My last bottle of the 15 vintage CDM rouge I had stored in my kitchen refrigerator. The strong reductive elements and aromas have pretty much blown off and this was showing very well. Smooth, silky with some medicinal cherry and forest floor/green moss. I think this is probably one of my favorite CDB rouge wines still to this day & I believe this year or last year was the 150th anniversary of the Mouches cru/vineyard. And a special congratulations to my friend Veronique who made this wine & just received the highest honor in France. Pretty cool! — 2 years ago
2014 Enjoyed with Veronique, Phil & Ray in Palo Alto. Bold with strong cherry finish. — 3 years ago
Enjoyed Rafael, Veronique & Phil on a warm Saturday night in Menlo Park. — 4 years ago
Fantastic Riesling from their oldest vines in the Frohnenberg lieu-dit in Herrlisheim (south of Eguisheim). Loamy-limestone terroir. Farmed biodynamically. Lively, vibrant. Aromas of white fruit, candied lemon, grass, mineral. Great texture. Good length. Excellent value — a year ago
1. BF that knows wine: This wine. Is like having to listen to the cold hard truth. Kinda dry. Kinda bitter. But you appreciate it.
2. Friend that took UC Davis Coursera wine Class (and also knows a decent Amt): on the nose - it reminds me of earl grey tea. Herbaceous but not entirely herbaceous. It needs to breathe a bit. On the palette - in the beginning, it’s so flavorful I want to say full body, but it’s not. It’s perky - but not crispy. Between stone fruit and dark fruit - it’s a red fruit. A little bit - but not too much fruitiness. It’s great and I’d drink again!
3. Me: Juicy! Excellent wine to drink in a NYC outdoor hut seating with friends. Pairs well with Astrology talk. — 2 years ago
Enjoyed with Rafael, Veronique & Phil in my backyard in Menlo Park. Very special & very French! Loved it! — 4 years ago
PINOTNOIR-TASTING#5
Tuiled dress, expressive nose. Slightly oxidized, nuts. evolved character, mushrooms, strawberry and spice notes. Fine and airy mouth of a beautiful intensity. Advanced notes and declining freshness suggest that this wine is at the end of its peak. A beautiful jewel to drink now.
Robe tuilée, nez expressif. Légèrement oxydé, noix. caractère évolué, champignons, notes de fraise et d’épice. Bouche fine et aerienne d’une belle intensité. Des notes évoluées et la fraîcheur déclinante suggèrent que ce vin est sur la fin de son apogée. Un beau bijoux à boire maintenant. — 2 years ago
Aromatic and floral nose. Round, lively, balanced sweetness
— 2 years ago
Riesling from the Frohnenberg lieu dit, in Herrlisheim (south of Eguisheim). Vines are 50+ years old and rooted in limestone soils. Farmed biodynamically. Citrus and some herbal notes. Very dry, fresh, vibrant, quite elegant. Amazing value.
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Daniel Sullivan
Tightly wound, fresh, fat cutting acid bomb:) — 4 months ago