Josene Teng

9.0

Nice fragrance of grape. Easy to drink and light on taste bud. — a month ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Not bad. Not great. Correct and boring. — 6 months ago

Mario Zillner

9.3

Disgorgement: May 2022 | 70% Chardonnay / 30% Pinot Noir | 12.5% ABV — 10 months ago

Angie Forbes

9.0

Hamptons liquor-need to check price but thought it was $12 — a month ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Dark color for a burgundy. 2022.
Smoky oak on nose. Classic burgundy. Pure fruit. Balance with tannins and acidity. Sure drinkable and well made. Exc. — 3 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Cote du Rhône blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%). Deep garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of red and black berry fruit, garrigue and baking spices. Same fruit flavors (very ripe) with notes of black licorice, black pepper and vanilla. Medium-plus finish and well balanced acidity. Smooth texture and tannins. This wine expresses the two varietals in the blend beautifully. Exceptional quality for the price. Revisited in February 2025. Solid. — 9 months ago

Hakan Satiroglu

9.3

January 2 2025 — 10 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 2011 | tasted blind, so unbelievably good, clearly a lot of botytris, peach, balanced nectar. Mahony colour, I thought of a Sauternes 2001… — 2 months ago

Shay A

9.2

Opened during the WB virtual taste with Thomas Champs of the Vilmart family.

Disgorged April 2022; 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot noir; 7g/dosage; no malo; 10months in oak

While I’ve had Vilmart before, I’ve not focused on the wine and its history before the way I did with this virtual taste. Normally 7g/l dosage starts to cause me to pause, but this is another example of how dosage plays so many different instruments aside from sweetness. Beautiful texture and precision. Slight reduction upon opening. Brioche, lemon cream, honeycrisp apple (not tart; ripe), sea salt, faint honey. The mineral/chalk profile is upfront and the mousse is really nice and soft/creamy. A wonderful balance in acid, fruit, texture.

Followed over two days, and I may have enjoyed day two a small bit more! Always an incredible value. — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Located in the municipality of Rochefort sur Loire on a clay-gravel hillside slope that enjoys south-facing exposure overlooking the river Layon. 100% Chenin Blanc, medium amber color with aromas of sweet stone fruits and honey notes. On the palate flavors of peach, apricot and honey notes. Long finish, ending with sweet fruit and honey notes. Nice! — 10 months ago