The Long White

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1989

Great fill, first 2/3 of the cork came out via Ah-So, last 1/3 via waiters’corkscrew (and no residue pieces left in bottle), lovely honeyed, buttery, saline, mineral and dried fruit aromas and flavors, spot on balancing acidity, not youthful but extremely fresh and lively on the palate, better than the 1986 Clos and 1989 Valmur opened 1-2 months ago, I remain extremely impressed by the 1989s, long, lingering finish, absolutely outstanding 1er Cru Chablis!! — 12 days ago

Jim Powers
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Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers that is a home run and exactly what we hope for when we store a bottle
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, yep, you’re 100% correct! I did a count this afternoon and I have less than 40 bottles of old Raveneau left, hopefully the majority of them will be as good as this one!!

Matthiasson

Linda Vista Vineyard Chardonnay

This was the first wine i put on my delectable account like 12 years ago. Tastes just as good today. — 13 days ago

Brian, Ira and 2 others liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Intense and briny with bright lemon fruit and a supple mineral oiliness in texture. So young but dazzling — 17 days ago

Jay, Bob and 4 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2016

2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne 🍾 🥂Cheers — 17 days ago

Tom, Joseph and 23 others liked this

Ruinart

Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay

K L
9.1

Yeasty and bright. Liked the rose better but this was very good — 4 days ago

Matt Dill
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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023

California eureka tasting. Stills. Anger — 3 days ago

Dom Pérignon

Altum Villare Brut Champagne Blend 2012

Such a special champagne from a special vintage. Who cares if it's a grand Maison and not growers... — 3 months ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2017

Light golden in color.

Beautiful nose of honeydew, apples, honeysuckle, tropical fruits, spices and melons.

Full-bodied with high acidity and long legs.

Sweet on the palate with apples, citrus, mangoes, spices, honeysuckle, herbs, honey and light earth.

Long finish with sweet honey notes.

This delicious 9 year old Sauternes is drinking beautifully now. Complex and interesting. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Feels very fresh, but a bit subdued and earthier right now, compared to other vintages. Will continue to age nicely in the next 40 years.

Loved the nose more than the palate here. So expressive.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Robert Parker 99 points.

A blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months. Drank from a 750ml bottle.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$450.
— 19 days ago

Juan, Rob and 16 others liked this
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@"Odedi" Nice bargain sipper!

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2018

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several days. Consistent throughout. The 2018 pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Bartlett pear, passion fruit, lanolin, honeysuckle and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and soooooo wooly. These Sandlands Chenin Blancs are fun with some age. Drink now through 2033. — 19 days ago

Vanessa, Brian and 11 others liked this

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne

Fresh, bubbly, with a hint of sweetness. Nice way to warm up for a decadent meal. — 14 days ago

Billy, Rob and 3 others liked this

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2015 pours a crystal clear, pale straw color with persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright green apple, star fruit, citrus tree blossom, lemon curd and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long. This is a baby but there’s already a lot of material here. The texture is extraordinary. Expect a long life ahead. Drink now with maybe a short decant, through 2055. Third tranche. Disgorged September of 2025. — a month ago

Zach, Vanessa and 10 others liked this
Somm David T

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Beautiful purity in this one.

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Lovely with Pat’s grilled salmon. Last of the bottles purchased from Amazon Fresh before closing. — 11 days ago

Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)

Meursault Chardonnay 2019

Valle de los encino eugenio b lalo o y russel bevan — a month ago

Juan, jesus and 1 other liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2000

Drink je droomwijnen diner @rijks. so young and fresh. White fruits, laser focused mouse, umami and a light degree of oxidation. Long finish and a great match with their beetroot signature dish. — 4 days ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Somm David T
9.3

This was good throughout dinner but really excelled for the Muscat Grape Sorbet. Generally not the biggest supporter of Sorbet, but theirs was outstanding as it was with the Dom.

@La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko Kyotitsu Resort, Mt. Fuji. 9/12/26
— 12 days ago

Dick, Ira and 16 others liked this

Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2019

Rich, racy with notes of lemon, orchid fruit, mineral & floral — 11 days ago

Jean-Philip, Tom and 5 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018

14.3% ban. It’s so good. Beautiful wine. This is a great wine to keep in the cellar. — 15 hours ago

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2007

Honey flavor with a pit fruit finish, smooth and rich, paired perfectly with an apple pie desert at a Commanderie de Bordeaux dinner at the Hope Club. — 13 days ago

Dom Pérignon

P2 Brut Champagne Blend 2000

It’s been five years since I last had the 2000 vintage of P2 and looking back on my notes, not a whole lot has changed though the autolytic notes seem to be more integrated into the entire package.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2000 P2 pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, ripe golden apple, raspberry, ripe soft rind cheese, a touch of mushrooms, lemon/lime citrus and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Loads of energy still. This remains a very special wine. Drink now through 2040+.
— a month ago

Zach, Paul and 13 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2021

Gift from Wes Gentle — 10 days ago