Tasted blind. Medium to dark gold. Nice weight. Old/leesy nose with notes of apricot, bruised apple, pineapple, apple cider. Muted acidity at first. But with 6 hours of air the zing of acidity powers up. I'm in the "it's not chardonnay" camp. After going through a mental list of "what it's not" I arrive at a guess of 95 Chave Blanc. This got better through the day. Surprisingly good for the hot vintage.
Tasted blind. Medium to dark gold. Nice weight. Old/leesy nose with notes of apricot, bruised apple, pineapple, apple cider. Muted acidity at first. But with 6 hours of air the zing of acidity powers up. I'm in the "it's not chardonnay" camp. After going through a mental list of "what it's not" I arrive at a guess of 95 Chave Blanc. This got better through the day. Surprisingly good for the hot vintage.
Oct 31st, 2022
Putting this one back to bed for another 10.
Putting this one back to bed for another 10.
Jun 9th, 2022
Beautiful golden apple, marzipan and marcona almond finish. Beautiful acidity with a slight orange pith notes all around.
Beautiful golden apple, marzipan and marcona almond finish. Beautiful acidity with a slight orange pith notes all around.
Nov 25th, 2019
brilliant. Seamless. drinking great now but could go another ...5. Peach, apricot, melon, honey, wax, mineral. medium weight and rich in flavor. Long with varietal spicy finish
brilliant. Seamless. drinking great now but could go another ...5. Peach, apricot, melon, honey, wax, mineral. medium weight and rich in flavor. Long with varietal spicy finish
Apr 26th, 2018Tasted blind. Medium gold. Heavy in the glass with aromatic and dramatic nose. Notes of lemon, peach, quince, cinnamon and other spices. Rich and round in the mouth. Full body. Guessed 95 Chave Blanc. Really stood out given the big nose this has.
Tasted blind. Medium gold. Heavy in the glass with aromatic and dramatic nose. Notes of lemon, peach, quince, cinnamon and other spices. Rich and round in the mouth. Full body. Guessed 95 Chave Blanc. Really stood out given the big nose this has.
Apr 7th, 2018
One of the best older btls of Chave Blanc I've ever had. Outperformed 94 and 88 this year for me.
One of the best older btls of Chave Blanc I've ever had. Outperformed 94 and 88 this year for me.
Oct 13th, 2017
Honeysuckle, peach, umami, and a lovely bitterness
Honeysuckle, peach, umami, and a lovely bitterness
1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2016
Astounding red Syrah. Beautiful aromas of red fruit leather. Big but never rough. Vervet texture white pepper. Cherry. Long long finish. $250
Astounding red Syrah. Beautiful aromas of red fruit leather. Big but never rough. Vervet texture white pepper. Cherry. Long long finish. $250
1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2014
Hermitage Blanc
1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2013
Another perfect bottle of 2000! Mind blowing and expansive while still having grip. A genius wine
Another perfect bottle of 2000! Mind blowing and expansive while still having grip. A genius wine
Jul 7th, 2017
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
