Reviews

Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros

I truly dig this wine. I love the electricity and the supreme focus here. It is chiseled and detailed without being sterile and continues to offer so much zippy pleasure. Squirt, lemon-lime juice and…

Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge

A gorgeous wine. For me, my experience here is best explained by a comparison some might find unfair. Nevertheless, here goes nuthin'... Take all of your favorite things about Aubert's best…

Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Lemony goodness that is barely nipping at the heels of 1er Cru quality. It's clean and fresh as expected but has some character to find - if it can. I'm happy with the bit of zip it offers on the…

Vice Versa Chardonnay Platt Vineyard

It's been nearly two years since I last had this wine. I'm absolutely loving it. The oak influence is so subtle that it's barely detectable over the beautifully proportioned yellow citrus fruit…

La Pelle Chardonnay Bien Nacido - Block I

Bright, clean, and impeccably fresh, this inaugural Bien Nacido Chardonnay from La Pelle impresses for its beautiful and finessed lemon zest, lime rind, unripe yellow pear, stone fruit, oyster shell,…

Domaine des Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

My favorite Malandes Grand Cru, Les Clos impresses with its juicy succulence-meets-balanced energy. This is drinking beautifully now, continuing to improve each time I check in with this. Flavor…

Domaine des Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir

With some air, this starts to take off quite nicely. An elevated perception of acidity, which I enjoy, kicks off a vibrant front end attack of fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice and white travertine.

Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

Lemony zippiness is carried by a solid bead of acidity that streaks through the yellow citrus profile with a well placed dose of white travertine flavors on the tail. A Les Clos with both finesse and…

Weingut Prinz Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling Großes Gewächs

Lemon, quince, limestone, and some salt, this Prinz shows a bit of a milder side of GG intensity, but stays solid in its persistence. Balanced and even-keeled overall, with its gradual push of…

Domaine Vincent and Sophie Morey Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Truffière

Excellent tension and speed, with lemon, lime, and grapefruit zest adding to the lemon juice and chalk core. Wonderful acidity. My favorite bottle of this wine to date.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets

One of the most consistently enjoyable 2017 1er C-Ms I've had over the past year. A great vintage from a great site. Drinking fantastic for my palate preference now right out of the bottle, with a…

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

First bottle stunk to high Heaven of wet newspaper and skunk-versus-dog. Taste was like sucking on a 9V battery dipped in vinegar.

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis Grand Cru Valmur

Pure and clean on entry, with a linear and taut execution but with enough limestone and lemon flavors to wake up the palate. Floral and chalk elements add interest, while the primary and high-pitched…

Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent

A striking improvement from the bottle I had a year-and-a-half ago. Still quite the linear execution, with a nail gun delivery that is pithy and acidic. However, the green apple skin, crunchy unripe…

Domaine Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

A decent hit of reduction clouds the initial unfolding of yellow citrus fruit, with a phenolic-loaded front end that starts out with mostly chalk, lemon pith, and fennel bulb. The speed and tension…

Domaine François Mikulski Meursault

Last bottle. A solid performance each time. Stops just short of 1er Cru concentration and intensity, with a lemony persistence that keeps the flavor conveyance gliding through the medium finish. I…

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid White

The 2018 Fingers Crossed Off the Record White Wine is Off-The-Chain exquisite. White and yellow peach, lemon confit, unripe mango, lime rind, quince jelly, kumquat, and honeycomb flavors Heidi…

Domaine Henri Boillot Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières

This has caught up to the Mouchere in terms of elevated verve and complexity, with the Genevrieres displaying alluring yellow citrus oil, white travertine, unripe white peach, and lemongrass notes. A…

Domaine Servin Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Lemon and lime juice, clementine, and limestone notes are invigorated by a beautiful acidity that pushes the flavors to a heightened speed. Finishes with notable tension. A very fine example of a 1er…

Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis 1er Cru Montmain

Beautiful and bright lemon juice and ocean spray on the nose. Lemon juice, lime pith, chalk, and some salt on the palate. Medium intensity with an agreeable flavor delivery and expansion. Purity of…

Gilbert et Christine Felettig Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune "En Vallerot" Blanc

Crisp and clean and just a little lean, the 2018 resembles its older 2017 sibling with its lemon juice and white rock flavors delivered on a pretty punchy platter of acid and grip. Perhaps slightly…

Melka Sauvignon Blanc Mekerra

Solid showing, especially for the first hour or so of consumption. There was a bit of heat to blow off on the initial pull, but it settled nicely into its groove with a gorgeous display of kiwi,…

Domaine Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchère

Lemon and lime citrus juice and white minerality make for great zing and drive. My last bottle. On to the 2017s and 2018s. I won't sit on these (and there really is no reason to) in order to best…

Domaine des Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir

Lemon and wet travertine flavors show nice drive and tension. A clean and pure delivery. Inviting and gulpable. Balanced and easy-going, with enough energy to hold interest throughout consumption.…

Domaine du Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières

A solid performer. Lemon, lime, quince, and clementine zest dance on the palate. A sea salt and travertine streak adds energy and tension. The lemon-dominant flavor provides a solid core for the…