Blanc De Noir

Whitehaven

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Pale straw color with green edges and aromas of citrus and tropical fruits adding floral herb notes. On the palate apricot, peach and pineapple with lemon zest, classic New Zealand SB. Lively acidity and spice complement this wine, well balanced ending on medium finish. — 7 days ago

Andrew, Paul and 2 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2006

black cherry. A bit of chocolate orange. Bloody and powerful. Dense and pure. Brooding. Very good. Young — 6 days ago

Matt LichtenbergPaul Woolls
with Matt and Paul
Tom, Matt and 9 others liked this

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Light lemon color with aromas of citrus, tropical fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of grapefruit, green apple and pear fruit flavors, slight grassy tones, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, herbal, floral, citrus and mineral notes. Do not over chill so you can experience all of the nuances while you sip this fine wine. Nice, consistent. — a month ago

Dave, Dawn and 6 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Sounds great, thanks for the review!

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2015

In Sydney for a Burgundy dinner about 6 weeks ago. Only posting my sketchy notes now. Our host rated this 2015 as better than the 2005 as regards colour flesh and persistence of flavour. Ripe raspberry fruit. DRC has practiced biodynamics since 1990 in this vineyard. Oak spice noticeable. Very early in its drinking window which is 2022 to 2042. — 10 days ago

Paul, Tom and 26 others liked this
Ira Schwartz

Ira Schwartz Influencer Badge Premium Badge

@Bob McDonald I posted on this in November 2021. Sounds like this wine has never really shut down and will continue to go from strength to strength. you commented when I posted, I am very happy you had the opportunity to taste.
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

@Ira Schwartz I do remember that Ira now that you mention it. I’ve seen drinking windows on this wine through to the 2040s. Thanks for your comments.
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Wow! Jealous!

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

This was open, expressive with red cherry, berry, earth, spice, mineral & violet — 8 days ago

Severn, Jean-Philip and 6 others liked this

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Quite light salmon pink , fine constant bubbles . Quite floral , rose , hibiscus , light strawberry , red currant and raspberry . On the palate this is balanced and elegant , strawberry , red currant , quite rounded with a touch of toasty brioche on the finish . Good slightly grippy acidity , medium length finish . Drink now and over the next couple of years. — 14 days ago

Tom, Dave and 4 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 2006

disappointing. Feels slightly flat alongside its siblings. Pretty fruit and clearly classy but just flat. Clearly a substandard bottle given how well the rsv and riche showed — 6 days ago

Matt LichtenbergPaul Woolls
with Matt and Paul
Tom, Matt and 8 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2006

Ah yes, what I needed after a long week. Crisp and clean like this Chardonnay champagne should be. Hits the mark — 22 days ago

Ira, Jonathan and 1 other liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2014

There is a vibrancy you noticed right away with a fine bead of bubbles. It is quite youthful and a few years of aging will help the wine meld together a bit better. Drink it now if you need to as it won’t disappoint. — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

First time having the pleasure. Ok, I get it. Unctuous and thicc. Searching every corner of my palate for one more ethereal drop of elixir. Grilled peach and apricot drizzled with vanilla extract. Is that sugar I’m chewing on?
The money though?
— 18 days ago

Bob, Jonathan and 7 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

If you can find it, try Château de Fargues for Sauternes.