Closerie Des Alisiers

Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Extra Brut Pinot Meunier 2020

I have a tenuous rapport with this cuvée. By my estimation, fewer than 30% of the bottles rise to an acceptable standard - often marred by mousiness, excessive oxidation, or, regrettably, both. So happy to report that I finally understand people’s love for this wine: here’s a bottle of extraordinary grace, devoid of any trace of those usual flaws.

It unfolded with a beguiling array of scents - red apple, kumquat, fresh bread, white florals, chalk, ginger, and even a trace of dried herbs. On the palate, vinous and alive with beautiful energy, finishing long and saline. And yet, despite this moment of brilliance, I can’t justify the gamble - not when the Les Béguines stands as a safer, surer choice.
— 11 days ago

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La Closerie Des Lys

Chardonnay 2022

At Vine in Irvington — 4 months ago

Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier

Love LC19. It’s perfect today flaunting deep, powerful layers of ripe orchard fruit with smoky minerals, toasted hazelnuts and exotic spices. The palate is structured and concentrated with a satiny texture and vibrant energy that give way to a long saline and mineral laced finale. Pinot Meunier from the master, it just can’t be matched and this is the best release since LC13 IMO. I’ve heard LC19 imports to the west coast specifically are often mousy, but luckily I’ve never experienced that here on the east coast. — 7 months ago

Ira, Stephen and 7 others liked this

Closerie Des Alisiers

Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay 2023

Gooseberry in the nose. Pear, tart apple, stone. Rather short, acidic finish. Very nice for an inexpensive Chablis. — 2 months ago

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Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Fac-simile Extra Brut Pinot Meunier Rosé Champagne 2018

Jeremy Shanker
9.5

Absolutely worth the hype. One of the best grower roses. Ripe strawberry, wild herbs, Swiss chard. — 3 months ago

Severn, Douglas and 3 others liked this

CLOSERIE DU PELAN

Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

2000 earthy Oak — 5 months ago

Domaine De Talancé

Closerie Pourpre Gamaret 2022

Zesty, lemon curd, light butter, apple — 8 months ago

La Closerie du Grand Poujeaux

Moulis en Médoc Merlot Blend 1999

I had the 1998 vintage of this dusty old Bordeaux about 5 months ago and it was underwhelming. Maybe an off bottle. But THIS 99 is pretty great. Fresh mixed berries (blueberry) on the nose, and very elegant fruit + tame soft tannins give a really nice mouthfeel with an extraordinarily long finish. Dried herbes de Provence and hay for days. I’m having one glass tonight and will check back in tomorrow after more air. Not an expensive bottle, but age served it well.

Follow up: Really singing on day 2. Got even better with another hour+ in the glass. But I’d say it’s getting slightly past its prime and best to drink now :) Party like it’s 1999.
— 2 months ago

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