Louis Blanc

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 2021

Better than the 20 for my palate, with a bit of freshness, but still not my cuppa — 14 days ago

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

No specific notes but excellent quality and one of the best “reserve” non vintage champagne you can buy. — a month ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2007

Fantastic wine. Not as herbal as the Jamet Cote Rotie, not as ripe as the Guigal La Turque. Firm tannins. — 9 days ago

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Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

#4-disgorged 2017, 2011 base
#5-disgorged 2016, 2010 base
#6-disgorged 2010, 2003 base
#7-disgorged 2008, 2001 base
#8-disgorged 2007, 2002 base
Amazing consistency, oxidative notes with apricots and apple cider. On the palate, green apples , sherry notes and citrus zest. What separated the bottles were the various levels of freshness. All were enjoyable but none had that “wow” factor. My rating is a composite.
— 2 days ago

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It is an interesting style they express in their craft.
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What a wonderful opportunity!
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@David T @Jay Kline the tasting was an excellent tutorial. I have some other bottles that I need to post. 

Ruinart

Dom Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Favorite go to champagne. — 5 days ago

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Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

Terrific example of a high quality Sauternes with lemon zest, peach, apricot and pineapple plus dried apricot, honey, beeswax, saffron, ginger, vanilla and butterscotch. Excellent acidity to balance the restrained sweetness of the wine. Still young with plenty of room to develop. — 12 days ago

Paul, Tom and 11 others liked this

Château Guiraud

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2009

NOSE: apricot jelly…pineapple…vanilla cookie.

TASTE: peach, mango, apricot, pineapple, vanilla cream, caramel. Cooked peach (like canned peach juice) lingers — lengthy finish. Almost over the top! 93.
— 19 days ago

Ray, Bob and 2 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1999

Yellow gold with copper hue, quite thin pale rim . Caramelised pineapple, saffron , vanilla , creme brûlée , quite rich and decadent. On the palate again quite rich , barley sugar , creme brûlée and saffron, just enough acidity to balance and a little alcoholic warmth . On the medium length finish , lemon rind and a touch of caramel . This is probably at peak now , just misses a little vibrancy , freshness, however successful for the vintage . Drink now and over the next 10- 15 years — 9 days ago

Ira, Jeroen and 9 others liked this

Château Suduiraut

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2013

Most everyone called this. Sweet yet savory herbaceous viscosity that takes Roquefort to next level. — 6 days ago

Severn, Tom and 3 others liked this

Brancott Estate

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Sweet tangy, fruity for apero.
— 7 days ago