La Croix Du Ventoux
Domaine des Croix (David Croix)
Les Bressandes Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019
For me, David Croix, without a doubt, crafts the most compelling wines from Beaune, and this 19’ Bressandes was certainly exemplary. I absolutely loved it. It wasn’t bombastic and I reckon could easily be overlooked in a blind, but it embodied everything I love about red Burgundy in its most classic form. Not indulgent, fresh, fine, and refreshingly pure, with not a trace of overripe sucrosity to distract from its understated beauty.
The nose unfurled with cool, fresh fruits - a lively mélange of black and red berries layered with subtle bunchy aromas. Delicate florals weave through, underscored by the quiet intrigue of black tea and the chalky minerality that only air revealed. On the palate, it was all substance without weight, medium-bodied yet vibrant, its energy carried by a bright acidity that invigorated the senses. Spices and dried herbs unfolded gently in the mid-palate, giving way to a finish of fine, resonant salinity. What a beaut！ — 2 months ago
Château La Croix St. Georges
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2009
Vintage 2009 | This is a Pomerol with a certain strictness. We tasted it blind next to a left bank wine but the tasters did not recognize this as a right bank wine. It seems to be made for the long haul, with clear tannines even after 15 years. Good integrated wood with a light vanilla impression. — 5 months ago
La Vieille Ferme (Perrin & Fils)
La Vieille Ferme Rosé Blend
Solid. Light Rose. Not overpowering — 5 months ago
Domaine Olivier B.
Les Amidyves Côtes du Ventoux Grenache Blend 2016
Very dark purple color, nearly opaque, intense black fruit and red fruit aromas and flavors, excellent intensity and depth, biodynamic producer, long, lingering finish, my only real nit is it’s 15% ABV, and the alcohol is very evident in the finish, so kinda afraid to age it the 5+ additional years this bottle shows it should logically handle (slight score markdown to reflect this dilemma). — 2 months ago
Domaine Bernard Baudry
La Croix Boissée Chinon Cabernet Franc 2015
Better day 2 — 3 months ago
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
La Croix Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2017
Balanced wine. Bought at Enoteca for ¥7,800. — 4 months ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2019 | 375 ml | 95% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc | one hour in decanter | balanced smell with cedar, laurel, plums,spices. Juicy and vibrant taste with lovely acidity and roundness. Can be enjoyed from now and 10+ years. Good value. Paired with rumpsteak and zucchini tarts. — 6 days ago