Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Grands Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2013

9.6

2013 vintage. Zero issues with fill or cork. Not decanted but it was so rambunctious, likely would have shown even better with one. Tasted after 45 mins, 1.5 hours and 3 hours open. Medium body. Nose a mysterious mélange of spent coffee grounds and that expected Grands Échézeaux Asian spice presence. Cranberry tartness right away in the flavors minimized by black tea notes and the coffee/Asian spice twofer. Minute-long finish. Barely harnessed power throughout. Tasting as if it has just kicked in the door to the upper part of the bell curve and a handful of years before reaching the absolute apex. Simply no rush to crush as this is beginning its heroic phase. If you do indulge, open early and trace the development. Many don't like to decant red Burgs but this should be an exception. Needs both big time and big air. 12.09.24. — 16 days ago

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Neil Valenzuela

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Norman Gennaro

Wowza!

Francois Gaunoux

Les Grands Épenots Pommard 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014

Norman Gennaro

9.3

Light. Classic Pinot — 2 months ago

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Thibault Liger-Belair

Les Grands Chaillots Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2021 vintage. Great producer and rarely see such an esteemed one with availability/affordability. Had to pounce. $120 on the local bistro list and was worth every penny. Medium/medium-heavy body. Chilled it down for 15 mins and pounced. Consistent palate representation with a harmonious, zippy cracked black pepper exeunt. Hit the spot perfectly. Didn't pair perfectly with the pork chop (bone in) avec fig/port reduction sauce but didn't care about grub at that point. 7.23.24. — 5 months ago

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Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils

Les Grands Poisots Volnay Pinot Noir 2009

Ivor

9.1

A bit dusty on opening but now starting to shine with delicate fruits, fine tannines and a good and balanced freshness. — 18 days ago

Egly-Ouriet

Cuvée des Grands Côtés Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Pinot Noir 2017

Ira Schwartz

9.3

Never disappoints. Beautiful melange of red fruit, earth, spice and acidity. Full of power but not heavy. As good as some Grand cru’s . Coteaux Champenois is never inexpensive but this has become very pricey . Granted I have not had a large number of still champagne but I have enjoyed the journey. This one is widely considered the king of the hill. — 2 months ago

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Bob McDonald

@Ira Schwartz Interesting Ira. I bought a bottle of the 2020 vintage of this Cuvée last year in a bottle shop in Tuscany. Will be interesting. I paid $574 AUD and I think I got ripped off.

Ira Schwartz

@Bob McDonald Runs about $225-$250 US