Monts & Vaux

Domaine Guion

Deux Monts Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2014

This one went in the opposite direction of the Baudry—shut down a bit with some air. Not sure whether it maybe needs more time? — 18 days ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 2 others liked this

Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet

Les Petits Monts 1er Cru Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2023

Jeremy Shanker
9.6

One of the best bottles of Vosne I’ve had all year — 3 months ago

Tom, Dave and 4 others liked this

Domaine Dujac

Monts-Luisants Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016

Ming L
9.4

Certainly not as rare as the Ponsot’s Clos des Monts Luisants, but as soon as I saw this on the wine list at reasonable price, I knew this was what I wanted to order.

The nose opens with lemon oil, white peach, crushed stones, and subtle hazelnut. The palate is supple yet lively, with vibrant acidity framing ripe orchard fruit and a cool, chalk-driven core. A faint floral note and gentle oak spice add complexity. Elegant with refined balance.
— 5 months ago

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Domaine Pascal Cotat

Les Monts Damnés Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2024 “Les Monts Damés” pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with white flowers, grapefruit, star fruit, alfalfa, and cream cheese stuffed poblano pepper. There’s also this Double Bubble thing going on. Wild stuff. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. In a world of increasing ambiguity, I love that this is immediately identifiable as Sancerre. Drink now through 2034+. — 3 months ago

Jan, Peter and 8 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Two Monts Damnees in a row! Good week!

Domaine Georges Noëllat

Les Beaux Monts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2016

Initially quite reduced and aromatically closed but eventually opens up to reveal its Vosne perfume. The palate is impeccable though, with excellent density and richness, succulent fruit and acids and a long saline-mineral finish. — 5 months ago

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Domaine Ponsot

Clos des Monts Luisants Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Aligoté 2023

Somm David T
9.3

Better than you can imagine if you have had. Creamy, just a touch of butter, understated caramel, hint of toffee, round acidity with length & balance for days. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 5 others liked this

Domaine Robert Sirugue

Les Petits Monts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014

Generosity in a glass — 3 months ago

Ron, Peter and 10 others liked this

Isabelle Garrault

Les Grands Monts Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Smooth, tart on its own, sweetens a touch when paired with nice monkfish and fennel dish. — 5 months ago