Comte Armand

Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Nuances Comte de Saint Victor Bandol Mourvedre Rosé 2021

Salmon in color.

Fresh nose with red berries, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red fruits, citrus, earth, spices, apples and minerals.

This Single Vineyard Rosé is elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting. Fruit forward with enough earth notes to compliment it.

Still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too.

A blend of 95% Mourvedre with 5% Clairette. Aged in concrete vats for 9 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55.
— a day ago

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Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2012

Bought a case at the property in 2015 I think. This bottle, number 11, was probably the best one yet. When to open the last one?!? — 3 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Hey @Chris MacLean, I don’t know this producer well, but I DIDN’T open a few Tempiers from the 1990s tonight (my mistake), 1993 Miguoa magnum, and 1995 Miguoa and Tourtine — my ONLY point being is these Bandols easily last 20+ (30+ for Tempier)!!!
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

@Doug Powers I also visited Tempier last summer. I bought also the 2019’s. So difficult not to touch them. But would too early I guess…
Chris MacLean

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@Doug Powers thanks for the data points. I have some Tempier bottles from 2008-11 I’m thinking about opening soon.

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Unfair…the wine is on a different level — 2 months ago

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Comte Armand

Clos des Epeneaux Monopole Pommard 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2012

Quite a deep colour , deep garnet , with a medium wide garnet rim . Needs time to open , quite discreet but quite deep and dark on the nose , with some blackberry tinged , liquorice , dark cherry , earthy sous bois . This opens up after a while to show more floral influences, lighter , redder fruits . On the palate this is quite dense , with a blackberry , dark cherry hint , earthy , mineral with quite grippy tannins . Good volume and density . Balanced acidity and earthy , mineral tinged finish. This needs time and improved quite a lot with air but really needs a few more years in the cellar , maybe come back in 5 years and will last well at least another 10. Promising . — 2 months ago

Dave, Tom and 6 others liked this

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon

Clos du Four Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine Chardonnay

My favorite Macon Chard. This wine drinks so much higher than its cost. Green apple, lemon curd, used oak, acidic, full bodied. Excellent with cheese, cream sauce. Love to pair it with an Alfredo Chicken pizza. — 10 days ago

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2012

Pair of 12’s with the Rousseau showing more finesse & floral than the Roumier that will need more time — a month ago

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Domaine Armand Rousseau

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2021

Drinking well showing red cherry, berry, earth, spice & floral notes — 2 months ago

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Armand de Brignac

Ace of Spades Gold Brut Champagne

Armand de Brignac “Gold” Brut – NV
Champagne, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A prestige multi-vintage Champagne, composed of three distinct vintages sourced exclusively from estate-owned Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels in Rilly-la-Montagne, Chigny-les-Roses, and Ludes. Blend composition; 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier.

Handcrafted in small batches, this cuvée exemplifies depth, polish, and harmony, a benchmark luxury Champagne that delivers substance beyond the spectacle. Dosage is kept discreet, allowing purity, texture, and natural vinosity to shine.

Aromas & Flavors
Golden apple, ripe pear, and baked quince lead the nose, followed by brioche, toasted hazelnut, almond cream, and hints of citrus oil. Subtle honeyed notes and chalky minerality add impressive aromatic layering.

Mouthfeel
Silky yet energetic. The mousse is fine and persistent, framing a palate that is both rich and precise. Chardonnay provides lift and elegance, Pinot Noir adds structure and depth, while Pinot Meunier rounds the mid-palate. Long, polished finish, lingering but never heavy or fatiguing.

Food Pairings
Caviar, lobster with beurre blanc, sashimi, truffled poultry, aged Comté, or simply on its own as a statement aperitif.

Verdict
A spectacular Champagne that justifies its prestige. Complex, impeccably balanced, and deeply satisfying, the Gold Brut delivers true luxury through craftsmanship and terroir, not excess.

Did You Know?
Armand de Brignac is produced by the Cattier family, whose Champagne lineage dates back to 1763. Unlike many prestige cuvées, the Gold Brut is crafted from 100% estate fruit, with each bottle riddled, disgorged, and finished by hand , a rarity at this scale.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
One of the most delicious Champagnes tasted recently, memorable and worth the investment.
— a month ago

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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

La Colombiere Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2004

Slightly less good than prior bottle but still excellent. Drinking great now. — 23 days ago

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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé

Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2015

(En Magnum)…One to live forever, but with proper aeration it’s plenty giving, perfumed and seductive with a powerful, vibrant and structured palate with killer Grand Cru density and stunning length that seemingly never dissipates. For the long haul! — 2 months ago

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