Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2023 vintage. This is Château Domeyne, Saint-Estèphe, a 9 hectares estate neighbouring Calon Ségur, that was purchased in 2018 by Vincent Ginestet from Claire and Gonzague Lurton. 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Eric Boissenot consults. Dark transparent ruby red. Distinctively floral perfume, with blueberries and raspberries lurking in the background, and fresh rosemary impressions after 30 minutes. This could easily be mistaken for Margaux, maybe the Ginestets are a bit nostalgic after selling their Margaux estate Château Boston to Palmer. Also in the mouth, this is more about finesse than power, with subtle, juicy red fruit, fresh acidity and ripe tannins that kick in on the finish. There is harmony and length. Another gorgeous Bordeaux for less than 20 euros. Abv. 13%. — 20 days ago

Daniel Sullivan

9.5

F-Ing wonderful!
Very nostalgic for me.
Honeysuckle on nose.
Ripping acid with light effervescence. — 3 years ago

Yuri

9.0

Happy new year!! 🎍Started from Denshu😎 Kanpai🥂 — 6 years ago

Monte

9.5

Live this delicious smoky, bold and tobacco driven cab...I’ll look for a case! Terrific Thanksgiving Dinner addition. — 6 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.2

From same Aomori kura as Denshu. Similar profile / more polished. Rhinoceros auklet (uto) seems to be the state birdie of Aomori — 7 years ago

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.5

Loveleen 29th birthday — 7 years ago

William Goldsmith

9.1

More nostalgic than anything. Touch flat. — 8 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Arras — Blanc de Blancs 2013
Tasmania, Australia 🇦🇺

Overview
A 100% Chardonnay traditional-method sparkling wine sourced broadly across Tasmania, aged extensively on lees for over five years prior to release, delivering depth, autolytic complexity, and finely tuned balance. Cool-climate fruit precision meets long cellar maturation for serious Champagne-caliber structure and finesse.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive notes of toasted brioche, lemon curd, baked apple, almond pastry, and subtle chalky minerality lead the nose. Layers of fresh citrus peel, pear skin, and gentle hazelnut evolve with air, framed by savory yeast complexity and restrained creaminess. The palate delivers precision rather than sweetness, with purity and tension driving the finish.

Mouthfeel
Creamy yet lifted, with fine, persistent mousse and beautifully integrated autolytic weight. The texture feels polished and expansive without heaviness, supported by vibrant acidity that keeps the wine energetic, linear, and refreshingly dry through the finish.

Food Pairings
Oysters and shellfish. Butter-poached lobster or scallops. Parmesan risotto. Roast chicken with herbs. Triple-cream cheeses or aged Comté.

Verdict
A compelling expression of New World traditional-method excellence, delivering maturity, balance, and serious structural integrity. Rich without excess, nostalgic in its yeast-driven complexity, and confidently positioned alongside high-quality grower Champagne.

Did You Know?
Tasmania’s cool maritime climate and long growing season allow Chardonnay to retain high natural acidity while achieving full phenolic ripeness, making the region one of Australia’s strongest candidates for world-class traditional-method sparkling wines.

🍷 Personal Pick
Blanc de Blancs is my home base, and this bottle absolutely delivers. The autolytic depth, precision, and balance hit exactly the profile I love, serious, expressive, and quietly luxurious. A sparkling wine that rewards attention, not just celebration. — 7 months ago

Riccardo L.

9.1

Nostalgic. What a wine, 10 years is prime. Lfggggggggg Italia (vs Austria 2021 euro). — 5 years ago

Aurore

9.0

Not too fruity not too dry. Perfect today for aperitif — 6 years ago

Whitney Watts

9.5

Sometimes I forgot how much I love reds. then I open up an exceptional bottle that already makes me nostalgic and sad I don’t have another bottle for later times. So delicious—jammy but not sweet, all in a good way. — 6 years ago

Hiroyuki Hikichi

9.0

Fruity and slightly hoppy sake with sashimi. — 7 years ago

Hiroyuki Hikichi

9.1

Almost recovered from a disease! Moderately fruity and really rich Houhai — 7 years ago

Evan Bloom

9.0

Much better after an 8-12 hour decant- beautiful cherries, forest floor, and herbal bouquet make up this wine- nose still improving at almost 20 hrs open, but palate becoming thinner. Elegant, enjoyable, nostalgic. Would still pair nicely hearty or less hearty meats. — 8 years ago

Dave

9.6

I have bought every bottle of this I've seen in the last 9 years or so. Purely nostalgic reasons. It's not the best Super Tuscan. It's not expensive. But, it just reminds me of every meal I had during my time in Tuscany. Somehow the price jumped from $20 to $30. I blame Trump. Every year has been pretty consistent, but 2013 was world-class. This 2020 is great, and if it weren't hailing out right now, I'd go grab some steaks from the market. Cheers, friends!
Listening to the Pogues. — a year ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Without sounding too nostalgic, or bitter, I remember drinking these when Lapierre, Sr. Made them, & for under 16$. They always had a seriousness & rather proper backbone, at least by Beaujolais standards. At 3+ yrs, this was very approachable & starting to fill in its darker, more brooding character. Dark cherries, black currants. At almost 40$ now, it really is built for a longer haul. Would be worth a 5 yr check in. — 5 years ago

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Lyndsey Wegner

9.0

I started drinking this Viognier about 10 years ago and it brings back all the memories! It tastes much sweeter now than it did then (when I drank Moscato on the regular) but it's still pleasant and enjoyable. Lots of peach and honeysuckle on the nose, on the palate more stone fruit, pear, and some tropical fruit like mango and pineapple, low acid and a nice fruity finish that dissipates quickly. It's nostalgic for me and I sure do like taking that trip down memory lane! — 6 years ago

Eva Milcetic

9.3

Orange juice, lipton iced tea made from powdered mix, castelvetrano finish. Woody resiny nose. Beautiful amber color. This wine feels really nostalgic and it's making me emotional — 7 years ago

Brian S

9.2

Cucumber, green pineapple, green papaya, green passion fruit. — 7 years ago

Joe Anne

8.9

This is a nice Merlot. Will drink again. I visited Raymond winery in Napa Valley. It was amazing! — 8 years ago