Tim O’Brien

9.1

Spanish crianza red from Navarra region — a month ago

Daniel Bloom

9.0

N: Big red roses, pomegranates, cherries,Rhubarb.
a herbal, savory note like thyme.
P: Acidity out the wazoo. Bright red fruits, Cranberries, tartness, but balanced. Light tannic structure but chewy. Tart/sweet/savory .Big flowers — 3 years ago

with Sarah

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The images aren’t flashy like Krug, Billecart or Ruinart etc. but, if you want a really nice, well priced Blanc de Blanc Champagne, this is for you. At, $24.99, I would challenge anyone to find another Champagne let alone a good one at this price point. As well, an equal Cremant or sparking wine in the same price range. Exceptional QPR here!

The nose is bright and fresh. Crisp green apple, lighter color citrus, overripe pineapple, orange peel and spray, touch of golden apple, touch of bruised pear, ginger notes, vanilla cream soda, caramel notes, spice, hints of baguette crust, honey, darker minerals with chalk, sea spray, fruit blossoms and withering yellow lilies.

The wine brings rich, reductive freshness and substantial acidity to your palate. Crisp green apple, lighter color citrus, overripe pineapple, orange peel and spray, under ripe green melon, touch of golden apple, light bruised pear, ginger notes, vanilla cream soda, caramel notes, marzipan, white spice, hints of baguette crust, honey, darker minerals that press the palate deeply with teeth & heat, nice chalkiness, sea spray, fruit blossoms with withering yellow lilies. The finish is quite nice with richness and goes on and on and on.

Photos of; the House of Baron Fuentes, Chardonnay grapes being harvested and Eric De Brisis, the proprietor for Baron Fuente, which is owned by Ignace Baron.

Baron Fuente is a Champagne negotiant that also owns thirty-eight hectares of their own vineyards. They are located in a village called Charly at the far western edge of Champagne. The side closest to Paris. — 6 years ago

Mario Martínez Colino

9.0

Información facilitada por la bodega: Tinto con crianza. (Fermentación en madera + 10 meses en fudres).
Variedades: 100% Monastrell ecológico.
Las uvas corresponden a 2 parajes singulares "Fuente de las Perdices" y "La Cañada de Albatana". Cultivo tradicional en secano y ecológico. En mi opinión una buena RCP por 17,50€ — 2 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

First time trying the Baron-Fuente Millesime after their Reserve and it enjoying that quite a bit. This one needs a bit of time in bottle to show its better self than their N/V fresh.

The nose shows; macerated fruits of, green & golden apples, lemon, lime zest, well overripe pineapple, white peach and hints of grapefruit with pith. Lots of bread dough and yeastiness. Soft chalkiness & volcanic minerals, oyster shells, yellow florals & lilies with mixed greens.

The palate again delivers that bread dough & yeastiness. Macerated fruits of; green & golden apples, lemon, lime zest, well overripe pineapple, white peach and hints of grapefruit with pith. Lots of bread dough and yeastiness. Soft chalkiness & gritty volcanic minerals, saline, oyster shells, yellow florals & lilies with mixed greens. Good acidity and a well balanced & polished finish. This will deliver a little more with a 3-5 years in bottle.

Photos of; House of Baron Fuente, labeling machine, beautiful just harvested Chardonnay grapes and our new lounge chairs for sitting under our Japanese Maple. — 6 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

In the immortal words of Carlos Santana...

Oye como va
Mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar
Mulata... — 6 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

This is the. Bodegas Cortijo La Fuente.
A Fino from Mollina, heart of Andalusia.
Made from Pedro Ximinez, in solera for 5 years. Vineyard farmed since 19th C.
Limestone and sand.
You can sense the “ heavinesses “ of the Pedro Ximiniez on the nose, but it’s an almond fest, dry, w a touch of barrel and raisin to finish. Brandy like.
Not heavy on the palate.
Another discovery.
Thanks @enramistas — 2 years ago

Joshua Sheldon

9.1

Excellent — 6 years ago

Sophie Beraznik

9.1

Enjoyed with Lara and Arend. Find it at La Fuente? — 6 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.1

16.5/20 (91/100) Аромат спелой вишни, брусники и малинового варенья с легкой нотой поджаренного хлеба. Средняя тельность, высокая кислотность, довольно интенсивные, но гладкие по текстуре танины. Ягодное во вкусе с брусничной горчинкой. Весьма достойное вино. — 6 years ago