ida

9.8

I would die for this bottle you have no idea — 3 days ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

HAUT BRION BLANC X KELLER X EARLY 90’S NIELLON CHASSAGNE 1ER CRUS. OH YEAH, THIS IS SAUVIGNON BLANC! PREPOSTEROUSLY GREAT! — 3 years ago

Sylvain Rhainds

9.8

Un vin Hors norme! Mon meilleur HB et mon Meilleur 1982. Tout y etait. Fruit, matiere, finesse, structure, longueur et nez renversant. Il vient se classer avec les Clinet 90 et cheval Blanc 90 comme vin mytique a mes yeux! — 5 years ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.6

More expressive than HB.
Very elegant, deep and austere.
At the same time it’s able to be expressive.
96-97 — 8 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

👉 I’ve been excited to try this barrel-fermented and -aged Sauvignon Blanc from the Dry Stack Vineyard of Bennet Valley, Sonoma County, thanks to the amazing reviews from @Ron R. 🇺🇸 It’s actually a blend, comprised of 98% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Semillon, reminiscent of a Bordeaux Blanc (winemaker Jesse Katz actually studied winemaking in Haut-Brion, Bordeaux; it shows). @jkatzwine

👁 This wine has strong clarity and a medium lemon hue.

👃 It immediately captures 📷 and focuses my senses on its youthful, layered nose offering complex aromas of ripe guava, mango, tangerine sherbet, passion fruit sorbet, lemon pith, lemongrass, fennel, white rose, cherry blossom, vanilla, and toast. 👏👏👏👏

👄 On the palate this wine is dry, albeit rich, ripe, and sweet in its aroma and flavor characteristics. It has medium(+) acidity, a medium body, medium alcohol, and pronounced intensity in flavors consistent with the nose. The finish lingers. 😍

The richness and vanilla, toasty aromas and flavors were undoubtedly influenced by the 6 months aging in 1/3 New French Oak, 1/3 Once Used French Oak, and 1/3 Neutral French Oak Barrels. 🪵

Aperture, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, 2019, ABV 13.6%. @aperturecellars — 3 years ago

with Deked1

Joe Lucca

9.4

Thanks to @David L , I’m a believer. Loads of ripe melon, lemon zest, white grapefruit, lemongrass, and tropical fruits of all kinds; green guava, pineapple, kiwi. This is better with lots of air and closer to room temp. Jesse Katz is doing some really fun wines right now, and this stands out. I think this will age really nicely. Extremely interested to learn more about the oak treatment. When I heard Haut Brion Blanc barrels, my ears perked up. Check out @Greg Ballington ‘s post. — 6 years ago

with Diana

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.6

It has something really unique as always. But it’s so austere this year. A wine that really will need time to be enjoyed at its fullest.
96-97 + — 8 months ago

Bob Boyle

9.1

Lemon & grapefruit nose, body fairly full and complex, kissed by oak with nice minerality melded with pear & lemon. Reminds me of L’Arrivet Haut Brion, a definite keeper on-the-list — 4 years ago

Bob Boyle

9.1

Reminds me of L’Arrivet Haut Brion, notes of oak & mineral, pear and faint citrus — 4 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.7

Unbelievable!!!
Lime jelly, lemongrass, oxidized apple(reminds me of a Haut-Brion blanc), toasty, honeyed, lanolin, white flower and much more
Neverending after taste
At peak, but standing where it is
I am astonished 🙏🙏 — 5 years ago