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. — 5 days ago

Donald Williams

9.4

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

with Bonnie

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Omakase lalo — 2 months ago

Nick Piccone

9.1

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

Gelert Hart

9.4

A perfect white wine. Minerality, slight lemon, dry finish. Perfect with our braised salmon dinner. — a year ago

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

9.5

MB Amadeus mai22 — 4 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Nacional js — 4 days ago

Doug Powers

9.0

My note from last year still is solid, 100% Carignan 80-100 year old vines from Corbieres in the Languedoc-Roussillon, 12.5% ABV, lovely!! — a month ago

with Jim

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

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

Pablo

9.5

Dry but with stone fruit notes that imply sweetness. High acidity. And the fizz. Refreshing. Delicious. I want more! — a year ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.4

Malgré le millésime souvent parfois plus mince, une superbe bouteille de Rousseau, magnifique. 93-94

Gorgeous Ruchottes from Rousseau. — 4 years ago

Jeremiah Allen

9.1

Before the storm! Apremont Jacquere planted in 1956, destroyed in 2019 by hail. Orchard fresh fruit salad. Stony pallet and pineapple acidity. There is a creamy character, nice little background to the fruit and mineral. Does need some air to disparate some ‘natural odors’ but I find those easy to get past. — 5 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

9.4

Primera cena troigoss — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Cena lider mty @ gand cru — 2 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

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

Donald Williams

9.3

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

with Bonnie

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of beautiful purple with some ruby color in it, nice legs. Nose is nice with sweet dried strawberry ice cream, ripe berries, aldehyde, some refined spice, some fermented cabbage, strength of alcohol, and Coca-Cola. Taste is smooth and follows the nose, no tannins and a bit zesty, sweet berries with black pepper. Aftertaste shows some more Coca-Cola taste and clean. Light yet refreshing and decent flavors. — 4 years ago