Shay A

9.3

I’ve enjoyed Henri Giraud’s champagnes for a while, and was able to visit last Nov. This ratafia champenois was quite fun and worthy of a few bottles being brought home. From a solera of 1990-2016 vintages.

Followed over a few months (love that the wine comes with its own dedicated stopper to help preserve).

First whiff reminds me of some Cognacs I’ve had with a combo of sweet concentrated fruit (raisins) and heat, before showing a honeyed profile. There’s no nutty Sauternes like profile, but the palate is texturally similar without being cloying. Orange marmalade and golden raspberries dominate the flavors. Little bright herbal-flair, but this still shows some Cognac type flavors without the ABV punch. The oxidation is balanced and not detracting. Really enjoyable. — 6 days ago

Mary H

9.0

Austere, well-structured, herbaceous garrique, very little fruit flavor — 6 months ago

Sébastien F

9.1

Frais et équilibré — 7 months ago

Mike Evans

9.2

Nutty oxidation but not overwhelmingly so, with good acidity, probably past peak but not too far over. — 20 days ago

Mark Stephany

9.4

Very drinky — 3 months ago

Gladys Xiques

8.9

Minerality and refreshing. — 6 months ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.0

Classiclly styled CdP with violets, lavendel, dark cherries, rasberry and a silky texture. — 7 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

You know you’re drinking Meursault from the first sip with the chalky minerality and saline. The body is round, thick & waxy. Green apple w/ plenty of skin, lime zest, lemon, tropical melons, grapefruit & white stone fruits. Some honey notes, crumbled chalk, sea fossils, sea spray, limestone marl, mid white spice, honey notes, white field of spring flowers with greens, round, rainfall acidity and a round, lush, well balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes falling on minerality, excellent white spice and soft used barrel notes.

Another point or two with cellaring. — 3 months ago

DUSTIN SUGASA

9.3

Very good. Outperforms expectations. — 5 months ago

with Katie

Karyn Fricke

8.9

Classic Riesling with petroleum and stone fruit nose. Medium acidity, minerals and a pleasant finish. Nice by itself and good with food. — 7 months ago