Porte Royale
Domaine Philippe Tessier
La Porte Dorée Cour-Cheverny Romorantin 2020
2020. I believe this is my first Romorantin based wine, so I read through the tasting notes here and was excited to try it. Rich orchard fruit, good acid, and definitely get the oxidized sherry-like notes some mentioned. Paired with snacks while watching the Masters. Not quite their Pimento Cheese Sandwich, but my goat cheese stuffed roasted red peppers and black olives went great with the wine! — 7 months ago
Sylvain Dittière
La Porte Saint Jean Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2021
Overperforming Loire Cab Franc — 2 months ago
Joseph Perrier
Cuvée Royale Brut Nature Champagne Blend
While the majority of Joseph Perrier's holding are planted to Pinot Noir, the Cuvée Royale Brut Nature is mostly Chardonnay, making over half of the blend, while the remaining is made with a traditional assemblage of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir (the latter representing just over 10%).
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The “Cuvée Royale” Brut Nature pours a straw color with medium viscosity and a persistent mousse. On the nose, crisp Granny Smith apple, lemon, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry and high acid. Confirming the notes form the nose. The finish is long, zippy, and refreshing. This is a super versatile Brut Zero Champagne that’s a perfect compliment to a light lunch. No disgorgement data. — 7 months ago
Henri Bourgeois
La Porte du Caillou Sancerre Rosé Pinot Noir 2022
Great, 2022. Medium bodied. — 2 months ago
Lionne Royale
Speciale Reserve Brut Champagne Blend
Complex with notes of almonds, honey, strawberry and yellow apple and pear. Well balanced. Lovely Champagne — 3 months ago
Sylvain Dittière
Les Pouches La Porte Saint Jean Saumur Cabernet Franc 2020
Solid, but just a tad too much Brett for me that ended up more of a distraction rather than beneficial. — 8 months ago
Château de la Négly
Porte du Ciel Coteaux du Languedoc Syrah Blend 2015
This region needs to be updated to show that it’s La Clape and not the one listed. Decanted for 30 minutes and opened up very nicely from a closed off and wine to something that had real light, leather and tobacco and maraschino cherry flavors to it. Definitely mellowed quickly and can’t be sitting around waiting but enough structure to support a lot of those meaty and cigarbox flavors.  — 9 months ago
Carter White
Fresh and satisfying, hints of tropical fruit but well balanced. — 12 hours ago