Matt Perlman

9.4

Love this style of CA chard. Crystalline, lip puckering lemon and rocks, lots of energy even at 8 years. Drink — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

Threw my last one of these into a tasting against some other ‘14s and it more than held its own. Consistent with previous notes, never had a bad bottle — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

This is, as expected, the more structured between the Sassella and the Grumello of the same vintage, but on this night actually preferred the latter. — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

Such a wonderfully wild experience and a world away from the champagne we had alongside. A great — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

This one went in the opposite direction of the Baudry—shut down a bit with some air. Not sure whether it maybe needs more time? — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

More open knit than the Sassella, total deliciousness and high toned elegance — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.5

Stunner. First in a succession of numerous bottles so no notes sadly…first mover disadvantage — 6 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.5

Consensus favorite of the four ‘14 Loire CFs (except for my dissenting vote favoring the Baudry, which I had the benefit of tasting the following day). Showing beautifully — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Lot of funk initially but on day two this really turned into a stunning wine. Give it some air and be open minded if there’s Brett at first because this is special stuff — 5 days ago

Matt Perlman

8.7

If this is England’s finest then they have a ways to go frankly. This is not making anyone in champagne nervous — 6 days ago