Tasting Notes: Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday! Before we celebrate the coming weekend, we want to look back on drinks the Delectable community enjoyed and consumed this week. We've gathered a handful of reviews and notes that caught our eye. From detailed notes to standout photos, the Delectable community was busy this week, and there are so many great posts to read. Mark your favorites and pick up a bottle to try this weekend. Cheers!

Gosset

Grand Rosé Brut Champagne Blend

Salmon in color with a gold tint.

Strong nose of currants, fresh cherries, yeast, spices, light brioche, earth, lemons and light almonds.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and medium plus size bubbles.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, citrus, green apples, lemons, herbs, sea salt, earth, yeast and minerals.

Nice finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty Rosé Champagne. Rich and complex. Nicely balanced and easy drinking right out of the bottle.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Wine Spectator 93 points.

Good by itself or with food.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$80.
— 4 hours ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

This drank beautifully. Loads of cherry and blackberry, some spice and leather, soft mouthfeel, fully integrated tannins. Loved it. Grilled rib eyes. Awesome dinner! — 5 days ago

Dave, Tom and 8 others liked this

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Dark Ruby red color with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and black currant with espresso, cacao, cedar and earthy spice notes. Good balance, lively acidity, fine tannins long ending with fruit and toasty tobacco spice! Nice! — 6 days ago

Paul, Juan and 2 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

dried red cherries and berries, sweet fresh wood- red floral, woodsy. vineyard is near Rredwoods. integrates long tannins. moderate tannins. — 8 days ago

"Odedi", Joel and 4 others liked this

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 2022

2022 vintage. Last tasted 3.12.25 (9.3). Still fairly smooth although the body and plushiness have dwindled a modicum in a little over a year. Not exactly scary/frightening BDX. Easy to love. 8.12.26. — 2 days ago

Doug, Bob and 14 others liked this

Ruffino

Modus Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

Old standby. I guess i haven't written about the 2022. This wine is softer than previous bottlings. Typical Sangiovese flavors, though the tiny bit of Cabernet Franc is apparent. Cherry, sweet tobacco, a bit heavy on florals, lower tannins but a lingering finish.
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— 4 days ago

Tom, Peter and 23 others liked this
Sharon B

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I love the whites! Cheers
Dave

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Can't say I've had them! @Sharon B
Sharon B

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The Orvieto Classico is my favorite

Château de la Dauphine

Fronsac Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015

Very nicely coming together with plush velvety Merlot Fruits, menthol note, smooth tannines, cedar, smoke and a medium long finish. Best on day 2. — 6 days ago

Sagee, Tom and 2 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Syrah Blend 2023

Lovely wine. As my wife said, “oh, this is tasty!” Really sums it up. Great balance of big fruit with herbal/olive like flavors and acidity. so good with food. — 3 days ago

Sagee, Tom and 4 others liked this
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Stolpman has been killing it.

Dom Pérignon

P2 Brut Champagne Blend 2000

Really fresh and dazzling on the nose. Lime, steeliness, salinity. A lovely rounded mouthfeel. Classy and delicious. Excellent — 5 days ago

Jay, Juan and 8 others liked this
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First time I had the 2000 P2 was a handful of years ago and I’m about to have it again this week. Looking forward to checking in on it!
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Always enjoyable

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2011

I never expected the 2011 Chambertin to have such a firm backbone! I opened it yesterday at 3:30 for decanter breathing, then started glass-breathing at 6:30. Right after pouring, it was extremely tight – it wasn't until 8:30, after two full hours in the glass, that the aromas finally emerged: intense floral and powdery rose notes, with a powerful structure, great depth, and hints of chocolate, earth, leather, tobacco, and a peppery spice. The fruit was certainly there, but it wasn't soft or delicate. To be honest, this was a great wine in terms of aroma, structure, and quality – but it wasn't easy drinking. It felt like hard work, and frankly, it's not my preferred style. I took half the bottle home. Then tonight at 6:00, I opened the remaining half – and wow, the nose was bursting with wild roses, violets, and powdery perfume. The palate was a pure delight: the tannins had turned incredibly silky, with black cherry and sour plum intertwined, finishing clean, sweet, and refreshing. Completely opened up. This wine, when closed, is deep, introverted, and grand in structure; once open, it becomes flamboyant and exuberant. From now on, I think the best approach for Chambertin is an 8-hour decanter breather, followed by glass-breathing to appreciate its evolution along the way. — 7 days ago

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