Reviews

Simon Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot

A seamless and pure delivery of yellow citrus, wet lime stone, and faint white flowers glide across the palate effortlessly, providing just enough zesty concentration to convince you of its 1er Cru…

Sine Qua Non Syrah B 20

In an absolutely gorgeous place right now. Completely elevated both texturally and flavorfully, especially compared to when I had it a couple of years ago (94 points from me back then, as it was…

Domaine Duroché Chardonnay Bourgogne

A little too restrained and straight-laced for my personal preference. I would've liked to see a bit more oomph and personality here beyond the basic light and airy yellow citrus flavors. Predictable…

Domaine Anne et Hervé Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers Vieilles Vignes

Boy this puppy is locked and loaded at the moment, with so much surging energy it's gonna take a bit for it to totally unfurl. A primary power-pusher of fuzzy purple and red fruit flavors that hit…

Domaine des Rémizières Hermitage Blanc Cuvée Émilie

Honeydew and cantaloupe are complimented by lemon pith, dried pear, and apricot notes. Aptly dry from beginning to end, but with a decent degree of mouthwatering attributes to sustain a profile that…

Weingut Prinz Hallgartener Frühernberg Riesling trocken

A very fine example of trocken Riesling, with just the slightest tinge of lemon and lime sweetness on the front end of the attack to set off the succulent buttons on the palate; the core fruit then…

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Cuvée Guy Moreau

Clean and pure with just enough citrus punch to have you believing it's a 1er Cru. Not exceptionally captivating or overly complex at this stage, but indeed a fresh representation of Chablis. This…

Henri Boillot Bourgogne

Accessible flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, and a dash of spice set off this Bourgogne in a fashion that is immediately pleasing. It over-performs a tick or two above its class, fanning out…

Henri Germain et Fils Pinot Noir Bourgogne

Up from the nose wafted scents of spring flowers and fresh strawberries, however the palate offered a thin and overly lithe presentation of watery rhubarb and some citrus peel. No mid-palate drop at…

Jerome Blin Champagne La Pouillote Extra Brut

2015 base; disgorged 2019 with 40 months on the lees. 80/20 Pinot Meunier/Chardonnay.

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre d'Antan

A strong floral and citrus nose sets up the palate for flavors of lime, acacia, creamy lemon, white melon, creme fraiche, and white travertine. An elevated smooth texture counterbalances the punchy…

Domaine des Malandes Chablis Cuvée Tour du Roy Vieilles Vignes

Honeyed lemon, peach, apricot, and some faint stone come together in an inviting and fun Chablis. There are subtle hints of 1er depth here, with a richness (by Chablis standards) that draws you in…

Famille Moussé Champagne L'Extra Or Perpetuelle Blanc de Noirs Dégorgment Tardif

Mirabelle plum, dried apricot, black cherry/kirschwasser, red apple, echinacea, bruised lemon rind, brioche crust, and roasted hazelnut flavors stylishly surrender themselves on the front end of the…

Domaine Vincent and Sophie Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Baudines

Open and supple, the 1er Cru Baudines from Vincent & Sophie Morey shows some typicity of the 2016 vintage with a medium-to-full bodied dose of flowing fruit coating the mouth with a melting…

Buisson-Charles Bourgogne Blanc Hautes Coutures

In a string of Bourgogne Blancs I've been sampling throughout the week, this came across a bit angular and biting, as if the alcohol was the culprit making for a more abrasive finish, clipping and…

André Heucq Champagne Hommage Parcellaire les Roches

So this Champagne is SERIOUS business. If ever there was a wine crafted for the uber-geek of wine geeks, this one gets the magna cum laude distinction in oenophile nerddum arithmetic. Hyper-vigilant…

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis

Exceptionally tasty and zingy for its class, with lemon and lime juice, white stone, chalk, and some gratifying peach and pear notes that add some complexity to the citrus and mineral elements.…

Peter Lauer Stirn Faß 15

Lime juice, candied lemon drop, Squirt, quince, lemon verbena, dried apricot, honey, ginger, faint petrol, and wet limestone. Ripe and juicy, with the sweetness kicking into gear mid-palate but…

Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Bourgogne Blanc

Clean and pure lemon juice flavors deliver a straight and even-keeled push across the palate, giving the impression of a clarified and semi-refined profile. Not a ton of depth or complexity, but…

Henri Boillot Bourgogne Blanc

Clean and pure, with a clarity that keeps the register and delivery a bit higher and linear. With air, lemon juice, lemon seed, quince, and green apple skin notes are coaxed out. There's some…

Henri Germain et Fils Bourgogne Côte d'Or Blanc

Flirting with 1er Cru intensity (in fact, I could have easily mistaken this for a 1er Fairendes), this base Bourgogne is one of the most impressive I've had in its class. This totally obliterated a…

Pierre Boisson Bourgogne Blanc

Lemon water and faint crystalline. Clean to the point of sanitized. Diluted and fleeting. Very little persistence and even less depth. Instantly forgettable.

Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux Divergente

Smooth and lithe, with notable purity of fruit. Blackberry with a lively injection of olive brine and sea spray. The saline element lifts the core, making for a slightly higher register delivery.…

Domaine des Rémizières Hermitage Cuvée Émilie

Blackberry-meets-cranberry in this beautifully pitched Hermitage that showcases both balance and succulence, all the while avoiding any heaviness. No heat nor hard edges here. Medium acid. Starts as…

Domaine des Rémizières Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Cuvée Christophe

Unripe banana, white melon, white peach, cantaloupe, and orchard fruit. Balanced and straightforward on delivery. Finishes dry. Luckily no oxidative or brassy notes. Fairly fresh tasting but not…