David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

My continued quest to try as many 2022 Burgundies as possible.

On the nose, beautiful mid red berry w/ some darker fruits, bright red florals that are slightly withering.

Lovely, ripe, juicy strawberries, cherries, pomegranate, raspberries with tones of blueberries. Light dusty, dry top soils, dry twig, sagebrush, dry river stone, crushed, dry, limestone, some barrel shavings due to their 1/3 new oak use, understated red cola, baking soda, some light dry herbs, bright, red, dark & some blue forals, big acidity (maybe a bit too acidic) with a lovely fresh, elegant finish that lands a bit short. This doesn’t show a ton of depth now, but may in time. — 19 days ago

Dan Higginson

9.4

Marshmallow, pineapple, juicy — 4 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

In my quest to compare old v new world kicking it off with olld world. I was worried this would be an oak bomb based on some previous vintages but there is restraint here. Golden vanilla and somehow green on the nose. The palate is bordering on rich but not. Cool climate fun that is balanced by baking spice and sass. I like this. If you want kosher for Passover (albeit not mevushal) this is for you. I’m neither of those things but finding it a pleasant Chard that flirts with oak just enough to keep enjoying. — 5 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

My continued quest to try as many 2022 Burgundies as possible.

So, after my first sip, I stopped & went to grab one of these and got the last floor bottle. This is my red burgundy wheelhouse.

The nose is somewhat subtle at this stage. But is dark, somewhat big and definitely brooding. Slightly candied darker fruits with beautiful dark, fresh & withering florals framed in violets.

The palate shows beautiful, near perfect ripe fruits of; dark cherries, plum, poached strawberries with hues of purple & blue. There are fairly pronounced tannin profiles in all this wines in this tasting. This shows more than the others. The body/mouthfeel is excellent. Dry top soils, dry, crushed rock power, dry herbs, red cola, both licorices, soft, dark spices, light baking spices, used tobacco, dry leather, a bit of lightly grilled meats, dry river stone, dry brush, bright red & dark florals framed in violets, excellent acidity and a excellent finish that is well; structured, balanced with elegance and last two-minutes.

10 plus years of cellaring will yield another two points.

— 19 days ago

Cullen Carlin

9.1

Great blend that cuts against the grain. Tons of complexity and flavor with a smooth finish. — 4 years ago

Norma Normington

9.3

Nice nose. I’m not really sure how to describe the taste other than smooth as silk; very pleasant. Possibly because it’s aged extremely well? Found it on clearance in my quest for older vintage wines and I’m quite happy with it! — 5 years ago

Richard McCormack

9.5

Wow. That's a top class Pinot. I am drinking it with great friends so maybe I'm looking through rose color glasses but wow. — 6 months ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.1

Sunday night rosemary and lemon roast chicken led me to this trusty standby. Love the cherry, dried herb and eucalyptus. But also launched a quest for an excellent, sub 30 Barbaresco . . . — 2 years ago

Jorge Pazos

9.0

Visita Castell d'Encus — 5 years ago

Martin Mazner

9.1

Enjoyed on the Seabourn Quest Boston to Montreal cruise Oct 2019 — 5 years ago