Maurice Vesselle

Mount Pleasant Wines

Maurice O'Shea Hunter Valley Shiraz 1998

Even though this wine is 27 years old I might have opened this a little early. This will cruise to its 40th birthday without a problem. This was the period when Hunter Valley decided to emulate the big ripe oaky styles of South Australia instead of sticking to the HV medium bodied savoury style which Maurice O’Shea himself pioneered back in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. A palate staining and concentrated palate of profound intensity with a black fruited perfume. An impressive wine but thankfully the Maurice O’Shea Shiraz of the last 10 to 15 years have returned to their medium bodied roots. — 4 days ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jeroen Koenen @Doug Powers Thank you Jeroen and Doug. I am a big fan of the Lovedale Semillon as well.
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@Ceccherini Cristiano It is a small world isn’t it. I think the chap you are talking of is David Withers. A lovely family in Toowoomba.
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@Bob McDonald 😁that's him
He is a great guy!
Great palate too!!

Jean Vesselle

Cuvée Le Petit Clos Grand Cru Brut Champagne 2006

This bottle was off - Le Petit Clos is a fav of min. I’ve had 3 bottles previously of this vintage, all well integrated, smooth, leaving you wishing for more. A bit unbalanced, lacked floral notes and had a strong acidic finish. I’m going to just leave my other bottles for a couple of years before revisiting. — 2 years ago

Jean Vesselle

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

A wonderful start to dinner. Chalky bright with notes of apricot — 5 days ago

Maurice et Claude Gaget

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2022

The fruit on this thing is ridiculous. So vibrant and pure. Dark cherry and zingy purple berries (David Crosby!). Crushed granite lurking in the background. So mouthfillingly fruity on the palate. But it’s got really electric, integrated acids. None of the slight disjointedness or astringent/bitter notes I’ve had in other ‘22s. Not super complex but I’m here for the fruit on this one! — 4 months ago

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Fine description
John Gaviglio

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Love these wines

Domaine Maurice Schoech

Harmonie "R" Alsace Pinot Gris Blend 2015

Tough to resist, gewurtz aromatics shine through. Be cautious w food. — a month ago

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Jean Vesselle

Oeil de Perdrix Brut Champagne Blend

Popped and poured from a half bottle; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The “Oeil de Perdrix” is made in the saignée method and pours a pale copper/pink color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of strawberry, raspberry, pink pepper, lemon, and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely expression of a Blanc de Noir Rosé from Bouzy. Disgorged April of 2023. — 2 months ago

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Maurice Vesselle

Brut Millésimé Grand Cru Champagne Blend 2004

Super tasty with a finish that makes you want more. Great value at this quality. — 3 years ago