Vincent Dauvissat

Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2018

9.5

Bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes, from a 1ha parcel next to La Moutonne that was planted in 1970. On the palate flavors of crisp apple, pear and ripe citrus with notes of white flowers and flinty spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and noted mineral spice. Nice! Still young!
— 12 days ago

Dave, Ira and 8 others liked this

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Alan Hyde

9.3

Smelled absolutely wonderful… like a top Cabernet from Oakville. — 4 days ago

Ira, jesus and 2 others liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Vanessa

9.5

Château Latour is an iconic estate in the Pauillac commune on the left bank of Bordeaux, achieving coveted ‘First Growth’ status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate has roots dating back to the 14th century and derives its name ‘La Tour’ from a fortress tower built during the Hundred Years’ War, which no longer exists but is prominently featured on the label in recognition of its history.

We weren’t sure what to expect, as many have predicted these 1983s are likely past their prime, but this wine was a masterpiece. 🤩

It was medium garnet in color with expressive notes of cedar box, cigar, clove, peat, leather, forest floor, fig, prune, dried black cherry, plum, cassis, blackberry compote, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, dried violet, potpourri, kalamata olive, pencil shavings, graphite, & bacon fat.

It had the most velvety, fine-grained tannins that washed across the palate with ease, with a gentle but notable acidity that maintained lift and balance. It was concentrated, complex, and had a long, elegant finish. — 22 days ago

with Deked1

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Paul K

Happy Birthday @Vanessa way to celebrate in style!

Vanessa

@Paul K Thank you for the bday wishes! It was an auspicious and delicious way to start my next trip around the sun ☀️ Cheers! And we hope to reconnect with you guys soon! 🍾🥂

Paul K

We will absolutely figure out something this summer!!!

Ramey Wine Cellars

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Michael Chelus

9.3

Black cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, currant, blackberry and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 18 days ago

Billy, Ted and 4 others liked this

Château Pavie

Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Ron Siegel

9.3

Red & black fruits, mocha, shoe polish, spice box, damp earth with floral & sweet tobacco notes — 11 days ago

Juan, Conrad and 8 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1995

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

1995 vintage. Not decanted. Appropriate color. Good fill and cork. Beautiful, integrated nose. Flavors same. Medium-medium heavy body. Dark fruit, earth and spice coalescing into a unified experience now. This is at the top of the bell curve for the next half-decade and probably longer. Still, undeniable power under the hood and completely bewitching. 05.28.25. — 14 days ago

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Bob McDonald

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego These Grand Cru Rousseau’s are incredibly long living aren’t they. Certainly power under the hood as you say.

Bob McDonald

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Could I ask why no decanting? Sediment was minimal?

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Bob McDonald I have run across quite a few Burgundy drinkers that are adamant about not having their Burgs decanted. I get it if it’s a bleepy vintage (this wasn’t). A lot of people are convinced that these “force of nature” wines such as this, DRC stuff and 1st growth BDX will have the magic evaporate suddenly and be left with nothing. Perhaps if you’re opening wines older than 1961 BDX, but imho, wines like this need a bit of soft yoga stretching in a decanter after being straight-jacketed for 3-6 decades-esp Bordeaux. People are PNP’ing their great wines and drinking them over the course of an hour or so without a decant The vast majority of these upper level wines will taste better with another 30 mins-3 hours of airtime.

Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2020

Jan A

9.6

Muted at first (young, I know). But opened up after 30 minutes. I get a lemon driven nose and palate and mouth watering acidity. Very tight and seamless. Upside rating potential with more age.

Lunch at Selosse. — 20 days ago

Tom, Freek and 10 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2006

Ira Schwartz

9.5

Keeps going from strength to strength.
One can easily be fooled by this champagne’s light texture but make no mistake about it, this packs a punch! Similar to my previous bottle in 2023 but with more power, .Almost too easy to drink. — 6 days ago

"Odedi", Somm and 32 others liked this

Château Angélus

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2008