Shay A

9.2

Zero expectations here, and I am now on the hunt for more. Absolutely killer and (evidently) a wonderful QPR.

Didn’t know what type of profile to expect here, but I (incorrectly) assumed it would be somewhere in the middle and while pleasant enough, nothing to write home about. What I found was a wine that reminds me an awful lot of Domaine de la Bongran’s EJ Thevnet (all time favorite of mine), yet dialed back just a touch. Light gold in the glass, big aromatics of ripe peach, yellow fruits, and a dash of baking spice. Texturally is leans bigger, but the finish snaps back with great acidity. Lemon cream, golden raspberries, limestone and a vibrant finish. Whereas the Bongran has a touch of sweetness, this has more of a small perception of sweetness. Loved it. — 20 days ago

Ben Tang

9.0

Bright, bitter lemon tartness and acidity, high minerality bordering on salinity. More bodied starfruit and melon flavors. — 3 months ago

Serge Mismetti

9.1

CuvéePastoral — 4 months ago

Martijn

9.2

Delicious chardonnay. Full bodied and long….. — a month ago

Fabian Kühlhorn

9.2

Big wine that started off very good but seemed to turn great with time in the decanter. Big bodied, great acidity, complex and a long finish. — 3 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

2007 | Chardonnay
Daniel Barraud; La Verchère VV
Burgundy; Maconnais, Poiully-Fuissé, France
(92-94; drink 2017-27+)

Nose has recently cut yellow apple, fresh pineapple, cane sugar and faint beeswax.
Palate has tart/under-ripe pineapple/yellow apple, lemon zest with mild chalky notes; plenty of acid to keep the palate lively. A great vintage for white Burgundy; A standout bottle from a heavily diminished case.

Paired with boneless chicken thighs, gnocchi, Parmesan cream sauce and kale from the garden (picked today, January!). — 4 months ago

Louis Martin

9.0

Medium body, crisp and clean, went well with an olive oil dressed seafood pasta. — 2 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 2 February 2024 at Lake Ridge Restaurant, Round Lake, NY

Reception wine. — 3 months ago

Andrew

9.1

Very good. Decent value at US$28. Bright and fresh with a touch of oak. — 3 months ago

Justin Michel

9.2

Met Astrid Theo No op het strand top PF — 4 months ago