Domaine De Saint Louis

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2012

2012 vintage. Courtesy of @romo (nice to see you again). Cork needed very little coaxing for removal. Tasted after 30 minutes open. Savory fragrances. Less acidity than expected given the product/producer but tasted temp was in the upper 40's-low 50's. Light-medium body. A little crisp but not crispy. Could swear there was some Earl Grey in there somewhere dancing with impunity. No overwhelming, final boss component ultimately responsible for the accolades; it was more of a compendium of Etsy subtleties coming across as a hand-crafted effort. This is absolutely firing. And now. Cellar it as expected if you like but not 100% necessary as befitting a few previous vintages over the last three decades. 11.8.26. — 6 days ago

Jeroen, Ted and 13 others liked this

Château Canon-la-Gaffelière

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Cherry, Raspberry, Dark Plum with Spices. Needs a good two hours to open. Smooth and Structured finish. — 5 days ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Tom and 15 others liked this

Château Calon-Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

This needed some air showing black fruits, plum, graphite, cedar, spices, floral & tobacco — 15 days ago

Joel, David and 6 others liked this

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

This was full bodied, drinking well showing dark fruits, spice, earth, graphite & tobacco — 21 days ago

Juan, Jean-Philip and 8 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 1988

Pains me to say this bottle was on its way out. Very dry cork and low fill. Not sure about storage. Completely tertiary with dried florals and meaty bacon and salami tones. Silky palate, but just missing a step. Came back to the glass thinking “maybe now, maybe this time,” and it wasn’t to be. Birth year. — 19 days ago

Scott@Mister liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Les Pagodes de Cos Saint-Estéphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Tannin forward; currant; licorice/pepper, smooth and dry — 2 days ago

Eric liked this

Château Meyney

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

vintage 2019 | Dark colour, complex smell with stewed cherries, cedar, dark chocolate. Soft taste, almost velvety with underlying power. This is a beautiful Meyney. 375 ml Paired with a truffle burger, baked potatoes and a salad with red cabbage, apple, walnuts and dates with a pomegrate dressing. — 6 days ago

Berry, Daniel and 13 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

The pinnacle of elegance and grace, this is as beguiling and captivating as a wine can be. Perfect balance, complex aromatics, wonderful mouthfeel. Impressive for its charm and pure class. Wow. — 9 days ago

Paul, ESF and 7 others liked this

Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

The 2020 is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, floral spice, and sweet cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with cacao and spice. Fine tannins, well balanced on long finish, ending with a mineral character. Very nice, will age. — 13 hours ago

Anthony liked this

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Great future but way too young! — 11 days ago

Ira, Joel and 13 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

This is such a great wine. Quiet. Understated. Bookish. Have been looking for another case or two for the resto but just not in the gray market currently. Like a shark always moving and looking for it, the 1996 Pichon-Lalande and 2018 Larcis Ducasse.

Domaine Georges Roumier

Clos de la Bussière Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2009

Plum and strawberry. Berry pie and lifted red floral notes and pretty edges. Sophisticated and pure. — 14 hours ago

Bex GreenMajor-General Sir William Biddles CurranMatt Lichtenberg
with Bex, Major-General and 1 other
Tom, Juan and 4 others liked this

Domaine Dujac

Morey Saint Denis Pinot Noir 2024

A little too plummy for me, orange zest. Plenty of whole cluster notes. Unwound and disjointed at this point of its evolution. My least favorite of the 24‘ line up. 175$. — a month ago

Lyle, Peter and 5 others liked this

Château Canon

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

St Emilion was the primo 2015 region in Bordeaux. Was reluctant to open this as its still young but it did not disappoint. Fantastic wine, big fruit but not over-extracted, fine tannins. Balanced, yet long runway, Very enjoyable now. Strong buy. — 11 hours ago

Jean-Philip, Joel and 3 others liked this

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Still holding back after 3 hrs in the decanter. The wine’s concentration and tannic structure promise a wonderful future. At the age of 20, this still feels primary and even hibernating… 😳
I’ll let my remaining bottles sleep for 3-5 years.
— 9 days ago

Paul, ESF and 6 others liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1955

Gorgeously deep and complex. Dark only fruit still. Balanced and pure. Delicious — 7 days ago

Bex GreenNaoko Dalla Valle
with Bex and Naoko
Andrew, Ceccherini and 6 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2008

Deep and intense. Fresh, meaty with a touch of tang. Pure and long. Drinking well — 5 days ago

David McNallyMatt LichtenbergBex Green
with David, Matt and 1 other
Douglas, Jeroen and 16 others liked this

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

1989 vintage. Regrettably tired. From magnum. 10.26.26. — 19 days ago

Ted, Jeroen and 13 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Intoxicating nose. Tres Bordeaux, complex, high bore, intriguing. On the palate, this is youthful, red fruited, tart and fresh.
Drinking lovely at the moment. Still has some future.
— 9 days ago

Paul, ESF and 4 others liked this

Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Very pleasant, liquorish, mild tannins. Went well with venison pot roast — 24 days ago