Domaine François Raveneau

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2015

9.4

Soft, rounded edges. Delicate chalk and white flower. Wet stone and hints of line with a touch of salinity. Pretty and elegant — 4 days ago

with Paul and Naoko

Jan, Juan and 6 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2006

Ira Schwartz

9.5

Aromas of lemon zest, white peach, and chalky minerality are layered with hints of toasted brioche and hazelnut. On the palate, vibrant acidity with a creamy, seamless texture. The finish is long and precise. A confident elegance. This bottle makes you yell , “Why don’t I own magnums?” — 15 days ago

Pooneet, Somm and 37 others liked this

Jay Kline

I think that every time I have a great bottle of Champagne.

Severn G

Agree, Mags on Champagne are different than 750, maybe a dose of grandeur, and maybe some producers (Pierre Peters) have been known to dosage the 750/1500 ml proportionally different, but Taittinger to my knowledge is straight. A favorite in our house as well, we tasted the 2006 initially on premise at the Domaine, a wonderful experience that I'll encourage to anyone in the area.

Château Pavie

Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Ericsson

9.6

Such a delight. Cheers. — 25 days ago

Tom, Bob and 11 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

GaryWEdwards

9.7

Dense, softened tannins are the start of a delightful full bodied blackberry led juice. Absolute magic. And it’s probably a longer runner than thought 15 years ago. Highly recommend to grab if you see it — 4 days ago

Tom, Dawn and 12 others liked this

Château Fleur Cardinale

Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Zach D

9.5

Improved with another year of bottle age; I think it is entering the drinking window and will prob be apex in 5-7 years. Kland’s bday — 7 days ago

Jay, Dave and 4 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Love this vintage for this wine. Ridiculous QPR.

Zach D

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego I agree; punches far above its weight

Château Haut-Bailly

Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

Dark rubi robe, nose of cedar, dark cherries and asian spices. Medium bodied, oh so elegant tannins, notes of tobacco, berries and anise. Very long, very elegant. This is probably as good as it gets in terms of elegance and complexity in Rive Gauche Bordeaux other than first growths, and not by much. Enthusiastically recommended. — 17 days ago