Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have always enjoyed their cuvées. First time having the Quintette.

The entry is elegant…beautiful fine mousse. Green apples, lime w/ just a touch of zest, lemon pulp, some kiwi & green melon, yellow pear w/ no skin, topical melon, notes of melted caramel, well cooked bread crust, a hint gingerbread, graham crackers, sea spray, understated sea fossils, elegant chalkiness, grey volcanics, dry river stone, yellow & white flowers with fruit blossoms, excellent acidity with soft, gentle structure/tension, elegant finish for that lasts 90 seconds and falls on gentle spice & volcanics.

• Virtue "Justice" planted in 1950.
"Pernay "Les Frileux" planted in 1959.
• Pierry Chevernets" and "Cantuel" planted in 1981 and 1986.
• Crohaut" planted in 1985.
• Mardeuil "'Les Basses
Ronces" planted in 1982.
- Cultivation in oak logs of 350 to 600

100% Chardonnay.
Revolts 2020 + 20% of Solera started in 2012.
Fermenter in oak that are 350 à 600 litres.
Unpasteurized, unfiltered wine
Dégorgement : 11/2023. Dosage : 2g/L.

Photos of, JMSÉLÈQUE, vineyards and Jean Marc Seleque. — 3 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Alex r cesar l david j gustavo t @maximo — 3 years ago

Matt Ragan

9.1

Dynamite- toasty, tropical nose but laser focused palate- unreality and acidity carry the palate. — 5 years ago

with Shelley

Maddy Cohen

9.0

Nice as a chilled red aperitif, gave Post-flirtation red vibes. — 6 years ago

with Ian

donat agosti

9.0

Had it with j&l. We liked it — 7 years ago

B

10

1994 Screaming Eagle. Dinner w J&L B and D&M H while staying with D&M in Santa Ynez. Opened and waited about an hour. Decanted right before serving. Tons of jammy dark fruit. Opened more in the glass. JB mentioned full palate and balance. Great finish. Preferred this to ‘91 Dominus once this opened up. — 7 years ago

Jennifer Cassel

9.0

Awesome white with a some mineral and some funk — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Another tasty JSchram. While the prices keep climbing, these are very consistent US sparklers with a big house feel (vs the grower profile sparkling wines like Westborn, Haliotide, older Ultramarine, etc).

81% Pinot noir, 19% Chardonnay; 8g/l dosage

I’ve been enjoying the JSchram wines for a long time and a character I always get from them is a distinct cheesy/leesy aromatic. Roasted honey nut cashews, spiced apple, pear, and toasty vanilla. Richly balanced on the palate with honeyed tropical fruit, sea salt, and finishes slightly yeasty with a truffle note. The dosage, while on the high side for what I enjoy, brings out nice texture and length. Well made and ready to go.

I enjoy the JSchram Noir (formerly Schramsberg Reserve) on the younger side and the JSchram Blanc with a little age. — a year ago

Martinez

8.9

100% Riesling from two different sites on granite soils in the village of Dambach La Ville, about halfway between Strasbourg and Colmar. Citrus (lemon) and minerals. Fresh, high acidity — 4 years ago

David Demos

9.0

Great white burgundy, typical of a young vintage and has great potential. Grass and lemon peel, lightly Oaked, buttery, with great acidity and a nice long finish. — 6 years ago

Jeff Hasmann

9.3

Liquid dessert! For me, the 20 year Tawnies are the sweet spot and always a special treat. I like the 20 years because you get the intense caramel, toffee, and hazelnut, but can still taste the fruit. Grahams always makes consistent Tawnies - the style leans towards full-bodied and opulent. This batch bottled in March 2018 with 111 g/L RS. Love! NV on March 16, 2020 — 6 years ago

donat agosti

9.1

Drinking with j&l, all liked it after an hour of breathing — 7 years ago

Melanie Fletcher

9.0

A very nice tempranillo. Smooth and plummy. Very enjoyable. — 7 years ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Super dry Extra Brut, tiny bubbles, very fine depth, long finish, excellent Champagne!! — 2 years ago

with Monique and Jim

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Alex r cesar l david j gustavo t @maximo — 3 years ago

Sylvain Rhainds

9.3

2016. Très beau vin....tout y est. J ai vraiment aimé l ensemble — 5 years ago

Nooka Jones

9.2

Divine! Acidity that carries, but fully sessionable and zippy. — 6 years ago

with Andrea

David Koenen

9.1

Thanks J. Prachtige champagne. Mineraal, citroentjes, impressies van zeevruchten, schaaldieren. Strak, lang, perfect glas om mee af te trappen 😊 — 7 years ago

B

10

1991 Dominus. Dinner with J&L B and D&M H, while staying with D&M in Santa Ynez. Opened and decanted right before serving. Loved it. Drinking beautifully. Still had some fruit in it but well balanced and some good earthy qualities. JB and I preferred this to the ‘94 Screaming Eagle we drank afterwards. — 7 years ago

B

10

1990 Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah. Post Thanksgiving dinner w J&L B and Ash/Sush at Tosc. We thought the bottle might have been off. No savory notes, very uni-dimensional, abrupt finish. — 7 years ago