Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A few things first.

This Jasper Hill Farms Harbison is the creamiest, gooey delight out there, once you let it warm up. I take it out a 1/2 hour before serving. It is wrapped in spruce cambium, which is the inner bark layer of a spruce tree. Gives it a interesting characteristic. Always a great pair with WB and or Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

PYCM is simply one of the better & consistent white burgundy producers. They’re close to town and not far from Olivier Leflaive. Right around the corner basically.

2020-23 has been a good run in white burgundy. Maybe, 24 too. Not sure yet. I haven’t had a big enough sample size yet. The ones I have had, very good.

The nose reveals; Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, light caramel, some herbaceous notes, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanics, dry limestone, chalky powder, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements.

The palate is round to thick, vicious & waxy. The flavors mirror the nose. Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, butterscotch, caramel, some herbaceous notes, white spice that palate burro’s w/ pleasant heat, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanic fine bits, dry limestone, chalky powder, with tiny bits, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements, rainfall acidity with a round, lush, well balanced finish w/ good length/tension and lasts two-minutes long setting on earth-volcanics & spice. — 8 days ago

Stas Medvedev

9.3

🏅 Rating: 93/100 (4,3🌟)

PYCM 2015 Horizontal

Slightly greenish in the beginning. Develops with vivid ripe fruit: exotic and citrus. Minerality of crushed rocks. Oily texture. Extroverted character of Garenne terroir with light soil offering more finesse.

La Garenne is ‘domaine’ cru. Belonged to an aunt, who previously sold the grapes to Olivier Leflaive. Vines are 65+ years old.

This wine will shine many years ahead, but already approachable. — 8 years ago

Jeff Christner

9.1

Almost green neon in the glass. Minerally finish. Very enjoyable! — 11 years ago

Mandar Juvekar

9.3

Very juicy. Easy drinking. — 3 years ago

Mark Eastom

8.9

100% Chardonnay. Toast, tart apple, quince, yeasty, nutmeg, chalky minerality and nice acid. — 6 years ago

Shell Griffiths

9.6

What a treat! Crisp, not acidic, fantastically easy drinking. Variety of apple notes, green & gold. Mild floral. Paired with rosemary crackers and aged white cheddar. — 7 years ago

T.Sean McKean

9.1

Nice, light bodied Pinot. Tart cherry, light oak and dry smooth finish — 9 years ago

Alanna coby

9.1

Yum! Complex and only the tiniest bit sweet. Doesn’t have any lingering on the tongue, but really nice to sip. — 4 years ago

Maciej Kurka

8.9

Up and coming. Not your JP Fichet quality but interesting. Producer located in Ige just north of Macon. My wife really liked it and I didn’t see any flaws in it. — 6 years ago

Kevin Bohlin

9.0

Fruit forward but long and elegant. Very nice — 8 years ago

Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

9.0

Simple juicy yummy — 9 years ago