Gamay Noir

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2017

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 (S) pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with pretty notes of mostly red, tart fruit: strawberry, raspberry, Montmorency cherry, licorice, dried green herbs, menthol, and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and just a touch mousy but within the acceptable range. Refreshing and a lovely pairing with burgers on a warm Spring evening. Drink now through 2032. — 14 days ago

Ceccherini, Lyle and 14 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Grands Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1990

Wow. Just amazing nose- roses, plum, red flowers, lifted cherry. Heartbreakingly beautiful and lifted. The palate is still pure and intense. Defined with incredible limpid definition… violets and length. Wonderful — 14 days ago

Walker StrangisDavid Schachter
with Walker and David
Jay, Jan and 9 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2014

Lyle Fass
9.2

It’s got that CA profile. Dusty earth and tooti frooti but also has some good spice. But yea, that CA profile. Elegant, sweet and balanced. Not big but small and pure. Nice. — 20 days ago

Jonathan, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2022

Popped and poured from magnum; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2022 pours a deep ruby/purple with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart red and dark fruits: Bing cherry, pomegranate, licorice, dried green herbs and rocky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A young Côte du Py, especially in this format. Drink now with patience and through 2042. — a month ago

Lyle, Peter and 12 others liked this

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

This was drinking well, open, floral, silky showing red cherry, berry fruit with lots of spice, floral, earth, mineral, rose petal & violet — 7 days ago

Tom, Billy and 7 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2009

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour or so. No formal notes due to the setting. The 2009 seems to break from the reputation of the vintage with a freshness and verve that surprises. The typical quality of Cristal is there with its persistent mousse and attractive texture. Good acid too. Pretty tasty stuff and I’m not sure I would ever turn down a glass of this. Drink now through 2039. — 4 days ago

Lyle, Jeroen and 12 others liked this

Nicole Chanrion

Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes Côte-de-Brouilly Gamay 2004

JKT
9.1

Still great but maybe time to finish up — 18 days ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1985

Fading at the edges. Beautiful soft dried herbs, wild strawberry, tang. Translucent and precise on the palate. Complex and delicious and long mature note and hauntingly pretty — 14 days ago

Walker StrangisDavid Schachter
with Walker and David
Jay, Jan and 10 others liked this

Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017

2017. Pre-anniversary dinner at the oven. 33 years ago we couldn’t afford a lot for our wedding reception and bought a case of the Roederer Estate wine for our reception. We’ve never tried the L’Ermitage until tonight. We loved it! — 11 days ago

Dave, Vanessa and 3 others liked this