Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Better than Masseto, and farmed the right way. — a month ago

Danielle Michaud

9.9

Drank during cooking class 🥂 — 5 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

A so very #tuscan #sangiovese but a slightly lighter and more acidic wine than typical Chiantis. It needs time to open up but wild cherry, bramble fruit, bit of forest floor aromas, pretty bracing acidity countered by some amped up yet elegant tannins. Interestingly, it ends up working quite well as I enjoy this totally "un-jammy" wine.
— 6 years ago

Christian Borges

10

OMG! Absolutely the best!!!
— 2 years ago

Andrew Formi

9.0

Again... always a fan favorite — 5 years ago

Kelsey Robare

9.6

Delicious. Full body, medium finish — 6 years ago

Laura Ess

8.9

Really wonderful nose! Perfect w our deep dish pizza 🍷🍕! — 8 years ago

with Steve

Paul T HB

9.5

Not a Rose’ Retailer notes, Blend of 35-50 year old cognac One of the best Cognacs ever to hit K&L, the Navarre Veille Reserve is the pride and joy of importer and K&L friend Nicolas Palazzi, the man behind the K&L Faultline Cognac and Guillon Painturaud expressions. Nicolas has told me time and time again that of all the brandies in his stellar lineup of grower-producer spirits, the Navarre fills him with the most pride. That's probably because it tastes so damn good. Jacky Navarre is one of the last purists among the artisan cognac distillers. The fourth generation of cognac makers in his family, located in Gondeville since 1811, he takes care of his small Grande Champagne estate with a very basic rule, "Let nature do most of the work." With the exception of an ultra-rare, impossible-to-get aged release, Navarre only makes one Cognac expression - the Vieille Reserve. It's made with 100% Ugni Blanc, and Jacky distills the brandy on the lees. The brandy sees no sugar, caramel or boise, and no water is added at the end. The natural 45% cask strength is achieved through evaporation! There are few other Cognac producers who take such care with their product and the attention to detail shows through in the flavor. The flavors of the grape are not overpowered by caramel or nougat, but are allowed to shine alongside supple vanilla. The finish is incredibly rich and wonderful, loaded with barrel spice and toasted nuts, but delicate and almost haunting in its litheness. Amazing in every way.
— 4 years ago

Nelson Fitch

10

Truly amazing. Essence of fino in a Brandy package. Salted caramel and almond. Crazy soft and luscious. — 7 years ago

Sally Morgan

9.0

Dry and just a little funky — 8 years ago

with Andrew