Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This bottling showed up at my Costco for $26.99. On experience, I thought it must be a pretty good burgundy value. Louis Latour a pretty good grower, producer & Negociant. So, I bought one. I was going to do a Premier Cru Chablis, but thought I’d try this tonight. 2023 also an amazing white burgundy vintage. And of course, to see if I wanted a few more.

This nose shows; sour green apple, golden apple, kiwi, lime, lemon, pineapple, white stone fruit, light orange citrus blend, honeysuckle, some dry herbs, vanilla, cream, caramel, dry twig/tree bark, beautiful chalkiness, limestone & volcanic powder, white & yellow lilies w/ greens.

The palate is round, viscous and waxy. Green apple, golden apple, kiwi, lime, lemon, pineapple, apricots, white stone fruit, light orange citrus blend, honeysuckle-comb, some dry herbs, vanilla, cream, caramel, butterscotch, touch of mint, graham crackers, dry twig/tree bark, beautiful chalkiness, dry limestone & volcanic powder, gentle white spice, white & yellow lilies w/ greens, grand, round, rainfall acidity, well knitted, balance for days with an elegantly, smartly polished finish that lasts nearly two-minutes.

91-92.

I believe the key to enjoying white burgundy is to let it warm to 55-61, not 46-48. Leave warmer climate, well wooded Chardonnay to the well chilled. Or, not well made Chardonnay…it cover up its flaws. Warmer temps bring out the flavor & beauty of good Chardonnay. — 6 days ago

chris Holmes

9.6

2026 oku mac katie matt bruce — 8 days ago

Rick Phillips

9.3

Just beginning to hit it’s stride! Still a little strong on the front. Dense fruit with a lot of oak. As the evening progressed it opened up nicely with plum, blackberry and cherry. Oak smoothed out to earthy undertones, smoother on the end. Will develop nicely over the next few years. — a month ago

with Letha

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1973 vintage. Okay fill. Opened with a Durand. Cork 80% saturated. Musty, hot, slightly “raisined” nose. Light medium body. Drank more like a Burgundy at this stage of life. Amplifying savory aspects currently. Definitely instructive and an absolute blast to hit the FLB (Friday Lunch Bunch) with. These formative, ancient Napa Cabs always so revealing, primal and archival. The 1973 cork a little longer than those short stuff 1968 and 1969 ones. 6.12.26. — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

vintage 2023 | What a joy! Juiciness and rondeur. Put the Guigal in the shadow. Must search for this wine. — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

A great bottle. Intense and deep fruit. Plum and iodine with a hint of leather and blood. Such a consistent wine and many years ahead — 8 days ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.3

More catchup wines, different dinner. Weighty chablis, served with crab. Can’t complain. — 12 days ago

Craig Becraft

9.0

Still going strong, slightly muted, but very impressive dark bramble bit of Troy integrated tannins brought the best out in my seared T-bone steak — 18 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Magnum en maximo mex vs ecua — 19 days ago

Kenji Cal

9.1

Aussi bon qu’un Meursault — a month ago

Robert Ahlstrom

8.9

Pale ruby translucent, light body with great acidity, tart cherries and minerals — a month ago

George Hesse

9.8

Dinner at Dan Tana’s with Tom, Ken, Vinny and Adam. Amazing wine and amazing meal. Company was also fantastic. — 3 months ago

with Tom

Mary H

9.0

50-year old vines close to Fleurie and Chiroubles (more pink granite soil). Dark garnet color, black tea and strawberry. Fresh with light tannins, but not much structure or acidity. Great for immediate drinking. — 4 months ago

Martijn

9.5

From a demi bouteille. Very ripe and lush. — 4 days ago

web bond

9.1

Best on day 3. Tight on Day 1 & 2. — 9 days ago

Mark S.

8.9

Cherry red. Black Fruity matured. Good concentration. Black pepper is not much. Fermented flavor.
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Balanced Concentrated M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila Hait Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 20 @1000, city, 260629 — 22 days ago

KA

9.4

Wally’s BH — 5 days ago

Mark Eastom

9.1

Same notes as previous bottles, but add corn husk, medium weight, chalk and amazing acid. — a month ago

Rufus King

9.7

Well-aged Bordeaux with mild tannin and acidity, enjoyed with steak in Toronto — 2 months ago

Irina Georgieva

9.1

Well balanced wine, deep and rich taste — 3 months ago