Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2013 vintage. Zero issues with fill or cork. Not decanted but it was so rambunctious, likely would have shown even better with one. Tasted after 45 mins, 1.5 hours and 3 hours open. Medium body. Nose a mysterious mélange of spent coffee grounds and that expected Grands Échézeaux Asian spice presence. Cranberry tartness right away in the flavors minimized by black tea notes and the coffee/Asian spice twofer. Minute-long finish. Barely harnessed power throughout. Tasting as if it has just kicked in the door to the upper part of the bell curve and a handful of years before reaching the absolute apex. Simply no rush to crush as this is beginning its heroic phase. If you do indulge, open early and trace the development. Many don't like to decant red Burgs but this should be an exception. Needs both big time and big air. 12.09.24. — a month ago

Mark S.

9.0

It has features of Riesling like petro. Fruity, volume. Cave spring estate beemsville bench Riesling 20 @3971, Dmar, 241007
Yellow green. Pear and petro. Chalk and minerals. Honey suckle and acacia. Rich honey and balanced acidity to make me feel it is come from cool climat. 20 @3971, Dmar, 241026-241104 — 2 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Excellent nose. Very balanced and smooth. Thoroughly enjoyed to top off the tasting experience in the cave tasting room at Jarvis Estates. — 3 months ago

Michael Coscetta

9.4

When someone asks what does a delicious Napa Cab taste like, with a 4 hour decant this is it. — 5 days ago

Matthew Steilen

9.5

Blackberry, pepper, tobacco on the nose. Incomparable concentration and punch. Chewy, puckery, rich on the palate. — a month ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

Never disappoints. Beautiful melange of red fruit, earth, spice and acidity. Full of power but not heavy. As good as some Grand cru’s . Coteaux Champenois is never inexpensive but this has become very pricey . Granted I have not had a large number of still champagne but I have enjoyed the journey. This one is widely considered the king of the hill. — 3 months ago

Ivor

9.1

A bit dusty on opening but now starting to shine with delicate fruits, fine tannines and a good and balanced freshness. — a month ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

50th. Good not great. — a month ago

Jason Bowman

9.8

Delicious, complex but drinkable — 2 months ago

Norman Gennaro

9.3

Light. Classic Pinot — 3 months ago