Le Vin De François

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

The 2010 Montée de Tonnerre pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this is an absolute powerhouse; sizzling with energy, tropical and orchard fruit: passionfruit, tangerine, green apple, crushed seashell, lemon curd and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of minerals. A supercharger of a Chablis. Tonight, this was truly sensational and an experience I won’t soon forget. Drink now through 2040. — an hour ago

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Domaine de Marquiliani

Vin de Corse Rosé de Sciaccarellu 2022

En magnum. Tastes like summer. Merry Xmas! 🎄 — 2 months ago

Andrew, Peter and 5 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Blanchot Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2003

The 2003 Blanchot pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this is developing and all about the minerals with crushed seashell and chalk taking the lead over some verbana and a creamy lemon leesy thing. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory, leesy and mineral laden. A special wine that needs air to really come alive. Drink now with patience and through 2033. — 2 hours ago

Paul and Austin liked this

Klein Constantia

Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Muscat à Petits Grains 1685

Reminds me of D’quem but it’s a late harvest dessert wine — 8 days ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Paul K
9.4

Three Leoville wines tonight and having a blast. — a month ago

James K
with James
Vanessa, Steve and 15 others liked this
James K

James K

Such a blast! Thanks, @Paul K. So cool to taste a common thread through these three different Leovilles.
9.4

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2004

Bought on release, $89.95, it’s gorgeous—but so tight at 21 years of age—surprisingly so. Fruit takes a back seat to acidity and structure as well as chalk and minerality. I really like this wine and it will live decades but tonight I’m happily sacrificing a little tooth enamel. — 24 days ago

David, romo and 6 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut Champagne Blend 2002

2002. The year she said yes 23 years ago today!! — 22 days ago

Ron, Ira and 8 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay

Decanted for 30 minutes. Whilst elegant the bright yellow wine lacked complexity. But acceptable — 2 months ago