J.l. De Bernardi

J.L. Vergnon

Conversation Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Exceptional. Our guests loved this from the first sip. this wine paired beautifully with with the salty latkes and sour cream appetizers we served. It was just as magnificent with roast salmon, and a butternut squash with maple-Serrano glaze. Depth, brightness and all-around delicious. — 11 days ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

J.L. Chave Sélection Hermitage Blanche Marsanne Roussanne 2016

Opened about 30 minutes prior to dinner but no decant. Served slightly chilled. The 2016 “Blanche” pours a deep straw color with medium viscosity. Developing with notes of ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, nutmeg, white pepper, minerals and cotton candy. On the palate, the wine is dry with lower acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. This is a wine of impeccable texture to match the king crab legs with dinner. Drink now through 2031. — 2 months ago

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Love these.
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@Shay A agree…huge value even though I wouldn’t categorize them as inexpensive by any means.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

J.L. Chave Sélection Farconnet Hermitage Syrah

Black olive and earth notes. Very approachable already in its young age. Lacking a bit of punch to make it special — 4 months ago

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Monte Bernardi

Sa'etta Chianti Classico Riserva Sangiovese Blend 2020

Nice but not sure it was quite worth the $40. Gave it 5 hours of bottle open air and that helped, but it ideally needs several more years to really come into its own. There is very nice fruit, and good acid - but the tannins are a bit chunky and unresolved at this point. One to wait on for sure. — a month ago

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J.L. Vergnon

MSNL Chetillons et Musettes Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2012

This is really good bdb...and from a stellar vintage. Elegant yet precise and structured. — 2 months ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

J.L. Chave Sélection Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2022

Nice blend, semi-sweet, hint of cherry, paired well with duck. — 21 days ago

Alfred Tritan

par J.L Weber L'Instant Blanc Champagne Chardonnay

Ming L
9.1

A grand cru BdB that’s usually a blend of 2 vintages. The latest release is 66% from 2018 and 34% from 2017.
Nice mix of stone fruit and citrus fruit, bread dough, white flower, and light ginger spice on the aromatic nose. Would like a bit more entry on the soft delicate palate. 5g/l dosage is about right for my taste.
— a month ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Circa J.L. Chave Sélection Saint-Joseph Marsanne Roussanne

This 2022 is next level. Have had several Rhône whites recently and this is a standard bearer. So focused. About editing and restraint with subtle hints of this and that without hitting you over the with anything. Dominated by Rousanne which explains its elegance and subtlety. Has a honeyed fresh slightly poached apricot and apple combo with whiffs of baking spices. Great Lacey quartz structure. Beguiling.. perfect with scallops, acorn squash and rice pilaf — 4 months ago