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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2006

Aromas of lemon zest, white peach, and chalky minerality are layered with hints of toasted brioche and hazelnut. On the palate, vibrant acidity with a creamy, seamless texture. The finish is long and precise. A confident elegance. This bottle makes you yell , “Why don’t I own magnums?” — a day ago

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Jay Kline

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I think that every time I have a great bottle of Champagne.
Severn G

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Agree, Mags on Champagne are different than 750, maybe a dose of grandeur, and maybe some producers (Pierre Peters) have been known to dosage the 750/1500 ml proportionally different, but Taittinger to my knowledge is straight. A favorite in our house as well, we tasted the 2006 initially on premise at the Domaine, a wonderful experience that I'll encourage to anyone in the area.

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

First time having the pleasure. Ok, I get it. Unctuous and thicc. Searching every corner of my palate for one more ethereal drop of elixir. Grilled peach and apricot drizzled with vanilla extract. Is that sugar I’m chewing on?
The money though?
— 4 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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If you can find it, try Château de Fargues for Sauternes.

Bevan Cellars

Dry Stack Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024

2024 vintage. Lighter but with concentration for days. A different style with a suggestion of limoncello. Generally dislike Sauvie B but this came to play and was the standout of this year’s Bevan Cellars releases I tasted (3 whites/7 reds). 08.22.25 — 5 months ago

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Raventos i Blanc

Reserva Brut Cava Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada

Refined Cava enjoyed after dinner at the bar in the Annex Hotel, Toronto — 2 months ago

I. et S. Bernaudeau

Les Nourrissons Anjou Chenin Blanc 2018

Worth it. A menagerie of dried fruits and nuts, crème brûlée and salted caramel. Precise but not in a Chenin-way. — 4 months ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Chenin has many faces

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023

My style of Sauvignon Blanc. Nice tropical notes and freshness. I still think the 2022 vintage is slightly better than the 2023.  — 4 months ago

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Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2002

More open than the last bottle I had, lemony with minerality and a little nutty adding depth and weight. — 6 months ago

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Raventos i Blanc

Blanc de Blancs Macabeo Blend 2022

Toasty pear. Bright. Never fails. — 2 months ago

Domaine Huet

Le Mont Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2010

Ming L
9.2

I tasted this same 2010 about a year ago and wondered it would improve with further aging. I think the answer is yes.

This time around it shows more layered profile, with bruised apple, honeysuckle, beeswax, citrus peel, and wet stone leading the nose. The palate is broad and textured. Acidity has shaved off some hard edges, yet remains focus and intense. Engaging long finish.
— 3 months ago

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Somm David T

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These age effortlessly. Cheers! 🥂
Ming L

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Cheers @Somm David T ! And safe travel

Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — 5 months ago

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Daniel M

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I can completely relate to your tasting note about the mouthfeel being reminiscent of that of an off-dry wine. I had the same impression when tasting a 2013 a few years back. It was clearly a dry wine but with the touch of a sweet nectar.
Somm David T

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@Jay Kline Nice details here.
Jay Kline

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@Somm David T thanks David. I just call them as I…ahem…taste them