Charles Bernard

Ultramarine Wines

Charles Heintz Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé 2020

Ron R
9.3

Characterized by salinity and bright citrus fruits on the nose. Mousse is compact. Bright acidity on the mid palate with notes of berries and moderate sweetness. Looks stunning in the glass. — a day ago

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Charles Heidsieck

Millésimé Brut Champagne Blend 2012

#AgedWineTuesday

Light yellow in color.

Strong nose of apples, yeast, spices, bread, minerals and sea salt.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and medium plus sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with citrus, apples, pears, light earth, yeast, vegetables, spices and bitter herbs.

Nice finish with limes and almonds.

This 13 year old Vintage Champagne feels young and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly.

Rich and extracted with lots of bread notes. Elegant and robust.

Showing nice complexity, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Paired beautifully with fresh oysters.

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$120.
— a month ago

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Charles Joguet

Les Varennes du Grand Clos Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

Holding up the best of a trio of sketchy old Loire reds. With air this reveals black currant, mesquite, tobacco, tomato leaf and slightest hint of raspberry. Still excellent but needs food — 2 months ago

Serge, Tom and 7 others liked this

Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

The first two glasses did little to nothing for me, but that opening shyness turns into an expressive full-bodied mouthful as more air gets on it. Very dominate notes of pastry, the creaminess of baked apple pie, marzipan and apricot run into the richness and depth of aged reserve wines. Still has a polished feel that takes away some needed acid. Have it with chicken or pork dishes — 7 days ago

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Domaine Bernard Baudry

La Croix Boissée Chinon Cabernet Franc 2017

pepper, herbs, and mature fruit. — 23 days ago

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Charles Joguet

Clos de la Dioterie Chinon Monopole Cabernet Franc 2015

Very much enjoyed this. Graphite, red currants, earth. — 2 months ago

David, Peter and 4 others liked this

Buisson-Charles

Vieilles Vignes Meursault Chardonnay 2021

Honey rich citrus pear. Ample aroma. High density, volume. Acidic. Slight Oak. Chinese quince. Meursault La Vigne de 1945 21 @19800, Dmar, 250424 — 5 days ago

Bernard Faurie

Hermitage Syrah

Tasted Fall 2020, delicious with chanterelle pot roast and got me excited about wine again — 6 days ago

Bernard Boisson-Vadot

Les Grands Charrons Meursault Chardonnay 2012

Pretty special. If I had another bottle I’d open it soon. — a month ago

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Domaine Bernard Baudry

Le Clos Guillot Chinon Cabernet Franc 2016

Textbook Loire CF in a perfect spot. Vibrant raspberry and purple flowers, graphite, bell pepper, umami elements. Finessed and balanced. — 3 months ago

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