Jay Kline

9.2

Let’s face it, “Irouléguy” might fun to say…but it’s likely to be a hard sale at most tables. However, when the former, longtime winemaker at Pétrus is behind it, wine folks will perk up and listen. And that’s the situation we have here with Herri Mina. The story goes, Jean-Claude Berrouet after spending over 30 years as the winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, returned to his Basque homeland to create Herri Mina. He made two wines: a Blanc and a Rouge. This is the former and it’s fabulous.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2022 Blanc is a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng. It pours a bright straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, green apple, some stone fruits, yellow flowers, nuts, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly saline and there’s a rich, creamy texture. Classy. Drink now through 2032. — 3 days ago

Vanessa

9.3

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

We’re breaking out the Burgundy with this 2011 Domaine Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin, one of nine grand cru climats in Gevrey-Chambertin located in the Côte de Nuits.

It’s a beautiful crimson hue trending garnet around the edges.

On the nose and palate are medium (+) intensity notes of Luxardo cherry, black raspberry, dried redcurrant, strawberry rhubarb preserves, rose water, cardamom and other sweet baking spices, star anise, anise seed, licorice, clove, pencil shavings, sandalwood, potpourri, mushroom, leather, moss, and forest floor.

It has a smooth mouthfeel with ripe, fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish. It is layered with complexity, dimension, and wonderful balance. All around superb!

Cheers to the holidays; savor it all!! — 2 months ago

with Deked1

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on January 10, 2025 at Home]

Sour cherry and raspberry fruit, with graphite, earth and spice. — a month ago

HH Lim

9.0

Drank on 4/1/25 in BKK Italian restaurant. Brought by James Goh. Very drinkable, fragrant, long finishes, easy to drink Burgundy wine — a month ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Delightful Pinot Noir. Perfect with the Berkshire pork loin. — 3 months ago

with Bonnie

Daniel veit

8.9

Solid drinking village wine. — 4 months ago

Christian Fischer

9.1

Smooth but some pleasant bite to it. Red fruit heavy - still very young — 2 months ago

with Jonathan

Thien Bui

9.1

Very well made, better even the second day — a month ago

with Mk

Eric Tabas

9.4

Great acidity with plenty of red fruits, cherry, cranberry and plums. Its expressive and refreshing finish reminds me of those outstanding nouveau beaujolis that keeps me reaching for another bottle with friends. — 4 months ago

Alan Snitow

9.3

Faiveley Clos Corton — 4 months ago