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Michel & Stéphane Ogier (d'Ampuis)

La Combe de Malleval Condrieu Viognier 2018

Apricot City! Nice to compare this with Australia’s top version of Viognier, the Yalumba “Virgilius” which we had yesterday and I preferred - definitely better value for money. Richard Hemming MW thought the Stephane Ogier was light for a Condrieu. 100% Viognier, 33% new oak. — a month ago

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@Doug Powers Thanks for the link Doug.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Bob McDonald Was pouring this btg for two years before sliding into the 2019 for a year. It had nice stone fruit and a most excellent (and curious) beeswax/honey note. Cheers!
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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego I reckon a wine like this would be a huge hit by the glass.

Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Vieilles Vignes Champs D'Argent Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022

Timothy Eustis
9.1

Super pretty. I love that. But also robust. Those who think Pinot is weak should try this. It’s some serious wine for a Bourgogne Rouge. Longer finish than you expect. Tight dark fruit. Really good. 2022 — 5 months ago

Tom, Pooneet and 3 others liked this

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. — 7 months ago

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Somm David T

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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.

Thibault Liger-Belair

"Clos des Perrières La Combe" Bourgogne Aligoté 2019

Ted
9.1

Need more white burgundy in my life. I think this my first white from Thibault. Well done. — 4 years ago

Jeni
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Pierre Brisset

La Combe Aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014

Lyle Fass
9.6

Took 3 hours to open. Then pure Moines. — 5 years ago

Rob, Andrew and 18 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Aile d'Argent Blanc Bordeaux White Bordeaux Blend 2023

Very intense but well-balanced. Tightly wound on the nose with lanolin and beeswax, and a little bit of lemon curd, giving more lemon and viscosity on the palate. Long finish — a month ago

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Clos de Lunès

Lune d'Argent White Bordeaux Blend 2023

citrus lemon grapefruit honey aromatics, more textured than most #bordeauxblanc wines at this price point. Excellent QPR. — 2 months ago

Domaine Taupenot-Merme

La Combe d'Orveau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014

2014 vintage. Decanted and chilled down slightly. Great cork. Smoky, reductive nose interspersed with dark plum. Medium body since this had shed the T-M winter coat. Raspberry, rhubarb and cranberry large and in charge initially but came back into the fold in due time with some forest floor and spearmint finishing touches/accents. Well knit. Absolute gamer and willing to be thrilling now and for the next 8-10 years. Showing so nicely. 4.18.26. — 4 months ago

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Walter Scott

La Combe Verte Pinot Noir 2022

Over delivering again — 7 months ago

Sarah Bignami
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Pinotman, Ira and 9 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Combe Ballard Canyon Trousseau 2022

Light garnet color. Very interesting nose and palate of red fruits, rose petals, dried herbs, black tea, bergamot and sweet baking spices. Hint of eucalyptus on the long, complex and earthy finish. Smooth tannins. Lively, bright and very well balanced. Nice concentration for a light bodied wine. Excellent! — 2 years ago

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Domaine de Chassorney

Combe Bazin Saint-Romain Chardonnay 2019

I was so underwhelmed on first open but wow this came alive on day 2 - really has that mouthwatering minerality white burg thing going on - fantastic! — 5 years ago

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Clos Saint Jean

La Combe des Fous Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Deep complex nose which explodes on the tongue! Balanced raisiny and luscious dark fruit. — 6 years ago

Domaine de Chevalier

Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc Sec Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2024

Clos des Lunes "Lune d'Argent" 2024. Bordeaux Blanc – Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Bordeaux Blanc crafted from 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, produced by Clos des Lunes, the white wine estate of the Bernard family (SC Domaine de Chevalier) in one of Bordeaux's finest white wine terroirs. While still in its youth, the 2024 vintage already reveals exceptional balance, precision, and elegance. Its beautifully integrated texture hints at an even brighter future with a few years of bottle age.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive aromas of white peach, ripe citrus, honeysuckle, lemon blossom, and fresh herbs unfold alongside subtle notes of wet stone and flint. The palate is layered yet remarkably refined, where the richness of Sémillon meets the freshness and lift of Sauvignon Blanc.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a silky, almost creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity. Despite its youthful structure, the edges are already remarkably soft, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish that lingers with freshness rather than weight.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled prawns, sea bass, Dover sole, or creamy goat cheese. Its precision and elegance make it an outstanding seafood wine.

Verdict
Another outstanding vintage that continues the remarkable consistency of Clos des Lunes. The 2024 is tighter than the 2023 but noticeably more polished, combining youthful energy with impressive finesse. Delicious today, yet clearly built to reward three to six years of cellaring.

Did You Know?
Clos des Lunes is owned by the Bernard family, also proprietors of the prestigious Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan. Although produced under the Bordeaux Blanc appellation, the estate applies many of the same meticulous vineyard and cellar practices that have made Domaine de Chevalier one of Bordeaux's benchmark producers of dry white wine.

🍷 Personal Pick
This has quietly become one of the cornerstone whites in my cellar. I've followed several vintages, and each one seems to refine the style even further. The 2024 impressed me with its precision, softer edges, and seamless balance despite its youth. It's one of those bottles I never hesitate to recommend, beautiful now with seafood, but patient enthusiast will be rewarded with even greater complexity in a few years.
— a month ago

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Walter Scott

La Combe Verte Chardonnay 2024

So good!!! — 5 months ago

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Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Vieilles Vignes La Combe d'Orveaux Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Called Volnay. Dr Pepper, raspberry and crayon. — 6 months ago

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Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)

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

Still so primary! Tons of red fruit. Not closed at all — 10 months ago

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La Combe Grisard

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2018

Has a weird, wild quality. Gamey in style. I get roasted tomatoes and thyme on the nose. Dark fruit inside, primarily black cherry but also English black tea. Has a stemy quality. Medium bodied, but dense with complexity. A restrained power.

Hunting lodge Pinot.
— 4 years ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Stolpman Vineyards

Combe Ballard Canyon Chenin Blanc 2018

Classic chenin. Beeswax and non-oak smoke . Zip lining acid that goes really well with shrimp pad Thai but not with double chocolate chip cookies 😂. Green papaya. There is a little bit of ripe tropical fruit but it’s still such a direct wine — 5 years ago

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