Shay A

9.4

Last bottles from a 6-pack. I had two bottles that were sadly riddled with EA, but the other four were sound.

This was one of the wines I served for my annual WWC hosting. All wines served blind.

65 semillon/ 34 Sauvignon Blanc/ 1 Muscadelle

Always love these, more so than most domestic Bordeaux Blanc style white wines, mostly because of the texture. Straw color in the glass. Quite the tropical aromatics (white peach, mango) but it’s not overpowering. The barrel ferment is apparent with the rounded profile on the palate…the vein of acidity that was there a few years ago is fading, so this showed even more opulent than normal. Honeyed lemon, guava, orange blossom but a backbone of sea salt and herbs snap the structure in place to show nice balance and a nod to Bordeaux. I’d recommend popping now and over the next couple years to enjoy the freshness. — 11 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. So close to a 9.5, you can taste it. Medium-heavy body. Sexy and voluptuous without any corresponding flabbiness. Smooth and decadent with just enough backbone to (barely) keep this grounded. Btg at $35 a glass here in the next week. 4.1.26. — 2 months ago

Tom Jenkins

9.2

Exceptional Sonoma cab. Big, dark, soft and lush. Jammy in texture, dark cherry finish — 7 months ago

Kurt Schuster

9.2

One of those times they can’t claim to be a professional and just describe what I’m saying. Unfiltered, the wine is cloudy intention because it definitely affects the taste. You just get a bit of Dusty greediness in the flavor and while the smell is pure and clean crisp. The taste has a bit of exposure you gonna have to chew what’s going on. Lemon curd, waxy, unripe peach, some greedy dust from you not washing your fruits before you eat them. The acidity is there, but with the unfiltered nitrate seems like it doesn’t fully express the structure but it’s interesting because I haven’t had a wine like this so I don’t really know what I’m talking about. It seems like it’s a tight wine at the same time. There’s something in there that just makes it linger and chew and coat your tongue. Really enjoyed it completely.  — a day ago

with Denise

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

Elegant Cabernet with great character & depth. Would like to try it again in 5-8 yr.

Nice pairing of elegance with the Wagyu Short Ribs. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. First go-round with this wine. Winery produces “pretty” wines and this is no different. Medium-medium heavy bod. Consistent, smooth push with dried cranberry leading the charge. No heart-stopping or scary moments. Enjoyable. 3.13.26. — 3 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Leave it a to a Frenchman transplant to make beautifully styled Chardonnay from Sonoma that is tastefully treated with the right amount of restrained new oak. — a month ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Luc makes beautiful Pinot Noirs. This showed beauty and elegance with some excellent deep tones. I would wait five more yrs before opening. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. 15% Sémillion. 100% delicious. Medium-heavy body with that Sémillon inclusion. Will be btg shortly at $22 a glass. 4.1.26 — 2 months ago

J Ferrugia

9.2

A beautiful expression of a late harvest Semillon dessert wine.. in the French style. Luc Morlet is a master! — 6 months ago