Laurent-Perrier

La Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Been awhile since I have had this…a good revisit. I’m sure my historical notes on this still stand.

My cherry tomatoes are in full streaming mode. So good. Especially, with burrata.

Try this with your garden cherry tomatoes or ones from the farmers market. Slice in halves, drizzle nicely but not over w/ olive oil, squeeze some fresh lemon, add Maldon salt to taste and fresh basil strips. Mix & let stand 10-15 before enjoying. It is the most authentic presentation of Italian cuisine I have known outside Italy. — 15 days ago

Shay, Beachin and 19 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée Champagne Blend

Aaron Tan

9.3

I’d be the first to admit that I don’t drink much Laurent-Perrier (prefer to spend my money elsewhere), but this was definitely a case to pay more attention. The two pours I had were superb. The Grand Sièvle 25 is based on the esteemed 08’ vintage and it showed. In my friend’s words, “what a vibrant powerhouse!”

On the nose, intense aromas of white florals, pears, mandarins, chalk, brioche, and hints of hazelnut. Full-bodied on the palate with a creamy feel, but balanced by a citric, juicy element and an underlying minerality. Terrific tension that just made it dangerously easy to drink. Pity that there were quite a number of us on the table, else it could easily be a wine for one or two. One to revisit.

— a month ago

Scott@Mister, Pooneet and 11 others liked this

Domaine Serene

Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Ana Bumgardner

9.0

2019 - at Chianti Grill — 15 days ago

Jean Foillard

"Cuvée Corcelette" Morgon Gamay 2022

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours and alongside Boulard’s “Corcelette” from 2014. The 2022 “Cuvée Corcelette” from Foillard pours a deep garnet color with medium viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with notes of wild strawberries, freshly cut roses, tarragon, licorice, blood orange, and a new bar of Irish Spring. It’s definitely a touch mousy but well within the acceptable range for me. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, fresh and so Foillard. Drink now through 2042. — a month ago

Juan, Jean-Philip and 15 others liked this

David T

Do enjoy their work.

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1999

Vijay Parikh

9.5

Slow over for two hours then 30 minutes in the fridge then one hour in the decanter and served for dinner. Got more elegant as time passed. Classic Musigny — 5 days ago