Her Mir Tage

9.1

I never expected the 2011 Chambertin to have such a firm backbone! I opened it yesterday at 3:30 for decanter breathing, then started glass-breathing at 6:30. Right after pouring, it was extremely tight – it wasn't until 8:30, after two full hours in the glass, that the aromas finally emerged: intense floral and powdery rose notes, with a powerful structure, great depth, and hints of chocolate, earth, leather, tobacco, and a peppery spice. The fruit was certainly there, but it wasn't soft or delicate. To be honest, this was a great wine in terms of aroma, structure, and quality – but it wasn't easy drinking. It felt like hard work, and frankly, it's not my preferred style. I took half the bottle home. Then tonight at 6:00, I opened the remaining half – and wow, the nose was bursting with wild roses, violets, and powdery perfume. The palate was a pure delight: the tannins had turned incredibly silky, with black cherry and sour plum intertwined, finishing clean, sweet, and refreshing. Completely opened up. This wine, when closed, is deep, introverted, and grand in structure; once open, it becomes flamboyant and exuberant. From now on, I think the best approach for Chambertin is an 8-hour decanter breather, followed by glass-breathing to appreciate its evolution along the way. — 6 days ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Crisp, dry, perfect dinner wine. — 2 months ago

with Bonnie

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Cena lider mty @ gand cru — 2 months ago

Nick Piccone

9.1

Medium body, earthy, interesting citrus notes, minerals, spices, etc — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Clear, deep ruby to purple in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of black plums, graphite, and green peppers; on the palate, it's dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, medium alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, blueberries, tar, and clay pots with a long finish. This wine is balanced and intense. Overall, I rate it as very good. Nellie likes it too. — 6 months ago

with Nellie

Donald Williams

9.3

Nice rosé. Wish we had more. — 2 years ago

with Bonnie

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Nacional js — 5 days ago

Daniel Diaz

8.9

Very balanced and smooth — 22 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Primera cena troigoss — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Omakase lalo — 2 months ago

Joe Fischer

8.9

Deep ruby with aromas of black cherry, plum, and stewed fruits, On the bud there is black pepper spice notes with a slight tartness. Finish is medium with good body. — 3 months ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Aged beautifully. This wine is a marvel. — 7 months ago

with Bonnie

Ron Siegel

9.3

Drinking well showing red cherry, berry, earth, spice & floral notes — 9 months ago

Ted

8.9

Lots of ripe fruit. Enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Donald Williams

9.5

This was a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon, great with two different chicken dishes. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng @rvr — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Omakase lalo — 2 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Medium deep ruby, quite bright and intense , thin ruby rim . Quite deep and spicy on the nose , with a touch of oak and dark cherry , quite a lot of summer fruits also , flowers and an earthy , herbal tinge, which becomes more prominent with time . On the palate this is very suave and detailed , very polished , lots of sweet dark cherry , some blackberry and spiced raspberry too. Earthy , mineral twist on the finish . Polished tannins and well judged acidity , even at 14o alcohol there is no heat , only roundness . Balanced acidity and long , sappy finish , mixed with summer fruits, floral with a lightly toasty hint . Very young , fruit dominated but enjoyable none the less , a great life ahead . This really improves with air becomes more mineral and earthy , showing more backbone and tannin , but always remaining complete and balanced . Come back in 5 years or so , will drink well a further 5-10. Very promising, and a great experience. — 3 months ago

Ericsson

9.2

Jeroboam, 2018 Vallobera Rioja Crianza.

You know how they say wine is for sharing… shared well.

So much more than expected! Poised and polished, unfolding dark cherry, black plum, and cocoa, framed by fine tannins, savory oak, and a beautiful, effortless balance that lingers like good company long after the glass is empty. — 8 months ago

Jess

9.0

Pale lemon color.
Aromas if lemon, honeysew, orange blossom.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, honeydew, orange blossom.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 months ago