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Château Edmond De La Fontaine

Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Doug Powers
9.3

So, this Sancerre is one of those IYKYK wines that I purchased nearly 20 years ago and lost in my cellar — Edmond Vatan (who I believe has been deceased for some time, his daughter is running the tiny estate these days) made around 500 cases of this amazing Sancerre, but the dumb ass typing this note thought it’d easily last 20-25 years (2002 being a fine Loire vintage) — obviously I significantly miscalculated, as this should have been consumed 10 or more years ago. With that said, with fresh grilled tuna steaks, the wine is standing up well, very nice richness, still excellent acidity. but any freshness has long ago faded. Yet, my admiration for Monsieur Vatan is only enhanced by the fact this shows pretty darn well for a wine not likely intended to be aged as long as the dumb ass typist thought it should!! — a day ago

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Doug Powers

So, as further defense for my stupidity, I was introduced to Vatan Sancerre in the late 1990s by an online wine mentor who said you HAVE to age them AT LEAST 10, and preferably more, and onna visit to my mentor in DC around 2002 or so, he pulled out a few bottles (likely 1989 & 1990), and I was blown away!! Also, like Raveneau and their golden waxed bottles that screamed “age me, a LONG time, or you will never be worthy”, Vatan also waxed his bottles in those days (puke green in Vatan’s case), so I of course deduced that these bottles should be aged!?!?
Of course, Randy Dunn used (uses still??) red wax, and even though I purchased some of my early Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernets while still less than 30, most of them will last until I’m nearing 130, which I concede ain’t happening!?!? 🤔🤷🙄🍷

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard

La Boudriotte Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay

Joe DAscoli
9.1

Good but nothing popping in this wine. — 6 months ago

Bob, Tom and 2 others liked this

Edmond Cornu & Fils

Le Bois Roussot Ladoix 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.2

2019 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 5 minutes. Medium-medium heavy body. Fairly fleshy. Big primary fruit with little nuance evident currently. Would probably be happier with this in 5-8 years where the nuance would have crept in and the overt fruit pared down a bit. 05.28.25. — a month ago

Ed, Ted and 8 others liked this

Domaine P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père & Fils

Clos du Roi Corton Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2021

Lyle Fass
9.4

Needs air but so elegant and gorgeous. Pretty. Roses, mid season. cherry, mineral and very open palate that is fleshing out minute by minute. Gorgeous, elegant tannins and very pure. Let’s see what air does. Such a wispy wine. — 3 months ago

Jay, Ray and 9 others liked this

Edmond Cornu & Fils

Vielle Vigne Aloxe-Corton Pinot Noir 2004

Sam Friedland
9.1

This time around was very good: nice smell and some fruit. Went very well with braised leg of lamb and winter veggies. — 5 months ago

Edmond Cornu & Fils

Aloxe-Corton Pinot Noir 2004

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Overperforming 04!! — 7 months ago

Severn, Tom and 1 other liked this

Domaine P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père & Fils

Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2021

Lyle Fass
9.5

Just a gorgeous nose. Sweet, ripe but never treacly cherries. Mid season. Birthday cake. Cranberry skin. Poised and detailed. Wow this is a 9.6 nose. So nimble yet expressive. Huge finesse and refinement and that classic 21 achy beauty. My goodness this is so elegant. Barely any tannin and needs some time to develop but this is very fine. Palate is complex and so fine. Juicy and so clean. Unreal pitter patter of a finish. — 2 months ago

Ray, Zach and 11 others liked this

Edmond Cornu & Fils

Les Barrigards Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023

romo
9.1

Great tweener, evolved quickly w air. QPR — 3 months ago

Daniel liked this

Alphonse Mellot

Edmond Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Alberto Cdm
9.2

11 anni portati proprio bene!! 👏🏼 — 5 months ago

Edmond Cornu & Fils

Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2013

romo
9.3

Consistent notes. Merry Xmas eve! — 6 months ago

Lyle, Jonathan and 6 others liked this