Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

I think if you read this nonsense I post, you know how I feel about this producer, past & present. This 07 is outstanding & top of its bell curve. It is so good to revisit these great vintages of Caymus Classic.

This is fresher than the 97. It is rich/lush, cassis to currents, ripe, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, raspberries & strawberries. Dark chocolate, mocha, classic, beautiful, Caymus Classic spice that I miss dearly in their new wines, black licorice, fudge, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg & vanillin, most top soil, limestone, dry herbs, dry tobacco, barrel shavings, taut leather, volcanic grey clay, dark, fresh & slightly withering flowers, violets, beautiful round acidity, balance, structure, nice tension and elegant finish that last minutes and falls on spice and evoluted earth tones.

This bottle is in fine shape. Still strong and will last another 10 years of fine drinking. Phenomenal vintage and time to enjoy. — 2 days ago

Chris DeMay

9.2

Drank on Christmas Eve. Last bottle from my father. (Christmas 2018) Miss you, Dad. — 4 years ago

Andrew Formi

8.9

I’ll miss it — 5 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

A perfectly decent, highly drinkable white Burgundy. Good but not great. — 7 months ago

Kristi T

10

Surprisingly pleasant and fun. Had it twice and drank it down both times. Cooled it a bit first. — 3 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.4

Pear, buttery, lightly toasted, high mineral content, medium body. Wines are more delicate under the son but I miss a bit of the smoke of the father. Great effort in a very frost affected year. — 4 years ago

Andy Cowan

9.0

So good. Liquorice, dark, bramble, warm. — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; consumed over 3+ hours. The 2018 Monthelie, “Cuvée Miss Armande” by Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret comes from small parcels throughout Monthelie totaling a little over 2 acres. The wine pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core. No signs of sediment. The wine is medium viscosity, with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is redolent of red fruit: lightly macerated strawberries and cherries, horse blanket, red flowers with some forest floor. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. The notes on the nose are confirmed. This is a somewhat rustic Burgundy but hugely charming right from the go. Drinking well now and should continue to do so through 2030. — 2 years ago

Doug Powers

9.2

New oak dominates initially, rich, ripe Syrah, good balance, medium-full, very good, I SO miss Barbara and Jim!! — 4 years ago

with Jim

Joe Roth

9.5

Will miss this winery. — 5 years ago

with Jeff and Michael