Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2021 vintage. Decanted and passed, with high air, between two decanters four times. If it were Caymus, woulda used a blender and forgotten. Last tasted 8.5.26 (9.6) Older (60's, 70's and early 80's) vintages more fruit driven which is quite the surprise in the current Napa Cab climate. Arguably the best GDL Private Reserve this estate has ever made. That goes back six decades. Supple, velveteen entry without the temptations of appearing over-extended. Structured mid-palate. A seeker's wandering, yet undeniably substantial finish. Taste it and you tell me. — a day ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2024 vintage. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Last tasted 2.26.26 (9.2) and 6.3.26 (9.2). Still the same. Caught up with you yesterday. Putting on the charm long enough to get you back. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

1979 vintage. Last tasted 12.10.25 (9.4), 8.15.25 (9.4) and 7.15.26 (9.4). Suck it, Trebek. 10.9.26. — a day ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2023 vintage. So this is a very delicate, hands off producer. Whispers vs screams. For their Puligny efforts, it can be problematic as the wines can be too subtle. For this Corton-Charlemagne however, the dialing down the usual "11" C-C intensity to a 6.5-7.0 works wonders. You can actually taste and enjoy the wine instead of fending it off and, unsuccessfully, calling for help. Medium body. Mineralité for days. Plenty of citrus fruit (and a few stone ones) but none in particular driving the bus. Really, really nice. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. Medium body. Flashy, overt sex/fruit appeal off the bat but quickly into the dirt. Some diaphragm-worthy earthiness that carried heavy sustain throughout. Mildly surprising balance and melding/integration now. Reminiscent of the days of yore with that old time rock and roll. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Smooth and overtly dark. Surprisingly good. Upper $30's resto pricing. Without Pinot complexities now but super-drinkable. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Last tasted 8.14.26 (9.1). Medium body. Slightly more focused and composed. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

NV. Nice, full body up front. Mineral traces and leanness on the finish with a brace of brioche mid-palate. Pleasant acidity throughout. Sub $40 a bottle resto price. A touch of class. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2024 vintage. Love love the 2023 version of this wine as it currently tastes like a premmie cru with 5-7 years of age on it and is a most excellent "starter" or gateway Puligny. This 2024 effort is more traditional. Medium body. Currently (slightly) green and needs 6-9 months to round into (some) form. Probably best in 2031-2034 but having picked up 4 cases (on top of the 5 cases of the 2023), will keep ya updated as to how it is evolving. 91.5 so rounding up to a 9.2. 10.7.26. — 3 days ago