Beaujolais, Burgundy
Domaine François Raveneau
Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010
The 2010 Montée de Tonnerre pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this is an absolute powerhouse; sizzling with energy, tropical and orchard fruit: passionfruit, tangerine, green apple, crushed seashell, lemon curd and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of minerals. A supercharger of a Chablis. Tonight, this was truly sensational and an experience I won’t soon forget. Drink now through 2040. — 2 days ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2005
The 05 was still youthful & clearly the better wine with lots of soaring aromas — 5 days ago
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1985
A wonderful nose. Lush and pretty. Plum and violets and brambles. Delicious — 13 days ago
Clos De La Roilette
Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Gamay 2022
I knew these need time but don’t remember such disjointedness when young? — 21 days ago
Domaine Roulot
Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2018
Always a delicious wine that is consistent with my many prior notes — 2 days ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
La Tâche Pinot Noir 2010
LT trio with the 10 being a more complete wine slightly edging out the 09. — 5 days ago
Louis Jadot
Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2022
Corner liquor store — 23 days ago
Jean Foillard
"Cuvée Corcelette" Morgon Gamay 2015
Very nicely aged Morgon with all that Gamay ripened cherry fruit earth goodness with soft balanced profile on palate and a finish that is well, elegant? — a month ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Richebourg Pinot Noir 1988
Oh boy…is this real life? A DRC from back in the days when Lalou was involved in the process. Enjoyed out of the Baccarat DRC glass which is hilarious to behold but I’ll be damned if wasn’t a pretty effective glass. The 1988 Richebourg pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of ripe and slightly desiccated red and black fruits: strawberry, spiced meat, red flowers, forest floor, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with lovely, savory minerals. There is so much density. Honestly, this still needs a ton of air. It’s remarkable how youthful it’s showing. Drink now with loads of patience and through 2038. Bottle No. 4044. — 10 hours ago
Rick Castaneda
Beautiful with red and purple fruit. Star anise light forest floor. Light tannins and medium body. — 9 days ago