Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2013 vintage. Onsite off the list purchase courtesy of @romo. First go-round with this Monopole. Curiously enough...have never had a younger Domaine Michel Gros offering so all my experience with this Domaine (approx 20 wines?) all on the 12-20 years old side of the ledger. Opened with a Durand. Sweet cork. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Medium body. Black cherry, dark plum and cola flavors along with clove, Mormon Tea and spearmint riders. Fruit was mostly front-loaded initially but spread, as if on bread, later on. Light-medium tannins upon first impression but the astringency pooled on the back-end of the palate. Got the sensation that the acidity/tannins were actively separating from remaining spice components now vs integrating. Super-complicated Burg bleep now and not for casual, pinky-raised, sipping. Easy to get an "Incomplete" or "Fail" in this particular class but dial me in for retaking next semester. Loved it for the chutzpah and the corresponding apology. Enjoyed because it involved thought versus immediate response. Get 3-5 wines a year out of 3,000+ tasted that garners similar, keep digging, action. This is one of those 3-5 wines a year. Probably missed the top of the bell curve on this one by 1-2 years but still super-instructive, thoughtful and interesting. Maan, would love to rip through a vertical of this producer from this plot. Didn't think I would be saying that before tonite. One bottle left. 11.8.26. — a day ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2022 “Les Crêts” pours a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of slightly bruised golden apple, white flowers, pineapple, yogurt, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and a touch saline. A lovely, slightly oxidative approach to Chardonnay what worked well with duck confit. Drink now through 2037. — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Cena granfinale troigoss — 5 months ago

Lorenzo Marzilli

9.0

Interesting palette not sure I ever tasted such an herbal wine before. Nose: cherry, orange? Taste: cherry, rhubarb, unidentified herb? Definitely a new try but very interesting and I did enjoy.  — 7 months ago

Sean Burke

9.1

Great, unusual and not fruity — 9 months ago

Big Wave Dave

8.9

Was hoping for so much after the St Jospeh VV ‘04, but Meh....not good p/q. Nice northern rhone dark fruit savoury nose. Decent weight, balance and structure, but no better than a decent St Joseph or even a very good CduR. Passsss at this price point. — 6 years ago

Inseon Hwang

9.1

Basic approachable Volnay. Fruity, bright raspberries. — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

A blend of mostly Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. Medium Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and earthy pepper spice. On the palate complex flavors of cherry and blackberry, with oak, leather, cacao and earthy spice. Full body, well balanced, fine tannins, long finish, perfect now but will last another decade. Outstanding. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Pale lemon in color.

Nice on the nose, and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, green apples, light spices, yeast, light brioche, minerals and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and almonds.

This 14 year old Champagne is starting to drink nicely now. Rich and nicely balanced. Tangy and spicy.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

I've had a few vintages of this Champagne, and this one seems less approachable at the moment.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food, like fresh seafood.

A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Aged for 7 years on the lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100. — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Cena granfinale troigoss — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2020 vintage. Slightly underwhelming with a lack of personality on the finish. The meet and greet with the canapés and cocktails on the initial and mid-palates were definitely covered tho. 4.18.26. — 7 months ago

Dillon Dyer

9.2

Great red — 9 months ago

Kate

10

Sister in law opened this for me at her girls party. So good. — 5 years ago

ESF

9.2

@Freddy R. Troya did an extensive write up on this and hit all key points, i'm bumping it up a bit because it was just showing SO well — 2 months ago

Henry K

9.8

One of the best champagnes I’ve ever had. Had at panchas after a long night lol. Still showed so beautifully. — 2 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

Always hits the spot 🎯 — 2 months ago

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Karen Tripson

9.2

Lovely bubbles! — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Cata winegeeks cdjrz @ ardeo — 7 months ago

Caleb Krell

9.6

After 10 years amazing savoury and vivid red fruit. Just fantastic. — 7 months ago

GaryWEdwards

9.1

Perfect chill and drill Chablis. Quite nice actually.
Interviewing for summer sippers — 9 months ago