Le Roi Des Pierres

Y Rousseau

Le Roi Soleil Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Ming L
9.4

A wonderful Mount Veeder Cab that has aged elegantly.

The nose shows blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum laced with savory notes of cedar, tobacco and dried herbs. The palate is concentrated yet vibrant with silky tannins has firm grip, finishing long with hints of cocoa and espresso.

Restrained power and finesse, Yannick brought both Veeder’s rugged characters and French precision. Last bottle.
— a month ago

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Ming L

Ming L

Lol….I don’t know @Dave . sentimental? I actually gave the same score to the same bottle 2 years ago.
Dave

Dave

Well, I guess that means you are a consistent and seasoned pro! 😀
Ming L

Ming L

Thanks for the kind words @Dave ! I’m just an amateur at best.

Denis Jamain (Domaine de Reuilly)

Les Pierres Plates Reuilly Sauvignon Blanc

Crisp, notes of fresh apple, cold limestone — 9 months ago

Domaine André Bonhomme

Les Pierres Blanches Viré-Clessé Chardonnay 2021

2021. From Litchfield wine shop guy. Rly nice white burgundy for the price — 2 years ago

Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard

Clos du Roi 1er Cru Beaune Pinot Noir 2022

Lyle Fass
9.4

22’s having a moment now. This has glorious texture and mouthfeel and just takes over your palate with clear fruit and lovely spice. Out of the gates it’s raging. We will see if it closes up. As this opened the nose had dizzying spice and gorgeous, clear black cherry fruit. Unreal fruit density and sapidity. So close to a 9.5. — a month ago

Daniel, Ray and 7 others liked this

Domaine P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père & Fils

Clos du Roi Corton Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2021

Lyle Fass
9.4

Needs air but so elegant and gorgeous. Pretty. Roses, mid season. cherry, mineral and very open palate that is fleshing out minute by minute. Gorgeous, elegant tannins and very pure. Let’s see what air does. Such a wispy wine. — 7 months ago

Jay, Ray and 9 others liked this

Château Gigognan

Clos du Roi Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2019

Stone, lime and honey. Sunshine. Nice round smooth balance. Repeat. — a year ago

Domaine des Pierres Sèches Sylvain Gauthier

Saint-Joseph Roussanne 2018

PnP after a long, successful ballgame.
Big waxy candied citrus, nose, needs some air to coax. Gives the impression of great depth. Clementines. Pears.
P: Very round, mouth filling, very glyceral, lemon skin, ginger. Really develops with air.
Thanks @ FirstBottle
— 2 years ago

Sarah B
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Lyle, Ted and 6 others liked this

Château Gigonan

Clos du Roi Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

Somm David T
9.1

First time having this producer.

Right off the top, this is much sweeter than the CNP’’s I am used to drinking. The fruits here are crazy ripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries. Not much in the way depth or grilled meats. It is highly drinkable. I don’t want to throw them in with Caymus’s modern style but it is hard not to think it. There is some mid spice here, moist, clays, dry stones, some very light herbaceous notes, some barrel dust, light black pepper, loads of red flowers, nice round acidity and decently balanced, elegant, round, lush finish that lasts a minute.

If you like a young, pop and pour easy to drink CDP for under $35, this for you.
— 4 months ago

Daniel, Ming and 6 others liked this

Domaine de Montille

Clos du Roi Corton Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Wet rock. Raspberries. Brilliant now but this will age spectacularly. — 2 years ago