Hubert Lignier's Clos de la Roche 2001 is an elegant beast—powerful in structure, layered and unfolding progressively, with fleshy texture, dark fruit, and black pepper intertwining. It's a very 'un-Roche' Roche. I've had AR's Roche and Dujac's Roche before, but neither had this kind of sheer power.
The 2014 DRC Richebourg exceeded expectations. I wasn't a big fan of the 2014 vintage before—it's a weaker year after all. But this one only started to open up after three hours of decanting, from 5 PM to 8 PM. I poured it three times over the evening, and each glass showed a different evolution:
· First glass: hawthorn and sour plum soup.
· Second glass: elegant rose perfume began to emerge, along with white pepper spice.
· Third glass: fully opened—red fruit, floral notes, and licorice intertwined, with a slender, lean, elegant frame—charming and refined, never cloying.
What a joyful evening. Both bottles were absolutely delightful! — 4 months ago
Better. Still on the lean side but none less beautiful. Clean. Pure. — 8 months ago
Lovely blend. Medium-plus acidity and medium body. Pear and a dried floral note with the bass support provided by deep and rich spices. Would drink over many—but not all—Rieslings. — 4 years ago
Peach, lime, vanilla, and stone. Clean and dry. Medium acid. — 6 years ago
At Essential by Christophe — 22 days ago
This was a bright, crisp, medium to medium-high acid French white burgundy that was a little less mineral than Chablis. $375 at Joujou, I preferred the champagne for $325. — 6 months ago
Discrete nose of white fruit with pears and also a slight minty and smoke feel, very discrete. The palate is gorgeous, such balance between the perfect acidity and slight richness of fruit and elegance. Another great 2017 CDB. 90-91
Nez discret de poires et une touche de menthe et de fumée mais sans déranger. Le vin est délicieux, quel équilibre entre cette tension appuyée et cette richesse de fruit, juste parfait. Un autre beau blanc 2017. 90-91 + — 6 years ago
Niuvelle@ly scott asron — 2 months ago
A wonderful flavor. The crisp spiciness is very pleasant. — 5 months ago
#b21 #cremantdujura — 8 months ago
Yummy and packed with flavor. Went well with grilled swordfish , octopus and pasta — 4 years ago
Gently sparkling, full of golden apple, red apple a touch of honey and brioche notes. — 6 years ago
Brian S
Solid bottling from winemaker Robbie Meyer who cut his teeth at Peter Michael and Lewis Cellars. I have access to the wines let me know if you are interested? — a month ago