Château Du Moulin De La Chapelle
Chapelle St. Theodoric
La Guigasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache 2015
Pop and pour. Notes from 24 hrs open (in the fridge overnight). While this was compelling yesterday, it is glorious today. On the nose: pure lavender, garrigue, soft cola and a touch of sweet incense, wow. On the palate: very good acidity, fantastic density, sweet blackberry, a touch of ash and heat, cola and a surprisingly dark finish, showing a smoldering warmth and very fine tannin. Seems like at least another 3-5 years before peak if this btl is representative. Absolutely gorgeous. — a month ago
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2013
Dark rubi robe, nose of dark cherries, plum, top soil and asian spices. Dense and mineral in the mouth, medium bodied, very reserved and only showing its game after a couple of hours. This is a very classy grand cru that is accessible now after decanting but has lots of potential. Top stuff. — 4 days ago
Chateau Du Moulin À Vent
Couvent des Thorins Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2020
Crisp yet earthy, a great summer red wine — 2 months ago
Château Thivin
Cuvée La Chapelle Côte de Brouilly Gamay 2022
Apropos, the vines for “La Chapelle” are adjacent to the chapel perched at the very top of the Mont Brouilly where it is quite dry and the soil is very poor. The vineyard is also remarkably steep making manual harvest essential.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Fairly consistent throughout but I felt it was most enjoyable on Day 2 and 3. The 2022 “La Chapelle” pours a deep ruby/purple color; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful and fresh with beautiful notes of tart blackberries, red plum, wet stone, a combination of red and purple flowers, licorice, dried green herbs, some wood varnish. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and has a stiff spine of minerals. This is a cerebral wine compared to “Godefroy” (which is almost quaffable in comparison). Drinking well now to enjoy its freshness but will undoubtedly drink well through 2037+. Thanks for the assist @Lyle Fass — a month ago
Domaine de la Chapelle
Saint-Victor Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2023
Dry, crisp - perfect for summertime - especially on the beach in Cape May — a month ago
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2000
Nice La Mission 2nd where the tannins are structured but soft and complementary to the blend. More dark fruit than red. The fruit is starting its downward spiral - but it just started!! — 3 months ago
Conrad Green
From mag. A soulful, slightly tangy savory wine. Red fruit, medium bodied with a heft of acidity. Pretty and complex — 18 hours ago