Much more wired-tight than previous vintages, this primary pumpkin has yet to peacock (nice alliteration, right?!). This was a PnP (and likely should been a decant). Hyper-focused and chiseled,…
Similar to the 2012 version but with a bit more of an understated flavor profile overall. Nicely balanced, showing subtle mature lemon and white cherry notes; limestone and bark show up mid-way…
Though it hasn't been able to catch up to the phenomenal 2012 version, this 2013 offers a nice drive of yellow citrus and black cherry flavors, along with the typical rustic PM tinge of bark and…
Previous notes apply. A great combo of seriousness and fun flavor. A nicely structured body and a sophisticated, chiseled delivery. I LOVE the uniqueness and complexities associated with the Pinot…
Previous notes apply, though the fruit seems to have backed-off a bit. A little lighter and drier than I recall. Served in a BDX glass, which helped fan out the flavors and broaden the spectrum…
I continue to love the keen delivery on this wine. The apple skin and quince notes interplay well with the limestone minerality and saline components. A bit linear on the front end of the attack, but…
Crisp and refreshing, but with that signature Pinot Meunier funkiness that pushed out earthy, saline notes of peach and red apple skin, strawberry seed, watermelon, white stone fruit, and rocky soil.…
PnP with a beautiful pink rose colored hue. Once the bubbles tapered off, the nose showed hints of watermelon, strawberry, and lemon peel. On the palate, a lovely delivery of pink grapefruit,…
Notes of yellow and red apple skin, marzipan, quince paste, freshly grated ginger, wet limestone, crab shell, and hints of Dalmatia fig orange spread (but without the sweetness). A bit of a funky but…
A very noteworthy Champagne in that it offered some nice upfront, agreeable flavors and didn't clamp down on the back end with any harsh dryness the way some lesser brut Champagne sparklers often do.…
