Marc Mondavi
Jean-Marc Brocard
Vau de Vey Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2021
Sticking with the Vau de Vey alliterative format, this is very vibrant and vivacious. Extraordinarily pure ripe apple (with a nod toward peach) fruit on the nose, backed up with very clean limestoney minerality. On the palate, there’s an immediate jolt of very pure fruit, a soft, enveloping texture, and then the mineral notes kick in on the extended finish. Clearly unoaked, and with crisp, integrated acidity. Nicely done. Textbook. — 2 months ago
Jean-Marc Burgaud
Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2014
This is much more backward and has a tannic edge to it, dark fruits, good length, I suspect that this will always show that tannic edge, big and richer than the Traboules, but I prefer the refined aromatics and balance of the Traboules tonight. — 3 months ago
Robert Mondavi Winery
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
DEEP red color, almost black and non-see-through. Big fruit forward nose, jammy dark ripe fruits, with hints of blood orange and violet peppered in. A big fruit palate with hints of graphite, vanilla and wood, with tight tannins that hang on and don’t let you forget, with a lithe, tight acidity that shows that it still needs some time to reach its peak, despite the pedigree. This is a prime example of modern Napa cab, dry but fruity, but bombs, American as hell, distinctive and brash, and not ready to play on the big stage, but lots of potential. — a day ago
Jean-Marc Brocard
Domaine Sainte Claire Chablis Chardonnay 2022
Bright, acidic, honeysuckle, lemon curd, thin mouth feel and a short finish. — 3 months ago
Robert Mondavi Winery
Private Selection California Pinot Noir
Lighter than I thought … need to try more Pinot Noirs — 16 days ago
Neil Valenzuela
Thought there was a chance this one was corked… turned out solid. Deep ruby color. Aromas of leather, blackberry and earthy mushroom. Hanging in there with some solid licorice, baked berry and oaky finish. — 13 days ago