Paul Clouet

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Dr. Crane dinner tasting — a day ago

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Paul Hobbs

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Very good drinker. Not much complexity, but velvety smooth. A tad dry on the finish but pared well with the NY strip. 2008 vintage. — 17 days ago

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2022

Forgot to take detailed notes, but this was nice. Not really any carbonic / natural / “new agey”notes, just a solid classically made gamay. Definitely has some structure, opened 4 hours before serving which was good. Didn’t sing on any one dimension of fruit / earth / acid / length / texture but was nice overall. — 2 months ago

Jay, Zach and 3 others liked this

Domaine Paul Pernot et Ses Fils

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2017

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours and it needed it. The 2017 Bienvenue Bâtard-Montrachet pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this was initially quite shy but after a couple of hours, the nose exploded into a veritable cornucopia: apples, pineapple, passion fruit, stone fruit, lemon curd, honeysuckle, flint, gentle warm spices and a mix of limestone minerals and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with a chalky texture. A banger. Drink now with patience; better after 2027 and through 2042. — 8 days ago

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Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

This was rich and delicious especially with a tasty steak kabob. — 2 months ago

André Clouet

Silver Brut Nature Champagne

bone-dry finish mellowed by the ripe-apricot character, plus hints of toast and melted butter. — 22 days ago

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Cuvée l'Ancien Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais Gamay 2016

Earthy and tense with dried leaves and old board game. Life. — a month ago

Tom, Ira and 6 others liked this

André Clouet

Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

One of the better champagnes I’ve had in a while and I don’t usually like champagnes. — 2 months ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

100 per cent Syrah. A very nice Crozes Hermitage that will provide a day to day solution for those of you who like Hermitage wines. May 2025. — 2 months ago