Jay Kline

9.5

First, the Gentaz and now, Verset?! Be still my beating heart! Noël Verset is a freaking legend. His first vintage was during the period of peace between the first and second world war which means, for most of his career, Cornas was a tough place to make a living making wine. It wasn’t until the 1990’s that things began to turn around and by that time, Noël was in his 70’s. Talk about perseverance. By the time he made this 1996 vintage, he had already started selling off some of his vineyards and by 2006, he was done making wine altogether. 

And this 1996? It is lighter in color than the other wines in the Cornas line-up; almost a pale garnet with a transparent core. The nose is just crazy. I just wanted to smell it for the rest of the night. Wild mixed berries, dried purple flowers, garrigue, tobacco, and coffee. This was a Cornas of elegance and thinner on the palate relative to the Allemand and Clape. Long finish. Divine with venison, umami bomb, potato and pearl onion. Drinking very well now and could hold for longer but why? — a month ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Nice Chablis from a producer I always enjoy…but honestly needs some time. Quite full and intense right now - bit of a smack in the face with lemon and minerality. Suggest food if drinking now. — 7 months ago

Richie Mello

8.9

Very yummy. Light body that opened up like a flower after only a few hours. Really enjoyed this especially for the price. — 7 months ago

Carmen

9.1

100% Chardonnay bubbly from just outside Chablis
Deep lemon / gold color
Golden Delicious Apple, Pear, Chalky minerality with slight brioche
Dry, high acidity, creamy mousse
Spontaneously fermented, no dosage added — a month ago

Anne Richardson

9.1

A delicious Sauv Blanc! Recommended by a friend - we will buy it again! Flavors of citrus, green melon and mineral. — 6 months ago

Ed Lehrman

9.6

maybe it’s my mood tonight but this wine was stellar. has fleshed out since my last bottle and simply has everything. body, lemony acidity, some chalk, but all in harmony. best white wine in a while and I’ve had some stunners recently. — 7 months ago

Michael Phillips

9.1

Mature, brownish edge with soft red fruit and hint of tannins. — 2 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

8.9

Pretty. Simple. But some depth. 2018 — 4 months ago

Monique Gillioen

9.0

Lekkere, citrusvruchten , volle Chenin 14% — 7 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

@Delectable Wine this is the Mont de Milieu bottling. Structured, air was kind. Chalky and flinty with gooseberry and underripe melon. Saline. This wants more time. — 7 months ago