Jean Durup Père & Fils
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
Jean et Jean-Louis Trapet Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2020
Launois Père et Fils
Reserve Brut Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Champagne Blend
Nose of slightly sour & gummy; pineapple and lemon. Lime zest, citrus blossoms and yellow florals. Palate of sour lemons, green apple, lime, ripe pineapple, a touch of tangerine, nice gripping chalkiness, ground chunky minerals, quince, baguette, spice, yellow florals, citrus blossoms with nice, round, fresh acidity. Photos of; interior & exterior Launois, LeMesnil Sur Oger vineyard and Jean-Pierre Launois. Out of 375ml 🍾 — 7 years ago
Jean Durup Père & Fils
Vaudésirs Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2003
Creamy and butterscotch but amazing freshness. Lime, citrus, mineral, fresh like a babe, great palate feel — 9 years ago
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
Réserve Jean Trapet Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 1991
Not going to lie - slightly underwhelming given its maker. Good floral and heavy fruit but not lasting. — 6 years ago
Remoissenet Père et Fils
Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1957
This 1957 Richebourg has been in the cold and damp cellars of Maison Remoissonet, deep under the strets of Beaune, since the days it was first bottled. During its many years of cellaring, it was never subjected to movement or noticeable temperature fluctuations and is, therefore, a pristine example of the wine that was bottle decades ago. It was pulled from their underground cellars and released in March, 2010.
The wine was uncorked among several other beasts, including La Tache, aged grand crus and 04's from Leroy, outstanding efforts from Jean-Yves Bizot, etc. And it was beautiful. Sublime, in fact. A wine that deeply impresses both mind and sense. Full of elegance and outstanding pinot noir expression. — 8 years ago
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1998
Not at apogee. The length on palate was clearly from noble terroir. A transition vintage for the current Jean Louis Trapet around the time he converted to biodynamic viticulture and began dialing back the oak. And I forgot to mention: $30+/btl at Berkeley Bowl on closeout during the early 2000s. You can barely buy Passetoutgrain for $30/btl these days. — 6 years ago
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
Jean et Jean-Louis Trapet Gevrey - Chambertin Pinot Noir 2013
Slight smoky oak and muted fruit. Chalky mineral with soft with a moderate backbone, not very complex. — 7 years ago
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
Réserve Jean Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2014
Stunning fruit - cherry, cranberry notes - with present tannins. Yet approachable at a young age. — 8 years ago
Jean Durup Père & Fils
Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2006
Perk of the job: a table left a couple of glasses in this Jean Durup 2006 G. Cru Chablis so that was my reward for their service! Very soft, presumably due to the age, and lacking in any acidity whatsoever which made it very pleasant, though I do prefer a little acidity in a wine. Notes of pear and apple were therefore prevalent. At £60 a bottle I'd rather opt for a Montrachet, but nonetheless pleasant. — 11 years ago
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The 2020 Chambertin Grand Cru is clean and precise on the nose, with raspberry and wild strawberry, crushed stone and discreet sous-bois scents. This, again, unfolds wonderfully in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle but insistent grip. It is more saline than Launay Horiot's Chambertin, with fine structure and a hint of spice towards the finish that has just a touch of piquancy. Bravo - this is a Chambertin from the top drawer. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
— 16 days ago