Solid wine. Fresh and lively lemon juice and citrus zest notes. Some travertine peeks through, but this is just starting its journey. Though certainly accessible now, it needs at least a handful of…
Less disjointed than the pervious bottle a couple of years ago, the 2018 Montmains is a luscious lemon curd kind of experience. Simple but not without its affable and alluringly succulent qualities,…
This was a peachy creamsicle otterpop kind of experience, with some sweet, ripe stone fruit and vanillin cream enveloping the yellow citrus elements in such a way that it masks the other mineral and…
Well isn't this just a happy little ray of sunshine popping out lemon/limey-ness and spring flowers all up and down its fun flavor profile. This is delivering on all fronts really so early on in its…
This bottle lacked a bit of zip. Succulent and full of deep lemon curd flavors, the execution rolls across the palate in a somewhat viscous delivery. Finishes with a sweet tinge that dulls the…
Even more lime and lemon zest notes kicking out of this bottle than the previous one, this bottle of Piuze Sechets is perhaps even more compelling than my other tours with it in the past. More…
This is still in the librarian zone. I should read my own previous notes more often and pay attention to my own advice to hold these puppies. Plus, it didn't help that it was served in a "Chardonnay"…
This was a bit sluggish on the first day. Lemon drop and yellow citrus notes slink around olive oil and grilled lemon rind flavors, making for a succulent but somewhat tensionless showing. Finishes…
A chameleon of sorts, and not one I would have blindly pegged as Chablis, this Raveneau carries signature exquisite balance and breadth, but certainly plays in the luxuriant side of the sandbox. You…
@ Mourad in SF. This revisit on the 2018 Clos was very good and went well with every dish, including basteeya and braised beef cheeks. I'll say in short that this particular bottle was indicative of…
A powerful showing, with all the components playing tug 'o war with each other. Seamlessness isn't where it needs to be yet, which is no surprise given its youth. With 5+ years of sleep, I suspect…
This bottle was a bit of a shy guy for most of consumption. Decanting helped unearth some of the succulent peach and lemon confit flavors that added depth and dimension. 2018 is certainly a bit of a…
In a great spot right now for my palate, especially after a bit of air to stretch its legs. Fabulous acidity and vibrancy, especially for its class and QPR. Zingy lemon citrus backed by an intense…
Lime and apple form a pinky-swear bond with lemon, saline, and river rock flavors to shape a Bougros that is along familiar lines for this producer across most recent vintages. The Bougros always has…
Allow me to start out a little backwards here in terms of my comments (what else is new?...right?!). I know it's sometimes frowned upon to talk about pricing and QPR and folks just wanna know if the…
Proper, clean, pure, correct, and very well behaved, this is a flawless Chablis that has one main flaw... it lacks personality. The only fault to be had here is that I have trouble distinguishing…
Even better than last year, with more punch and zesty piquancy. Super fresh, with a citrusy finish that elongates the tail with snappy energy and lift. Lemon-lime flavors jumping around the mouth. A…
Bordering on Grand Cru quality here. Notable concentration and intensity. Succulent yellow citrus, sea salt, lime zest, and quince. Solid persistence. Drink now for the freshness and zing or hold for…
Similar to last year's note. Very good QPR @$60-$70. Carries a really nice verve and citrus juice pop of energy. Medium bodied weight-wise, but has an extra tick of intensity that gives the finish an…
This is what I want and expect when I open a young bottle of a top Fevre. Vibrant and spunky, with green and yellow citrus fruit, crunchy green and yellow apple, unripe pear, and wet travertine…
A very good Chardonnay... that could have been any Chardonnay from anywhere. Pure, fresh, and all that, but so straight-laced and primary that it lacks any personality. No real layers or depth to…
Very fine and balanced indeed, with a sophisticatedly seamless entry and texturally inviting attack, this is a Dauvissat of pure class. The lemon, lychee, yellow pear skin, and meringue notes all…
As great as last year, rivaling the Grenouilles and Clos in 2019, this is the best vintage of Vaudesir to date. Perfect combination of body, energy, ripe lemon flavors, and outstanding persistence.…
