Jean & Bernard Dauré

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

We think something has changed at Montrose after the departure of Jean Bernard Delmas. Its not a bad wine by any means but the style is modern and extracted. At ten years this ie very drinkable and great quality but does not speak to its terroir as it used to. Hope its just one year… — 3 days ago

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Jay Kline

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The most recent vintage of Montrose I’ve had was the 2000 vintage but I’ve have enough experience with the estate going back to vintages in the 1960’s. If it has changed, that’s borderline criminal.
Alexandre Pagliano

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We have same experience, pretty much all vintages from 1966 to 2009. This 2014 is a good wine but little resemblance to our experience in so many vintages. We hope its a one off, but we dont really know. To your point if they changed, well its criminal indeed...

Domaine Bernard Morey et Fils

Clos Saint Jean Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2006

17. (Back to work! Left out many wonderful wines...). Somewhat citrusy nose, good acidity, while buttery, indeed rich. M+ length. — 6 years ago

Jean-Bernard Larrieu

Evidéncia lapeyre Petit Manseng Blend

Huge apricots on the nose, like dunking one’s face into a fruit bowl. — 7 years ago

Bernard Dugat-Py

Champeaux Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2008

Unexpectedly deep colour. Very expressive (but not as sexy as Jean Grivot wines). Dominant oak, sour cherry, red flowers, pickles and animal notes. Powerful and rustic palate, though well structured. Seems like it has a huge potential, can't believe it's already 13 years old! For my taste it lacks elegance and complexity. High rating is partially because of potential.

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— 4 years ago

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Jean-Bernard Larrieu

Vitatge Vielh de Lapeyre Jurançon Sec Gros Mansengs Blend

Malo, peche, nootjes, kweepeer. Warme neus, strakke mond, citroenzuur in mond — 5 years ago

Château Tronquoy-Lalande

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

"One of the Finest Wines I have ever tasted from Tronquoy Lalande, this estate has been resurrected by the Bouygues family (also the owners of Chateau Montrose) capably assisted by Jean Bernard Delmas, the Wine Architect at Haut Brion between 1961 and 2003. A Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and a whopping 10% Petit Verdot, the 2010 boasts a dense purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of violets, black currants, earth and subtle oak. Admirable concentration, sweet, well-integrated tannin and a surprisingly sexy, opulent mouthfeel result in a Gorgeous Wine to drink over the next 12-15+ years". [Score: 90/93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (194), May 2011 / Score: 92 (205), March 2013] — 6 years ago

Bernard Boisson-Vadot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2016

From one of the relatively unknown and elite producers in Burgundy and a close friend of the illustrious Jean François Coche’s son, Raphael. Even this Bourgogne Blanc comes from old vines in Meursault which clearly evident in the wine. Vibrant energy and acidity intertwines with lemon curd, hazelnuts, a pixelated minerality and a striking intensity. Maybe lacking the depth and length of premier cru burgs, but what a tremendous entry level Bourgogne this is and a true over performer. — 5 years ago

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Bardin Jean-Jacques

Cuvée Vautrepain Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2017

With Thierry and Cousin Bernard and family in Normandy! Excellent white — 6 years ago

Jean-Bernard Larrieu

Santat! Mansengs Gros Manseng-Petit Manseng Blend

Energy through the roof. Knocks my socks off in purity and length/acidity 😳 — 7 years ago

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Jean & Bernard Dauré

Chez Jau Muscat De Rivesaltes

Vintage 2007 - #Rivesaltes is perhaps out of fashion, but I like this Ambré a lot. It gives so much joy! Nice impression of chocolate, figs, dates. Great balance, sweet but not sticky. — 7 years ago

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