Domaine Francois Bertheau

Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2015

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2015 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. In typical Francois Bertheau fashion, this was initially quite shy on the nose but with about 30min of air in the glass, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart red fruits: strawberry, cranberry, red flowers, chanterelles, forest floor and a gentle mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Never one to shout above a crowd to announce its presence, instead, the wines of Pierre e Francois Bertheau allow their quiet confidence to make the statement; an increasingly rare characteristic. An elegant, ethereal beauty. Drink now with some patience and time for deliberation and enjoyment, through 2035. — 7 days ago

Dave, Douglas and 9 others liked this

Domain Normand (Sylvaine & Alain Normand)

Mâcon La Roche-Vineuse Chardonnay 2023

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Pretty good. A bit flab, — a month ago

Eric, Aravind and 7 others liked this

Eric Grasser

Sold this producer at several retailers. It’s a style that works well for American palettes

John Howard

@Eric Grasser yep. Not so much for us. Good tho.

Domaine aux Moines

Savennières-Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc 2003

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.6

What a night with pascaline Lepeltier, who after 50 years in wine teaches me a whole new spectrum. Absolutely wonderful. — 3 months ago

Joe, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Brecht Spileers

Which was your favorite?!

Gilbert Van Hassel

Ganevat en billat, roche aux moines, les ursules : all three spectacular but if I need to pick one: Ganevat. They were all six outstanding quite frankly. Nice concept I picked 3 and let pascaline pick a “contrepoint” wine.