Perseval-Farge

La Pucelle Chamery 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days. Maybe slightly better on Day 2 under a muzzle. The “Le Pucelles” pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of ripe and tart fruit: green apple, wild strawberry, raspberry, Meyer lemon, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry and the acid is high. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Looking back at my previous notes for this wine from the same disgorgement, the fruit set has shifted a little but I’m no less impressed. The quality of the fruit is tremendous and the minerals dazzle. A dense Champagne and yet it never feels heavy. The cut and precision is undeniable. Drink now through 2036. Disgorged in October of 2022. Thank you @Lyle Fass for the assist! — 22 days ago

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Lyle Fass

@Jay Kline very special stuff. For BDN the level of class and refinement is something else. Also the bubbles are just so so delicate.

Guy Breton

P'tit Max Morgon Gamay 2022

Julia Geisler

9.3

The girls: “it smells like cherry jolly rancher” and “mozzarella”? A big thanks to Lisa @ Kermit Lynch for all her wisdom! — 3 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Might have to try more Gamay

Julia Geisler

@Pinotman /// Andreas 100%

Guy Breton

Régnié Gamay

Chip Habegger

9.0

Solid beauj. Lightweight with super soft (if any) tannins. Nose has an overriding vegetal characteristic. Mildest cherry finish. — 4 months ago

Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo e Figli

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Joe Christenson

9.2

Floral white flower nose. Lemon, grapefruit, and more floral notes on the palate. Nice and bright, but with enough chalky mineral body to balance it out. Like a delicious adult lemonade. — 18 days ago

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Guy de Forez

Les Riceys Brut Réserve Champagne

Boris Mathiszik

9.2

Very delicious champagne. Blanc de Noirs. 100% Pinot Noir. Very finely balanced. — a month ago

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Guy Breton

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2020

Ted

9.1

Dr Pepper. Thinner than the last Beaujolais I had today but still mighty tasty. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

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Domaine de l'Ecu (Guy Bossard)

Mephisto Cabernet Franc 2015

Valerie Finley

9.3

We first had this in Amboise, France. I did find a bottle in the US. Opened it today and makes me remember why we loved it so much. Juicy and red fruits. Still has some structure as a 9 year old wine. Very nice acidity. Lots of raspberry and cassis notes. We enjoyed it on our patio! — 5 months ago