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Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Clos de la Barre Meursault Chardonnay 2018

“Clos de la Barre” is a lieu dit monopole that has been owned by the Lafon family since 1894.

Opened sometime prior to dinner. The 2018 “Clos de la Barre” pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with apples, pineapple, white flowers, a whiff of matchstick, lemon, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and creamy. A really pretty wine. Perhaps even a little shy tonight. Quality is unquestionably high. Drink now through 2038.
— 11 days ago

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@Daniel Bloom that sounds borderline criminal.
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@Jay Kline “Borderline” is something we in PA. are well acquainted with.
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@Daniel Bloom lol! Touché.

Vincent Dauvissat

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

jesus g
9.6

lil lobster feed — 9 days ago

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Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Best Loire white ever — 4 days ago

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Domaine Armand Rousseau

Clos St. Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2004

Clos Saint‑Jacques is often hailed as the “Musigny” of Gevrey‑Chambertin. It combines the signature power and structure of Gevrey with the elegance and finesse of Vosne‑Romanée, and Armand Rousseau’s bottling has always been remarkably consistent.

2004 was a challenging vintage—a weak year in which many grapes failed to reach full ripeness. Now that it has entered its drinking window, it opens up quite nicely. This is not a flamboyant style; instead, it leans more toward herbaceous notes and bay leaf, with hints of florals and red cherry. It has a mineral quality, yet without the saline or briny character often found in other Gevrey vineyards. The acidity is well‑balanced. The overall bouquet is delicately fresh, reserved rather than exuberant, yet persistent, and it doesn’t evolve dramatically over time.
— 24 days ago

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Mommessin

Clos de Tart Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Medium ruby with a medium garnet rim . Touch more sweetness on the nose , with rose , ripe cherry , red plum , raspberry , blood orange and some slightly toasty notes . On the palate this is juicy and quite sweet fruit profiled with raspberry, strawberry, quite fruit dominated . Rounded but noticeable tannins , fresh vibrant acidity and decent length . This is quite young, certainly compared to the Malconsorts , pretty sweet fruit , but overall well balanced and probably just needs a little more time . Quite a lot appears to be hidden at the moment , comes across a little one dimensional, but I think it will get there . Come back in 5-8 years, should drink well a further 10, if not more. — 2 months ago

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Philipponnat

Clos des Goisses Champagne Blend 2002

Touches of sherry and sweet notes. Still a fresh punch but complex and precise. A subtle version of what selosse wants to be — 11 days ago

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Foreau - Domaine du Clos Naudin

Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc 2019

Quintessential. Honey, golden apples, lanolin, and wool. There must be a few grams of RS here. Finish is as long as the day was at our shop. A well deserved reward. Drinking great, but will last and last like the classic it is. — 5 days ago

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Trimbach

Clos Ste. Hune Alsace Riesling 2017

Opened about 30min prior to service. The 2017 Clos Ste. Hune pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing wjth beguiling notes of the perfectly ripe Comice pear, a mix of stone and tropical fruits, lemon blossom, a touch of petrol and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish lasts forever. This is unbelievably balanced and a fantastic pairing with the toro crudo. This is just at the beginning of what’s sure to be a very long drinking window. Enjoy now through 2057. — a month ago

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Excellent terroir and bottling.
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Always wanted to try this
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Same…this was my first time. Special.

Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2023

Timothy Eustis
9.3

My style of CdP. 2023. Rich and fruity with strong backbone of acidity. Ripe tannins, but in background. Garrigue all day long. Love — a month ago

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Plus points for the label!!@Timothy Eustis

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Another great btl! Consistent with my prior notes — a month ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2006

Supple complex oily and delicious in the nose. In the glass this is getting more expensive: pear, limestone, white pepper. Restrained but super classy and complex. Amazing stuff! — 2 months ago

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Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2021

Jan A
9.4

At/near peak for my palate. If you like more developed notes, no rush... — 4 days ago

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Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2016

Should have been consumed in previous years. A little overwhelming. Tasting profile of a dominated Grenache . — 5 days ago

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My opinion is that global warming, which causes CDPs to routinely weigh in at 15, 15.5, and even 16, has made aging these wines a risky proposition. That didn’t used to be the case

Domaine Henri Boillot

Clos de la Mouchère Monopole Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2023

Solid Puligny Montrachet. Mr Boillot knows what he’s doing. Perfect accompaniment to a perfect lunch 👌
Tasting notes: hint of citrus, peach and vanilla.
— 2 days ago

Marta Jackowska
with Marta

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2018

Valle de los encino eugenio b lalo o y russel bevan — 20 days ago

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Domaine des Lambrays

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005

2005 vintage.
Rich black cherries, cocoa spice, orange peel, dark flowers, subois and earthy.
Long generous finish with crisp acidity and fine grained tannins.
This was bequeathed to me years ago at a Celebration of Life for a gentleman who was greatly influential and guiding on my wine journey.
A stunning wine from an incredible individual.
Cheers everyone.
🥂🥂
— a month ago

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Special moments, Jamie. I once got a Gloria 1959 from a wine reseller who liked my youthful enthusiasm. The birthyear of my wife, we drank it with the birth of our first child. 🫶
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Indeed Peter.
We carry them with us.
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A very meaningful wine. Nice.