is the whole package. This has a semi opulent midpalate one can get lost in. Wow. Incredible decadent Pomerol (lafleur?) fruit. Just insane. So elegant. This is the best Burgaud ever. — 9 days ago

Severn, Ely and 8 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1991

Mary and fleshy and dense. Very savory and pure. Delicious. — 9 days ago

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Ron, Lyle and 13 others liked this

Louis M. Martini

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Smoke on the nose in this full body wine that goes down smooth. Great wine! — 10 days ago

Louis Latour

Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay

All of the grapes from the vineyards owned by the Latter family are vinified and aged in the cuverie of Château Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. Medium pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits with a slight nutty floral character. On the palate flavors of peach and melon with lemon citrus and savory notes. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, toasty oak and minerality. Nice! — 2 days ago

Tom, Daniel P. and 5 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

From Mag. Cheers🍾🥂 — 7 days ago

Dick, Tom and 14 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage White Rhone Blend 2020

Tightly wound nose, lots of beeswax, white florals and some stone fruit, rounded by oak. Palate in unfortunately alcohol-first (I guessed 14.5 but it’s 15!) but layers of texture. Good bit hot, more pedigree than magic — 16 days ago

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Louis Roederer

Vintage Champagne Blend 2014

David T
9.3

Lemon, lime, kiwi, fruit forward. Lively in the mouth. Soft chalkiness and minerality, sea spray, biscuit, lots of white spice, yellow florals, nice acidity, balance, length and polished finish that lingers beautifully. Wire to wire solid. @ K&L Champagne tasting. — 9 days ago

Shay, Ira and 13 others liked this

Bernard Levet

La Chavaroche Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2010

Beautiful box of flowers, incense and bright raspberry. Perfect w NY strips. — 23 days ago

AEL, Martin and 10 others liked this

Domaine Louis Michel

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

This has really changed or at least this bottle. The acidity has perked up significantly. Very tight on opening, needing about 30-60 minutes of air. Lemon zest, oyster shell and minerals. Beautifully composed, pairing so well with a diverse array of food (tonight was fusilli with clams, Serrano, pecorino, garlic and roasted cherry tomatoes). It’s amazing how this wine went from low acidity and almost flabby to tight with punchy acidity. I have one bottle left that I will likely drink this coming year. — 15 days ago