L'etoile De Mer

Domaine de Montbourgeau

Vin Jaune L'Etoile Savagnin 2011

Timothy Eustis
9.8

This might be the highest score I have ever given a wine. Lyle has it correct. Saline, nuttiness, perfection in a glass. I just love this. — 4 days ago

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Jay Kline

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I have never had their Vin Jeaune. Looks like I need to change that.
Severn Goodwin

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A 2011 that's a knockout!

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

It's OK not worth the price through — 5 months ago

Domaine de Montbourgeau

Cuvée Spéciale L'Etoile Savagnin 2011

Not as clean or expressive as previous bottles. Will see if it opens up this evening. — 7 months ago

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Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some fresh tuna! — 24 days ago

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Domaine de Montbourgeau

L'Etoile Chardonnay 2018

Possibly one of my desert island wines ( assuming there is food & a few other wines I can bring…). Jura chard w some Savignin, done in an oxidative, full bodied style. Have come back to this most years & never tires. The color! Amber yellow w orange & sienna tints; on nose my old painting studio with oils, hearts of palm, & orange peel. On palate full & more refined than the nose, with white asparagus, dried mango, & cooked fennel, amongst other flavors. Had post meal, was like a meal unto itself. — 5 months ago

Daniel, Pinotman and 9 others liked this

Château L'Etoile de Clotte

St. Émilion Grand Cru

Excellent ! Smooth and easy — 2 months ago

Domaine de Montbourgeau

Vin de Paille L'Etoile Chardonnay Blend 2018

2018. Beautifully balanced dessert wine. Butterscotch flavors that linger on the palate. — 4 months ago

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Domaine de Montbourgeau

En Banode L'Etoile Chardonnay Blend 2015

Nutty, sweet, floral and bright. Bruised apple, pear, and spice. Very complex and juicy, with a pleasantly astringent finish. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister, David and 16 others liked this

Moutard Diligent

Val de Mer French Sparkling Brut Nature Rosé Blend

Piuze makes fantastic Chablis, so perhaps not surprising how much value his sparkling wine brings. Much more detail & incisive focus than 17$ should be; very dry on palate, with small red berry essences & very balanced. This beats up Cremants at the same price point, & then some. — 8 months ago

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