Larmandier-Bernier

Terre de Vertus Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Champagne 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

9.4

Just delicious and deep and hitting its stride.
Complex and balanced with minerality, acid, chalky goodness — 18 days ago

Ira liked this

Francoise Bedel

L'âme de la Terre Champagne Blend

Alan Weinberg

9.2

So good I had to have another bottle. — 3 months ago

jesus, Severn and 3 others liked this

Coeur de Terre

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. Not quite as nice as the 2021 vintage but still pretty good OR Pinot value to be had. 6.26.24. — 5 months ago

Severn, Ray and 6 others liked this

Larmandier-Bernier

Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne Chardonnay 2016

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Nice soft mousse body, yellow peach, tropical melons, pineapple, some lemon meringue, lime zest, slightly bitter apple cider, whipped cream, hard chalkiness, alluvial limestone, saline, sea fossils, bread crust, yeastiness, yellow florals, racey acidity, nicely balanced & structured with a finish that lasts 90 seconds.

Needs a few more years in bottle. — 7 months ago

Juan, Paul and 12 others liked this

Domaine Viret

Renaissance Terre de Cosmoculture Red Rhone Blend

Peter Sultan

9.4

What a fascinating Rhone blend, from a far south appellation and vigneron I’ve never encountered. Given the 18years of bottle age plus pre release, some serious stuffing- especially at 15% abv- but really presents more like a fresh, slightly funky northern Rhone, ie, Syrah. Like George Clooney in ballet shoes, but truly graceful. Deep black fruits, some gaminess & feral qualities. Apparently the maker subscribes to such a higher order of biodynamics that he holds a patent on it. Finish fairly long & satisfying. Paired with the main courses of a modern Korean tasting menu, including roast duck. Doesn’t have to be a unicorn to be enjoyed, but this one is. Very special. Rosenthal book. — 2 months ago