Marquis De Bellefont

Château Marquis d'Alesme

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

2018 vintage. First visit with this producer as it's rarely glimpsed in the Southern California market. Smoky, plummy nose. Medium body. Smooth, velveteen entry on the front palate that cruises the length of the performance until the fine-grained tannins at the conclusion. Super classy. Exactly zero speedbumps at this juncture. Refined enough to appeal to long-time BDX drinkers and inviting enough to welcome first-time BDX initiates. Showing beautifully now with very little to resolve. No personal history to draw on with this property but stylistically and regionally, feel this can easily go 10-12 years without effort/variation. Past that point, not prepared to say/speculate. 12.17.24. — 7 days ago

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Château Calon-Ségur

Le Marquis Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

I enjoyed this more than the top cru. If you like oak, you’ll enjoy it even more. — a month ago

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Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Bourgogne Aligotè 2021

Beautiful, wax, flowers, orange, some citrus rind, good amount of acidity, and long finish. I really am enjoying these Aligote wines from burgundy. — 2 months ago

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Château Marquis de Terme

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

I found this wine balanced. I had it with surf and turf, and it was a good pairing — 11 days ago

Château d'Aqueria

Marquis d'Aqueria Tavel Rosé Blend 2022

v22. Very good! Candied strawberry nose. Luscious blend of strawberry, raspberry and black cherry fruit. Full, clean, slightly tart finish. Enjoyable! — 3 months ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Opened earlier in the day and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1982 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) and slightly green compared to the ’82 Mouton that was poured alongside. Cassis, purple Chewy SweeTarts, green bell pepper, old wood, some earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry and has massive structure still. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly bitter. Drink now with a long decant but there are decades of life left. — 10 days ago

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Vino Joe

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Good to know! How long was your decant? And over how long a window did you enjoy it?
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@Vino Joe great questions; I have answers. Note updated!

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Trois Cépages Arbois Pinot Noir Trousseau Poulsard 2019

Jura FTW again! Man, this producer is fast becoming one of my favorites. Complexity here is off the charts: granite, cherry, cranberry, mushroom, dried herbs, eucalyptus, and more. Light and smooth, low tannins, it still packs a big flavor punch. Cherry cola, orange peel, lots of pepper. Heck yeah. — a year ago

Jillian Varner
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Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Fremiet Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2020

Paulee. A baby. Rich, ripe and powerful. In 10-15 years, this should be amazing! — 3 months ago

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