Ron Siegel

9.2

Racy with a linear style showing notes of citrus, green apple, mineral & white flower — 7 months ago

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9.8

The 2004 Vintage is a gorgeous Champagne that is just beginning to enter its first plateau of maturity. Dried flowers, brioche, mint, marzipan, tangerine peel and spice lend notable nuance throughout. A hint of reduction adds intrigue. As always, the 2004 is a linear, focused Champagne endowed with terrific energy. It is impeccably done. There's a bit more Chardonnay and Meunier than usual in this vintage, and that very much comes through in the wine's personality and overall feel. The blend is 37% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 24% Meunier as opposed to the more classic 50%/35%/15% blend. Disgorged: Summer 2018. Krug ID: 318031. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
— 8 months ago

Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

9.1

Some Brett, which is a little distracting for me, but doesn’t totally ruin it. Rich and savory, lots of herbal quality, bramble raspberries and dried cherries. A bit hot, which is surprising given the green notes in there. Going to let this open up for a day or two as it’s a bit linear right now, and check back in with it later. It’s a nice Syrah, but I was hoping for more. EDIT: Day two, after decanting and leaving in a partial bottle, this wine was totally singing. Opened right up, almost Barbaresco-like character. Totally shows off what Syrah can do. Rating upgraded. — 3 years ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Very nice tonight with a pork schnitzel and excited to see how this develops. Opened 10 hours before dinner and decanted for 3 hours. I do think the air helped everything even out a bit. Nice restrained fruit, good linear core of minerality and acid, decently fresh with still some ever so slightly funky earth on the finish. — 7 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

At first this was a bit too linear - almost like a down the middle crisp Italian white. But with some air this really opened into a very nice expansive palate. Lovely and a great value. — 10 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Lovely on open. A hint of oak that blows off. Lemon zest.

Fruit is so bright. A hint of tartness. Great acidity. Almost puckering. No fat at all. Super lean and linear.

Long bright finish.

160 euros on the list. $400 at retail stateside. — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

This is actually the reserve which is aged in barrel longer. Stunning wine. Nose is super mineral and white cherries. Also iodine and white pepper. Some juicy peach and tangelo. Gorgeous. Palate is rich and energetic with outrageous complexity and elegance. Wow the sweet white cherries and apricots are decadent but this is linear and straight and so focused. Stunning. What a finish. These wines demand age. Will go to 9.7 and 9.8 with air. — 8 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

A fantastic dry chenin from a cold site with sand and limestone. Electric acidity, intense Meyer lemon, subtle salinity and flint, racy and linear — 2 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Racy with boat loads of mineral, salty, linear & focused style with pear, citrus fruit on the backend — 2 years ago

Daniel McCullough

9.8

Where to begin? My first Selosse. The hype? At first, controlled. Wine was decanted before pouring and came in glass slightly less advanced than I would have thought. Nose not as approachable at first...but then, but then... wow! Opened up into the sublime! Incredible linear precision. Felt like every bubble was at the tip of your tongue. Clearly a superlative wine with near perfect amount of age advancement. — 4 years ago