Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2013 vintage. Onsite off the list purchase courtesy of @romo. First go-round with this Monopole. Curiously enough...have never had a younger Domaine Michel Gros offering so all my experience with this Domaine (approx 20 wines?) all on the 12-20 years old side of the ledger. Opened with a Durand. Sweet cork. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Medium body. Black cherry, dark plum and cola flavors along with clove, Mormon Tea and spearmint riders. Fruit was mostly front-loaded initially but spread, as if on bread, later on. Light-medium tannins upon first impression but the astringency pooled on the back-end of the palate. Got the sensation that the acidity/tannins were actively separating from remaining spice components now vs integrating. Super-complicated Burg bleep now and not for casual, pinky-raised, sipping. Easy to get an "Incomplete" or "Fail" in this particular class but dial me in for retaking next semester. Loved it for the chutzpah and the corresponding apology. Enjoyed because it involved thought versus immediate response. Get 3-5 wines a year out of 3,000+ tasted that garners similar, keep digging, action. This is one of those 3-5 wines a year. Probably missed the top of the bell curve on this one by 1-2 years but still super-instructive, thoughtful and interesting. Maan, would love to rip through a vertical of this producer from this plot. Didn't think I would be saying that before tonite. One bottle left. 11.8.26. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

A blend of mostly Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. Medium Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and earthy pepper spice. On the palate complex flavors of cherry and blackberry, with oak, leather, cacao and earthy spice. Full body, well balanced, fine tannins, long finish, perfect now but will last another decade. Outstanding. — 2 months ago

Antra Stabler

9.6

Nice bottle, good sale price (40 for 10off). Almost too acidic by the end of the bottle. :( — 3 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Lots of cranberry, tang and snap, with a really good creamy mouthfeel. Elegant but not polite, carrying that classic Poulsard back-alley punk rock energy. Light on its feet, bright, savory and full of character. — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Omakase lalo — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Cena granfinale troigoss — 5 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Very translucent and bright. High toned with cherry and limestone. Dynamic and delicious. Slightly astringent at the end. — a month ago

with Matt

Inseon Hwang

9.1

Basic approachable Volnay. Fruity, bright raspberries. — a month ago

ESF

9.2

@Freddy R. Troya did an extensive write up on this and hit all key points, i'm bumping it up a bit because it was just showing SO well — 2 months ago

Her Mir Tage

9.3

Clos Saint‑Jacques is often hailed as the “Musigny” of Gevrey‑Chambertin. It combines the signature power and structure of Gevrey with the elegance and finesse of Vosne‑Romanée, and Armand Rousseau’s bottling has always been remarkably consistent.

2004 was a challenging vintage—a weak year in which many grapes failed to reach full ripeness. Now that it has entered its drinking window, it opens up quite nicely. This is not a flamboyant style; instead, it leans more toward herbaceous notes and bay leaf, with hints of florals and red cherry. It has a mineral quality, yet without the saline or briny character often found in other Gevrey vineyards. The acidity is well‑balanced. The overall bouquet is delicately fresh, reserved rather than exuberant, yet persistent, and it doesn’t evolve dramatically over time. — 3 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Oxidized, nutty, complex and electric, with incredible acidity and a hint of VA. Long, profound and totally singular. Puffeney is the master, and this shows exactly why. — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Primera cena troigoss — 5 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Nutty and toasty on the nose. Plush and expansive in the palate. Great acidity — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2010 vintage. Not a fave producer by any means but a fave plot. Opened and decanted with a small amount of sed. Verry aromatic throughout. Didn't want to open this but the other/first red Burg offering/option was underwhelming so this got pressed into service. Light medium/medium body. Plenty of complexities in both the nose and mouth. Excellent acidity baseline to administrate the proceedings. This can easily go another decade. Didn't have enough time to experience this properly unfolding but the time that was spent was thoroughly enjoyable. 10.2.26. — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Young but already highly enjoyable…!! — a month ago

Ivor

9.4

Drink je droomwijnen diner@rijks. from magnum and very open and giving from the get go. Warm burgundy fruits, balanced with beautiful oak and a long finish. You cannot not like this wine. While this is ready it still has decade(s) in the tank. — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Robegrill — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Precheval troigoss — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Primera cena troigss — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Cena granfinale troigoss — 5 months ago