Les Grands Crus Blancs
Château Grand-Pontet
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
2020 vintage. The last vintage for this wine as it was bought from the Bécot family ( owners of Beauséjour-Bécot) by the owners of Haut-Brion in 2021. It will be incorporated into Château Quintus (which is a merger of 3 estates: Tertre-Daugay, L'Arrosée and Grand-Pontet). Many Saint-Emilion estates disappeared, incorporated into other estates, some very good wines sadly disappeared like Curé Bon La Madeleine (now into Canon), Cadet-Piola (now into Soutard) and so on. The fact that Grand Cru Classés can legally be incorporated into Premier Grands Crus Classés tells you that you have to take the classification with more than a grain of salt. A bit shy on the nose, even after a few hours. Medium-bodied, nice value for a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé. — 2 years ago
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2013
A little richer and more open than the 2012 with a little more brioche. — a month ago
Agrapart & Fils (Pascal Agrapart)
7 Crus Extra-Brut Avize Champagne Blend
So well balanced. It’s not insanely complex but checks all the boxes I want from a champagne at this price. Great acidity, tart fruit, some citrus, a bit of marzipan, some toast with butter, lemon curd finish. Lovely! — a year ago
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Le Grand Pompée Saint-Joseph Syrah 2018
Black fruits, liquorice, pepper and animal smoke notes. Racy Saint Joseph, on youth. Nice delicacy, without the persistence of the greatest wines in the region. To be tested again in 2 years, to taste it on nuanced notes.
Fruits noirs, réglisse, poivre et notes fumées animales. Saint-Joseph racé, sur la jeunesse. Belle gourmandise mais sans la persistance des plus grands crus de la région. A tester à nouveau dans 2 ans, pour le goûter sur des notes nuancées. — 3 years ago
Pascal Doquet
Premiers Crus de la Côte des Blancs Champagne Chardonnay
A wonderful Winter Blanc de Blanc- gorgeous masculine champagne with musky. Quite different than others, but perfect for the cold months. — 8 months ago
Les Grands Crus Blancs
Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2021
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of toast, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of green apple, lemon, mineral. Vibrant!
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago
Domaine William Fèvre
"Côte Bouguerots" Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2013
🏅 Rating 91+/100 (4,15⭐)
Yellow color. Bigger volume, complex. Nuanced with secondary aromas, richer. Oak adds layers and nicely integrates with wine. Stone fruits, touch of almonds. Good balance between oak and steel maturation. Very Chablis with signature acidity and salinity. Balanced and charming.
Bougros lies at the very western end of the Grands Crus area, 130-170m on fairly deep marl and clay terrain with a SW exposure.
William Fèvre owns 6.2ha out of 12.6ha. Over 50% of the wine are matured in old French oak barrels for 6mo and then transferred in steel tanks. Total maturation takes about 15mo.
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Instagram: @wine_talks_club — 4 years ago
Vanessa
If you’re looking for a beautiful expression from the Côte des Blancs, the Champagne Robert Moncuit ‘Les Grands Blancs’ is an outstanding option.
Moncuit is a grower producer, first established in 1889, with Pierre Amillet (fourth generation) at the helm since 2000.
It is 100% Chardonnay made with a blend of fruit coming from two of the six Grand Cru Villages of the Côte des Blancs – Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger.
The wine was vinified in oak, lending a very delicate oxidative character and richness. It’s extra brut, so very dry with zero dosage added, just the natural residual sugar left over from the second fermentation.
It is precise!!! With bright citrus and orchard fruit notes, a nervy acidity, next to pastry, toasty, mineral qualities and a creamy mousse that fills the palate. It has a beautiful balance across the board.
Cheers to champagne season (which is every season)!! 🥂🍾 — a month ago