Clos Des Grands Moines

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Grands Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1990

Right after opening: black fruit, powdery perfume, and rose petals wrapped around me in three-dimensional layers. 1990 really is a great vintage—every great vineyard site and every famous estate lives up to expectations.

One hour later: sandalwood, cream, aged Pu’er tea, and temple incense—the tertiary aromas had fully opened, and I felt as if I’d been carried back in a dream to the White Horse Temple.

On the acidity: vivid yet understated, with a firm yet balanced structure. Drinking such good wine lifts my mood too.
— 20 days ago

Taittinger

Prélude Grands Crus Brut Champagne Blend

Added at Caves Taittinger 5 days ago. — 7 months ago

Vincent Dancer

Les Grands Charrons Meursault Chardonnay 2009

Weekend with Friends and average wines…😎 — 9 months ago

Thijs, Roman and 7 others liked this

Domaine Joblot

Clos du Cellier Aux Moines Givry 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2021

Light bodied without being a pushover. Bright fruit, almost a bit green like unripened strawberries with a constant bitter note throughout - like unsweetened cacao nibs — 2 years ago

Denis (Isabelle et Denis) Pommier

Croix aux Moines Chablis Chardonnay 2016

Wow. Amazing. Rich. But mineral. Salty. Green apple.

Bought from fass selections
— 6 years ago

Aravind, Eric and 5 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2013

Great champagne. Had at W’s housewarming in Fremont. Beautiful, citrus and stone fruits. Loved it. — a month ago

Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils

Les Grands Poisots Volnay Pinot Noir 2017

White pfeffer cherry stone still holds up 9 years later — 8 months ago

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Special Club Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay 2006

Fabulous vintage Champagne, tight bubbles, moderately rich but super long finish, excellent!! — a year ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Underrated producer.

Clos du Moulin aux Moines

Moulin aux Moines Monopole Auxey-Duresses Pinot Noir 2018

Nice cigar and cherry notes on the nose. A bit thin but very pleasant and enjoyable. Medium weight and medium finish — 3 years ago

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Severn, Lyle and 14 others liked this

Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)

La Combe Aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

Way more developed and open since last year. Still could benefit from a bit more time, but now starting to feel close to ready. — 5 years ago

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Mongeard-Mugneret

Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Really delicious. Rubber, perfume, sweet spices, ripe intense, powdery tannin, jammy, earthy, fur, feather. Very ripe berries. — 6 years ago

Domaine aux Moines

Savennières-Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc 2017

Classic chenin blanc. Med plus acidity, peach pear white flowers and of course lambswool. Could go for at least another 5 years. — a month ago

Michel Gahier

Les Grands Vergers Arbois Trousseau 2023

Interesting palette not sure I ever tasted such an herbal wine before. Nose: cherry, orange? Taste: cherry, rhubarb, unidentified herb? Definitely a new try but very interesting and I did enjoy.  — 6 months ago

Domaine Rene Leclerc

Combe Aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. Medium-medium heavy body. Vineyard from the highest point in Gevrey-Chambertin. Gorgeous throughout already with surprising, back-end spice fest. Tannins slightly muted but started to creep out after a few minutes in the glass. This likes to speed and is going places. 1.30.26. — 8 months ago

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Excellent invention under the right circumstances. The 9 yrs of remaining storage after use, in my experience, overstated.
Pinotman /// Andreas

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Ira that makes a ton of sense you are right.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Ira Schwartz Me too and I rarely see that source/plot.

Delas Frères

Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2019

Note, in 2019 hail cut yields by 40%, Deep Ruby with concentrated aromas of ripe dark fruits and spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with leather, licorice and smoky herb notes. Fine tannins, hints of oak on medium+ finish ending with fruit, herb and earthy mineral tones. Nice! — 4 years ago

Paul, Anthony and 4 others liked this

Robert Moncuit

Les Grands Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Mia likes this “yum”. Cleansing apples and mouthwatering. 100% Chardonnay 2014-2013 vintages. Dosage 3g/L. Disgorged October 2018. TBL — 6 years ago

David, Paul and 8 others liked this