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9.5

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. — 5 years ago

Marcio Morelli

9.7

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. — 7 years ago

with Otavio, Marlos and 4 others

Will Stanley

9.0

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

Patrick V

8.9

Not going to lie - slightly underwhelming given its maker. Good floral and heavy fruit but not lasting. — 6 years ago

Kevin Ortzman

9.0

Slight smoky oak and muted fruit. Chalky mineral with soft with a moderate backbone, not very complex. — 7 years ago

with Russell

Jess Granatiero

9.3

Stunning fruit - cherry, cranberry notes - with present tannins. Yet approachable at a young age. — 7 years ago

Greg Koslosky

9.6

Incredible and classic red burg ! — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

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

Nichole Mao

9.5

Creamy and butterscotch but amazing freshness. Lime, citrus, mineral, fresh like a babe, great palate feel — 9 years ago