(Disgorged 2/15)- Always and forever my number 1 Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, tonight it is extra special with its coveted 2008 base and 2015 disgorgement. Always with imposing power, drive and crazy depth to its layers, it unfurls in a Burgundy glass to reveal its complex core of rich orchard fruit, roasted nuts, gun smoke, toasty oak and candied white flowers, all with seamless integration and balance. The palate is generous and detailed, with ripping citrusy acids, waves of saline laced chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that just keeps going. For me, a BdB benchmark. — 4 years ago
Tasted blind. Reddish amber tawny, translucent. Corky nose. Notes of light red fruit, cherry, herbs. Ethereal in it's delivery and still chewy. Very refined. The light cork taint makes it difficult to guess and the team's guesses are all over the planet (I'm in Bordeaux land). There is some good stuff inside this but cork taint comes on more with air... bummer. (M's 60th bday 3rd of 14) — 5 years ago
The consensus among Biblical scholars is that Jesus turned water into pinot noir for his first miracle. This bottle confirms that, even though it doesn’t quite reach the quality served at Cana that fateful day. — 7 years ago
2022 vintage. Medium/medium heavy body. Some old school notes. Some new school familiarities. Some detention memories. There's a darkness (of fruit) on the edge of town. Enduring legacy. A style she's trying to maintain. Nicely made and hard to say no. 4.15.26. — 4 months ago
Fruit forward with some earth and spice. Very light. It grew on me. — 7 months ago
250801 con vero y mati en Gastón, Madrid.
Beaujolais muy fresco, acidez en el punto, necesitaba temperatura, un poco de spice — a year ago
Very nice…
Beach Bistro nice suprise w the wine…
Not familiar prior to tonight (1.29.22) — 5 years ago
Best sparkling wines in America. Love the blanc de blancs. creamy but clean. — 7 years ago
This was surprisingly very nice — 7 years ago
Very fresh, clean, the softest mousse on the planet. Beautiful citrus, most delicate of minerals, gentle spice, grand acidity, focused precision and balance for days. Excellent. Just overtly expensive. — 6 months ago
On a different planet ... the nose is burgundian to the nth degree. Mature fruits yet still lifted by a bead of acidity. Earthy flavors are beginning to show up but the wine is still very primary. It is wines like these that make me remember why i fell in love with pinot. — 6 years ago
This wine is in its prime. Silky smooth tannins, rich mocha, black plum and baking spices. Very well developed with moderate acidity. The balance is truly incredible. An amazing farewell to NAPA Tony!!! Exceptionally done and it is aging beautifully! — 7 years ago
Rich and warm — 7 years ago
Kristen Grimes
Have to drink American wine on the 4th of July, right? 🤭
Minerally fruit aromas... strawberry, cherry, lime... that all come through on the palate with delicate bubbles, tart acidity and all the lingering minerals.
Rosé Soirée 2025 winner! — a month ago