Shay A

9.2

This was served during my annual WWC hosting. Typical format of sparkler, three whites, four reds, one dessert, all served blind.

Marcel Deiss’s son is the winemaker. 50 Pinot Gris/40 Gewurtztraminer/ 10 Riesling. 100% whole cluster pressed for the Riesling and Gewurtztraminer, partially de-stemmed Pinot Gris. Macerated for 9 months in different amphorae.

I don’t know how you attach a score to this. Undoubtedly an orange wine, which I normally don’t drink. In color, it’s almost a pink tinge of orange. Aromatically, this could be Alsatian Muscat. Incredibly floral with a perception of sweetness. Strawberries romanoff, kiwi, orange blossom up front but the fruit fades to a more mineral/less sweet profile with great acidity. Very unique and worth seeking out more. — 9 months ago

Fredybeans

9.1

Rond plein un peu sphérique en milieu de bouche avec des beaux arômes presque terpéniques en finale
— 3 years ago

Michelle M

9.4

Pear, applesauce, lemon candy, ripe peaches, firecrackers, hint of white pepper on the nose. Nice creamy mouthfeel with pear, golden plum, candied lemon peel, powdered ginger on the palate. Needs a bit of time to warm up from the fridge and get some air after opening to become really great, but still going strong on the second day. — 9 months ago

Kevin Cahoon

9.2

Aromas were slight muted even after it was decanted with notes of blood orange, pear, smoked butter and an herbal hint. Air helps but nose stays a little compact. Palate is a touch soft on opening but gains focus with an hour of air. Pear and pear skin with mineral zest plus a hint of tangerine are the major flavors. Longish finish is smoky and frantic. Certainly not as exciting or vibrant as my last bottle. Not sure how to evaluate further development. — 2 years ago

Fredybeans

9.4

Robe jaune soutenue
Nez somptueux avec du beurre de al noisette fraîche
Bouche précise longue
Manque juste un terroir plus noble pour la profondeur
Très belle tenue à l air — 3 years ago

Riccardo Vendrame

Sommelier/Writer

9.0

14,8% di Alcol
22 g/l zucchero residuo
6 g/l acidità totale

Pinot Grigio solidissimo
con potenziale di invecchiamento decennale
(berlo adesso é stato prematuro)
anche perché l'annata 2017 é definita la migliore dal dopoguerra in Alsazia.

L'alcol sovrasta nettamente la dolcezza che resta molto equilibrata.
Lunghezza e acidità danno solidità a un corpo contraddistinto da frutta matura a pasta gialla.

Grandissimo vino, ma da attendere ancora a lungo perché trovi un perfetto equilibrio. — 3 years ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.2

Super beau Chambolle, a eu besoin d’air, fruits rouges et noirs, assez dense et soyeux comme texture, croquant, assez tight et jeune encore mais s’est montré superbe une fois ouvert avec de l’air un peu. Bien hâte de boire les prochaines dans quelques années. 92-93

Gorgeous Chambolle more on the powerful and tight side right now, needed air to show the gorgeous red and dark fruit, impressive texture, silky and enveloping, balanced and needs more time for the next bottles but great potential. — 2 years ago

Fredybeans

9.1

Cuvée élevage 9 ans
Robe jeune et noire
Nez précis fruit noire et lardé et frais
Bouche tendue très longiligne mais avec du gras en attaque la fin de bouche est plus creuse
Un manque d air ? — 3 years ago

Fredybeans

9.2

Robe fonce mais avec un petit signe d évolution
Nez sur la compote de fraise et d épice
Bouche fraîche au tanins fins et précis
Bonne tenue à l air — 3 years ago

Brandon Thiessen

8.9

Simple but nice easy quaffing glou glou — 3 years ago