Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

J.L. Chave Sélection Hermitage Blanche Marsanne Roussanne 2016

9.3

Opened about 30 minutes prior to dinner but no decant. Served slightly chilled. The 2016 “Blanche” pours a deep straw color with medium viscosity. Developing with notes of ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, nutmeg, white pepper, minerals and cotton candy. On the palate, the wine is dry with lower acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. This is a wine of impeccable texture to match the king crab legs with dinner. Drink now through 2031. — 19 days ago

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Shay A

Love these.

Jay Kline

@Shay A agree…huge value even though I wouldn’t categorize them as inexpensive by any means.

Louis Perdrier

Brut Excellence Sparkling Blend

David Carter

9.3

In Haskell’s box. Delicious to us, very smooth and not too sweet. My favorite sparkler so far. On NY eve Dec 2024. Will buy again. — 19 days ago

Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Bourboulenc Blend 2002

Jean-Phillippe Landry

9.2

Outstanding! — 2 months ago

Château Montrose

La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Popped and doubled decanted. Not that much sediment yet. Nose is rich in iron-scented wet clay, with sweet, dense cherry fruit trying to push its way through. Some dried underbrush as well. Densely-flavored initially, and then the relatively crisp acids take over, and the palate thins out a little but lingers. Flavors include barely-ripe cassis and dark cherry, with loads of minerally clay notes. Bone dry. Still feels a bit tight. Drinking well now but no rush. — 20 days ago

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