La Croix Belair

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Very deep nearly opaque red. Intense color and saturation. Some bell pepper, white pepper, and dried rosemary on the nose. Delicious blue fruits on the palate, mainly blackberry. Quite hot with the ALC-- Medium+. Medium acidity. Medium+ bodied. Definitely a wine for beef. Tannins are medium but there is a bitterness on the finish--which continues to deliver massive fruit. It's very good wine, that will be great in several years

93 points
— 4 days ago

Ron, Shay and 3 others liked this

Thibault Liger-Belair

Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2020

Ted
9.4

I did not buy enough of this yesterday. Crushed smooth red fruit that ends with bubble gum. Have always loved the wines that Thibault makes so I am probably biased. — 2 months ago

Jeni
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Juan, Tom and 7 others liked this

Château Belair-Monange

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Huge dark fruit and still primary at this time. The oak is hardly noticeable given its age and the tannins are soft. This can age based on the amount of fruit, I just wonder how it will hold up given how soft the tannins are. Definitely drinkable now. — 2 months ago

Ron liked this

Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2009

My first time tasting this producer, I would be lying if I said I did not have very high expectations. Scents of earth , flowers, spice and oak. As one would expect from this vintage fruit but it is not overdone that is joined at the hip with some serious mineral overtones. I have no clue what this sells for at the cellar door but secondary prices have to be based on one thing, scarcity. — a month ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 26 others liked this
Jay Kline

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@Ira Schwartz I have never had any of the Comte Liger-Belair wines but I’ve had many of Thibault’s wines and I’ve enjoyed those quite a bit.

Château La Croix de Gay

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Very nice balance and finesse — 2 months ago

Paul and Rob liked this

Thibault Liger-Belair

Les Grands Chaillots Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Last tasted 07.23.24 (9.2). This bottle (like that one, tasted at a fave resto) chilled down a bit and traced over 1.25 hours. That bottle $120 then...now...same bottle $140 off the list. This visit a tad tighter and closer to the vest. Still very nice. 01.21.25. — 2 months ago

Andrew, Ted and 11 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

For a bourgogne?
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Pinotman /// Andreas Yeah, a bit pricey but was in the mood for red Burg vs red Rhône, BDX or elsewhere. Rarely buy 750ml bottles when dining out (usually do btg) so a small splurge.

Château La Rame

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2019

First bottle we had in many years. Was nice and fresh but not as complex as our recollection from great vintages. — 3 months ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
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Adriana, David and 4 others liked this

Château La Croix du Casse

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

A long time to open up but worth the wait! — a month ago

Château Canon

Croix Canon Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Great effort in this not so great vintage.
Well-balanced, soft, supple, lovely fruit, some stemmy/green notes of course, some spices and minerals as well and sufficient stuffing and body to boot.
— 2 months ago

Jan, Martijn and 4 others liked this

Thibault Liger-Belair

La Roche Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2011

JKT
9.0

Nicely profiled aged Beaujolais showing complexity of autumnal forest coming into ripened but lovely fruits. — 3 months ago