Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A few things first.

This Jasper Hill Farms Harbison is the creamiest, gooey delight out there, once you let it warm up. I take it out a 1/2 hour before serving. It is wrapped in spruce cambium, which is the inner bark layer of a spruce tree. Gives it a interesting characteristic. Always a great pair with WB and or Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

PYCM is simply one of the better & consistent white burgundy producers. They’re close to town and not far from Olivier Leflaive. Right around the corner basically.

2020-23 has been a good run in white burgundy. Maybe, 24 too. Not sure yet. I haven’t had a big enough sample size yet. The ones I have had, very good.

The nose reveals; Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, light caramel, some herbaceous notes, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanics, dry limestone, chalky powder, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements.

The palate is round to thick, vicious & waxy. The flavors mirror the nose. Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, butterscotch, caramel, some herbaceous notes, white spice that palate burro’s w/ pleasant heat, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanic fine bits, dry limestone, chalky powder, with tiny bits, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements, rainfall acidity with a round, lush, well balanced finish w/ good length/tension and lasts two-minutes long setting on earth-volcanics & spice. — 14 days ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.2

Delicious wine from my brother. Thanks. Deep purple, lot going on here. It was a dinner party so I only got a glass and a half. :(. Excellent with beef stew and potatoes. — 8 months ago

Joe Weinberger

9.0

Not as pepper-driven as previous vintage I’ve tasted but still enjoyable and highly quaffable. — 4 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

It's sharp. Dark fruit (a plum for sure) and leather. Short oaky finish. — 6 years ago

Elle West

9.9

So yummy - light skin contact makes it have an almost cider-like taste with a clean brightness to finish — 6 years ago

Wendy H

9.7

Jammier than I remember — 7 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

Reasonable (good) but not spectacular and for 99$? Meyer lemon, jasmine, underripe white peach, apple. Not super interesting. — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2023 | flowers in bouquet, lean beautiful taste, good balance, 17 m barrel aging, overpriced — 5 months ago

C K

9.5

Lychees and red berries, bright, fresh, some acid with a delicious brininess. A beautiful natural cloudy orange/ rosé vin. — 9 months ago

Audrey Nadeau

8.9

Nous Steakons ce soir! #CotesDuRhones — 5 years ago

sasha

9.6

Rich, toasted caramel apple with incredible complexity. — 6 years ago

Jessica Guard

9.3

Tart and fizzy pet nat, drinks as easily as a cider — 7 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Lots of mango, peach and some honey in this medium- bodied, flavorful white. — 7 years ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

This time was not great as the first one! — 4 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Another solid vintage. Beautiful golden color. Aromas of stone fruit, honey and white flowers. Fruit salad flavors of peach, pear, apricot, nectarine and a bit of tropical fruit. A rich honey/beeswax note on the long finish. Silky/oily texture with low acidity. (Wine is still nicely balanced.) Quite vibrant and succulent with a lovely creamy structure. Solid value for Condrieu. Aged quite well. — 5 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2019 | Walking on a barnyard, vanilla, stinky (positive!). Plums. Character. Good acidity, pleasant bitters. Balanced. Spices, cherries. As always tasted blind. In my notes: screames for a cheese. — 8 months ago

Nicky Sampogna

9.5

From a special person. — 5 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Sweet dark fruits, leather, smoke with some roasted meat. — 6 years ago

Jay Kim

9.0

Kennedy Town - October 30, 2020 — 6 years ago

Steve Rura

9.1

2018 vintage of my favorite Swiss grocery store wine (33% off at Coop!). Unique grape/region, mild, low acidity, bit of fizz. This time with saffron risotto and balsamic chicken cutlets. Merry Christmas Eve eve 😜 — 7 years ago