Frank B

9.2

Interesting Chard. Heavier than what I normally aim for. But really nice. — 7 days ago

Paul Masson

9.4

High intensity, crystalline purity. — 7 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.0

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

Anna Sangiacomo

9.9

Quite the line up at 10:00 A.M this morning. Old world versus New World with master Pruner Marco Simonit. Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event. — 2 years ago

Eric Vishria

9.4

Side by side with the 00 Cheval Blanc. Showed really well! Took 1.5 hrs in decanter/glass to really show its stripes. — 5 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Tasted blind. Reddish tawny and young looking. Intense nose. Notes of raspberry, rhubarb, camphor, mocha, Asian spice and dark soil. Rich and intense in the mouth. We’re told this was given lots of air – which led guesses to be red burg more in the late 90s or 00’s. The reveal was exciting as none of us have had a bottle from this vigneron before. Super high quality juice, still on it’s upward climb. This juice will be around, giving pleasure to those that have it, for another decade or two and will undoubtedly improve with more age. — 5 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Not my favorite vintage of Dominus but paired well when served blind with the 00 Lynch Bages showing Bordeaux like notes of red & black fruits, cassis, earth, cedar & leather that was not as rich & aromatic as the LB. — 7 years ago

Her Mir Tage

9.1

I never expected the 2011 Chambertin to have such a firm backbone! I opened it yesterday at 3:30 for decanter breathing, then started glass-breathing at 6:30. Right after pouring, it was extremely tight – it wasn't until 8:30, after two full hours in the glass, that the aromas finally emerged: intense floral and powdery rose notes, with a powerful structure, great depth, and hints of chocolate, earth, leather, tobacco, and a peppery spice. The fruit was certainly there, but it wasn't soft or delicate. To be honest, this was a great wine in terms of aroma, structure, and quality – but it wasn't easy drinking. It felt like hard work, and frankly, it's not my preferred style. I took half the bottle home. Then tonight at 6:00, I opened the remaining half – and wow, the nose was bursting with wild roses, violets, and powdery perfume. The palate was a pure delight: the tannins had turned incredibly silky, with black cherry and sour plum intertwined, finishing clean, sweet, and refreshing. Completely opened up. This wine, when closed, is deep, introverted, and grand in structure; once open, it becomes flamboyant and exuberant. From now on, I think the best approach for Chambertin is an 8-hour decanter breather, followed by glass-breathing to appreciate its evolution along the way. — 14 hours ago

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 — 10 months ago

Eric L.

9.5

Delicious Chardonnay. Light and refreshing with lovely lemon notes. — 5 years ago

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Jake Hajer

9.1

Similar to the 00, but slightly more red fruit, slightly less harmonious, a little more muted. -but still fantastic!!! Briar and cedar. — 7 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

The 00 was drinking beautiful showing sweet red cherry, earth, iron, fresh flowers & sweet spices. — 7 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Jorge b asamblea ugrch 94:95/00 — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Needs some time for the oak to integrate but great bottle — 4 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.1

Nose was off the charts. Already very integrated for 22. Very good but doesn’t separate itself from the pack at this price point — a year ago

President Obama

8.9

Apple cider vinegar, cloud burst, 00 pizza flour. Slight funk $35 waves. — 3 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Pretty PN aromas. Tad thin. Time was kind. — 5 years ago

Alan Weinberg

9.3

super wine a bit overshadowed by the 00 and 96 but absolutely excellent. — 5 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This like most 00’s is still youthful & needed an hr in the decanter to open. Promising vintage for LB showing blackberry fruits, licorice, graphite, leather, mocha & tobacco. — 7 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Took it's time to open up. Had a sweaty reduction when first open, which eventually developed into this smoky flinty tone. Ripe fruit, big, concentrated, oily, and dense. Air brought out more classic citrus and oyster shell notes, as well as some honeyed and yoghurt-like characters. For me, this is certainly a wine of it's vintage. While the length is impressive, I think it could do with more nerve and tension. Perhaps time will bring it more balance (like the 00' Butteaux I had recently - both from warmer years and more muscular sites, although 00' is perhaps a better vintage). — 8 years ago