I had to think hard to figure out if I liked this wine. Some might argue that this alone might be justification for disapproval, as questions of doubt signifies a level of indigestibility in the wine. Ultimately, I felt the nose was too delightful to warrant a score lower than 9, which was all dark cherries and strong spices, followed by smoky incense and floral nuances. A little awkward and closed for me on the palate. The vintage's ripeness was certainly on full display, and velvety texture was quite enjoyable, but it offered no more than that even the day after. It sure provided some food for though, but I wouldn't be touching another bottle until 5 years down the line. — 4 years ago
30 min woke up. It has lots of deep aroma. Black plum, blue and black, cherry and berry. Deep. One of the best among Liu dumon. Lou Dumont Marey Saint Denis Pinot Noir 2018 @1710, xuaduo - Laz, 220318-220323 — 4 years ago
2021/5/13-14. There’s a calming, easygoing, spherical quality to this wine. While there are really nice savory, tertiary notes on the nose, it isn’t effusive - you go dig around in it instead. There are raspberries and blackberries and forest floor nuances there too, with a nice balance of fruit and acid, some powdery stone. and a perfumey, noble note. I feel like Gravières is a great example of the kind of cru a not-totally-loaded Burgundy lover needs to know. — 5 years ago
程よい熟成感 アプリコット 中程度の余韻 — 7 years ago
This was open right out of the gate with very pretty red fruit. Tannins got a bit more prominent with air, clearly this needs 5+ years to start singing but very enjoyable right now. — 8 years ago
Smooth, not too sweet, nice finish — 8 years ago
Pale lemon color, light creamy mousse, tiny bubbles, with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, underlying toasty notes. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with lime citrus zest, honeysuckle and chalky nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, long finish ending with fruit, biscuit and slight chalky notes. — 6 months ago
2022/5/31-6/1 with ayu karaage, hachiku several ways, niku-dofu, etc. This is my favorite of the lower-priced Léa reds - there’s really nice acidity and flesh, and enough age to be fully open with hints of complexity but still with vibrant fruit. Really good on day 2 as well. — 4 years ago
Wine traditions. Love this producer so much. — 4 years ago

2021/5/15 with pan-roasted skirt steak, sautéed broccoli and kale, etc. This is the first among these selections with an unmistakable, rich bottle bouquet. It has a dark, gamy character which is reminiscent of a Northern Rhône red - perhaps a Côte Rotie. Perhaps the character of 1999 is in play here. There’s still a strongly aromatic layer of fruit which reveals itself with air - strawberry coulis and crushed raspberries. — 5 years ago
Opted to go with a Crémant for New Year’s Eve bubbly rather then the brands I normally like to quaff. Remember that Crémant is Champagne by another name (it’s it’s southern cousin!) This does not disappoint! Toasty & wheaty in all the right places with a great full bodied structure, that wonderful French terroir on the nose and nice sharp clean finish - Happy New Years all! 新年おめでとう! — 6 years ago
Liked this — 8 years ago
Soft flavors but also elegant — a year ago
2021. Consistent with the other bottle - rich and mature, savory, soapy — 4 years ago
Smells like meat, more sour taste but pretty good — 6 years ago
Very aromatic. Smooth finishing — 8 years ago
Fresh fresh — 8 years ago
Louis Martin
Decent crisp and tart Sancerre, went well with crudo. — 5 months ago