M. Pierre

Pierre Paillard

Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru Champagne Blend

From magnum.
Deg. 05-2018
Base (60%) 2013, 40% reserve wines from 2012, 2011 and 2010.
70CH, 30PN.
This was fabulous and perfectly a point.
— 6 days ago

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Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2023

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2023 pours a ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with an explosion of smoked blackberry pie, purple flowers, bacon fat, olive, black pepper, and subtle warm spices. On the palate the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however, the wine finishes much more elegant than the nose would suggest. The bouquet might lead one to think this is possibly over the top. However, on the palate, it was far more elegant. Another vintage, another stunning Gonon. Drink now through 2043. — a month ago

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M. Chapoutier

Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Grenache-Syrah Blend

PJ Clarkes. Jerry Jonathan. 12/12/25. Mom entered hospice today. Oysters. Shrimp cocktail. Baby gem Caesar. Burgers all around. Hot fudge brownie sundae. — 19 days ago

Louis M. Martini

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Really nice, flavorful but felt light. Mom liked. Rich liked. — 7 days ago

Pierre Brisset

Cuvee Cassaneas Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2023

Zach D
9.5

My first of the 2023’s. Really spectacular. Pours a medium yellow with some viscosity. On the nose such purity. Lemon pith, white flowers, mixed citrus, high toned and pure, the palate is silky like crème brûlée but with a lightness; beautiful oak framing. I think I’m a Brissett junky. The winemaking highlights everything I love about Chardonnay. @Lyle Fass — 19 days ago

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Montes Alpha M Santa Cruz Apalta Single Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose with a black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, chocolates, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, tobacco, light earth, herbs, light vegetables, indian spices and black tea.

Full-bodied and fruit forward with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, cooked cherries, plums, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and mediterranean spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 12 year old Single Vineyard Bordeaux blend from Chile is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced and complex.

I had this vintage 4 years ago, and it is still drinking beautifully. Rich and fruit forward with a nice mouthfeel.

Showing a very complex nose, at this point. Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.

Showing good structure and needs a couple of hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too. What a gorgeous sipping wine.

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100 (current vintage).
— 9 days ago

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Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1998

Fascinating, after my recent run of so-so to DNPIM (do not put in mouth) CdPs from 25 or so years of age, here’s a “basic cuvée” of CdP (think $18-20 bottle on release) that is punching far above its weight, red fruits, very fine CdP that is drinking great now, long, lingering finish, and shows promise for another 3-5 years of aging!! — 13 days ago

Jim Powers
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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Le Banc Saint-Aubin Chardonnay 2019

First time tasting this. Thought it was outstanding. — a month ago

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020

Delicious! Quickly drained — 4 days ago

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