Robert Krupp

9.3

Really chewy tannins for the age with this producer, but it eventually settled down w some air. Seemed much more like the structure of its Kermit cousin at Tempier vs what I expect from younger Gros Nore bottlings. Pleasantly surprised. This could go another 10 years easily. — 4 years ago

Dmitry Rashkovetsky

9.9

Great wine, very soft and without fruit aftertaste. Bit nore expensive than the cheap wines — 9 years ago

Matti Jokelainen

8.9

Very nice metodo classico sparkler. Pure chardonnay with lemonpeel, lime, mineral notes and very faint bready note. Small negative note as the bubbles could be tad nore refined to present more elegant mouthfeel. But for a price of a decent Prosecco this is still a winner. Definitely worth checking when you comeacross one — 5 years ago

David Kraskow

9.8

Ear to ear. Smile. Shout. This richness and suavete fares well among its peers: vina ardanza, maysara, gros nore and meiomi. Thanks of a lifetime to all those obsessive wine-makers. — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose; lightly perfume pink roses, spring wild flowers, lean fruits with a slight gummy bear character, strawberries, watermelon near the rhine, cherries, candied red apple, orange citruses, beautiful chalkiness, strong volcanic minerals and sea spray.

The body is full, round, thick and a touch gluey. Lean fruits with a slight gummy bear character, strawberries, watermelon near the rhine, cherries, candied red apple, orange citruses, beautiful chalkiness, volcanic minerals and sea spray with lightly perfume pink roses, spring wild flowers. The acidity is round and full. The finish is well polished...thick, gluey and waxy. It’s elegant and very easy to drink. The only thing that I struggle with this wine is the minerality is a bit heavy for my tastes. It’s gritty minerals dig deep into the palate on the long finish. But, I still appreciate it as it’s a good contrast to other Bandol Rosés. Like, Tempier and Chateau Pibarnon Bandol etc..

Photos of, Domaine Gris du Nore and grounds, their field hands harvesting, tasting room and the most amazing field of Lavender I’ve seen.

— 8 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.3

Oh the concentration and elegance was playing back and forth. A long hauler, wants nore time. — 12 years ago