Killer Macon Chardonnay. Tart green apple, wet rock, hint of lemon zest, used oak? Have had several bottles already. Will age well but can’t keep my hands off of it. Crisp acidity. Way over delivers for a Macon Chard. — 4 months ago
The nose and palate is no doubt a burg. Great up front and short lived. All in all a good qpr. — 2 months ago
Anything made by Monks has my stamp of approval — 3 months ago
18-. Deep, wonderful mouthfeel, v long. — 22 days ago
Gimme the green — 3 months ago
The 2009 Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse has been eulogized elsewhere, but returning to this vintage after four years, it's a very good Saint-Émilion rather than a great one. It has a typically ripe and exotic bouquet with a heavy carapace of new oak that doesn't feel completely welded to the fruit. Certainly, there is immense concentration, which will appeal if that's your metric. The palate is intense and structured with layered black fruit, high-toned but lacking complexity. It has a hedonistic allure, and there is a fine grip, notwithstanding that it develops more nuance in the glass. Maybe give it another four to five years? Tasted at the Lia's Wings/book dinner at Medlar restaurant. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2023)
— 4 months ago
Phil Kessling
My favorite Chard and such a good value. Tart green apple, hint of citrus, a little used oak. Over delivers for the price. — 8 days ago