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Domaine de Puy Redon
Chardonnay 2015
Made in Bordeaux but played like a Burgundy. Ripe fruit, rich texture, fine barrel integration, holding its pants even at a temperature around 10-12c.. considerable length - over 20 seconds. Price as jumped since last vintage, so did the quality. This wine can bluff a Burgundy amateur in blind tasting that's for sure; it does feel like a wine from Puligny. — 6 years ago
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Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Really a very nice Napa Cabernet from a great vineyard site in a good drinking place age wise. On cork pop the oak was too overbearing - that sort of oaky sweetness that I don’t care for. But decanted for a couple hours as a result and quite nice after that. Deep violet in the glass. Deep dark fruit notes. Unmistakably Napa, for sure. Some glycerin feel. But a long finish with just enough acid to keep it together. I don’t often drink Napa cab, but on a fall day with burgers it’s hard to complain. — 4 years ago
Domaine William Fèvre
"Côte Bouguerots" Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2010
Top WF @ £72 that showcases a near perfect classy Chablis that’s sure to get you horny in the 🌞 w/ 10yrs life in it 👍 better @ 10-12c 😉
🍷 Pale straw yellow
👃 Green & citrus fruits crushed over chalky mineral soaked rocks & crushed flint w/ white flowers, honey & soft grapefruit
👄 Med+ body of touch oily creamy smooth velvety rich refreshing pear, apple, citrus & minerals w/ tropical & honey hints in med acidity that’s superbly balanced 😍
🎯 Long touch dry green fruits & fine citrus mineral finish — 6 years ago
Becklyn Cellars
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Well, another Mike Smith wine; another stunner. Couldn't wait. Based on this one I'm going deep on the G3 12C. These are serious, complex, age worthy wines at a great price (for Napa and the single vineyard, and the quality of fruit and genius winemaking). — 8 years ago
Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift)
Alto Adige - Valle Isarco Riesling
Fruity, citrus, light, minerally acidic and salty. It is matched with sea food. It is good not in >12C. @900, Selco - Kawak, 190211-190301 — 5 years ago
Maison Dampt
Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay 2014
A new Les Clos producer to me that’s a decent drop for £59 but feels it needs more time as very dry & mineral laden today which will be perfect for some 😉 I prefer William Fevre Les Clos for 💵😁 better @ 12C - decant 2hrs to free this wine 👍 Age will reward here 😉
📍 Maison Dampt Les Clos Chablis 2014
🏵 94-95 points
🍇 Chardonnay
🍷 Light straw
👃 Slight closed nose of flinty minerals & soft lemon driven citrus fruits w/ smokey honey, white peach, pear & chalky tones w/ a lime smack & white flower tickle
👄 Med crisp dry body of punchy rock minerals through zingy citrus & tart green apple w/ tropical honeyed tones
🎯 Long dry mineral green & citrus fruits w/ a bone dry lime infused tropical kick
— 6 years ago
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Rutherford George III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Gerorge III from 2012 with MSmith at the helm? Can't go wrong — 8 years ago
Bodegas Fulcro
Finca A Pedreira Rias Baixas Albariño 2014
The Rias Baixas Albariño with most character we have produced yet. The minerality and saltiness adds a depth to the classic fruity acidity and flowery tones of the region. Best drunk slightly "warm" 10-12C, as opposed to the recommended temperature for other regional wines (4-6C). Think of a stormy autumn night off the Rias Baixas coast, you'll feel the saltiness and sharp pine citrus of the maresía, the minerals of the earth and the chill in your bones. — 8 years ago
Jakub Kalinowski
Clay amphorae aged Grenache - organic, unfiltered & unfined.
Cloudy and light in colour, slightly funky in the nose, with subtle fresh raspberry and light, sweet cherry, with an earthy, savoury character.
Light on the palate, fresh & vibrant, crunchy red fruit, juicy acidity, a hint of pleasant herby bitterness, an uplifting herbal finish. Room temp - nothing special.
But chilled down to 12C - ooooh! This is perfect with home made burgers! Such a cool flow!
Watch out - disappears in a whiff yet has 14% alc - seamlessly integrated & unnoticeable.
Spain can do glou glou! — 2 years ago