Jay Kline

9.2

Yes, that Christophe Baron (Cayuse, Horsepower, etc). This project has him going back to his family’s roots and focusing on Meunier. “Les Alouettes” is a tiny vineyard in Charly-sur-Marne, bottled at zero dosage and only available in magnum.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Even better on Day 2. The 2019 pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, Gala apple, almond, a touch of lightly toasted brioche and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. I found this a touch reticent on the pop and pour but this opened dramatically by Day 2. Relative youth and the format surely played a role. Yummy stuff. Drink now with patience through 2039. Disgorged May 2023. Only 1358 magnums made. — 4 months ago

R D B

9.0

2016 French white wine. Light grapefruit and white flowers notes. Smooth and nice for cheese or seafood or light dishes. Quite nice and I’m a red wine person. — 7 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.2

Dry and dusty and perfectly balanced wine. Can't understand why so many people rate this in mid 80's. Maybe it needs 10 years in the cellar. All I have to say is "WRONG". DJT. :) — 10 years ago

Rachel Gendreau

9.3

Lemon curd and gold leaf (per Vincent), with some lovely sea shell notes. Very feminine and charming. — 10 years ago

with Vincent

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

One meter from Clos de Roche. This is gorgeous with stunning, perfectly ripe berries, hint of red licorice/cola, caramel, soft, dry herbs, balance and gorgeous length for days. Hard not to drink now. — 4 months ago

Chip Hughes

9.0

Excellent gateway Cabby Frank and always one of the better values in the Kermit Loire portfolio. Cool, ferrous, fruits de sous-bois, shade wrapper leaf. Complete, sumptuous and satisfying. — 7 years ago

Flynn

9.3

Perfect summer wine - v dark rose so good cold. — 9 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Earth overtones on cutting edge tannic structure. Showing some complexity. Spicy on the palate. Nice wine. Better than the 2009 Ponsot Morey St Denis Alouettes it was paired with. — 10 years ago

Jake Schepps

9.3

Bear deal from Garagiste ever. Delish. — 12 years ago

Aimalohi Gray

9.0

With Lauren in the city, good, easy drinking — 4 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.1

A hint of dry with white peach breaking through. — 5 years ago

J Levenson

9.2

A perfect sushi wine. $28 as a SommSelect choice. 2nd time around. Can’t be beat for the price. Decant 30 minutes. — 8 years ago

Michael Elmore

9.3

So precise, lively & clean. Grade A, Blanc de Blancs. — 10 years ago

Gregory Dupont

9.3

Enjoyed this wine with a few locals in Nimes, great sharing amazing wine with new friends — 11 years ago