Philippe Viret

Philippe Bornard

Le Ginglet Arbois Pupillin Trousseau 2018

Longtime favorite and I snap up this foxy number whenever I see it. Crunchy strawberry and herbs, a bit of animal and yeast at the end but not too much to compromise the freshness. I don’t think this ages and should be drunk up but that doesn’t make it any less special — a month ago

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Domaine Viret

Renaissance Terre de Cosmoculture Red Rhone Blend

What a fascinating Rhone blend, from a far south appellation and vigneron I’ve never encountered. Given the 18years of bottle age plus pre release, some serious stuffing- especially at 15% abv- but really presents more like a fresh, slightly funky northern Rhone, ie, Syrah. Like George Clooney in ballet shoes, but truly graceful. Deep black fruits, some gaminess & feral qualities. Apparently the maker subscribes to such a higher order of biodynamics that he holds a patent on it. Finish fairly long & satisfying. Paired with the main courses of a modern Korean tasting menu, including roast duck. Doesn’t have to be a unicorn to be enjoyed, but this one is. Very special. Rosenthal book. — 4 months ago

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Owen Mazon

This was mind blowing. Searing power but also earthy tones of forest that perfectly complimented duck and sesame noodles with caviar.
9.5

Philippe Pacalet

Pommard Pinot Noir

PP wine tasting night with the producer. — 5 months ago

Philippe Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet Chardonnay 2020

Delightful with thanksgiving turkey. — a month ago

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Mouton Cadet Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Mouton Rothschild on a budget! Dollar for dollar it's truly special. Find me a better wine for $15. — 3 months ago

Philippe Pacalet

Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 2018

Classic and well done. — 4 months ago

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Philippe Pacalet

Nuits St. Georges Pinot Noir 2017

PP wine tasting night with the producer. — 5 months ago

Jean-Philippe Fichet

Meursault Chardonnay

Drinking perfectly — a month ago

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

lavender at first followed by blackberry & plum touch of cedar — 2 months ago

Château de la Gardine

Cuvée des Generations Gaston Philippe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

A legacy CdP from the collection. Haven’t had in many years - with the age it’s certainly nice. Though, quite full bodied and somehow still somewhat austere, and with not enough acid to really keep it all refined. Nice enough with skirt steak on the grill. — 4 months ago

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