Domaine Albert Joly

Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 1999

Chilled and opened about an hour before dinner and allowed to gently come to temp. Served alongside charcoal grilled Thai sausage, sticky rice, coconut Thai curry, herb salad, shallot, lime, garlic, chiles. Tonight, this bottle was nothing short of remarkable. A deep golden color with gorgeous notes of squishy tropical fruit, white flowers, and turmeric. Wooly and waxy with acid for dayzzz. Stunning now but this bottle would show well through 2029 without breaking a sweat. — 5 days ago

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Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc 2022

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 2022 “Les Vieux Clos” pours a light golden color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with white tree flowers, mandarine oranges, ginger, lanolin and just a touch mousy. On the palate, the wine is slightly off-dry with high acid that’s balanced by the unquestionable quality of the fruit. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, wooly and rich. The alcohol is medium+ but should be at all be surprised? Say what you want about Joly’s methods; his wines are never boring. I, for one, adore them. Drink now through 2032 easy. — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I’ve never had a Joly that was not too oxidative for me. Sounds like it would have liked this one.
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@Tom Casagrande Based on my observations, you probably would!

Albert Morot

Bressandes Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2011

PN at its very best from Burgundy, going to let it breathe a bit — 4 months ago

Albert Boxler

Alsace Riesling

Bosc pear and white flowers. Balanced acidity. Having this on election night — 2 days ago

Serena Wu

Serena Wu

Oh I love reislings from this producer!!

Albert Boxler

Réserve Alsace Gewürztraminer 2019

Heavily perfumed and very tasty — a month ago

Albert Boxler

Edelzwicker Alsace White Blend

Wonderful acidity zips through the mouth. Initial nose is of peaches and moves into elderflowers and white grape jelly. Despite the sweet smell stays dry. Medium-long finish with a rich mouthfeel. — 3 months ago

Albert Boxler

Crémant d'Alsace White Blend 2019

Crisp with subtle notes of brioche. — 12 days ago

Maison Albert Bichot

Chablis Chardonnay

East to drink and enjoy — 21 days ago

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Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Bergerie Savennières Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc 2016

Outstanding, showing primary and tertiary 50/50, lovely yellow and white fruits, salinity, some oxygen taking hold, florals, lanolin, and excellent acidity drives this into a long, complex finish. — 3 months ago

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Maison Albert Bichot

Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne de Chardonnay 2020

Yellow. Oak, choke and minerals. Citrus, honeysuckle. Ripen. High viscosity. Rich, crispy. Albert Bichot Bourgogne Chardonnay VV 2020 @2178, Uki, 240601-240708 — 5 months ago