Tom Garland

9.0

Happy Halloween! A one hour decant. A striking dark purple color. On the nose: dark cherry, floral, plum, graphite, and vanilla. Taste: plum, strawberry, minerals, a peppery mocha finish with some slightly bitter dry tannins and medium acidity...might need a little time. — 5 years ago

Hayden B. Oothout

9.1

This has held its age well. Subtle fruit, good tannin structure. It only needs about 20-30 mins in the decanter. A lot of tertiary flavors, mushroom, forest floor, earthy. Great experience! — 5 years ago

Gunja Gargeshwari

9.5

Fantastic! Second only to the Realm Phoenix but by a hairs margin! — 5 years ago

with Amit and Norman

Arden Barnett

9.3

Preserved lemons, elderflower, dried apricot. The acidic finish is a little overpowering with food right now. I’d give it a few more years in the bottle. — 5 years ago

with Clare

Joe D'Angelo

9.4

The 'Cuvée 1911' is an absolutely thrilling bottle of Champagne from winemaker Jean-François Clouet. Composed of 100% Pinot Noir, which sourced from Clouet’s ten best lieux-dits in the Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay. This Cuvée is a blend of vintages, primarialy consisting of 2008, with ’07, ’09, ’10 finishing the blend. It spent more than 6 years aging on its lees before its disgorgement in November, 2017. The wine itself is simply remarkable, as it is beautifully intense on the nose, with aromatics of Pazazz apple, toast, florals and minerals all instantly drawing you in. Even more captivating is its combination of weight, tension and gorgeous textural compisition. Wonderful flavors of orchard fruits and citrus continue to impress as they come together with a beautiful salinity character which persists through the pretty finish. An absolutely striking Champagne, which will continue to evolve gracefully for many years. — 5 years ago

with Dr.

Skip Smyser

9.4

Exceptional with 20 years too improve! Lush red fruit, hints of flint and tobacco. I have a case and probably won’t disturb again for 5 years. 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

Hanibal

9.3

wow....deliciously good. The aromatics were flying out the glass. The mineral side and structure in the mouth is beautiful...still young but is very much approachable. — 5 years ago

Evan Bienstock

9.3

Love this tiny producer in N. Cali. Wine was earthy but approachable in all the right ways. The table loved it. — 5 years ago

Steve Haro

9.0

Gym socks on the nose. Green pepper and Indian spices. Earth and tobacco notes with a clean, tannic finish. — 5 years ago