Château Frederic Monplaisir

Frederic Esmonin

Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Last tasted 5.19.25 (9.2). Popped for the FLB. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes and one hour. Medium body. Ripe, frontal fruits today with the astringency buttressing the endeavor on the backside. Promise ahead but still very slightly out of sorts. Casually delicious. Critically optimistic. 10.30.26. — a day ago

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Frederic Esmonin

La Belle Vue Côte de Nuits Villages Pinot Noir 2024

2024 vintage. Last tasted 3.18.26 (9.2). Picked up a case and pretty flirty/forward. Should show well for the next half-decade. 5.31.26. — 5 months ago

Tom, Paul and 5 others liked this
Somm David T

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One of my early favorite producers first stepping into what would be a long, deep dive into Burgundy wines.

Frederic Esmonin

Lavaux St. Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2024

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2024 vintage. 3.18.26. — 7 months ago

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Frederic Esmonin

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Pinot Noir 2024

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2024 vintage. 3.18.26. — 7 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Damn to bad I could not make it I love La République.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Pinotman /// Andreas Those damned midweek meetings…

Frederic Aublanc

Brouilly Beaujolais 2006

These old Brouilly are really incredible! Intense notes of peppery wild strawberries, truffle evolution, undergrowth, dried flowers, blood orange.. the finish is persistent, like the fragrances of a perfume, intertwining fine tannins and endless acidity veins, with light bitters welcome.

Ces vieux Brouilly sont vraiment incroyables! Notes intenses de fraises de bois poivrées, évolution truffe, sous-bois, fleurs séchées, orange sanguine.. la finale est rémanente, tel les fragrances d’un parfum, entrelaçants tanins fins et nervures d’acidité sans fin, avec de légers amers bienvenus.
— 4 years ago

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Château Haut-Monplaisir

Tradition Cahors Malbec 2016

Funky, earthy, leather, plum, fig, complex. — 6 years ago

Frederic Esmonin

Les Hauts Pruliers Nuits St. Georges Pinot Noir 2024

2024 vintage. Last tasted 5.24.26 (9.3) and 3.18.26 (9.3). 7 months later, taking my own advice and picking up two more cases since we have 5 bottles left from the original, 12-pack case. Did I mention that it isn't even on the wine list? $46 a bottle resto cost. Absolutely shredding for the price and locale. 10.18.26. — 13 days ago

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Frederic Esmonin

Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Ntx ypo elp stanton doble mag — 5 months ago

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Frederic Esmonin

Les Boutières Pernand-Vergeless Pinot Noir 2024

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2024 vintage. Good stuffing for a Pee-Vee rouge at the decent price of $32 resto cost. Medium/medium-heavy number. Beyond respectable 3.18.26. — 7 months ago

Rob, Tom and 8 others liked this

Frederic Esmonin

Les Champonnets Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2024

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2024 vintage. 3.18.26. — 7 months ago

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Frederic Esmonin

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Staff Burgundy tasting. Medium body. Slightly dirty and feral right off the bat. That quickly mellows out a bit, unfortunately, and smooths out. Lengthy finish. 2.17.26 — 8 months ago

Ted, Bob and 10 others liked this

Frederic Champault

Domaine La Barbotaine Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Sam T
9.1

Hints of bell pepper and grass + honey + pear. Wonderful! — 4 years ago

Frederic Aublanc

Tentation Les Hauts de Huire Gamay

Dark fruits. Ripe. Noticeable gaminess. Chocolate notes. Chewy to finish. — 6 years ago

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Frederic Esmonin

Estournelles Saint-Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2023

Earthy mushroom and bright red cherry over red currant and walnut. Surprisingly fruit forward for a French burgundy but tasty! — 14 days ago

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Château Pontac Monplaisir

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

2022 vintage, 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc. This 16 hectares Pessac-Léognan vineyard ( 13 ha of red, and 3 of white)was just bought by the Domaines de Moncets group, which is moving to the left bank for the first time, as they already own Moncets and Chambrun in Lalande de Pomerol, La Bastidette in Montagne Saint- Émilion and the Saint-Emilion grand cru La Voûte. It seems that they won't have to start from scratch, given the quality of this 2022, with black cherries, blackberries, and Pessac-Léognan spiciness. Impeccable balance, concentration, purity of fruit, and serious complexity at this price point. Nice licorice finish. Great value, and an estate to watch. Abv. 14,5%. — 4 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Stefan Dolhain Have the 2019 on the wine list. Picked up a few cases for less than $20 USD a bottle. Rocking juice for the price with good depth/nice complexities. Will keep a eye out for this vintage. Cheers!

Frederic Esmonin

Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2024

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2024 vintage. 3.18.26. — 7 months ago

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Frederic Esmonin

Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2024

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2024 vintage. 3.18.26 — 7 months ago

Tom, Billy and 13 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

OK for a GC not high marks.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Pinotman /// Andreas 2024 Burgundies I’ve tasted so far highly variable. Will be buying precious few that I haven’t personally tasted.

Frederic Mabileau

Eclipse No. 11 Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Cabernet Franc

Vintage 2014 | Roundness, spicyness — 2 years ago

Rob, Martijn and 9 others liked this

Château Haut-Monplaisir

Pur Plaisir Cahors Malbec 2003

Palmer Emmitt
9.0

Mmmm…dirty. — 5 years ago

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