Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed as a preamble to my birthday dinner. The “La Pucelle” pours a straw color with medium viscosity and a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of yellow apple, Bosc pear, raspberry, white peach, brioche some chanterelle mushrooms and a mix of chalky and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is forever. Zippy. Divine. A “wow” Champagne that seems to straddle the freshness of the reductive approach and the complexity of the oxidative approach.

Always 100% Pinot Noir, this release of “La Pucelle” is a deft blend of the 2014 and 2012 vintages; 32/68 respectively. Disgorged 2015. Though this is NV, expect a long life. My only regret is drinking this so quickly because this has a bigger story to tell. But I was sharing with 9 other people and holy smokes, it’s already the belle of the ball. Thank you @Lyle Fass for the assist! — 4 days ago

Amy Doyle

9.5

Mother’s Day celebrations! 🌸 — 8 days ago

Brian S

9.0

Just too much oak for me. — 2 months ago

Victor Hsu

9.1

This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not too sweet, not simple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — 6 days ago

Brandi Bratek

9.2

Wow-this wine gives a bit more ummpphh than your typical Pinot. Stood up to a ribeye and the flavors still shined through. — 21 days ago

Donald Williams

9.7

Terrific blend of some of my favorite white wines. — 24 days ago

with Bonnie

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Ruby with aromas of fresh fruit and floral spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry and pepper spice with floral notes of rose pedals. Fine dusty tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and sweet floral notes. Drink now, getting past its prime! — 15 days ago

Becky White

9.4

Light and smooth finish. Hint of sweet fruit flavor. Loved it! — 14 days ago

Nick Koh

9.8

Stunning. Caramel, brioche, honey — 5 days ago

Agent Babcock

9.6

Outstanding! Luxurious, supple, complex, and perfect for a special dinner. — a month ago