Domaine Drouhin-Laroze

Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2012

9.3

2012 vintage. Opened and decanted. Tasted 45 mins after decanting. Medium-heavy body with tremendous power. Nose not giving up much at that point other than nebulous, dark fruits. Flavors of spearmint, watercress, rhubarb and ash. Needed at least another hour of lounge time in the decanter to unfurl those wings somewhat but three hours woulda been better. Two bottles left so will opt for a 6 hr decant next viz if possible. 12.25.24. — 7 days ago

Ted, Bob and 9 others liked this

Ron R

My favorite appellation in Burgundy. Respect.

Clos Solene

Fleur de Solène Paso Robles Syrah Blend 2021

Raul Puga

9.4

So yummy. — 7 days ago

Shay, Ted and 2 others liked this

Fleur de Pedesclaux

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2022 vintage. Pedesclaux becomes better and better, and that is also reflected in the second wine. Fleur de Pedesclaux is usually dominated by Merlot, but this 2022 is 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Therefore, it shows a more typical Pauillac character than before, with black fruit (cassis, blackberries), some smokiness, a powerful structure, and serious length. Abv. 14%. Even better the next day. Should age beautifully. — a month ago

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Château Fleur Cardinale

Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Peter Chung

9.4

Picked up a 2012 at Wine House for $60 on 12/21/2024

One of the best wines I’ve tasted all year especially in the sub $100 price range

Smells like fertilizer and funk (in a good way) but tastes like blackberries and cherries with hints of soil — 8 days ago

Mario, David and 4 others liked this

Fleur de Fonplégade

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Koichi Tanaka

8.9

2025最初ワイン。高雄の漢来飯店レストランにて。樽感タバコのスモーキーな感じが強く果実味もある。家族ランチのいい思い出 — 2 days ago

Château Laroze

Famille Meslin St. Émilion Grand Cru Merlot Blend 2016

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2016 vintage. 62% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark red with some orange evolution on the rim. Raspberries and cedar wood , with truffles lurking in the background. Medium-bodied, with slightly jammy red fruit. The tannins are not as velvety as both the 2020 and 2022, but still there is a good balance,complexity and length. Maybe closing down a bit, the future will tell. However, I don't see this ever reaching the level of the 2020 and certainly not 2022. Outperformed by the 2016 Couvent des Jacobins tasted alongside.
Abv. 13,5%. — a month ago