Pinot Noir Burgundy

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Grands Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1990

Right after opening: black fruit, powdery perfume, and rose petals wrapped around me in three-dimensional layers. 1990 really is a great vintage—every great vineyard site and every famous estate lives up to expectations.

One hour later: sandalwood, cream, aged Pu’er tea, and temple incense—the tertiary aromas had fully opened, and I felt as if I’d been carried back in a dream to the White Horse Temple.

On the acidity: vivid yet understated, with a firm yet balanced structure. Drinking such good wine lifts my mood too.
— 4 days ago

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Clos St. Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2004

Clos Saint‑Jacques is often hailed as the “Musigny” of Gevrey‑Chambertin. It combines the signature power and structure of Gevrey with the elegance and finesse of Vosne‑Romanée, and Armand Rousseau’s bottling has always been remarkably consistent.

2004 was a challenging vintage—a weak year in which many grapes failed to reach full ripeness. Now that it has entered its drinking window, it opens up quite nicely. This is not a flamboyant style; instead, it leans more toward herbaceous notes and bay leaf, with hints of florals and red cherry. It has a mineral quality, yet without the saline or briny character often found in other Gevrey vineyards. The acidity is well‑balanced. The overall bouquet is delicately fresh, reserved rather than exuberant, yet persistent, and it doesn’t evolve dramatically over time.
— 24 days ago

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Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2019

Rich, racy with notes of lemon, orchid fruit, mineral & floral — 3 days ago

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Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Another great btl! Consistent with my prior notes — a month ago

Tom, Joel and 6 others liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2021

Bright strawberries and rainbow skittles. - at Laurelhurst — 16 days ago

Lyle, Peter and 5 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2013

A gorgeous nose. Plush and soft with hints of tropical fruit. Great mouthfeel. Sophisticated and subtle yet expressive — 22 days ago

David Schachter
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Jay, Bob and 6 others liked this

Domaine Dujac

Morey Saint Denis Pinot Noir 2018

Never disappoints with its cherry, berry fruit, spice, earth, mineral & floral notes. — 5 days ago

Joel, David and 10 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2018

Valle de los encino eugenio b lalo o y russel bevan — 19 days ago

Juan, jesus and 1 other liked this

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Champans Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

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9.4

The Grill NYC — 21 days ago

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Domaine des Lambrays

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005

2005 vintage.
Rich black cherries, cocoa spice, orange peel, dark flowers, subois and earthy.
Long generous finish with crisp acidity and fine grained tannins.
This was bequeathed to me years ago at a Celebration of Life for a gentleman who was greatly influential and guiding on my wine journey.
A stunning wine from an incredible individual.
Cheers everyone.
🥂🥂
— a month ago

Peter, Joel and 2 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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Special moments, Jamie. I once got a Gloria 1959 from a wine reseller who liked my youthful enthusiasm. The birthyear of my wife, we drank it with the birth of our first child. 🫶
Jamie Lauder

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Indeed Peter.
We carry them with us.
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A very meaningful wine. Nice.

Jean Foillard

Fleurie Gamay 2024

Full red fruit, raspberries and strawberries. Outstanding but pricey. Drink now, decant for 45 minutes and serve slightly chilled. Proof that gamay can rock. — a day ago

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Vincent Dauvissat

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

jesus g
9.6

lil lobster feed — 8 days ago

Ted, Bob and 14 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Steve pollack doc jay courtney — a day ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2004

Another great btl that was drinking well with its elegant, perfumed nose of cherry, berry, spice, tea, rose petal & violet. — 19 days ago

Joel, Lyle and 7 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1989

Great fill, first 2/3 of the cork came out via Ah-So, last 1/3 via waiters’corkscrew (and no residue pieces left in bottle), lovely honeyed, buttery, saline, mineral and dried fruit aromas and flavors, spot on balancing acidity, not youthful but extremely fresh and lively on the palate, better than the 1986 Clos and 1989 Valmur opened 1-2 months ago, I remain extremely impressed by the 1989s, long, lingering finish, absolutely outstanding 1er Cru Chablis!! — 5 days ago

Jim Powers
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Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers that is a home run and exactly what we hope for when we store a bottle
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@Ira Schwartz, yep, you’re 100% correct! I did a count this afternoon and I have less than 40 bottles of old Raveneau left, hopefully the majority of them will be as good as this one!!

Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Clos de la Barre Meursault Chardonnay 2018

“Clos de la Barre” is a lieu dit monopole that has been owned by the Lafon family since 1894.

Opened sometime prior to dinner. The 2018 “Clos de la Barre” pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with apples, pineapple, white flowers, a whiff of matchstick, lemon, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and creamy. A really pretty wine. Perhaps even a little shy tonight. Quality is unquestionably high. Drink now through 2038.
— 10 days ago

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@Daniel Bloom that sounds borderline criminal.
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@Jay Kline “Borderline” is something we in PA. are well acquainted with.
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@Daniel Bloom lol! Touché.

Domaine Henri Boillot

Clos de la Mouchère Monopole Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2023

Solid Puligny Montrachet. Mr Boillot knows what he’s doing. Perfect accompaniment to a perfect lunch 👌
Tasting notes: hint of citrus, peach and vanilla.
— a day ago

Marta Jackowska
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