Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2006 vintage. Open (not decanted) for an hour before tasting. Just starting to meld/knit together. Needs another half-decade to really strut its' stuff. Medium body with all the baby fat gonzo. Huge cigar/tobacco/baking chocolate/fudge with a clear as a bell note of ripe cherry still oscillating throughout. 5.26.23. — 2 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Whereas some 2010 White Burgundy (originally hailed as a top vintage) outside of the super upper echelon is overly advancing and dying to be drunk, 2010 PYCM Genevrieres has many years ahead. It needed a great deal of air before it could strut its stuff, but when it got there, that’s just what it did. A sufficient decant unleashes its core with killer yellow fruit intensity, white flowers, smoky minerals, hazelnuts and toasty oak. The palate becomes equally as intense with superb weight, a stunningly luxurious texture and a persistent and powerful finish. PYCM at its finest, but with an exceptional and lengthy future for 2010 Genevrieres. — 3 years ago

Doug Sayed

9.1

Bright blue and darker fruits, solid structure with nice finish. Needs a good decant or a bit more cellar time to strut its stuff. — 3 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Lovely medium weight Chablis…crisp lemon rind, Anguillan sea salt, and long textured finish. Clearly more defined as it warms… perfect vacation match with grilled red snapper and rice and peas. Definitely needs food to strut its stuff. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

I’ve enjoyed the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for almost 20 years and, along with a few DOCG’s in Italy, it’s one of the regions I have the most experience with. That being said, I’ve become very judicious with my buying over the last 5 years or so, concentrating on a small handful of producers that I’ve naturally gravitated towards. Domaine Charvin is one of those. No destemming, aged in concrete, no luxury cuvée, modest pricing. They’re just so old school and I just love it. The 2017 Charvin Rouge pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, it’s initially a bit reticent but changes dramatically with about 15min of air at which point it begins to really strut. First with bruised strawberries and whole fields of garrigue. With a little more coaxing, ripe brambles, spiced meat, and lavender join the party. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins (which seem to build with air), medium acid and fairly high alcohol though it never felt like a hot mess. In fact, the wine is beautifully balanced with ample structure providing a foundation for the abundance of fruit: red and black brambly fruit, with Herb de Provence, espresso and a touch of leather and dark olive. The finish is long and satisfying. A lovely Charvin that should deliver in style well past 2030 — 2 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

A very complete nose of brioche, citrus and apple pie. In the mouth air is needed to really give this a chance to strut its stuff. Prominent but not overwhelming acid at first but an hour of air makes this as round as a beach ball. The palate starts to duplicate the nose with an hour or so of time. Another positive ‘08 champagne ,with upside from here. — 4 years ago

Tyler Victory

9.0

Very tasty easy drinking wine. — 2 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

Epic but even at 10 years this is way too young. Only starting to strut its stuff. Needs another 5-10 easily. — 2 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.6

2013 Vintage. 14.9% ABV. Wow, this has aged well and is ready to strut it’s stuff. Big fruit and long finish. — 3 years ago

Paige Hicks

9.5

Pear notes. Very refreshing. Easy drinking. — 3 years ago