Philippe Viret

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. — 18 days ago

Owen Mazon
with Owen
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Owen Mazon

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

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir

PP wine tasting night with the producer. — 2 months ago

Domaine Philippe Gilbert

Menetou-Salon Pinot Noir 2022

More body than a Sancerre. Reminds me of Pouissy-Fuisse. — 3 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. — 20 days ago

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Philippe Pacalet

Nuits St. Georges Pinot Noir 2017

PP wine tasting night with the producer. — 2 months ago

Philippe Gonet

Signature Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

At Helen’s for brunch — 3 months ago

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Philippe Pacalet

Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 2018

Classic and well done. — 20 days ago

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Philippe Pacalet

Pommard Pinot Noir

PP wine tasting night with the producer. — 2 months ago

Jean-Philippe Fichet

Les Referts Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

A very nice wine with scallops and a herb bure Blanc sauce. Just a touch of age on the 2016 but great acid and a beautiful finish. — 2 months ago