B. Lovely

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Surprisingly plush and politely. Poached pear, green apple. A hint of grassiness and a lovely soft fruit middle. Long and detailed and delicious — 22 days ago

BOT Brad ScottJean-Francois Pelletier
with BOT, Brad and 3 others
Jay, Shay and 10 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

A good but not great LLC, classic black current and hints of leather and cedar, but a little rustic, though drinking it next to a lovely 1990 Troplong-Mondot didn’t do it any favors. — 3 months ago

Ira, Shay and 1 other liked this

Sine Qua Non

B 20 Syrah

blackberry, kalamata, assuaged tannins, in retrospect would’ve decanted a few hours ahead. — 4 months ago

Kinjil Mathur
with Kinjil

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Slightly deeper and brighter colour than the 2004 , younger looking . More ruby with a garnet rim . Really aromatic and floral , violet , mint , spiced red cherry , ripe raspberry , eucalyptus . Still really fresh and fruit driven . Some dried herbs and earthy notes in the background. On the palate this has lovely elegance and poise , with herbal red cherry , strawberry and slightly nutty notes. Quite ripe and juicy , but with fresh acidity and fine tannins . Long and fruit driven on the finish . Still young from now and over the next 10 years . — 12 hours ago

Jan, Ira and 4 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1975

From mag. Lovely supple fruit. Tangy marmalade and lemon honey with toasted notes. Mellow and intense with lovely acidity. In a great place — a month ago

BOT Matt LichtenbergPaul Woolls
with BOT, Matt and 1 other
Ceccherini, Bob and 12 others liked this

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2023

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course two hours. The 2023 Morgon (S) pours a brilliant ruby/purple color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart red fruits: strawberry, raspberry, cherry, a touch of bubblegum, red flowers, licorice, black pepper, a mix of cool spices and rocky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a more dense expression of Lapierre’s Morgon which isn’t a surprise considering the vintage. Quite lovely with chicken pâté. Drink now through 2037. — 3 months ago

Juan, Lyle and 11 others liked this
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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Lovely! Celebrated my daughter’s college graduation with a 2013 bottle. Hearty and fruity. Paired well with beef tenderloin. — 15 days ago

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Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2015

Lucid and supple. Rounded fruit. Contained. Not too hot with lovely purity. Great stuff. A little tight. Some dried herbs. Delicious. — a month ago

Rick K
with Rick
Jay, Shay and 10 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Goorgeous nose. Plum and blackcurrant and anise. Very pure and contained. Lovely stuff. — 3 months ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Jeroen, Tom and 5 others liked this