Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Something for my Wagyu Burger.

I do enjoy this producers style/craft. Also, enjoy the elegance of St. Julien. 2012 is a vintage Sofia & 1 worked harvest at Clerc Milon. So, the 2012 vintage will always be a special vintage for me, even if it was only one that was good to very good for the right terroirs and producers. Just wasn’t special like; 00, 05, 09, 10, 16 or 19 etc..

Having said all that, this Ducru is not the 2012 star of the region. It’s elegant but falls short on depth, character & umpf, which are things I have grown to expect and have experienced from this producer in many vintages.

The palate shows, soft, round & velvety M-M+ tannins. Ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, some of both plums, slightly baked strawberries & circling raspberries. Slightly dry tobacco w/ ash, soft leather, sandalwood, mid, dark, rounded spice, nutmeg, clove, some cinnamon & vanillin, dark most earth with clay & dry leaves, herbaceous notes, very soft & elegant graphite, a touch of of mid berry cola/licorice, dark withering flowers, red roses, nice acidity with nicely balance, good tension/structured, elegant finish that last nearly two minutes and long sets on rounded dark spice.

@EmiratesLoungeDubai — 11 days ago

President Obama

8.9

Apple cider vinegar, cloud burst, 00 pizza flour. Slight funk $35 waves. — 2 years ago

Eric Vishria

9.5

Fantastic. Side by side with 00 Angelus. Angelus showed well but Cheval Blanc is where it is at! — 4 years ago

Rick Phillips

9.5

Opened and Decanted at 8:00am. Served at 1:00 with a delicious lunch. Opened with nice color and forward fruit tones. Celebrated our friends 50th anniversary with 2 bottles of this delicious wine. — 5 months ago

with Sherre and Letha

Deborah M

9.4

The 2019 vintage is described as a true representation of a classic cool Willamette year. With lower alcohol, bright acidity, and incredible freshness, this medium-bodied Chardonnay delivers a beautifully rich texture. Always a favorite of mine, and once again, did not disappoint. — 7 months ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Stunningly good at 22 years old. Deep and dense. Soil’y with aromas of black currant and bittersweet chocolate. I’ve been enjoying a lot of 00-05 medoc wines lately. While not mind blowing they are wonderful all alone or with the right food. Shows what a $30 bottle from a great terroir / producer is capable of. Not every wine needs to cost hundreds of dollars to be enjoyable — 4 years ago

Brandon Chew

9.0

Bright red fruit, soft tannins, finely balanced. Drinking well in 2025 which is impressive — 6 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.0

This needs more time. Well made but not overtly exciting. Oak was notable — 6 months ago

Ed Chin

9.3

This bottle confirms my love of 00’s whites and still consider them the best Oregon chard producer. Tons of fruit and still light on its feet. — 9 months ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Pretty PN aromas. Tad thin. Time was kind. — 4 years ago