Belle Pente
Peter Michael Winery
'Ma Belle-Fille' Chardonnay 2006
Should not have kept it this long - the pain of offsite storage but it’s still very nice. The nose is light/gone, buttery smooth with a light finish. Can’t recall how much acid this had early on in its life but it’s only there lightly now. Not dead but I’m drinking these asap. — 3 months ago
Domaine de la Butte
Mi-Pente Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2018
Jacky Blot sadly passed away recently, and oversaw in his time two Loire domaines that produce Chenin and Cabernet Franc respectively. I tried last year one of his whites, which blew me away, and enjoyed a similar experience with the 2018 ‘Mi-Pente’, a single vineyard Cab Franc from Bourgueil. This being my first wine from Bourgueil and one of a tiny few Cab Francs that I’ve tried from the Loire as a whole, I would have no idea where to place this in a blind tasting. But my word, what a spectacular wine!
It’s so enticing on the nose - initially quite bretty, but then broadening out to reveal aromas of fresh cherry, cranberry and blackcurrant, along with a savoury edge comprising cedar, tobacco, lavender and tomato leaf. The palate is at once fresh but powerful, structured and elegant; savoury with flecks of sweet cherry chocolate. This is an engrossing wine, utterly drinkable with great ageing potential. I am totally smitten, and look forward to trying more wines from this domaine in the future.
94+ — 4 months ago
Belle Glos
Taylor Lane Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014
Bought at PV wine dinner 2 magnums — 15 days ago
Belle Glos
Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir
Delicious Pinot noir. Very smooth. — a month ago
Jane Nuss
Pale golden hue with delicate, fine bubbles. Aromas of brioche, apple, and pear. On the palate, vibrant citrus, white floral, and toasty flavors are balanced and precise. The body is beautifully expressive—rich yet remarkably light. An elegant and refined champagne.
— 24 days ago