David Kline

9.6

Ripest red cherry and red rose aromatic hybrid. Cherry and strawberry blossoms. Herbaceous basil and tarragon sweetness awash in warm plum and baked currants. Flowering elms with wet black bark. Finally, oak and smoke. Perfect integration on the palate. Ready now but also for the foreseeable. Sweet raspberry and blackberry flash and recede to an obverse tart cherry with incredible indelible, satisfying depth. Sweet tobacco is outlined by Saigon cinnamon, clove, allspice and a strangely sweet pepper dichotomy. Really a perfect wine in every way. Smoke and graphite find a way to bow into the shimmery finish with finesse.



#châteauléovillepoyferré #léovillepoyferré #saintjulien #bordeaux #2ndgrandcruclassédumédoc #leftbankbordeaux #leftbank #misenbouteilleauchâteau #bordeauxrouge #Cuvelier #familleCuvelier #frenchwines #rougefrançais — a year ago

David Kline

9.6

Briny lemon, dried apricot and hints of dried pineapple are eclipsed by ginkgo and light rye bread, cantaloupe and lime; Gardenia and white pepper with lillies. Exquisite mouthfeel, of tangerine, clementine, orange blossom, ripe lemon, creamy lemon panna cotta, white pomegranate seeds, olive cameo that dissipates into a sea spray and Northwest oyster with briny sweetness. #HappyNewYear #Champagne #growerschampagne #growersblend #bubbles #Palmerandcompany #Reims #brutréserve #brut #palmer #sparkler #frenchwines #france — 5 years ago

with Courtney

Tara Abernethy

8.9

A gold colored robe with visual evidence of viscosity and a bouquet hinting of citrus, mainly lemon and lime, and honey. Tangerine dominates on the palate with subtle secondary notes of undergrowth. The acidity is remarkable, yet it is still a fairly balanced little gem that lingers on and on. #sancerre #sauvignonblanc #frenchwines #apéro #vin_elegance #summernights — 7 years ago

Michelle Carchedi

9.0

Enjoyed this solid Bordeaux at @theodeon. It showed both fruit and tannins. The deep dense color and rich flavor backed the plum and dark berry fruitiness with the right amount of savory. #frenchwines #bordeau #bordeauxandburgers #bordeaux #chateaugloria #saintjulien #redwine #redwines #frenchredwine @theodeonnyc — 4 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Smoky plum meets dank river and beef and ham’s baby on blacktop, with black rye, oregano, deer spoor, clay, and blackened corn meal. Medium mouthfeel, sharp plum-skin plus cranberrythat softens to raspberry and dried strawberry, rhubarb and miracle berry. Actually holding up well since 2005. #cdp #châteauneuf #chateauneufdepape #rhone #rhoneblend #frenchwines #xavier #anonyme #xaviercdpanonyme — 5 years ago

with Courtney

John Asbury

9.4

Burgundy from the lower end of Cote Chalonnaise. It’s light and earthy with a soft nose of mushrooms from an enchanted forest. Oh, so good! Love this Mercurey. #mercurey #burgundywine #bourgogne #frenchwines — 6 years ago

Michelle Carchedi

9.3

You were right @jenpelka @theriddlernyc!!!!#paulbara #specialclub #grandcruchampagne was delicious. Effervescent Liquid honey just went on and on lingering well after the swallow. #champagne #frenchwines — 4 years ago

Michelle Carchedi

8.8

Very young, very minerally and earthy. Needs to breath a bit. @cotedebrouilly #cotedebrouilly #redwine #frenchwines #francegonzalvez — 5 years ago

with Nicolette

Ainsley

8.8

Lemon rind, steely minerals and pineapple notes. Med + acidity. A nice find! #chablis #chardonnay #frenchwines #mineralityliveshere — 5 years ago

Aric Sandoval

8.6

Introduction to #bandol A bold rose that goes well with food. #frenchwines #provence #rosewines #thisiswhatido — 7 years ago