Fleur De La Vallée

Philipponnat

Clos des Goisses Brut Champagne Blend 1999

Rich, fresh with notes of pear, apple, brioche, mineral & the complexity you get from a mature vintage. Sadly my last btl out of a case purchased on release. — 11 days ago

Tom, Andrew and 1 other liked this

Fleur de Mer

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Pretty reliable bottle — 22 days ago

Château Fleur Cardinale

Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

Strawberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and truffles. Very powerful. Apparently it is aged in 100% new oak, which is often not the best idea,but in this one it's perfectly integrated. Very long finish. — a month ago

Peter, Tom and 3 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

Underrated effort.

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 2012

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Very pretty color of peach with a salmon hue.

Strong nose of apples, citrus, peaches, yeast, light bread and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, over ripen strawberries, apples, limes, yeast, sea salt, brioche, spices, minerals, light earth and cardamom.

Long spicy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This 14 year old Rosé Champagne is drinking beautifully already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Elegant, spicy and rich. Fruity and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Tuna Avocado Tartare.

A blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay, with 5% red wine. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200.
— a month ago

Jose, Daniel and 9 others liked this

Gaston Chiquet

Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Champagne

Frivolous 375. — a month ago

S.S., Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

Marc Hébrart

Special Club Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2021

Lyle Fass
9.5

Hébrart Special Club 2021 is exactly why hard Champagne vintages can be so compelling. Frost, hail, all the usual misery, and yet this wine came out nervy, precise and alive. No big ripe-year swagger here. — 2 months ago

Ray, web and 3 others liked this

Morlet Family Vineyards

Coeur de Vallée Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Somm David T
9.6

Elegant Cabernet with great character & depth. Would like to try it again in 5-8 yr.

Nice pairing of elegance with the Wagyu Short Ribs.
— 22 days ago

Brian, Scott@Mister and 8 others liked this

Laherte Frères

Ultradition Brut Champagne Blend

Golden raisins, soda bread, lemon, orchard fruit, nice body, tart rainier cherries — a month ago

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Half bottle — a month ago

Roman, Ruud and 5 others liked this