Vazart-Coquart Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut 2005
“Pale gold. Highly aromatic nose melds grapefruit, crushed stone, white pepper and gunflint. Distinctly backward and mineral-driven, with a chewy texture and very good concentration to the spicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors. The citrus and spice flavors spread out on the long, incisive finish. This is a baby.”
90 Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Gonet-Medeville Cuvée Théophile Grand Cru Extra Brut 2003
“60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir, raised in older barriques. Yellow-gold. Musky peach and nectarine on the nose, with hints of poached pear and smoky lees and an exotic note of wild strawberry. Fresh and incisive but deep in orchard fruit and floral flavors, with notes of cherry pit and hazelnut emerging on the back half. Subtly smoky on the finish, leaving behind notes of spicecake and red fruits. This is showing very good energy . . .”
91 Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Perrier-Jouët Cuvée Belle Epoque Fleur de Champagne Brut (1.5L) 1995
“Soft and round, with more exotic fruit characters. This is ripe, the acidity well integrated. Citrus and toast mix with ripe apricot and pineapple. It exudes the more seductive side of this famous brand, now mature . . .”
93 Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
Boyer-Martenot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Cailleret 2010
"This is just as elegant as the Perrière though the aromatic profile is notably different as there are more citrus and spice nuances to the rose petal and wet stone scents. There is excellent energy to the exceptionally rich yet well-detailed flavors that brim with dry extract that coats the mouth on the saline and essence of stone suffused finish that delivers exceptionally good persistence."
93 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com
Domaine Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne 2009
". . . the 2009 Corton-Charlemagne is in absolutely stunning form . . . . the explosion of aromas on the nose is pulsating – wet limestone, acacia, white peach and citrus lemon, all with terrific delineation. The palate does not disappoint, with fabulous balance, a real sense of drive, and a crescendo of flavors in the mouth matched by perfectly judged acidity and an extraordinarily long tail. To be frank, this is one of the best Corton-Charlemagnes I have encountered in a long time."
96 Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate
Domaine Bart Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2014
19.5/20 La Revue du Vin de France
Dubreuil-Fontaine Corton Perrieres 2013
"From a 0.60 ha parcel. A markedly more complex and notably more sauvage mélange of both red and dark currant is copiously fortified with notes humus, forest floor and smoke. There is excellent volume and plenty of muscular punch to the big-bodied flavors that terminate in a robust, serious, moderately tannic and solidly persistent finish."
91 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com
Pascal Marchand Charmes-Chambertin 2010
". . . notes of earth and underbrush eventually emerge on the very ripe cherry and blue berry scents. There is good richness to the round, delicious and supple medium-bodied flavors that possess a suave mid-palate . . ."
90 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com
Domaine d’Eugénie Vosne-Romanée Clos d’Eugénie 2009
“A monopole of the former Domaine Clos Frantin measuring 0.57 ha. A more restrained and slightly less lavishly spiced nose features ripe dark berry fruit and earth aromas that merge gracefully into the focused, concentrated and firm middle weight flavors that are supported by tannins that are less fine but there is notably more complexity and slightly better length as well . . . . This too is an excellent villages."
90 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com
Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Charles Vineyard 2010
“A supple, graceful style, deceptively elegant and understated, with crushed rock and mineral supporting crushed raspberry and black cherry, ending with a dash of anise.”
91 James Laube, Wine Spectator
Château Bellevue Mondotte 2008
“This deep, ink-colored elixir displays blackberry, truffle, coffee, smoke, and mineral notes in the perfume. The palate enjoys being slathered in layers of rich, ripe, blackberry, black cherry and boysenberry flavors. The pure, velvety, decadent finish remains for over 40 seconds."
96 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence 2008
“. . . the 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage. Copious aromas of charcuterie, smoked duck, Chinese hoisin sauce, kirsch, black currants and black tea jump from the glass of this dense, full-bodied, rich, concentrated, impressive wine.”
94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 1991
". . . An opaque, deeply saturated, purple-colored wine with a super sweet, pure nose of black-cherries, cassis, minerals, and vanilla. The wine possesses exceptional richness, full body, ripe tannin, and a blockbuster finish."
94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Monticello Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Corley Reserve 1989
“A bright, full-bodied, fruity Cabernet, marked by tart, lively cherry and plum flavors that are deep and intense. Well balanced . . .”
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