Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is my first experience w/ this producer. Reading…a family Domaine that started farming in 49 and made their first wines in 1980 if my short-term memory still works. Built it into 11 Hectares, which is fairly big in Burgundy and certainly so for a family Domaine.

This is one of my favorite vineyards. Particularly fond of Hubert Lamy’s work in this vineyard. The exception was 23, which I felt was too lean. I don’t buy Lamy anymore as when I first started buying it, it was around $50. Now, $160 for their 22. I bought my last two bottles in 22.

This 23 was a much better value at $59.

The nose is bursting w/ expression. Green apple, lime pulp w/ rind, Meyer lemon to meringue pie, kiwi, white stone fruit-peaches/nectarines, pineapple, green melons, honeysuckle, notes of butterscotch, touch of dry to moist herbs, some fresh mint leaves, frothed cream, saline, dry chalky powder to bits, understated white spice, volcanic minerals, dry limestone, yellow lilies, blooming jasmine with greens.

The palate is ripe, lush & cool stream like. Green apple, lime pulp w/ rind, Meyer lemon to meringue pie, kiwi, grapefruit, white stone fruit-peaches/nectarines, pineapple, green melons, honeysuckle, notes of butterscotch, some caramel, touch of dry to moist herbs, some fresh mint leaves, dry stem/twig, frothed cream, saline, dry to slightly dry chalky powder, white spice w/ just a touch of palate heat, volcanic minerals, dry limestone marl to powder, yellow lilies, blooming jasmine with greens, excellent to near perfect acidity, well balanced-structured, mid tension with an elegant finish that lasts nearly two-minutes and lands on volcanics & chalk powder.

I bought more when I finished my notes. This will improve a point in the next 3-5 yrs. In today’s white burgundy world, this at $59 is kind of a steal. 23 whites shining & over 22, which I love as well. — a month ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

Still one of the great alt whites in the world.

N: swirling white and yellow flowers. Almost an echo of tropical fruit.

P: delicious. Clean. Balanced. Juicy. Liquid yellow flowers. Some crunch. Mountain steam. Amazing elegance.

9.5-9.6. Sick value at this price.

Fass selections — 8 months ago

Brooke Burt

9.5

Best chardonnay I’ve ever had — a year ago

Sharon B

9.2

A nice Chardonnay that we paired with a Saint Nectaire cheese. The wine is full bodied with notes of lemon zest, going very well this creamy French cheese that my brother brought back to share. @Delectable Wine this is the Savigny-Les-Beaune thanks! — 5 years ago

with Eric

Ron Siegel

9.1

Needed an hour of air to open. — 6 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on May 11, 2019 at Home]

We bought this wine when we visited the winery in Sancerre. Beautiful dessert wine. Late harvest Sauvignon Blanc from a cool climate. Fresh flowers with a chalky note on the nose. Inviting golden honey notes, but sweetness is restrained compared to a Sauternes. Golden raisin, vein of minerality, with great balance. — 7 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2018 vintage. Golden. 5.15.26. — 2 months ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

Initially tannic but this is full bodied and lush as it opened up — 5 months ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.7

ruby red color, bright notes of ripe blackberry - great with duck — 7 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2020 vintage. Last tasted 01.09.25 (9.3) and 01.24.24 (9.3). Featuring less acidity than last two visits. Still nice but not as nice. Maybe an outlier bottle? 9.26.25. — 9 months ago

romo

9.3

Stripped down serious A game. Only for clinical tasters and WB fans. Wow. — a year ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

Caramel, burnt peach, toasted oak, full, long. — 5 years ago

Ed Ryder

8.9

Rich and creamy but not cloying in any way, definite ageing potential, and lovely length — 6 years ago

romo

9.1

Called Chenin. Nutty and advanced for 16. - at Mike’s. — 2 months ago

Chris MacLean

8.9

Rather beefy and blunt, but no major flaws — 7 months ago

with Sarah

Sally Neal

9.1

Delicious. A Friday afternoon with friends — 7 months ago

Carolyn Verheyen

9.3

Earthy Pinot with forest floor notes and cherry or cranberry flavors. Nice balance. — 9 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Saint Cosme is famous for its estate vineyards in Gigondas but they are also a highly regarded negociant with long standing relationships throughout the Rhone, giving them access to fruit from some highly regarded lieu-dits. Their Cote Rotie is no exception and this was a killer expression of 2014, if you’re into that sort of thing like I am. This bottle was provided from my cellar and was purchased upon release. Opened and splash decanted just before service. No formal notes and holy whole cluster Batman! This was straight up bussin, with rotundone for dayz! A black pepper and olive bomb with all of the garrigue and purple flowers your heart could ask for and some blood and bacon for good measure. The tannins are well integrated and the fruit is just really well balanced with the structure at this point. The finish was long with a dance of fruit and earth on the palate that was hugely satisfying. Some might be turned off by the sanguine, feral funkiness this wine possesses but for me, it’s hugely charming. Drink now or over the next 5-10 years with ease. Would be great with a meal or on its own (as it was tonight). — 3 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

8.9

Another forgotten 10 bottles, luckily of a very good year. The wine is old but still very nice in color, vibrant, wet leaves, cranberry. Drink now. — 5 years ago

Marissa Christy

8.9

Nutty aroma and a pleasant funk (distant cow, as I’m wont to say). Lemony crisp yet full on the tongue with a echoing finish like an aged sherry. Toasted almond. Sean approved. — 8 years ago